Chelsea Woods

P.O. Box 620433, Oviedo, Fl 32762-0433

                                               Chelsea Woods Homeowner’s Association

                                                   Board of Directors Meeting

                                                  Tuesday, November 18, 2008

                                                           Meeting Minutes

 

 

 

 

Members Present: Chris Waguespack, Bruce Lieske, Sue Beveridge, Susan Mueller, Ray Biechele, John Stoudt, Tom Kravets, Jim Mathews, Wally White, Scott

 

Members Absent: Joan Grodski

 

The meeting was held at Ray’s house.  Chris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

Meeting Minutes: Susan presented the previous meeting minutes.  Bruce motioned to adopt minutes and Tom seconded.  Motion passed. 

 

Treasurer’s Report: Sue presented the proposed budget for 2009.  Sue based the budget on 190 dues paying members. The 2008 Actual column is through October.  Two more months of expenses include the newsletter and postage for membership renewal.  Sue presented the proposed budget by line item.  Capital improvement went up due to lighting issues.  Landscape maintenance will remain the same.  The restricted fund is used for emergencies.  This years deficit was due to capital improvements.  The 2009 Budget  shows a cut of $950 from 2008.  The approved 2009 Budget is distributed with the membership renewal notice.  John  motioned to approve the 2009 budget and Wally seconded.  Motion passed.  Comments will be forthcoming.  Sue read the letter being sent to all CW residents for membership.  There were a few changes and this will be sent the first week of January.  The CW notification signs are approved as long as none are in the median at Vistawilla entrance.        

 

Deed Restrictions: Ray reported a request to install pavers on driveway and apron of sidewalk at 678 Oswego.  Ray approved and checked city codes.  There is a request for a shed at 683 Olean.  Ray requested a plan and setbacks with neighbor concurrence if possible.  John and Ray will follow up.  Ray sent a letter concerning grass clippings to 1740 Seneca.  The red RV is gone and a thank you note was sent.

 

Beautification: Chris reported timers and breakers will be checked, if problem continues he suggest to change the circuit breaker.  Chris checked the collapsed bench at the fountain.  He feels it may not have been vandalized but that the metal clips are gone.  Should it be replaced?  Wally will look at old bench to see if it can be repaired, if not we will replace.  The lights are out at N end, 2 of the 3.  Wally will follow up.  Susan will talk to Jose about outside lighting.

 

Welcome: Joan had nothing to report. 

 

Newsletter:  The 417 Task Force will be on front, holiday events and the WS Advisory Board report.  Jim and Tom attended the meeting.  Holiday crime expected to increase  due to economic times: close garage doors, keep valuables out of cars and stay aware.  Extended enforcement to start after Thanksgiving.  They will notify homeowner if garage door found up.  December 6^th will be the Winter Springs Holiday Parade on Tuscawilla Rd.  Street parking ban will be lifted for the holidays.  Shop with a cop will involve 40 deserving kids.  Email program discussed by Jim to include all homeowners not just members.  Bruce will provide to Jim an outline of where the CWHOA dues goes.  The newsletter will be sent in a week.  

 

SR417 Task Force: Bruce reported that Keith Schliffet looked at the plan and suggested new distance for benefited homes that will meet the soundwall criteria.  Keith prepared new strategy talk to Brian Fields.  Next meeting January 6^th.  The meeting will be a strategy session.  There is no sound study for 6 laning only 8 lanes. 

 

Actions: Chris is pursuing the road issues.  Jim talked to the Aquatic Department concerning the retention pond problem with algae.  This will take some time but will be pursued.  Officially this is Pond 59 but Bruce named it Chelsea Lake.  The Halloween parade was a huge success with a turnout of over 100.  Thank you to Ray for his generous funding.

 

Topics to be discussed:

 

      Elections:  The Board needs 3 new members.  Scott has volunteered and possibly Kim Coburn.  Chris will call and report back.

 

Community Garage Sale does not involve a fee, just need names and addresses of participants.  Two garage sales can be held within a year.  Signs cannot be put on the Blvd.  Wally suggests a wish list for the community.

 

Annual Meeting was set up by Joan at the Oviedo Library February 10^th at 6:30 p.m.  There is not a lot of time for the meeting.  A speaker is not necessary and Bruce found the bylaw pertaining to the Annual Meeting.  A report of past expenditures, fee assessments,  past years accomplishments, and new budget should be presented.

 

Next meeting will be held Tuesday, January 27th at 7:00 p.m. at Sue’s house.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:50p.m.  Ray motioned to adjourn and Tom seconded.  Motion passed.