1. Call to Order:
The Lansbrook Master Association (LMA) Board of Directors meeting was
called to order by Vice President Jack Speckman at 7:00 PM in The Melrose
Management Group conference room. Additionally, directors present were
Vicky Benedon, John Brunton Jr., Gary Gilchrist, Doug Jacke and Bill
Showalter. A quorum was established. Also present were Barbara Mathews
of The Melrose Management Group, and five delegates/homeowners.
2. Approval of Minutes:
The minutes from the meeting of June 24, 2002 were approved as presented. There was no meeting held in July.
3. Financial Report:
Treasurer Bill Showalter provided an overview of the LMA financial status.
4. Committee Reports:
A. Security - No activity
B. Parks:
- It was recommended that the four companies which submitted proposals/estimates
for replacement of the Lakefront Park gate be asked to revise or submit a proposal
for a "drop arm" gate. Additional items were submitted to Melrose Management
Group to be included in the specifications furnished to the four companies.
- A letter will be sent to North Pinellas soccer organizations reminding them
that they cannot use the Commons Park soccer fields. Spot checks will be made
to ensure that non-resident organizations are not using the soccer fields and
the Commons Park. The sign needs to be changed to prohibit organized team play.
- It was recommended that the proposed skateboard facility not be pursued;
however, the tennis courts be further explored, as the result of input from
ten subdivisions responding to LMA's letter. Melrose Management Group will
obtain some general estimates for presentation at the LMA Annual Meeting.
5. Business Items:
A. It was recommended by Treasurer Showalter that the general
liability/umbrella insurance coverage be increased. The issue will be
addressed during the next board meeting when the 2003 budget is finalized.
B. The YMCA requested use of the Commons Park soccer field for organized
team use for five weeks beginning September 16. The request was disapproved.
C. A request was received from KeyesStone Enterprises to install a bottled
water machine in the Commons Park. The request was disapproved.
D. The September 2002 board meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 24,
2002 at 6:00 PM in the Melrose Management conference room, instead of the
scheduled fourth Monday meeting.
E. A letter was received from a non-resident whose automobile was damaged
by an unknown person at the Lakefront Park, requesting reimbursement for
repairs. The request was disapproved.
F. John Brunton, Jr. provided a copy of a letter that will be sent to
the Lansbrook subdivisions concerning Community Emergency Response Team.
6. Member Questions/Input:
Items discussed included:
- LMA responsibilities were questioned in conjunction with subdivision homeowners' associations.
- The status of the three vacant lots at the corner of Lansbrook Parkway and Tarpon Lake Boulevard was asked.
7. Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.
Submitted by:
Gary Gilchrist, Secretary