The Hamptons
At Maplewood
Approved Date: ,2001
Subject: Minutes of the Annual
Members meeting, March 23, 2000
Without a quorum established, the meeting was called
to order at 7:30 PM.
Association legal counsel, Edward Dicker chaired the meeting at the
Jupiter Middle School Cafeteria. Directors Troy Holloway, Joseph Randazzo,
Peter René, Colleen Scalzo and George Litinski were present. Nadine Inglis
and Jeff Green were present representing Bristol Management Services.
Eighty-seven owners of the one hundred and nineteen members required to
establish a quorum were represented in person or by proxy at the meeting.
Attorney Dicker explained to the attendees that in lieu of a quorum at the
meeting, H.O.A laws permitted that the finished minutes of the meeting may
be circulated to owners not in attendance, who by signature to the minutes
may establish a quorum retroactively.
A member inquired if a motion from the floor was valid. Attorney Dicker
responded that motions made from the floor would not be official but if
permitted would serve to inform the new Board of homeowners' wishes. A
motion was then made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. A show of hands
was counted and the motion was defeated.
Minutes of the 1999 Annual meeting were not
available and reading and acceptance was waived until the 2001 meeting.
Presidents Report: Troy Holloway reported on
highlights and accomplishments of the past year, the transcript of the
report is included with this copy.
President Holloway presented an award to Charlie Godfrey in appreciation
of Charlie's years of service from 1993 thru 2000.
Financial Report: Peter René, Treasurer, reviewed
the financial highlight of the 1999 year and presented a report to the
membership for their review. Peter explained that the report demonstrated
how solid the financial condition of the community is currently. A motion
was made and duly seconded and the financial report was accepted by a
unanimous vote.
Elections: Attorney Dicker announced that the
election of officers was to take place and asked for nominations from the
floor. There being none, a motion was made to close the nominations.
The Nominees were Carol Hoffman, Troy Holloway, John Landry, and Peter
René.
Candidates were given an opportunity to speak to those present and
state their interests and community desires.
John Landry was not in attendance and no one spoke on his behalf.
After the candidates spoke Mr. Dicker requested all outstanding ballots
to be submitted and all ballots to be counted.
Amendments: Attorney Dicker presented each of
five amendments on the ballot, explained that because there was not a
quorum they would not be voted on at the meeting and opened the floor for
discussion by members of each amendment.
Members discussed and questioned the following:
The ability of the Association to enforce the parking amendments was
questioned.
Attorney Dicker explained that although towing from city
streets was not probable, fining of violators was permitted. The
Association documents permit an amendment that could facilitate fining as
well as injunctive action, but fining would supercede an injunctive
action.
A member expressed concern that a community member could park an obnoxious
vehicle in front of a home in the community and without this amendment no
remedy would be available.
Attorney Dicker commented that there were rules currently
in force that could apply to some situations.
Some members supported the Painting amendment subject to owners being
given the opportunity to paint their own home before the Association does.
There was no objection to the amendment prohibiting parking
on grass areas for swales in the community.
Action on the amendments would be tabled pending a review and
clarification of specific details regarding time and other pertinent
verbiage. After review and revision the amendments would be presented to
the Association members for their vote.
Old Business: There was no old business to be
conducted.
New Business: A list of concerns with the
proposed amendments and other concerns , included with this copy, was
presented to the Directors for their review and action by Phase III owner
Edmonson.
Other concerns dealt with dogs unrestrained barking and
defecation on owners lawn and sidewalk areas as well as owners blocking
storm drains with yard debris.
Members reported favorably on the performance of the new
landscape Maintenance Company. It was reported to the community that the
new contract cost approximately fifteen thousand dollars more then the
prior yearly costs.
Election Results: Attorney Dicker reported that
incumbent Directors Holloway and René had been reelected to serve for the
next two years.
Adjournment: With no other business to conduct
and no objections the meeting was adjourned by a unanimous consent at 9:50
P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joseph Randazzo, Secretary
The Hamptons at Maplewood H.O.A.
Minutes recorded and prepared by Jeff Green, LCAM.