TURTLE COVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
AUGUST 14, 2007

Directors present: Bobby Mitchell, Rhett Glover, Rosemary Dean, Missy Dunagan, Ken Rose, Carolyn Patton, Emilu Bailes, Linda Bernard
Directors absent: Ray Runge

Minutes were provided to those attending the Board Meeting
Motion to approve minutes: Linda Bernard
Second: Ken Rose
Minutes were approved as written

I. Treasurers Report
Rosemary Dean reported Operating Funds of $125,319.04, Total Reserve Funds of $433,361.48 and Total Cash of $558,680.52. The Lounge was profitable in July and the Restaurant lost money for a combined loss of $6052.68.
II. Committee Reports

i. Water
Ray Runge was not present. Rosemary Dean indicated that there had been more water line breaks during the month.

ii. Interior & Exterior
Ray Runge was not present and there was no report. Outstanding issue is repair of ceiling in men’s room

iii. Golf
Ken Rose reported problem trees on golf course that he would be getting prioritized for removal. Lightning struck several trees on golf course and around Club House during the month. Duffer’s Den is to be refurbished.

ii. Beaches
Bobby Mitchell reported new contractor taking good care of beaches. Cost of new beach maintenance is $14,000 per year vs. old cost of $6,000 per year. This additional cost may have to be met through higher cost of decals in future.
iii. Tennis
Rhett Glover reported next tennis tournament set for Labor Day weekend
iv. Budget
Rosemary Dean indicated that Board members had their assigned areas to be working on for next year’s budget
v. Office
Linda Barnard reported new computers had been installed in office and staff was learning how to use them

vi. A&E
Ray Runge was not present to report.

ix. Community Relations
Ken Rose forming focus groups to discuss how Community Relations should operate.
Everyone was reminded of Jasper County Zoning Hearing on appeal to change square footage requirement for several lots in Turtle Cove.

vii. Pool
Missy Dunagan reported pool would be open in September and changes would be made to Life Guard schedule

x. Restaurant
Rhett Glover reported that he was reviewing restaurant facilities operation, staff, and lack of use of restaurant by residents.

xi. Legal
Emilu Bailes reported that the plaintiff and defendant did not show up for the Crawford Starfirst hearing because neither party had been notified. The hearing has been reset for November 13.
xii. Entertainment
Carolyn Patton reported
Nascar Sept 8th 7:00 pm
Bike Rodeo Sept. 15 9:00 - 11:00 Whippoorwill Beach
Adult Halloween Party Oct. 26 8:00 pm
Children’s Hallow Party Oct. 27 2:00 - 4:00 pm
xiii. Security
Arnold reported with the children back in school the beaches had been trouble-free. He indicated that the decal system was working well.
President Emilu Bailes explained the need for action on the financial situation facing Turtle Cove POA. She reminded the meeting attendees that the Board can take steps to raise revenue or the property owners can vote in an increase in the annual membership fee. She indicated that the board is discussing ways to generate income but wants input from property owners. She encouraged owners to provide this information through Board meetings or through a message to a Board Member.

Gary Koprucu Tangier Ct. received letters from Board. His back porch was built by previous owner on green space that belongs to Turtle Cove.
He offered to sell his house to Turtle Cove. He indicated that he takes issue with manner in which TC is communicating with him.

Kathy Abood asked that Golf Tournaments be added to master calendar in office to avoid conflicts in scheduling.

Evelyn Smith spoke on illegal signs on properties
Reported advertising on Stop signs to Monticello government. Monticello will arrest or fine people doing this if we notify them.

James Peak expressed concern over Gary Koprucu’s having to assume responsibility for encroachment of his porch on TC common area.

Meeting was recessed at 8:15 pm, in order to move into Executive Session.