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BANYAN
SPRINGS PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION BOARD
OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP MEETING
Barry Prince called the meeting to order at
Present:
Barry Prince, President
Robert Dow, Vice President
Joel Brusso, Treasurer
Feige Brody, Director
Harry Sassower, Director
Mel Teitzman, Director
Paul Whitney, Director
Rick Leach represented Management
Absent:
Larry Granet, Director
Miriam Plonsky, Secretary Reading of the Minutes
– Feige Brody, Secretary Pro Tem
Mel Teitzman made a motion to accept the Minutes of the Treasurer’s Report
– Joel Brusso
Copy attached. Joel Brusso stated that the report had not changed overnight, and he would be happy to repeat the information.
Feige Brody made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Seconded by
Harry Sassower and passed unanimously. Management/President’s Update
– Rick Leach read the Management Update. Copy attached. ·
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question was asked if the cleaning of the sidewalks would damage the grass. Rick
Leach answered that the chemical and pressure cleaning will be done by the
vendor because they have the proper hoses to do the job effectively. The staff
does not have the hoses to do the job properly. The longer hoses will wash the
chemicals and the grass will not be damaged. New Business ·
Harry
Sassower suggested a committee be formed to consider long term work that can be
considered for future budgets. For example, he spoke about the poor condition of
the shower and bathroom near the pool. They are in deplorable condition and
should be repaired or redone in the future. Barry Prince clarified that it was
the outdoor shower area and it had been looked into. The wood had rotted inside
and everything would have to be replaced. Redoing the shower area would be very
costly. Barry Prince said it would be too costly but he would look into it for
the future. It does need looking into. Architectural
Request ·
Rick
Leach said there was one, but it had to be returned for another signature, so it
would not be taken up now. Suggestion
Box
None Audience
Participation ·
Doris
Perlmutter, resident, asked for a clarification of when the gardener comes
regarding tree trimming. Rick Leach replied that tree trimming is done in March
or April, but if there is some emergency that needs attention, write a work
order and it will be looked at. It is on file now. ·
Barbara
Flaxman, resident, asked if there was a delinquent amount owed and if so what is
done about the problem. Joel Brusso explained that it does not affect the
budget. There is a $10,000.00 reserve for bad debt. We cannot foreclose as the
bank comes first. However, we are not in bad shape. The State has guaranteed a
one year payment once the bank takes over. ·
Susan
Rund, resident, asked if the for rent sign in the window is allowed. Joel Brusso
replied that there is a section that permits 12 inch signs in some documents.
The POA does not allow, but the Condo documents overrule the POA. However, no
sign should be over 12 inches and the sign you are referring to is larger and
should not be allowed. ·
Cindy
Clay, resident, is speaking for the Tennis Pro. Could the people who are
watching the pool area also look at the tennis courts to see that proper
sneakers are worn and report other problems. Harry Sassower suggested that Ellen
Solmonsohn, the Tennis Chairman should be consulted about the problem. ·
Jeanne
Balsom, resident, asked for an explanation of the $40,000.00 that is budgeted
for a floor change in the café and lobby. Barry Prince replied that it is just
a suggestion and it has to be included in the budget if anything is to be done.
There have been complaints that the Mexican tile is dangerous as it causes
problems with walking, or the chairs get stuck and the grout is uneven. A
presentation will be made eventually and the Decorating Committee will present
it to the Board. There will be time for discussion, but nothing can be done if
it is not in the budget. ·
Sis
Robinson, Chairman of the Election Committee, reported that any Board Member
whose time has expired may give in their resume if they plan to run for their
seat. ·
At
this time, Barry Prince suggested that we go into the Center to hear the
presentation of the Decorating Committee for the panels to be purchased for the
walls of the Center. All proceeded to the Center where the presentation was
made. Doris Perlmutter thanked the Committee for all their time and work.
Feige Brody made a motion to adjourn at
Respectfully submitted,
Feige Brody
Secretary Pro Tem |