COPPERFIELD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Board of Directors Meeting
April 27, 2010
Present: Jim Cooper-President,
Chris Brogan- Vice president, Ray McDermott-Director , Lesley Studholme-
SCM, Blaise Simone-Secretary & Alma McBride – Treasurer.
Guests- Wil Leister, Lynn
Riley, Mr.& Mrs. Alverez
Jim Cooper called the meeting
to order at 7:05 p.m. at the Health Center of Merritt Island.
READING OF THE MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting
of March were read by Blaise Simone. Chris made the motion to accept
the minutes as read, Ray seconded and all were in favor.
TREASURER’S REPORT
The February report was
read by Alma McBride. The report consists of an overview of deposits,
expenditures, interest and profit loss for the general operating account
at Wachovia and the reserve account with Fidelity. She also
gave the update on the CD account at Riverside Bank which is changing to
TD Bank. Blaise made the motion to accept the February report, Chris
seconded and all were in favor. The March report was then submitted
by Alma wherein Blaise made the motion to accept the March report, Ray
seconded and all were in favor.
MANAGER’S REPORT
Lesley Studholme submitted
the manager’s report which consists of tracking non compliance issues in
Copperfield. The report was much larger than has been in several
months with most properties having lawn and rust issues. The report
is attached and made a part of these minutes.
Also present were Mr.
& Mrs. Alverez – who had sent a letter requesting information on whose
responsibility it is to cut an oak tree which is on an adjacent lot but
hangs onto their lot. It was discussed that they can cut the limbs
encroaching their property but must get permission to go any further with
cutting or removing limbs. It was suggested they write a letter outlining
various options to the owner.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ARC– Chris Brogan
indicated that there were 2 meetings since the last report.
ARCC- Tom
Loshe submitted the ARCC report and Chris Brogan gave the overview.
The report is attached and made a part of these minutes.
LANDSCAPE –
Ray McDermott met with James
of Southerns Greens to walk the area around the retention pond where the
mowing is in question. Neighbors have been throwing green waste,
tree limbs etc. over the fence which has become a problem. Southern
Greens in turn has been limited to how far they can mow unless they haul
the green waste away. However, they have agreed to remove what is
there now and will continue to mow. Ray also indicated that the Indian
Hawthornes are too costly to replace at the entrance, and Southern Greens
suggested a wait period before replacing. Chris made the motion to accept
the minutes as amended, Ray seconded all were in favor.
OLD BUSINESS-
Blaise Simone checked into
Divine Mercy for a meeting place but it is not available. There is
also an area at the west entrance of the Mall but require $75.00 per hour.
NEW BUSINESS -
Chris Brogan offered an
alternative individual other than Southern Greens for lawn maintenance.
He indicated that the price would be better and they offer more services.
The board requested Chris obtain a bid.
Wil Leister questioned whether
fines could be issued against repeat non compliance offenders. There
was much discussion as to how this could be approached and the legality
of it. SCM indicated they would look into these options. Ray
stated that the attorney is notified after the third letter which should
save the cost of continuing the letter sequence.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
ADJOURNMENT
Ray made the motion to adjourn
at 8:41, Chris seconded and all were in favor. |