ASHLEY PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Board Members Present: Daniel Lindblom, Michael McKay, Stacy Puleo, Jeff Wasylowsky & Diane Esola
Board Members Absent: None
Also Present: Paul Valyo and Jim Bouras, Community Management & Construction, Inc.
Daniel Lindblom stated there is a quorum of Board Members present and opened the November 13, 2019 Board Meeting at 7:00 pm.
MINUTES – The Board reviewed the Minutes from the September 11, 2019 Board Meeting. Mr. Lindblom made a motion to approve the Minutes from the September 11, 2019 Board Meeting as written. Mrs. Puleo seconded this motion and it was unanimously approved by the Board.
FINANCIAL - The Board reviewed the August 31, 2019 Delinquency Report. Several delinquent accounts were discussed.
Maldonado – Making payments.
Hyppolite – The homeowner filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. There is nothing the association can do on this account at this time. The majority of the delinquent amount is maintenance violation fines. Mortgage foreclosure remains pending.
Lewis – Claim of lien recorded.
Edwards – Claim of lien recorded. Payment plan is established, but none of the payments have been received. The Board approved sending a copy of the association foreclosure lawsuit if the first payment is not received by November 19th.
Nationstar Mortgage – Mortgage foreclosure. Per Florida Statute the bank will pay only $554.00 for this delinquent account.
The Board reviewed the October 2019 Balance Sheet and Income and Expense Report. Mr. Valyo informed the Board of the total amounts in the Operating Account, the Excess Operating Account, the Capital Improvement Account and the Reserve Account. Mr. Valyo then stated the Association is in good and stable financial condition.
REVIEW 2020 ESTIMATED OPERATING BUDGETS A & B – Mr. Valyo presented two variations of the 2020 Estimated Operating Budget: Option A – a Budget with no increases in the total budget amount or association assessment payment; and Option B – a Budget with a $1.00 per month increase in association assessments with the additional funds collected to be allocated to the Capital Improvement Reserve Account. The Board Members discussed the two Budgets presented. Mr. Wasylowsky made a motion to approve a 1% increase for Property Management in 2020 with 2 year Management Agreement. Mrs. Esola seconded this motion and it was unanimously approved by the Board.
Mr. Lindblom made a motion to approve the 2020 Budget Option B with a $1.00 per month ($3.00 per quarter increase) in the association assessment. Mr. McKay seconded this motion and it was unanimously approved by the Board.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE VINCE MAIDA PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – The Board is waiting for the county permit for the installation of the concrete walking path in the Vince Maida Park.
MANAGEMENT
RENTAL APPLICATION APPROVAL/DENIAL GUIDELINES – Mr. Lindblom informed the Board that per the association attorney grounds for a rental application denial can be only sex offence and/or violent felony.
LEASE INFORMATION UPDATE – Nothing new to discuss.
WEBSITE – Nothing new to discuss.
OLD BUSINESS AND NEW BUSINESS – The Board Members discussed new garbage cans and SWA collection policies.
The Board Members discussed installation of holiday lights at the two Ashley Park entrances. Michael Puleo volunteered to install the lights. Mr. Lindblom made a motion to approve a $300 budget for the holiday lights installation. Mr. Wasylowsky seconded this motion and it was unanimously approved by the Board.
Anna McGuinn volunteered to be an alternative member of the Architectural Control Committee and to be a member of the Covenants Enforcement Committee.
Mr. Lindblom made a motion to adjourn the Board Meeting at 7:38 pm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wasylowsky and unanimously approved by the Board.