Garden Patio Villas
7708 Margate Blvd, Margate, FL 33063
Board of Director Meeting Minutes
November 01, 2021 Time: 6 PM Location: Clubhouse
Agenda: Sewer Assessment, 2022 Nominees, 2022 Budget
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Melodie Savoca, President; Lou Grunes, Vice President; Barbara Reul, Secretary; Gelly Dossman, Treasurer; Jeff Mandell, Member at Large
Owners Present: C9U4, C9U7
Melodie called the meeting to order.
OLD BUSINESS
BACKFLOW PREVENTERS – We are still waiting for final inspections from the City of Margate. Covers will be re-installed upon completion.
MAINTENANCE FEES – Starting January 1, 2022, HOA fees will be $510.00 Payment vouchers will be included in the Annual Election package.
PLANTING ON ASSOCIATION PROPERTY – The 15’ Rule is being re-evaluated by Lou and Jeff. If you have any plantings on Association land, please remove it.
KEEP MARGATE GREEN – The Executive Golf Course has not been sold. The owner has submitted an application to rezone the property but no determination has been made. You can help by contacting our City Commissioners by email or attend the Commissioners meetings held at City Hall either in person or on zoom to voice your concerns.
HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE – If you have not sent in the Declaration page of your Homeowners Insurance, please do so as soon as possible. Send it to gardenpatiovillas@gmail.com.
ROADWAYS – The Association has given 50% down to complete the roadways. We have submitted paperwork to the City for a permit. As soon as that is completed we will notify everyone by email and our bulletin board on the detailed plan how the roads will be worked on. Members and all residents with vehicles will need to follow directives to deal with driving within our roads during that time. Extreme Maintenance will begin their work shortly thereafter.
NEW BUSINESS
EMERGENCY SEWER ASSESSMENT – One of our main sewer lines was infiltrated by tree roots which caused a break on the connection boot from our line to the city and caused sewerage to come up through the ground. The cost to have this problem resolved was over $4,200! This was an unforeseen and unexpected emergency which had to be dealt with immediately. As a community, we need to stand together and share the burdens of all of our neighbors. Unfortunately, we will have to ask for a small assessment of $60.00 each villa to cover the cost of the repairs. Please send your payment before December 31st 2021 to avoid a late fee. You can use Zelle to gardenpatiovillas@gmail.com or drop off a check to any of our Board Members.
ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTIONS – The Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 6:30 PM at the Clubhouse. All members are invited to attend. The Voting Packets will be mailed out at the end of this week.
The Board’s official vote was unanimous to keep five Board Members for 2022. Candidates are posted on the bulletin boards.
2022 BUDGET – The Board discussed the budget for 2022. The items that will be considered are as follows:
MAINTENANCE POSITION – Joe Reul has resigned from his position as Maintenance Coordinator. Jeff Mandell will be assuming the responsibility with the help of Mary Jane and Ralph.
VILLA OF THE QUARTER – The villa for our fourth quarter goes to C9U2. Great job on the appearance of your villa! Pictures will be taken and posted shortly on our website.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:30 PM
NEXT BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 6TH AT 6:30 PM
ANNUAL MEETING DECEMBER 10TH AT 6:30 PM
