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Welcome!
Dear Neighbors,
Ah, fall. The temperature is dropping, leaves are starting to turn, and the annual meeting is upon us. Don't forget the meeting. It is Wednesday, October 12, at the Bay Hills Golf Club. Reception, meet and greet new residents, at 7 p.m., and formal meeting starts sharply at 8 p.m. Please make an effort to there! The board needs your family's input as we select our priorities, plan, and move into 2012.
The board desires to increase its size, as two members are not continuing on in 2012. Please consider joining this small, efficient, and committed group of individuals. It is fun and very doable. We spread the efforts around.
Dumpsters are coming to town on October 10, Columbus Day.
The neighborhood garage sale is on Saturday, October 14.
Sincerely, Jeff Burkhart BHCA President
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Community Events and Notices
Annual Meeting October 12
The Bay Hills Community Association annual meeting will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at the Bay Hills Golf Club clubhouse. A social will start at 7:30 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 8 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to elect members to the Board of Directors and approve the proposed budget for 2012.
You will receive a proxy ballot in the mail shortly, if you haven't already. If you cannot come to the annual meeting, please complete and return your proxy ballot.
Fall Community Clean-up
Community dumpsters will arrive early Monday, October 10, and be available throughout the day on October 11. Location: Bay Hills pool parking lot. See article below on dumpster guidelines.
Community Yard Sale October 15
Clean out your closets! The Bay Hills fall community yard sale will take place Saturday, October 15, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 Bay Hills Book Club The Bay Hills Book club will meet on Tuesday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. The book being discussed is The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway. The November book is Swamplandia by Karen Russell. New members are welcome. For more information, please contact Maureen Lamson at maureenlamson@hotmail.com
Welcome New Residents!
If you are new or have a new neighbor, we would like to drop off a welcome bag from the Bay Hills Community Association. Additionally, if you have a business, we would be happy to include one of your business cards in the welcome bag. Please contact Diane Ireland at 410-626-7130
BHCA Resale Packets
If you are selling a home in the community, please contact Bay West Management to obtain a resale packet. The packet contains the community's by-laws, covenants, and community regulations. The packet should be furnished to the buyer prior to the property sale closing. Bay West will confirm if there is any balance due on the homeowner's account before releasing the packet.
Sellers are expected to clear their BHCA account prior to closing on a home sale. The title company representing the buyer is required by law to research obligations related to a property. These obligations include homeowner association memberships, outstanding dues, liens, etc. To request a resale packet, contact Michelle Boss or Ralph Hudson at Bay West: 410-897-0207.
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Minutes of the September Board Meeting
The September Board meeting was held on September 6, 2011 at the Providence Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Jeff Burkhart. The following members attended: Jeff Burkhart, Nancy Fink, Joyce Smithey, Bob Ray, Diane Cepek, Dave Eckels, Michael Pecknay, and Amanda Rambo. The following people attended the meeting as guests: Julia Collins, Editor of the Bay Hills Beacon Nancy Shoemaker, 409 Golf Course Drive (to discuss fallen trees from storm) Committee Reports Communications: Ms. Collins reported that she is posting notices from the County Executive via her blog and distributing notices through the e-mail list. The Board agreed to send a flyer to collect e-mail addresses of residents along with the notice of the annual meeting. Ms. Collins agreed to draft the flyer. Ms. Collins also discussed an idea of interviewing residents for the Bay Hills Beacon. Mr. Ray will draft a note about the fire department donation for inclusion in the next Bay Hills Beacon. Covenants: The Board approved a fence at 646 Bay Green Drive. The Board also discussed fence violations in general throughout the community. Property & Grounds: Some trees were removed after the storm. Mr. Eckels will look into the fallen trees at 409 Golf Course Drive. Recreation Equipment and Property: The Board approved a $355 quote to fix a swing at the playground. The Board tabled the discussion about a flag at the main entrance. Social: A social is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. prior to the annual meeting. Ms. Rambo will get food for the social and confirm the meeting date with the facility. Corporate business: The Board discussed the need to recruit new Board members. The Board will also advertise some open officer positions. New Business - The Annual Meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2011. Mr. Burkhart will coordinate getting the notices out to the community.
- The fall garage sale is scheduled for October 15, 2011.
- The dumpsters will be available October 10, 11, and 12, 2011. Ms. Fink will put together an announcement for the Bay Hills Beacon.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m. The next meeting will be the annual meeting on October 12, 2011 at the Bay Hills Golf Club. |
September 2011 Treasurer's Report
Account balances as of August 31, 2011 Checking $198.01
Money Market $70,472.82
Reserve Fund CD - Commerce First $0.00
Total Assets $70,670.83
Revenues
Dues Revenue (Current Year) $80.00
(Current Year Late Fees) $0.00
(Prior Year Dues & Late Fees) $0.00
Advertising $0.00
Interest Income $25.54
Total Revenues $105.54
Expenditures
Arnold Volunteer Fire Company 206.00
G.P. Landscaping $1,830.00
Julia Collins (Beacon Editing and Website Maintenance) $600.00
Total Expenditures $2,636.00
Year-to-Date Revenue $61,209.19
Year-to-Date Expenditures $39,904.60
NET TOTAL $21,304.59
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Bay Hills Supports Arnold Volunteer Fire Department
 During the Bay Hills spring cookout at the pavilion, the Arnold Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) brought their new fire engine for the kids see, and the firemen provided valuable fire safety information.
To show appreciation for their time and service, the Bay Hills Board of Directors voted to donate funds for a CPR/AED training program in the community, at the suggestion of volunteer fire chief Chuck Kennedy. The $206 donated provided for the following materials:
$45.00 for the Friends and Family DVD and ten student manuals
$65.00 for the American Heart Assoc.(AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course/Renewal DVD
$96.00 for AHA BLS Provider Package:
1 - Course/Renewal DVD
1 - Instructor Manual
1 - Student Manual
1 - Stop Watch
The AVFD has offered to provide a class for the Bay Hills Community Association in the fall and the board will try to arrange a date and place for anyone interested. For more information contact Board President Jeff Burkhart at 410-757-5575 or president@bayhillsonline.com.
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 Community Clean-up Guidelines
 To keep dumpsters safe, please follow these guidelines:
1. Avoid overloading dumpsters: It is unsafe to transport a dumpster with material sticking out of the top or with a door that does not properly close. If the dumpsters become overloaded, material will be removed to allow for safe transport, and the dumpster will be removed from the clean-up area.
2. No unacceptable material: Certain materials require special disposal, and therefore cannot be accepted in the dumpster:
- Junk automobiles
- Boats or trailers
- Gas and propane tanks
- Tree trunks or logs
- Oil drums or tanks
- Liquids
- Hazardous waste
- Tires
- Paint
- Refrigerators or air conditioners
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Calling all students!
SpaceMath@NASA website gets a facelift
SpaceMath@NASA website has now been officially changed to make it more useful for students and educators. The site is intended for the general public and for students. About 50 math problems are available at this site with complete answer keys provided, as well as many books.
Science Advisory Board Local students needed
Meetings held October 25, March 27, and April 24. For more information or to get involved, contact Jeff Burkhart at 410-757-5575.
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Reader Ads
The BHCA welcomes ads from residents for non-commercial services and items for sale. Submit your ad by the 15th of the month prior to Beacon@BayHillsOnline.com with your name, address, and dates to run. Please keep ads to 30 words or less. Ads may be edited for style and length.
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