Driftwood Sands Board Meeting Minutes 11.17.2017

The very best sunsets are at Driftwood Sands overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

Driftwood Sands is a cozy beachfront 45 unit complex in Indian Rocks Beach.

About Driftwood Sands

Prestigious Driftwood Sands (DWS) is a private beachfront complex located in scenic Indian Rocks Beach, Florida overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and its timeless sunsets.

The spacious condominiums feature 2-4 bedrooms, with many master bedroom suites overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, large double or walk in closets, laundry room, garage private storage lockers and private balconies all with gulf views.

The complex is a well-managed community with an active Board of Directors, Building maintenance superintendent, grounds committee and Property Management Company.

Amenities include assigned covered & guest parking, dual elevators, library/meeting suite, shuffleboard, poolside restrooms, direct beach access, outdoor shower, a beachfront pool, sundeck with lounge chairs and tables, and a waterfront covered pavilion equipped with gas/charcoal barbeques, granite countertop, sink and serving areas for all your entertaining needs. The Pavilion may be partially reserved by owners for private or family gatherings.

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Driftwood Sands Condominium Association, Inc. 
 
 
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes  
 
 
November 17, 2017 
 
 
 
1. 
Call to Order/Roll Call: 
 
Denise Fischer called the meeting to order at 1:34PM in the Meeting Room of the 
Driftwood Sands Condominium Association, Inc, located at 2618 Gulf Blvd,, Indian 
Rocks Beach, FL. 
 
 
Board Members in attendance: 
Marcel Turner, Vice President in attendance. Rod Brenton, Treasurer and Wayne 
Godsted, director (by phone) - Quorum Established. 
 
 
Other attendees: Jack Berlin (unit 509), Owner; Bruce Kula (unit 405), Owner; Jim 
Bennette (unit 401), Owner. 
 
 
2. 
Denise Fischer of Resource Property Management attested that notice for this 
meeting was posted on the condominium premises by order of the Board of Directors 
(BOD) in compliance with Florida Statutes. 
 
 
3.  
Approval of Minutes for the previous Board Meeting: 
 
The Minutes of the October 12, 2017 were approved unanimously. Motion by Marcel 
Turner, Second by Rod Brenton, all in favor, motion carried 3-0. 
 
 
4. 
Officer Reports  None. 
 
 
5.  
Committee Reports: 
 
Discussion of progress of maintenance and landscaping still damaged by Hurricane 
Irma. Arnie has been making progress.  Discussion about website and the possibility of 
using it to simplify and automate various form submissions, such as Gazebo use and 
Contractor On-site.   Landscaping - As contractors are still scarce, have Arnie cut back 
uprooted shrubs and replant and see if they come back.  RPM directed to place bids for 
the Annual palm Tree Trimming. 
 
 
6.  
Unfinished Business: 
A. Bid Tabulations on Sliding Glass Doors: 
The '8' stack sliders replacement - Low bidder was Storm Fitters and they also seemed 
the most interested. References were checked. Marcel Turner motioned to proceed with 
a contract with Storm Fitters, Rod Brenton seconded, all in favor, motion carried 3-0. 
 
 
 
B.  
Security System: 
 
Still waiting on internet connection for Meeting Room. Once installed, Jack Berlin will 
bring over an IT person to work with Arnie on installing. Suggestion of a thank you gift 
card if successful.  RPM to follow up with Spectrum for installation date.  Discussion 
ensued regarding possibilities of changing out the entry keys and/or changing the 
code.  Decision on such changes tabled until security system is in place. 
 
 
C.  Hurricane Recovery  Fencing: 
  
The fencing on our shared property line requires discussion with other property owner 
(Rick Alvarez?). Marcel Turner motioned to allow Arnie to replace fencing that is 
within our property, including adding an access gate from parking lot to pool area. Rod 
Brenton seconded. All in favor, motion carried 3-0. 
 
 
7.  New Business: 
 
A:   
Appoint New Board Member: 
 Marcel Turner offered a Motion to appoint Jack Berlin as the replacement for Ralph 
Montgomery to serve out the remainder of his term. (Ralph resigned for health 
reasons.) Rod Brenton seconded, all in favor, motion carried 3-0. As Ralph was acting 
Secretary, Marcel Turner motioned to appoint Jack Berlin to assume that role until the 
Board elections in January.  Wayne Godsted seconded, all in favor.  Motion carried 4-0. 
 
 
B.  
Ratifying Contractor Rules and hours: 
 
There have been Contractors on premises at times disturbing to other owners and 
guests. Jack Berlin offered a motion that Contractors have set hours for non-emergency 
work that is Monday through Friday, unless a recognized Holiday, 8AM to 5PM with 
the allowance of wind-down clean up and exit from premises by 6PM. Contractors must 
fill out the Contractor form to perform work at Driftwood Sands. Marcel Turner 
seconded, all in favor and the motion carried 4-0. Notices will be posted and sent out 
once the notice language is agreed upon. 
 
 
C. 
Pool Concerns: 
 
Discussion ensued concerning the large parties invited by both owners and tenants at 
the pool area.  Consensus was that RPM obtain pricing from security companies and off 
duty police to patrol and secure the pool and gazebo area to ensure that all residents 
can enjoy both. 
 
 
D. 
Signage: 
  
Pool signage to be more explicit about rules and instructions, including diapers, 
children under 12 to be accompanied by adults at all times and no dogs.  Gas grills 
signage to inform residents to shut off the gas after use and clean the grills while hot! 
 
 
 
 
E.  
Open Discussion: 
 
1.  
Social Committee: Cookie Exchange planned in early December to carry on the 
tradition. more meet and greets were suggested, possibly 3 per year. 
 
 
 
2. 
Guest problems - call RPM 
 
3. 
Need to remind owners that guest may not bring dogs. 
 
8: 
Adjournment: 
 Marcel Turner motioned to adjourn at 2:55pm, Jack Berlin seconded.  All in favor.  
Motion carried unanimously to adjourn at 2:55PM 
 
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