MINUTES
TURTLE
COVE P.O.A
Board
Meeting 4-10-07
In
Attendance – Amanda Crews, Rhett Glover, Emilu Bailes, Don
Jernigan, Bobby Mitchell, Ray Runge, Linda Bernard
Meeting called to order
7:34 PM
Motion: Motion
by Linda to approve minutes, 2nd Bobby
Vote: Passed
unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Shriner’s
Tournament was cancelled due to inclement weather.
Office has hired a new
bookkeeper, Shawana Ducksworth
Deadline for April
newsletter is the 16th
Treasurer’s
report given by Rosemary Dean- After a correction the total
operating cash is $304,450; Reserve funds are $309,362 for a total of
available cash after deducing water capital is $445,576. $50,000
withdrawal from checking was transferred from the Water Capital
improvements money market account into a CD.
Our auditor has not
completed the audit due to his own scheduling conflicts.
Negative numbers in the
Golf Department for fuel was an adjustment.
NEW BUSINESS
Water report
given by Ray Runge- water tank was drained on Friday.
Motion: Motion
by Linda to pay Waller Well Company $5,550.00 for a water test, 2nd
Bobby
Vote: Passed
unanimously
Interior/Exterior
report given by Emilu Bailes- we have received 2 sealed bids
on painting the clubhouse. One from DC construction for $16,636.00
including the cost of paint. The other was from Mike Harris in the
amount of $4,500.
Tabled until the next
meeting
Golf report
given by Don Jernigan – Don reported that he, along with the
A&E committee & golf staff rode the course scoping out dead
trees. Proposal from Nancy that there are 15 trees that need to be
taken down. 13 of these trees are endangering either property owners
or TC property.
$4650 quote was given
to remove dead trees
Motion: Motion
by Don to approve up to $3,750 for tree removal, 2nd Linda
Vote: Passed 5/1
(2 abstentions)
A&E report
given by Rhett Glover – Rhett & Nancy drove around TC last
Monday & found a house located on Night Hawk where a property
owner made incursions to the green belt. A letter has been mailed to
the property owner, and after an appropriate amount of time, the
lawyers will send another letter. TC will actively pursue this
matter. Emilu reported that Raymond Rogers the Jasper County Code
Enforcer agreed to meet with A&E committee along with the B.O.D.
to discuss exactly what code enforcement can do in our community
Gerald Robinson
reported that 17 roads have been assigned for the trash pickup to
date. Other volunteers are still needed. Please phone him to
volunteer to monitor a road, and pick up trash twice a month.
Beach report
given by Bobby Mitchell– Porta-potties have been placed.
There will be a volley
ball tournament on 4-28-07 to raise money for sand to put on the
beaches.
We would like to look
into hiring some part time beach staff to help maintain our beach
grounds.
Motion: Motion
by Bobby to spend $1,500 for beach signs, parking area on Parrott, &
sand to be dispersed on beaches, 2nd Ray
Vote: Passed
7/0. 1 abstention
Tennis report
given by Rhett Glover- Tennis is growing as the weather warms up.
There is a concern
about the condition of the courts. The cracks in the course are
getting worse by the day, & the courts will have to be resurfaced
soon.
Dues Increase
Committee – Gayle Gray reported that our dues increase
failed by only a narrow margin. We are going to mail ballots again &
hold another special meeting to vote on this issue again. A request
for helpers to assist with the mailing was issued.
Motion: Motion
by Emilu for a special meeting to be held Thursday May 17th
for the purpose of voting on an increase in dues, 2nd Don
Vote: Passed
unanimously
Office report
given by Emilu Bailes – Emilu welcomed Shawana to our staff.
Community Relations
– Emily reported that the 55 & Alive AARP driver safety
course is scheduled to be held on 5-14 & 5-15 from 1-5pm
Pool report
given by Amanda Crews– Pool will open Memorial Day
Motion: Motion
by Amanda to approve $700.00 to replace chlorinator in the pool, 2nd
Linda
Vote: Passed
unanimously
Restaurant report
given by Linda Bernard – New lunch menu coming & we have
been working on catering menu. Our grill is down; we have someone
coming in to fix it. Trivia night, we will have take-out pizza.
Legal report
given by Kathy Abood – No formal report given
Entertainment report
given by Kathy Abood – Trivia is last Saturday of each month.
Easter party was a great success. Thank you to everyone who donated
candy.
Security report
given by Arnold Fulgram–Property owners are responding well to
using their vehicle decals at the beaches.
Motion: Motion
by Emilu approve $38.07 for a new recorder & $29.99 for PDA, 2nd
Rhett
Vote: Passed
unanimously
Call to Volunteers
– Emilu asked for property owners to please volunteer by
serving on Committees. Sign up sheets are available at each Board
Meeting.
Nominating
Committee- Kathy reported that the nomination committee has
submitted the following slate of candidates for 2007 B.O.D. election:
Don Jernigan, Missy Dunnigan, Ken Rose, Carolyn Patton, & Gail
Folkerts.
Meet the candidates
forum will be held Sunday May 6th @ 2:30
COMMENTS FROM THE
FLOOR
Teri Urbano- Why don’t
we charge a per family charge for the restaurant?
Response- We will have
a committee take a look at this. This is one thing that we will have
a committee take a look at.
Jennifer Christian –
She is an art teacher & is interested in doing a summer day camp
for children in TC.
Response – She
was asked to give us her specs about what will go on & the B.O.D.
will take a look at it and get back to her.
Darrell Bell - have we
thought about advertising in Rockdale, Henry counties that we have
interior lots.
Response- We do ask
Realtors to provide links to our website for interested home buyers.
Meeting recessed for 5
minutes before moving into executive session
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