A PLACE TO BE
Saturday, July 30, 2011
JULY 27, 2011 BOARD MEETING
Owners Speaking
Lot 145 owner who had demonstrated what changes he could make to the Village website said he was not looking for a job. He said he would help when he could.
Lot 702 expressed concerns about President Montalvo being absent during non-official Coffee Meetings and wanted him to address the attitude of his children. This lot owner wamted him to deal with his kids, suggested he resign, and then asked for a response. President Montalvo dealt with this lot owner like a Governor Christie. He quickly responded saying Directors have no attendance obligations to these Coffee meetings. When I ran for the Board I made it clear to everyone I was not in favor of these meetings and would probably not attend many of them. As far as my children, I have not received any complaints prior to yours and wish to ask you (lot owner) if this incident involving my children involved you? The lot owner said no. President Montalvo said I have not received filed complaint about my children from Security. This Board has stressed to owners if anyone gets out of line that they need to call security. When President Montalvo continued the meeting, this lot owner objected. Montalvo said I allowed you to have your say and addressed both, next item.
President’s Remarks section had President Montalvo saying he heard good things said about our Village and thanked everyone for their patience this summer.
Manager’s Report was postponed due to the manager having to meet with the family of an owner who just passed away.
Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report had Director Sandberg bringing up a time lapse problem on the figures. It was suggested that in the future a line item be added to show accounting from the Board meeting to the end of that month.
Mayprofit and loss report showed the Village Grill and Golf course had doubled their losses from a year ago. The Rental Dept. lost 25% more. $8,500 has to be added to the cost of the Rec. Hall roof repair because of a bad beam. This roof repair will now cost $68,500.
Committee Report
DE has a fishing tournament on Aug. 20th and the Adult Pool Olympics on Aug. 27th.
Golf had no report.
Pool will have some chairs replaced this winter.
Safety section addressed our Village dust problem which is apparently five times worse than normal due to the construction of the new nature reserve.
It was noted that the bridge employees did a fine job on a recent major repair.
Unfinished Business
Web Site will have continued discussions.
Pool Equipment was addressed by Director Chapa. He said when Berry Pools remove their chlorinators; the replacement chlorinators will cost approximately $650. He can also save the Park about $50 a month on pool chemicals. Dir. Chapa talked on converting to salt generators. Using this machine would convert salt that's in the water to chlorine. This basicly would eliminate the costs of chemicals. Cost for each generator (5) will range around $1700. It was noted that without having to now pay Berry Pools $1300 for their useless services and buy their overpriced chemicals, the investment in these salt generators could be recouped in less than six months and it would feel like swimming in soft silky water.
Motion passed to give Berry Pools their 30 day notice and approve Dir. Chapa to acquire the replacement chlorinators. A second motion passed to install one salt generator.
Exercise Room Expansion section saw a motion pass to move all treadmills into the clogging room across the hall.
Pool Shades section announced that these shades did not look right and there is a need for more thought. Dir. Guerra expressed his concern that the $225 additional amount was not approved by the Board. The minutes will be reviewed.
New Business
Indoor Pool Use by adults from 9pm to 11pm had lengthy discussions, primarily on what is an adult age. Office Phone System motion was passed for a 24 month open end AT-T lease agreement at a total payment cost of around $7900 and a $1 or fair market value purchase option at the end of the lease.
Boat Trailer Parking motion passed to give Security the authority to attach tongue locks to illegally parked trailers.
Other
The Security Supervisor talked about implementing different security procedures and mentioned the additional guard being used at busy times.
The Board expressed confusion over if a golf cart operator must be licensed or be accompanied by licensed person. Minutes will again be reviewed.
It was asked if there is still a rule on checking out the balls and cues for the billard room.
