The Board Meeting was called to order by Grant Blackwell,
President, at Scott Provow’s office at 4:00 P.M. October 5, 2012.
Board members in attendance included: Grant
Blackwell, Scott Provow, Billy Buzzett, Bill Wallace and Andy Gray. Jean Silva and Kitty Taylor were absent.
Minutes: The April 7th
meeting minutes, which included the 2012 election of officers done via email,
were presented:
·
Grant Blackwell – President
·
Billy Buzzett -Vice President
·
Kitty Taylor -Secretary
·
Andy Grey –Treasurer
Billy moved to approve the minutes. Scott seconded the motion.
Financial Report: Andy presented a
report for the period May 1 – October 5, 2012 (attached at the end of these minutes). Billy moved to approve the report and Scott
seconded the motion.
Memorial Tree Planting: Board will proceed in planning process for this program. Due to the cost per tree and delicate nature of
survival in Grayton, we will need some professional assistance. Grant will consult with Ford/Tory for advice on tree type, locations, minimum numbers
to plant, care and maintenance, replacement of trees that don’t survive,
etc. Will need to determine appropriate
plaques and cost per tree. Board will
communicate pla
Grayton
Beach Beautification/Work Day: Board members will propose a date after the meeting
and will communicate to membership. Red
Bar is contributing $500 to the cause.
Ideas: tent, hot dogs, etc.
Weed
Control on Lake: The state has permit
from the DEP. Is working with home
owners in conjunction with Grayton Beach State Park.
Other
Issues to Discuss or Table (some of these are communications from members and
should be discussed to determine if within the scope of the GBNA):
Resolution
to support funding for a Western Lake Bridge: The pedestrian/bike
lane on the two current road bridges is dangerously close to traffic. The board feels that a separate ped/bike
bridge at each end of lake is needed.
GBNA and Seaside have written letters to the County in support of this. Latest word from the county is that TDC funds
will be used to pay for this. Public
input will be solicited. A resolution from GBNA is not
necessary at this time.
Parking Solutions: Parking issues of Grayton
discussed and no motion made for further board attention at this time. Board
will revisit the issue at future meetings.
Varnish Don Sawyer’s Artwork on
Regional Utilities Fence: Need a volunteer to apply varnish
to the paintings on the fence. This will
be done. This will be done during the
Nov 15th Grayton Beach Beautification Work
day
Report on Speed Control Sign: Grant Blackwell will take over
responsibility for Speed control sign from former board member Larry Jackson
and will ask Larry for assistance when needed.
Charter Boats vending on Scenic Corridor -
Entrance to Grayton, complaint from member: Board discussed complaint about charter boats vending at
entrance to Grayton and there was no motion for further action.
Hibiscus - complaint from member
about noise: Board discussed noise concerns of
residents relative to two local businesses on Defuniak Street. Board will continue to monitor concerns of
members going into the spring. No motion
made for immediate action.
Ice Machine at Grayt Coffee - Complaint from
member about noise: Board determined this
is not a board issue, but Grant will discuss this with Grayt Coffee management.
Old Notice of hearing signs - complaint from
member: Board discussed multiple complaints
about the notice of hearing signs being left up. No board action recommended
but Grant Blackwell said he would address it on Grayton Beautification Work day
on Nov 15th.
Yellow sand on beach - complaint from member: Board discussed
the complaint and no motion was offered.
Letter to rental companies
supporting conversion to NON-HANGING street signs for rental homes: Discussed the complaint and no motion was offered.
Neighborhood Plan: Billy Buzzett briefed the board
on the opportunity for drafting and disseminating a neighborhood plan for
approval by Grayton Beach property owners.
This would be a way for the community to better control its destiny. It wouldn’t need to be very lengthy or
complex. All owners would necessarily
have the opportunity to provide input.
Plan
elements could include: protection of historical integrity, height limits,
setbacks, beach driving, residential and commercial parking, boat ramp,
vacation rental signs, lighting, traffic and landscaping. Once
approved, a plan could serve as a one-stop approval for such improvements that the
community has sought (such as speed bumps, landscaping on Hotz, etc.). Without a plan, these improvements have taken
several months of board member time. Billy made
a motion to research and draft a plan.
Andy seconded the motion.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 P.M.
Financial Report as of Oct
1, 2012:
Bank
Trust bank accounts:
Checking Account Balance: 4,743.55
Deposits
(2012 membership dues)
225.00
Interest
earned 3.06
Expenses (sum
of checks written) 1,032.94
Blue Mountain Lawn & Property
Maintenance 300.00
Taking Care of Business (Lawn &
Flower bed maint.) 661.50
Andrew Gray (reimbursement for
annual P.O. box rental
@ $58.00 and 24 stamped envelopes @
$13.44) 71.44
Savings Account Balance
2,438.91
Interest
earned 8.30
Service
charges 20.00
Transferred
$562.00 from checking to savings on Oct 2nd (to avoid future service
charges). New balances:
Checking
Account: 4,181.55
Savings
Account: 3,000.91
Also, we
received notice in June that Bank Trust will soon “merge into” Trust Mark Bank.
Respectfully submitted by Andy Gray
