DREAMS LANDING CONDOMINIUM BOARD MINUTES

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CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM.

MINUTES:

Upon motion, the minutes of the January 25, 2005 meeting were approved as submitted.

NEXT BOARD MEETING: The next Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 7:00 PM.

MANAGEMENT REPORT

Dennis Sesplankis addressed the following issues:

· Brodie obtained a bid for concrete repair or replacement of the front porch at 902. At the suggestion of the owner, the Board approved a repair patch as a total replacement would require additional work to maintain the porch overhang. The repair cost is $180 (replacement was estimated to be $980).

· Estimates from contractors are being taken pertaining to repairs and improvements to the pool house. The Board requested additional research to determine whether the contemplated renovations would be required by law to comply with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) building requirements.

· Long Fence has submitted a bid to replace the pool fence, including the entrance gates. The Board approved the project.

· The gutter helmets have all been removed by Blair Construction. On a related note, a number of complaints have been received concerning nails and other metal debris left on the grounds by the contractor. Brodie will have the contractor return to detect and remove any residue.

· Brickman has submitted a renewal lawn care contract for three years which proposes no increase in cost for 2005. The Board directed Brodie to accept the contract proposal.

· Senate Bill 698 (and a companion House Bill), pending in the current General Assembly session, would alter the notice and meeting requirements for condominium associations. Brodie Management believes that this bill, if enacted, would impose unreasonable burdens on small and mid-sized associations such as Dreams Landing, as well as on property management companies, which would increase their costs to associations. Brodie and the Board have voiced concerns to various legislative officials involved in consideration of the legislation.

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OWNERS’ ISSUES

It was reported that a light behind the 1300 building is not operating.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS

ARCHITECTURE COMMITTEE:

No report.

FITNESS CLUB:

Jill Voran advised that one of the two treadmills is not working. Jill and the Board agreed that it may be time to replace this machine. Additionally, the control panel on one of the life-cycles is not working. Replacement of a battery may correct that problem. So as to assist the club and the Board in deciding what course to take, Brodie will obtain prices on new treadmills and life cycles, including a comparison between leasing and purchasing. Brodie will also check on the cable television being used in the club to ensure that we are not paying for more services than reasonably needed.

GROUNDS:

No report.

MARINA COMMITTEE:

Dennis Seymour reported that members of the committee met on February 19^th. The Committee proposed a 2005 budget with a bottom line unchanged from the previous year. Upon motion, the Board voted to approve the budget as submitted. The committee also submitted a proposed boat lift maintenance agreement form which sets forth the obligations of present and future boat lift owners. The Board voted to approve the use of the form, subject to certain modifications.

PET COMMITTEE:

No report.

POOL:

Ray reported that the will be meeting with the operator of American Pools, the new pool operations contractor for the upcoming season.

SECURITY/PARKING:

There was a report of suspicious individuals loitering late at night in the area of the entrance to the community. All residents are encouraged to report suspicious activities to the police.

SEWER:

The Anne Arundel County representatives have advised that permits for the construction of the pumping facility are in progress that that a loan closing is anticipated to occur in the spring.

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TREASURER’S REPORT

Ray reported that to date $4,000 has been spent on snow removal. The budget allocation for the year is $8,000. Expenditures for maintenance of the sewer collection system are over budget and no doubt will be so for the year. Overall, we are currently under budget by approximately $2,700.

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OLD BUSINESS

Dennis Seymour reported that the twenty-one sewer collection clean-out accesses have been located. There is still the need to locate the various building water shut-off valves, and to obtain the appropriate tools needed to operate the valves. It is also necessary to obtain an inspection under the 500 building to see if there is inappropriate venting of a range into the crawl space.

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NEW BUSINESS

Dreams Landing will request that the county repair the various pot holes which have developed on Dreams Landing Way.

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ADJOURNMENT: Upon motion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Rusty Bergen, Secretary