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GRANADA VILLAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
September 13, 2005 Revised
Dr. Phillips Library

CALL TO ORDER
Bob Boshears acted as Chairman of the meeting and called the meeting to order at 7:02. Pat Angel acted as secretary of the meeting and kept the minutes thereof.

ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Present were Bob Boshears (President), Leann Warfield (Director) and Pat Angel (Secretary). A quorum was established.

PROOF OF NOTICE
Notice of the meeting was posted on the web site and a sign was placed at each entrance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Pat made a motion to approve the minutes from the July, 2005, Board meeting. Leann seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous for approval.

Leann made a motion to approve the minutes from the August, 2005, Board meeting. Pat seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous for approval.

Pat made a motion to approve the minutes from the September, 2005, special meeting of the Board. Leann seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous for approval.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Bob reviewed the purpose of the special meeting called in September. Mark Martin had submitted a notice of termination on behalf of Insta-Gators. Bids were requested and reviewed. The Board decided to pursue the bid received from Carol King for landscaping. The Board also discussed the consolidation of the weed and landscaping contracts as they were before Insta-Gators terminated their services.

Pat made a motion to ratify and adopt the contract with Carol King for landscaping and weed control. Leann seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous for approval. Bruce Bachand of Carol King then addressed the meeting and answered questions. Mowing would start September 14 concentrating on the perimeter areas along Sand Lake and Apopka-Vineland. There would be two mow days, Wednesday and Thursday. The exact locations were to be determined.

Fertilization and pest control would begin the end of September. Turf weed control would begin October 15, 2005, thru March 30, 2006. Trees would be trimmed up to 12 feet and palms would be trimmed up to 20 feet in height.

Carol King would provide an estimate for sedge control based on footage for any homeowner interested.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Contingency reserves will be needed to cover the increase in landscaping costs for the remainder of the year.

Costs will be incurred for the L&C case which is in an appellate process.

Bob indicated that as a result of Nicky’s resignation, an additional signatory was required on the Association’s bank account.

Leann made a motion to add Glenn McLane as the second signature on the bank account. Bob seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous for approval.

MANAGER’S REPORT
Linda Bryce indicated that the letters were sent for violations noted in walk thrus during July.
A list was compiled of the homes that required roof cleaning. Communication to the 60+ homeowners was put on hold.

OLD BUSINESS
All questions regarding the signs have been answered and the information will be sent to T&C on September 14, 2005. As soon as the contract is ready, Bob will hand carry the document to FastSigns for signatures.

Pat will continue to look for 6” tile that is a close match to the tile used on the perimeter wall for use in the new signs.

Bob indicated that T&C is reviewing the letter regarding the waiver and agreement for homeowners with a supplemental irrigation system. The letter and details will be reviewed in the October meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:
The 2006 budget will be reviewed in detail in the October meeting. Changes will be made in the budget for the new grounds contract.

The main irrigation line was fixed and the irrigation system is running per the schedule.

Desiree Villarael asked for a letter from T&C regarding supplemental irrigation systems.

Leann made a motion to send out the letter from the Board regarding the paver violation. Pat seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous for approval.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ARC Committee
The ARC Committee approved red brick pavers for driveways. Leann reminded all that barring any problems or the need for additional information, there is a one month turn-around for ARC request form reviews.

Beautification Committee
Edna Stanley indicated that the Yard of the Month was presented to the Brezinsky’s at 8219 Alcoa.

Welcoming Committee
Edna mentioned that there are two new homeowners that she needs to contact.

There being no further business, Bob made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Pat seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous for approval and the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.

The meeting of the ARC Committee followed.

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Pat Angel, Secretary of the meeting

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