The meeting was called to order by Board President Joe Miller at 7:06 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28,2002.  

Miller opened the meeting with a brief prayer and asked everyone to keep Kathy Godwin in their thoughts.  Kathy's husband, Keith, died following a February motorcycle accident.

Miller announced the appointment of two new board members to fill the un-expired terms of Bill Champion and Nancy Wooten.  Bill Bortzfield and Byron DeLong are the newest members of the Secret Woods Home Association Board.

Following the announcement of new board members Joe asked that each person in attendance introduce himself/herself and their families.  

Miller then thanked Mark Wnuk for keeping track of the Secret Woods finances and Bill Bortzfield for building the Secret Woods Website. John and Mary Loving were thanked for the beautification project (flowers planted) at the front and back entrances to Secret Woods.

Following introductions of everyone in attendance, an accounting of yearly expenses was passed around to everyone in attendance.  One resident asked whether each expense was put out for bid.  Miller answered that in some cases projects are put out for bid.  In other cases they are not.  He explained that in some cases it is not cost effective to take the extra time required in obtaining multiple bids.

Miller then began a discussion on trouble with pool vandalism.  Miller raised the possibility of installing a security camera at the pool.  He noted two palm trees have been stolen, and several chairs have been broken or stolen.  He also said some portions of the fence have been bent and people have been leaving trash.  Several residents commented they have noticed area teenagers from outside the neighborhood leaving each other in.

• Hiring a security guard, which Miller said would be too expensive.
  
• Issuing identification badges for residents, which would be required while at the pool.  Miller agreed to look into the possibility.

The discussion then turned to speeding in the neighborhood.  Miller said he has discussed putting in speed bumps with the board and checked with the City of Jacksonville.  The biggest obstacles are cost and liability.

Several neighbors mentioned incidents of vandalism.  Resident Nancy Wooten suggested hiring an officer to write speeding tickets.  Miller agreed to look into whether the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office would set up a speed enforcement program in the neighborhood.

Miller then turned the discussion to covenant infractions.  He reminded residents that satellite dishes are not allowed in the front of a home.  The discussion turned to other possible infractions such as house color, sheds, fences and other matters.   Several residents asked about enforcement of the covenants and by-laws.  Miller said that  in some cases the oversights were an accident.  He reminded everyone there is an architectural review committee which is now active again.  He also said the board does send out infraction letters on such matters as inadequate lack of lawn maintenance.

Miller also said someone had vandalized the mailbox lights.   He said new lens covers have been ordered by Board Member Bob Sams.

Several residents also expressed concern about the number of outsiders fishing in neighborhood lakes.   Several people asked for no trespassing signs to be posted at the lakes.  A show of hands showed the majority of homeowners attending agreed.  The board agreed to look into getting the signs installed in three of the neighborhood lakes.

Miller then called for a vote on board member Hoyst Pophal, whose term had expired.  Pophal was re-elected by a majority vote.  Tom Bozak also expressed an interest in joining the board.  He was also elected by a majority vote of those in attendance.

Miller promised that the board would resume the monthly meetings following the elections.

One resident also suggested starting a monthly newsletter, that would be published and either mailed or hand delivered to everyone in the neighborhood.  Bortzfield agreed to contact a resident who might be interested in putting together a newsletter.

The meeting was  adjourned at 8:36 p.m.

Submitted by Board Member Bill Bortzfield on 06/01/02.