BUSINESS MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER at 3:30 P.M. at the Mancuso’s by President Jim Drapp.
Board members present:
JIM DRAPP PRESIDENT
GENE GARDNER SECRETARY
JOAN GARDNER TREASURER
STEVE DAILY MEMBER AT LARGE/LANDSCAPE
CARYL MENENDEZ MEMBER AT LARGE
STEPHEN URGO WEBSITE MANAGER
President Drapp thanked the hosts Giuseppe and Fabiola Mancuso for hosting the meeting/social. He also thanked Christy Burbage for her assistance.
Joan Gardner motioned that the reading of the minutes by the Secretary be waived because copies had been provided to the membership earlier in the day. Steve Daily seconded. Motion was approved. The minutes were approved unanimously by the membership.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2009:
President Drapp listed accomplishments as:
(1) Keep abreast of events affecting Pemberton Creek and make a presence at key meetings for representation and reporting of issues.
(2) Rehab of bulletin board with some new materials.
(3) Make arrangements for hosting a one social function due to budget restraints.
(4) Welcome newcomers and provide P.C.P.O.A. and informational handouts.
(5) Maintain the website which is donated by Stephen Urgo.
(6) Update and print a 2010 subdivision directory.
(7) Monitor hired lawn service for compliance of expectations.
DISCUSSION OF ITEMS OF INTEREST:
President discussed the status of the following items:
a.) TECO Willow Oak transmission lines. TECO has postponed the second phase of the project from 2012 to 2014 according to a published newspaper article. Status Open.
b.) REZONING on McIntosh/Muck Pond. Steve Daily reported that in the Public Hearing, September 21, changes were made and approved. Terri Flott of the Seffner Alliance spoke and read President Drapp’s letter. Final approval goes to the BOCC on November 10, with October 22 as the deadline to file for oral argument. A revised site plan has been supplied by Steve Daily. Status Open.
(c.) TRAFFIC PROBLEMS: Traffic generated by the Strawberry Crest School is still a problem. The School Board and County will add a traffic light and At present one turn lane is completed. Status Open.
d.) NEIGHBORHOOD APPEARANCE: There are currently 5 houses in foreclosure and/or empty and we were all urged to be aware of any unusual activity and to call Hillsborough County Code Enforcement at 274-6611 for any problems noted.
A report of cut trees/brush being discarded in Pemberton Creek was related to the Board and a call to the county resulted in an issuance of a code violation to the home owner. Status Open.
e.) CITY OF TAMPA WELL DRILLING: No update. Status Open.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Joan Gardner announced the current bank balance is $7,995.91 excluding the picnic expenses. Further, she pointed out that the hand out of the Treasurer’s Detail Report listed all expenditures to date.
Marcella Selig questioned exactly what Springer did for his monthly fee. Joan responded with a detailed explanation of Springer’s services which includes the maintenance of three different areas in Pemberton Creek. It was also noted that Troy Springer had not raised his monthly fees for over five years and was on call for special problems noted at no extra charge (i.e. overgrown vines at the bulletin board).
Joan also asked for members to please send in the 2010 dues as soon as possible after receiving the Dues Request Letter that will be mailed in February. This helps the board with planning the 2010 budget which is then presented to the membership for approval.
NEW BUSINESS:
(1) The Board presented a budget of $3,500 for 2009. This should have been approved in April, but no meeting was held. Budget was based on 35 members at $100 each. Herb Canter motioned approval of budget and Bob Dorazio seconded. Budget was approved unanimously by the membership.
(2) Board Members for 2010: Because there were no volunteers, President Drapp announced the current Board was willing to serve next year, but, due to Lisa Coppersmith’s resignation we need a volunteer to serve in the Social vacancy. No one volunteered. Cheryne Philipoom moved approval of the 2010 Board. Jean Dorazio seconded the motion. Membership approved unanimously.
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Jane Halil complained about autos speeding on Pemberton Creek Drive.
Kristina Morhard surfaced an issue of neighborhood involvement in observation of just who was continually driving around in our neighborhood. Joan Gardner stated that several cars were observed driving slowly by homes in foreclosure. No action required by the Board on either item.
NEXT BOARD MEETING: is to be determined later.
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 4:10 P.M.
Submitted by Gene Gardner, Secretary
APPROVED: __________________