BOARD OF GOVERNORS REGULAR MEETING

MINUTES

Thursday, January 23, 2003  – 7:30 P.M.

Tournament Players Club

President Larry Molina called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  Those also present for quorum being, Larry Molina, Ira Josephson, Nancy Frank, Mickey Berk, Joan Casagrande, Dennis Levin, and Ted Scatcherd.

Absent: None

Management: Lou Brawer

Frank, Weinberg and Black PA – Attorney Steve Weinberg

Mr. Molina opened the meeting by thanking everyone for attending.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

Mr. Molina asked that a MOTION be made to accept the Minutes from the Regular Meeting held on December 17, 2002.

A MOTION was made by Mr. Josephson and seconded by Mr. Levin to approve the Minutes of the meeting. THE MOTION PASSED 7 YES and 0 NO.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Carol Eskew of Goldman, Juda, and Martin P.A. presented the Financial Report for both December 2002 and the end of the year. For December 2002 the Master Association was under budget by $1,859 and the Tennis Center was under budget by $3,181. For the year the Master Association was under budget by $85,496. The Tennis Center showed a profit of $1,022 for the year.

The Community Reserves as of December 31, 2002 are $712,955.

Ms. Eskew pointed out that payroll was over budget in December due to the holiday bonuses given to the full time employees. She also reported that legal was under budget due to the money that was received from the Lincks matter being finalized.

Ms. Eskew then talked about the new computer system that is being installed at their office and how it will be possible for the Property Manager to look up receivables and payables online.

Finally it was reported that all the materials needed to complete the 2002 audit have been delivered to the auditor and that the audit should be completed by March 30, 2003.

LEGAL REPORT

The floor was turned over to Mr. Weinberg who presented his legal report.

Mr. Weinberg started his report by going over current collection matters. He reported that there were 13 collection matters since the last meeting. Of these 6 units are in bank foreclosure, 5 residents have filed for bankruptcy, one foreclosure action was paid out of the proceeds of the sale, and 1 resident has worked out a payment plan. Mr. Weinberg also reported that all other collection from the last meeting have been paid in full.

The Board then had a discussion on Unit #B83. Mr. Weinberg stated that there is an end in sight for this matter. The bankruptcy for this unit owner was dismissed with prejudice, which means they cannot file again.

Mr. Weinberg reviewed the events that led up to the Board collecting over $12,000 from Mr. Lincks. This puts an end to this matter.

The Board then had a discussion on the resident on Classic Drive who has refused to replace his mailbox. Mr. Weinberg suggested and the Board agreed to offer this gentleman a payment plan to reduce the financial burden. Mr. Weinberg will contact him and do all the necessary paperwork.

Mr. Weinberg reviewed the architectural violations that were turned over to his office for compliance. Of the six matters turned over to the attorney reported 3 matters have been resolved, 1 house is empty and the property is in foreclosure, one property has just been sold in Foreclosure sale and the new owners have been in contact with the Property Manager and will have the problems resolved shortly, the final issue is the mailbox discussed earlier in Mr. Weinberg’s report.

PROPERTY MANAGERS REPORT

Mr. Brawer presented his report, which was presented to each Board member in written form. A copy of Mr. Brawer’s report is attached to these Minutes and will be placed on the web site for residents to review. Some of the key points that Mr. Brawer reported on included:

                        1.) Mr. Brawer reviewed the events of January 21, 2003 when a water pipe belonging to T.P.C. broke under Eagle Trace Blvd. North. He reported that the repair was being made today and that the pavement will be replaced on Monday, January 27, 2003. It was necessary to close the road today for the repairs and most likely the road will be closed for a short time on Monday to complete the pavement. Once all this is complete we will bring out the pressure cleaner to clean the driveways in the area.

                        2.) Mr. Brawer then reported on inspections. He announced that 19 residents got first violation notices, 18 residents got second notices, 9 residents got Final Notices, and 4 residents will be turned over to the attorney for a letter.

           3.) The next issue was the Tennis Center Membership numbers. As of today the Tennis Center Membership stands at 144. This was down from last month due to the loss of several Junior Members that had not been using the club for sometime.

