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LAKE VIEW ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIAITON
ANNUAL MEETING
May 3, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
The twelfth annual meeting of the Lake View Estate Property Owners Association was held May 3, 2010, at the Foley Civic Center. President Jerry DuBose called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. after a quorum was certified.
LAKE VIEW ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS
78 members present, 40 proxies assigned to members, 139 proxies assigned to the board = 265 attendees and proxies.
WELCOME
President Jerry DuBose welcomed everyone to the meeting.
INTRODUCTIONS
President Jerry DuBose introduced Board Members who were seated on the stage. Vice President Ba Porterfield, Secretary Joni Loock, Treasurer Ed Solomon, and ARC Chairman Ted Drozd.
CITY OFFICALS
Jerry DuBose introduced the special guests: Mayor John Korniar, Councilmen Ralph Hellmich, Police Chief David Wilson and Fire Chief Joey Garner.
Mayor Korniar spoke for the group.
He stated that the City of Foley finances are solid and similar to last year. However, next year may be more difficult.
Mayors of local areas have met regarding the oil spill. Updates will be on the Foley Website.
DeAnn Gardner, 9219 Lakeview Drive, asked what else would be built at the corner of Highway 20 and the Beach Expressway (where McDonalds is located). The Mayor replied that there is nothing definite at this time.
Phyllis Gregg, 9111 Clubhouse Drive, asked about the concert that had been planned for that area. The Mayor replied that “it has gone away”!
Linda Hewitt, 9320 Clubhouse Drive, asked about the expansion of recycling. The Mayor replied that the city would like to, but due partially to the economy, there are no plans at this time.
Jim Garner, 9311 Lakeview Drive, asked if there were organizations requesting volunteers to assist with cleaning the beaches if the oil slick comes to our area. The Mayor responded that information can be found on the website and other internet locations.
Chief Wilson stated that we have a very safe community.
President Jerry DuBose thanked the officials for their attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Joni Loock moved, Jim Loock seconded, to approve the minutes from the 2009 Annual Meeting. The minutes were approved.
REMARKS BY PRESIDENT
President Jerry DuBose made opening comments and established ground rules for conducting the business of the association.
2010 Annual Meeting Minutes
FINANCIAL REPORT
Ed Solomon, Treasurer, presented a secure financial picture with total assets of $77,070.00. Since the Board replaced West Beach Realty, between $20-$25 K for the year has been saved. Solomon recapped expenses of the year; stated that income for the year is $36,900 from dues and $10,320 from other sources; and Accounts Receivable have been reduced from 27 properties to 6 properties.
Ed Solomon presented the possible projects being considered by the Board in the 2011 Budget: 1) water meters at CR 12 entrances - $3,000 (already installed); 2) additional plants/flowers - $1,000; 3) grass-eating carp for Lake Muriel; 4) holiday banners; 5) lake fountain(s); 6) dog park; and 7) additional street lights.
Kathy Menk, 9010 Fairway Drive, questioned the financing of the proposed dog park.
President DuBose stated that his opinion was that IF the dog park were built, it would be built with donations. He encouraged people to read the web-site on the dog park.
Doug Harrall, 9190 Fairway Drive, who has had experience with fountains in different sized lakes spoke in favor of fountains in the lake stating the benefit to fish, etc.
Tom Spangrud, 9268 Lakeview Drive, asked about concerns for wildlife i.e. owls, herons, etc. Experts who have been consulted stated that there is no such danger.
Dan Barberi, 9216 Lakeview Drive, spoke in support of the fountains. He also expressed concern over silt that washes from the sod farm into the lake.
Ron Morgan, 9419 Clubhouse Drive, asked the opinion of the neighbors who would be in the proximity of the dog park. President DuBose has spoken with the owners, and they have no problem with the dog park.
Vic Juhola, 22965 County Road 12, said that fountains are expensive and opposed funding for fountain using dues dollars.
Linda Cate, 9462 Lakeview Drive, spoke in support of the fountains and the improvements in our community.
John Blue, 9150 Lakeview Drive, commented that owners who do not have dogs should not have to pay for the dog park.
COVENANT CHANGES AND ADDITIONS
Joni Loock, Secretary, presented the covenant changes and additions. The owners were requested to mark their ballots and pass them to the end of the aisle.
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
Sylvia Womack, Chair of the Beautification Committee, and Sherry Drozd thanked committee members and other volunteers for all their work. She thanked Jerry DuBose for posting yard of the month winners and pictures on
Glenlakes website. The 2009-10 winners were: May – George and Brenda Stone, 9349 Lakeview Drive; June – Michael Flanagan, 9285 Fairway Drive;
July – Ewald and Ursela Kreft, 9500 Lakeview Drive; August – Bill and Cheryl Johnson, 9865 Fairway Drive; September – Barbara Hayes and James Grago, 9120 Clubhouse Drive; October – Fred and Loralea Blake, 9005 Fairway Drive;
November - Wayne and Linda Terry, 9358 Lakeview Drive; December – Ed and Linda Hewitt, 9320 Clubhouse Drive; January – Bob and Carolyn Gunterman, 9335 Lakeview Drive; February – John and Eleanor Thompson, 9341 Lakeview Drive; March – Connie Stacey, 9131 Clubhouse Drive; April – George and Brenda Stone, 9349 Lakeview Drive.
Winners of the three $50.00 Lowe’s Gift Certificates:
- Bob and Carolyn Gunterman
- Connie Stacey
- Wayne and Linda Terry
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
Ted Drozd, ARC Chairman, reported on the past year’s activities of the committee. He summarized several approvals that were granted by the ARC committee such as 5 storm shutters, 4 satellite dishes, 4 concrete patio pads, 4 white vinyl enclosures for garbage cans, etc., 1 new home, 1 garage addition, new landscaping, and sea wall and dock, etc. He also explained how the ARC works.
