Garden Patio Villas
7708 Margate Blvd, Margate, FL 33063
Board of Director Meeting Minutes
March 1, 2021 7:00 PM Location: Clubhouse
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President: Melodie Savoca, Vice President: Lou Grunes, Treasurer: Gelly Dossman, Secretary: Barbara Reul, Member at Large; Jeff Mandell
OWNERS PRESENT: Joe Reul, Maintenance Coordinator
Melodie called the meeting to order.
Barbara read the minutes and updates from February’s meeting. Items that were discussed were as follows:
BACKFLOW PREVENTERS – Joe gave an update on the backflow preventers, we are in the process of installing the units. There is one per cluster. To date, five systems have been completed. The Clubhouse, C1U1, C2U3, C3U6 and C4U3. In April, the plumbers will be back to install more systems and will continue till all 12 have been installed.
Each backflow unit will have to be protected from tripping, breakage or weather hazards and of course aesthetic appearance. The Board voted on wooden covers that Joe built to serve as protection for the backflow preventers. They are strong, will be easy to do the yearly inspections and will look pleasant on the property. In addition, the cost to make these were lower than other options.
CANAL/SPRINKLER ISSUE – After a thorough investigation, the same recommendation was given to us by three professionals, (including the Canal Management for the City of Margate) which was to run our pipe to the other side of the bridge. An emergency meeting of the Board of Directors was held. All Board Members voted YES to go ahead with the project and accepted the estimate of $7,000. (Another bid was $4,600 more!)
Work was completed on February 26th. All 34 zones have been tested and are working well. Our lawn service did a sprinkler check and is making any adjustments that are needed.
Currently, our lawns are scheduled to be watered two times per week. Each zone works independently. There are 34 zones and they run during a 24 hour period. There is no way to tell what time each zone will be on so please refrain from calling and asking. If you see a major problem, contact maintenance to report the issue. We will try to get it resolved in a timely manner.
FINANCES – Gelly presented the Board with an Expense report for the month of February. She stated that our collection for the Backflow Special Assessment has been successful! Only six villas still have not paid any amount. We want to thank everybody for their response and prompt payment. It helps our association stay in the good graces of compliance with the City of Margate.
A reminder to all: HOA fees will be going up to $510, as of January 1, 2022.
HISTORICAL ARTICLE – Jeff wrote a historical article this past month called “Broward County 1976” It is posted on our website, along with the original brochure created for Garden Patio Villas. Look for it on our website! He has been fulfilling his duty of cleaning the clubhouse and will be involved with the preparation of the Garden Patio Villa Directory.
VILLAS FOR SALE – Lou discussed the application of the new purchaser for villa C4U6. He also discussed other legal matters regarding some of the villas and stated that we have a new villa C8U8 coming on the market soon.
KEEP MARGATE GREEN – Melodie, discussed the update on our golf course. According to her contact with other senior communities and the City of Margate, the owner was giving everyone till March 1st to decide what they might choose to do. Unfortunately, he wants $10 million! He stated that once everyone gets back together in March, if no one buys it, he is going forward with his plan to build a sports complex on the Margate Executive Golf Course. He stated he was going to run it. It is allowed under the current recreational zoning. No meetings are planned at this time and he has yet to bring an application to the City of Margate. We need to continue to have our voices heard by attending the monthly City of Margate Commission meetings on Zoom, calling the Commissioners or emailing them. Melodie is attending them and has been attending them for years to be informed and help “Keep Margate Green.”
FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT – Melodie, brought to our attention a new project that we have to abide by as a 55+ community. It’s pertaining to the Federal Fair Housing Act and census that is required by law. All persons living in Garden Patio Villas will need to send a copy of your Driver’s License or any document that proves your date of birth. Please take a picture of it and text it to Garden Patio Villas at 954-543-0480 or you can email it to us at gardenpatiovillas@gmail.com If you are unable to do that for each resident of your villa, please stop by a Board of Director’s home so they can take pictures for you.
WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK – Melodie also stated we update our website every month with articles and updates pertaining to villas that are for sale or those that have sold. She also is keeping our “Garden Patio Villas” and “Keep Margate Green” pages on Facebook updated. If you are on Facebook, make sure to like our pages!
VILLA OF THE QUARTER- Our Board voted on a winner for the first quarter of 2021. We are proud to say villa C11U2 won with this quarter’s award for community pride in the appearance of their villa! They will receive a certificate, a $25 gift card to Home Depot and a picture of their property posted on our website. Congratulations, job well done!
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:15PM
