The Hamptons
At Maplewood
Approved Date: ,2000
Subject: Minutes of Board of
Directors, November 30, 2000
A quorum of directors being present, the meeting was
called to order at 7:04 p.m. at the First Church of Christ by
President~ Troy Holloway. Directors present: T. Holloway, Peter René, J.
Randazzo and G. Litinski. C. Scalzo arrived late. Jeff Green was present
representing Bristol Management services.
There were members of the public in attendance.
Motion J. Randazzo to approve the minutes as read, second by P. René.
Passed unanimously.
C. Scalzo arrived at this time
FINANCIAL REPORT: Expenses continue to exceed
revenue and about $50,000 of reserve money has been spent thus far.
SECRETARY REPORT: There was no correspondence
during the month of November.
Management Report: Jeff Green, Property Managers
Report is part of the package.
Manager's report includes a renewal contract for Adelphia Cable. The
association was given a choice of three-year, five-year or ten-year
contracts.
Motion By G. Litinski to accept the five-year contract, second by P. René.
Discussion followed determining that this was the best money savings
solution, with consideration to the fact that, with technology advancement
like it is, we may, in 5 years, have no need for cable.
J. Randazzo suggested that the association send the Fabrizio family a
thank you for their co-operation during the pumping of the lake for
irrigation. The association was able to save possibly, hundreds of
thousands of dollars during that endeavor.
The manager sought direction concerning party wall flooding and the
removal of shrubs by a homeowner. The Board agreed that the party wall is
Homeowner responsibility and the homeowner must replace the shrubs.
Jeff also notified the Board that a meeting with Town of Jupiter
official about the sidewalks would be conducted on December 8.
Shnell was notified of the termination of the agreement and Sages-Mclean
has begun providing their service.
Jeff reported the need to replace the pump for Lake One.
Jeff reported that the Association Attorney wanted the board to set a
policy pertaining to agreements for collecting arrears.
J. Randazzo moved that the attorney collect 1/2 of amount owed up front
and the remainder to be paid over not more than six months. The homeowner
must also remain current with their fees and assessments. Second by P.René,
passed unanimously.
A homeowner requested that Stop signs be replaced, Jeff will seek them.
A.C.C Report: Charlie Godfry reported that a
homeowner repainted his house the wrong color and that the house would be
repainted. He also reported that his committee was discussing the
inclusion of the possibility of new colors to choose from.
Homeowner requests were approved and one remains to be considered
NEW BUSINESS: G. Litinski moved to formally
accept the 2001 budget since there was no objections from the audience,
second by J. Randazzo, Passed unanimously.
After discussion of violations that remain unattended to by the
Management Company, a new policy was set forth.
J. Randazzo moved that we set a new policy concerning the issuance of
Warning letters.
The new policy shall be: One letter of warning stating the allowable time
to correct the violation and the letter stating that a fine would be
imposed if not corrected. Upon second inspection and not corrected, a
fifty dollar a day fine will be imposed up to $1000.00. Second by G.
Litinski
For the motion: T. Halloway, G. Litinski, J. Randazzo, and C. Scalzo.
Opposed P. René
Motion Passed
Some discussion of how to finance the painting in year 2003 and what
alternatives we could seek took place.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:07
PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joseph Randazzo, Secretary
The Hamptons at Maplewood H.O.A.