Riverglen of Brandon Homeowners Association Inc.

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

20 March 2025

Riverview Library (Rm 108)

9951 Balm Riverview Road

Riverview, FL 33569

 

I.             Call to Order and Quorum Call: Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm

 

Directors Present:

Ralph Brown – President, Unit 7

Wrede Kirkpatrick – Vice-President, Unit 1

Larry Barroner – Secretary, Unit 3

Cathy James - Unit 2

Chris Carter – Unit 4 (at-large)

 

Directors Absent:

Kathy Hofstad - Treasurer, Unit 7

 

Also in attendance:

Samantha Wolf - GPI

Ali Houshmand - ACC Chair

Jennifer Kokinda – ACC Vice Chair

Rick Huber – Parks committee

Crissy Kasch – Homeowner, 12533 River Birch Drive

Dan and Charlotte Wagner – Homeowner, 9717 Glenpointe Drive

Marvin Young – Homeowner, 11815 Rossmayne Drive

 

II.            Review/Adoption of Minutes:

MM made by Wrede, 2nd by Cathy, to approve the 20 February, 2025 RGHOA monthly meeting minutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

III.     Committee and Officer’s Reports

A.   Ponds - Trina Dooley – Some property damage in the form of ruts from the Aquatic Solutions ATV was reported.  Operator attempted to fill in the ruts.  Still having issues accessing the ponds for service. Ralph stated he will look into this issue to identify a potential remedy. Monthly treatment reports are provided only when requested.  January and February statements have been paid. 

 

B.   Parks – Rick Huber – Gazebo and benches in the large park have been repaired.  Bench in small park needs to be repaired.  Will take a closer look to see what is required to make the repair.

 

C.   Newsletter - Carolyn Austin – No Update

 

D.   Website - Ralph Brown – Riverglen web site is working correctly.  GPI is working with Vantaca to resolve some issues with site.

 

E.   Landscape – Larry Barroner – Continue to receive weekly updates on tasks performed from the Bright View (BV) Team Manager (Maria).  Hillsborough county has done some work along Donneymoor removing dead hanger branches.  It appears they can only access what their equipment will allow.  Requested BV tree POC to provide an updated estimate for the remaining high tree hangers.  Also specified to include the two leaning trees on pond 4 and the removal of the tree by the pump station on the same pond.  Received an irrigation repair quote for $390.00 for repair.  Also received a quote of $2,300.00 from BV for trimming the hedge in Riverwatch by the county pump station

 

MM by Wrede, 2nd by Cathy to accept the proposal to repair the irrigation line.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

MM by Ralph, 2nd by Cathy to rescind/cancel the BV proposal #943510 to remove the dead hangers from Donneymoor for $6,400.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

MM by Ralph, 2nd by Wrede to seek other estimates, if proposal is less than $2,300.00, the president can proceed with having the hedges trimmed.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

F.    Finance/Budget – Kathy Hofstad – Overall in good shape.  Concerned with the number of home owner association fees being overdue.  Signed and submitted 2024 tax documents for the community.

 

MM by Wrede, 2nd by Cathy to waive 3 small balances due including, account # 8747 for $1.50, account # 8777 for $.40, and account # 9097 for $1.46.

 

G.   Riverglen ACC – Ali Houshmand

 

ACC requests: the committee received (10) requests.

MM by Wrede, 2nd by Cathy, to ratify the ACC approval for requests 1-10.

Motion carried unanimously.

 

First Letters: (19) MM by Wrede, 2nd by Cathy, to accept the recommendation of the ACC for first letters.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Second Letters: (2) MM by Wrede, 2nd. by Cathy, to accept the recommendation of the ACC for second letters.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Attorney Letters: (1) MM by Wrede, 2nd by Ralph, to accept the recommendation of the ACC for attorney letter.  Motion carried 4/1 (Cathy opposed)

 

Go to Mediation/Litigation: None

 

Abatement: No Action at this time.

 

Currently in Mediation: (1) MM by Wrede, 2nd by Larry, to have the attorney draft and forward a last chance letter to home owner.  Motion carried 3/2 (Cathy, Chris opposed). 

Recommendation was also made to have GPI (Samantha) contact the homeowner requesting them to submit three ACC applications for the three items in dispute (shed, gazebo, and jungle gym)

 

MISC: Item # 6 – Tarp on Roof.  MM by Ralph, 2nd by Wrede, to have the homeowner respond by 15 May 2025 on the status of the claim to repair their roof.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

H.   Legal: Ralph Brown, Wrede Kirkpatrick, Co-Chairs (Collections/Compliance)

 

Collections:  No actions at this time.

 

#1.  On payment plan, payments are up to date.

#2.  Paid up and disbursed payment to association

#3.  In foreclosure

#4.  Paid in full

 

Compliance: No actions at this time.

 

#1.  Paying as required, $600.00 monthly payment is up to date.

#2.  On payment plan.  Has 2 remaining payments.

 

IV.       Management Report – Samantha Wolf- GPI

Written reports were submitted and e-mailed to the BOD.  Homeowner was contacted who had concerns of an overhanging limb over their property.  They were told they could trim branches over their property.

 

V.        Old Business

A.   Board Vacancy and Certifications.  MM by Cathy, 2nd by Chris to nominate Crissy Kasch to become a board member representing unit 5.  Motion carried unanimously.

B.   Basketball backboard replacement – presentation was made by Rick and we narrowed down the perspective requirements.  Rick will get an updated estimate and present to the board at the April meeting.

          

VI.     New Business

A.   2025 CPA Engagement Letter - $1,800.00 for the compilation and $350.00 for the filing fee.

MM by Cathy, 2nd by Wrede to accept the expense and proceed with engagement.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

       VII.    Homeowner Concerns – South County Water Pipeline project to begin fall 2025. Requested the county to continue to provide updates on the project.

                           Home owner of 11815 Rossmayne Drive stated the fence installed on the property next to his was poorly installed.  Stated the ACC chair is welcome to come to his property to see the issue.

 

VII.      Next Meeting date – April 17, 2025 Riverview Library (Rm. 108)

 

IX.       Adjournment - meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. by unanimous consent.

 

 

 

 

 

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