Wednesday, April 16, 2014

PHHOA April 2014 Newsletter

PRESTON HOLLOW HOA N E W S
April 14, 2014

Hello, Preston Hollow Homeowners,

If you were unable to attend the PHHOA meeting last Wednesday April 9, you missed a good, informative meeting with lots of lively discussion. Barry Buchmiller began the meeting on a positive note stating how good the Community looks overall and his perspective was that most Community members are happy with Preston Hollow.

Secretary Sharon Ricks, in lieu of a Treasurer, reported the financial status as of March 31, 2014 as follows: Savings Account: $14,917.28; Checking Account: $28,912.57. A Motion was made and carried to transfer $5000 from the Checking Account into the Savings Account.

VP Lisa Groeneveld welcomed new Community members to the meeting. She explained the process of selling a property and the criteria for ascertaining that all property assessments and liens must be satisfied before the property could be “closed” or sold. Last week she processed two Estoppels for properties in Preston Hollow; one at Clarendon Ct. and another on Forest Wood Ct. The owners expressed their happiness to live in such a beautiful community. The checks for the two properties were retrieved from the PH mailbox the day of this meeting as reported by Sharon Ricks. Another property is pending to close on April 24, 2014. That owner has been in e-mail contact with members of the Board and is eager to move here.

Lisa also reported that the bushes at the front wall are filling in nicely, but should probably be trimmed soon. She added that the front wall was painted by West Coast Painting and if anyone wanted their contact info to let her know. A member noted that the wall had mortar bleeding through the stucco. Lisa noted that West Coast Painting has a one-year warranty on their work, so she would give a call to have them take a look at it.

Barry reported extensive repair of the electrical system at the entrance. Lights were not working for a few days until an electrical contractor could be located. Three phase contacts were broken, several gang bell blades broken and now replaced. Barry and the Board agreed the cost of $472 to repair and replace this work was a reasonable fee.

VP and Member at Large Judy Thompson gave an in-depth report of the “Failure to Maintain” issues affecting Preston Hollow. She noted new Complaint Forms were created and were placed on the table for anyone to take as they left the meeting. She would also place those forms on the PHHOA Blogsite, as well.

She informed the members that PHHOA Board representatives met with the attorney as requested by a member at the January 9, 2014 meeting, and that the violations will be processed as previously outlined.

Judy discussed the 720 Law which is the State Law overseeing the management of HOAs in Florida. The Law clearly allows for charging a fine of $100 a day up to $1000 for failure to maintain lots within an HOA. Her suggestion was to charge $50/day for a total of 20 days for a total of $1000 in the event of this violation. A Motion was made and passed unanimously for an Amendment to levy a charge of $50 per day for 20 days. Judy will post the Amendment onto the PH HOA blogsite, and deliver to each Homeowner.

Judy also presented a Mission Statement (read by Lisa Groeneveld) that she wished to have signed by each Board member and adopted as another Amendment. Lisa made the Motion, and it was passed unanimously by the Board to adopt the Mission Statement as read. This, too, will be posted on the PHHOA Blogspot.

Judy then discussed and recommended that PHHOA incorporate a document entitled a “Nuisance Statement” as part of paragraph 11 of 19 of the PH Guidelines of 2012. Judy suggested that a need for something in writing relating to bullying needed to be acted on. However, no action was taken on this issue and the discussion was tabled.

Bill Thompson, Chair of Crime Watch, reported the findings of a meeting with the Sheriff on March 19, 2014. He explained the program called the “Care Line” in which a person could be contacted daily after signing on to the program in the event of illness or an emergency. Bill further noted the continuation of the “snatch and grab” from open garages, and entry through back door and sliders. He cautioned everyone to be vigilant around their properties.

A homeowner stated the DRA near his property was not recently mowed. Barry would notify the Lawn Mowing Services to do so.

The PHHOA Yard Sale will be Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 8 – 2 pm.

Please mark the date of the next PHHOA meeting for Wednesday, July 9, 2014 @ 7 pm.

Sincerely,

Sharon Ricks, Secretary
PRESTON HOLLOW HOA

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