CROSS CREEK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

MINUTES

MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

                                                                                                                                  June 4, 2009    

 

President Maranto called the Meeting to order at 8:30 A.M.

 

Quorum established:  Present:  Maranto, Unglaub, Baszczuk, Zernzach, and Ford

 

Also Present:   Yvonne Pischeda- Asst. Treasurer/Secretary

                        Members- 2

                                   

Maranto requested a motion to approve the Minutes of the

Meeting of April 30, 2009 as submitted.

 

Motion was made by Unglaub, seconded by Baszczuk, to approve the Minutes of

April 30, 2009 as submitted. Aye votes Maranto, Unglaub, Zernzach, and Ford.

 Carried Unanimously.

 

Maranto reported on May golf rounds. May was a weak month with Member rounds down 29%. Guest rounds are down 62% but Public is up over 1% versus May 2008. Overall, May rounds were down about 23% and revenue was down about $4,052.  YTD rounds are down 5.3% versus 2008 and YTD revenues are down $18,833. Most of the drop can be attributed to the decision to hold golf rates flat during peak season.

 

Unglaub reported that another member is needed on the Budget Committee. One person had been suggested, but due to serious health issues this will not likely come to fruition. A new member for the Budget Committee will be needed by July 1st. 

 

Unglaub reported that last year the interest we received was about $40,000 and will probably decrease to about $29,000 because of the low interest rates. He is starting to plan the Budget for 2010 and has asked all Board members to provide him with a list of possible capital expenditures for the remainder of 2009 and 2010.  He would like this list before the end of the month.

 

Unglaub reported our insurance agent, Rick Cote, has informed him that Citizens will not cover the Clubhouse. Mr. Cote attempted to convince Citizens to insure the Clubhouse, but following an inspection it was determined that the Clubhouse would not qualify under their rules.  Another insurance company was hired and the premium is about $9,000. more than Citizens. Even with the increase in the premium our insurance cost is still 10 % less than last year.

 

Baszczuk reported that new gutters are to be installed on the entryway of the Clubhouse.  The new 7” gutters will replace the current 6”. The bigger gutters will collect more water that runs off the roof and lessen the chance of overflow. The cost is $440.  He has instructed the company to cap off the end gutter on the right side of the Clubhouse and add a hole under the gutter so water can run through the hole and down the roof to the front gutter and not collect in the valley. The effect would be similar to that if a down spout was installed.

 

Baszczuk reported on the new hand sanitizer machines. One was installed on the wall in the hallway between the ladies’ room and men’s room doors and the other one in the bar area.

The Board discussed installing another machine on the outside of the door to the lounge and great room. It was decided to purchase a free standing one, if possible, to a cost of about $200.00. Baszczuk will search the internet for availability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zernzach reported the repair of the bridge between #2 & #3 is completed and requested a motion to ratify the cost of $4,075.15. This cost includes $1,500 (Steve’s Painting) for painting that will be done in the fall after the wood cures.  

 

Motion was made by Unglaub, seconded by Baszczuk, to ratify the cost of $4,075.15 for the repair and painting of the bridge between #2 & #3. Aye votes Maranto, Unglaub, Baszczuk, Zernzach, and Ford. Carried Unanimously

 

Zernzach reported to the Board he would like to upgrade JJ and Luis’s offices. He feels the offices are inadequate and unsightly especially when members or customers come in to talk to JJ or Luis. The offices could look presentable. He has received bids for the installation of new cabinets in the Pro-Shop (JJ) office and painting of both offices and the hallway.  Zernzach distributed to the Board a drawing that was received from the company for the cabinets. The bids total $2,485.; this includes painting of both offices and the hallway area. The Board discussed the issue and it was decided that the Board would table this until Zernzach returns in the fall on October 3rd.

 

Zernzach reported to the Board he received a bid from Vila & Son for $1,590. to replace one dead queen palm, plants, bushes and add (4) live oak trees to the golf course. The Board discussed the bid and it was approved.

 

 Motion was made by Unglaub, seconded by Ford, to approve the bid from Vila & Son to a cost of $1,590.  Aye votes Maranto, Unglaub, Baszczuk, Zernzach, and Ford. Carried Unanimously.

 

Zernzach reported he has requested a bid from Aquatic Systems to plant aquatic plants on #10 north end of lake and south end of the green and at the shoreline of the #1 lake (behind Clubhouse) to a cost of $770. Unglaub stated that a few years back aquatic plants were planted in a couple lakes; the Associations bordering those lakes voiced their dislike for them and they were removed.  Maranto stated they do help with erosion and are environmentally correct.

The Board decided to approve the planting of aquatic plants on 100 feet of the Lake #1’s shoreline.  The cost is $3.50 per foot for a total cost of $350.

 

Motion was made by Ford, seconded by Baszczuk, to approve the planting of aquatic plants on 100 feet of Lake #1’s shoreline to a cost of $350.  Aye votes Maranto, Unglaub, Baszczuk, Zernzach, and Ford. Carried Unanimously.

 

Zernzach reported he has done some research on repairs to the golf course irrigation electrical system. The 110V wire was never replaced, it is the original wiring.  There have been several problems with the wiring recently and needs to be replaced.  Installation will be done by two contractors; Leitner Electrical Contracting, Inc. and Landirr, Inc (sprinkler installers). The new power will come from 12 new locations as opposed to the current single source.  This will reduce overall drops in voltage, reduce costs, and make electrical problems easier to diagnose.  The total cost for this project is $31,000. The Board approved the Irrigation Electrical Project.

 

Motion was made by Unglaub, seconded by Ford, to approve the golf course Irrigation Electrical Project to a cost of $31,000.  Aye votes Maranto, Unglaub, Baszczuk, Zernzach, and Ford. Carried Unanimously.

 

Zernzach presented to the Board his analysis for the future Greens Renovation Project. He distributed to the Board an analysis sheet he had created showing square footage expansion of the greens. An estimated cost is about $195,000-$220,000. The project may take up to 3-4 months to complete and would include changing the grass, e.g., to Tift-Turf. More research and discussion is needed before a final decision can be made.

 

 

 

Ford reported that security is going well. The security company has been given a key to the cart barn. A light for the roof of the Security cart is needed.

 

Ford reported Vila will be replacing the dead plants installed recently in front of the Clubhouse. They are expected to arrive when Vila brings Jim’s tree/plants etc. The variegated bougainvillea that were planted in the parking lot islands are doing well. Ford will contact Vila to get more planted in needed areas.  The speed bumps will be installed on 6/5/09.

Yvonne will contact Marie from the Estates to inform her again about the speed bumps and let her know of our new security.

 

Motion was made by Unglaub, seconded by Baszczuk, to adjourn the Meeting.  Aye votes Maranto, Unglaub, Baszczuk, Zernzach, and Ford. Carried Unanimously.

 

Meeting adjourned @ 9:54 A.M.                                                       Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                                                            Yvonne L Pischeda