ROTONDA WEST ASSOCIATION, INC.
Board Of Directors
Minutes - July 11, 2007

Present: Nick Gizzi, President, Claudette Romano, George Krabbe, George Burger, Ken Guillerm and Pete Traverso

Absent: Bruce Miller

Management: Dianne Brophy

Other Members: Joseph Romano, Donna Krabbe, Ruth Sargent, John Eisele, Carl Couture, Margie Carroll, Jesse Harrison, Marilyn Sink, Linda Harrison, Dayle Tedeschi, Bruce Vermette, Lois Burger, Pat Guillerm, Sue Nichol, Wayne Mengel, R. Murray, Don and Ginni Mahon, Earl Haas, Richard Duggan, Sue and Hank Artz, Jim Tibert, Barbara Winsmore, Steve Superak, Olga Durham, Victor Claussen, Jim and Marty Mayer, Bruce Miller and John Carroll

President Gizzi called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. The minutes of the June 13, 2007, were accepted as presented.

Treasurers Report - The report was given by Claudette Romano. At this time there are 200 unpaid assessments in the amount of $23,800. There is approximately $380,000 in Cds and we are staying within our budget.

Committee Reports

Election - Sue Artz stated that the next meeting will be on August 24, 2007, at 1:00 pm. The candidates statements are due in the office by 12:01 pm on that date. We have the American Legion for October 18 for Candidates Night and Tringali on December 6, 2007 for the Annual Meeting.

Administration/Personnel - President Gizzi stated that interviews for Association Manager were held on July 5th and 6th. There were 13 resumes reviewed and 8 candidates interviewed. We have invited 2 back for further interviews with the Board and staff. On July 3 the Herald Tribune had an article headline stating there were 4 candidates running for the Board. They were called on July 4 and published a correction on July 5.

Aquatic/Canal Committee - President Gizzi stated that on June 27, 2007, the committee had the final draft of the Five Year Plan and on July 5 it was given to the Board of Directors for their review. Pete Traverso stated that he will abstain from voting as he is the developer’s representative and stated he thought the report was very thorough.

Motion by Nick Gizzi that the Aquatic Canal Committee requested that the Board of Directors accept the Aquatic Canal Systems five year plan. Seconded by George Burger.

Jim Tibert asked if there is any money amount in the plan. Nick Gizzi stated there is money involved as there has to be projections for any possibilities that will be coming down within the next 5 years, which could include the maintenance of the canals and the possibility of repairing or replacing structures. The plan was submitted without figures. Discussion followed with Jim Tibert saying it is a guideline for the future. Ken Guillerm said he liked guideline better than plan and until we have hard figures we should not be calling this a plan. President Gizzi stated there are certainly structures that must be repaired. It is not clear at this time who is responsible for them. We are asking for assistance from county, state and the developer. The structures are there. They are in disrepair and need to be fixed. Ken Guillerm stated this is unaffordable by the RWA. Joseph Romano asked that financing be put into the plan. Olga Durham said we need to follow that plan. The execution of which may change during the oncoming years. You cannot budget today for what’s going to happen 5 years from now. Pete Traverso said Page 30 Item 7.1 Legal Maintenance Entity Effort will continue to determine the legal maintenance entity responsible for the costs. Roll call vote - 5 in favor, 1 abstention and 1 absent. Nick Gizzi, Claudette, Romano, George Burger, George Krabbe and Ken Guillerm in favor. Peter Traverso abstaining and Bruce Miller absent. Nick Gizzi said the next regular meeting of the Aquatic Committee will be July 18 at 3:00 pm.

Beautification - Claudette Romano gave her report on the Oakland Hills Marina project stating the specifications for that project. The Clean Up meeting had approximately 60 residents in attendance. Director Romano gave an update on Fun Day. It was also stated that letters went out to residents with overgrown vacant lots and responses are positive.

Budget/Finance - Claudette Romano stated the report is from Bruce Miler who is chairman of that committee. Meeting was held June 28 at 2:00 pm. At that meeting there was discussion on our income and expense reporting. It was decided that income should be based on current yearly assessment $119.00 times the total lots (8001.5) for a total of $952,180. The lot number correction will be implemented in the 2008 budget. Assessment income is real billable income that can be counted on whether paid on-time or paid with late charges. However transfer fees, interest, RMC Application fees, fining, other income and credit card fees are included as income which inflated the 2007 income to $1,000,980. The committee felt that these are not guaranteed monies and should be in a separate category and not included in the total income for the year. These sources of additional income should be identified as Anticipated Income and at the end of the year carried over to the next year. The committee will pass the carry over option by our CPA for his input before pursuing this any further.

Motion by Claudette Romano as a representative of the budget and finance committee, I move that a new category (anticipated income) be established for the 2008 budget and expense reporting. These income items would include: transfer fees, interest, RMC applications, fining, other income and credit card fees. Seconded by Ken Guillerm. Motion carried.

Community Relations - Chairman Guillerm stated that Derek Gilbert has resigned from the committee but will still write for the West Ways. Ken Guillerm read the West Ways Mission Statement written by Don Mahon.

Motion by Ken Guillerm to accept the mission statement as presented for the West Ways. Seconded by George Krabbe. Motion carried.

It was also stated that since the RWA website was mentioned in the local newspaper there was an increase of 60 more hits per day. There was discussion regarding a statement from a resident on the lack of progress on the small claims court to retrieve funds to purchase a new copy of the West Ways software. Next committee meeting will be August 1, 2007.

