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BRISTOL LAKES HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC.
C/O RESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS, Inc.
P. O. Box 97-0069
Boca Raton, FL 33497-0069


MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2007 AT WEST BOYNTON RECREATION CENTER AT 7:00 P. M.

The meeting was duly posted.

Those members present were Charles Koch, President, Lew Doctor, Vice President, Brian Evans, Treasurer, Mary Curlew, Secretary and Ed Tinari, Director. Also present were Bruce Budwig and Anne Reyes from Residential Management.

Charles Koch called the meeting to order at 7:16 P. M.

MINUTES
Brian Evans moved to waive the reading of the minutes and to approve the minutes of the December 21, 2006 meeting as presented; seconded by Mary Curlew. All in favor. Motion carried.

FINANCIALS
Brian Evans stated that as of January 25, 2007 the Cash Operating account had a balance of $165.634.89and the Cash replacement accounts had a balance of $84,668.05 for a Unaudited total of $250,302.94 as of January 25, 2007.

Brian Evans also stated that there were seventeen accounts delinquent amounting to $11,068.48. He added that two accounts were over $2,000.00 and one at $1900.00. The Board requested that RMC check to see if Lot 20 had a lien placed on it, if not they requested that one be placed.

A discussion ensued in regards to the number of homes for sale in the community and that some of them were empty.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Charles Koch reported that there would be a conference call on Friday, January 26, 2007 with the Attorney in regards to the Mandatory Membership case in order to discuss the next phase of Discovery. He also stated that this is an ongoing process and will take time to resolve.

Charles Koch read an unsolicited letter from a Real Estate office in regards to the Mandatory Membership and that homes would sell faster if this were not required.

Charles Koch stated the new irrigation company has begun working in the community and seem to be doing a good job. He also stated that many residents are beginning to paint their homes. Charles Koch asked the management company to check the community

A resident stated that homeowners should be careful with whom they choose to do the roof cleaning as sometimes the cleaning can cause damages to the tiles.

Charles Koch reminded the residents that the process for having your home painted must go through the Architectural Review Board unless the color is remaining the same. All new colors must be approved.

LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE
Mary Curlew reported that she planted new flowers and fertilized the trees and plants.

Charles Koch asked if the decorative lights at the entrance were going to be left on all year. It was decided that the lights on the tree would be kept on as everyone thought that they made the community look attractive.

Mr. Teller stated that the turf was edged and that mulch should be put in to make it easier to do the beds.

Charles Koch authorized to have Bugaway replace the dead plants at the Stramanak residence.

Lew Doctor reported that at the POA meeting there was a discussion in regards to sending out an e-mail directory. Each representative was asked to speak to their boards to see if they wanted to participate. The Board decided that the email list for Bristol Lakes is for internal use only and would not give it to the POA.

Lew Doctor also discussed the property on Lyons and Boynton Beach Blvd. that is projected to have a shopping center put on it. The County would like to put in a large shopping area whereas the local residents would prefer to have a more rural type shopping center. Lew Doctor will speak on behalf of the local residents.

explain their preference. He also stated that an elementary school will be built in the area and a there is a plan for a middle school. All residents must speak up in regards to this issue so that the larger mall can be prevented.

OLD BUSINESS
Lew Doctor stated that the fountain in the west has a motor that burnt out and that the new fountain was to be installed by Thanksgiving but it was postponed until the end of the year. To date it hasn’t been installed. Lew Doctor stated that he spoke to the company and the problem was that the electrical hookup could not accommodate the larger 2 HP motor. He advised the company to install the proper wiring and have the fountain installed as soon as possible.

NEW BUSINESS
Mary Curlew on behalf of the Board of Directors thanked David Teller for all the work and his efforts to help out with the community. Mary Curlew presented him with a gift certificate from the Board.

Mary Curlew stated that she had delivered flyers to all the residents with the rules and regulations of the community. Dave Teller added that he gave Bruce Budwig a copy of the minutes from 2002 that outlined the rules and regulations.

Charles Koch stated that all the landscaping in the front has been completed and at this time the only area of concern is on Hagen Ranch Road.

Dave Taller advised the Board that three bushes need to be removed or moved by the pump house in the front so that the landscapers can get in with their large mower. Bruce Budwig stated that he would take care of this situation.

A Good and Welfare session followed with the discussion of the resident who drives through the community with a golf cart that does not have any lights. Another resident complimented the Board on the good way that they are maintaining the property. There was also a discussion in regards to the front gates and how often they are broken. RMC was asked to order four more bars to be put in the gatehouse.

There being no further business before the Board, Mary Curlew moved to adjourn the meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 P. M.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Secretary of
Bristol Lakes Homeowners Association, Inc.

 
Patricia Rorabaugh (408) 597-6648