Executive Session-Legal Issue Update and Personnel
Adjournment
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Director Guerra absent
Owners Speaking-None
President’s Remarks- Montalvo-He thanked owner Bob Davidson for his hard work with providing each Director a CD that has the Board Minutes from 1996-2010. VP McBride also thanked all those involved with the donations and installation of the stairway chair lift now located in the Activity Center.
Manager’s Report-Horner/Zamora-77 work orders, no building permits, will replace the TV in the Activity room, and condo fee arrears were down to $28,951. Dir. Gagan asked GM Horner if he could get the cost on a shredder for mulching the cut debris.
Approval of Minutes- after corrections the motion was approved
Treasurer’s Report-Steffensen-It was noted that Aramark’s bill of over $200,000 was not posted yet. No P&L was available due to a computer problem. Treasurer Steffensen’s motion was approved to transfer the money from the 2011 Major Improvement Fund to pay the first installment of the Rec. Hall $19,000 roof project.
Committee Report D&E-White- Karaoke Sat. May 28th, Pool Olympics June 18th, cook-off July 9th.
Committee Report Golf-Sandberg-N/A
Committee Report Pool-Steffensen-An additional “life ring” was order. Dir. Gagan said that the pool/spa thermometers were far from being accurate
Committee Report Safety-McBride-Thanks was given to those who volunteered their time and much needed hurricane advice.
Unfinished Business-News Letter-Steffensen- motion was approved that for 90 days owners will receive their newsletters via email. Owner must notify the office to opt on being mailed one.
Unfinished Business-Mail Package Box-McBride-after some discussions along with a few owner opinions, the Board decided not to provide this service.
Unfinished Business-Committees-Montalvo-President Montalvo relinquished his position to VP McBride in order to make a motion. With saying the Village Website lacked in so many areas, Pres. Montalvo made the motion to hire a Website contractor. He then rescinded it after finding out the Village may have a volunteer. This subject will be brought up at the next meeting, giving time to find out what this volunteer can provide. Director Montalvo made it clear he was forming a Building Committee that will feature two contractors having different building perspectives. President McBride gave the President’s position back.
Unfinished Business-Security-Guerra- Secretary White thought that Dir. Guerra concerns were with pool area Security and that he wanted a better performance from Security. Pres. Montalvo added to this that Security should drive slower while on patrol.
New Business-Infrastructure Update-Steffensen-she wanted Manager Zamora to provide an update on the costs of the Rec. Hall parking lot overlay and the new solar street lights. She said all infrastructure costs need to be kept updated for the MIF.
New Business-Rental Office-Steffensen-Her report showed that if the Rental Office were to close the fixed expenses remaining would cost $44,000 a year. Since the fixed expense number is higher than what the Rental Office is losing, her recommendation was to continue the Rental Office and have management do a better job. Dir. Sandberg made the comment that she and others have stopped using the Rental Office due to a bad experiences, hers being three years ago, so there is a need to restore a trust. There were some ideas thrown around at improving the Rental Office, but in the end Treasurer Steffensen said the Rental Office currently has 58 rentals and will stay in operation.
New Business-Questionnaire-McBride-VP McBride said a questionnaire gives our Board a good read on what is right or wrong within our Park and would like it used. Owners/renters will see it in the near future.
New Business-Outdoor Pool Shade-McBride-VP McBride made the motion to construct a shaded area at the pool. Dir. Sandberg said the Board first needs to know the cost before a vote. Owner of lot 171 recommended that the Board redo the new fence around our current shaded area to redirect incoming pool traffic and with that nothing else would need to be done. SC 120 asked if this construction needs to be owner ratified and VP McBride said he would look into it. After some discussion the motion appears tabled.
New Business-Expansion of the Exercise Room-Deitrick-there was two ideas to expand the exercise room. Use space from the indoor pool bathrooms or use the clogging room. Motion was passed to have management provide solutions on the expansion of the exercise room using these two ideas. It will be addressed at the next meeting.
