Hidden Hammocks Estates Homeowners Association


	Hidden Hammocks Estates Homeowners Association Coral Springs, Florida BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING August 1^st, 2006 Benchmark Property Management Co. 7932 Wiles Road, Coral Springs, Florida Present: Tom Base – President Jay Nelson – Vice President Tom Toth - Secretary Brian O’Donnell - Director at Large Dave Aronson - Director at Large Darlene Cook - Benchmark Property Mgmt. The minutes of the July 11^th meeting were approved 5/5 Eight homeowners were present to volunteer these Good and Welfare discussion topics: Þ HO’s questioned removal and requested replacement of front ficus hedge adjoining a HO property Þ HO questioned selection of Magnolia because of large growth habit Þ HO questioned use of benches and path as ‘…looking like a back yard…’ Þ HO questioned value of front landscaping for the cost Þ HO commented that front landscaping looked nice Þ HO had questions on rules for fencing a property Þ HO’s commented that poorly patched roofs and damaged screen enclosures look bad Þ HO questioned whether FPL easement fencing was complete Þ HO’s commented that transponders have not been working very well Þ HO requested that the BoD improve communication with HOs and be more open Þ HO commented about a mailbox violation letter Þ HO suggested a 173 HO survey The Committee reports included: Þ For the gate house, phone service needed to be repaired in a more timely manner The Treasures report was given by Tom Base: Þ Cash on hand – operating and hurricane $123,127 Þ Road Reserve $36,195 Þ Total past due assessments: 26 regular, 46 special Þ Total past due assessments $11,372 regular, $29,593 special Þ Homeowners in collection: 5 Þ Homeowners to collection for assessments (needs BoD approval) 46 Þ BoD approved 46 to collection 5/5 Finance projects include: Þ Track hurricane Wilma expenses separately against the special assessments Þ 2007 budget workshop set for September 26^th Þ BoD meetings to be changed to second Tuesday so that past month’s P&L can be reviewed The Legal Report from Tom Base included: Þ For the vacant house, hearing September 5^th Þ One HO in foreclosure for non-payment of assessments Þ Five HOs in collection for non-payment of 1^st Wilma special assessment The Crime report showed no major crime in the last 13 months Old Business Þ For the fence along the FPL easement North and Wiles Rd entrances, the north end is complete. The south end gate has a 6ft gap. Wiles fence repair is complete. Ficus is needed at the pump station Þ For the light fixtures along Wiles, a new fixture has been ordered Þ For the landscaping of the front entrance: annuals are to be added this week; the appearance of the benches needs to be improved; a quote for up-lighting is expected this week; a pergola was proposed for $3,800; landscaping maintenance contracts are being reviewed; Þ For the front sign, the first contractor needs to be revisited Þ For the gate house, improvements were discussed. 5/5 agreed to wait for the signage to be finalized Þ The cleaning of the front pavers, sidewalk, and guard house needs to be started now Þ For the street signs, the repairs are planned for late August Þ For the mailboxes in violation, letters have been sent New Business Þ Coral Springs tree replacement policy The next BoD meeting will be September 12^th