President Gizzi stated that while preparing for this he has changed his mind on this issue. President Gizzi asked that the Board reconsider this action and recommend that it be dropped. Discussion followed. Ken Guillerm stated he brought the motion forward and was seconded by Pete Traverso and carried unanimously. Ken Guillerm stated that the software that was previously purchased by the board is no longer needed. I believe we are beating a dead horse. We are under litigation with a major suit and I asked the board not to chase this. The $550.00 worth of software is not worth it. Claudette Romano said this was started at the beginning of the year. It has dragged on. I believe we should drop it. My point is we dropped Tall Pines because we didn’t want to have any problems. We’re dropping the software because we don’t want to have any problems. Maybe if we follow up on things that were done wrong maybe this board can look forward to doing something. But to procrastinate and not do something for three months but keep saying we’re working on it and three months later come back and say we are not going to do anything about it because now we don’t need the software. I think we have fallen down on this aspect of the job. Discussion followed . Ken Guillerm stated it’s not worth the effort. Nick Gizzi recalled the motion to go forward with retrieving the West Ways software. Joseph Romano stated the Board has a moral obligation to resolve this matter. Discussion followed.

Motion by Nick Gizzi to rescind previous motion to initiate a small claims court action to recover west ways software or be reimbursed for the software. Seconded by Ken Guillerm. Roll call vote: 4 to 2. Motion carries.

Nick Gizzi, Ken Guillerm, George Krabbe and Pete Traverso voted in favor of the motion. Claudette Romano and George Burger voted in the negative. President Gizzi stated for the record that he agreed with Joseph Romano.

Compliance Committee - No report. George Burger stated that meetings are held only when requested by a resident.

Deed Restrictions - George Burger stated that the committee is having a workshop on July 16 at 4:00 pm to rewrite the Deed Restrictions. All residents are welcomed. Next regular meeting is August 7 at 9:00 am

RWA Properties - George Krabbe stated the committee met on June 25, 2007 and discussed the Gazebo and Gazebo Island renovation plan and the amount of money to be placed in reserves for the memorial parks, marina and community center. Also discussed was Nick Gizzi’s suggestion that railings be installed on the dock and walkways at the Oakland Hills Marina.

Motion by George Krabbe to recommend that Carl Couture be appointed to the RWA Properties Committee. Seconded by Claudette Romano. Motion carried.

Residential Modification - Report given by Dianne Brophy, Secretary. The RMC had 17 approvals for the month of June.

RWA Street and Drainage - Claudette Romano stated that on Monday June 25 she had a meeting with Barry DeMello foreman of Charlotte County Public Works. Five problem areas were inspected. Cape Haze Drive and Boundary Blvd., at the Fiore Construction site. Golfview Road possible drain missing. Plans will be checked. Roadway near entrance to Palms golf course. Asphalt needed. New curbing on Boulevard North. Road now floods. A new concrete spillway to allow water to flow away from the road was asked for. Pinehurst Place between 61 and 86 has street flooding. Entire section needs be lined and graded from both ends to drain into swale. Also list was given to Tim Free, Manager, Charlotte County Public Works to schedule work to be done for pipe repairs at Pinehurst Road between Mariner Lane and Fairway Road. Pipe repair at Broadmoor Road between Broadmoor Lane and Sportsman Road and repair washout at bridge between Rotonda Blvd. South and Boundary Blvd. Grade work needed on Marker Road. On June 18 there was a meeting with Jamie Huish Charlotte County Utilities Operations Manager. Work to be done at 83 Caddy Road. Project sent to contractor for repair. Contractor waiting for approval of plans by Public works. Work at 169 Boundary Blvd. ordered 24 inch plug to stop flow for inspection. Repairs for the following are schedule for July 23: 40 Mark Twain Lane, 37 Sportsman Road, 928 Rotonda Circle and Rotonda Circle and Medalist Road where work as already started. The roadway has been repaired between 231 and 233 mark Twain Lane. Public Works Issued contracts for both 657 Rotonda Circle and 1140 Rotonda Circle, 901 Boundary Blvd manhole needs repair. Jamie Huish will contact contractor for repair. Claudette Romano read an email sent to Tara Mussellman regarding drainage and catch basin at Tall Pines Condominium.

Unfinished Business

Has resolution been drawn up requiring all wiring to new houses be underground. Pete Traverso said that was supposed to go to the attorney. Ken Guillerm asked what is happening with the Pinemoor Golf Course. Claudette Romano stated that Code Enforcement was getting involved on July 7 and to date she has heard nothing from the county. She will call Commissioner Moore by the end of the week. Pete Traverso stated that there may be some litigation due to the death of one of the principles.

New Business

Pete Traverso stated that preliminary property values can be looked up on line with the new property tax ruling. He stated that adjustments are downward. On July 17 at 5:01 there will be an MSBU budget meetings and special taxes through MSBU will be creeping up. Resident Gene Bird asked the Board of Directors if there is anything they can do about the property owned by Waterford Homes across from 207 and 209 Boundary Blvd. Work had been started to condominiums. Heavy equipment had cleared the lots and truckloads of fill dirt were hauled in and leveled and the silt barrier was put up around the perimeter. Nothing more has been done and the area is overgrown with high weeds. Pete Traverso stated he has worked with Waterford Homes in the past and he will call them. It also appears that they are in violation of Section 14.

Claudette Romano talked about the work the Association did at 1020 Boundary Blvd. With the overgrown lot. The property owner will be billed for the work done.

Next meeting will be August 8, 2007 at 3:00 pm

Meeting concluded at 4:40 pm.

Dianne M. Brophy, Secretary