Present:  Jim Cooper - President, Ray McDermott - Director, Chris Brogan- Vice president, Blaise Simone-Secretary, - Lesley Studholme - S.C.M.  
Treasurer- Alma McBride was unable to attend.

Wil Leister and Bill Harding were also present from the ARC

President Jim called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. at the Health Center of Merritt Island.   

READING OF THE MINUTES

The minutes of the meeting of March 24, 2009 were read by Blaise Simone.  Ray made the motion to accept the minutes as read. Chris seconded and all were in favor. 

TREASURER’S REPORT

Alma McBride was not present to give the March financials.  The Treasurer’s report will be covered at the next board meeting.   Lesley Studholme indicated that the compilation has been completed by Runyan and Taylor and offered any BOD member a copy to review.  She also indicated that the taxes have been filed.  There was mention that the CD’s are coming due next month.  It was determined that there probably will not be much offered however, Chris is going to check with Regions Bank.

MANAGER’S REPORT

Lesley Studholme submitted the manager’s report which consists of the tracking of non compliance issues in Copperfield.   She indicated that there was a considerable amount of feedback from the owners when they receive a violation letter.  The board discussed how this system was for the betterment of the community and the owners should realize this.   

COMMITTEE REPORTS
ARC–           Chris Brogan reported that there were 3 approvals 2 of which were on the spot.                                           .

ARCC-    There was no report submitted by T. Loshe

LANDSCAPE –
Ray reported that he has the patch paint from the wall and has put it in containers.  It was determined that Wil Leister will be the keeper of the paint.

OLD BUSINESS-
There was no old business to report

NEW BUSINESS -

Attorney Letters for infractions- Ray reported on the process and costs of the attorney’s letters.  The process and a copy of the letter which is sent, is attached and made a part of these minutes.  Ray stated that even though the correspondence from the attorney to and from SCM and the owners is costly -it is a necessary part of doing business.

Jim Cooper was brought up to date on the pit bull issue.

GENERAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Chris Brogan stated that with the stronger watering restrictions in force with a 2 day limit, this might mean that the scope of the landscaping requirements might need to be re thought.

Chris Brogan had a question on the  installation of solar panels.  It was determined that they could not be prevented.

He also indicated that if residents are thinking of installing a heat pump - the garage is an ideal location as they distribute cool air so the garage would be kept cooler.

ADJOURNMENT-
Blaise made the motion to adjourn the meeting, Chris seconded and all were in favor 8:15 pm