DREAMS LANDING CONDOMINIUM BOARD MINUTES

Tuesday, April 27, 2004

 

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Vicki Lathom, President

Dennis Seymour, Vice President

Ray Turner, Treasurer

Rusty Bergen, Secretary

 

MANAGEMENT COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE PRESENT:

Dennis Sesplankis, Regional Property Manager

 

OWNERS PRESENT:


Christine Alvey

Jean Morrow

Christy O’Hare

Steve O’Hare

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CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.

 

 

MINUTES:

 

Upon motion, the minutes of the March 30, 2004 meeting were approved as submitted.

 

 

 

NEXT BOARD MEETING: The next Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 7:00 PM. 

 

 

ANOUNCEMENTS

 

Vicki Lathom reported that Carl Truitt has left Brodie Management.  She also advised that Mark Cumberpatch has submitted his resignation from the Dreams Landing Board of Directors.  The Board discussed the options of how to fill the vacancy thus created, and Ray suggested that in the past an incumbent Board member would resign and then be appointed by the Board to serve out the term of the departing member.  The purpose, to give the community as a whole the opportunity to vote on the newest Board selected member.  It was agreed that Rusty Bergen resign his Board position, and the Board then voted to appoint him to fill out the vacant term.

 

This now leaves one vacancy for the Board.  Under the rules, the Board will vote to appoint one to fill the position.  Any owner interested in serving should make their interest known to any member of the Board, or submit a letter to the management agent (Brodie).

 

 

 

MANAGEMENT REPORT

 

Dennis Sesplankis advised that a hanging tree limb had been removed in front of the 100 building.  Also, Gutter Helmet has been advised to expedite its work to correct issues with rain gutters.  Brodie is in the process of obtaining bids for various concrete work throughout the community.

 

Following up on a matter discussed at the last Board meeting, Dennis reported that a contractor hired by Brodie has offered its opinion that the radon mitigation equipment installed in a unit in the 1000 building was located in the only practical location available.  The Board had wanted to know the feasibility of moving it to the rear of the building.  Based on this report, the Board decided to table the issue pending determination of the cost to mitigate the appearance of the equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

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OWNERS’ ISSUES

 

 

It was reported that there is a pipe outside of Unit 1304 which appears to be missing a cover.  It was suggested that this is probably the water shut-off valve for that building.  Further, it was suggested that the proper tools needed to operate the various shut-off valves should be made available in case of emergencies.  Brodie will investigate this situation.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

ARCHITECTURE COMMITTEE: 

 

No report.

 

 

FITNESS CLUB: 

 

No report.

 

 

GROUNDS:

 

Ray Turner reported as temporary acting committee chair.  He related that a meeting of interested persons was held on April 13th   with eight residents attending.  At least two other residents had expressed interest in participating but were not available to attend.  At the meeting, it was agreed that the work of the committee could be divided into three areas; mowing, watering and landscaping (including trees).  The contract with Brickman specifies a fixed number of mowings and edging, so the committee will monitor this.  Pam Cicetti has agreed to head the landscaping component.  She is performing an inventory of shrubs and flowers and will be reporting back to the committee.  Monica Williams has again volunteered to head the watering team, and she has already distributed sprinklers.  There is a need for a spigot in front of the 900 building; Brodie will address.  There is $5,000 in the current budget for replacement shrub plantings.  The Board voted to give the grounds committee authority to make timely plantings.  Replacement landscaping is needed at the side of 1001.  Brodie will obtain advice from an arborist as to what would be most appropriate along with a cost estimate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MARINA COMMITTEE:

 

Dennis Seymour noted that slip occupancy forms are being distributed.  These are to be completed and returned, along with $150, to Dennis at 701.  They are not to be sent to Brodie Management.

 

PET COMMITTEE:

 

No report.

 

POOL:

 

Ray reported that the pool will open Saturday, May 22nd .    The annual pool letter will be sent out within the next few weeks.  The pool deck has been power cleaned at a price of $375.  It has been determined that it is not practical to make any major bathroom repairs in the pool house until the fall.

 

SECURITY/PARKING:

 

Dennis Seymour reported of a recent incident of a resident being followed by an unknown individual into the community.  Rusty Bergen discussed that there are several vehicles being parked in the community lots which do not display either parking stickers or signs in the windshield identifying that the vehicle belongs to a guest of a specific unit.  The Board agreed that warning notices should be used in such cases.

 

 

SEWER:

 

Vicki Lathom reported about a recent on site meeting between members of the board and Ron Hartman and Bruce Wright of Anne Arundel County.  Our engineer Victor Hare also participated.  The county representatives were here to hear our concerns and desires respective to where the equipment necessary for the public sewage hook up will be located.  They are now aware of our strong preference that most if not all above ground equipment be housed in the existing sewage treatment building.

 

 

 

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TREASURER’S REPORT

 

 

Ray reported that one unit is delinquent in condominium fees.  Maintenance costs are still somewhat over budget.  Ray is looking to see if any of these expenses should be more properly charged against reserves.  Snow removal expenses are $1,500 over the 2004 budget.  To date we have spent $2,400 of $4,000 budgeted for sewage treatment maintenance.  Otherwise, Ray reported that we currently are just about on budget.  It was discussed that we are supposed to be billing various neighbors of the community for water and trash collection.  It appears that this may not be happening.  Brodie will look into this.

 

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OLD BUSINESS

 

The Board addressed the fact that real estate sale signs have been placed in two unit windows in the 500 building.  This is a violation of the recorded community rules and regulations.

 

The Summer Solstice party will be held at the pool house on June 19th beginning at 6:00 PM.  The format is “BYOB” and bring food to share.  Anyone wishing to help with the party should contact Vicki Lathom.

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NEW BUSINESS

 

None other than matters contained elsewhere herein.

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ADJOURNMENT:  Upon motion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 PM.

 

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Rusty Bergen, Secretary