Tuesday, July 19^th, 2022

6:30 PM

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection

Palm Harbor, FL

Board Members:

Chris Horvath, President

Lorin Stiner, Vice President

Carmine Villano, Treasurer

David Gonzalez, Secretary

John Gianangelo, Director

Kristin Sanders, Director

Board of Directors Meeting Summary

Below is a summary of some of the items and issues discussed at the meeting on July 19^th. This overview does not replace the official minutes of the meeting, nor is it intended to provide a detailed account of everything that occurred at the meeting. As always, all residents are encouraged to attend meetings of the Board in person whenever possible. The meeting was attended by all six of the current Board Members, the Property Manager, and several residents.

Front Entrance

 In an effort to help improve the appearance of the entrance area, the Board unanimously agreed to switch the water supply at the entrance from well water to municipal water. This change will eliminate the brownish-red rust staining that has been a problem at the entrance area for years. The costs are not expected to exceed what is currently budgeted to maintain the well. Other suggestions to improve the appearance of the front entrance were also discussed including replacing some of the existing shrubs, adding flowering annuals, and repainting the entrance sign. The Board agreed to table these ideas until after the water supply work is completed. The county estimates that the project will be completed at the end of September.

Board Vacancy

 The six current Board Members unanimously approved the nomination of Chris Wasik to fill the vacant seventh seat on the Board for the remainder of the current term.

Fining Appeals Committee

 The Board discussed the importance of actively recruiting homeowners to serve on the Fining Appeals Committee. There are currently no members on this committee and unless at least three of the five vacancies are filled the Board will be unable to use the fining policy as a tool for enforcing the Association’s rules. The Board would like homeowners to know that the Fining Appeals Committee is “on your side” and is intended to help by giving our homeowners a voice and the opportunity to avoid legal action. Members of the Committee review each fined violation, taking into consideration the homeowner’s reason for non-compliance, and work with the homeowner to come up with a reasonable remedy before the use of legal intervention. Residents interested in serving in this important capacity are encouraged to reach out via email or by using the contact form located on the Association’s website.

Streetlights

 The Board unanimously approved a proposal from Duke Energy to upgrade the streetlights in our community to new LED fixtures. The new lights will not only provide better illumination, but Duke Energy also estimates that the new fixtures will save the Association approximately $130 per month in reduced electricity and maintenance costs. Installation of the new lights is expected to take place in mid-October, hurricanes and supply chains permitting.

Pet Violations

 Several of the residents in attendance expressed concern about a recent incident in which a resident’s dog got loose and attacked another dog in our community. Although the Association does have rules requiring all pet owners to properly secure their pets at all times there are currently no restrictions related to either the breed or the size of a dog that can be kept. It was suggested that such restrictions be adopted but doing so would require amending the Association’s By-laws which can only be done with the approval of two-thirds of the homeowners. Adopting such an amendment is a costly and time-consuming process and may not succeed in addressing the issue. A consensus could not be reached, and the Board agreed to table this issue until the next meeting. In the meantime, residents are encouraged to share their thoughts and suggestions with the Board by using the contact form on the Association website.