Riviera Golf Estates Homeowners Association

Board of Directors Meeting

October 16, 2007

Board of Directors present: President Kay Randazzo, Len Bulat, Jerry Rickert, Joe Furgasso, Tony Oteri, Charlie Brennan, Shirley Romano, Treasurer, Wayne Horsewood, IPM representative, Randall Hartline, Secretary, Rose-Mary Bulat

Residents attending: Phyllis Larkin, Bette Stacy, Roberta Horsewood, Lawrence Larkin, Caroline Armstrong, Edmund Rutherford, Marion Carnston, Dona Rae Rutherford, Heidi Murray, Irma Hunter, Suzanne Pellish, Arnie Hendricks, Mary Lou Meadows, Leroy Meadows, William Hunter, Helen Marks, Dwight Kehoe, Ginny Kehoe, Jerome Marks, Jeanette Manning, Lucille Coscarelli, Pam Mullins, Sophia Furgasso, Cindy Grant, Hal Sands, Gladys Womble, Frank Moriarity, Ron Coughlin and Paul Langford

The meeting was called to order by President Kay Randazzo at 1:30 P.M.

The minutes of the last meeting dated September 18, 2007 were accepted by L. Bulat. J. Rickert seconds. Ayes all.

K. Randazzo introduced Randall Hartline, our new IPM representative, to the audience. Kay also mentioned a petition to be signed for Donna Fiala to get her on the ballot.

Treasurer’s report:

• W. Horsewood reported on the manager’s account. He stated that next years flood insurance has already been paid.
• We should be receiving our bill from the Barton Insurance Agency for our premium.
• IPM will be giving us a new contract along with an increase in their fees for next year. The increase will be $2249 for the year which breaks down to $173 increase per month. IPM duties were discussed. T. Oteri motions to accept the increase. C. Brennan seconds. J. Furgasso, S. Romano and L. Bulat oppose. The motion is carried.
• W. Horsewood needs several board members to help on the budget committee. L. Bulat and J. Rickert volunteered.
• K. Randazzo asked the board members to approve a “paid holiday” for our association’s secretary’s birthday. J. Rickert accepts the motion. L. Bulat seconds. Ayes all.
• K. Randazzo re-iterated that at the last meeting a vote was taken to insure that a $100 processing fee be collected for any new owner even if they had rented previously.

ARB:

The following were submitted by the ARB for board approval:

• Lawrence---Lot 438---104 Bordeaux Cir.---paint color
• Mirabelli---Lot 665---143 Estelle---paint color
• Sokolowski---Lot 581---756 Charlemagne---paint color

J. Rickert motions to accept the recommendations of the ARB. C. Brennan seconds. Ayes all.

Suggestions/complaints:

• Mr. & Mrs. Jacobsen sent a letter to the board stating they will not move into their new home until January 2008 even though they are closing this month, as neither one is 55 yet. L. Bulat motions to accept their agreement not to move in until 2008. K. Randazzo seconds. Ayes all.
• Paul Langford spoke regarding the disheveled, vacant home next door. The lawn/trees are also neglected. The first violation letter was sent and now a second letter will follow.
• Larry Larkin (our new webmaster for the RGE website) would like to add the monthly board minutes, by-laws and covenants to our website. C. Brennan motions to accept these three (3) items of information. L. Bulat seconds. Ayes all.
• Helen Marks spoke regarding the board’s decision to move the Riviera Rascal band to the annex building for their weekly practice sessions. Helen gave many reasons why the band should not be moved. The decision to move the band has already been voted on by the board and her request was denied.
• Edmund Rutherford spoke for the Friday bridge members concerning re-location to the annex building. Mr. Rutherford gave several reasons why they do not want to move. The decision to move the bridge group has already been voted on. J. Furgasso motions to stand on this vote. T. Oteri seconds. Ayes all. The board agreed to move the round tables from the clubhouse to replace the card tables in the annex and also install locks on the cabinets and an extra long table for the bridge players’ convenience.
• Mr. Streany sent a letter complaining about the neglected Knutsen property. The financial corporation in charge will take care of the property.

Old Business:

• A. The annex renovation is complete. Please come and take a look. You’ll be surprised.
• B. Melick---L. Bulat motions to accept the six (6) months extension per our lawyer. J. Rickert seconds. Ayes all.
• C. Empty lots—the board will speak to our lawyer regarding the legal specifics to change our covenants about the length of time a lot can remain empty.
• D. Covenants---L. Bulat suggests a special meeting to go over all the changes in our covenants before it is presented to our lawyer. The meeting will take place on October 23, 2007 at 9 A.M.
• E. Violation meeting:
1. 133 Belle Isle---lawn maintenance
2. 612 Charlemagne---outside lighting

The committee determined the first homeowner be fined $50 and the second be fined $100. After discussion regarding the differences in the fines, J. Furgasso motions the fines both be $100. J. Rickert seconds. Ayes all.

The board also stated that the Violations committee should not impose dollar amounts on any fines to be rendered.

• F. Chain link fence---R. Hartline was able to get two (2) proposals, but one of the companies is not willing to do the job. R. Hartline will keep looking. This business was deferred until the next board meeting.

New Business:

• A. Pool proposal---we have two (2) new proposals and R. Hartline is working on two (2) more. This will be deferred to the next board meeting.
• B. Bulletin boards---a duplicate bulletin board will be placed in the annex building
• C. Shepherd lot---there is a strip of land between lots that is neglected/not being mowed. The golf course does own the land and will be responsible for its care.

Audience participation:

• Arnie Hendricks congratulated the social committee for a great Oktoberfest dance/dinner.
• Lucille Coscarelli told us the best time to set up for a weekend “occasion” is Friday night.
• Jerry Rickert wants the board meetings in the morning and motions for 9:00 A.M. on Tuesdays. L. Bulat seconds. K. Randazzo opposes. S. Romano opposes. T. Oteri opposes. C. Brennan opposes. The motion is denied. The meeting time will be changed to 1:00 P.M. instead of 1:30 P.M.

Director’s input:

• L. Bulat questioned the Shontz carport and shed plans---waiting for resident’s response.
• J. Rickert suggests that some sort of coverings be put on both clubhouse doors leading to the pool for sun protection purposes.
• J. Furgasso asked about the payment to Duke Plumbing and R. Hartline will look into it.
• Also the toilet seats in the annex need to be changed to split seats.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:35 P.M. by J. Rickert. Second by L. Bulat. Ayes all.

Riviera Golf Estates Homeowners Association

Board of Directors Meeting

October 16, 2007

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