January 27th Board Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
Owners Speaking on Agenda IssuesLot? Spoke long about her concerns of the revenue losses in all the revenue sources, spending of the money on the roads and the cost of dredging. She also talked about the issues of the Bridge.
Directors Speaking
Dir. White mentioned a man named Ernest from the census will stop by to speak to owners.
Dir. Gagan said there was an e-mail scam going around with someone saying they lost their wallet and want you to send them money.
President’s Remarks-P. Burke took many minutes to say she had nothing to talk about.
Manager’s Report –Rick Horner said there were 12 building permits, three letters sent for violations, and $51,344 worth of condo fees in arrears. Mr. Horner said he had been bothered since starting his job that every work order in every month was completed because he knew that was impossible. He said that they were being put into the system after they were completed and starting Feb. 1st this will stop. They will go in the system (except cable) when received. He did not have the figures yet but knows the Restaurant is doing better.
Approval of Minutes for December
Treasurer’s Report-Treas. Steffensen touched on the operating funds, major improvement funds, building permit accts, insurance escrow accts, and cash in banks, holdings-investment accts, and accts. receivable totals. Question was asked where was the contingency funds the Board created when the condo fees were raised last time? The answer was those monies are now paying for the increased bridge assessments followed by a five minute orientation from P. Burke of what the Village has done to get help from the county and state. The P&L showed that every revenue center lost money with the exception of the Rental Dept. P. Burke made the comment that our Village is getting more rentals and dividends from implementing suggestions from a study made last year.
Committee Reports
1. D&E-Dir. White said the cocktail party with was a success. Upcoming events is the sock hop 1/30, Leslie on 2/1, raptor man will visit 2/5, trash & treasures on 2/6, Valentine and Retro dances will be sometime in February.
2. Golf-Dir. Pelletier said the committee meets the first Wed. each month at noon, everyone is welcomed. He said there will be an upcoming fundraiser and the concrete cart paths will be completed this year.
3. Pool-Treas. Steffensen had nothing to report except the wrist bands will change color this year.
4. Finance-Treas. Steffensen said the committee will meet Monday before the Coffee Meeting and the Audit has begun by a new person called Ron Rivera.
5. Other N/A
Unfinished Business
1. Budget 2010-Treas. Steffensen discussed with the other Directors the corrections in the current proposed budget. She made the comment in this Village budget that’s heavy with equipment the Village would be better off to buy used instead of lease.
2. Building Code changes-Dir. Pelletier got a motion passed to change wording of certification of contractors, eliminate the minimum of 36” height for park models, and that all outside lights in the canals must not bother neighbors.
Dir. Bergsma wanted to know exactly why the board doesn’t allow it the enclosing of decks with products like clear plastic easy breeze panels. P. Burke’s answer was the standards with putting them up and the enforcement in taking them. There would also be questions if this might add to the max total cubic ft. allowed for units. Motion made and died for a lack of a second to go further on the subject.
3. Check-In/Auto Pass-P. Burke passed this item on to Mr. Horner, who said the office had been confused for a long time on what to charge people, but it’s now corrected and prices are posted.
4. Dredging Report- Dir. Bergsma introduced Chris Ransom of a survey company that explained what they did and answered questions very well. Dir. Gagan explained his concern that John Freeland’s new canal will deposit material back into our canals when his canals are built. It was brought up about what action should be taken in getting permission from the Cowan Group to dredge canal H. One owner mentioned the possibility of a class action lawsuit if this dredging starts. All in all Dir. Bergsma did a great job at explaining the need, the survey costs, and the four steps necessary to dredge our waterways, but the overall cost are still a question. Lot 284 asked why our Village can’t we the $15,000 needed to pay for the initial survey so we know what money we are talking about. Motioned passed to table until the annual meeting.
5. 2010 Election Info-Dir. White gave the floor to Liz Deitrick who said on Feb 6th the packets will be mailed. She mentioned that same day there will be the Annual Wildlife and Outdoor Expo, featuring the Birds of Prey at the Convention Center. She said the proxy will now need a photo ID or notarized signature.
