The Secret Woods Board November meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Board President Joe Miller in the conference room of the YMCA on Belfort Road.

The following board members attended: Bill Bortzfield, Byron DeLong, Jim Cowling, Joe Miller, Horst Pophal, and Tom Bozak. Resident Carol Bozak also attended. 

Joe began the meeting with word that Board Member Bob Sams had resigned.  Bob had informed the board of his intentions to resign at the previous meeting.  His resignation was accepted with thanks for all the hard work he has put into the board and into many neighborhood projects.  

Resident Jeff Gibson was nominated by Horst Pophal to fill the remainder of Bob's term.  The nomination was unanimously approved.

The financial report was then given.  Expenses for the Nov. 2 fall party totaled $653.  Special thanks was given to all the volunteers and to neighborhood businesses that donated gift certificates. The list of donors can be found in the latest edition of the Secret Woods newsletter.

The board discussed an ongoing problem with speeders in the neighborhood.  It was noted that the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has begun ticketing violators for running the neighborhood stop signs and disregarding posted speeds.  Several tickets have been handed out and enforcement will continue.

The board discussed several infractions around the neighborhood and voted to send out infraction letters to offenders.  A reminder to all residents, a copy of the neighborhood bylaws and covenants are available on this Website by clicking here.  

A project update was given.  Carol Bozak has completed repainting all neighborhood signs.  The final sign at the front entrance will be installed as soon as time permits.  The remodeling of the bathrooms is also nearing completion.  The mirrors have been re-installed and updated and painting is now complete.  

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:40 p.m.