Call Meeting to Order

President Jerry Siminski called the meeting to order at 6:02PM in the Harbour View Room.

Members Present

Jerry Siminski-Pres., Peggy Scouten-Sec., Dan Weller-Tres., Jim Geisler-VP, Howard Hakken

Members Absent

None

Met with Darryl from ABC Supply Company regarding various buildings, reproofing of portions of #53 & #51 and bid.

Consent Agenda (Board Minutes and End of the Month Reports)

A.) Jim Geisler moved and Dan Weller seconded approval of the June 16, 2010 minutes. The board voted unanimously to approve the minutes as written.

B.) Jim Geisler moved and Howard Hakken seconded the motion to approve the financial reports. The board voted unanimously to approve the financial reports.

Standing Committee Reports

A.)    Jim Geisler gave his report on the 14 decks with plywood/planking issues.  Howard Hakken also gave his report.

Open Floor Items

A.) Margaret (Nancy) Bly from 3425 Pigeon Hill Court – Discussed the issue of a dog relief area between driveways.  She would provide the shrubs, bark and maintain.  Approval was given. Bryan will activate sprinkler heads.

B.)    Condo owner Bailey wanted to express his concerns regarding boats using side wall when Dockers was closed.  Boaters tend to be noisy and should not be allowed to stay.  He also requested that the board ask the local police to monitor Harbour Towne better to help move loiterers along.

C.)    New condo owners introduced themselves and wanted to attend a board meeting.

Standing Committee Reports (Cont’d)

B.) Dan Weller reviewed the Treasurer’s report.

Open Item Reports

A.) Building Committee

      1. Jim Geisler and Howard Hakken gave their report at the beginning of the board meeting.

      2. Under review.

      3. Howard Hakken handed out drawings and gave information regarding several styles of deck privacy screens. Any final decision was tabled.

B.)  Jerry Siminski wanted to bring up an important issue regarding gas leaks. There was a gas leak last year in the Waldo’s condo and another this year in Sipplinga’s unit.  This is due to a Wardflex grounding problem and is a major concern.  Apparently, there has been some lawsuits involved with Wardflex over this issue.  We need to talk with the manufacturer and the attorney to see how to proceed.  Then we need to decide whether this should be taken care of in each unit (at approx. $150/ea.) by the condo owner or the condo association.

Jerry Siminski

A.) Jerry Siminiski is working on an activity calendar for the website.

C.) Peggy Scouten will retype the letter to co-owners regarding Rules and Procedures.

D.) The Condo Information Tracking System is in process (CCIS)  The quarterly newsletter  will be sent out tomorrow.  Copies were distributed to board members to review.

E.) The Grounds Committee has the most members with ten participating. Discussion followed on the problems with ants, poison ivy and plantings which will be reviewed by the committee.

F.) Legal Committee – Jerry is working with the attorney on tracking litigation and related expenses.

G.)  Social Committee still needs volunteers.  A request is in the newsletter.

Dan Weller

A.)    Gave update on the wells which are moving right along and electrical.

New Business

A.) There was a request from the Grounds Committee for $1,000 to replace trees that were removed in front of condos. Howard Hakken moved and Peggy Scouten seconded the request for $1,000 with a request for a list of the specific types of replacement trees they were looking to use. Motion was approved unanimously.

Meeting Adjourned

Next Regular Meeting of the Harbour Towne Board will be on August 11 at 6:30PM in the Harbour Towne Yacht Club (upper level).

Respectfully Submitted,

Peggy E. Scouten

HTCA Board Secretary