BLOOMINGDALE
RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
c/o L. E. Wilson & Associates, Inc.
P. O. Box 1058
Ruskin, FL 33575
MINUTES OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
May 13, 2008
Pursuant to duly given
notice, the Board of Directors meeting for Bloomingdale Ridge Homeowners
Association, Inc. was called to order by the President of the Board, Frank
Salatti, on May 13, 2008 at 6:50p.m., at the Bloomingdale Library.
Roll Call: Present: Directors –Frank Salatti, Linda Weisman, Robert
Strynar, Terry Hoos, Rob Maurello and a representative from L. E. Wilson &
Associates, Inc., Emilia Eich. Absent: None. Quorum was declared
present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Frank Salatti motioned to approve the minutes of the March
10, 2008 Board meeting. Terry Hoos
seconded and the minutes were unanimously approved with noted changes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Architectural Committee:
Mike Williby, The Greens,
attended the meeting to discuss the brick paver installation at 4002 Hidden
Pines. The committee would appreciate
the Board’s opinion on the approval or denial since it is unclear in the
documents and left for interpretation.
Frank stated that the community should not deny such large aesthetic
improvements to the community especially when it will impact the property values
positively. Therefore, after further
discussion, it is the Board’s opinion that we should approve the brick pavers
under the condition that there is no design and it matches what has already
been done to the sidewalk leading up to the door. Frank motioned, Rob seconded, and the architectural request is
unanimously approved.
There is another approval
pending that the committee would appreciate some guidance. The owner wants to plant ivy along the back
wall. Mike stated that there is nothing
in the restrictions which prohibits that ivy, so it was unanimously approved to
approve the ivy with the stipulation that it is properly trimmed and does not
go over the wall.
Welcome Committee:
Linda reported that she had
visited the new homeowners on Northridge but received an email that there were
new owners on Eagle Bluff and will make the effort to visit them this
week.
Maintenance:
Community Maintenance:
Emilia stated that since
the last meeting, the pressure washing of all the signs and storm drains has
been completed by Frank with Specialty Pressure Washing. The Board was pleased with the work but
wanted Emilia to check the sign at Panther Creek.
Since the last meeting, a
resident within the community has expressed the need to replace the light bulbs
on the entrance lighting. Frank
reported that the bulbs are $6.00 a piece and the total replacement would be
less than $100.00. Therefore, Terry
Hoos motioned, Bob Strynar seconded and it was unanimously approved to replace
the light bulbs at the entrances. As
opposed to hiring someone, Frank is willing to replace them and the Board
offered to assist in the replacement and rotate the responsibility.
Waterfall Maintenance:
Frank Hall with Specialty
Pressure washing took care of the mildew and algae on the waterfall. Rob Maurello stated that the Mexican
petunias are wilted and need to be replaced.
Frank will contact Al Devney and see if they can be replaced.
Web Site:
The Board is very pleased
with the website and thinks that it is very user friendly and a great source
for the community and its members.
Terry mentioned that he would like to see more pictures and Frank
mentioned we should include some pictures of the street lights and the holiday
lights to come later this year.
Bush Removal and
Replacement:
Frank stated that Tom
McHenry with Sunset landscaping has contacted him regarding some plants at the
entrances that need to be replaced.
Complete Landcare had replaced them over a year ago and they have since
perished. Tom would like to replace
them with plants that are hardier with the harsh summer conditions. Frank mentioned that while he is replacing
these plants that we approve to level the Timbergrove entrances so we can see
the signs while there is work to be done anyway. Frank motioned, Rob seconded and it was unanimously approved to
have these items addressed pending an estimate from Tom.
Palm Tree Removal:
Since the last meeting, the
palm tree on Timbergrove has been replaced; however, Tom McHenry has since sent
an updated invoice because the ball of the tree required more workers for
removal nor could he get equipment in the area to remove the ball of the
tree. Rob agreed that there are
unforeseen circumstances that impaired him from giving us a more accurate
estimate. Terry stated that if the job
was easier than expected, would Tom have reimbursed us the funds. Therefore, it was unanimously approved to
provide Tom with an additional $220.00 instead of the requested $395.00 for the
reasons stated above.
DEED RESTRICTIONS:
The Board reviewed the
violation spreadsheet.
LEGAL:
Terry Hoos motioned, Frank
Salatti seconded and it was unanimously approved to send a demand letter to 2241
Eagle Bluff Drive for the car on jacks.
The Board unanimously approved to dismiss the case at 4003 Hidden Pines
for the homeowner has corrected the mildew issue on the house and the
fence. In regards to 2322 Timbergrove
Drive, the Board approved to keep it open but not pursue mediation at this time
because the homeowner seems to be making improvements.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Emilia asked the Board if
there were any questions about the financial statements and the only comment
was that the Association is in a good financial position so far this year and
they are pleased with the reports.
MANAGEMENT COMPANY UPDATE:
OLD BUSINESS:
All items previously
discussed.
NEW BUSINESS:
A homeowner recommended to
Frank that we paint the street signs black to match the street lights. However, the Board stated to place this item
on hold at this time until we pursue the other necessary maintenance to the
entrances.
The next meeting is scheduled
for July 15, 2008 at the Bloomingdale Library.
There being no further
business, meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Linda Weisman
Secretary
As prepared by:
Emilia Eich
Managing Agent