2015 March WORKSHOP BOD Minutes

It's a New Day.  Note the order on the Agenda.  BOD's are now allowing Owners' to speak DURING the meeting rather than adjourning the meeting and suffering through their comments or worse, getting up and leaving the meeting before any owners speak. 

Next frontier:  Will the items that the Owners' speak about will be entered into the business record?

Remember; BOD meetings are no longer governed by the provisions of FS720--there are no time limits to speak and subjects spoken about are not limited to "those designated on the agenda" and/or introduced at the meeting by the BOD.

 Ive got an unsual question???

If the board has no jurisdiction or authority in here any more,then whos to say another board can be set up, create the covenants that make us a HOA.By revitalizing we are going back to the same old fish camp rules of the early 70s.To have new covenants and regulations  legal,folks will realize the old system is dead
 
If there is going to be change,then it should be done correctly.

To be honest, ive just about had enough of S-bag and time to move out

Just when I thought I had a handle on this Revite, now I am confused again. I am now a Shareholder, how many shares and what is the value of my share? So who makes up the non-profit organization, and what are the present rules and regulations. If it takes 2 years to Revite, what happens in the mean time? Does Polk County land use/zoning laws rule the land? Plus our lot does not expire for 15 yrs. It looks like I am in Never/Never Land. If Polk County say it is OK to build/add-on, is that the only approval one needs for construction? So many questions and so many lies from SLohA and Lawyers.

What ticks me off, is this did not need to happen, if we had hire a management firm that had lots of experience, and look at our property deeds, instead of zeroing in on our Reserve Funds. Hiring this Management Co. was one Big Ass Mistake. I quess that is how one gains Wisdom !

But our Leaders keep doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results.
It's Called Insanity. "Half Measures Will Gain You Nothing" !

Live & Learn ! HOA = Never Again!

I should say they have some "old business" to tend to w/regard to the 2014-2015 & 2015-2016 budgets--i.e. DID IT EVEN PASS?

How come we as a community have only been told of those new on the board (& old,) as well the recent resignations, but, why oh why can't we be told if the budget and reserve allocations passed?

My best guess is that it did NOT; only guessing here, since I'm sure residents did NOT go for the $10 increase/qtr.--supposedly to cover water/sewer cost increases that did not seem to make any sense.

SLohA Board of Directors Workshop Minutes, March 3, 2015 *DRAFT*

The SLohA Board of Directors workshop in the resort clubhouse was called to order at 9:00am, March 3, 2015, by President NorleeDee Brnd. Board members in attendance were Tummy Blkbrn, Peet Brdun, NorleeDee Brnd, Clf Jnsn, Chrls Schlz, Stv Suthrd and Jade Rite. Frns sm all was absent.

Tummy Blkbrn made a motion to approve the agenda and to delay the reading of the minutes for the February 18, 2015 board meeting until the next meeting on March 18, 2015. Clf Jnsn seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

President NorleeDee Brnd thanked Frns sm all, chairman of Communications and Election committee, for an excellent job in these board responsibilities. NorleeDee announced the successful mediation and resolution of two cases of litigation involving three owners and SLohA. He stated the board mediators were prohibited from disclosing details at this time. As a result of the mediation, the current revitalization effort must stop as one last issue goes before a court judge. Following that ruling, revitalization would continue at a later date. In addressing the audience, NorleeDee said the business of the board is working for the owners for S-bag. NorleeDee added, "Let's move forward with a positive attitude and get things done in S-bag for all of S-bag."