New Business-Accountability of gas usage-Deitrick- Director Deitrick wanted better accounting for Village gas usage. GM Horner expressed the changes he's done so far after it was originally brought up at the Coffee. Pres. Montalvo also wanted a spread sheet showing monthly usage.
Other-Trash-McBride-praised our new trash pickup company and it was agreed upon that the trash bin lids will be raised in the morning and lowered in the late afternoon by maintenance. Ash cans will now be provided to owners/renters in the trash bin area.
Other-Volley Ball Court-McBride-GM Horner said it is now ready.
Other-Hurricane Preparation-McBride-GM Horner said a list of lots and notifications will be provided to the Board and will be kept updated at who is in violation of the Village rules.
Executive Meeting to review updates on legal issues and a one personnel item.
Adjournment
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Monday, May 16, 2011
BOND ISSUE
Proposition 1.
The issuance of $23,750,000 of bonds for the system improvements and the levy of taxes in payment of the bonds.
For - 565
Against - 471
Proposition 2.
The issuance of $15,655,000 of bonds for a seawater desalination pland and the levy of taxes in payment of the bonds.
For - 544
Against - 478
The ballots are not finalized until they are canvassed by city commissioners and alderman.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
MEETING
Pledge of Allegiance
Presidents Remarks-Pres. Montalvo reiterated that the Election Committee review is over and now in the past.
Manager’s Report- Rick Horner had 121 work orders, 8 building permits, and condo fee arrears rising to $69,021. Next week the Village Grill will be open only on Fri-Sat-Sun. Grill will start to service the pool area on weekends after Memorial Day. Next Wednesday will be clean out the kitchen Buffet. Chicken night resume on Fridays after Memorial Day.
Approval of the Minutes-Secretary White’s motion passed to approve the Jan-Feb-Mar. Minutes. This was after several corrections.
Treasurer’s Report-Treasurer Steffensen’s report revealed the norm but the figures on the P&L had math discretionary. The Village Grill and Rental Office were again losers. All the Revenue Service areas were doing worse than in 2010. Julio from the restaurant will start attending the meetings explaining the restaurant report figures.
Committee Reports-Secretary White said there will be a pool Olympics in June and July 9th will be the cook off.
Golf Committee-N/A
Pool Committee – Treasurer Steffensen said she wants signs to go up to keep personal lounges from entering the pool area. President Montalvo went on and on about how unfair the wrist band allocation is for owners.
Safety Committee-VP McBride said the committee will meet right after this meeting.
Recreation Hall Repair Bids-VP McBride-a motion to accept the Owen Roofing bid passed. The amount was not specified.
Board Member Spouse Committee Rule- Director Sandberg-it was decided that proper procedure would be that a Board member not vote on matters pertaining to a committee that his/hers spouse is on.
New Package Mail Boxes- procedure on how to use these new mail drop boxes located in the Activity Center was addressed.
Newsletter info-Secretary White asked if all the ads could be in one place. She also wish there be more in depth on the happenings of our Village.
Attorney Use-Director Sandberg requested the Board send a detailed letter to the Village attorney about what is acceptable billing. There was a fairly long discussion about contact procedures affecting the cost to the Village before it was agreed upon.
Quiet Time-Secretary White’s motions passed to amend quiet time. Friday and Saturday quiet hours will be from midnight to seven and the amenities will have extended open hours seven days a week. This will begin June 1st and end the first week in September.
Policy Review-Director Deitrick’s motion passed to form a committee that will categorize and organize the Village policies in a sensible way. Judy Voss volunteered for the committee.
Variance Request- Director’s Guerra’s Lot G variance motion passed after lengthy discussion. The problem basically was building nine feet instead of ten feet from a neighboring property.
Berry Pool termination-Director Sandberg’s motion’s passed to have three employees become CPO’s (Certified Pool Operators). Motion passed that after these certifications and checking with the insurance company a 30 day notice of termination will be sent to Berry Pools.