6. Security Concerns-P. Burke said security started a new method with documenting concerns and follow-up.
7. Vehicle Parking-P. Burke voiced that vehicles must not hang out in the road or be on the grass. Dir. Pelletier asked what it takes to tow cars parking over the allotted time in the Welcome Center.
SC51 request to allow the posting of their Church sales event sign was approved in the activity center.
8. Lot 267-Raynundo Lopez was a no show. Motion passed to give owner 30 days to start restoration of structure or its removal and must sign a form saying LIV can remove it at his expense if over that deadline.
New business N/A
Other N/A
Adjournment
Pledge of Allegiance
Owners Speaking on Agenda IssuesLot? Spoke long about her concerns of the revenue losses in all the revenue sources, spending of the money on the roads and the cost of dredging. She also talked about the issues of the Bridge.
Directors Speaking
Dir. White mentioned a man named Ernest from the census will stop by to speak to owners.
Dir. Gagan said there was an e-mail scam going around with someone saying they lost their wallet and want you to send them money.
President’s Remarks-P. Burke took many minutes to say she had nothing to talk about.
Manager’s Report –Rick Horner said there were 12 building permits, three letters sent for violations, and $51,344 worth of condo fees in arrears. Mr. Horner said he had been bothered since starting his job that every work order in every month was completed because he knew that was impossible. He said that they were being put into the system after they were completed and starting Feb. 1st this will stop. They will go in the system (except cable) when received. He did not have the figures yet but knows the Restaurant is doing better.
Approval of Minutes for December
Treasurer’s Report-Treas. Steffensen touched on the operating funds, major improvement funds, building permit accts, insurance escrow accts, and cash in banks, holdings-investment accts, and accts. receivable totals. Question was asked where was the contingency funds the Board created when the condo fees were raised last time? The answer was those monies are now paying for the increased bridge assessments followed by a five minute orientation from P. Burke of what the Village has done to get help from the county and state. The P&L showed that every revenue center lost money with the exception of the Rental Dept. P. Burke made the comment that our Village is getting more rentals and dividends from implementing suggestions from a study made last year.
Committee Reports
1. D&E-Dir. White said the cocktail party with was a success. Upcoming events is the sock hop 1/30, Leslie on 2/1, raptor man will visit 2/5, trash & treasures on 2/6, Valentine and Retro dances will be sometime in February.
2. Golf-Dir. Pelletier said the committee meets the first Wed. each month at noon, everyone is welcomed. He said there will be an upcoming fundraiser and the concrete cart paths will be completed this year.
3. Pool-Treas. Steffensen had nothing to report except the wrist bands will change color this year.
4. Finance-Treas. Steffensen said the committee will meet Monday before the Coffee Meeting and the Audit has begun by a new person called Ron Rivera.
5. Other N/A
Unfinished Business
1. Budget 2010-Treas. Steffensen discussed with the other Directors the corrections in the current proposed budget. She made the comment in this Village budget that’s heavy with equipment the Village would be better off to buy used instead of lease.
2. Building Code changes-Dir. Pelletier got a motion passed to change wording of certification of contractors, eliminate the minimum of 36” height for park models, and that all outside lights in the canals must not bother neighbors.
Dir. Bergsma wanted to know exactly why the board doesn’t allow it the enclosing of decks with products like clear plastic easy breeze panels. P. Burke’s answer was the standards with putting them up and the enforcement in taking them. There would also be questions if this might add to the max total cubic ft. allowed for units. Motion made and died for a lack of a second to go further on the subject.
3. Check-In/Auto Pass-P. Burke passed this item on to Mr. Horner, who said the office had been confused for a long time on what to charge people, but it’s now corrected and prices are posted.
4. Dredging Report- Dir. Bergsma introduced Chris Ransom of a survey company that explained what they did and answered questions very well. Dir. Gagan explained his concern that John Freeland’s new canal will deposit material back into our canals when his canals are built. It was brought up about what action should be taken in getting permission from the Cowan Group to dredge canal H. One owner mentioned the possibility of a class action lawsuit if this dredging starts. All in all Dir. Bergsma did a great job at explaining the need, the survey costs, and the four steps necessary to dredge our waterways, but the overall cost are still a question. Lot 284 asked why our Village can’t we the $15,000 needed to pay for the initial survey so we know what money we are talking about. Motioned passed to table until the annual meeting.
