Rotonda West Association, Inc.
Deed Restriction Committee
Minutes
Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Present: George Burger, Chair., Sue Artz, Earl Haas, John Malacina, Steve Kennedy, Bud Prentiss, Bruce Vermette and Pete Traverso

Absent: Bob Seneca

Management: Julie Pittman, Manager

Other Members: Nick Gizzi, Victor Claussen, Donna and George Krabbe

The meeting was called to order at 9:02 am. George Burger stated the next regular meeting is September 4 th. The minutes of the July 16, 2007, workshop were approved with substituting "That would be county who would put in sidewalks" to "This should be Charlotte County’s responsibility to put in sidewalks."

George Burger stated that more workshops are needed. The committee agreed to have a workshop on August 13 and August 23 at 9:00 am. The committee decided to have two workshop per month.

Chairman Burger gave the committee members the 2008 proposed Deed Restriction Budget. Discussion ensued. The salary would increase by 5% and the mileage rate would increase by $.04. Total budget increase for Roger Leigh would be $1,020. The budget would include a second Deed Restriction Surveyor at the same salary. That would bring the 2008 Deed Restriction budget request to $35,640.00 Pete Traverso suggest that a dollar amount be added to the budget request for the Association to go property to cut grass or to do maintenance repairs. The Deed Restrictions under Section 33 allows this, but there is no money in the budget. The Association would then bill the property owner to recover the money expended. It was suggested that $5,000.00 in budget for maintenance/repairs.

George Burger stated that the Association should be able to ticket illegal parking with an immediate payable ticket. The attorney needs to be contacted regarding this. It was also suggested to speak with the county.

Sue Artz motioned that the proposed 2008 Deed Restriction budget in the amount of $40,640.00 be approved. Seconded by John Malacina. Motion carried.

The committee continued with Deed Restriction updating on Section 5 (i). Remove this subsection and put into RMC guidelines. Subsection (j) leave as written. Looking only at aesthetics. Discussion ensured. Have attorney review language that the RWA has no liability if there is a problem. There was discussion regarding residents that have converted their one-car garage into a room. It was determined that the RWA has no control on what is done on the interior of a house.

Section 6 will be Clean Site Program. John Malacina stated he would like to see this section called Contractor’s Responsibilities. Bruce Vermette suggested contractor/owner. John Malacina suggested that contractors doing renovations should be subject to Clean Site. Pete Traverso suggested that Secton 6 be removed (Clean Site). Make reference to the Clean Site Program under New Construction and Residential Modification. Owner/contractor responsibility are defined in the Clean Site Guidelines as amended from time to time. We will have it in the Deed Restrictions. We will reference the Clean Site Program stating we will collect fees-allowing changes to guidelines and fees-as adopted from time to time. That way if you want to make any changes to the Clean Site Program, they are outside the Deed Restrictions and the Board of Directors can make those changes. Discussion ensued. There was discussion regarding canal banks. Pete Traverso explained how it as incorporated into new construction. John Malacina stated the Clean Site Program needs to be kept in the Deed Restrictions but put it under New construction and Residential Modification with guidelines and fees that can be modified from time to time. George Burger suggested that Pete Traverso and John Malacina work on the guidelines for Clean Site Program.

Section 6 RULES AND REGULATIONS has no changes to subsection (a). There was discussion regarding the types of businesses that could be allowed and not allowed.

Section 7 EXTERIOR WALLS AND FENCES has not changes. John Malacina asked are the fences that are six (6) feet grand fathered. Yes.

Section 8 SHEDS: George Burger suggested the removal of the second (2nd) line Any sheds inexistence as of July 19, 1995 shall be permitted to remain inexistence provided. Discussion ensued regarding removal of all sheds. John Malacina said they are detrimental and can become flying object during a hurricane. Discussion followed on how existing sheds can be monitored and where they are located. Pete Traverso said you survey the sheds. Then a certified return receipt letter is sent to every owner of the shed . You record it and put them on notice. So that when the property is sold, the shed has to be removed according to the Deed Restrictions. This needs to be recorded, so that it is public notice and everyone is informed. Sue Artz asked if it could be put in the section for sheds that the property seller is responsible for removing the shed. Pete Traverso so that you could do that. Pete Traverso said you could add the seller is required to notify the new buyer that the shed must be removed. The shed must be removed by the seller.

Section 10 SQUARE FOOTAGE AND GARAGES. Pete Traverso said his recommendation is to increase the size of single-family or multi-family zones areas be increase from 1,600 square feet to 1,800 square feet and the two (2) car garage to 450 square feet. Square footage is calculated by the outside wall. Discussion ensured. Duplexes the square footage to increase to 1,200 square feet and garages to 400 square feet. Pete Traverso said he will meet with the builders to get their specifications and ideas. Discussion ensued

Next regular meeting will be September 4, 2007 at 9:00 am

Meeting concluded at 11:20 am.

Dianne M. Brophy, Secretary