Tele-Conference Meeting-Director Sandberg said owners feel that the new Board member absentee policy basically makes it impossible for any winter Texan to be on the Board. After discussions a motion passed that the Village obtains equipment so any Board member can be allowed a max of two video conference meetings per year along with three absences.
Directors received new binders having all pertinent information (Bylaws, building codes, etc.).
Executive Meeting for lawsuit review.
Meeting Adjourned
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
REPORT?
MYSTERIANS
Eighteen days ago Catherine DeMalade gave our Directors the document displayed above. She claimed the report was not from her but from others who wish to stay anonymous. DeMalade explained about taking a new position as a fact finder who doesn’t have to say a thing, then asked Director Guerra to read the statement to the Coffee audience. Guerra declined as did the rest of the Board even after DeMalade said anyone could read it.
My analysis of this unread anonymous document.
First paragraph.
The nameless writers opened the report thanking the Board for respecting their request to peruse the election they tried to thwart.
The second paragraph.
"We did not take lightly the decision we made to sacrifice our right as owners to vote." Sacrifice their right to vote? What rubbish. Their plan from the beginning was to not register and convince as many others as they could to do the same in order to stop the meeting by not having enough registered owners to make a quorum. If their actions had been successful it would have sacrificed your rights, my rights, and each and every owner’s rights who registered personally or by proxy. All this turmoil, all this division, all this money wasted because an unnamed group was having some personal qualms over new candidates. Fact is many have had reservations over Board members, but they didn’t sue or act like this. It's twaddle that this was the only way of being heard. It was the only way of getting your way. Ends do not justify the means people.
The third paragraph.
The resisters of the register seem upset at being denied the privilege to speak at the Annual Meeting. When one does not register, privilege restrictions applies because you are officially recognized as NOT being present at that meeting and cannot do business. Our Village attorney was accused at using outside rules instead of our By-laws. Our By-laws say to use such outside rules, e.g. PARLIAMENTARY RULES in ARTICLE XV of our Bylaws describe usage of the Roberts Rules and the Condominium Act.
The fourth paragraph.
This unnamed group said it was an invasion of their privacy and very bad taste when the Board gave out a list of names who didn’t vote. The list was those who didn’t register, not those who didn’t vote. Get it right.
The report said the two issues that remain are:
Issue One.
These Mysterians believed the meeting quorum was not achieved. They feel 30 of the 538 registered owners should not count due to their electing not to vote for any candidate, a “NO VOTE”. The Robert Rules are quite clear on this subject if this secret faction would have taken the time to research it. “(Part I, Art. XI, #64) A Quorum of an assembly is such a number as must be present in order that business can be legally transacted. The quorum refers to the number present, not to the number voting”.
Issue Two.
They spoke about being uncomfortable because the container that held the votes they wanted recounted was sealed with plastic tabs. It was made very clear from the beginning that the box was locked between the two meetings. When it was decided to give the box to the Village attorney immediately after the election, the lock was removed and tabs were used to secure the lid from the wind. Ramona carried it directly to her car. So owners are to believe this unscrupulous innuendo that our Village attorney “tampered” with the votes after March 12th?
The Mysterian report begins and ends using the words respect and trust. Use them
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My analysis of this unread anonymous document.
First paragraph.
The nameless writers opened the report thanking the Board for respecting their request to peruse the election they tried to thwart.
The second paragraph.
"We did not take lightly the decision we made to sacrifice our right as owners to vote." Sacrifice their right to vote? What rubbish. Their plan from the beginning was to not register and convince as many others as they could to do the same in order to stop the meeting by not having enough registered owners to make a quorum. If their actions had been successful it would have sacrificed your rights, my rights, and each and every owner’s rights who registered personally or by proxy. All this turmoil, all this division, all this money wasted because an unnamed group was having some personal qualms over new candidates. Fact is many have had reservations over Board members, but they didn’t sue or act like this. It's twaddle that this was the only way of being heard. It was the only way of getting your way. Ends do not justify the means people.
