Hidden Hammocks Estates Homeowners Association


	Hidden Hammocks Estates Homeowners Association Coral Springs, Florida BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING February 24, 2004 Benchmark Property Management Co. 7932 Wiles Road, Coral Springs, Florida Present: Tom Base – President Hazel Shockley - VP/ Treasurer Tom Toth – Secretary Melissa L. Henann – Benchmark Property Mgmt. At 6:00, the BoD meeting was called to order by Tom Base The minutes of the January 27^th BoD meeting were reviewed and approved 3/3 Tom Base gave his President's report with a review of the 2004 issues and budget. Please see the January minutes for details More than 20 homeowners were present to volunteer these Good and Welfare discussion topics: Þ A homeowner, who is a property manager, volunteered to supply names of landscape contractors Þ Improved neighborhood lighting Þ Many HO lamp post lights are out Þ Posting the Minutes on the website Þ Fortress patrol without flashing lights Þ Fortress should stop entry from walkers and cyclists Þ Is the HO or the purp responsible for parking or speeding violations Þ Can left turns onto Wiles be improved? Þ Dog offenses of noise and litter should be reported to 344-1800 Þ Bids on HOA work is based on specs, sealed bids, lowest bid Þ A landscaping spec should be developed and rebid Þ Speeding Þ Overnight parking and passes Þ Timing of the assessment increase Þ BoD meeting agenda should be published ahead of time Þ Landscaping of HO residences Þ Approval of a new roof Þ Change the meeting to 7:00 Þ Pressure washing on Sunday Þ Lake safety and liability Þ Email HOA news to HO's; Email addresses are needed Þ Truck entry on Sundays Þ Service trucks should not be parked in the neighborhood Þ There are 41 basketball hoops in our neighborhood Þ Prohibition of garage sales should be added to the Rules & Regs Þ The late fee process; authorization to levy fines; consistent application The Treasure's report was reviewed: Þ Cash on hand operating $42,733 Þ Reserves at Amtrust Bank $24,977 Þ Homeowners past due assessments 7 (3%) Þ Past due assessments $4,979 Þ Homeowners past due with late fees & fines 17 Þ Fines & late fees owed $636 Þ Expenses for January 2004: § Insurance prepaid: $5,280 § General repairs of speed bumps $7,943 Þ The BoD is waiting for year-end audited financial statements for 2003 The Legal report showed Þ One foreclosure letter sent in February for March 15^th compliance Þ A repayment plan was accepted by the BoD 3/3 Property management report discussions included Þ Detailed violation status was given. For issued violations, all either complied or requested an extension so none have gone to the Grievance committee Þ Speed bumps should be painted white Þ A licensed and insured handyman is needed for the Guardhouse repairs The Crime Statistics showed no crimes in HHE since July 2001 Old Business Þ The amended Bylaws were approved 3/3. These will be recorded, put on the website, and mailed to HO's Þ Mailboxes will be inspected to the new standards at the next inspection New Business Þ The next newsletter should include solicitations to join committees for Welcoming, Newsletter, Social, and Website Þ The lake water level was discussed Tabled items remained tabled The meeting was adjourned. The next BoD meeting will be March 29^th at 6:00