LANSBROOK MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC.
MEETING MINUTES
Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, August 25, 2003

    1. Call to Order:

    The Lansbrook Master Association (LMA) Board of Directors meeting was called to order by President Jack Speckman at 7:00 PM, Melrose Management Group office, 3974 Tampa Road, Suite B, Oldsmar, FL. Other directors present were Steve Althoff, Vicky Benedon, John Brunton Jr., Gary Gilchrist and Bill Showalter. Absent was Doug Gates. Also present were Barbara Mathews, Melrose Management Group, and eight Lansbrook community representatives/guests.

    2. Approval of Minutes:

    The minutes of the June 30, 2003 meeting were approved as presented.

    3. Financial Report:

    Treasurer Showalter gave the financial report.

    4. Committee Reports:

    A. Security - (John Brunton Jr.) No activity

    B. Parks - (Vicky Benedon) Some warnings have been affixed to vehicles because the owners did not have trailers/boats registered with Melrose Management Group.

    C. Personnel - (Vicky Benedon) Drug testing for LMA employees will commence September 1, 2003

    5. Unfinished Business:

    A. None.

    6. New Business:

    A. As a result of the Pinellas County Sheriff significantly increasing the hourly rate for off duty deputies who patrol Lansbrook, the Board will pursue other security alternatives/agencies. It was recommended we continue using the Sheriff's department on a monthly basis until an alternative solution is finalized. A motion was made and passed to reduce the current off duty hours to compensate for the increased hourly rate.

    B. A discussion ensued concerning the use of the Commons Park by unauthorized individuals/teams. The matter was tabled pending further study.

    C. As a result of continued Lansbrook trademark infringement, it was suggested that the Board obtain a legal review.

    D. The Melrose Management Group contract with the LMA Board expires November 1, 2003. A motion was made and passed that the contract be renewed with a five-percent fee increase. It was suggested that next year the Board seek bids for the next contract period.

    E. The annual LMA Board sponsored "Meet and Greet" is scheduled for September 20, 2003, at 9 AM, at the Lakefront Park.

    F. The $45.00 check written by John Mason, Lansbrook resident, will be cashed with no further action.

    G. The letter from the Kylemont subdivision concerning the lift station is resolved in conjunction with The Lynnwood subdivision.

    7. Member Questions/Input:

    A members' questions and input period was held, with questions from several homeowners.

    8. Next Meeting Date and Location:

    September 29, 2003, Melrose Management Group Office.

    7. Adjournment:

    Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.

    Minutes submitted by:
    Gary L. Gilchrist

   

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