Thursday, March 24, 2016

WOODGATE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

Meeting held at Rick Case Kia   

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Present:               John Caico, Elaine Casserly, Cari Dungan, Jose Granobles, Jan Stanley, and Barbara Berner

Also Present:     Jimmy Patrizi from GPS Property Management Co. and Alex Alonso, Esq.

Meeting called to order at 7:05PM.

Playground Project::

Prior to any discussion of this project, the attorney had to explain that it was proper procedure for Jimmy Patrizi to present the proposals as there was an objection to this that came from one of the many residents attending the meeting.

Three bids were received and they were reviewed at last month’s meeting.  Subsequent to that meeting a representative from Miracle met with some of the board members at the existing playground site and adjustments were made.  Their proposal was now $93,654.54.

A discussion ensued with residents questions/comments:

·         Total price was too high

·         Number of children in the community was questioned

·         Where the monies were coming from

·         Misconception that residents would be assessed

·         Residents should have been allowed to review and provide input

At this point, the attorney and another resident attempted to calm the residents that were all speaking at the same time and requested that they be respectful of each other’s views.  A female resident attempted to explain in Spanish for those that may not understand.  Another resident that was a board member years ago explained the builder restrictions that are within the codes that forbid us from turning the playground and/or tennis courts into something else.  He also noted that there were repairs done on the playground over twelve years ago that cost $25,000 and this new bid is replacing the sand and replacing it with a rubber foundation.  Another resident that works with the schools tried to explain that the cost was reasonable for today’s market.

SWIMMING LESSONS:

Questions surrounding the upcoming swimming lessons that will be offered free that has been coordinated with the YMCA Mobile Aquatics Team at our pool were discussed. More information will be forthcoming and there is no liability on our part.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Painting Project – This will be discussed at our next meeting along with the replacement of fences at the townhomes.

Towing- Issues surrounding the Parking Policy and towing issues will be discussed at the next meeting.

Residents were reminded to check our Web site for news of any upcoming meetings and a notice is always placed at the bulletin board by the pool regarding location.

Playground

A motion was made by Jan and seconded by John to move forward with the playground project.  All the board members agreed with one abstention.  The motion passed. 

At this time, the community meeting was adjourned at 8:20PM.

The Condominium meeting was called to order at 8:20PM

The funding monies for the playground project are in the condominium funds and this is a community project so funds in the amount of $76,654.53 have to be moved.  Jan made motion and Cari seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved to move the funds from the Condominium reserves to Community playground reserves.  This will not result in any assessment for homeowners.

Meeting adjourned at 8:25PM.

Thursday, February 11, 2016

WOODGATE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

Meeting held at Rick Case Honda

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Present:               John Caico, Elaine Casserly, Cari Dungan, Jan Stanley, Ana Zamora, and Barbara Berner

Also Present:     Jimmy Patrizi from GPS Property Management Co.

Meeting called to order at 7:10PM.

Playground – Jimmy presented two quotes along with descriptions and costs on updating the playground.  Miracle was one at $105,403.16 and Landscape Structure Inc. at $78,000.  After a brief discussion it was decided that Jimmy will have a representative from Miracle do a presentation on their proposal at a future meeting.

Woodgate Entrance Signs – One quote for $5,957.20 for four new signs.  Jimmy will get additional quotes with a new design.  Suggestions were to look at new design for plants surrounding the signs as well.

Painting – Jimmy will obtain some bids from Sherwin Williams and others for painting the community.

Fences – Town home fences need to be repaired before any painting is done.  141 townhomes –approximately $55,000 to repair townhome fences.

Association Issues – At budget meeting it was determined that there are funds remaining from a past special assessment.  Carol Eskew suggested these can be moved to our operating account.  We are moving the remaining $11,985 cash from the 2002 Special Assessment account to the operating account. Jan made a motion and Cari and Elaine seconded, and unanimously passed to have the legality of this reviewed.

EXPENSES TO BE APROVED:

·         Christmas Party –catering  @ $1,712; Santa Claus @ $500; Victorian Voices of South Florida @ $1,000.  – Jan made motion to approve expenses and Cari seconded and unanimously approved.

·         Pressure cleaning community - $7,000 - Jan made motion and Ana seconded and unanimously approved.

·         Pool seal coating and staining - $7,000 - Jan made motion and Cari seconded and unanimously approved.

·         Tennis court gate replaced $875 Jan made motion, Elaine seconded and unanimously approved.

Manager’s Report:  655 Woodgate Circle $9,000 in fines in collections with lawyer.  Current inspections:  15750 Woodgate Place went up for rent; 15746 Woodgate Place has been rented; 15701 Woodgate Place going up for rent – owner told to replace screens.

Every unit that goes up for rent Jimmy makes inspection and makes sure repairs are made.

Dirt area by pool will be fixed with rocks.

Towing Company All-County was thrown out of Sunrise.  We are now using Executive Towing out of Hollywood. 

Violations Committee – Need approval for two new members:  Joe Kleimas 675 Woodgate Circle and Mark Weinstein 755 Woodgate Place.  Jan made motion and Elaine Seconded for approval.

Signs announcing monthly meetings should be placed at front entrances for future meetings.

Information on how to access our Web site will be posted by bulletin board.

Wi Fi and information on how to access is also on bulletin board.

External antennas will be updated by pool.

Residents in attendance:  Questioned what the parameters are for having a car towed. 

Question surrounding children that move out, go to college and return – why should they need to be screened?  Resident said no one responded to her emails.  Jimmy explained the policy.

Meeting adjourned at 8:14PM.