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Please Note:  These Minutes are not official until approved at the next SRVA meeting.

 

Sable Ridge Village Residents Association Meeting

January 12, 2010

 

 President David Donihue called the meeting to order at 3:30 pm.  Approximately 22 residents attended. 

 Before the formal meeting began, David introduced guest speaker Otis Maxson, Director of the Lake and Sumter Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).  RSVP places 55+ seniors in volunteer positions of their choice at many local facilities such as LRMC, Cornerstone Hospice, Lake Sumter Community College, and the Chamber of Commerce for short- or longer-term assignments.  Volunteers are insured while traveling to and from their assignment and while they are on duty.  RSVP is located in the Leesburg Senior Center, 1211 Penn Street (behind Bob Evans).  For an interview or to learn more about the program, contact Otis at 365-1995.  He says RSVP is all about having fun! 

 Minutes of the December 8, 2009, Meeting:  A motion to accept the minutes as read by Judy James was made by Janice Hayman and seconded by Mike Weinstock.  Motion approved.

 Treasury:  Mamie reported the end-of-year bank balance is $803.59, which includes $500 in reserve, $39.50 in the 50/50 fund, leaving $264.09 as cash flow.  A motion to accept the report was approved by Phil and seconded by Mary.  Motion approved. 

 A motion made to accept the projected 2010 budget was approved by Ron and seconded by Pat Bond.  It includes $450 estimated income from membership dues and the following budgeted expenses:  Social Committee – $225, Decorating Committee – $130, Web site – $25, and Sunshine Committee – $20, with a cash flow of $50.  Smaller items not related to the budget should be paid through cash flow if funds are available.  Motion approved unanimously.

 Mamie also mentioned that SRVRA contributed $347 to the Leesburg Food Bank:  $247 from the 50/50 raffle, $100 from the Christmas party, and a $100 donation from a neighbor.

 Ron will send an e-mail requesting membership dues for 2010.

 Decorating Committee:  A new American flag is needed for the entrance.  The Decorating Committee will look into the purchase price. 

 ·        Valentine’s Day decorations will be put up on Wednesday, February 10, at 3:30 pm and taken down at 10:00 am on Wednesday, February 17.

·        St. Patrick’s Day decorations will be put up on Friday, March 12, at 3:30 pm and taken down at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 20.

 Sunshine Committee:  On Janis’s behalf, Susan sent three cards last month.

 Neighbor Helping Neighbor:  Janis had no report.

 Social Committee:   Carole would like to have the four bins of paper products removed from her garage and stored elsewhere.

 

 OLD BUSINESS

 PRO Board Meeting on January 4, 2010:  David reported it was a short meeting with the Plantation Plaza the main topic of discussion.

 Plantation Plaza Update:  The entrance into the Plaza is being expanded.  The water hook-up remains to be done.  David doesn’t know how much longer it will take.

 Shared Wells:  Well drilling on residential lots will be on the agenda for the Friday, February 5, HOA BOD Meeting at 10:00 am in Hermitage Hall.  David would like everyone interested in residential wells to contact him.  He is looking for support from SRV residents at the HOA BOD meeting.  It was suggested that interested parties should meet with David before that meeting.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 SRVRA Election:  There were no nominations from the floor to fill positions beginning on February 1, 2010.  A motion was made by Phil to close the nominations and another motion made by David Donihue and seconded by Mike to approve the following Nominating Committee recommendation:  President:  David Donihue, Vice President:  Mike Weinstock, Secretary:  Judy James, and Treasurer:  Ron Makara.  The motion was approved unanimously.  Officers leaving the board were thanked and the new officers welcomed.

 David passed around papers so that attendees could sign up for the Social and Decorating Committees.  Members of the committees will choose their chairperson.  Those who signed up for the Social Committee are Judy Furst, Janice Hayman, Ken and Merrily, Yolanda, and Mamie.  Rafael, Laura, Jim, Lee, Mamie, and Phil signed up for the Decorating Committee.  David will send an e-mail asking for additional volunteers.

 Sable Ridge Resident/s of the Month Award:  David plans to nominate residents for this award in 2010.  The award will be for both present and past work benefiting the Village.  The award for December 2009 went to Santa’s Elves – Janis Weinstock, Susan Woodruff, and Judy James for delivering over 700 Christmas cards to their Sable Ridge neighbors.

 Architectural Review Committee (ARC) will meet at 8:00 am on Wednesday,

January 20, February 3, and February 17 in the Administration Office.

 2010 (2011) Christmas Party:  David has reserved Saturday, January 15, 2011, from 5:00 to 10:00 pm at the Manor for SRVRA’s next holiday party if that venue is needed.

 PRO Board Meeting:  The next meeting is scheduled to be held on Monday, February 1, at 7:00 pm in Hermitage Hall. 

 February 5 Plantation HOA BOD Meeting:  In addition to well drilling on residential lots, other items on the agenda are speeding, an open  house, Glen Eagle road resurfacing, and more.

 Next SRVRA Meeting:  Tuesday, February 9, 3:30 pm at Ashley Hall.  Walter Wolf, Crime Watch Coordinator, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, will be the guest speaker.  He’s asked us to allot 45 minutes for his presentation.  The meeting may last until 5:00 pm. 

David reiterated that he is always looking for suggestions for changes and improvements to our association.

 Hosting Covered Dish Dinners at the Manor:  Janis asked attendees if they were ready to take on another covered dish dinner.  The response was “no.”

 50/50 Raffle Fund:  Hope won the raffle; $19 will be added to the charity fund.

 At 5:00 pm, Rafael made a motion to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded by Mike.

 

Respectfully submitted,

  /Judith James, Secretary