JUNO ISLES CIVIC ASSOCIATION

October 6, 2008

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

 

The regular monthly meeting of the Juno Isles Civic Association Board of Directors was held on Monday, October 6, 2008, at Holy Spirit Church on Ellison Wilson Road.

 

 

v     Roll Call and Call to Order:

Jim Jackson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.  The following Board members were present: 

Felice Beyer

Present

 

Bob Bittenbinder

Present

 

Blas Contreras

Present

 

Wayne Hatten

Present

 

Jim Jackson

Present

 

Linda Lindquist

 

Excused

Dave Mastran

Present

 

Jim Moore

Present

 

Louis Vilardo

Present

 

Dinah Washam

Present

 

Tom Wajdowicz

 

Excused

 

v     Old Business

 

Jim Jackson thanked Pete Lashenka for posting minutes to the Association website, Dinah Washam for sending the picnic postcard, and others for putting up the temporary signs in the neighborhood.

 

§         Fall Picnic

Dinah Washam reported that arrangements have been made for food, beverages and games for the children, including bobbing for apples, water balloons, a bounce house and doughnuts on a string. Wayne Hatten said he recently discussed the picnic details with Chef August and gave him a deposit. After Chef August said that two children count as one adult, Wayne gave him an approximate count of 115 for the picnic. Wayne said the menu will be the same as last year, adding salad and a special children’s table that will also include macaroni and cheese and Rice Krispie treats. Beverages will include beer, wine, soda, water and ice tea. Dinah made arrangements for a gift package to the State Fair, a “Caribbean Basket of Fun” from Terese Ternullo with Hibiscus Travel, and gifts for the children.

 

§         Preparation for Annual Meeting

Jim Jackson distributed copies of the Amended and Restated Juno Isles Civic Association Covenants created by the attorney. Resident Bob Kildea asked if the document he submitted in August had been forwarded to the attorney. Jim Jackson said the document had not been forwarded by the previous Board president, and that he would submit it. Bob Kildea said he thinks the residents need to be shown there is a need to impose fines, to be sold on the idea. Bob Bittenbinder said that would be making a predetermined conclusion that the Board is in favor of implementing fines, and it is their job to inform the people, not lead them. Wayne Hatten said it is not the Board’s responsibility to pursue homeowners and that Bob Kildea could place an article in the association newsletter stating the need to impose fines. Louis Vilardo described the survey document he developed, stating the facts regarding fines and signs, with choices for and against. Last year’s annual meeting was discussed.

 

 Jim Jackson noted the following Board members who’s term is ending, and requested confirmation that they would like to be on the upcoming ballot to serve for another term:

Blas Contreras

Wayne Hatten

Dave Mastran

Tom Wajdowicz

 

Jim Jackson called for Board members to volunteer to serve on an Elections Committee. Bob Bittenbinder, Felice Beyer and Jim Moore volunteered. Jim Jackson called for non-Board members to serve on the Elections Committee. Bob Kildea volunteered. Jim Jackson will ask Chris Cox to serve on the Elections Committee.

 

Dinah left at 7:45.

 

 

v     Approve Minutes:   Jim Jackson

 

September 15, 2008 - Bob Bittenbinder made a motion to approve the minutes, as amended.  Wayne Hatten seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously.

 

 

v     Treasurer’s Report – Wayne Hatten

Wayne reported a bank balance of $75,532.37 as of October 1, 2008. He also reported receiving three estoppel requests in September and one in October. Wayne said he will email Bob Bittenbinder the new addresses. He requested Bob Bittenbinder send an updated list of homeowners to the Social Committee for the upcoming picnic.

 

 

v     Committee Reports

 

  • Architectural Committee – Jim Jackson

Jim reported that a meeting will be scheduled to discuss a request from 1627 Bowood for a roofline extension on front of the house.

 

§         Covenants Committee – Blas Contreras

Blas reported that he contacted the county. John Myer referred him to Margie, the inspector. Blas learned that Juno Isles is included in Zone 1, from Okeechobee north to the county line. Therefore, manpower is not available to pursue Juno Isles concerns. Margie said the violations were not there when she visited the residents. Joanne is the code enforcement officer and can be contacted at 233-5357. Blas recommended the procedures be changed to bypass reporting violations to the county and submit them to the Association attorney.

 

Political signs on residential property were discussed. Jim Jackson suggested Blas and Bob Bittenbinder submit violation letters to the residents at 1880 Juno Isles Blvd. and 1824 Tudor for sign violations.

 

  • Crime Watch – Tom Wajdowicz

No report.

 

  • Social Committee – Dinah Washam

Reported under Old Business shown above.

 

Wayne Hatten discussed taking inventory of holiday lights. He made a motion to spend up to $400 to purchase new decorations, including a timer with a built-in GFI. Dave Mastran seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. Wayne called for volunteers to start decorating the trees on the island the weekend of October 18. Board members agreed on a work day November 8.

 

  • Landscape Committee - Louis Vilardo

Louis reported that he purchased 2 flags.

 

He also reported that signs have been replaced, and the blinking lights on Ellison Wilson have been repaired.

 

The invoice for landscape services was above the proposal approved by the Board, and Louis will contact the vendor. Blas Contreras suggested the oak trees on Ellison Wilson need to be trimmed.

 

 

v     Adjournment

 

Bob Bittenbinder made a motion to adjourn. Blas Contreras seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Rhonda Thomas