Pondapple Maintenance Association
Unofficial Monthly Board Meeting Notes
January 16, 2006

• It's official: the huricane hurt. We have a large expense item in removing ficus and re-doing the front entrance, plus the damage to the park, signs and electrical lighting damage, as well as the extra tree work all around. To pay for this, our first priority is to finish collecting the second $200 assessment for the 2004 hurricane expenses, but even with that completed, we clearly need an additional assessment to cover our costs. We will assess $250 per residence to cover expenses from the 2005 hurricanes. This will be effective March 1, 2006.
• Additionally, our monthly expenses nearly equal our amounts payable by residents, leaving no cushion for emergencies. Discussed need for an increase in monthly fee. Finally, our new accountants have all our information from Benchmark and should finish their review soon.
• Greenway will address issues which have come up, such as leaving clippings around and not blowing off driveways after chemical applications. Sago palms with scale must be removed. Greenway will trim palms that are not too tall, with Florida Coast doing those above 15 feet high. The 2005 hurricane tree damage is all done, and 2006 early cut is done too.
• An estimate was presented for replacing the stop signs which were broken by the hurricane. (Hackberry will pay for the 2 signs which are in their section.)
• The need for "streetscape trees" throughout the neighborhood to shade and enhance the look of the area was discussed. (At least 1 per house, no black olives, ficus or banyans.)
• A resident's request to modify the shape of the fence next to the park as it is replaced was discussed and approved. (It will be a little shorter, and bushes will be added.)
• Our electrical contractor is doing repairs.
• Elections will be coming up soon. Residents wishing to run for election to the Board will be asked to declare themselves. We will contact Verde Elementary School about scheduling the meeting, for the third week in March if possible.