5. 2010 Election Info-Dir. White gave the floor to Liz Deitrick who said on Feb 6th the packets will be mailed. She mentioned that same day there will be the Annual Wildlife and Outdoor Expo, featuring the Birds of Prey at the Convention Center. She said the proxy will now need a photo ID or notarized signature.
6. Security Concerns-P. Burke said security started a new method with documenting concerns and follow-up.
7. Vehicle Parking-P. Burke voiced that vehicles must not hang out in the road or be on the grass. Dir. Pelletier asked what it takes to tow cars parking over the allotted time in the Welcome Center.
SC51 request to allow the posting of their Church sales event sign was approved in the activity center.
8. Lot 267-Raynundo Lopez was a no show. Motion passed to give owner 30 days to start restoration of structure or its removal and must sign a form saying LIV can remove it at his expense if over that deadline.
New business N/A
Other N/A
Adjournment
12 comments:
re "The P&L showed that every revenue center lost money with the exception of the Rental Dept."
Yeh but---didn't it also receive well over $30K from insurance proceeds? What would the loss be without that?
"the proxy will now need a photo ID or notarized signature"
Really? The By-Laws don't say that. Article II Section 5 states:
"All proxies shall be in writing and signed by the person entitled to vote..."
NOTHING about photo ID, NOTHING about notarized!
What gives Board the right to change the bylaws?
The board does not have the right to change the bylaws. However, considering the amount of supposed proxies that showed up at the last election, it might be a good idea to propose a way of monitoring the proxies.
The SGG came up with an large number of proxies - mostly from people who had never voted before - I wonder if they know they voted?
They are not allowed. They can ask for photo. They are not allowed to ask docs to be notarizes.
"Proxie"
The by laws don't say you have to have a wristband at the pool either.
But we need it to keep the crooks out!!
What are you afraid of?
If the board of directors initiates a bylaw change, it will hold an informational meeting or circulate the proposal to the owners. It would depend on what the bylaws already say they must do. There would be a special meeting to voice his or her approval or disapproval on the change.
How's the Cowan project going?
Silly people! Don't you realize yet
that PB will do things the way she
wants and to heck with the By Laws.
Welcome to Burkeville. Gosh I wish we could vote her out this year.
Re Burkeville: Do you know what it will take to get rid of PB and MS? We have a village of brainwashed followers and if you don't believe that you should go to the cocktail parties when they announce the food is available.They still run like a herd of cattle. You would think they have been straving. I can't believe this behavior.It is sad.
No updates on all the lawsuits? If LIV loses all of them, how much money will need to be assessed to the owners? Add this on top of the latest huge increase in condo fees! And the Million dollar dredging project which benefits only the water lots! And assessment for road repairs. And the increasing bridge assessments. The list just keeps getting bigger.
Re I wish we could vote her out:
Then Git-r-done! here's how straight from the By-Laws:
Removal of Directors. At any duly convened regular or
special meeting, anyone or more of the Directors may be removed with
or without cause by the affirmative vote of the Voting Members casting
not less than a majority of the total of members in the Association, and a
successor may then and there be elected to fill the vacancy thus created.
RE: "the proxy will now need a photo ID or notarized signature"
The BOD at the 12-16 meeting passed a new document called "Owner Designation of Agent Form". When asked how they could tell the signature was from the actual owner, it was decided that if not signed in person it would need a photo ID or to be notarized.
The form, when it was finalized, indicates "notarized" as the only option. The election co-chairmen meet that very same day with the secretary of the board, and felt if it was a concern with the "Agent Form", then our election was every bit as important and should have the same requirements.
If you register for teh Annual Meeting in person and your neighbor, who has known you for 10 years, is at the table, you must show ID. Why would we not want the same control on our mailed in ballots, proxies, etc. ???
Liz says:
Please excuse the typos in my message, i.e. meet = met / teh = the.
Typing fast so I could get to the Village Grill for liver and onions ! ! !
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