BVHOA BOARD MEETING MINUTES

December 11, 2012

BLOOMINGDALE REGIONAL LIBRARY

1906 BLOOMINGDALE AVENUE

VALRICO, FLORIDA

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Keith Krueger. Present: Keith Krueger, Bob Berger, Brian Simoneau, Maria Huth, Michael Omel

REVIEW OF MINUTES

Minutes of November2012 read by Brian Simoneau. The Minutes were approved byMaria Huthand 2nd by Michael Omel.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Financial Statements for the Operating Accountread by Maria Huth.

PNC Operating Checking Act $24,799.24

PNC Reserve Money Market Act $9,559.29

PNC Reserve CD 8116 $1,052.77

PNC Reserve CS 8152 $1,052.77

Total Balance $36,464.07

VIOLATION STATUS

There were 28total violations in November, including 4 final notices. A homeowner sent a letter of complaint about violation letters. A response letter was sent explaining that parking on the street is not a violation and including links to the Declaration of Covenants and the fining resolution process.

DUES DELINQUENCIES

The board discussed the homes that are delinquent on HOA dues. Three homes owe dues, and threeowe just late fees that will be applied to their next dues payment.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY GRANT

The county has approved the grant to improve the lighting at the front entrance.

DUCKS AT THE POND

Priority Pest Control has come three times and has removed eight of the invasive black Muscovy ducks at the pond. They will be back again to try and get the rest of Muscovy ducks.

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

The newsletter was posted on the website and was emailed to 76 addresses, 12 of which were returned as undeliverable. The board has received positive feedback about the newsletter.

BLOCK PARTY

The board set a tentative date of a Saturday in March for the next block party.

START 2 FINISH

There have been complaints by many homeowners about the Start 2 Finish lawn service that is mowing one lawn in the cul-de-sac. The police have been called but there is not much they can do. Someone will try to contact the homeowner that employs them to discuss Start 2 Finish. A violation letter may be sent if there are lawn clippings blown into other homeowners’ yards.

STORAGE UNIT

The board voted to approve renting a 5-foot by 5-foot storage unit at United Self Storage, which is located on Bell Shoals across the street from Walmart. The cost is $41.73 per month with no contract. The storage unit will be used for the various decorations, signs, paint, and other items that are currently being stored in the board members’ garages or attics.

ELECTION

The election for the 2013 board of directors was held. The new board of directors is

  • Keith Krueger - President
  • Michael Omel - Vice President
  • Maria Huth - Treasurer
  • Brian Simoneau - Secretary
  • Bob Berger - Director
  • Cassie Brekka-Serhal - Director
  • Zach Scholl – Director

The new Architectural Review Committee is

  • Jenn Simoneau
  • Chris Sofarelli
  • Cassie Brekka-Serhal
  • Jill Omel (alternate)

The new Fining Review Committee is

  • Larry Buckmaster
  • Walter Serpa
  • Chris Sofarelli

The new Neighborhood Watch Committee is

  • Zach Scholl
  • Wade Serhal

The Welcoming Committee does not have any volunteers at this time.

BUDGET

The budget for 2013 was presented by Maria Huth and approved by the board.

Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Next meeting isTuesday,January 15, 2013.