Riviera Golf Estates Homeowners Association

Board of Directors Meeting

April 21, 2009

Board of Directors present:Vice President Bruce Kean, Second Vice President Joe Furgasso, Shirley Romano, Kay Randazzo, Pam Mullins, Paul Langford, Treasurer, Walter Rowland, IPM representative, Randall Hartline, acting secretary, Lois Kean

Residents attending:Helen Mueller. Barb Henneman, Rosemary Lingsch, Clifford Lingsch, Dan Donaldson, Robert Cassell. Wayne Horsewood, Roberta Horsewood, Suzanne Pellish, Joyce Francisco, Edmun Rutherford, Donna Rae Rutherford, Joyce Houston, Vernon Olson, Mary Olson, Larry Pairitz, Barb Wayner, Thomas Sorogl, Roger Jacobson, Dwight Kehoe, Ginny Kehoe, John Richardson, Evelyn Christensen, Bill Cannon.

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Bruce Kean at 1:00 P.M.

The minutes of March 17, 2009 meeting and the special meeting of April 8, 2009 "were accepted by Joe Furgasso and seconded by Paul Langford. Ayes all.

Treasurer's report: Walter Rowland reported on the financial and manager's accounts, statement of monthly income and expenses. Walter reported that we were in arrears a considerable amount for dues last quarter, partly because of the confusion of bank withdrawal as well as foreclosures. Kay Ransazzo motioned to accept the financial report, Pam Mullins seconds, Ayes all.

ARB:

The following plans were submitted by the ARB for board approval:

• Brown--paint color--approved
• Greenberg--paint color--approved
• Boesche--step stones approved--Fence rejected
• Lewis--patio--approved
• Wayner--fence--approved
• Rebello--pavers--approved

B. Kay Randazzo motions to accept the ARB recommendations. Joe Fugasso seconds. Ayes all.

Suggestions/complaints:

• (A) L. James - complaint about the property at 7 LeMans, needed clean-up, the board agreed to do a one time clean-up on the property grounds. There was discussion about contacting the bank who owned the property to be reimbursed for the amount of the clean-up. The board agreed to try to get reimbursement from the bank for the cost of clean-up.
• (B) B. Mulligan-A letter was sent to Mr Mulligan at 94 LeMans Drive pertaining to a trailer in the driveway, which has been removed, and the complaint of children in the home. Mr. Mulligan reported that the children were just visiting. A second letter was sent to Mr Mulligan regarding the condition of his lawn. Mr Mulligan responded on 4/12/09 that he will have the tenant take care of the problem.
• (C) Barb Henneman spoke concerning an incident with a resident as she was walking her dog. Vice President Bruce Kean informed Barb that he and John Richardson spoke with Sandy Mendez, a Collier County Deputy Sheriff, pertaining to incidences such as this. In the future give her a call as this is her job to negotiate differences. She can help.
• (D) Rosemary Lingsch spoke about a similar incident, with the same resident, while walking her dog. John Richardson read a letter from county enforcement regarding harassment and containment of pets. The same advice was given to Rosemary to call Sandy Mendez if another situation arose.

Old Business:

• (A)An update on the pool problems was given and repairs are starting today and will be finished as soon as possible.
• (B)Paul Langford reported on median crossover and explained the cost will be up to RGE. The county noted they are trying to cut down on "crossovers." The suggestion was made to call Donna Fiala for her assistance in this matter.

New Business:

• (A)Vice President Bruce Kean reported that six new chairs have been purchased for the pool. Several were worn and needed to be replaced.
• (B)The office ceiling lighting has been replaced with much improvement.
• (C)Our current "handy man" will be leaving at the end of the month and will no longer be available. We will be using another "handy man" that will charge the same price, $25/hour.

Audience Participation:

• (A)IPM representative, Randall Hartline was asked by Dwight Kehoe if any RGE funds were affected by the recent scandal of their company IPM. Randall Hartline declared "NO."
• (B)More discussion about the current pet situation with neighbors. After much discussion, Pam Mullins motioned to send a letter to Lin Courtenay concerning the pet problem. Paul Langford seconded, motion carried. Pam also suggested that Sandy Mendez's phone number be posted in the next newsletter.

The meeting was adjourned by Paul Langford at 2:35 and seconded by Pam Mullins. Ayes all.

Respectfully submitted,

Lois Kean

Riviera Golf Estates Homeowners Association

Board of Directors Meeting

April 21, 2009

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