Patti Santino, George Dolomanuk, Jennifer Zander

3. Susan moved to accept minutes from the last meeting. Motion was seconded by Vince. Minutes approved unanimously.

4. NEW BUSINESS: Melissa Aikens, Board President has resigned. She no longer resides at Desoto Condos. We thank her for her brief but dedicated service. Susan Suomi nominated Nancy Armes for President. Motion 2nd by Vince Santino. Vote was carried unanimously.

5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

• Cable Contract: A new contract with Spectrum has been signed, sealed and delivered. Conversion will happen sometime in mid-May 2018. Notice will be sent to all owners informing them of their responsibilities. Our current rate for Standard Cable is $49. Per unit before tax. The cost for the new contract is $55. Per unit before tax and will include Spectrum TV Bronze and High-Speed Internet 100Mbps. This means that if you are now paying for Spectrum Bronze or for High speed internet, this will be included in your monthly
fees.
• Painting: All special assessments for painting are due by March 15, 2018. Kathy will notify owners in arrears. We are still looking at March 13th for the painters to begin project. Timelines will be given to owners as they become know to the board. Diana Newhouse had question regarding the bronze metal porch posts on her screened in porch. She may take those down. It will be painted otherwise, knowing that the rust will probably show through very quickly. Al Figuly, has concern about rotting wood on his balcony. Tony Armes is aware of many areas that need wood replacement and will communicate to Keith from ProPainters.
• Signage: Vince has secured a “No Unauthorized Parking” sign and will install near entrance to our property as you enter off Desoto Parkway.
• It was discovered that we do have an updated property appraisal. Nancy will contact Andrew at Ranew to ask when he can get the quotes out to us for discussion on deductible amounts.
• Mulch: Complaint received regarding ground cover and landscaping in front of Unit 14 &17. The Board voted to allow homeowner to keep the ground cover in question since there is already a variety of ground covers in place. The Board is recommending that an Architectural Review Committee be put in place that will present a written list of homeowner responsibility for common property in front of ground level units and the process for requesting permission to alter that area.
• Property Management: The Board has interviewed applicants for full property management and will be conducting final interviews next week after contacting customer references.
• Landscaping /trimming for paint contractors: Noted that there are still areas needing to be trimmed, including behind Unit 2/5. Susan will contact Carol Keepers and have this taken care of. Board members to walk the property to assure we are ready for painting to begin.

Time line for painting will be presented to home owners as it becomes known to the board. Homeowners will need to take responsibility for accessibility to porches and garages, front doors, parking elsewhere as needed, and deciding to stay elsewhere when stairs and 2nd floor walkways are painted. The Board will give owners as much notice as possible. We ask for patience from all owners as we undertake this project that will enhance the property value on all our homes. Reminder that all cars parked in the back of our lot must be removed by March 13th so that the painters can place a box van there for supplies. Owners should NOT be parked in front of garages during prep and painting. The COA, ProPaint will not be responsible for paint blowing on vehicles if parked in painter’s way. Residents, please communicate compliments or concerns with Tony Armes or Vince Santino during the painting process, and NOT with the painters.

6. Next meeting scheduled for April 5th, 6:30pm in the laundry room.

Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Suomi