The third paragraph.
The resisters of the register seem upset at being denied the privilege to speak at the Annual Meeting. When one does not register, privilege restrictions applies because you are officially recognized as NOT being present at that meeting and cannot do business. Our Village attorney was accused at using outside rules instead of our By-laws. Our By-laws say to use such outside rules, e.g. PARLIAMENTARY RULES in ARTICLE XV of our Bylaws describe usage of the Roberts Rules and the Condominium Act.
The fourth paragraph.
This unnamed group said it was an invasion of their privacy and very bad taste when the Board gave out a list of names who didn’t vote. The list was those who didn’t register, not those who didn’t vote. Get it right.
The report said the two issues that remain are:
Issue One.
These Mysterians believed the meeting quorum was not achieved. They feel 30 of the 538 registered owners should not count due to their electing not to vote for any candidate, a “NO VOTE”. The Robert Rules are quite clear on this subject if this secret faction would have taken the time to research it. “(Part I, Art. XI, #64) A Quorum of an assembly is such a number as must be present in order that business can be legally transacted. The quorum refers to the number present, not to the number voting”.
Issue Two.
They spoke about being uncomfortable because the container that held the votes they wanted recounted was sealed with plastic tabs. It was made very clear from the beginning that the box was locked between the two meetings. When it was decided to give the box to the Village attorney immediately after the election, the lock was removed and tabs were used to secure the lid from the wind. Ramona carried it directly to her car. So owners are to believe this unscrupulous innuendo that our Village attorney “tampered” with the votes after March 12th?
The Mysterian report begins and ends using the words respect and trust. Use them
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
MEETING
APRIL 20TH COFFEE
From the Box
Three work orders were found in the Box and given to management.
In the Box was a comment from an upset renter who said she was talked down to. No specifics given.
Lot 443 asked where the Activity Center chair lift is. He was told the person who originally was to give the donation for it backed out. Treasurer Steffensen said we’re now working on other donations to pay for it. The cost is around $2000.
Lot 823 complained about a sewer odor. Our GM said they have installed seven air release sewer valves after this comment was written and that should have resolved the problem.
Lot 252 wanted better enforcement of the stop signs.
There were discussions about coming up with a different mail in-out sign and touched on the need for palm tree trimming reminders/services.
From the Directors.
Dir. Sandberg had a list of things, questions on recent work bids, tighter enforcement of our six month camper tie down/ skirting rules, and changes to save on attorney cost. She asked and was told it was not true that an old policy exists which allows the Village to divulge those responsible for new assessments, e.g. lawsuits. Dir. Sandberg asked if we have a Village website contract and was told no. It seems we basically request an annual update for $130. Dir. Sandberg asked if this Board should first try to solve a potential lawsuit before submitting it to the insurance company and was told it is in the insurance company’s policy to be immediately informed. She closed by asking that we improved the distribution of legal info to Board members.
Dir. Guerra asked how many times Security has met with management. The GM said one time and added that the every other week contact was not happening. Security manager in the audience said from now on that will change.
Dir. White wanted an update on Bette Robinson’s condition. Word is that she had gone to the hospital after taking a fall. It was said her updates will be posted at the pro shop. Dir. White said there will be a pool Olympics in June and on July 9th we will have the “cook off”.
Dir. Gagan asked about security camera monitoring and brought up his card entry system.
Treasurer Steffensen said May 1st is the pool wristband deadline. She said Village water costs are $110,000 in the first quarter, which may affect this year’s major improvement projects.
VP McBride described how much improved this new trash company is. He asked the GM to look into a few complaints of sewage smell near Bath house one. The GM said he would and asked owners to please refrain from dumping your BBQ coals into the trash bins.
From the Owners.
Bud Sherry said he heard kids were parking outside our Park and coming in to use our pool. Brought up was that renters would stay here once but continue to later use the wrist bands.
