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SUNWATCH ON ISLAND ESTATES
CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.
Board of Director's Meeting
February 12, 2007

CALL TO ORDER

President Jo Warn called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM. Board members present were Bob Burwell, Sue Clark, Joe Giacomini and George Powers.

MINUTES

Minutes of the December 7, 2006 Board Meeting were approved as presented.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Treasurer Bob Burwell reviewed the Financial Report for the twelve (12) months ending December 31, 2006. The Operating Account had a balance of $3,488; however $11,613 of that amount was in Prepaid Owners Fees. The Reserve Account has a balance of $297,877. Income for the twelve (12) months exceeded Expenses and Reserve Funding by $3,559. Two owners were delinquent a total of $1,357 in monthly maintenance fees. He also presented an annual report of the City of Clearwater utility bills for 2006. He stated that because of the Symbiont pool heating system we paid only $1,022 for Natural Gas in 2006 compared to $15,000 to $19,000 in past years.

MANAGEMENT REPORT

Ray Sturgis presented the Board with his Management Report dated February 12, 2007.

The report noted that we received a refund of $47,447 from Citizens Insurance as mitigation for our roof covering.

CORRESPONDENCE

There were no notes in the Suggestion Boxes.

Cliff and Deanna Snedeker - Unit 1003 sent a note requesting an additional security camera be installed at the east end of the parking garage. They also requested that the 10th floor be washed. The Emergency Committee will evaluate the need to an additional camera and report back to the Board. Jo Warn stated that the floors are scheduled to be cleaned on a regular basis.

COMMITTEE REPORTS Covenants Committee - Sue Clark suggested that when leases are renewed, they should be approved by the Board. Bob Burwell was instructed to contact our attorney concerning this suggestion.

Emergency Committee - No report

Guest Units Committee - No report

Landscaping Committee - No report

Social Committee - No report

Maintenance Committee - It was moved and seconded to approve a contract with Economy Caulking, Inc. to replace the coping to the pool deck at a cost not to exceed $1,600. Motion carried unanimously.

Joe Giacomini will continue to replace outside lights with lower wattage bulbs. The committee was requested to obtain bids to repair the potholes in the driveway.

Newsletter Committee - No report

Welcome Committee - No report
SALE & LEASE APPROVALS

None

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

It was moved and seconded to confirm the $0.50 hourly rate increase effective January 1, 2007 for John McCurdy. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve a contract not to exceed $7,165 with Kerns-Whitehouse & Associates, Inc. (KWA) for a condition survey, technical specifications, bid solicitations, and bid analysis for waterproofing and resurface the outside walkways and 1st floor sundecks. Motion carried unanimously.

Ray Sturgis informed the Board that the Pinellas County Health Department has issued a mandate that all condominium pool areas be illuminated to a specific candle power during the dark hours when the pools are open. We received a bid for over $18,000 to install (8) 12 foot light poles, halide flood lights and timers to meet the required mandate. He stated that our only other choice is to close the pools at dusk. There is a procedure to apply for a waiver, but that will take time.

It was moved and seconded to change the time for the evening closing of the pools and SPA from 10:00 PM to dusk. Motion carried unanimously.

Ray Sturgis was instructed to apply for a waiver.

Jo Warn announced that Laurie Parrot is resigning effective Friday, March 2nd. because her husband has accepted employment in Canada.

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be Monday, March 19, 2007 at 9:30 AM.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:05 AM.

Robert A. Burwell, Secretary/Treasurer