CROSS CREEK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

MINUTES

MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

                                                                                                           November 12, 2009    

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

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

Zernzach via computer phone

Also Present:   Yvonne Pischeda- Asst. Treasurer/Secretary

                        Mike McCulloch- Golf Course Superintendent

                        JJ- Golf Pro

                        Members- 3

Maranto requested a motion to approve the Minutes of the

Meeting of October 22, 2009 as submitted.

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

October 22, 2009 as submitted. Aye votes Maranto, Unglaub, Baszczuk, Zernzach, and Ford. Carried Unanimously.

Maranto introduced Brent Minor, President of Terrace one. Minor presented to the Board the problem that exists with the vultures. They are messy, cause damage to homes/property, and propose a health risk. He has been in contacted with County and State officials on how to legally get rid of the birds. This information was distributed to the Board. Vultures are a Federal protected species. Officials feel the vultures are using Cross Creek, which is adjacent to the Cypress Slough, as their roosting areas. They recommended two most effective ways to attempt them to relocate their roosts to another area. First, hang fake vultures (effigies) upside down in trees and second, the use of pyrotechnics (bird bombs & whistlers). If pyrotechnics is considered a permit from the County is required. Both of these recommendations must be done everyday, consistently, and we should see results in 2-3 weeks. Minor feels both recommendations are needed and he would like to form a committee of 2 members from each association to assist him with the effort. Also, he will contact our friends from the County regarding the Slough for their help. He informed the Board that he will be away until January 1. He would like to start the process when he returns. The Board discussed the issue and agreed something needs to be done. They approved for Minor to move forward with his plan and purchase the items needed. Maranto will send out a global email, an article will be put in the Courier, and notices will be posted on the bulletin boards to inform members.

Motion was made by Ford, seconded by Unglaub, to approve Brent Minor to move forward with the two recommendations to rid Cross Creek of the vultures and purchase what will be needed. Aye votes Maranto, Unglaub, Baszczuk, Zernzach, and Ford. Carried Unanimously.

Maranto reported on October golf rounds. October was a rather slow month. Member rounds were down 31 % from 2007 and 16 % from 2008; total rounds were down 32 % from 2007 and 21 % from 2008; revenue is down almost $2,500. from 2008. Y-T-D member rounds were down 19 % vs. 2007 and 12 % vs. 2008; total rounds were down almost 13 % from 2007 and 8 % from 2008; revenue is down about $24,000 from 2008.

Maranto reported the new golf rates for 2010 proposed by Vision had been received. The

Board has received a copy. Maranto informed the Board that Zernzach did some research on other local clubs regarding their public rates and we were considerably less expensive. The Board discussed the rates and the only change made was to the amounts with cents, they were rounded off.

Motion was made by Unglaub, seconded by Ford, to approve the 2010 golf rates and to round off the amounts with cents. Aye votes Maranto, Unglaub, Baszczuk, Zernzach, and Ford. Carried Unanimously.

Maranto reported that Unglaub and he have been in the process of discussing changes to our existing Management Agreement with Vision. The present Agreement expires on 12/31/2010. With the new changes we would assume more responsibility by taking over the accounts and financial paperwork. These changes would take effect on January 1, 2010.

Maranto reported a member of the Players has approached him regarding the possibility of putting up a sign in front of the Clubhouse previous to the Players show for advertising. The Board discussed the issue and that no signs are allowed on Master Board property. The request was denied.

Unglaub reported on the financials for October, everything still looks good. Copies have been distributed to the Board members and the Budget Committee.

Unglaub requested a motion to approve a new bank account (CD) with CNL Bank in the amount of $200.000. We had two CD’S with Edward Jones that matured on 10/26/2009. With interest rates on the down slide and the changing market. The CNL Bank CD offers 2.25 % for 11 months. Unglaub feels this is about the best we can do right now.

Motion was made by Unglaub, seconded by Baszczuk, to approve the new CD at CNL Bank in the amount of $200,000 for 11 months @ 2.25 % Aye votes Maranto, Unglaub, Baszczuk, Zernzach, and Ford. Carried Unanimously.

Unglaub reported we have received a retainer notice in the amount of $200.00 from Becker & Poliakoff, our attorneys, for the year 2010. Unglaub requested to the Board not to renew the retainer.  It is not the cost of the retainer, but if we do use their service none of the retainer is used towards their fees. Unglaub feels to pay the retainer fee is not necessary. The Board agreed and a letter will be sent to the attorney notifying them of the Board’s decision in the January.

Baszczuk requested a motion to ratify the purchase of the new True 2-door reach-in freezer to a cost of $3,816.

Motion was made by Baszczuk, seconded by Unglaub, to ratify the purchase of the new

True 2-door reach-in freezer to a cost of $3,816 Aye votes Maranto, Unglaub, Baszczuk, Zernzach, and Ford. Carried Unanimously.

Zernzach has been away and has nothing to report at this time.

Ford reported a bid has been received from Action Signs to repaint the signs in Cross Creek to the new colors. The Board discussed the bid. Country Club Village and Terrace I have already repainted their signs. The Board requested two more bids be obtained. Ford will contact two other painting contractors for bids and they will be discussed at a later meeting.

Ford reported he has received a traffic study for the County regarding the intersection at CCB & Daniels Pkwy. The Board has also received a copy. Ford requested to the Lee County Traffic Department to paint a solid white left turn line coming out of The Colony onto Daniels Pkwy. His concern is when left turns are made from the Colony onto Daniels Pkwy some drivers come all the way over to the middle and right lanes, this is a potential hazard. The County did a study and looked at past accident records for that intersection. They thanked Ford for his suggestion, but there has not been a substantial amount of accidents and the County can not do anything at this time. They will continue to monitor the intersection during peak season.

Ford discussed with the Board the painting of the tennis court fence. Maranto stated that Zernzach and he took a look at the fence and they both felt it seems to be in decent shape. We should hold off on any painting or replacement. We may want to get something better than the rebar to hold the bottom of the fence down. Mike will replace the ripped screens. That is regular maintenance. The Board agreed not to do anything with the fence at this time. Ford stated he is still waiting on a bid from Clint Boyer to build a wooden tool locker for the brooms, rakes, etc.

Ford reported Mike is in the process of completing the rock gardens on CCB by the speed bumps.

New Business:  Maranto reported that a black pick-up truck has been seen several times speeding done CCB. A member did get his license plate #. The Board discussed calling the Sheriff’s office but they probably won’t do anything. Ford stated he will contact Dave at the Security Company to inform the Security guard of the black truck. 

Maranto received bids from Mike McCulloch, the golf course superintendent, for replacing the air compressor lines in the maintenance barn. This replacement needs to be done. The current lines are made of PVC and under high pressure could burst causing a safety hazard. The Board discussed the bids and agreed the replacement should be done as soon as possible. The Board approved the bid from Comp-Air to a cost of $2,104.10

Motion was made by Unglaub, seconded by Baszczuk, to approve the bid from Comp-Air to a cost of $2,140.10.  Aye votes Maranto, Unglaub, Baszczuk, Zernzach, and Ford. Carried Unanimously.

Maranto requested a motion to adjourn the Meeting.

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

Meeting adjourned @ 9:30 A.M.                                                    

                                                                                                            Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                                                            Yvonne L Pischeda