Riviera Golf Estates Homeowners Association

Board of Directors Meeting

October 21, 2008

Board of Directors present:President Len Bulat, Kay Randazzo, Bruce Kean, Jerry Rickert, Shirley Romano, Treasurer, Walter Rowland, IPM representative, Randall Hartline, Secretary, Rose-Mary Bulat

Board of Directors absent:Joe Furgasso and Bill Cannon

Residents attending:Marion Cranston, Calvin Brooks, Arnie Hendricks, Shirley Sackett, Roberta Horsewood, Wayne Horsewood, Suzanne Pellish, Dan Donaldson, Lawrence Larkin, Barb Wayner, Kenneth Seppelt, Dick Maillet, Thomas Savage, Dwight Kehoe, Heidi Murray, Ronald Coughlin and Roger Jacobsen

The meeting was called to order by President Len Bulat at 1:00 P.M.

The minutes of the last meeting dated September 16, 2008 were accepted by J. Rickert and second by B. Kean. Ayes all.

W. Rowland reviewed the monthly summary of income and expenses. He recommends relocation of the operating money market and reserve money market funds from Edward Jones (not FDIC insured) to Union State Bank. Any transfer or withdrawal of funds will require the written authorization of any 2 officers or 1 officer and the treasurer.

K. Randazzo motions to accept the recommendation. S. Romano seconds. Ayes all.

ARB:

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

• Bartek---Lot 500---129 Belle Isle Circle---paint color, corrected
• Lynch---Lot 631---156 Estelle---paint color
• Ickes---Lot 53---89 LeMans---trellis x2 (the second trellis was rejected by the ARB due to violation of section 7.14)

K. Randazzo motions to accept the ARB recommendations, including the rejection as stated above. J. Rickert seconds. Ayes all.

Suggestions/complaints:

• 1. A. Jost complaining of underage children in residence at 86 and 92 LeMans. L. Bulat and R. Hartline will look into this situation with the owner of these residences.
• 2. A. Kennedy complaining of excessive weeds in the lake behind his house. L. Bulat and R. Hartline will inspect the lake and determine any further action.
• 3. Lavinski…dead tree in the lot next door which is vacant (unknown owner) J. Rickert motions to have IPM hire Daley Landscaping to cut down the tree. K. Randazzo seconds. Ayes all.

Old Business:

• A. Violation/fines
1. 1. Zulkowski update…new roof installed, dead tree cut down and home power washed. Mrs. Zulkowski incurred all the bills, including the attorney fees.
2. 2. Melick mediation update (child in home) L. Bulat and K. Randazzo attended mediation with lawyers and a signed final agreement was reached. February 8, 2009 will require the child to leave the premises; otherwise court proceedings will take place.
3. 3. Delaney…post light violation…resident no-showed at small claims court. The judge filed an injunction against him. Mr. Delaney is protesting the injunction. No decision has been made as of this date.
• B. County Barn Road signs…completed & installed…the board thanked Shirley and Earl Sackett for painting the stucco posts on either side of the signs.
• C. Audit procedure update…R. Hartline will contact the auditor for the final report.

L. Bulat has produced four (4) documents relating to new procedures that will be instituted regarding:

• 1. Supplier invoice approvals
• 2. Petty cash
• 3. Manager’s (social) account procedures
• 4. Expense report form

B. Kean motioned to leave the current re-imbursement at 40 cents per mile. Second by J. Rickert. K. Randazzo opposes. The motion is carried.

New Business:

• A. Comcast contract…L. Bulat spoke with a Comcast representative. It was agreed to reduce the 5% increase to 3% for signing up immediately. The contract is for 5 years and no increase will exceed the 3% for the next 5 years. On 9/17/08, the board members were called and they agreed with this contract.
• B. Clubhouse flooring…the board members discussed the possibility of installing new laminate type flooring throughout the clubhouse. This will be postponed until further information is received by a supplier representative. The 2009 budget committee will look at the feasibility of financing this project.
• C. IPM contract…there will be rate increase for 2009 of $79 per month. J. Rickert motioned to accept the increase. B. Kean second. Ayes all.

Audience Participation:

• Arnie Hendricks had questions whether the flooring would be wood or laminate.
• Ken Seppelt and Wayne Horsewood had questions about the flooring.
• Dwight Kehoe wanted to know if the pool solar heating was working and the answer is yes. He also asked about a new DVD/VCR for the annex. This already has been purchased.

Director's Input:

• A. K. Randazzo noted Picardy, Brittany and Calais roads will be repaired by the county soon.
• B. Also she would like only one person in charge of buying coffee for the association.
• C. J. Rickert questions if there are liens on the foreclosed houses and the answer is yes.
• D. B. Kean spoke about the lakes situation (weeds, etc.)L. Bulat and R. Hartline will inspect and review with the current contractor.
• E. L. Bulat states there are termites at the annex building. Truly Nolen did spray this week, but we will get bids from other exterminators for all buildings, including maintenance and warranties.
• F. Our IPM representative produced a resolution from a Miami based HOA which is requesting our Florida representatives and senators to support a vote in favor of legislation which increases a first mortgagee’s liability for unpaid assessments and decrease the financial burden placed on community associations. L. Bulat signed the necessary paperwork and will be submitted to an attorney in West Palm Beach, FL who is representing the associations.

K. Randazzo motioned to adjourn the meeting at 2:20 P.M. B. Kean seconds. Ayes all.

Respectfully yours,

R. Bulat, recording secretary

Riviera Golf Estates Homeowners Association

Board of Directors Meeting

October 21, 2008

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