JUNO ISLES CIVIC ASSOCIATION

August 1, 2005

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

 

 

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Juno Isles Civic Association was held on Monday, August 1, 2005, at Holy Spirit Church on Ellison Wilson Road. 

 

v     Roll Call and Call to Order:

President Pete Lashenka called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.  The following board members were present: 

 

Blas Contreras

Present

 

Chris Cox

Present @7:28 pm

 

Trish Estabrook

Present

 

Wayne Hatten

Present

 

Jim Jackson

Present

 

Pete Lashenka

Present

 

Glenn Levine

Present

 

Dominick Marino

 

Absent

Dave Mastran

Present

 

Tom Morris

Present

 

Lucia Philipson

 

Absent

Tom Wajdowicz

 

Excused

 

Homeowners Robert Kildea and Jack Topalian were present.

 

v     Agenda Review:   Pete Lashenka

 

Pete introduced Bonnie McGuire to Board.  Bonnie will be recording the minutes for the Board and is replacing Kari since she resigned.

 

v     Approve Minutes:  Jim Jackson

 

No minutes to review at this time.  June minutes were given to Bonnie tonight.

 

v     Action Items:  Pete Lashenka

 

§         Pete reviewed action item list and what colors mean (red, yellow, and green).  

§         Jim Jackson discussed that he has not received any news articles for the newsletter.

§         Pete Lashenka wrote letter to Frank Wagner at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church and read it to Board. 

§         Jim Jackson discussed email addresses. 

§         Wayne Hatten spoke to roofing company about coming to talk about roof products.  He may show up tonight but no commitment.

 

v     New Business: 

 

  • Homeowners Karen Abruzzo and Joseph Lops at 1920 Crafton have a complaint about residents at 1964 Ascott.  They believe homeowners are in violation of covenants because they have lots of vehicles and they always park on street.  They want to know what is allowed according to covenants.  Glenn Levine stated that Juno Isles Covenants say nothing about where homeowners are allowed to park vehicles.  An extensive discussion pursued.  Blas Contreras talked about county codes and things that can be reported to county.   Karen Abruzzo will call county and lodge complaint. 

 

  • Wayne Hatten discussed a letter from Ellen Smith and asked Board how many people on the Architectural Committee need to approve plans.  A majority of the Architectural Review Committee must approve plans, although not all members are required to actually sign the plans.  Pete Lashenka took action item to write letter to Sapire explaining Board’s position.  Jim Jackson and/or Pete will discuss the issue of building construction on easement areas with attorney.

 

  • Pete Lashenka – Received a phone call from John Rappaport of Ecclestone in reference to property north of Juno Isles that they recently purchased from the Seminole Golf Course - they will build million dollar homes only – no condos.  The Board has been invited to Ecclestone Design center on Military and Northlake Blvd. next Monday or Tuesday evening, 8/8 or 8/9.  Pete will call John Rappaport to confirm Board’s attendance Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm.

 

v     Secretary’s Report:   Jim Jackson

 

  • Discussion about desire to set up meeting end of week with Teresa Lemme, Association Attorney, to go through covenant issues and possible changes.  Also passed out and discussed notes and actions from Blas’ meeting from a year ago. 
  • Pete took action item to call Teresa and obtain legal definition to the term ‘variance’ as it applies to covenants per request by Dave Mastran.
  • Newsletter – no articles, no newsletter.  Levine suggested hurricane tips would be a good article.  Levine took action for hurricane article.  Chris Cox volunteered to write a covenant article.  Trish Estabrook will email postcard information to be included in newsletter.
  • Jim Jackson got with Juno Beach planning director today concerning annexation of the Ecclestone Property North of Juno Isles.  No date has been set for the Juno Beach City Council to discuss annexations in general, but the Town has received a request to annex the Ecclestone property.

 

v     Treasurer’s Report – Glenn Levine

 

  • Assessments are rolling in.    We have $79,445 in cash in our accounts.  Accounts receivable are $7,380 of which $180 is past due.  JICA has $86,825 total assets as of July 30.  Net income year to date is $10,927.  Total expenses $13,405.

 

v     Covenants Changes – Blas Contreras

 

  • Discussion about special Board meeting with Teresa Lemme to go over wording changes. A date of August 22 at 7:00 pm. was proposed. 
  • Several homeowners have asked if the covenants allow metal roofs.  The Board discussed the need to get data from roofer on products.

 

v     Committee Reports

 

Architectural Review – Wayne Hatten

§         There was discussion about variance for a sitting room to be installed under existing flat roof at home of Mary Pinak, 1948 Juno Isles Blvd.  Architectural review committee has denied the plans.  Jim Jackson made a motion to approve variance request for Pinak request at 1948 Juno Isles Blvd., Tom Morris seconded the Motion.  All in favor were Chris Cox, Tom Morris, Jim Jackson, and Blas Contreras.  All opposed were Glenn Levine, Trish Estabrook, Wayne Hatten, and Dave Mastran.  Pete Lashenka was in favor of Motion so the Motion passed 5 to 4.  After some additional discussion that brought to light the fact that the Board does not have confirmation of notification and/or support from all concerned neighbors, Glenn motioned to rescind the vote.  It was seconded by Wayne Hatten.  Board did not grant variance to Pinak because Board is still waiting for information from neighbors surrounding her property.  Jim Jackson made Motion that the variance is denied without prejudice pending additional information from neighbors.  Chris Cox seconded Motion.  All in favor Chris Cox, Jim Jackson, Blas Contreras , Glenn Levine, Trish Estabrook, Wayne Hatton, Pete Lashenka.  Dave Mastran and Tom Morris abstained.  Jim Jackson has action to write letter by 8/5/05 to Mary Pinak and neighbors.

 

Community Improvements - No Report

 

Covenants - Blas Contreras

 

  • Blas shared list of violators reported to County by Board.

 

Crime Watch - No Report

 

Social - Trish Estabrook

 

  • Board discussed the “Meet the Candidates” Event and Fall Picnic – Saturday, October 8 is tentative date.
  • Saturday, December 3 – “Decorate the Island” event.

 

Landscape Committee - Glenn Levine

 

  • Treasure Coast came out to look at our irrigation system.
  • Wayne Hatten will get bids on new landscaper for the front island.

 

Web Site - Pete Lashenka

 

  • Several changes made in last month.

 

Old Business

 

  • Chris Cox will be walking streets this week with FP&L and Asplundh to review proposed locations for streetlights.

 

Trish Estabrook made a motion to adjourn; Chris Cox seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Bonnie McGuire