Board members in attendance: John Ragosta, Dave Anderson, Bill Griffiths, Pat Moyer, and John Blackford.  Homeowners in attendance: Sandy and Al Kenyon, Linda Anderson, Chris Ragosta, Myrna Mahon. . .

Meeting commenced at 2:00 pm.  Minutes were read and approved. 

Pat Moyer presented the treasurer’s report (see revised Current Financial Status of WOHA; August 28, 2005 and Proposal to Increase Balance in Reserve Funds).  Also, she noted that for both tree trimming and pump purchase expenditures, three competitive bids were procured prior to selection.  John Ragosta made a motion to accept, Bill Griffith seconded, all favored, and none opposed.

John Ragosta gave the architectural review report (see minutes for ARC meeting date?).  Of note is that individuals may not have freestanding flag poles on their property, yet may, of course, fly flags (presumably from poles affixed to approved structures, preferably a Jolly Roger from one’s shed).  Ragosta mentioned a tedious series of complaints made by Pat Berling made and forwarded concerning Andy Birchell’s boat.  I, John Blackford, then noted that I had unintentionally misled to Mr. Birchell and told him that the boat precedent as established by the Morris motorboat was a 48-hour grace period.  At this time it was made known by nearly all in attendance that, precedent aside, the boats could not be stored outside as stated in the covenants (unless, I assume, you are Bob Parker, with an official note indicating otherwise).  The 48-hour grace period only applies to wheeled vehicles like motor homes, which are allowed that time period primarily for loading and unloading purposes; however, Ragosta stated the board will fine anyone abusing that grace period.  He also stated a distinction should be made between Birchall who is new to the neighborhood and directly misled by someone who should know better and Morris who cognitively stretches and/or simply ignores the covenants.  Bill Griffith made a motion to accept the ARC report, Dave Anderson seconded, all favored, and none opposed.

Chris Ragosta then gave the Landscaping Committee report (see minutes).  She then noted they are looking for volunteers and that they are going to submit a plan for the islands.  Also, she brought up the need for fertilizer for all trees in common area.  John Ragosta made a motion to buy some, Bill Griffith seconded, all favored, and none opposed.  John Ragosta then made a motion to accept the Landscaping Committee report, Bill Griffith seconded, all favored, and none opposed.  

Chris Ragosta then reported on the sign, stating that in two weeks there will be dark-green lettering and that the total cost has come out to $12,000.  Also, Bob Parker is submitting a light plan for it.  John Ragosta then made a motion to accept the sign report, Bill Griffith seconded, all favored, and none opposed.

Bill Griffith then gave the Operations Committee report.  He reviewed the pump purchase and its work against the MacDowell flood zone.  He stated he’d been in contact with the condominium engineering firm and the city.  The condominium group signed a contract stating Gary Larsen will issue them no CO until the drainage problems are rectified in phases one and two.  Griffith vowed to keep a close eye on the progress in this direction.  Also, he brought up the need for storage for the pump.  He made a motion to patch the circle’s gash in the road at the hilltop, Ragosta seconded, all favored, and none opposed.  Also, some discussion was made concerning the need for either more efficient lighting or simply more durable lighting for street illumination.  Moving on, general consensus was that the gate code should only be changed after a three-month advance notice has been given.  At that point Griffith asked for feedback on the Saturday gate closures, which came muddledly positive in that it reduced weekend traffic through the neighborhood.  At that point, Ragosta read a letter from some Marsh Creek residents (see copy thereof).  Dave Anderson made a motion to send a response letter (he’ll write and get approved prior to sending) to MCHOA, Ragosta seconded, all favored, and none opposed.  John Ragosta then made a motion to accept the Operations Committee report, Bill Griffith seconded, all favored, and none opposed.    

Linda Anderson then gave the Communications Committee report.  With the first newsletter out, the next is to go out sometime in September.  John Ragosta made a request that the next issue include a notice of the creation of a member directory and the need for individuals who would like to be excluded to notify the Communications Committee of said desire.  She mentioned the need to acquire e-mail addresses of WOHA members.  John Ragosta then made a motion to accept the Communications Committee report, Bill Griffith seconded, all favored, and none opposed.    

Dave Anderson reported on the hill safety issue.  The Florida Highway Patrol’s Joe Stevenson verified safety issue due to visibility.  His suggestion is to possibly have sidewalks on both sides of the streets, yet he rejected the following ideas: speed bumps, mirrors, and lowering the hills.  He and Anderson will schedule a public meeting to discuss safety issues some Saturday morning. 

I made a motion to have board look up the cost of a storage facility for the water pump, Ragosta seconded, all favored, and none opposed.

In preparation to address covenant review, John Ragosta offered the Guiding Principles for WOHA Covenant and Rules handout (see handout).  In summary, he suggested the nature of the association should be such that members should voluntarily comply with covenants and rules and simply act like adults.  An example he mentioned was that Berling should have talked to Birchell prior to registering complaints; it is the neighborly, adult thing to do.  John Ragosta then made a motion to accept the principles, Bill Griffith seconded, all favored, and none opposed.  Then, Griffith made a motion to review covenants at a special meeting to be held September 18^th at 5pm I seconded, all favored, and none opposed.

The floor was then opened to the general membership at which time Al Kenyon spoke.  He requested a bulletin board for the website, suggested 40 watt light bulbs, reminded the board of the four-part agreement made with the condominium project, questioned the purpose of spending $150 per month to have the beds in front managed when they’re obviously overgrown, suggested Osmocote for the parkette, mentioned the open electrical box in the front area, noted the Christmas lights were still up, suggested the community picnic should not be charged to all members, and requested a discontinuation of what he perceives as a maligning of his name.  A lady with the Kenyons strongly urged the board to distrust the government and to get everything notarized.