The
Landings Management Association, Inc.
The
meeting was called to order by President Larry Spelman at 7:00 PM at the
Landings Racquet Club, 5350 Landings Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida.
Present
were Larry Spelman, Ray Rakoff, Fred Stanyer, Eli Chatson, and Jerry McFadden
constituting a quorum. Ted
Humphrey, Don Smally, Dee Ricapito and Bob Capo were absent. Also present were Jim Faix of Argus Property Management, Inc.
and 4 unit owners.
The
notice was posted in accordance with the Bylaws of the Association and
requirements of Florida Statutes.
Appointment
of Acting Secretary
A
motion was made and second to appoint
Jim Faix as Acting Secretary for the meeting.
The
motion passed unanimously.
Hearing
no objections, the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting of August 1, 2002
were approved.
A
suggestion was submitted to allow landscape contractors to enter The Landings at
7:30 AM during the summer months and on weekends if there is an emergency.
The board will discuss the merits of this at a future meeting.
Jim
Faix presented the Financial Report in the Treasurer’s absence.
Management
Report:
Jim
Faix presented the Management report. (A
copy of the Management report is attached hereto and made a part of these
minutes as Exhibit A.)
A discussion took place regarding a claim for vehicle damage by owner Michael Hibnick of 4672 Pine Harrier Drive caused by malfunctioning entry gates. The Board reviewed one proposal of $208.65.
A
motion was made by Ray Rakoff, second
by Eli Chatson to reimburse Michael Hibnick for vehicle damage at the sum of
$208.65.
The
motion passed unanimously.
A
discussion took place regarding a claim for vehicle damage by a non-owner, Rene
Pastor for windshield and wiper damage. Two
estimates were presented.
A
motion was made by Ray Rakoff, second
by Eli Chatson to reimburse Rene Pastor for vehicle damage at the sum of
$356.37.
The
motion passed unanimously.
Ray
Rakoff presented the Safety and Security Committee report.
(A copy of the committee report is attached hereto and made a part of
these minutes as Exhibit B).
Gate
Repairs:
A motion was made by Jerry McFadden, second by Ray Rakoff to engage Bennett
Security to install new gate mechanisms at the north gate at a cost of
$5,949.00.
The
motion passed unanimously.
New
Intersection Sign:
A motion was made by Ray Rakoff, second by Jerry McFadden to have a new sign made
for the intersection of Landings Blvd. and Starling Dr. indicating “Hidden
Intersection” at a cost of $90.00.
The
motion passed unanimously.
Camera
Relocation:
A motion was made by Ray Rakoff, second by Fred Stanyer to relocate the security
camera located at the south gate from outside the gate to inside the gate,
subject to the approval of the condominium at that location.
The
motion passed unanimously.
A
motion was made by Ray Rakoff, second
by Eli Chatson to reimburse Michael Hibnick for vehicle damage at the sum of
$208.65.
The
motion passed unanimously.
New
Entrance Sign:
A motion
was made by Ray Rakoff, second by Fred Stanyer to install a new sign at
the north gate saying, “Gate comes down after each vehicle”.
The
motion passed unanimously.
Landscape
Committee
Fred Stanyer presented an update on the activities of
the landscape committee. All of the
traffic islands are done except for the island in front of Landings Treehouses
and the large island on Landings Blvd. to remove some large dead pine trees.
Roads and Drainage Committee
No report.
Lakes Committee
Jerry McFadden presented an update on renaming the
Landings lakes. Several people in
the Landings have provided suggestions. Suggested
names will be listed in The Landings Eagle for comment before a final renaming
occurs.
Nature Trail
Joe Ely provided his report on the Nature Trail.
(A copy of the Nature Trail Committee report is attached hereto and made
a part of these minutes as Exhibit C). The
Nature Trail will be cleaned of overgrowth by United Lawn Service for $2,500.
A motion was made by Jerry McFadden, second by Ray Rakoff to approve the cleaning
out of the Nature Trail by United Lawn Service at a cost of $2,500.00
The
motion passed unanimously.
Public Relations Committee
Mr. Spelman presented the Public Relations Committee
report on behalf of Dee Ricapito. (A
copy of the Public Relations Committee report is attached hereto and made a part
of these minutes as Exhibit D). Invitations
have been made up for the “Newcomer’s” cocktail party to be held October
15, 2002.
A
motion was made by Ray Rakoff, second by Jerry McFadden to spend an amount not
exceeding $300.00 on the Newcomer party.
The
motion passed unanimously.
Also presented were various designs for Eagle
statuary for the entrance to the Landings.
No action taken at this time.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM. The next meeting is scheduled for October 3, 2002.
Respectfully
submitted,
James
M. Faix, Acting Secretary