These minutes were approved at the May board meeting
LAKE FOREST PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION STATED BOARD MEETING APRIL 17, 2003 Members Present: Mary Jo Carelli, Sarah Davis Coxwell, Mitch Davis, Pam Dimoff, Dennis Ivanjack, Malcolm Macphee Members Absent: Dr. John Deloney, Robert Underwood Staff Present: Jake Bodiford The Stated Board Meeting of the Lake Forest Property Owners Association was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the President, Malcolm Macphee 1. Minutes for March 20, 2003 were reviewed by the Board. D. Ivanjack motioned to approve the minutes. S. Coxwell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
2. OLD BUSINESS 3. NEW BUSINESS1.1 Motion was made by D. Ivanjack to allocate $2500 towards the fireworks display, which will be sponsored by Lake Forest and the City of Daphne this year. M. Davis seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously by the six board members present. There was discussion as follows on this subject. M. Davis stated that since certain board members who are not present are opposed to this motion, the motion should be delayed until the next stated meeting. M. Macphee stated that because all six of the members present would be voting for the motion, the motion would pass anyway even with the two absent members voting against. COMMITTEE REPORTS Architectural: Report given by S. Coxwell, copy on file. Building & Grounds: S. Coxwell reported on Lawson Road sign completion with the exception of landscaping which will be completed soon. More on Bldg. & Grounds will be in the General Manager's Report. Communications: M. Davis stated that since April 1, 2003 the website has had 920 visitors. Receiving approximately 54 visitors daily for a total of 2,748 hits since the beginning. Scholarship applications have already begun to be downloaded. M. Carelli suggested that website information be sent to the local schools. Greens: D. Ivanjack stated that bunker renovation is underway with 13 already rebuilt and approximately 4 remaining. Expected completion date is Friday, April 25, 2003. The project was budgeted at $6,000. Another project, to rebuild and level the tee boxes, is budgeted at $25,000 will be completed in house in order to save money. Food & Beverage: M. Carelli stated that attendance is picking up at the Yacht Club. Currently in the works is the planning of the July 4th celebration, including entertainment, food, and souvenirs. The web site will be used to promote the event. M. Carelli also stated that they are checking for interest via the Spectrum and web site on both a possible cooking class with former Pillars’ owner Mr. Filippo Milone and Fred Estaire dancing at the Yacht Club. Recreation: P. Dimoff reported that the children's movie event featuring "The Rookie" is being promoted on the web site. Yacht Club and Marina: M. Carelli stated that they are currently getting bids on interior changes at the Yacht Club. M. Macphee stated that the Commodore's Reception is being held later this evening at the Yacht Club. He also stated that a volunteer is needed to give a presentation next Friday at 8 p.m. at the race kick off. GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT Report given by J. Bodiford, copy included. COMMENTS TO BOARD Resident John Coulter, stated that this Board is doing a great job. He also stated that the utility department is causing road damage along Ridgewood Drive while in the course of repair work. J. Bodiford said that he would call the Utilities Department regarding the matter. Motion by D. Ivanjack seconded by M. Carelli to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. _______________________________ ____________________________ Malcolm Macphee, President Sarah Coxwell, Secretary |