BOCA WINDS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 5, 2011
Board Members Present: Fran Neiman, Paul Pontrelli, Linda Giannini, Ginny DeMattei, Michael Docks, Charlene Maville & Alan Levy
Board Members not Present: Dominic Potenzini
Also Present: Paul Valyo, Community Management & Construction, Inc.
Mr. Pontrelli opened the December 5, 2011 Board Meeting at 7:05 pm and welcomed all Board Members and Homeowner Members in attendance. There were approximately twenty (20) Homeowners in attendance.
MINUTES– The November 7, 2011 Board Meeting Minutes were reviewed by the Board. Mrs. DeMattei requested changing Mr. to Mrs. DeMattei on the page 1. Mrs. DeMattei made a motion to approve the Minutes with this correction. Mrs. Giannini seconded the motion and the November 7, 2011 Board Meeting Minutes were unanimously approved by the Board.
SECURITY – Mr. Pontrelli informed the Board that twenty-four (24) parking tickets were issued several days ago by the contract Deputy for blocking the public sidewalks and stated many of these residents have objected to receiving the parking tickets. Mr. Pontrelli presented the Board with a copy of the State Statue that clearly prohibits blocking the public sidewalk when parking a vehicle. Mr. Petraglia stated that this is not a new issue and there were lots of complaints of blocking sidewalks from owners with little children, children biking to school, and from homeowners using wheel chairs. These residents and their families are forced to enter the street to walk around the vehicles blocking the walkway and this creates a potentially dangerous situation for them.
Captain Eisenberg from District 7 PBSO was present at the Board Meeting. Captain Eisenberg answered questions regarding this issue and stressed the fact that residents who are parking their vehicles blocking the sidewalk are breaking state law. Captain Eisenberg understands there is a problem for many families who now have teenage kids with additional vehicles to park and even when using their garage for parking there still may be 2 - 3 vehicles parked on the driveway. Captain Eisenberg offered one solution by having Owners Park a small vehicle on the driveway apron parallel to the street. A homeowner asked if there was any possibility to “cancel” the tickets already written. Captain Eisenberg answered with no, these were legally written tickets.
Most of the homeowners presented at the meeting were disappointed with the fact that there was no warning given to them prior to enforcing this rule and the issuing of parking tickets by the Sheriff’s Office deputy on duty paid by Boca Winds. There was a lengthy and heated discussion regarding this situation. It was also suggested the Board consider better communication with the community members regarding various community issues or changes in Association policies.
Mrs. DeMattei made a suggestion to create a Committee to analyze this issue and come up with suggestions for the Board to review. Mr. Pontrelli asked residents present at the meeting to volunteer and participate with this new Committee.
WEBSITE – Mrs. DeMattei informed the Board that all was OK with the Website.
BAY WINDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS – Mr. Ristau informed the Board that he has nothing new to report.
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE – Mrs. Razzano informed the Board there is nothing new to report at this time.
WEST BOCA COMMUNITY COUNCIL (WBCC) – Mr. Rongione informed the Board there is nothing to report.
REGENCY PLACE MAILBOXES DISCUSSION – Mr. Levy informed the Board the replacement of the Regency Place mailboxes was tabled until February 2012.
OLD BUSINESS – Mr. Pontrelli notified the Board that Palm Beach County Commissioners approved the new Minto - Boca Reserve Project. Mrs. Giannini asked about the county required five (5) work force houses in the new community. Mr. Pontrelli apologized that he didn’t get an answer to this question and he will check with Mr. Carter (Minto Homes) and e-mail Board members with an answer.
NEW BUSINESS – Mr. Rongione informed the Board that Logger’s Run Park may get a skate board facility including paid supervision. Mr. Pontrelli asked the Board if they thought it proper to donate Association funds to the Knight family due to the passing of Vince Knight. It was noted that previous Boards have not made any family contributions of Association funds due to the passing of any previous Board Members. Mrs. DeMattei suggested the next time the Association completes a capital improvement dedicate the improvement in memory of Vincent Knight. Mrs. DeMattei will put information for private donations for the Knight family on the Boca Winds Web Site. Mr. Levy made a motion to make an Association contribution of $50 per child to the Vince Knight family. The motion was not seconded.
MANAGEMENT REPORT AND FINANCIAL REPORTS – Mr. Valyo reported that management sent 206 Violation Letters in November and encouraged everybody in attendance to check their roofs, driveways and sidewalks and clean them if necessary. Mulching of the plant beds is in progress and will be finished in 2 – 3 weeks.
The Delinquent Assessment Reports as of November 29, 2011 were reviewed by the Board. The Board reviewed the Report indicating the delinquent accounts over $500 that are not yet in mortgage foreclosure. Mr. Valyo stated there are no major changes in the report since last month. Mr. Valyo suggested not starting any Association foreclosure at this time.
The November 2011 Balance Sheet and Income and Expense Report – Mr. Valyo stated the Association is OK financially and expenses should be a little under budget or on budget by the end of the year.
Mrs. DeMattei made a motion to adjourn the Meeting. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Maville and unanimously approved. The Board Meeting was adjourned at 8:56 pm.
Minutes Approved By:
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Ginny DeMattei, Secretary Date
