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VENETIAN SHORES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 16, 2010
PLACE:The Islamorada Library
The Islamorada LibraryBOARD MEMBERS PRESENT President: Stan Margulies
President: Stan Margulies Treasurer: Diane Ziomek Secretary: Suzanne Sigel Entertainment: Nancy Cavallaro Landscaping: Barry Alter BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT Vice Pres: Jack Connelly
Vice Pres: Jack Connelly Director: Tom Bray Let the record reflect that there was representation from the sheriffs department and Islamorada Mayor, Don Achenberg
as well as council member, Deb Gillis present for the meeting.
Minutes from the previous meeting on December, 2009 were approved unanimously.
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Treasurer’s Report from January 16, 2010 was approved unanimously.
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VENETIAN SHORES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Treasurers Report: January 16, 2010
INCOME
We had 254 paid members of the VSHA for the year 2009
TIB BANK STATEMENT FOR DECEMBER 2009 REGULAR ACCOUNT
Beginning Balance December 1, 2009 11,073.08
11,073.08Charges & Fees 00.00
00.00Deposits & Other Credits 685.00
685.00Checks & Other Debits 2,032.86
2,032.86Interest Credit .43
.43Balance as of December 31, 2009 9,725.65
9,725.65OUTSTANDING TRANSACTIONS
12/02FKAA 119.94
FKAA 119.9412/03FKEC 174.97
FKEC 174.9712/18Deposit 495.002 membership & newsletter ads
Deposit 495.002 membership & newsletter ads12/21Deposit 190.00Newsletter ads
Deposit 190.00Newsletter ads CHECKS PAID
12/041620Sue Sigel 174.41Reimbursement print ballot & by laws
1620Sue Sigel 174.41Reimbursement print ballot & by laws12/041621Sue Sigel 263.54Reimbursement print Dec Newsletter
1621Sue Sigel 263.54Reimbursement print Dec Newsletter12/231622A & N Lawn Maintenance 1,300.00November Maintenance
1622A & N Lawn Maintenance 1,300.00November Maintenance TIB BANK STATEMENT FOR DECEMBER 2009 RESERVE FUND
Beginning Balance as of December 1, 2009 3,513.94
3,513.94Interest Credit .15
.15 Balance as of December 31, 2009 3,514.39
3,514.39Respectfully Submitted
Diane Ziomek
Treasurer, Board of Directors
Venetian Shores Homeowners Association, Inc.
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
Discussion, comments and questions about the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws were reviewed. A considerable amount of time was devoted to this. A suggestion was made by Cheryl Culberson to read the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws out loud to point out the changes. After this a motion was made by Cheryl that all scribers changes be accepted. The motion was made and seconded, then accepted. The votes for the proposed changes were counted during the meeting and the proposed changes to both the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws were accepted.
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Public vs. Private roadways in VS
Homeowner, Jim Bellizzi stated that he believes all roads in VS were and still are private roads owned by the VS property owners. Jim has hired an attorney, Jim Lupino. At the last Islamorada Village meeting they presented information that Jim Bellizzi believes proves this. Jim has requested that the Village ascertain that the VS roads are private.
In 1986 there was a lawsuit by VSHA against Monroe County to make the roads on the open canals (Palermo, San Remo, Valencia, Leoni, Stromboli, Giardino, Milano, Severino, Villabella, and Bayview) deeded public. The county has deeded them public roads.
In 1997 the roads transferred from Monroe County to the new Islamorada Village by statutory deed, not a quit claim deed. Since then the Village has treated these roads as public roads; providing trash removal, repairs and resurfacing as well as public access.
There were numerous homeowners that spoke on the merits on both sides of this issue.
*Those in favor of private roads listed security, control of traffic flow, control of the type of sewer system and placement of lines in the road and increased property value. Private roads are an opportunity that once the roads are deemed public is very difficult to change back to private.
