JUNO ISLES CIVIC ASSOCIATION

November 6, 2006

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

 

 

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Juno Isles Civic Association was held on Monday, November 6, 2006, at Holy Spirit Church on Ellison Wilson Road. 

 

v     Roll Call and Call to Order:

Pete Lashenka called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.  The following board members were present: 

 

Douglas Acker

Present

 

Blas Contreras

Present

 

Joel Blumberg

Present

 

Shelley Green

Present

 

Kathy Greene

Present

 

Wayne Hatten

Present

 

Jim Jackson

Present

 

Pete Lashenka

Present

 

Dave Mastran

Present

 

Frank Slevinski

Present

 

Idella Vinho

Present

 

Tom Wajdowicz

Present

 

 

 

v     Agenda Review:   Pete Lashenka

 

  • The standard agenda will be followed.
  • Jim Jackson said the variance request for property adjacent to 1556 Juno Isles Boulevard may be added if the homeowner attends tonight’s meeting.
  • Kathy suggested there be a closed meeting after tonight’s regular meeting to discuss the Stropp petition, and the board agreed.

 

v     Old Business

 

During the October 9 closed meeting Scott Gherman, Association attorney, offered to share a sample Chattel Shipping Agreement whereby the board gives homeowners notice that regardless of the past, the board is going to start enforcing the covenants. Wayne Hatten never received the sample. Joel Blumberg will follow up with the attorney.

 

v     New Business

 

Pete Lashenka announced that Jon Rappaport with Ecclestone Signature Homes has offered to share the current plans for The Estates of Juno Beach. Wayne Hatten questioned the drainage. Jim Jackson said Ecclestone will tap into the lake in the middle. It was agreed that there will be a meeting for Jon Rappaport to address the residents. Jon Rappaport‘s phone number is 627-1270.

 

v     Approve Minutes:   Pete Lashenka

 

  • August 21 Special Meeting and September 11 Regular meeting – Frank Slevinski made a motion to approve the minutes. Wayne Hatten seconded the motion. Doug Acker, Blas Contreras, Joel Blumberg, Jim Jackson, Pete Lashenka, Dave Mastran and Tom Wajdowicz were in favor. Shelley Green, Kathy Greene, and Idella Vinho abstained. The motion passed.
  • October 2 Regular Meeting – Frank Slevinski made a motion to approve the minutes. Wayne Hatten seconded the motion. Doug Acker, Blas Contreras, Joel Blumberg, Shelley Green, Kathy Greene, Dave Mastran and Idella Vinho were in favor. Jim Jackson, Pete Lashenka, and Tom Wajdowicz abstained. The motion passed.

 

v     Secretary’s Report:  Joel Blumberg

 

No report.

 

v     Treasurer’s Report:  Wayne Hatten

 

  • Financial reports were distributed.

 

  • 16 homeowners have not yet paid 2006 dues. One homeowner is 3 years delinquent, and following the covenants, has been turned over to the attorney for foreclosure. Delinquent homeowners say they will pay, but never do.

 

  • Front island expenditure went over budget.  Revenue is above budget.

 

  • Wayne Hatten expressed a concern about board members’ level of participation and wanted to question each member to determine who has not had duties and would be available to help with the next last minute project. Pete Lashenka suggested that the results of that survey were about to change with the new board. Blas Contreras and Joel Blumberg suggested the board outsource the mailings. Wayne Hatten said the Association does not have the annual revenue to cover that expense.  Jim Jackson and Kathy Greene said the issue should be brought up again at the next organizational meeting. Shelley Green suggested the board pay young people or offer them community service to help with the mailings.

 

v     Annual Meeting:  Pete Lashenka

  • The annual meeting package was sent out yesterday, including minutes from last year’s annual meeting. Blas Contreras questioned the covenant changes in the packet, that they are inconsistent with the county. Pete Lashenka said that if a resident acquires a county permit, it will satisfy the Juno Isles Civic Association covenants also.
  • Idella Vinho volunteered to count votes and will get 3 neighbors to assist at that time.
  • Wayne Hatten, Kathy Greene and Pete Lashenka will print a residents’ list by homeowner address to be used to sign in the guests in attendance at the annual meeting.
  • Pete Lashenka will print a tally sheet for counting votes.
  • Coffee, doughnuts, cookies and water will be served.
  • Jim Jackson has made arrangements for the meeting at Ocean View Methodist Church.
  • A projector will not be needed. Jim Jackson and Pete Lashenka will prepare for a presentation.
  • Pete Lashenka will have signs created at FastSigns.
  • Idella Vinho said the fence that is down on Yardley will be questioned at the annual meeting. Frank Slevinski said it is a county issue.
  • All board members plan to attend the annual meeting.