NorleeDee Brnd announced the resignation of board member, Alc Nttr. He introduced the new board members elected February 21, 2015, Tummy Blkbrn, Jade Rite. The new Executive Committee Is NorleeDee Brnd, President, Jade Rite, Vice President, Tummy Blkbrn, Secretary, Stv Suthrd, Treasurer. Jade Rite is also Assistant Secretary,

With the resignation of Alc Nttr a new board member would need to be appointed. Jade Rite nominated Rgr Blingz, Clf Jnsn nominated Kn Lws. Following a roll call vote, Rgr Blingz received five votes, Kn Lws received two. Tummy Blkbrn moved that Rgr Blingz fill the vacant position on the Board for the remainder of the fiscal year 2015, NorleeDee Brnd seconded. The motion passed unanimously. NorleeDee asked Rgr to join the board of directors for the remainder of the meeting.
NorleeDee Brnd appointed Tummy Blkbrn to serve as the board representative on the Bingo Committee. He acknowledged Dianne Redman, chairperson of the Bingo Committee, who was in the audience, for the good work on behalf of the resort.

Melonknee Kreeow, SLR manager, gave a report. A problem exists with inorganic materials being forced through the sewer system and creating problems with the pumps. Regarding the tennis courts, a ribbon cutting will be held Tuesday, March 10 at 9:30am to celebrate the completion of the replacement project. Donation list provided for SLR club consideration has been distributed. Melonknee thanked sound engineers, Grdn Hrt and Bb Trmb. The Stambaug Management business address is changing and Melonknee asked for patience from the owners during this transition.

NorleeDee Brnd explained the budget process in cooperation with Stmbg Ixx Management and with board oversight. Also discussed was the Budget/Reserve Items for fiscal years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. Part of that plan is a float level system for the sewer plant.

Grdn Hrt, chairman of the Technology Committee, reported on research and bids from two companies to install floats and a warning system if water level is high or low so it can be corrected quickly to prevent damage. With the assistance of the manager and board members, the committee will continue to meet with the two companies to present to the board all information for a decision. Information was also provided by Stwd Elctc.

Clf Jnsn asked if the Bingo Committee could donate funds to the S-bag Community Church. Bingo chairperson, Dianne Redman, said Florida state statues regulating bingo would allow donations to a registered non-profit organization. Stv Suthrd said the S-bag Community Church is registered with the IRS as a 501/3C charitable organization. NorleeDee Brnd complimented Dianne on the excellent job she does in complying with state statues.

Chrls Schlz, chairman of the Organizational Committee, announced the current count for the consent forms received from owners for revitalization. 159 yes votes needed for Unit 1, 223 yes, 2 no or 141% of goal. 163 yes votes needed for Unit 2, 210 yes, 1 no or 129% of goal. 75 yes votes needed in Unit 3, 96 yes, 1 no or 128% of goal. Total lots are 787, 533 consent forms returned for 68% in favor of revitalization. Chrls said the special meeting on March 25 is cancelled. While revitalization is on hold pending a court ruling, the committee will assist owners in getting titles in order. Board members thanked Chrls, the committee and all volunteers for their efforts on behalf of revitalization. Owners were asked to return the printed material of rules, regulations and documents to the office to save on printing costs for the future.

Other business discussed for future action included:
Fencing around the perimeter of the resort and estimate for installation and repair.
Jade Rite will prepare a motion for the allowance of a carport at 4 Parson Tom.
Board of Directors meeting schedule for the upcoming year, workshops added as needed.
Landscaping contract for flower beds in the resort previously cared for by Mrl Kpp and the
garden club. Tummy Blkbrn noted that Mrl still receives memorial gifts and thanked her for
this service to honor and remember the lives of former residents in a caring and healing ministry.
Routine maintenance on Blue Quill sewer lift station.
Additional pole lights for the clubhouse parking lot and post office area.
Repairs on two pool tables requested by Key Woolwhen, on behalf of SLR pool players.

Owner's comments included:
Status of recent boil water order.
Possibility of changing date for candidate's forum to later in January.
Question regarding revitalization.
Statement of support for NorleeDee Brnd and the SLohA Board of Directors.
Question regarding specifics of cases recently resolved in mediation.
Stv Suthrd moved the workshop be adjourned, Peet Brdun seconded, motion passed unanimously and President NorleeDee Brnd adjoined the meeting.

SLR_minutes 03-03-15 workshopmeeting.pdf (209.7 KB)