*Those in favor of public roads commented on the fact that it would be an illusion of security since the canals allow access by water. Better security would only occur with additional costs. There were concerns about private road maintenance costs, additional sewer costs to bring the sewer lines down Venetian Blvd and all the streets and additional cost for trash, landscape waste and recycle pick-up.
Public vs Private Roads
Question:
How many homeowners/property owners BELIEVE that the roads (on the open canals) southwest of Venetian Boulevard are CURRENTLY PUBLIC? 24 votes believe PUBLIC 82.8%
How many homeowners/property owners BELIEVE that the roads southwest of Venetian Boulevard are CURRENTLY PRIVATE 5 votes believe PRIVATE 17.2%
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Landscaping: Barry Alter described the landscaping improvements and canal end cleaning and beautification. This phase has been completed. Many thanks go to Jack Connelly for his help with this project. Jack and Susan Connelly have moved out of state and will be missed.
Village Interactions
*Thank you to the sheriff’s department and to the Village council members, Deb Gillis and Don Achenberg for their attendance at this VS Annual Meeting. Also thank you for the helpful support with disruptive renters and support through-out the year.
Question: Does VS have a list of short term rentals. Answer: No. Contact the Village.
*Weekly Vegetation Removal by the Village
The median is maintained by A & N landscaping on a weekly basis. The debris was previously piled up for several months before being removed by the Village in 2008. In the beginning of 2009 arrangements were made for A & N landscaping to remove the debris weekly and Venetian Shores paid them for this service. As the cost increased, Jack Connelly made arrangements with the Village to have the debris removed weekly at no cost. The landscaper comes on Saturday and the Village comes Monday to remove the debris. This has been working better then in the past when the debris was left for months and has decreased VS costs. Jim and Donna Bellizzi strongly disagreed, they stated that they think that it is unsightly and looks like a trash dump.
*Sewer/ waste water treatment mandate by 2015-2020 is still undetermined. The North Plantation system is still not functioning properly. It is and will be costly to repair and correct. 3:2 vote by the Village council to continue to sewer the rest of Islamorada unfunded. The estimated cost is $25,000 per EDU up to $40,000. A group of concerned citizens has a law suit against the Village of Islamorada claiming the assessments are not equitable.
Crime
Palo De Oro has had multiple boat thefts.
Recognizing the Outgoing Directors
Thanks to Jack Connelly, landscaping, Tom Bray, Vice President and helping with the information on the sewers, Suzanne Sigel, the newsletter and e-mailing.
Ballots are kept anonymous by using a two person system. One person opens the envelope a second person counts the anonymous ballot. Thanks to Josie Piedra and Rosemary Hymes.
New News
*New Directors are Sergio Ayala, Tom Bray and Suzanne Sigel.
*The changes to the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws were accepted.
Nancy Cavallaro reminded everyone that the VSHA Picnic would be held tomorrow, Sunday, January 17, 2010 from 12:30 -4:30PM at Founders Park. This is sponsored by the entertainment committee which is funded entirely by donations, not membership dues. All VS property owners are encouraged to attend. Donations are greatly appreciated.
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Stan Margulies and seconded by Diane Ziomek.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 am.
Respectfully Submitted,
Suzanne Sigel
Secretary, Board of Directors
Venetian Shores Homeowners Association, Inc.
At 12:10 pm a brief meeting was held with the board of directors to elect the following:
President`Stan Margulies
`Stan MarguliesVice Pres.Barry Alter
Barry AlterTreasurer`Diane Ziomek
`Diane ZiomekSecretary Suzanne Sigel
Suzanne SigelEntertainment Nancy Cavallaro
Nancy CavallaroDirector Sergio Ayala
Sergio AyalaDirector Tom Bray
Tom BrayA motion was made by Stan Margulies to improve the web page and to add the ability to e-mail via the VS web server with an additional cost. This was accepted unanimously by the board.
This meeting was adjourned at 12: 25 pm.
Suzanne Sigel