            4.) Finally, Mr. Brawer reported on the Identification Card System. He reported that almost all Tennis members have been issued cards and that about 50 residents have come in. A special Saturday will be set up and advertised to hopefully get more residents to come in and be photographed.

ARC REPORT

 Mr. Brawer presented the ARC report for the Committee and explained the different applications.

The first issue that was discussed was Lot 36B of the Fairways. This is a vacant lot and plans were approved for the house. The setbacks that are needed to build this house does not confirm to the standards set forth in the Homeowner’s Documents. Symphony Builders have requested a variance. Mr. Chad Zinda of Symphony Builders was presented and answered questions concerning their request.

Mr. Mark Epstein, a neighbor to Lot 36B presented his objections to the variance. After some discussion a Motion was made to deny the variance request.

A MOTION was made by Mr. Scatcherd and seconded by Mr. Berk that the request for a setback variance not be approved. MOTION PASSED 7 YES AND 0 NO.

Mr. Brawer then presented the remaining applications from this month’s ARC Committee meeting.

A MOTION was made by Mr. Josephson seconded by Mr. Berk that the ARC report be approved as recommended by the committee. MOTION PASSED 7 YES and 0 NO.

MULTIPLEXER PURCHASE

Mr. Brawer went over the need for the multiplexers and how the SafeHouse System will not work properly without them. He reminded the Board that SafeHouse Systems told the community that they did not feel that the old multi-plexers would work but were willing to give them a try. After installation it was found that the picture quality was not good since the old units were made to work with black and white and not color cameras.

A MOTION was made by Mr. Berk and seconded by Mr. Josephson that we purchase 3 4-camera Color Multiplexers at a total cost of $3,702.68 from SafeHouse Systems. MOTION PASSED 7 YES and 0 NO.

PROPERTY MANAGER’S CONTRACT

Mr. Molina resented the Board with a written copy of Mr. Brawer’s Employment Contract for January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2004

A MOTION was made by Mr. Berk and seconded by Mr. Josephson that the contract with Mr. Brawer for 2003 and 2004 be approved and signed. MOTION PASSED 7 YES and 0 NO.

ADDITIONAL STREET SIGNS

Mr. Brawer reported on the need for two additional street signs. These signs will be located on the median of Eagle Trace Blvd. on either side of NW 124th Avenue. The signs would be similar to the “Georgetown” sign and would say Eagle Trace Blvd. West on one sign and Eagle Trace Blvd. North on the other sign. Mr. Brawer felt that these signs are necessary to take away any confusion about the street name and directions. Several residents requested these signs.

A MOTION was made by Mr. Molina and seconded by Mr. Scatcherd that these signs be ordered from Mailbox World at a cost of $1,631.00. MOTION PASSED 6 YES and 1 NO. Mrs. Frank voted against these signs.

Mr. Brawer then requested that the Board purchase 14 new Dog Stations to replace the wooden ones that are slowly rotting away. The cost would be $5,762.96.

A MOTION was made by Mr. Scatcherd and seconded by Mr. Berk that these 14 Dog Stations be purchased from Mailbox World at a cost of $5,762.96. MOTION PASSED 7 YES AND 0 NO.

NEW BUSINESS & AUDIENCE COMMENTS

Mr. Molina opened the floor to any residents that had questions or concerns for the Board.

  1. Mrs. Casagrande asked the Board why the old metal street signs have not been removed from the lampposts. Mr. Brawer answered that he was instructed last year not to remove them but that he can start having them removed next week.
  1. The Board had a discussion on limiting the use of gates by those residents that were not current in their Maintenance. Mr. Weinberg stated that this practice that is being done in Weston has not be tested in court. Further discussions will be had once more facts are made available.

 NEXT MEETING

The next regular Board of Governors meeting will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2003 at 7:30pm at T.P.C. Clubhouse.

 ADJOURNMENT

 The meeting was adjourned at 8:45pm.

 

 Respectfully submitted,

Louis Brawer

Property Manager