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Copperfield Property Owners Association
Board of Directors Meeting
Merritt Island Public Library
June 17, 2014
 

The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m.

Present:  Chris Saretsky, Denis Riley, Ray McDermott and Jim Cooper.  Also in attendance:  Will Leister, Gary Neff and Angela Walker with TCB Property Management.  

Minutes of the May 20, 2014 meeting were reviewed by the Board. Denis Riley made a motion to approve the May 20, 2014 minutes; Ray McDermott seconded the motion and the motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.

Treasurer’s Report: 
Denis Riley gave a verbal overview of the Association’s financial standing and accounts receivable status as of May 31, 2014. Accounts receivable report included the following information:

  • Total A/R decreased by ($672) or (17%) from April 30, 2014 to May 31, 2014.
  • A/R for homeowners owing more than two quarters fees increased by $504 or 30% for the same period.
  • The total number of homeowners owing more than two quarters fees increased from 3 to 6 during the period.


Denis Riley made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for May 2014; Ray McDermott seconded the motion and the motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.  

Denis Riley asked management to check the Actual vs Budget YTD report for Landscape - Entrance and Lawn Maintenance to insure that all entries for those line items were captured accurately.               

Manager’s Report:

  • Southern Greens landscaping reported to management that the Robellini Palm (located at the front entrance) has been removed.
  • Copperfield newsletters were sent out with the third quarter billing.
  • A “Thank You” letter was sent to the Merritt Island Healthcare Center.
Committee Reports: ARC & ARCC. Management reported that Tom Loshe has resigned from the ARCC. The Board stated that Tom Loshe has been a great asset to the Copperfield Board over the years and he will be greatly missed. Chris Saretsky explained that Lynn Riley will provide the Board with the monthly Architectural Review Applications status report from now on.  A note will be mailed to Tom Loshe thanking him for his many years of service to the community.

Landscape Committee: Pressure washing the Copperfield community entry way. Management provided the Board with three bids to consider. Ray McDermott explained that by next year the wall will need pressure washing, painting and possible repair. Chris Saretsky suggested those expenses should be included in the 2015 Copperfield budget. Chris Saretsky made a motion to approve $345 to have the Copperfield community entry way pressure washed; Denis Riley seconded the motion and the motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.
 
Old Business: 

  • Brevard County Storm Water Assessment Credit Update—Brevard County has completed their inspection and approved a Copperfield community credit. Homeowners will see a 59% tax credit on their 2014 Tax Notice from Brevard County. Their decision was based on a review of the construction plans, drainage calculations, and maintenance of the storm drains within the Copperfield community. 
New Business:
  • Jim Cooper reported on new lawn fertilizer restrictions now in effect for most homeowners in Brevard County. They are not allowed to use fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorous. The ban runs from June 1st through September 30th.  
  • Chris Saretsky requested management schedule a date for Southern Greens to do a pepper tree cut back for the community. 
Adjournment:  Motion was made by Ray McDermott to adjourn; Denis Riley seconded the motion and the motion was passed unanimously by voice vote at 2:05 p.m.