Board Meeting 8/15/10

STANNARD BEACH ASSOCIATION
Board Meeting
08/15/2010
The Meeting of the board was called to order by President George Dallas at 9:00AM
TREASURERS REPORT:
To date, 45% of tax dues have been received. All payments are due by 09/01/2010. Financially we are on course with the budget, should nothing unexpected come up, there should be $30,000.00 left in the Checking account.
OLD BUSINESS:
George Palmer said the work on the fences and doors are going fine on the courts and should be completed soon.
George Dallas stated that Dan Maderios gave us a quote of $8,300 to fix Jetty # 1, which really is in need of repairing. The additional $3,300.00 not already budgeted for jetty repairs needed approval. Jeff Morris made a motion to approve the additional $3,300.00, seconded by George Palmer. All were in favor and the motion to approve $8,300.00 to repair Jetty # 1 was approved.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT:
**Nominating committee report was given by Dennis Hersh. The slate to present is as follows:
President John Abella, 1st Vice President Irving Berstein, 2nd Vice President Steve Powers
3 year members, Linda Pinn, Mike Guinan, Al Berkon
2 years members, Jason Garner, Mark Grennan and Mark Miller
1 year members, Mark Madnick, Marty Webber, and Steve Powers
NEW BUSINESS:
George Dallas said he will request that the paving company come back to fill holes and fix up the edges that were left unlevel. Steve Mason made a motion to approve $1,000.00 to finish the landscaping should it be difficult getting the contractor back. It was decided that there is room left on that line item to allow for this added expense should we need to just move forward and fix it ourselves.
George Dallas also conveyed a concern that the bylaws needed a clarification regarding single family residents, which is found under section 4 “permitted uses”. It was the consensus that some “teeth” need to be added to that by law as a preventative measure. Marty Webber made a motion for Dennis Hersh to purpose an amendment to the bylaws to better define this bylaw and to add a @250.00 per day fine for non-compliance. The motion was seconded by Jerome Skolnick. Discussion continued regarding renters and George Palmer suggested that we may want to consider a committee to oversee rentals. It was decided that the rules committee will be in charge of the rental situation to be sure that all owners submit to the rules committee the names of renters. Harvey Robbin suggested that instead of getting the names of renters, that rental should reference the bylaws so everyone is aware of our rules and regulations and then owners and renters can be in accordance with our Bylaws. A point was also brought up that real estate agents should be made aware of our bylaws, so they will know our policies on renters when selling a property, and will convey that to prospective buyers, especially those with the idea of renting when purchasing. After the discussion, Dennis Hersh proposed this: As to the section of the bylaws entitled Zoning Regulations, Section IV is hereby amended by adding the following, No residence may be occupied by more than 2 unrelated people with the following exception: A resident owner may have more than 2 unrelated guests providing they reside at said residence for less than 7 days and during said period the owner must also reside at said residence continuously during their stay. Any violations of this regulation will result in a fine of $250.00 per day. The motion was made by Marty Webber, seconded by Dennis Hersh and unanimously passed.
The new Business discussion continued with George Dallas bringing up the Rights of way. As he feels this topic will come up at the general meeting. George wanted the general thoughts of the rules and regulations of the Rights of Way. Some people own the rights of way while others have deeded rites of passage to specific rights of way. Mark Madnick said everyone’s deeds should say which right of way they should be using. Harvey Robbin shared a wealth of knowledge on this topic; He stated that the Clark’s and the Stannard’s, the original owners of all this property, referred to the property lines being at the mean high tide mark. This means the annual average of high tides. Originally there was a First Ave. that was on the deeds. After World War II they constructed the Sea wall and First Ave was closed and the Clark’s & Stannard’s quit Claimed all of the First Ave. land to all the owners of the water front properties. There were 2 parcels, First Ave. and all the rights of Way. Harvey continued and said we all should be cordial to each other for the respect of the reason we are all here, The Beach. George Palmer quoted from a 1972 lawsuit regarding the Maple Lane right of way, where it states that it so allows all passage of to the beach. The question was also raised that don’t us all pay dues to the beach association to maintain and cover clean up of the Beach? The consensus continued to be that we all should be cordial and neighborly when using the Rights of way and the Beach in front of others properties. Mike Grennan brought up the idea of a Welcoming committee to greet new residents and familiarize them with our neighborhood as well as our rules and Bylaws. Jeff Morris questioned whether or not the Palm tree, we all seem to admire, could be considered obstructive?
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:15AM

Respectfully submitted
Marie Gallo-Garabedian


**ADDENDUM TO THE MINUTES
The nominating committee reconvened after our meeting on 8/15/10.

It was brought to the attention of the nominating committee, that due to a conflict, John Abella would be unable to commit to serve as president for the next two years. The nominating committee spoke to George Dallas and asked if he would remain President, George has agreed to do so. Also, Sharon Bender had agreed to take on the secretary position. The slate of Board members is now as follows:

President - George Dallas
1st Vice President - John Abella
2nd Vice President - Steve Powers
Treasurer - John Kava
Secretary - Sharon Bender

The Three Year Directors are: Linda Pinn, Mike Guinan, Al Berkon

The Two Year Directors are: Jason Garner, Mike Grennan, Mark Miller

The One Year Directors are: Mark Madnick, Marty Weber, David Caslin

Respectfully submitted,
Marie Gallo-Garabedian
garabedian@comcast.net