JUNO ISLES CIVIC ASSOCIATION

February 5, 2007

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

 

The regular monthly meeting of the Juno Isles Civic Association Board of Directors was held on Monday, February 5, 2007, at Holy Spirit Church on Ellison Wilson Road. 

 

v     Roll Call and Call to Order:

Jim Jackson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  The following board members were present: 

 

Douglas Acker

Present

 

Blas Contreras

Present

 

Shelley Green

Present

 

Kathy Greene

Present

 

Wayne Hatten

Present

 

Jim Jackson

Present

 

Dave Mastran

Present

 

Bernard Slean

Present

 

Frank Slevinski

Present

 

Idella Vinho

Present

 

Dinah Washam

Present

 

Tom Wajdowicz

Present

 

 

Note: The minutes refer to Board Members by their first name as listed above.

 

 

v     Agenda Review:   Jim Jackson

 

The standard agenda will be followed.

 

 

v     Old Business

 

  • The Estates of Juno Beach was presented to the Juno Isles Civic Association members at Ocean View Methodist Church on January 23, 2007. Jim said there were about 44 residents in attendance. Wayne said Ecclestone proposes a pressurized sewer system routed through Juno Isles, and each resident along the route will be forced to hook into the sewer system when their septic system requires replacement.

Kathy emailed the following three questions to Seacoast Utilities:

1)      Why is the sewer line being directed through Juno Isles instead of directly east out of The Estates of Juno to U.S. Hwy 1?

2)      If the sewer line does go through Juno Isles, will the homeowners who have the line on their street be required to hook up to this line in the event their septic system fails and is in need of replacement or repair?

3)      Is a gravity fed sewer line possible within the community of Juno Isles?

Kathy has not received a response from Seacoast. She will forward the email to Jim, and he will follow up with Seacoast.

 

  • Jim thanked Wayne and Kathy for spending several hours at the Stropp mediation on January 24, 2007. Kathy had further discussions with Ellen Stropp in an effort to reach a reasonable compromise. Frank asked what the front of the house is according to the plans. Jim said the front of the house had been determined in earlier investigations. Dave said that according to the county and according to the Board, it has been previously determined that the mailbox is on the front of the house. Jim will contact Association attorney, Scott Gherman, about the Board’s response to the results of the mediation.

 

  • Kathy presented a letter from Ellen Stropp that stated she would agree to set the fence back, but now wanted to install an additional 6-foot black chain link along the front and side property lines. Although the letter stated ‘I am submitting a sketch of these plans . . . ‘, there were no sketches submitted with the letter. Kathy Greene showed the Board a few graphics that Kathy had created prior to the meeting that were designed to give the Board an idea of what Ellen Stropp was now proposing. Shelley suggests Ellen Stropp submit a proposal for the existing fence before we discuss the new fence presented in the letter. Pricilla Star, residing at 1685 Bowood, suggested that allowing a chain link fence in the front yard is not desirable. Since Ellen Stropp’s letter is addressed to Jim Jackson, Kathy suggested Jim respond to the letter, telling the Stropps what the Board requires.  Jim asked Shelley to respond to Ellen Stropp’s letter after he talks with the Association attorney, Scott Gherman. Jim suggested that Ellen Stropp should submit plans and apply for a variance to extend the existing chain link fence. After speaking with Scott, Jim requested Shelley continue to hold.

 

v     New Business

 

Pricilla Star, residing at 1685 Bowood, presented photos of 1627 Bowood, showing that the property is not well maintained, with overgrowth in the yard and a dilapidated dock. Frank submitted a letter to the resident for Covenant violations in November and received no response. He will notify the county of Covenant violations for overgrowth and the possibility of rodents in the back yard. Wayne suggested Frank also contact the County Health Department. Pricilla offered to help the resident at 1685 Bowood by removing the overgrowth and the dock. Frank will give Pricilla the county contact information.

 

v     Approve Minutes:   Jim Jackson

 

January 8 Regular Meeting – Idella made a motion to approve the minutes. Blas seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously.

