Garden Patio Villas Association, Inc.
7708 Margate Blvd, Margate, FL 33063
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
June 1, 2022 Time: 6:30PM Location: Clubhouse
Agenda: Approval Form for Plantings, Fruit Tree Rules, GPV Insurance Rate Increase
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Melodie Savoca, President; (Via Phone) Lou Grunes, Vice President; Mary Schultze, Secretary; Gelly Dossman, Treasurer; Jeff Mandell, Member at Large
OWNERS PRESENT: None
Melodie called the meeting to order.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL FORM FOR PLANTINGS – The Board voted to approve a new “Landscaping and Planting Request for Approval Form”. This will align with our Governing Documents. This form was created to provide a detailed approval of ANY landscaping and planting additions and/or changes on your property.
Does the Board wish to approve the “Landscaping and Planting Request for Approval Form”?
Jeff (Member at Large) made the motion and Lou (Vice President) seconded the motion. All board members present voted in favor. (Melodie Savoca, President – “Yes”; (Via Phone); Lou Grunes,Vice President- “Yes”;Mary Schultze,Secretary-Yes”; Gelly Dossman,Treasurer-”Yes”; Jeff Mandell,Member at Large-“Yes”).
FRUIT TREE RULES – Fruit trees must be maintained within members’ property boundary lines and Garden Patio Villas common property. Any fallen fruit must be picked up by Members to maintain ground quality and prevent issues with rodents or other animals. Note: Any fruit trees planted without authorization on common property are subject to maintenance and or removal by the Board. Any fallen fruit within a Member’s property boundaries must be picked up by the Member.
Consideration was given to creating a Landscape Beautification Committee. This will be added to our next meeting agenda. Mary Beth Schultze (Secretary) has volunteered to organize the Committee. Anyone interested in joining this new committee, please email us and join us at our July 11th Board Meeting!
GPV INSURANCE RATE INCREASE – Our annual insurance premium has unexpectedly increased by $5,600 which is 60% over last year. There was no advance notice provided at renewal. The Board is considering a special assessment of $70. to help cover this unexpected expense not in our 2022 budget. This will be voted on by the Board at our next meeting, July 11th at the Clubhouse.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:35 PM
NEXT BOARD MEETING IS 6:30PM – MONDAY, JULY 11th, 2022
