BANYAN SPRINGS PROPERTY OWNERS

Barbara Flaxman made a motion to accept the Minutes of the August 21, 2008 Workshop Meeting as corrected. Seconded by Robert Dow and passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report – Joel Brusso

Joel Brusso gave an informal Treasurer’s Report, due to the fact that insurance funds were refunded, resulting in additional bookkeeping to be reported at the next Workshop Meeting. The funds will be disbursed to individual Associations and will go toward the incoming insurance bills from our new carrier, American Coastal Insurance Company.

Barbara Flaxman asked if the report would be available prior to the next meeting. Joel Brusso said that in all probability it would be ready within the next 2 weeks.

Management/President’s Update

Rick Leach read the Management Report, copy attached.

· One of the highlights is that the shuffleboard courts are being taped off and the white lines painted on September 22, 2008.

· Rick Leach was asked about the presence of white Ficas flies. He said that he was aware of their presence in our general areas, and he is monitoring their appearance on our shrubbery.

· Rick Leach reminded all that the P.O.A. General Meeting will be at 7:30 P.M. on October 15, 2008 in the Center.

Old Business

· Resident Doug Weaving expressed his annoyance at not being consulted about the installation of the 200 Carp fish into our lakes, prior to the execution of this project. He went on to state that a mistake has been made as to the number of fish put into our lakes to absolve them of weed growth and algae. Rick Leach assured him that more than one source has been consulted prior to the installation.

New Business

· Barry Prince read a note from Rita Sonnen that stated her sorrow about having to resign from the Calendar Committee as Chairperson due to her ill health. He commended her work on the Calendar and accepted her resignation. He appointed Sis Robinson to carry on as Chairperson of the Calendar Committee.

· Barry Prince announced that the Financial Committee will be starting its meetings at the end of September to prepare the 2009 Budget for Banyan Springs.

· Barry Prince was asked by Audrey Arian, Liaison to the COWBRA Committee, to announce that the appointment slip for the Flu Shots will be given out on September 22, 2008 from 9:00-11:00 A.M. in the Banyan Room.

· Barry Prince then asked the Board to approve of COWBRA holding its Annual Meeting on May 20, 2009 in our Center. Al Kadin made a motion to allow the above. Seconded by Robert Dow and passed unanimously.

· Barry Prince then spoke, very gravely, about a rumor that was being circulated around our community about a sum of $75,000.00 missing from our treasury. He stated that the amount of monies in question had been successfully explained to those who asked. He then stated that he will look into the matter of who perpetuated the rumor, and will take the necessary steps to rectify the matter.

· Jeanne Balsam, resident, asked if the refund of the insurance monies from the new insurance carrier would be distributed to the individual Associations. Barry Prince answered by saying the monies would be deducted from the forthcoming premiums, and not returned in cash to the Associations.

Beauty Salon Renovations

· Arthur Beer, Chairperson, reported that some preliminary figures were available for the cost of renovations. He reported, that amount was approximately $43,000.00.

· When asked by Al Kadin regarding the Beauty Salon renovations, Arthur Beer said that he could not give us a set of figures at this time as they were all preliminary, but Arthur Beer did give Al Kadin some figures assuring us that they were preliminary. Arthur Beer made a motion, which was seconded by Mimi Plonsky, for the Board to vote on an “up front” amount of no more than $3,500.00 to pay an architect, recommended by the contractor, to draw plans for the renovations. After much discussion by the Board, a vote was called. The vote was one Director, Arthur Beer, in favor of the motion, and seven against. The motion was not carried.

· Barbara Flaxman, Director, addressed Rick Leach and asked whether or not the 3-story buildings had a fire alarm system which, when employed, rang in the fire station. He answered that he did not know if all the buildings were equipped in that manner, and would look into it. He also stated that if Associations wanted that service, they could obtain it for their buildings.

Arthur Beer made a motion to adjourn at 11:15 A.M. Seconded by Robert Dow and passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Miriam Plonsky

Secretary