COPPERFIELD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION,
INC.
Board of Directors Meeting
JANUARY 18, 2011
Jim Cooper – President -Chris
Brogan- Vice President, Biagio Simone – Secretary, Ray McDermott-Director,
Alma McBride-Treasurer & Lesley Studholme- SCM.
a quorum was established
Guests- Will Leister, Dennis
Riley
Jim Cooper called the meeting
to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Health Center of Merritt Island.
READING OF THE MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting
of October 26, 2010 were read by Biagio Simone. Chris made the motion
to accept the minutes as read, Ray seconded and all were in favor.
TREASURER’S REPORT
The treasurer’s report for
November and December were reviewed by Alma McBride. She gave an
overview of the Wachovia checking and Fidelity Reserve and CD accounts
for each subsequent month. The reports are to be an integral part
of these minutes. Biagio made the motion to accept the reports as
presented, Ray seconded and all were in favor. Lesley gave a short
explanation of the extra charges for NSF checks and check copies.
MANAGER’S REPORT
Lesley Studholme submitted
the manager’s report which consists of tracking non compliance issues in
Copperfield. Many owners have responded and the properties are either
being worked on, completed or in the attorney’s hands. She explained
that with the several freeze and drought conditions, the lawns are difficult
to analyze. Also, Lesley questioned the power bill increase over the last
couple of months. The BOD will monitor the situation at the entrance.
The report is attached and
made a part of these minutes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ARC– Chris Brogan
combined the reports and stated that 8 ARA’s were approved and completed.
A boat shed was withdrawn as it was not feasible.
ARCC- Tom
Loshe submitted an ARCC report –included the above ARC.
LANDSCAPE
Ray McDermott – reported
that Southern Greens placed mulch at the entrance. They also trimmed back
the vegetation at the retention pond to the berm and trimmed the pepper
trees at the cul de sac. Biagio, Ray and Chris staked the pond
area to designate the area for Southern Greens to mow. Ray also provided
a plan where Southern Greens will maintain the pepper trees
for $300.00 every 3 months. Will Leister expressed the communities
appreciation to Ray for obtaining the plan.
OLD BUSINESS
The papaya tree has not been
removed from 673 Heather Stone. The owner got a letter to remove
the tree on September 23, 2010. The tree is now dead due to frost.
It was decided to contact the attorney.
It was also noted that the
drain has been fixed by the county on Hedgerow.
NEW BUSINESS -
Will Leister submitted his
resignation as Chairman of the ARC. The BOD expressly thanked him
for his years of service. Will indicated that he will continue to
work with the board and ARC on an as needed basis. Will recommended
that Lynn Riley take the position as Chairperson for the ARC. On
Will’s recommendation, Chris made the motion to designate Lynn Riley as
the Chairperson for the ARC, Ray seconded and all were in favor.
Lynn’s husband Dennis, indicated that Lynn was aware and accepts the position.
The records for the ARC will be given to Lynn by Will and she will maintain
the current up to date files.
Will also indicted that he
has been getting inquiries to install VHF and UHF antennas. He recommends
installing them in the attic but some people are reluctant. Jim stated
that residents are permitted to install them however they must be 12’ above
the ridge line of the roof. It was discussed these inquiries might
increase and the BOD should be aware.
GENERAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS-
None
Ray made the motion to adjourn,
Biagio seconded and all were in favor at 8:05 p.m |