Saturday, January 21, 2012

Preston Hollow Homeowners Association News



Twenty-two people attended the January 17, 2012 Meeting of the Preston Hollow HOA for a Meet ‘N Greet with desserts at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Meeting Called to Order at 7:00 p.m.

New Board members John Cucinella, External Affairs VP, Lisa Groeneveld, Internal Affairs VP, and Joe Deller, Treasurer were introduced by Chairperson Sharon Ricks, Secretary.  Also present were the ACC Coordinator Ellis Tenenbaum, Bill Thompson Crimewatch, and Judy Thompson, Member at Large. 

Recognition for past service and a gift for each were presented to former Board members Kurt Naser, President; Margaret Greco, Treasurer; and Al Walker, Jr., VP Internal Affairs.

Treasurer Joe Deller has received a quotation for E & O Coverage for the Board .  He reported on the transition of the   PH HOA Checking Account with Joe and Sharon listed as signatories. Letters for annual dues were mailed and to date just under 50% .

John Cucinella announced the watering times for the PH common grounds are Tuesdays and Fridays beginning at 12 a.m. and 4 p.m. A Springtime “freshen up” of the PH entrance discussion was initiated and John asked for volunteers to provide plants and flowers to enhance our Community. He welcomes your ideas.

VP Lisa Groeneveld spoke with John Bloom from United Communities of Hernando County.  He put Lisa on his mail list to receive meeting notices from him.   He also stated should anyone else want to receive one, he will add them to the list as well.  Lisa plans to have Alan post this info on the PHHOA Blog.  She also contacted the Tax Collector’s Office, Emergency Management, and Brenda Frazier with Hernando County Communications via e-mail to notify of changes, as well. 

Member at large, Judy Thompson has obtained the disc for the  PHHOA Directory. She asked to be contacted by those who wish to work on the project after February, when she will have completed another project for a Non-Project. Judy intends to have the HOA  Directory completed within the first quarter of 2012.

ACC Coordinator Ellis Tenenbaum discussed the ACC  Guidelines which were never filed with the county,  and with Board approval, will abide by the Guidelines published in the original document in 1991.  A work is in progress is to bring the Guidelines into conformance by the Florida Statutes.  Some work will need to be done to see why the new guidelines were not filed and even these now need some updating to meet new changes in the county and state laws.

Crime Watch Chairman Bill Thompson introduced the Block Captains: Carlos Manrique, Charles Vidikis, Al Walker, and Tyrone Ricks.  Bill met with Deputy Spooner to coordinate the process of finger printing and background checks, a requirement by the County in order to Certify his team .

John Cucinella discussed the creation of an Emergency Response Team for PHHOA in the event of a disaster. 

Ron Silinsky led a discussion about resuming the Block Party for Preston Hollow. Give your comments/suggestions to anyone on the Board for this upcoming fun event.  No date has been set.

PHHOA Yard Sale set for SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012.

Until further Notice, the PHHOA Quarterly Meetings will take place at the Thompson’s, located at 362 Forest Wood Ct., with next Meeting  on April 17, 2012 a ”Meet ‘N Greet” @ 6:30 p.m.  Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.

Editor/Secretary
Sharon Ricks – January 21, 2012

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