DEER RUN HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION
MEETING MINUTES
October 9, 2005
The meeting was held outside at the end of the
cul-de-sac on
DEER RUN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION BUSINESS
JoAnn Stevener,
President of the Association asked the homeowners present to introduce
themselves.
It was announced that the current Secretary of the
Association, Annie Maloney had submitted her resignation and was unable to
attend the meeting. JoAnn
asked if there were any homeowners present who would be interested in serving
as Secretary. No one volunteered, so
Denise Bastanzi, a past Secretary of the Association,
offered to take the minutes of the meeting.
JoAnn advised that the Deer Run
Homeowners Association now had a web site, which was created by Malcom Sanford. The
web site address is www.deer-run.vze.com. Malcolm and JoAnn
discussed the current information on the web site. Other information we might want to put on the
web site was also discussed. It was
recommended that the vacant Secretary's position on the Board of Directors be
posted on the web site in order to solicit volunteers to fill the position.
Pat Doorbar, Treasurer of the Association, gave a status report on the Association's finances. At the last meeting on July 29, 2004, there was $1,974.01 in the bank. Since the last meeting, $400 in Association fees were received and $656.22 in expenses have been paid out. The current balance is $1,717.79. Pat reviewed the various types of expenses and their related costs. A written report was given for the official records. Pat advised that the Association is charged a $5.00 fee if the account gets below $2,000. Many of the homeowners present suggested Pat check with some of the local Credit Unions to see if we can get free checking. Pat will look into this and report back to the Board. After a discussion about the collection of Association dues, it was determined that the use of flyers taken door to door seemed to be the best way to get homeowners to pay their dues.
CURRENT DEER RUN ISSUES
Maintenance of Front Entrance
and Common Areas
Everyone present acknowledged how
grateful they were of the lady who has been keeping
up the front entrance by weeding and planting new plants. Unfortunately, no one
knows who she is. The Board will make
every attempt to reach her and thank her.
The homowners also want to thank the gentleman
who has been cutting the grass out front.
There was some discussion about getting a lawn service. There was discussion
about asking Deer Run homeowners if anyone is interested in getting paid to
maintain the front entrance. Donna and
Ed Hopwood will ask their teenage son if he is interested. They will provide the Board with his cost to
maintain the front area. The Board will solicite others via the Deer
Run web site, to see who else may be interested and get quotes from them.
JoAnn reminded everyone that the grass along the common areas in front of the retention ponds was being cut by the homeonwners living next to them.
Rotten Utility Cover On N.W.
52 Terrace
JoAnn mentioned how unsightly the box was that was covering some pipes near the front entrance on N.W. 52nd Terrace. No one was sure exactly what was under the box. There was some discussion about tearing it down and rebuilding a new box or planting flowers or bushes around it. The homeowners recommended that JoAnn call GRU and ask what the pipes were for first.
Solicitation In The
Neighborhood
JoAnn read a complaint sent in from a homeowner about solicitors in the neighborhood. There was some discussion about possibly putting up "No Solicitation" signs. It was pointed out that the signs can't legally keep people out. There was a general consensus that there really wasn't a big problem with solicitors.
Reduced Hours Of Operation Of The Devils Millhopper
Geological
One homeowner recommended that the Deer Run Board of
Directors write a letter to the State complaining about the reduced number of
days the
FUTURE ISSUES IMPACTING DEER RUN NEIGHBORHOOD
Extension Of The
Bill Pine advised that he heard that the County plans to expand the greenway/bike path, which will connect from the San Felasco Park, go through the Deer Run neighborhood and out through Blues Creek, and eventually connect to the current path in Alachua. Bill advised that the land is currently being surveyed and plans are underway to relocate current fencing to accommodate this path. Bill said he will continue to follow this project and keep the Board of Directors informed. The homeowners present all agreed this sounded like a good project, but that we needed to remain informed.
Road Connecting
One homeowner mentioned that she heard the County might be
putting a road in connecting
Re-opening of the Road Between
Deer Run and Blues Creek Neighborhood
One homeowner advised that the Board be on the lookout for possible discussions about re-opening the road between Deer Run and Blues Creek. With continued construction of new homes in Blues Creek, she wanted the Board of Directors to keep a watch for any possible discussions about the re-opening of this road.
DEER RUN BLOCK PARTY
JoAnn asked if anyone would be interested in having a neighborhood party. There was interest and it was recommended that we hold it at the San Felasco Park, next to the sub-division. It will be called a "block party" and it will be held on Sunday, November 13th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Denise Bastanzi will ask the County if we have to reserve the pavillions, or if it is on a first come, first serve basis. JoAnn will look into getting a large sign designed to place on the pavillion, so other citizens will know that it is a private party.
We will ask everyone to bring food to share. The Homeowners Association will pay for paper supplies, hotdogs and hamburgers, and drinks. It was suggested that we invite someone from the Alachua County Sheriff's office to talk to us about becoming a crime watch neighborhood. JoAnn will look into this as well.
A flyer will be distributed announcing the block party and it will be placed on the Deer Run web site.