Garden Patio Villas Association, Inc.
7708 Margate Blvd, Margate, FL 33063
Annual Member Meeting Minutes
December 10, 2021 Time: 6:30PM Location: Clubhouse
Agenda: Election of Board Members
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Melodie Savoca, President; Lou Grunes, Vice President; Mary Schultze, Interim Secretary; Gelly Dossman, Treasurer; Jeff Mandell, Member at Large
OWNERS PRESENT: C3U5, C3U7, C3U10, C3U11, C7U9, C8U4,C8U9, C10U5,C10U7, C11U1, C11U4, C11U6, C11U8
FINANCIALS: Our Treasurer, Gelly and Vice President, Lou went over the tentative 2021 tentative annual report and the 2022 tentative budget. Reports were given to Members present and will be added to our website in January 2022.
MAINTENANCE: Our new maintenance personnel was introduced. Jeff Mandell is lead and can be contacted by text, emailed or a voice message at the maintenance number: 754-444-6654 and gpvmaintenance@gmail.com. Part time maintenance help is Mary Jane Grunes and Ralph Brandenburg.
ANNUAL VOTING OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2022: The new candidate for Secretary was introduced and allowed to speak.
Secretary – Mary Schultze C9U2
Our other Board Members will automatically serve another term since no other prospective candidates signed up. This includes:
President – Melodie Savoca C11U6
Vice President – Lou Grunes C10U6
Treasurer – Gelly Dossman C3U3
Member at Large – Jeff Mandell C2U6
RESULTS OF GENERAL ELECTION: There were 27 ballots received. Garden Patio Villas needs a quorum of 30% of the Members, which we attained by having a minimum of 25 ballots from our Members.
OLD BUSINESS Melodie reviewed accomplishments from the 2021 year. The sprinkler system was repaired, bushes were planted along Lemon Tree Lane and the Clubhouse had a face lift with new interior paint. Jeff and the maintenance crew worked hard to clear out debris and excess vegetation in common area grounds, which will reduce the occurrence of rats and other pests. Our landscaping crew strives to maintain uniformity in the grounds and is receptive to suggestions from members.
Our Garden Patio Villas website was updated, resulting in more online viewing and visibility for the community as home values continued to increase over the last 12 months. Contributions are welcomed from members, such as articles or photographs. A final reminder was given for an increase of HOA dues to $510 per quarter, starting January 2022. This was to accommodate for cost increases to pool maintenance and insurance as well as implementation of a standard Reserve Study for budgeting purposes.
NEW BUSINESS The status of vacant units was reviewed, specifically C7U3 which is under contract for purchase and C2U2, whose owner passed away in late 2020. Major expenses in the budget were discussed regarding landscape and water costs. Members are encouraged to be vigilant about excess water use or leaks from their unit, which would reduce unexpected spikes in monthly expenses. Planned roadway maintenance, sealcoat and striping is waiting for permitting and is anticipated in early 2022. This expense is covered from existing Homeowners Association funds. Future maintenance repairs are anticipated due to several large olive trees planted at time of initial build and development of Garden Patio Villas.
COMMENTS BY MEMBERS: C11U1 requested replacement of common area bushes along 76th ave after a car accident had occurred facing the street. A request was made by some members (C11U1, C8U9) to eliminate follow up email communication and reminders regarding dues or other HOA information. This was duly noted in the Homeowners database records. Members were reminded that HOA meeting minutes, payment reminders and other information is available on our website, posted near our mailboxes and sent via a member’s preferred method of communication. ( Electronic Communication Consent Forms are available for email contact only or members will receive all standard communications by regular parcel post mail ). A suggestion was made to remember our homeowners who may be in a time of need.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:30 PM
