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BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday, November 14, 2011


Call to Order:  The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm at the management office of Reconcilable Differences; 109 Long Point Rd, Cape Canaveral.

Establish Quorum of Members:  Board members present were Ray Granberry-President, Beverly Davis-Sec/Treasurer and Crystal Kinda-Vice President.  Kathy Watts represented Reconcilable Differences (RDI). One resident also attended. 

Proof of Meeting Notice:  Kathy Watts stated the agenda was posted on October 27, 2011 on the association bulletin board and mailed to all owners.

Approval of minutes from the November 4, 2010 and March 11, 2011 meetings:
Beverly Davis made a motion to approve the minutes from the November 4, 2010.  Crystal Kinda seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Ray Granberry made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 11, 2011.  Beverly Davis seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Discussion and Approval of 2012 Budget:
Ray Granberry made a motion to approve the 2012 Proposed Budget with a Fully Funded Reserve as presented by Reconcilable Differences for $430.00 per unit/ per quarter.  Crystal Kinda seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Unfinished Business:

New Business:
Guest Speaker – Jodi Taylor from Automatic Rain:  
Jodi discussed adjusting the timers for the sprinklers. Presently the city turns the water on from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the Association timers are set for 12 a.m. to 7 a.m. which means by the time our timers start there is very little water and pressure left. Jody said his first order of business would be:
1) define the valves aren't opening and get them running correctly.
2) combine some of the zones so there aren't so many that need to be run.
3) adjust the time for the oscillating heads which need three times as much time as the pop-ups.

Any parts we require will be billed quarterly.

The Board voted unanimously to contract with Jodi Taylor from Automatic Rain to inspect and repair sprinklers system for ________________ per month.  Kathy will contact GroundTec to cancel their monthly sprinkler inspection.
 

Set Next Meeting Date:  The next Board meeting will be the Annual Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 12, 2012 at 6pm.    

 Adjournment:  With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Watts, CMCA, LCAM #27668
Reconcilable Differences, Inc.



MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE CAPE GARDENS OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC
Held March 11, 2011 at the
Management Office, Reconcilable Differences,
at 109 Long Point Rd, Cape Canaveral, FL



MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:  The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Ray Granberry-President.

CERTIFICATION OF PROXIES & ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM OF MEMBERS FOR ANNUAL MEETING:  Sixteen (16) were needed either in person or by proxy.  Eight (8) proxies were received and four (4) owners were present totaling twelve (12).  A quorum was not established for the Annual Meeting.

READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM 2008 and 2009 ANNUAL MEETING:  Since there was no annual meeting, the minutes could not be approved and will need to be approved at the next annual meeting.

PRESENTATION OF 2011 BOARD MEMBERS:  The 2011 Board will consist of owners Ray Granberry, Beverly Davis and Crystal Kinda.

This session was closed at 5:35 pm.

Respectfully,

Kathy Watts, CMCA, LCAM #27668
Reconcilable Differences


THE CAPE GARDENS OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC
Board/Organizational Meeting
held March 11, 2011 at the
Management Office, Reconcilable Differences,
at 109 Long Point Rd, Cape Canaveral, FL



The Organizational Meeting was called to order at 5:35 pm.

Establishment of a Quorum:  Board Members Beverly Davis, Ray Granberry and Crystal Kinda were present, as were owners Hazel Banks and Ed Kinda.  Kathy Watts and Michelle Dugan represented RDI.

Appointment of Officers:
Ray Granberry volunteered to be president.  All in favor.
Crystal Kinda volunteered to be Vice President. All in favor.
Beverly Davis volunteered to be Sec/Treasurer.  All in favor.

Financials:
As of February 28, 2011, the association had $15,187.97 in the Operating Account and $18,509.42 in the Reserve Account.  All bills have been paid and we’re within the budget so far this year.

New Business:

  • Mr. Sol Katz, President of the River Gardens HOA visited the RDI office to discuss issues he has with the pool.  Mr. Katz feels Cape Gardens needs to look into a fence to the east of the pool in addition to the bushes already planted for privacy.  Kathy explained earlier in the day when Mr. Katz visited that the plants are fast growers and by the end of the summer will be 4 feet tall.  They will be kept at a height of 6 to 8 feet after that but it takes time for the growth.  Mr. Katz also felt that better quality patio furniture needs to be purchased and that River Gardens will pay for half of the cost.  The Board discussed the request and authorized the purchase of 4 chairs and 1 table.
  • The Board requested that any vandalism be reported to the police no matter how minor.
  • Beverly suggested a floodlight with a motion detector be installed outside the bathrooms to hopefully curtail any vandalism.  Management will purchase the floodlights and have them installed as soon as possible.
  • The issue of the paint color for the Association was brought up Hazel Banks stated she thought she had some left over from last time she painted and that it was purchased from Sherwin-Williams. Hazel will look into this and let management know if she has any paint.  Once we determine the color and the number, management will place it in their files for any owner who calls and wishes the information.
  • The Board members requested an updated owners list.  Kathy stated she'll be happy to send the owners list to the Board and also informed those present that due to changes in Florida Statute 720 we are not allowed to give out phone numbers and e-mail addresses to other residents.
  • Crystal felt the lights at the entrance are too low and it's causing a shadow which is obstructing the view when you're exiting the area.  Kathy stated that she would call the landscaper and request they trim the bushes back slightly. They will also be requested to trim around the “No Parking” sign on King Neptune so it is clearly visible.
  • It was felt the plants on the “fingers” are in need of fertilizing.  Kathy stated she will call Pearce Pest & Fertilizer and request they fertilize the plants.
  • The following items are issues that management will get updated bids for:  1) determine if the pipes on the north side of King Neptune Lane are reclaimed water and if they are being used.  2) call for a bid on trimming all of the oleanders behind the units on King Neptune to 12 feet.  3) call for a bid on the price of a fence on the east side of the pool to be placed on the far side of the new bushes.  4)  call companies for a price on installing a railing on the sidewalk at the drainage area on King Neptune.


With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 pm.

Respectfully,

Kathy Watts, LCAM #27668
Community Association Manager