DELRAY VILLAS PLAT 4/5 HOA
Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 14, 2025

President Mike Montemurno called to order the meeting and on ZOOM of the Delray Villas Plat 4/5 HOA Board of Directors on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 7:34 PM in the “B“ Building with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our departed family, friends, neighbors, and service members.

Attendance

The following Directors were present: Mike Montemurno, Bill Yesowitch, Sheila Lane, Dianne Stevens, Alan Rossman, Betty Hillier, Nancy Grasso, Tommy Rudolph, and Maggie Bogner. Rick Mancini was excused.

Secretary’s Report

Secretary Dianne Stevens read the minutes of December 17, 2024, HOA regular business meeting and the 2025 Reorganization Minutes. She also read a letter of resignation from Hope Greenblatt. The minutes were accepted as corrected from a motion by Sheila Lane and seconded by Alan Rossman. All directors were in favor.

 Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer Sheila Lane reported only regarding the last quarter. Six owners’ dues are over six months past due and are at the attorneys. She spoke to two owners who promised to make a payment within the next few weeks. She reminded everyone that the HOA dues are now $810/quarter not $714/quarter and to make adjustments with their banks. She also reported that we ended last year with a surplus of $24,000. The Treasurer’s report was accepted from a motion by Tommy Rudolph and seconded by Bill Yesowitch. All directors were in favor.

Committee Reports

Alliance:  Alan Rossman reported that the PBSO that stolen vehicles went down in Delray Beach 47%. Theft is down and accidents are down. The Palm Beach County Fire Department reported we are number one in fire rescues. We do over 32,000 in our district alone. The fire department reminded us to check our AEDs. 

Interviews: Bill Yesowitch reported that there were four interviews scheduled. Two have occurred by telephone. The other two will be completed in two weeks. Regarding the state requirements in the Corporate Transparency Act that he reported last month. We are still required to submit a list of  board members as well as addresses, etc., however, that date has been pushed to July 1, 2025, by the Treasury Department.          

Architectural: Alan Rossman reported that 10 applications were reviewed. All were accepted. Please remember to return paint charts so that the next person can have them. Next month there will be two meetings as usual at 10 o’clock.

Inspections: Betty Hillier reported the inspection committee will be doing new inspections on Saturday the 25^th and February 1^st. She asked if you walk around your home and see if your house needs to be painted or your driveway needs to be done.

Maintenance, Lakes & Ponds: Mike reported that the lakes and ponds are in good shape.

Roads and FPL Lights: Mike did Rick Mancini’s report. The roads are good. Rick is tenaciously working on getting the FPL lights fixed in the community. However, he is still getting numerous excuses. Mike said that if they can’t fix them within 5 days, that due to safety concerns FPL will be hearing from our attorneys.

Lollipops and Carriage Lights: Mike reported for Rick that there were 12 lollipops/carriage lights out.

Rec Board: Lynne Cohen reported some of the activities and seminars coming up in January and February. Camille Montemurno reported that the next Rec Board meeting will be on Tuesday, January 4, 2025. Also, all the plats executive board members will be meeting with the Rec Board on Wednesday, January 29th at 7:00pm in the Viking Room. 

That’s What Friends are for:  Noel reported no problems.

Citizens on Patrol:  Lloyd Lukens reported that COPS need volunteers. They need help. The commitment would be 3 hours/week; one meeting per month.

Website: Betty Hillier reported Alan and she are working on a few items. There were 36 people on ZOOM.

Plat Chat: Mike reported that we are committed until June for publishing the Plat Chat. The Board will discuss  its future direction.

Distribution: Harvey Lazaroff reported that everything is going well. He is still looking for some volunteers for distribution who would be backup for anyone who is away or sick.

We Care: Paul Mirsky reported that We Care gave out one wheelchair. We Care is in good shape.

Welcoming Committee: Pat Lazaroff reported that all homes are up to date.

Old Business

New Signs Update: The Board signed the contract tonight for the 4 signs for $60,000. Nancy Grasso got the company to hold to their original quote from four months ago which was supposed to be for 30 days.

Inspections: As already reported, Mike confirmed that the inspection committee will be going out.

Parking: Mike gave a final warning regarding parking on the streets overnight. We will ask you to come in front of the Board. And then we will be towing vehicles out of the way, especially in the cul-de-sacs. We have the right to tow in our docs.

Dogs: Mike reminded us that all dogs in Plat 4/5 must be registered and their rabies shots updated when due. If you are more than 6 months delinquent you will be getting a letter from our attorney advising you that if you don’t correct the problem within 30 days you will be called in front of the board and fined

Plat Chat, Birthdays and Anniversaries:  Mike stated that birthdays and anniversaries will no longer be published in Plat Chat from the next issue forward. No volunteer should be abused because a mistake has been made.

New Business 

New Committee Lineup: The new committee lineup will go online and in Plat Chat with phone numbers. 

Landscaping Division: The Board has voted to start our own landscaping division. We have two interviews coming up for the person to head up the landscaping division. We have priced $60,000 for equipment. Our present contract will expire in June 2025.

Good and Welfare: Discussions were about AEDs, the pool, tennis/pickle board courts, large dogs, and birthday greetings to Chelle Lukens.

Board Vacancy: Mike announced a vacancy on the Board because of Hope Greenblatt’s resignation so Ruth Mirailh will be taking her seat back on the Board.

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm with a motion from Tommy Rudolph and seconded by Bill Yesowitch.