REVIEW OF OLD BUSINESS
Dan Gormley updated the property owners on Baldwin County Sewer System negotiation of sewer rates. He stated that there are no new changes. Information is on the web-site.
Jan Taylor reported on the neighborhood watch. She stated that our neighborhood is a very quiet community. Signs have been posted at the entrances for both the “neighborhood watch” and “no solicitation.”
Minutes of Board meetings are posted on the web-site as well as in the hall at the clubhouse.
NEW BUSINESS
Cutting grass on vacant lots or abandoned homes is a large expense to the association. After discussion, the owners voted to continue cutting these lots at the expense of the association.
There will be two garage sales during the coming year: Saturday, October 16, 2010, and Saturday, March 19, 2011.
President DuBose thanked and commended Ba Porterfield for her many years of service to the association. The Board has appointed Paul Neenan, 9196 Clubhouse Drive, who will serve the remaining portion of Ba’s term which will end at the annual meeting in 2011.
Ron Morgan moved that we modify the bylaws to reflect that the language be changed to hold an election at the next annual meeting to fill an unexpired term. The motion will be placed on the agenda for the 2011 annual meeting.
The following people were elected to the Audit Committee: Sonja Mortimer, Linda Cate, Clyde Abrams, and Sue Loken. One member will serve as an alternate. Paul Neenan moved and Sheila Morgan seconded. The motion passed.
President DuBose announced that there would be a drive-by on Thursday,
May 6, to welcome home from Iraq Michael Neumiller (Karen Welch’s son), 9080 Lakeview Drive. Everyone is urged to meet at the Clubhouse in their golf carts at 5:30 p.m. so that we will be able to say “thank you.” Hopefully, the TV stations and newspapers will attend.
RESULTS OF VOTES FOR COVENANT AMENDENTS
President DuBose announced the following results:
Addition to Article Three:
- 3.19 - Use of Property - No previously approved structure shall be used for any purpose other than that for which it was original designed. I.e. a single family resident.
In favor – 256
Opposed - 9
- 3.20 - Tenants - Any Owner leasing or renting a residence shall provide to the Association Secretary a written statement, which shall provide: the name of the Owner and Tenant; the property leased; the duration of the lease. The Owner shall further confirm that his tenant is provided with a copy of the Association documents, including this declaration, the Articles of Incorporation, the covenants and the Bylaws of the Association.
In Favor - 257
Opposed - 8
Covenant change requires 185 affirmative votes.
- 3.09 – No sign or signboard of any kind shall be displayed to the public view on any A-Lot, B-Lot or C-Lot. The following exemptions apply: Professionally lettered For Sale or For Rent signs of reasonable size may be placed one each at the front and rear of any A-Lot, B-Lot or C-Lot by the owner or the real estate company that is under contract with the owner.
- Professionally lettered signs advertising the A-Lot, B-Lot, C-Lot or house is For Sale or Under Construction may be placed one each at the front and rear of the lot. The builder may keep the signs erected while a residential building or modification to the property or building is under construction or while the property is available for sale.
- One security company sign is acceptable and consistent with home security.
- One political sign may be displayed thirty (30) days before Election Day. Signs must be removed within seven (7) days after Election Day.
- In Favor – 249
- Opposed – 16
- 3.15 – Standardized mailboxes and newspaper boxes shall be used on all lots. The mailbox and the supporting posts must be black in color and conform to the requirements of the ARC. Other types (Masonry and Stucco) of mailboxes that conform to the ARC aesthetic requirements may be used at the owner’s risk. All proposed new or replacement boxes shall be approved by the ARC.
- In Favor – 251
- Opposed – 14
- 3.12 – No man-made fence shall be erected on any lot without the prior written approval of the ARC. Black aluminum simulated wrought-iron or wrought-iron fences of 36 inches to 48 inches will be allowed with approval of the ARC for A-Lots, B-Lots or C-Lots. All metal fences must be primed and painted and have a minimum of two horizontal rails. Decorative, treated wood or vinyl fences will be allowed on B-Lots that back up to the Sod Farm with prior approval by the ARC. No fence of any description, whether man-made or growing, shall be nearer the front lot line than the residential structure for that lot. Normally, vinyl or masonry fences will be approved which are from 42 to 72 inches in height for screens around pools, patios and outdoor utility equipment. No chain link fences are allowed.
- In Favor – 208
- Opposed – 57
- 6.01 – The spring lake, Lake Muriel, may be used for reasonable and safe recreational activities provided, however, no motorized (except electrical trolling motors) water craft or other vehicle of any sort shall be allowed on the lake. No person other than owners of one or more lots, or their reasonable number of invited guests, may use Lake Muriel. Fishing at the lake will be by permit only. Lot owners may obtain a fishing permit from the Lake Committee Chairman. A reasonable “one time only” fee will be charged for the issuance of the fishing permit. Persons fishing at Lake Muriel must have the permit visibly displayed at all times. All use of Lake Muriel shall be at the risk of the user and subject to any applicable laws, rules and regulations and ordinances of any governmental agency having jurisdiction.
- In Favor – 233
- Opposed – 28 (4 did not vote this issue)
- Opinions: Non-Covenant Changes
- Fountain for Lake Muriel
- In Favor – 164
- Opposed – 100 (1 did not vote this issue)
- Dog Park at Fairway and County Road 20
- In Favor – 157
- Opposed – 107 (1 did not vote this issue)
- Having no further business, Dan Barberi moved and Dan Gormely seconded to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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