HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION ELECTION AND BUDGET APPROVAL
JANUARY 9, 2022
ATTENDANCE: Karen
Grant, Shirley Hosner, Tom Becker, Vinny McCrave, Jim Glynn, Gary Mohler, Dave Murosky, Pat Hess, Richard Ackerman,
Election Committee Members
Call to order: Karen
Grant
Pledge of Allegiance:
All People
Prayer: Marcia
Rockinson
Introduction of Richard Ackerman, who was in charge of the
election committee, was made. Richard
explained the procedure of the election and the election committee, and all
members were asked to vote YES/NO on the budget that was presented to them for
the year of 2022. Then, he turned the floor over to open microphone for anyone
who wanted to speak and discuss the budget.
Nancy Scott: Had a committee that raised money and the
money was distributed as $1,000. for the pools, $500. For the floor in the
Challenger clubhouse and there should have been $500. left. Shirley Hosner answered by saying that Kathy
at the office pulled up the paperwork and it is at the office for Nancy to look
at.
NormanAgostinno – Asked
if there would be an increase in dues.
Karen Grant said yes there possibly would be. However it was up to the homeowner’s
approval as to whether this would happen or not.
George Crandol – Why
are we asking for an increase? Are we
going to have increases every year? Karen Grant said she could or could not say
whether we would have another increase next year. Things are starting to get old in the park.
They need to be replaced. We went thru
the Covid situation and the increase on building materials went sky high. The roof needs repair on both clubhouses, but
mostly on the Challenger clubhouse. The courts need to be resurfaced, this
includes bocci, tennis/pickleball, and shuffleboard. The pools need repairs, the air conditioners
are old, etc. All of this cost money and
that is why we are asking for increase. The increase is not something we take
lightly, we realize that this may create a hardship for some people.
Mike Phaile: We have money in the
reserves, why do we need money? Shirley
explained that the by-law says we have to fund and keep 5% of the value of the
clubhouses in the reserves at all times for insurance purposes. The health department and county need to
approve any work done. Tom Becker added,
we operate on a daily budget.
Jeff Polston:
Reserves are governed by the Florida Statues, each
individual item has to be separate. The
roof needs replacement and Jeff will be happy to help with the replacement/repair
of the roof. Jeff is in this business
for many years and knows how to do this kind of thing. Tom Becker reported that we did have a
commercial inspector out to look at the roof and the report for this is in the
office for anyone to look at.
Karen LaBriola: Asked
where does the money made on hot dogs go?
Marion Geake said it is distributed to several different projects in the
park.
Gary Mrowka: He had attended the
budget meeting and it was very light with people. He suggested that we change the fee for new
people moving into the park from a $20.00 fee to a $1,000. Onetime fee. Karen Grant said the attorney said this is
not permitted, you cannot have two classes,
We could get into a lot of trouble doing something like this, there was
a community that tried to do this and ended up in court and paying an enormous
amount of money.
Everett O’Brien: We should be happy that our HOA dues are so
low, there are some places that have $2700. For HOA dues. Some are even more.
Paul Guilmette: We
have 718 homes, we have inflation going on and Polo Park East is paying $129 a
month. We are right on track right now.
Jim Gurney: Asked if we could give
percentages as to where the money is going?
Does not like the golf course and feels it needs to be done away with.
Dave Murosky: During the pandemic
the course was allowed to be used for riding and walking, but now it has once
again become an official golf course that is written into our by-laws and
Covenant as a part of Polo Park. It is
an activity just like the courts, pools and other things here in the park and
should be supported as such.
George Crandol: Is
the golf course self-sustaining? Dave
Murosky said for past years it has been self-sustaining, then the pandemic hit
and we had to rely on the money from the HOA, but we are back on track and
starting to do well again. The money has
always been a part of our budget to support the golf course, if needed, just
like the other activities here in the park.
Carol Young: The golf course adds to the value of our
homes.
Tony Mahoney: Volunteering here in the park will save
money. Just like the men get together on
Wednesday’s to help with trimming, etc.
Volunteers are what keeps our community low on HOA fees.
Charlie Pearson: This is a great park to live in. It has a lot to offer.
