MOHOA BOARD MEETING MINUTES September 14, 2017
MOHOA BOARD MEETING MINUTES September 14, 2017 Meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Board members present: Herb Zabroski, Bob Watson, Ann Ivone, Lou Bartolomeo and Tony Lepordo Herb Zabroski called for corrections or additions to the Agenda. With no corrections or revisions, Ann Ivone made a Motion to accept the Agenda; Lou Bartolomeo seconded the Motion and the Agenda was approved unanimously.
Secretary’s Report - Bob Watson read the Minutes of the August 10, 2017 meeting. There being no corrections to the Minutes, Ann Ivone made a Motion to accept the Minutes; Tony Lepordo seconded the Motion and the Minutes were approved unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report - Ann Ivone gave the Treasurer’s Report for the period August 11, 2017 through September 14, 2017. The Checkbook Balance was $34,731.33; Income consisted of $369.68 for Assessments and $750.00 for Estoppels, bringing Total Income to $1,119.68. Total Expenses for the period were $5,871.35 bringing the remaining balance in the Checking Account to $29,979.66 as of September 14, 2017. The Money Market Account Balance is $73,372.64. We have one CD with a balance at maturity of $31,974.66, which had matured and was rolled over for another two years, and another CD with a balance to date of $25,086.70. There are 10 properties in arrears for Assessments, 2 in Foreclosure, and 2 in inheritance litigation. Bob Watson made a Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report; it was seconded by Lou Bartolomeo and the Motion passed unanimously. President’s Report Herb Zabroski requested anyone interested in running for a position on the Board to turn in a Bio no later than October 5 to Mr. Bob Watson, Secretary. Bios will be read by each Candidate at the next Board meeting, October 12, 2017. This will be the last meeting prior to the Election and Annual Meeting. The elections will be held on Monday, November 13, 2017. There will be 5 Director positions that need to be filled. An Election Committee is still needed. To answer a question from a homeowner, Herb explained that normally there are three Directors with a 2 year term and two Directors with a 3 year term. Since there was no election in 2016, the Board made an appointment to fill a vacancy, for a one year term. This year, all Director positions need to be filled. Another question from a homeowner was answered by Ann Ivone, who briefly commented on the basic tasks of the Election Committee. She stated she would have a meeting prior to the Election to go over the forms the Committee will use. Herb advised the homeowners present that the Attorney fees reflected legal work that had been done on behalf of Majestic Oaks relating to homeowners who refused to comply with Covenant violations and also paying Assessments that were overdue.
MOHOA Minutes September 14, 2017 Page Two
Director’s Report - Landscaping and Maintenance - None Director’s Report - ACRs - Tony Lepordo 5743 SW 89th PL - Gutters, downspouts and roof extension Motion to accept ACRs was made by Bob Watson and seconded by Ann Ivone. ACRs approved. Old Business: The Get To Know Your Neighbor community activity has been changed to September 30, starting at 2 PM. There are over 90 people on the list. Lou needs a truck to move tables and chairs following the event; volunteers for cooking and set up. New Business Another call to the community for people to step up to be elected to the Board. Bob read a current list of names of candidates - A.J. Bolla, Bob Gordon, Lou Bartolomeo, Bob Watson, Tony Ivone and Tony LePordo. As there are six candidates, there will be an election. The Election will be held at Crossroads Church, 8070 SW 60th Ave, Ocala at 6:30 PM. The Church will be open earlier for the committee to set up. Homeowner Comments/Questions: A question was asked about the number of sales in Majestic Oaks, which Ann Ivone responded to. She stated that approximately 40 homes have been sold so far in 2017. Questions and conversation took place about the lack of attendance at meetings and how to get more people involved in the community. Stan Edwards volunteered to be on the Welcoming Committee so that new homeowners would learn about the meetings, and get a copy of the Covenants and Bylaws. Homeowners are not receiving this information when they close on their property and have no idea about what they can and cannot do in the community. A question was raised about radar equipment being placed in Majestic Oaks. No radar equipment can be placed in Section 4 as the roads are not County roads. Speed bumps are also not allowed.
