Silver Lakes West Association, Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting
February 5, 2004
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
The Silver Lakes Homeowners Association, Inc. Board of Directors held a meeting on February 5, 2004 at the Lake Mary Library. Notice of the meeting was posted at the entrance of the community as required by the Association Documents and Florida Statues. Directors Present: Kent Wilkins, Lionel Bonck, Maria Pascual, Rod Meli, John Verity, Rabinder Gill, Danny Moore and Jerry Harbin.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Rod and seconded by John to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2003 Meeting with the correction of Rod instead of Ron Meli. Vote called, all were in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by John and seconded by Maria to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2004 Special Meeting with the correction of Meli instead of Meil. Vote called, all were in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by John and seconded by Kent to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2004 organizational Board Meeting as printed. Vote called, all were in favor, motion carried.
Management was informed that the Annual Minutes needed correction on Page 2 under new business the concern about gathering in the back of the sub division at Silverado Ct., residents need to contact the Sheriff.
REPORTS
Officers
President Lionel had attended the Crossing Master Association Meeting held on 1/23/04. He reviewed the matters that were discussed and handled at this meeting. He informed the Board that they needed to elect a representative from Silver Lakes to the Crossing Master Association. A motion was made by Kent to have Jerry Harbin as the representative to the Crossing Masters. Seconded by Danny, vote called, all were in favor. Rod Meli will be the alternate. The President requested that all Board Members review the Association Documents, By Laws for recommended changes to them. In this manner they can be presented at the next Annual Meeting.
Treasurer - John reported that forty four accounts had not paid the January 1st assessment payment.
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Management
A written management summary was presented to the Board and reviewed with them verbally.
Committees
ARC
An approval was given for 881 Silversmith for painting.
Common
Kent reported that he had checked into pressure washing the wall. He did a test area behind his home and some of the paint did come off while removing the mold. He has gotten with three companies to bid the wall. He has two companies to call about doing a chemical removal of the mold that will not damage the paint.
The following are the new 2004 Committees with chairman and members:
Executive Committee Chairman Lionel Bonck Members Kent Wilkins & Jerry Harbin
ARC Chairman Rabinder Gill Members Danny Moore & John Verity
Budget Chairman John Verity John will select two other owners to serve on this committee
Beautification Chairman Danny Moore Member Maria Pascual, Della Smith.
Common Area Chairman Kent Wilkins Members Victor Rios & Jerry Harbin
General Activities Chairman Maria Pascual Member Rabinder Gill Another homeowner will be selected to serve on this committee.
Nominating Chairman Rod Meli Rod will select two other owners to serve on this committee.
APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR
A motion was made by Kent to nominate and elect Della Smith to fill the vacancy of Gary Denham. Seconded by Lionel, vote called, five were in favor and 2 were against. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
County
Land Acquisition
Lionel reported on the mediation meeting with the Attorneys and County Representatives. The mediation was abated for the County to finalize the road plan. Discussion ensued concerning the wall. They were informed that if the wall is not removed the wall will only be two feet in some places due to the road elevation.
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A total of $227,400 was offered by the County this will include the cost of the Survey, engineers, professionals and attorneys as well as the land. Amendments to the agreement concerning the wall issue will be within 90 days of the agreement. The Association agrees no further legal or expert fees will be incurred within this 90 day period. If both parties agree they can extend the agreement after the 90 days. The entire agreement must be approved by the Silver Lakes West Board and Seminole County or it is void. No fence will be installed around the retention/easement area per the County. A motion was made by Kent to approve the mediation proposal. Seconded by John, vote called, all were in favor, motion carried.
The Board was reminded by the President to review the homeowners request for the use of funds from the Eminent Domain.
A county meeting will be held on 2/26/04 at the Lake Mary Library concerning the Lake Emma widening. Maps and Displays will be available at 5:30 PM the meeting will start at 7 PM
Legal
A hearing is set for 3/25/04 to trail concerning the Kopman Case. An Executive Session will be held within the next two weeks with the Association Attorney concerning this case.
NEW BUSINESS
Misc
The President of the Board responded to two letters from Homeowners concerning covenant violations and enforcement.
Rod Meli, Rabinder Gill & Lionel Bonck were serving on a Covent committee. Lionel suggested that some of the regulations need changed. A motion was made by Rod Meli to change 7.9 B of the Regulation to read that Garbage cans should be kept out of street view from head on to the home. Seconded by Rabinder Gill, discussion ensued, vote called, all were opposed, motion failed.
The newsletter will be done by Mr. Gwen who lives at 923 Stillwater.
The May & June dates for the Board Meeting are not available at the Lake Mary Library. A new location will have to be obtained. Maria Pascual will be unable to attend the March meeting.
NEXT BOARD MEETING AND AGENDA ITEMS
The next Board Meeting will be March 4, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. at the Lake Mary Library.
ADJOURNMENT
Kent made a motion to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Rod, motion carried.
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