LOGAN GATE VILLAGE

SPECIAL DEPENDENT TAX DISTRICT

MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES

Monday, Feb 23, 2004

Winn Dixie Supermarket - Gunn Hwy., Tampa, FL

Board Members Present: Don Hardy, President; Malia Kapono, Vice President; Cynthia Anne Kapono, Treasurer; Dana Gilliam, Recording Secretary; Mark Dufva; Marla Ruth

Board Members Absent: Bill Daly

Residents: 7

Others: Rick Pitrowski, Communities of America; Deputy Brian Pille, Sheriff’s Office

1. Welcome – D Hardy called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and welcomed all to the meeting.

2. New Business or Public Comments

None

3. Approval of the Draft of January 2004 Minutes

1. All board members present indicated they had read the draft of the January 2004 Minutes. Motion made by M Kapono to accept them as presented. Second by CA Kapono. Motion passed 6-0.

4. Approval of January 2004 Treasurers’ Report

1. CA Kapono presented the January 2004 Treasurers’ Reports. Included in these were the final reports from Sarah Wilhite. Motion made by M Kapono to accept them as presented. Second by M Ruth. Motion passed 6-0.

5. Sheriff’s Deputy Report

1. Officer Brian Pille reviewed the numbers for incidents April through October 2003. In comparison to other communities in this immediate area, we are doing exceptionally well. December and January 2004 were also good. He reminded us to be aware of what is ‘normal’ for our neighborhood and to report any suspicious persons or activities.

6. Homeowners’ Association Report

1. CA Kapono reminded the group that the HOA is now meeting twice annually. They are trying to organize a craft fair/flea market event for the front park for April 24, 2004. The registration fee may be $10 with $5 refunded at the end of the event if each participant cleans up their area. More information will appear in the next newsletter and/or via posted signs.

2. CA Kapono also stated at this time that she will be unable to continue coordinating The Village newsletter beginning January 2005. All advertising for 2004 has been arranged and she will commit to finishing out the year. Discussion was held regarding getting another volunteer to take it over or to perhaps pay someone a percentage of advertising.

7. Property Manager’s Report – Rick Pitrowski, Communities of America, Inc.

1. Tax Increase Referendum Presentation – R Pitrowski distributed samples of Proposed Ballot Language and the format for the Legal Advertisement Notice of Referendum. The Board decided on the proposed wording which does have to be reviewed by the County. It was decided by the Board that they would pursue an increase of $35 per year – making it very clear to our Community where the money in the past has been spent (walls [improved appearance], patrol officers [decreased crime], landscaping & lighting [beautification of our common areas], etc., all of which has resulted in considerable increases in our property values. We have definitely received a great Return on Investment (ROI). As cost of goods and services go up, the Board felt the $35 annual increase would be sufficient at this time to continue on with our goals for Logan Gate Village. Motion made by M Dufva to submit the referendum for the $35 increase to be included in the 2004 election. Second by CA Kapono. Motion passed 6-0.

8. Old Business

1. Accounting Reporting Change: D Hardy has sent a letter to Sarah Wilhite, CPA, terminating her services as of March 1, 2004. Communities of America, Inc. will begin providing us with the same services at a better price.

2. County Neighborhood Conference: reminder of meeting on March 27, 2004. The Board members and residents that plan to attend this meeting must have registration in by March 19, 2004.

3. Traffic Calming: D Hardy has noticed a significant decrease in the traffic in the traffic on Normandie, Rosemary and the surrounding streets. The traffic calming project will be discussed again next month.

4. Landscaping/Lawn Care Contract with US Lawns: in order to reduce out costs for this, we will consider: modify the planting of annuals and holiday plants; edge every other cut; get the County to commit to mowing the Parks (which is their responsibility but their schedule is erratic); reconsider the value of the lighting at the main entrance, etc. Also proposed, is that US Lawns be responsible for irrigation system repairs as it is usually the case that they are damaged during mowing, etc. D Hardy and R Pitrowski will propose a plan to US Lawns to renegotiate their contract in order to accomplish this. They will also discuss the Cost of Living Line Item based on the Consumer Price Index and perhaps a fuel allowance line item.

5. Pond Report re: Applied Aquatics: D Hardy has terminated the contract with Applied Aquatics to maintain some of our Community’s ponds; the February 2004 invoice will be paid. After research, it was found that individual homeowners on the ponds are responsible for their upkeep. Letter will be sent to the affected homeowners.

9. New Business

1. D Hardy reported on the traffic light for Logan Gate Blvd. and Henderson Rd. It has been requested; the property has been surveyed and the light is required per the survey. Our Community is #8 on the list for installation.

2. Monterrey Sidewalks: installation will begin soon and be finished by the end of September 2004.

10. The next meeting will be March 22, 2004 at the same location.

11. With all business discussed a motion made by M Ruth to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by D Gilliam. Motion passed 6-0.

Submitted by: ____________________________

Recording Secretary

Date: ______________________________________