BANYAN SPRINGS PROPERTY OWNERS

· Rick Leach announced that a Temporary Injunction hearing filed and held in Palm Beach County District Court on Thursday, July 8, 2010 was dismissed due to Banyan Springs Property Owners’ Association being under Florida Statutes #720, Home Owners Association, and not Florida Statutes #718, which covers Condominiums.

· Rick Leach also announced that a traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Military Trail and our rear entrance. A date has not been set yet.

Discussion following Rick Leach’s report:

· James O’Connell, resident of Condo #1, asked if, because we are a noteworthy customer of Comcast, will be getting some extras over and above what they offered to us. Barry Prince replied in the affirmative, stating that we will be getting additional channels, boxes, etc.

· Terry Whitlock, resident of Terrace Homes #2, basically challenged the court’s upholding of Statute #720 pertaining to Banyan Springs, and feels that he will challenge it again in court. Barry Prince replied if we have to go to court again, we will go.

· Shirley Pomerantz, resident of Condo #4, wanted to know how much the Board can spend without authorization. Rick Leach replied by saying that the Board can spend up to $200.00, per unit, plus cost of living index. This amount was declared several years ago, so the amount has risen.

· Susan Rund, resident of Condo #6, announced that we have a certified copy from the Secretary of State that we are governed under Statute #720.

· James O’Connell, resident of Condo #1, asked how much the Board is allowed to spend without a vote of approval from the home owners under Statute #720. He stated it was 10% of the annual budget. Barry Prince said that he would look into it and get back to Mr. O’Connell.

· Jeanne Balsam, resident of Terrace Homes #1, stated that she felt her E-Mail address was used for matters that disturbed her. Barry Prince answered that this was not part of this discussion and would she bring it up after the meeting, as her E-Mail was for public use as it was printed in our community address book.

Old Business

· Robert Dow announced that the Board will modify the amount of monies charged for requests for copies and viewing of records. This applies to the Florida Law stating that requests of this sort are to be in writing, sent to the Board by certified mail with return receipt requested.

· Rick Leach then said that due to several requests from Terry Whitlock, for example, that over 12 hours were spent looking back through old files, which have to be kept for 7 years.

· Robert Dow then asked Joel Brusso if he would modify his motion to change $25.00 per hour from persons checking and making copies for past meetings to $20.00 per hour. Joel Brusso agreed. A discussion followed: Terry Whitlock challenged Rick Leach’s statement. James O’Connell wanted to know how many other requests for old records had there been last month. Rick Leach replied, one. Barry Prince stated that requests for records and/or copies that take less than 15 minutes would not have a charge. Barry Prince called the motion and it was passed unanimously.

New Business

· Robert Dow announced that it was, according to our Rules and Regulations, illegal to post any written material on our Bulletin Boards, with some exceptions. He then held up and showed the audience a notice that was posted on the tennis courts Bulletin Board that was unauthorized. Copy attached. He went on to say according to Article 4b in our Rules book, a person or persons violating our Rules, whose violation is reported to our Violations Committee, can be fined. He stated that the posting of this sign was viewed by 2 witnesses.

· Joel Brusso spoke of our need to replace wire shelving in the kitchen in the Center with cabinets. He said that the least expensive and suitable cabinets presented were from the Accent Building Products Company in the amount of $1,312.55, including delivery. He said that our own people would install them. A few questions were asked regarding the cabinets, which were answered to the persons’ satisfaction.

· Harry Sassower made a motion to accept the proposal from Accent Building Products Company in the amount of $1,312.55 for Kitchen Cabinets in the Center. Seconded by Larry Granet and passed unanimously.

From the Audience

· Barbara Flaxman, resident of Condo #9, asked Mel Teitzman if a storage area was made available for easels, etc., he answered in the affirmative.

· David Lefton thanked the Board for using the public address system at the meeting today.

· Helen Tasch, resident of Condo #7, asked if persons who are not owners may ask questions at the meetings. Barry Prince said that they can.

· James O’Connell, resident of Condo #1, suggested that our meetings Agendas be posted on Channel #63, as well as the Minutes. Rick Leach replied with information that the Meeting Minutes of the previous meeting and Agenda are posted on our Website. Barry Prince said that he thought it was a good idea to post the forthcoming Meetings Agendas on Channel 63.

· A resident stated that she could not find the Minutes of the Budget Meeting. Rick Leach said that he could not find them on the Website either, but that she was welcome to go into the office and request a copy of those minutes.

· Faye Simensky, resident of Clearbrook, suggested that someone bring a mike to the folks who want to speak so that all can hear them. She also asked about the Satellite Pool Cabana flooring, which Barry Prince said he will show her after the meeting.

· Marty Joselle, resident of Condo #7, spoke about not wanting to attend a meeting and listen to 2 people who dominated the meeting.

· James O’Connell, resident of Condo #2, spoke and defended his actions of today.

· Terry Whitlock, resident of Terrace Homes #2, stated that in his opinion a secured website should be established so that persons with a code would have access to all records, and there would not be a need to have to pay to review these records.

· Barry Prince went on to state that Chris La Dagana, our café proprietor, has reduced the price of the large drinks back to $1.00 with a 50 cent charge for seconds, and also reduced the price of the small salads.

· Barry Prince then gave the President’s Update, copy attached, which was, in part, emotional and well received by the audience. One of the highlights of his report was the fact about the injunction that was submitted by 3 residents, not all homeowners. He also commended the Board for their work and position during this time.

Architectural

None at this time.

Larry Granet made a motion to adjourn at 11:15 A.M. Seconded by Harry Sassower and passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Miriam Plonsky

Secretary