Secretary's Minutes

BEAU RIVAGE ESTATES HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION

Annual Member’s Meeting - February 26, 2011

 Hoke Library - Jensen Beach, Florida

Welcome and Call to Order by President, Sean Lavelle at 1:10 PM.

 Attendance:  Block  A - 15 present - representing 12 properties

                     Block   B -  none present

Treasurer’s Report:  The proposed budget was presented by Treasurer, Faith Englund.

As of January 31, 2011:  

Checking Account Balance                         $ 15,273.27

Savings Account Balance (Road Fund)         12,242.07

Total Assets                                                 $27,515.34

Faith announced that because our community expenses have increased the Board of Directors found it necessary to increase both Block A and Block B dues by $50.00.

*Please See Below – Dues Increase

Annual Assessment is due no later than May 1, 2011.

 Block A  $300.00 dues plus Road Fund $50.00    $350.00 Total

Block B  $300.00 dues    $300.00 Total

Architectural Committee:  Committee chairman, John Webb thanked Gina and Sean Lavelle for painting the entrance sign and planting flowers and shrubs at the location.  He reported on removal of dead and unsightly underbrush and Brazilian Pepper Trees along Britt Road on the South side of the pond, and explained why the replacement of the culvert pipe that runs under Cove View between properties A-25 and A-26 is necessary.  The Board has received one estimate and is waiting for two more. 

 Architectural Committee members remain as last year:  Jim Keyes, Paul Arnholt,

Ellen Keyes and John Webb

 Old Business:  Sean reported that he worked on the problem swale located at the

Cove View cul-de-sac and it is now draining well.  The entry sign has been patched and painted.  Annexation into Martin County is a very important community issue.  Sean explained that although we are using the term “annexation”, what we are actually talking about is a “land transfer” from St. Lucie County to Martin County.  The Martin County Board of Commissioners expressed interest and approval to the enclave communities becoming part of their county, as long as St. Lucie County is receptive to the change.   Ellen Keyes shared an experience she suffered when she was faced with an emergency situation and the police response time was alarmingly slow.  Ellen also addressed the problems that would be presented to our communities if resident children were to be bussed long distance to St. Lucie County schools, such as school “after care”. There will be a ‘Town Hall Meeting” April 19, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the St. Lucie Civic Center to review and discuss this issue with the St. Lucie County Board of Commissioners.  Residents are encouraged to alert their neighbors to the importance of attending this meeting to show our support for this change.  We need to show St. Lucie County officials our concerns by attending in large numbers.

The question of how to plan ahead for drainage expenses was discussed.  Ellen Keyes made a motion that funds for drainage repairs to be kept in the “general fund” account, and the motion was seconded by Patty Walkonnen.  Approval was unanimous.

New Business:  Board of Directors members were selected and are:

Sean Lavelle   Lynne Webb   Faith Englund   Lon Singleton   Jim Keyes   and   Patty Walkonnen

Sean spoke of the Associations problems last year in collecting the annual assessments.  John Webb offered to hand deliver as many bills as possible this year. 

John Cortazzo raised the topic of security in our community.  There were a few incidents of automobiles entered and at least one incident of items stolen from an automobile this past year.  There was also a report of someone looking into windows.  Residents are asked to be cautious of anyone or anything suspicious or out of the ordinary.

With no further business at hand the meeting was adjourned at 1:50 PM.

*Dues Increase – Two culvert pipes that are crucial to drainage for our entire community (Block A as well as Block B) have a recommended life of 20 years and were installed more than 30 years ago.   The smaller of the two pipes is rusting and degrading.  Costs for this pipe replacement have run as high as $10,000.00.  Board members are concerned that the much larger pipe that is approximately 150 feet long may run as much as ten times that amount.  The larger pipe is in better condition and it is not necessary to replace it as yet, but it seems prudent to save in advance so as to avoid the need to impose a huge assessment on the members of our Association.  Anyone requiring additional explanation may call President, Sean Lavelle at 772-335-0450.

Board of Directors Meeting held immediately following members meeting to vote for Association Officers

All Board members present:  Sean Lavelle, Jim Keyes, Faith Englund, Lynne Webb, Laurie Sehlmeyer, Lon Singleton, and Patty Walkonnen

Welcome new Board member Patty Walkonnen.

President:   Sean Lavelle              Vice President:   Jim Keyes

Treasurer:   Faith Englund            Secretary:   Lynne Webb