 

 

v     Committee Reports

 

Architectural Committee – Jim Jackson

 

For the convenience of the resident attending the meeting, Jim Jackson introduced Aaron Cushman’s variance request earlier in this evening’s meeting. Jim Jackson notified 12 property owners adjacent to 1556 Juno Isles Boulevard of the variance request. The county notified neighbors of the variance request. None of the neighbors were opposing, and the county approved the variance. Wayne Hatten does not consider this an ‘unusual shaped lot’ and therefore cannot grant variance within the covenants. Jim Jackson read paragraph V section 9 of the covenants aloud. Pete Lashenka agrees that the board can only grant variances for an ‘unusual shaped lot’, but the porch enclosure will improve the property. Kathy reminds the board of an outstanding similar situation, suggesting the board come to similar conclusions. Pete Lashenka made a motion to approve the variance. Tom Wajdowicz seconded the motion. Joel Blumberg, Jim Jackson, Blas Contreras, Doug Acker, Shelley Green, and Idella Vinho were in favor. Kathy Greene, Dave Mastran, Wayne Hatten, and Frank Slevinski were opposed. The motion passed and Jim Jackson will write the letter for approval of the variance.

 

Jim Jackson approved a fence for the Price’s at 12935 Drayton Road.

 

Several requests for tin roofs have been denied.

 

Wayne Hatten and Pete Lashenka agree that a letter should be sent advising the homeowner at 2141 Ascott that the new shed does not meet covenant requirements for setbacks and roof. Also, the resident did not bring the new shed to the Architectural Committee. Frank Slevinski will draft a letter to the homeowner and forward it to Pete Lashenka. Pete will submit the letter to the homeowner from the board.

 

 

Community Improvements – Jim Jackson

 

 

Covenants Committee – Frank Slevinski

 

There are 14 violations.

 

The residents of 12868 Ellison Wilson Road were served a letter regarding the pod storage and have until the 20th to comply.

 

12954 Ellison Wilson – boat

 

12735 Ellison Wilson yard maintenance needs to be addressed.

 

Frank Slevinski will survey homeowners that received the September 16 letter of violation. Those still in violation will receive a second letter.

 

Wayne Hatten voiced that before the homeowner should be reported to the county, they should be advised of the violation, receive a letter 30 days thereafter, and receive another letter 30 days later. Homeowners are upset that the violations have not been addressed during this past year.

 

On October 10 Kathy Greene advised the board via email that she would no longer be serving on the Covenants Committee.

 

Crime Watch – Tom Wajdowicz

 

Case 0611430 alarm call at 2199 Radnor on 9/21/06.

Case 06115804 alarm call at 1752 Ardley Place for open door on 9/25/06.

Case 06121635 burglary at 1654 Bowood Road on 10/10/06.

Case 06126802 mentally ill at 1823 Crafton Road on 10/24/06.

Case 06128364 civil matter at 2100 Ardley Road on 10/27/06.

Case 06128472 car accident at 1981 Ascott Road on 10/28/06.

Case 06128549 civil matter at 1855 Tudor Road on 10/28/06.

 

Wayne Hatten asked when the Sheriff’s officers were last seen in the area. He made payments in September and June, and would like to see more coverage.

 

Landscape Committee – Douglas Acker

 

Wayne Hatten contacted Treasure Coast Irrigation to repair island irrigation.

 

Doug Acker will contact Generation Green, requesting they trim the trees before the annual meeting.

 

Social Committee – Shelley Green

 

Earlier in this evening’s meeting, Pete Lashenka, on behalf of the board, thanked the members who decorated for the picnic. Wayne Hatten said the caterer was excellent and less expensive than last year. Shelley Green reported there was a decline in attendance due to the weather; 110 people in attendance.

 

The Holiday Lights Contest will award $75, $50 and $25 gift certificates. Volunteers are needed to help put lights on the island on Saturday, November 25. Pete Lashenka suggested getting volunteers at the first meeting of the new board.

 

Web Site – Pete Lashenka

 

Approved minutes will be published. Pete Lashenka plans to continue maintaining the website as a non-board member.

 

 

v     Adjournment

 

Frank Slevinski made a motion to adjourn. Blas Contreras seconded the motion.  All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Rhonda Thomas