There being no further business to discuss, a Motion to adjourn was made by Bob Watson and seconded by Tony Lepordo. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm.
Bob Watson, Secretary
Approved: __Original Signed by Secretary__
Secretary’s Report - Bob Watson read the Minutes of the August 10, 2017 meeting. There being no corrections to the Minutes, Ann Ivone made a Motion to accept the Minutes; Tony Lepordo seconded the Motion and the Minutes were approved unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report - Ann Ivone gave the Treasurer’s Report for the period August 11, 2017 through September 14, 2017. The Checkbook Balance was $34,731.33; Income consisted of $369.68 for Assessments and $750.00 for Estoppels, bringing Total Income to $1,119.68. Total Expenses for the period were $5,871.35 bringing the remaining balance in the Checking Account to $29,979.66 as of September 14, 2017. The Money Market Account Balance is $73,372.64. We have one CD with a balance at maturity of $31,974.66, which had matured and was rolled over for another two years, and another CD with a balance to date of $25,086.70. There are 10 properties in arrears for Assessments, 2 in Foreclosure, and 2 in inheritance litigation. Bob Watson made a Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report; it was seconded by Lou Bartolomeo and the Motion passed unanimously. President’s Report Herb Zabroski requested anyone interested in running for a position on the Board to turn in a Bio no later than October 5 to Mr. Bob Watson, Secretary. Bios will be read by each Candidate at the next Board meeting, October 12, 2017. This will be the last meeting prior to the Election and Annual Meeting. The elections will be held on Monday, November 13, 2017. There will be 5 Director positions that need to be filled. An Election Committee is still needed. To answer a question from a homeowner, Herb explained that normally there are three Directors with a 2 year term and two Directors with a 3 year term. Since there was no election in 2016, the Board made an appointment to fill a vacancy, for a one year term. This year, all Director positions need to be filled. Another question from a homeowner was answered by Ann Ivone, who briefly commented on the basic tasks of the Election Committee. She stated she would have a meeting prior to the Election to go over the forms the Committee will use. Herb advised the homeowners present that the Attorney fees reflected legal work that had been done on behalf of Majestic Oaks relating to homeowners who refused to comply with Covenant violations and also paying Assessments that were overdue.
MOHOA Minutes September 14, 2017 Page Two
Director’s Report - Landscaping and Maintenance - None Director’s Report - ACRs - Tony Lepordo 5743 SW 89th PL - Gutters, downspouts and roof extension Motion to accept ACRs was made by Bob Watson and seconded by Ann Ivone. ACRs approved. Old Business: The Get To Know Your Neighbor community activity has been changed to September 30, starting at 2 PM. There are over 90 people on the list. Lou needs a truck to move tables and chairs following the event; volunteers for cooking and set up. New Business Another call to the community for people to step up to be elected to the Board. Bob read a current list of names of candidates - A.J. Bolla, Bob Gordon, Lou Bartolomeo, Bob Watson, Tony Ivone and Tony LePordo. As there are six candidates, there will be an election. The Election will be held at Crossroads Church, 8070 SW 60th Ave, Ocala at 6:30 PM. The Church will be open earlier for the committee to set up. Homeowner Comments/Questions: A question was asked about the number of sales in Majestic Oaks, which Ann Ivone responded to. She stated that approximately 40 homes have been sold so far in 2017. Questions and conversation took place about the lack of attendance at meetings and how to get more people involved in the community. Stan Edwards volunteered to be on the Welcoming Committee so that new homeowners would learn about the meetings, and get a copy of the Covenants and Bylaws. Homeowners are not receiving this information when they close on their property and have no idea about what they can and cannot do in the community. A question was raised about radar equipment being placed in Majestic Oaks. No radar equipment can be placed in Section 4 as the roads are not County roads. Speed bumps are also not allowed.
There being no further business to discuss, a Motion to adjourn was made by Bob Watson and seconded by Tony Lepordo. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm.
Bob Watson, Secretary
Approved: __Original Signed by Secretary__
