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| lakes lifestyles | OCtOBeR 2015 | 5 From the General Manager Member questions from previous meeting: 1. A member commented that the Sun Lakes Charity Week raised $85,000 in 2015. The funds will be going to 22 local charities on Aug. 26. No question was asked of the Board. 2. A member commented on the Sunset grade separation project. No question was asked of the Board. August Open Session Board Action Items: 1. The Board accepted the resignation of Roz Friedman from the Lifestyles Advisory Committee. 2. The Board appointed Raelene Kretchman as a member of Lifestyles Advisory Committee with a term ending Dec. 31, 2016. 3. The Board approved the proposed rule change pertaining to amending the architectural standards (lighting, exterior ornaments/objects, solar energy, address plates, security cameras, and trash cans). 4. The Board ratified the approval of the Sun Lakes Hour Tour event on Sept. 19, 2015. 5. The Board approved for publication and member comment proposed rule change to establish speed-limit and photo radar enforcement on the Association's private streets and drives. 6. The Board tabled a member's appeal to a Master Architectural Committee ruling. 7. The Board approved the recommendations from the Ad Hoc Water Communication Committee. The report will be distributed to the membership through various means. 8. The Board approved for publication and member comments amendments to the Open House rules and regulations. These amendments address continuity between the rules and clarification on open houses. 9. The Board approved a recommendation from Director Swenson to complete the golf cart parking striping in front of the main golf shop. 10. The Board approved a recommendation from Director Wolfswinkel to establish a charter for the Welcome Home Program sub-committee. 11. The Board received a request from a homeowner to look into traffic concerns on the corner of Bay Hill and Bermuda Dunes. The Board sent the request to the Safety & Security Advisory Committee for review and recommendation to the Board at the Next Open Session Meeting. 12. The Board approved a recommendation from the general manager to withdraw and close all remaining Comerica accounts. 13. The Board approved a recommendation to write off uncollectable debt. 14. The Board approved to initiate intent to lien/lien letters for 14 delinquent property owners. August Report on Executive Session Action (non-confidential): 1. The Board of Directors held an Executive Session Board meeting on Aug. 6, at 1:30 pm and Aug. 20, at 3 pm at which time litigation, member discipline, formation of contracts, and personnel matters were discussed. 2. The Board instructed legal counsel on certain litigation, potential litigation, and assessment of related matters. 3. The Board received and considered legal advice on litigation and potential litigation issues. 4. The Board received a request from a resident for a Parking Variance. After reviewing the request, the Board voted to deny the parking variance based on the SLCC parking rules and regulations. 5. The Board received a refund request for an annual golf membership. After careful consideration, the Board voted to approve the refund request. 6. The Board held five Member Show cause hearings for delinquent assessments. One hearing was postponed to a future executive meeting, another hearing was canceled because the account was brought current, and finally the Board voted to suspend the member's privileges in the last three hearings until their account is brought current. 7. The Board received three proposals for the repair of the electrical panel on the Championship Golf Course at the Hole #9 water feature. After careful review, the Board approved the project and selected the low bidder, English Electric, for $4,155. This is a reserve item, and the money for this repair will come from the reserve account. 8. The Board received three proposals for the replacement of the Executive Golf Course Irrigation Pump Station. After careful review, the Board approved the project and selected the low bidder, Watertronics, for $177,986.62 with a 5% contingency for possible unknowns that might arise during the project. This is a budgeted reserve item with $230,000 allocated for the project, so this project is coming in under budget of almost $43,000. 9. The Board received three proposals for the implementation of a Community Wide Emergency Communication System. After careful consideration, the Board tabled this project to discuss the matter with the District Delegates in their next meeting. 10. The Board received three proposals for the replacement of the Main Clubhouse Ballroom Stage Curtains, which were due to be replaced this year. After review, the Board approved the project and selected the low bidder, Black Sheep, for $3,960.96. The curtains are a reserve item and the money will be taken from the reserve account. 11. The Board authorized to foreclose the Lien and Record Notice of Default on Delinquent Member Account: 421-262-033-7 12. The Board authorized to establish a payment plan for the following account: 421-363-004-3 13. The Board held a member show cause hearing for member discipline. 14. The Board received an initial agreement offer from Time Warner Cable for an early renewal. By Jeremy Wilson, General Manager

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