Garden Patio Villas
7708 Margate Blvd, Margate, FL 33063
Board of Director Meeting Minutes
August 2, 2021 Time: 6 PM Location: Clubhouse
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Melodie Savoca, President; Lou Grunes, Vice President (via telephone); Barbara Reul, Secretary; Gelly Dossman, Treasurer; Jeff Mandell, Member at Large
Owners Present: C3U3. C3U11, C9U3, C9U4,C11U4, C11U8
Melodie called the meeting to order.
OLD BUSINESS
BACKFLOW PREVENTERS – The last two Backflow Preventers in Clusters 9 and 10 have been installed. The covers will be installed in the next couple of weeks.
MAINTENANCE FEES – Our HOA fees will be going up to $510, as of January 1, 2022.
CLUBHOUSE EVENTS: Be sure to check out our coming events on the bulletin board or on our Garden Patio Villas calendar.
PLANTING ON ASSOCIATION PROPERTY – There was further discussion on plantings on Association property. The conclusion was that going forward absolutely no new plantings of any kind will be allowed on Association property. All plantings need to be approved by the Board of Directors. Written approval by the Board of Directors was voted into our Governing Documents by a majority of our Members in September of 2020.
NEW BUSINESS
ROADWAYS – The roadways are well overdue for sealcoating and restriping! Due to a lack of funds, it has been postponed each year! Normally, there is an assessment made for members with this work. The Board voted unanimously to proceed this year. We cannot wait anymore because the cost will rise as the roads get worse. Melodie did not want to request an additional assessment this year from members after the city required the backflows to be installed. This means we will need to use reserves. Reserves are allowed for common areas. Joe is in the process of getting 3 estimates for the work that needs to be performed. We hope to get it scheduled in October. We will keep everyone informed!
FINANCES – July Expenses can be viewed on our website at: Expense Reports
VILLAS FOR SALE – C6U5 is officially for sale. It can be viewed on our website at
Villas for Sale at Garden Patio Villas.
WEBSITE – Read the latest article of our last social event at Bingo Social Event
KEEP MARGATE GREEN – The Owner of the Margate Executive Golf Course has scheduled a meeting with Garden Patio Villas and Oriole Gardens II to discuss his proposed plans for the sale of his property. The meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2021 at 7 pm. at Oriole Gardens II clubhouse. Oriole Gardens II is having an open meeting that anyone can attend in person or on zoom. Their clubhouse address is 7700 NW 5th Court. (These are the condos south of the golf course on Atlantic Blvd.) We believe that there is strength in numbers! We have been committed to fighting this proposal for years so we can continue to keep the peace and tranquility of our senior communities. As we get more information, we will pass it along to all of our members.
HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE – Home insurance is a requirement of our Governing Documents. If you do not presently have insurance please start inquiring about it, you will be asked to supply proof from the Declaration page via picture or a paper copy. This is very important since it affects all of us as a community and the protection of our properties.
HOUSEKEEPING REMINDER – Trash and recycle bins are not to be left in the front of your garage or villa. You may keep them inside your carport or garage, behind your villa, on the side of your villa (if you are on a corner) or behind a shrub. Trash days are Wednesday and Saturday. Bulk comes on Wednesday; Recycle comes on Saturday. You may put your bins out the night before. Please read your Rules and Regulations!
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:30PM
