Riverglen of Brandon Homeowners Association Inc.

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

27 June, 2023

Riverview Library – Room 137

9951 Balm Riverview Road

Riverview, FL 33569

 

 

I.                   Call to Order and Quorum Call: Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m.

Directors Present:

Ralph Brown – President, Unit 7

Wrede Kirkpatrick – Vice-President, Unit 1

Kathy Hofstad - Treasurer, Unit 7

Larry Barroner – Secretary, Unit 3

Cathy James – Unit 2

Kelly Black – Unit 5

 

Directors Absent:

Chris Carter – Unit 4

 

Also in attendance:

Angela Parker - GPI

Ali Houshmand - ACC Chair

Rick Huber – Parks committee

Mike & Mary Babinec – Homeowner

 

 

II.                Review/Adoption of Minutes:

MM made by Wrede, 2nd by Kathy H. to approve the RG HOA May 23rd meeting minutes as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

III.     Committee and Officer’s Reports

 

A.    Ponds - Trina Dooley – Ponds were treated twice this month; reports are being provided. 

 

B.     Parks – Rick Huber –Nothing to report

 

C.     Newsletter - Carolyn Austin – Will solicit articles for the annual newsletter in approximately 2 months.

 

D.    Website - Ralph Brown – performed maintenance on site.

 

E.     Landscape – Larry Barroner – Discussed the need for additional attention to detail (missed patches of grass, tree branches not being picked up, trimming around trees, other obstacles) when maintenance is performed.  Palm trees were pruned.  Was told that the BV crew has decreased and are normally waiting on the gate to the large park to be opened.

 

F.      Finance/Budget – Kathy Hofstad – Few line items have been identified as being over budget.  Some of the recent expenses (irrigation system repair, tennis courts) were not budgeted. Will continue to monitor and advise as needed.  Kathy is working with Angela (GPI) to review the expense of office supplies which have increased 30-40%.

 

Aging report request to write off the following:

Unit 612002 - ’.35

Unit 010923 - ’.10

Unit 501150 - $1.35

Unit 401256 - $25.09

 

MM by Kathy H, 2nd by Wrede to approve the request to waive the four (4) small balances.   Motion carried unanimously.

 

G.    Riverglen ACC – Ali Houshmand

ACC requests: (12) Requests were received. the ACC committee approved nine (9) requests; 2 requests had stipulations that were not clarified on the request forms.

MM by Wrede., 2nd by Kathy H. to ratify the ACC approval (Items 1-9).  Motion carried unanimously.

MM by Ralph, 2nd by Kathy H. to concur with the ACC recommendation to disapprove three (3) ACC requests 10-12.  Motion was approved 5/1 opposed (Cathy).

First Letters: (12) MM by Wrede, 2nd by Kathy H. to accept the recommendation of the ACC for first letters.  Motion was approved 5/1 opposed (Cathy).

Second Letters: (2) MM by Ralph, 2nd. by Wrede to accept the recommendation of the ACC for second letters.  Motion carried unanimously.

Attorney Letters (1)

MM by Wrede, 2nd. by Ralph. Motion to send a modified 2nd letter asking homeowner to submit an ACC request for replacement of shingles.  Next step will incur additional legal fees if ACC request form is not received.  Motion carried unanimously.

MISC;

(2) applications not approved.  Will hold off on action till homeowners receive these notices.

 

 

H.    Legal: Ralph Brown, Wrede Kirkpatrick, Co-Chairs (Collections/Compliance)

Collections:  No items requiring board vote. 

Compliance:

Item 1; MM by Kathy H. 2nd by Larry not to waive the $14.00. Motion was approved 5/1 opposed (Cathy).

Item 3; No response from the last chance letter that was forwarded to the homeowner.  MM by Ralph, 2nd by Kathy H. to proceed with lawsuit as recommended.  Motion carried unanimously.

Item 4; MM by Wrede, 2nd by Ralph to invoice, bill and remove from the list.  Motion carried unanimously.

Item 5; MM by Ralph, 2nd by Kathy H. to participate in mediation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Item 8; MM by Wrede, 2nd by Ralph to participate in mediation. Motion carried unanimously.

 

IV.       Management Report – Angela Parker- GPI

Insurance – Inland Marine Renewal-(Equipment) 5/29/2023-5/29/2024 No premium increase $577.50.

 

V.      Old Business

A. McMullen Entrance Plantings Update – Replacement of the dead plants partially completed by Bright View

B. Online ACC Request Update –Recommendation was made to move forward with use of the dashboard/portal site for RG homeowners use.  Site expected to available January 1, 2024.  Kathy H. stated an article will be provided in the annual newsletter along with procedures on how to access the site.

C. Sidewalk Maintenance & Tree/Grass Maintenance in Easement – Recommendation Letter received from Attorney; MM by Ralph, 2nd by Cathy the BODs agree that the tree is either the responsibility of the Hillsborough   County or the Homeowner pursuant to the attorney recommendation letter.  Motion carried unanimously.

D. Pine Tree Removal Cost – Three (3) estimates were received.  MM by Wrede, 2nd by Kelly to accept the proposal from Panorama Tree Care for $2600.00. Motion carried

      unanimously.

 

VI.    New Business

A.    McMullen Entrance Light Proposal; MM by Ralph, 2nd by Wrede to have the missing light replaced by GL Polk electric for $463.00. Motion carried unanimously.

B.     Mueller Proposals for park bench and table; MM by Ralph, 2nd by Wrede to accept the proposal of $900.00 to move the table and also purchase and install a new bench between the BB and tennis courts. Motion carried unanimously.

 

       VII.    Homeowner Concerns –

A.    Aggressive dog reported.  Contacted individual who reported to see if they can provide the address of where the dog is located.

B.     Homeless staying under the tree on corner of McMullen and McMullen Loop

C.     Suggestion of creeping fig on wall along McMullen Road.         

 

VIII.  Next Meeting date – July 25, 2023, 6:30 P.M., Riverview Library, Rm 137.

 

XI.     Adjournment - meeting adjourned at 8:28 pm by unanimous consent.

 

 

 

 

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