BANYAN SPRINGS PROPERTY OWNERS

Larry Granet made a motion to accept the Minutes of the October 29, 2009 Workshop Meeting as corrected. Seconded by Feige Brody and passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report – Joel Brusso

Copy attached.

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

Howard Weinberg, President of Condo #9, asked what our average monthly expenses are and was answered by Joel Brusso that it is about $160,000.00 a month.

Management & President’s Update – Rick Leach gave the report. Copy attached.

Old Business

· Larry Granet reported the problem with the air conditioning in the Billiard Room. It was explained by Barry Prince that when the old APR was changed to the card rooms and the billiard room, the two air conditioners were not working adequately for the divided area, with the card rooms getting too cold and the billiard room not enough. Management is looking into repairing or replacing the units. Joel Brusso suggested a split unit as it should be less expensive and then could evenly distribute the air.

· Esther Feldman complained that the landscaping company was leaving the leaves that are blown onto her property and it looks disgraceful. Barry Prince suggested that she put in a work order.

New Business

· A copy of the contract from Trugreen Co. has been submitted. It is for 12 months at the same price with the same conditions as the last contract. A motion to approve the contract was made by Robert Dow. Larry Granet questioned whether there was a supervisor or foreman to check that the work has been done properly. Barry Prince said that John Snyder, Asst. Manger, oversees the landscaping. This company is better than our old landscaping company and costs $20,000.00 less, but some things do fall through the cracks, and they do fall behind. Audrey Arian asked if the hedge trimming is supposed to be done monthly. Barry Prince explained that because of summer rains the Trugreen Co. did fall behind so Rick Leach and David Lefton and all the supervisors of the company met to complain about the work schedule not being followed. Larry Granet suggested that a copy of the contract be given to all the condo presidents so they could check the work being done. Seconded by Paul Whitney and passed unanimously.

· Douglas Weaving was recognized from the floor and questioned when the Board of Directors gets copies of the contracts before it is submitted to a vote. Barry Prince answered that he, Rick Leach and David Lefton went over the contract and since it was exactly the same, without any increase, Board members were given copies of the contract on the day of the meeting, especially since there was no need for negotiation. Doug Weaving suggested that any time a contract is submitted, the whole Board should be given copies before the votes are taken at the meeting.

· The Budget of 2010 and dates for discussion was presented. The purpose today is to hear from the Board before mailing it to the residents. Feige Brody asked for an explanation of the changes from $30,000.00 to $20,000.00 in the total reserves for the 2010 Budget. Feige Brody asked if there would be a discussion of the $40,000.00 flooring in the Clubhouse for an upgrading of the facility. She was assured that residents would be able to give their opinions. Larry Granet praised Barry Prince and the Budget Committee for bringing the Budget in with only a $3.00 increase in our maintenance.

· Larry Granet made a motion to accept the Budget of 2010 being mailed to all residents. Seconded by Feige Brody and passed unanimously.

Architectural Requests

None

Suggestion Box

· A suggestion was made to put another ramp near the café. In the discussion that followed there were questions about the need for another ramp since there is one near the pool and shower. Also, remember this is not an assisted living facility though we do want to help those who are disabled. However, management will look into the cost factors.

Audience Participation

· George Bain questioned the signs in the windows and was told the For Sale sign will be removed. The other is not a sign, but the name of the company doing the work and as soon as the permits are received, they will be removed also.

· Audrey Arian spoke about COBWRA. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s office is offering Operation Medicine Cabinet. All expired or unwanted drugs should not be flushed down the toilet. The Sheriff’s Department will be collecting these drugs on November 14^th at the Boynton Beach Mall.

· A questions was raised about the amount of people using the Fitness Center when Fahad is present. Barry Prince is planning a meeting with the Spa Committee and Fahad to get suggestions for use of the facility when Fahad is not present.

Larry Granet made a motion to adjourn at 11:00 A.M. Seconded by Paul Whitney and passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Feige Brody

Secretary Pro-Tem