Linda Hockensmith: If we
all help by volunteering, we can reduce the cost.
Michael Bosomworth: We lived in Vista Del Lago for a while, when
we moved in the cost was $235. When we
moved it was up to $630. a month.
Richard Ackerman closed the open discussion and called for
a vote on the budget. The budget was
voted on with a YES or NO card for an increase of $10. Per month.
There were 186 YES votes and 48 NO votes.
The budget increase was approved by the community.
Ken Dobosz announced the winners of the HOA raffle.
Winners: Paul
Bricker of 529 Challenger
Frank
Libbi of 304 Jackson
Richard Ackerman announced the new Home Owners Association
board of directors.
Karen Grant, Shirley Hosner, Tony Mahoney, Ken Dobosz were
voted in as new board members.
Meeting Adjourned by Richard Ackerman
HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION MEETING
JANUARY
9, 2022
Attendees: Karen Grant, Jim Glynn, Tom
Becker, Tony Mahoney, Shirley Hosner, Ken Dobosz, Vinney McCraw, Recording
Secretary Pat Hess
Meeting
opened: By Jim Glynn
All members of the new board took their positions
accordingly.
President - Karen Grant
Vice-President - Jim Glynn
Treasurer - Shirley Hosner
Secretary - Tony Mahoney
Building/Grounds - Tom Becker
Rules & Regs. - Tony Mahoney
Architectural - Jim Glynn
CERTS - Vinney MCCrave
CAPS - Karen Grant
Golf - Ken Dobosz
Activities - Shirley Hosner
Secretary
Report: Annual report
was given by previous secretary Tom Becker.
He asked that the minutes as presented to the board be approved, the
board approved.
Tom Talked about the new door on the Blvd. clubhouse. It has been replaced, the locks have to be
worked on yet, but it should be done soon.
Polo
Park Golf Course: Ken
Dobosz reported the following:
Bank Balance 11/30/2021 - $12,001.14
Deposits - $14,544.29
Invoices Paid $13,544.33
Bank Balance 12/31/2021 - $13,001.10
Ken also mentioned that the Golf Committee would be having
a “ham” dinner on March 12th.
Ken asked for a motion to accept the golf course report,
Jim Glynn made to motion to accept and Tom Becker 2nd the
motion. All approved.
Architectural
Review: Jim Glynn said most of the arc reviews were for painting
of homes. Not much else going on.
Rules
& Regulations: Karen Grant reported that a PowerPoint
presentation will be presented to the people of Polo Park to show the new
changes made. The membership must
approve of the changes. Tony Mahoney
will be taking this over.
CERTS: No activity at this time.
New
Business: Any
new board members who have not taken the Certification Class must do so, and,
certificate must be obtained
Treasurer
Report: Shirley
Hosner reported the following Financial Reports:
Bank Balance November 30,2021 $101,114.62
Deposits December $ 24,443.56
Invoices Paid in December $ 33,672.07
Bank Balance December 31, 2021 $
91,886.11
Reserves:
Money Market $182,020.15
CD’S $151,159.01
Bank Balance $333,179.16
POLO PARK ACTIVITIES:
Balance Forward November $
25,254.72
Deposits December $ 5,913.00
Invoices Paid December $ 15,915.08
Bank Balance December $ 15,252.64
Activity Money:
$10,270 has been earmarked for special projects.
There are 15 HOA late payment of dues, two foreclosures, 3
HUD houses.
Shirley asked for a motion to approve the financial report and
bills to be paid. Karen made the motion
to approve and Ken Dobosz second. Budget
and payment of bills was approved by the Board.
Karen Grant reported that at the end of the month 165
Jackson Park home will be going up for auction.
This should happen between January 26th -30th.
Also, a reminder, the business expo will be held on January
17, 2022 and want to thank the Polo Park Strong committee for donating 50 free Polo
Park bags to the first 50 people that arrive. The Expo will be held from 11:00
AM. To 1:30 PM. with lunch being served at a reasonable cost.
Tom Becker made a motion that the meeting be
adjourned. Tony Mahoney second the
motion. Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Patricia Hess, Recording Secretary