BANYAN SPRINGS PROPERTY OWNERS

Robert Dow made a motion to accept the Minutes of the January 14, 2010 Workshop Meeting as corrected. Seconded by Paul Whitney and passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report – Joel Brusso

Copy attached. He reported that the auditors were working on the figures and all was going well.

Robert Dow made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Seconded by Feige Brody and passed unanimously.

Management/President’s Update – Rick Leach read the Management

Report – Copy attached.

· Barry Prince said that we needed 439 votes in order to change the By-Laws. This is in regard to having a 3 year term for members of the Board of Directors, which would replace the present 2 year term. He said that a mail-out would be going to residents with a stamped self-addressed envelope to assure return of the votes. Marvin Gray suggested that when the Presidents Council met, that they be given enough ballots to hand out to the residents in their respective units, and be assured of retrieving them. Barry Prince said that it was a good idea and would consider it.

Old Business

· Barry Prince then brought up the subject of having the Fitness Center hours changed from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M. Many residents spoke up about desiring the change.

Larry Granet made a motion to change the hours, as stated, and

the motion was seconded by Feige Brody. After additional

discussion the matter was brought to a vote by the Board. The

vote was 7 in favor. Miriam Plonsky voting no and Barry Prince

abstained. The motion carried.

· Barry Prince then announced that $17,000.00 was donated to the P.O.A. to decorate the Center, which Barry Prince feels should be used to modernize the Cabana; $8,000.00 was donated by the Art Club and $9,000.00 would come from our budget. There was a lot of discussion regarding the matter, and Barry Prince said that research had to be done.

· Barry Prince then brought the issue up about re-tiling the floors of the Clubhouse Lobby, Hallways, and Café. He said that 18” tiles were being considered, and that the budget had allotted $40,000.00 for the project.

Larry Granet made a motion to spend up to $40,000.00 for

re-tiling subject to Committee approval, and approval by the

Board of Directors. Seconded by Harry Sassower, and after

discussion from the floor and the Board the motion was

passed unanimously.

· Several residents thought that additional decorating be done at the same time. Mimi Plonsky suggested that we consider additional expenditures of funds for decorating until the budget is considered for the year 2011.

New Business

· Barry Prince stated that the old sun bathing area area have access other than going through the Fitness Center . Rick Leach discussed the fact that 2 companies had made a proposal for such a plan, one for $6,717.00, and the other from JCC was for $4,577.00, copies attached.

After some discussion Robert Dow made a motion to accept the

proposal from JCC for $4,577.00 to create access to the old

sun bathing area without passing through the Fitness Center .

Seconded by Feige Brody and passed unanimously.

· Barry Prince then spoke of the need of additional lighting on Shadywood, Hickorywood and Laurelwood streets in our community. There were 3 bids and the bid from Fine Line Electric, Inc. is the one chosen in the amount of $6,533.00.

Larry Granet made a motion to accept the bid from Fine Line

Electric, Inc. in the amount of $6,533.00. Seconded by Paul

Whitney and passed unanimously.

· The subject came up of our having intruders climbing up over our gates and fences to get into the community. We even greased the gates but the County made us remove the grease.

Audience Participation

· Linda Whitlock asked if the tennis courts could get grooming more frequently. Barry Prince said perhaps the players would stop playing a little earlier so that could be done.

· Audrey Arian asked how many foreclosures do we have. Joel Brusso replied 6 or 7, and that 30 homes were for sale in our area.

· Pat Andreoli, Committee Chairperson for the Fitness Center requested: Back gate should be locked; Air ducts should be

cleaned; Japanese tubs needed cleaning, to which Feige Brody

replied that they are tested and cleaned three times a week;

Wipe dispenser should be installed in the Defibrillator area.

· Marvin Grey suggested that the wood deck area should have a pathway marked off. Currently chairs and lounges are a hazard

Harry Sassower made a motion to adjourn at 11:30 A.M. Seconded by Larry Granet and passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Miriam Plonsky

Secretary