Meeting Minutes
Approved at February 8, 2011 Annual Meeting
Chelsea Woods Homeowner’s Association
Annual Membership Meeting
February 9, 2010

Members Present: Chris Waguespack, John Stoudt, Tom Kravets, Wally White, Susan Beveridge, Scott Harden, Matt Gibbons, Kim Coburn.

Members Absent: Bruce Lieske

The meeting was held at Seminole County Public Library, Oviedo. Chris W. called the meeting to order at 6:21 p.m. Quorum confirmed, including proxies.

Meeting Minutes: Minutes from 2009 Annual Members Meeting reviewed, Motion to approve by Matt Gibbons; Seconded by Wally W.; approved without objection.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Halloween parade/party: Chris W. reported success of the parade and party, thanking Kim C., and all who helped.

Yard Sale: Chris W. reported its success, anticipates another community garage sale this Spring.

Beautification/Maintenance: Discussion on addition of flowers, Holiday Wreaths, and replacement of the bench and additional work at the pond property, as well as lights and electrical repairs at the North entrance. Some additional tampering has occurred with the lights / fountain timer at the pond- Chris W. indicates they are newly locked, without further indication of tampering.

417 Task Force: Ken Shiflett confirmed this year that no sound study had been done for the 6-lane extension, which may serve as grounds to request this sound study when progress continues. Sound study was done for the 8 lane expansion, which did not meet threshold for creation of a sound wall, due to the number of houses that would be affected. Turnpike authority indicates the prospect of expanding to 6 lanes would not occur before 2019 due to budget restrictions. Will continue to monitor as necessary.

Email communications: Scott H. reported the new e-mail system has approximately 200 e-mail addresses. Will use the system to send information specifically associated with Chelsea Woods, while items of city-wide interest mostly handled by Winter Springs city and/or police alerts.

Road repairs: Some improvement reported, but still full repair is needed; will follow-up with the city as necessary.

Treasurer / Membership: report by Sue B. Current balance is $17,321.50. Paid membership = 143. We are budgeted for 190 members, and 2009 actual = 195 members. No major unplanned expenses in the past year, beyond some lighting, electrical repairs, signs, and replacement bench at the pond. Last year realized a $3,000 surplus, and anticipates similar result this year.

Motion to approve the budget made by Tom C, with second by Mr. Don Ryter; approved without objection.

Welcome: Kim Coburn indicates 6 new homeowners in the past year, with welcome packet and personal invitation to the annual meeting to each new homeowner.

Deed Restrictions; John Stoudt indicates a few applications for fences, one addition, and one paved driveway- all approved.

Newsletter: We have transitioned from Microsoft Publisher to a more user-friendly format to reduce labor investment. Seeking a replacement editor..

Community Action Committee: Tom will continue to attend upcoming CAC meetings and report as necessary.

New Business:

Election of Board Members No new vacancies; Terms expired for Bruce L, Sue B., and Chris W.; all agreed to continue to serve another term. No other nominations from the floor. Existing Board members retained without objection.

Special recognition of Mr. Jim Matthews for his outstanding service on the board of directors from 1993 to 2009, as well as excellent work in compiling and editing the newsletter and other publications. Thank you, Jim!

Winter Springs Police Chief Burnell: Chief Brunelle introduced himself and spoke on the strength of the WSPD, property crimes trending in the area, and special urging to lock car doors, home doors, garage doors.

Motion to adjourn by Wally W., seconded by Wes Bernhardt. Adjourned 7:45 pm.

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