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2017 March 4 Annual Meeting and Election

 ANNUAL SRHA MEETING & ELECTION - March 4, 2017


Annual Meeting and Elections – March 4, 2017
M I N U T E S

The Annual Meeting and Elections was called to order at 8:30 AM at the Activity Center by President Hurley with Board members, Rose Panella and Dee Costoso in attendance. Mary Kendall was in attendance to check in and collect ballots from members who were leaving on a bus trip. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 AM.

The meeting was called to order again at 10:04 AM at the Clubhouse by President Hurley.
Board Members Present: Sharon Hurley, Dee Costoso, Rose Panella, Kathy Beck and Mazie McMahon
Board Members Absent: Paul Gardner

Election of Board Members
President Hurley announced that the election of board members was open. HOA members were asked to cast their ballots. At 10:15 voting was subsequently closed. Ballots were counted and the 4 individuals running for board seats were elected: Mazie McMahon, Kathy Beck, Paul Gardner, and Margie Hersh.

Margie Hersh was asked to join the other Board members at the table. She then addressed everyone giving her background information.

Business
 Taxes – President Hurley announced that the SRHA’s taxes for 2016 have been prepared and are in the process of being reviewed before filing. No taxes are due.
 AED’s – The Board is looking into purchasing two AED’s at a cost of approximately $1000 each, one for the Clubhouse and one for the Activity Center/Outdoor Pool. Blair Management had a contract drawn up indemnifying themselves. The Board does not agree with this. Unfortunately, if this problem cannot be resolved, the AED’s will not be purchased.
 Files of Life – Residents are asked to contact any Board member if they would like a File of Life. A supply of them will be available at next month’s meeting.

February Minutes
The minutes of the February meeting were posted on the Blog and the Clubhouse and Activity Center bulletin boards. Additionally, copies were made available on the tables for residents to review. Prince Olatunji made a motion to accept the minutes and Carol Felicia seconded it.

Treasurer’s Report by Rose Panella
The checking account balance at February 1st was $15,677.34. Income for the month was $2,297.29 and expenses were $1,470.58 bringing the balance on March 1st to $16,504.05. Income from the Vendor Fair and Pizza Party was $3,606.02 and expenses were $937.17. Profit for the Vendor Fair was $2,547.15 and for the Pizza Party $121.70. 
Peggy Thomas made a motion to accept the report and Linda Reimert seconded it.

Bingo Report by Dee Costoso
There were a total of 206 players for the month of February. Total monthly receipts were $2,392.00 and monthly payouts were $2,158.15. Changes to game payouts have been made. Payouts on regular games have increased and there is a very large payout to one of the games. As an example, one week the payouts on regular games were $20, specials were $40 and the payout on the last game was $175.00.

Welcome Report by Mazie McMahon
Paula Somers and Susan Mangan are in the process of delivering welcome packets to the new residents listed in the March issue of Toppings. It has been brought to the Committee’s attention that there are residents who were inadvertently left off the listings in recent editions of Toppings. Committee members will be visiting those residents.

RAC Report by Mazie McMahon
RAC did not meet in February. Management said no to the street cleaning. Something needs to be done to the old shuffleboard area. RAC has requested input from residents on what should be done. The next RAC meeting is March 28th, 7PM in the Activity Center. The second quarterly meeting between RAC and Mr. Young is scheduled for April 18th.

Management Report
At the monthly HOA/Management meeting many items were addressed, including putting numbers on the Clubhouse and Activity Center so emergency vehicles can easily find them, installing smoke detectors in the Clubhouse, and problems with the cleaning of the Clubhouse and Activity Center.

Upcoming Events
1. FLOW – March 14th, 9:30-1:30
2. St. Patrick’s Day Dance with Cliff Ritchie on March 18th from 7-11PM
3. Spring Concert – April 27th – Hillsborough County Community Band
4. Other Events – Ladies Auxiliary Strawberry Shortcake Social on March 26
5. It was announced that the SRHA and Ladies Auxiliary will co-sponsor the 2017 Halloween Party with the SRHA paying for the band.

Comments from Residents
A resident asked about the magnetic clips the SRHA used to provide to new residents. President Hurley stated that the Board would look into purchasing new ones and making them available to residents.

Adjournment
Jo Ann Diana made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Sylvia Haywood seconded it. The meeting adjourned at 10:45AM.

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STRAWBERRY RIDGE HOMEOWNER’S MEMBERSHIP

SRHOA MEMBERSHIP By Jodi Hamel 813-728-0110 or email: jlhamel66@gmail.com

REASONS TO JOIN SRHOA: Strawberry Ridge Homeowners Association is the only legal body accepted by The State of Florida to act on behalf of all residents of our park. SRHOA meets regularly with management and negotiates on behalf of all residents. SRHOA constantly evaluates and analyzes ways and means to improve our quality of life. SRHOA retains the services of legal counsel, who assists SRHOA to operate in a legal manner.

SRHA is your watch dog on important items such as; rent increases, changes in Strawberry Ridge rules and regulations, and other services. Should it be deemed that one or more items is improper, SRHA would negotiate, mediate or, if necessary, recommend litigation to protect the residents of Strawberry Ridge.

SRHA is managed by a Board of Directors elected by the voting members and consists of seven Di-rectors including the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Paid membership also gives you the privilege to vote on issues as required. The Board is empowered by law to act on behalf of all members. The board establishes committees to carry out specific duties and programs each year such as:

Welcoming, Entertainment, Finance & Audit, Membership, Rent, RAC (Resident Advisory Council)

SRHOA also sponsors many social events throughout the year. Monthly coffee and donuts, the 4th of July cookout, and other holiday events are FREE to all residents.

SRHA also maintains an office with posted hours when selling tickets for events located in the Activity Center on Strawberry Ridge Blvd.

Remember there is strength in numbers. Membership in SRHA is only $6.00 per year or $15.00 for three years. Our membership runs from April 1st of the current year to March 31st of the following year. This is an inexpensive way to protect your investment.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at the number above.