 

v     Secretary’s Report:  Jim Jackson

 

A draft budget was sent to Board members in the fall, but has not yet been approved. Jim would like to adopt a budget next month. Wayne suggested a separate meeting be held to address the budget. The Board agreed to meet on February 26, 2007. Wayne will acquire three ‘Special Meeting’ signs.

 

Jim would like to include a survey/questionnaire with this year’s dues notice.

 

 

 

v     Treasurer’s Report:  Bernard Slean

 

Each Board member received a copy of the balance sheet. To earn more interest, Bernard proposed the funds currently in a 6-month CD be placed in multiple 30-day CD’s, with a CD becoming due every 30 days. Wayne said this was discussed a year ago, and the Board declined the action at that time. Even if a CD becomes due every 30 days, it would take a few months to accumulate enough funds for a large project, such as the street lights.

 

v     Committee Reports

 

Architectural Committee – Shelley Green
A paver driveway and sidewalk were approved for Donald Cole at 12805 Packwood.

 

The resident of 2092 Ascott Road wants to add onto their home, expanding onto the easement on the water side. Juno Isles does not own the easement. The resident is working with their architect to develop plans. Dave says the structure has to be 20 feet from the property line.

 

The committee reviewed the plans Blas submitted. The committee needs a complete, certified survey and a variance request before they can approve a variance. Jim explained that Blas should submit an explanation of exactly what his plans are, describing the irregularity of the property, the attached/detached gazebo, and why he is requesting a variance. The Covenants require that a packet containing a copy of the variance request, the survey and the plans be sent to adjacent home owners 10 days before a meeting to discuss the variance approval.

 

Wayne said that a resident questioned the cement block stacked in the driveway at 2116 Ardley. Tom, residing at 2116 Ardley, told Wayne he has county permits to build a free standing garage, with a set back of 8 feet. Wayne advised the resident that all plans must be brought before the Architectural Committee. Therefore, the resident is in violation of the Covenants. Wayne provided him with a copy of the Covenants. The resident said he would submit plans to the Committee soon. Jim requested that Shelley send the resident a letter from the Architectural Committee if the plans are not received this month.

 

Dave asked if the shed at 2141 Ascott was approved by the committee. Shelley said that the shed was not approved. Frank said a notice will be sent to the resident that the shed is in violation of the Covenants.

 

 

 

Community Improvements – Jim Jackson

Chris Cox reported to Jim that she has been in touch with Asplundh and Florida, Power and Light, and that they plan to complete the street lighting by the end of March.

 

Covenants Committee – Frank Slevinsky.

Frank responded to violations noted in New Business and Architectural Committee sections of the minutes.

 

Jim noticed there has been a boat for sale for a couple of weeks. Frank will check on it.

 

Crime Watch – Tom Wajdowicz

The Sheriff’s report for January 1-31, 2007 listed case numbers for a burglary at 1636 Bowood and an alarm at 12615 Ashby Road. Other calls were not assigned a case number.

 

Jim reported that a burglary occurred at 1700 Juno Isles Blvd. today.

 

The Board agreed that Tom will send a post card to the residents to make them aware of the burglaries. Kathy will design the post card, and Tom will have it printed and mailed.

 

Landscape Committee – Douglas Acker
Tom will request a quote to raise the ground lighting in the front island so that it is no longer under water.

 

Social Committee – Shelley Green and Dinah Washam
The Perry Como Pavilion at Ocean Cay Park is reserved for the annual picnic on April 21st.

 

Web Site – Jim Jackson.

It will cost approximately $400.00 for appropriate software to enable someone other than Pete to maintain the site. Pete has not received a response from any of the Board members with their biography for the site. Shelley made a motion to add another person to maintain the website. Dave seconded the motion, stating that it is the Board’s job to make information available to the community. Kathy said that at one point a second person had a password, and we should find out if that is available. Doug, Blas, Wayne, Bernard, Frank and Dinah were in favor.  Idella, Jim, Kathy & Tom were opposed. The motion passed, and Jim will speak with Pete about the necessary software for a Board member to also be able to make changes to the website.

 

 

v     Adjournment

 

Jim made a declaration to adjourn at 9:10 pm.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Rhonda Thomas