Board Meeting: Jun 23, 09, summary

The complete minutes should be posted at http://www.condominiumassociates.com/, sometime next week. The key points of the meeting are as follows:

1. Contracts and purchases approved by the Board:

a. Piper Fire: approved a $3,600 contract to repair a rusting pipe in the east tower fire pump room. The contract includes demolition/pouring new concrete and replacing rusted pipe.

b. Bay Side Sandblasting: approved a $4,100 contract for cleaning first floor sidewalks, patios, shuffle board area, and curbs.

c. Bay Area Window Cleaning: approved a $3,360 contract for one time cleaning of the exterior of windows/sliding glass door/window sills, and dry brushing screens. It was confirmed that the contractor can clean the windows & screens without entering the units. Steve suggested that we hold off until all renovation are done.

d. New grill: approve purchase of new grill that will function better in high wind conditions. The old grill is pretty well rusted out. The grill should be in before the Fourth of July Party.

2. Establishment of special assessment surplus accounts: the Finance Committee recommended the establishment of three surplus special assessment account (Master, East, & West), in order to reduce the overall number of accounts we have to manage. These three take the place of the seven special assessment accounts we previously had. Also, any other special assessment repairs will be funded directly from these accounts, instead of starting new account for each repair project. Two projects currnetly scheduled to be funded from these accounts are the installation of new 3" main water lines, and the installation of hard wired smoke detectors. Both projects were previously approved by the Board. (NOTE: Jodie Cannon reported water and sand seeping onto the asphalt where the current 3" water main pipe was repaired.)

3. Trespassers: the following incidents were mentioned at the meeting:

a. teenagers seen congregating in or near the carports;

b. one owner has reported his car being broken into;

c. two teenage girls spotted going into the outside pool maintenance room;

d. female trespasser using the pool at night;

e. one resident reported a large plant container stolen of her front entryway.

4. Pinellas Sheriff's non-emergency number 727-582-6200: anytime you see anything suspicious, call the Sheriff. They will come and investigate the complaint. There is no need to confront anyone, that is the sheriff's job. Even if they arrive late, it will set anyone watching on notice that someone will call the police. Put this number on your speed dial, and test it to make sure it works. Don't be afraid to call, that is what the Sheriff is there for, and they will investigate.