Vita Sherry congratulated management on their quick response and efforts afterwards when a woman fell at our pool.
Lot 45 asked for an update on our canal dredging. VP McBride said this dredging lawsuit has put this on hold, but he did say the survey showed that our canals are actually in pretty good shape.
An owner asked what the result of the election committee meeting was. Catherine DeMalade responded by waltzing up and giving each director a document she called a report. DeMalade gave Director Guerra the choice to read this document to the audience because she didn’t want to. He in turn tried to dump it on to Liz Deitrick. While Liz came up to the podium to get a copy, DeMalade said this is not my report; it’s from owners who wish not to be recognized. Director Guerra said he did not want to read this and in his opinion the Election Committee meeting showed that our election was on the up and up. Owners from the audience said reports or comments should not be read unless they are signed. VP McBride said in a nutshell, those concerned were allowed to review the votes and agreed that this was a good election. The election is over and nobody was sued. Everyone should be happy and thank you very much.
The Gm said starting Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends there will be added security and no overtime will be charged. The new rubberized flooring for the exercise room will be done internally saving thousands, plus additional landscaping will be done. Chicken night will soon be on Friday and the restaurant will soon serve food at the pool.
Dir. Guerra said there were two election resolutions passed. One was that Directors can only miss three meetings total for the year and the second was director term limits.
An owner wanted the no wake through the canals be enforced.
WORKSHOP.
The GM said he will do a report on our security monitors and will ask for a variance for Lot G.
Treasurer Steffensen said the Board will select one of the Rec. Hall roof bids.
Dir. White wants to address a change of quiet time for the summer.
Dir. Deitrick wanted copies of the building rules/regulation and will discuss newsletter ad policies.
Dir. Sandberg wants to address a termination letter be sent to Berry Pool services and a second letter sent to re-advise the Village attorney that our Village will not pay for services rendered to others who do not have our President’s direct authorization. Sandberg wants an executive meeting every month to update Directors on litigation matters. She also feels there should be clearer qualifications on these new building codes setback rules.
VP McBride wanted something in the minutes to reflect our Park no longer requires a need for RV frames under the homes. He also wants to address this year’s hurricane issues.
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Three work orders were found in the Box and given to management.
In the Box was a comment from an upset renter who said she was talked down to. No specifics given.
Lot 443 asked where the Activity Center chair lift is. He was told the person who originally was to give the donation for it backed out. Treasurer Steffensen said we’re now working on other donations to pay for it. The cost is around $2000.
Lot 823 complained about a sewer odor. Our GM said they have installed seven air release sewer valves after this comment was written and that should have resolved the problem.
Lot 252 wanted better enforcement of the stop signs.
There were discussions about coming up with a different mail in-out sign and touched on the need for palm tree trimming reminders/services.
From the Directors.
Dir. Sandberg had a list of things, questions on recent work bids, tighter enforcement of our six month camper tie down/ skirting rules, and changes to save on attorney cost. She asked and was told it was not true that an old policy exists which allows the Village to divulge those responsible for new assessments, e.g. lawsuits. Dir. Sandberg asked if we have a Village website contract and was told no. It seems we basically request an annual update for $130. Dir. Sandberg asked if this Board should first try to solve a potential lawsuit before submitting it to the insurance company and was told it is in the insurance company’s policy to be immediately informed. She closed by asking that we improved the distribution of legal info to Board members.
Dir. Guerra asked how many times Security has met with management. The GM said one time and added that the every other week contact was not happening. Security manager in the audience said from now on that will change.
Dir. White wanted an update on Bette Robinson’s condition. Word is that she had gone to the hospital after taking a fall. It was said her updates will be posted at the pro shop. Dir. White said there will be a pool Olympics in June and on July 9th we will have the “cook off”.
Dir. Gagan asked about security camera monitoring and brought up his card entry system.
