THE BOARD CONNECTION

The following items were discussed at the June 15, 2010, Board meeting:

Manager’s Report: Property Manager, Rick DuFour reported on

• Status of investment accounts – Plan presented to redistribute funds to include new banks for a better return on investment was approved by the Board
• Delinquent accounts continue to be monitored closely
• Water billing will be transferred to new computer system
• Road work completed regarding patching, overlays, and speed bumps. Board was asked if a Professional Engineer had been contacted re: speed bumps. President said the Board had not done that. Resident presented an independent study by a Professional Engineer
• Rick clarified his understanding of the role of a Board of Directors
• Audit completed and reviewed by Manager. Final report by mid-June to Board
• Donated TV installed in weight room
• New office computers installed
• Accounting system transferred
• Insurance RFP’s mailed
• Weight limit signs installed at entrance to Cadillac. Frequent violators notified
  

Committee Reports:

• Entertainment Committee – tickets available for July 4th barbecue – need a volunteer to run the PA system
• Neighborhood Watch – more members needed – meeting 6/22 – 7PM – The Lodge – Sheriff’s Dept. hosting a meeting at Treasure Coast Mall for seniors on

Frauds and Scams – 6/30 – 9 & 11AM

Unfinished Business:

• Bocce Court Covers – still in progress
• Swales and Standing Water – getting bids for Pontiac
• Road Improvements – Bids for sealing – Board approved bid from DuraSeal – schedule street by street will be prepared – cannot be driven on from 24-48 hours – all schedules subject to rain
• Color Committee – Board approved color proposal submitted
• Payroll In-house – will be implemented 7/1
• Sheds – Board approved proposed rule change 7 – 1. Charles Whidden opposed
• Tree Trimming – Board approved bid from Ashem
  

New Business:

• Cleaning/Painting light poles – The Lodge – Discussion. Final motion passed 5 – 3. Fred Canfield, Charles Whidden, Norma Hammond opposed. Rick Dufour will get information from Steve Biglin re: cost of also painting the boxes. A special meeting may be called to review this cost
• Pennsylvania Avenue Turnover – County has taken control from Olds to end of road

Members Input:

• More umbrellas needed at Tennis Center pool – Rick Dufour said 4 will be purchased
• Tennis Center porch not clean – Rick Dufour said he would check into this
  

Next meeting – July 20 – 10AM – The Lodge

Benefit Committee – purpose now to help needy people in the area as opposed to migrants. Benefit Committee Dinner scheduled for 11/14/10.

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Co-Op Meeting with River Forest:

• River Forest responsible for half of Cadillac road repairs
• New landscaping company will trim foliage on berm
• Fountain – River Forest will not pay any portion of this

Electric Stove – Mr. Dorey will bring new stove with him when he returns

Color Committee – Rick Dufour will coordinate

Meeting with Sheriff’s Dept. – Statistics reviewed and Neighborhood Watch Program will begin in May.

Speed Bumps – now reviewing asphalt vs. rubberized

7th Edition – scope of project reduced to one-half and 96th St. entrance eliminated. Barbara Clark thanked those who attended Commission meeting.

Road Improvement – Accepted DuraSeal’s bid and allocated funds not to exceed $15,000 for the project

Grass over pavement on streets without Miami gutters - continuing review

Candidate Forum – Fred Canfield seeking volunteers to help coordinate hosting 3 County Commission candidates to speak on campaign issues

T-Shirts – available – approx. cost $7.00

Worker’s Compensation for Volunteers – under review

Property on corner of Cadillac & Monarch – awaiting signed permission from owner to proceed

New computers-office – Rick Dufour presented need for 2 new computers for office and a financial solution to offset major portion of expense. Approved by the Board with the stipulation both new computers include an external back-up for the quoted price.

Board Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of the month
7pm at The Lodge

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