MINUTES HAVE TO BE APPROVED AT UPCOMING MEETING

MONTHLY MEETING FOR TOWNHOUSE SQUARE

MAY 12, 2016

CALL TO ORDER:

Meeting called to order at 2:00 PM by President Carl Blaize. Ed Armstrong advised all in attendance that the Regular Monthly Meeting Agenda was posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 1:00 PM.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Carl Blaize, Rick Maguire, Linda McFadden and Ed Armstrong were present at this meeting. Bob Allan, Property Manager, from Safe Harbor was also present.

OWNERS PRESENT:

Bruce Sonnenberg Kevin Lynch Shay Austin Bob Liacone

Theresa Gibbons Carolyn Burdi Kevin Byrnes Joni Blaize

Phoebe Ruby Rod Stuck Rhonda Stuck

READING AND DISPOSAL OF UNAPPROVED MINUTES:

Ed Armstrong read the minutes from the April 21, 2016 Board Meeting. The minutes in question have already been posted on the web-site. Linda McFadden made a motion to approve the minutes as written for the April 21, 2016 Board Meeting. The motion was seconded by Rick Maguire. The motion was approved 4 to 0.

MANAGEMENT COMPANY REPORT:

Bob Allan explained the progress being made to address the Report by the Marco Island Fire Marshal. Chickee-Hut lights have been removed to alleviate this from the complaints by the Report. Electrician will be contacted/hired to bring the other electrical issues up to standards. The use of lights will be readdressed at a later date.

Bob also discussed the proper use of Gas Grills on the property. It was suggested that these rules be reviewed again with owners and individuals that are renting properties.

Bob stated that Townhouse Square is taking pro-active steps to insure that the roofs will be ready for the upcoming hurricane season. Devlin Roofing has been contacted by Bob Allan to inspect and report to what work is necessary/needed to prevent future problems. Scuppers will likely need to be caulked.

Bob was instructed to get a price for the work needed.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Linda McFadden stated that total expenses are slightly above budget. Linda will continue to monitor the expenses. Linda reported that the one owner/unit that was behind two quarters in their payment of the maintenance fee has made one payment. Procedures will continue to be followed in order to get this owner current.

Association Insurance cost will be increasing this year. Bob Allan has been authorized to inquire with alternative Insurance Companies to insure that TownHouse Square is getting the best rate possible.

OLD BUSINESS:

a.  UPDATE ON THE DISCUSSION ON THE NEED TO CHANGE THS DOCUMENTS REGARDING MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS BY INDIVIDUAL OWNERS/UNITS

Carl Blaize reviewed the Proposed Rules and Regulations (Addendum C) to address this situation. Topic was discussed in great depth and some minor changes were made to original draft.

The Board of Directors approved the Rules and Regulations with the minor changes 4 to 0.

Rules and Regulations will be mailed to all owners, after the changes are made.

b.  FOLLOW UP ON THE THS RESPONSE TO FIRE DEPARTMENT INSPECTION

Carl Blaize informed all in attendance that he has signed off for an expense of $1,745.00 to the Fire Marshals’ Report.

All owners in attendance expressed a strong desire to continue with lights in the pool area. It was decided that Rope Lights will be used on the lamp post and the Board approved an expenditure of $100.00 for the purchase of the lights.

NEW BUSINESS:

a.  IS THERE INTERST IN SECURING A GROUP DEAL FOR HURRICANE SLIDERS?

(DISCUSS PRPOSALS FROM MAYOR CONSTRUCTION, GUARDIAN HURRICANE PROTECTION AND NEW CODE WINDOWS AND DOORS)

Carl Blaize asked if there was any interest in Hurricane Sliders for their individual units. There was positive interest and Carl will follow up with installers to firm up the pricing structure.

Carl thanked Steve Kuruc and Don Rekus for the great maintenance work these individuals have done throughout the property.

Carl also informed all in attendance that the drainage pipe will be replaced by Buildings B & D in the near future.

OWNERS TIME:

Carolyn Burdi expressed her concern of the flooding during heavy rains to the units on Collier Blvd. The Board is aware of this problem and steps are being taken to remove the water.

ADJOURNMENT:

Carl Blaize thanked everyone for their attendance at this meeting. Ed Armstrong made a motion to adjourn the meeting and the motion was seconded by Linda McFadden. Motion was approved 4 to 0.

President Carl Blaize advised that the next meeting will be scheduled after the summer break. The Board will advise per procedure.

Meeting adjourned at 3:25 P. M.

Ed Armstrong

Secretary

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