Treasurer Steffensen said May 1st is the pool wristband deadline. She said Village water costs are $110,000 in the first quarter, which may affect this year’s major improvement projects.
VP McBride described how much improved this new trash company is. He asked the GM to look into a few complaints of sewage smell near Bath house one. The GM said he would and asked owners to please refrain from dumping your BBQ coals into the trash bins.
From the Owners.
Bud Sherry said he heard kids were parking outside our Park and coming in to use our pool. Brought up was that renters would stay here once but continue to later use the wrist bands.
Vita Sherry congratulated management on their quick response and efforts afterwards when a woman fell at our pool.
Lot 45 asked for an update on our canal dredging. VP McBride said this dredging lawsuit has put this on hold, but he did say the survey showed that our canals are actually in pretty good shape.
An owner asked what the result of the election committee meeting was. Catherine DeMalade responded by waltzing up and giving each director a document she called a report. DeMalade gave Director Guerra the choice to read this document to the audience because she didn’t want to. He in turn tried to dump it on to Liz Deitrick. While Liz came up to the podium to get a copy, DeMalade said this is not my report; it’s from owners who wish not to be recognized. Director Guerra said he did not want to read this and in his opinion the Election Committee meeting showed that our election was on the up and up. Owners from the audience said reports or comments should not be read unless they are signed. VP McBride said in a nutshell, those concerned were allowed to review the votes and agreed that this was a good election. The election is over and nobody was sued. Everyone should be happy and thank you very much.
The Gm said starting Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends there will be added security and no overtime will be charged. The new rubberized flooring for the exercise room will be done internally saving thousands, plus additional landscaping will be done. Chicken night will soon be on Friday and the restaurant will soon serve food at the pool.
Dir. Guerra said there were two election resolutions passed. One was that Directors can only miss three meetings total for the year and the second was director term limits.
An owner wanted the no wake through the canals be enforced.
WORKSHOP.
The GM said he will do a report on our security monitors and will ask for a variance for Lot G.
Treasurer Steffensen said the Board will select one of the Rec. Hall roof bids.
Dir. White wants to address a change of quiet time for the summer.
Dir. Deitrick wanted copies of the building rules/regulation and will discuss newsletter ad policies.
Dir. Sandberg wants to address a termination letter be sent to Berry Pool services and a second letter sent to re-advise the Village attorney that our Village will not pay for services rendered to others who do not have our President’s direct authorization. Sandberg wants an executive meeting every month to update Directors on litigation matters. She also feels there should be clearer qualifications on these new building codes setback rules.
VP McBride wanted something in the minutes to reflect our Park no longer requires a need for RV frames under the homes. He also wants to address this year’s hurricane issues.
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Friday, April 8, 2011
Annexation
Port Isabel Press on March 31st said this about the Oasis Development and Port Isabel’s annexation of Long Island property.
The Port Isabel City Commission had their second Annexation Public Hearing on March 29. David Evans, a representative for Oasis Development, gave a brief overview of what the annexation of Long Island Village will look like. Included in the plans is a restaurant, a marina and an event center.
“We’re going to do maybe like an outdoor event center so that we can bring country western bands and, you know, just fun stuff,” Evans said.
Evans also stated that they hope to start breaking ground early this summer. Many developers have come along but no project has ever begun on Long Island Village. “At the request of the city and the attorney, they said ‘Let’s lay low and make sure it’s going to be a done deal and legitimate so that we don’t have a bunch of disappointed people,’” he said.
“All we have left is the final stages of financing.” Evans said that the strongest opposition the annexation is facing has to do with the swing bridge which is the only way to go into and out of Long Island Village.
“I think there’s confusion there because the Long Island people have always thought they own the bridge, but the bridge is an independent entity,” he said. Evans said that the bridge is managed by a home owner’s association (HOA), but because Long Island Village also has an HOA, many of the residents believe it is their HOA that manages the bridge.
