1. Call to Order

President Ed VanScoy called the Lansbrook Master Association (LMA) Board of Directors meeting to order at 7:13 PM at the Lansbrook Golf Club. Other directors present: Gary Hakimian, Bob Lipply, Eric Schulman, Irv DeToro and Sallie Miera. A quorum was established. Also present were Barbara Mathews, Melrose Management Group, Stu Hazard of Lansbrook Grounds Maintenance, and a few Community Representatives

2. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

The minutes of the December 11, 2006 BOD meeting were approved as presented. Irv DeToro motioned to approve, Ed VanScoy seconded.

3. Financial Report

Ed VanScoy reported. Preliminarily we are $26,000 in the red. The bulk of expenses are from irrigation costs (over $12K from expected), pump station repairs, electric and water (over $8,100 from expected). Since there was no final report, no motion was made.

4. Grounds Maintenance Report

Stu Hazard reported. New computer purchased for tree inventory, prepared plant list, preparing County Grant request, tree trimming, numerous lighting repairs, Lakefront Park power washing, sports fields aerated and fertilized, misc. painting and maintenance performed. Repairs were made to club car. New club car needed; existing club car approx. 18 years old. Small Equipment Reserve balance is $116,884.00. Irv DeToro motioned to authorize Stu Hazard to inspect 2 used club cars. If used club cars not acceptable, Stu has authorization to purchase new club car for approx. $10,245.08 Gary Hakimian seconded. Motion approved unanimously.

SWFWMD approved a 4", 250' deep irrigation well. Three bids were reviewed. Irrigation reserve is $83,332. Ed VanScoy motioned to approve Circle W Drilling to install well for approx. $12,142. Irv DeToro seconded. Motion approved unanimously.

5. Committee Reports

Landscape Committee:

Bob Lipply reported. Committee members were introduced. Focus of committee defined as maintaining grounds to Lansbrook standards and to become more proactive throughout the community. Master Landscape & Maintenance Plan was presented to board. Board will give feedback to the committee and further discuss the proposed projects.

Personnel Committee:

Irv DeToro reported. Personnel Handbook will be named Employee Handbook. Maintenance dept. named Grounds Maintenance Department. Mission statement describes the LMA organization. Stu Hazard's title is Grounds Superintendent. Numerous provisions in the Employee Handbook were discussed. Irv will draft a summary of the drug testing policy (substance abuse policy) and present to board. Barbara will supply information on coverage and costs of health benefits. Employee handbook will be further discussed at next meeting.

6. New Business

Discussion on Board meeting procedures and how members can be better prepared for each meeting.

Community President's networking discussed. All presidents were surveyed about sharing their personal information. All but one requested that their personal information not be shared.

7. Old Business

Mediation: Three dates have been submitted to the Attorney for mediation of Lot 3 Juniper Bay. Attorney forwarded dates to mediator. Waiting for response.

8. Members Questions and Answers

Q. Will jasmine be planted around oak trees along the street by The Preserve?
A. We are submitting a request to County for a grant for additional plantings.

Q. What is the schedule for resurfacing Lake Front Drive?
A. According to Pinellas County, that is scheduled for 2007.

Q. What is the irrigation schedule?
A. Currently one time per week per zone.

Q. Is 'ivy' by Ivy Ridge planted too high above the ground?
A. They are 1 gallon jasmine plants and are planted correctly for the size and type. The oak tree leaves will be dropping soon creating some 'mulch' between the plants.

13. Adjournment

On a motion from Ed VanScoy and seconded by Bob Lipply, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50PM.

Next scheduled board meeting is March 26, 2007.

Minutes recorded by:
Sallie Miera
Secretary