MANOR VIEW ASSOCIATION MAY MEETING
MINUTES
President Kathy Vetter called the meeting to order.
Officers present were: Bob Duncan,
Treasurer, Jocelyn Bronleben, Acting Secretary and Activity Director. Ed Walther –VP is on vacation.
The meeting began with our Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the last meeting were accepted as printed in the Manor View
Chronicle.
Treasurer Bob Duncan presented the monthly report with an ending balance $1,949.50
on 4/30/09.
Our deepest sympathy is once again extended to the Ladin and Carrington families
on the loss of their loved ones.
Kathy introduced Troy Wilson, President of the Pro Board, who gave a presentation
on water management in the Plantation.
Troy started by explaining that
there are two types of water: surface water and aquifer water.
1. Surface
water is found in the first 200 ft below the ground. This water contains poisons
and is not drinkable. However, it is okay for watering lawns, etc.
2. Aquifer
water is over 200 ft deep is the precious water which we can drink.
Enough water must be left in the aquifer to prevent salt water from intruding
into it. We have reached the point where we cannot increase the amount of water
we are presently pulling out. In fact, we must start decreasing the amount.
The average amount of water used in Lake
County is 13,000 gallons per month per house.
Last year, the Plantation pumped 16,000 gallons per month per house. We must cut back this year to the 13,000 gallons per month per house. In the year 2013, we will only be allotted 10,000 gallons per month per house. He stated that 80% of our monthly usage goes into the ground.
We will go to once a week watering in the fall.
Lake Water Co will PATROL in Plantation looking for violations
Some of the things the community can do or are doing include:
Turning off your sprinkler system when we get rain until needed again.
The Architectural Review Board has approved other grasses and “O”
scape. You can apply to them for any changes that will conserve water.
80% of Common Areas are presently watered with surface water. They are in the process of drilling two new wells so that 100% of the Common Areas will be watered by surface
water and not water from the aquifer.
If adding plants make sure they are drought tolerant. The University of Florida
has a list on its website.
The golf courses are watered with recycled water (which is considered
surface water) as is the Saw Grass Lake, The golf course will have to start paying for some of the water.
Troy was asked about the Niagara
Bottling Co. He said back in 2002 when contracts were signed, the St. Johns
River Authority did not foresee the population explosion in Clermont and other communities.
Therefore, the law is on the side of the bottling company. It is
hoped they will not make this mistake in the future.
Troy asked that we think about
managing our water.
OLD BUSINESS
Block Party – Connie & Helen did a terrific job, and everyone enjoyed
a wonderful day. We were entertained by Elvis.
The food was great, and the weather was clear. The party was well attended
by over 80 guests.
St. Patrick’s Day Dance – Jacqui thanked everyone for their help
in setting up, cleaning up and selling tickets. A special thanks to Micki for
buying all the snacks and to Mary Walther for creating the beautiful baskets. The
Manor sold 279 tickets to the dance. The Opportunity drawing
brought in $266.00 to the Manor View treasury. Jacqui also said that we
will be hosting the St. Patrick’s Dance next year. The date is March 17, 2010.
Jacqui also mentioned that the Dance Committee is looking for volunteers for
New Year’s Eve. Both the May and July dances will not have any food
since there are no volunteers to do the cooking.
September 13th Block Party – Mary Nell and Gil Flournoy will
be the hosts.
NEW BUSINESS
Hurricane Season – Connard Viers will replace George Pavletich as co-captain. Please secure your outside areas if you are going to be away over the summer.
Holiday Party – Lynn Bauer reported that our Holiday
Party will be at Vic’s Restaurant on December 14th. The
seating will have to be set up the same way as it was last year. We will have
the bus, and it will leave Plantation about 4:30-4:45
pm. Our reservation is for 5:15pm. We will go back to Lynn & Bill’s
house for coffee and cake afterwards.
President Elect for 2010/2011 -
Kathy announced that Bob Zerbe has graciously accepted the position.
UPCOMING ACTITIVITIES:
May 11 Ladies’
Lunch Bunch out at Nancy Lopez’s restaurant
May 11 Need
money for “Meet Me in St. Louis” - $15.00 pp
May 23 Louisiana
Seafood House Restaurant and
“Meet Me in St. Louis” Melon Patch Players at 7:30pm
June 1
Need money for “Oklahoma” on July 26 - $18.00 pp.
June 14
“Margarita Party” & Cosmopolitans – 7:00 – 9:00pm at the Bronleben`s Cost $3.00 pp if you drink & $1.00 pp for soda only
*July 15
MV Ladies’ Lunch Bunch outing @ Polly’s Pantry
July 26
“Oklahoma” at Bay Street
Players in Eustis at 2:30 pm
Aug. 16
“Ice Cream Social” 7:00
– 9:00 pm at the Bronlebens. Cost is $2.00 pp
*NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Crime Watch – Jeanne Hobson stated that if anyone comes to your house unsolicited, check their identification. If suspicious, report them to the security gate and the police. Also, do not leave anything visible in your car. If you have
a GPS, take it out along with its holder. Be
very careful in parking lot.
Dine Out – Jeanne Hobson invited everyone to her house on May 17 at 3:30 pm.
Afterwards, we will go to Ruby St. Grill in Tavares. The summer hostess for June is Lynn Bauer. July hosts are the Wahls and the Walthers. The August hosts
are the Gales.
Sunshine – Marilyn Wahl reported that she sent out 18 cards in March and April.
We all extend our sympathies to Shirley and Margie.
Newsletter - No Report.
Emergency Preparedness – Kathy will check with all the Captains to be sure all is well.
Entryway - Lynne Wheeler requested that a cross be put
up for Easter. If someone will make the cross, the committee will be glad to
display it.
Street Lights – Micki said Dave has been keeping
an eye on all lights.
OTHER BUSINESS
Saw Grass Lake
– Bob Wheeler has been trying to get some of the jungle mowed down but has been given a run-around. He will draft another letter and have homeowners sign it.
Volunteers to bring snacks next month are Kathy and Jocelyn.
Winner of the 50/50 was Shirley Ladin.
Meeting adjourned.
Submitted by Jocelyn, Acting Recording Secretary