Mayor Joe E. Vega said that he is for the annexation because it will enhance the city. “I like the plans that they have in place in developing this project,” Vega said. “It’s going to bring a dynamic development to the city of Port Isabel. The more it gets developed; it’s going to bring more people to the city.”
Long Island Village resident Maria O. Ramos, who has lived there for almost nine years, was one of the citizens who spoke during the public hearing concerning the swing bridge. She said Garcia Street needs to be repaired and improved before more people begin to drive through and cause more traffic in the future. “As it is, they are fixing it all the time,” Ramos said. She also wondered, as many did that evening, which HOA was in charge of the bridge. We didn’t know if Long Island Village owned the whole bridge,” she said. “You see, we pay. Long Island Village people pay for the use of the bridge.”
Ramos questioned whether it would only be Long Island Village residents who would keep on paying for the use of the bridge or if the new visitors will be paying something as well. Long Island Village President Eddie Montalvo said that while the people of Long Island do not outright own the bridge they do pay for it. “There is a separate entity that actually owns the bridge,” said Montalvo, “and since we are the only developed properties we pay most all of the fees. Once there are more developers it is going to reduce the amounts that we pay.”
No action was taken at the meeting regarding the annexation, but the issue is set to be on the agenda for a meeting on April 12, and at that time, according to City Manager Ed Meza, it will be submitted for a vote.
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Port Isabel Press on March 31st said this about the Oasis Development and Port Isabel’s annexation of Long Island property.
The Port Isabel City Commission had their second Annexation Public Hearing on March 29. David Evans, a representative for Oasis Development, gave a brief overview of what the annexation of Long Island Village will look like. Included in the plans is a restaurant, a marina and an event center.
“We’re going to do maybe like an outdoor event center so that we can bring country western bands and, you know, just fun stuff,” Evans said.
Evans also stated that they hope to start breaking ground early this summer. Many developers have come along but no project has ever begun on Long Island Village. “At the request of the city and the attorney, they said ‘Let’s lay low and make sure it’s going to be a done deal and legitimate so that we don’t have a bunch of disappointed people,’” he said.
“All we have left is the final stages of financing.” Evans said that the strongest opposition the annexation is facing has to do with the swing bridge which is the only way to go into and out of Long Island Village.
“I think there’s confusion there because the Long Island people have always thought they own the bridge, but the bridge is an independent entity,” he said. Evans said that the bridge is managed by a home owner’s association (HOA), but because Long Island Village also has an HOA, many of the residents believe it is their HOA that manages the bridge.
Mayor Joe E. Vega said that he is for the annexation because it will enhance the city. “I like the plans that they have in place in developing this project,” Vega said. “It’s going to bring a dynamic development to the city of Port Isabel. The more it gets developed; it’s going to bring more people to the city.”
Long Island Village resident Maria O. Ramos, who has lived there for almost nine years, was one of the citizens who spoke during the public hearing concerning the swing bridge. She said Garcia Street needs to be repaired and improved before more people begin to drive through and cause more traffic in the future. “As it is, they are fixing it all the time,” Ramos said. She also wondered, as many did that evening, which HOA was in charge of the bridge. We didn’t know if Long Island Village owned the whole bridge,” she said. “You see, we pay. Long Island Village people pay for the use of the bridge.”
Ramos questioned whether it would only be Long Island Village residents who would keep on paying for the use of the bridge or if the new visitors will be paying something as well. Long Island Village President Eddie Montalvo said that while the people of Long Island do not outright own the bridge they do pay for it. “There is a separate entity that actually owns the bridge,” said Montalvo, “and since we are the only developed properties we pay most all of the fees. Once there are more developers it is going to reduce the amounts that we pay.”
No action was taken at the meeting regarding the annexation, but the issue is set to be on the agenda for a meeting on April 12, and at that time, according to City Manager Ed Meza, it will be submitted for a vote.
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