Welcome! 

Bay Hills Community - This is the time of the year to extend thanks to your 2012 Board of Directors, especially to those who have worked hard over the last three years or longer and, having supported our community, are now returning to the private life of leisure.

Bob Ray, our super treasurer, has decided not to re-up for another three years. He will surely be missed as he has done a fantastic job for you and the board. His efforts often extended well beyond that of the treasurer's duties. He is a true leader with many business connections that contributed to effectiveness of your capabilities. Bob - again, as we have so many times expressed - Thank You.

Our secretary, Joyce Smithey will be passing the pen on to a yet-to-be named new secretary. Thanks to Joyce for all her years of recording and guidance. She will remain on the board to share her expertise for at least another year.

I too will be exiting as your president and am not a part of the 2013 board. It has been my honor to serve the community for the past several years; as a member at large, then treasurer, vice president and the last few years as your president. Getting to know the neighbors and volunteers who have participated on the board over those years has been a very positive experience. A lot has been accomplished and a continued stream of good times and challenges lay ahead in the community's future. We are all very fortunate we live in such a great place.

Having said that, the fun of Halloween week and the challenge of the impending Hurricane Sandy is right in front of us as I write this note. Hopefully, as you read this you will be laughing about the Sandy stories and starting to focus on the holiday season.

Recapping the last 30 days:  

• We held our annual meeting on the 10th of October
• We welcomed four board members to the Bay Hills Community Association:
• Shannon Pierce  
• Florence Hartmen  
• Steve Sheesley  
• Bob Cepek  
• Pat Nolan has also offered to return to the board to share his expertise with the 2013 class.

Please thank them for their service to the community when you see them. We look forward to putting a wrap on this year and starting anew with fresh minds on the board and a new leadership team. FYI - Board leadership positions are determined at the first meeting after each board meeting.

Major issues the 2013 board will be tackling include:

• The "Basket Ball Park"
• The Bay Hills Watershed and the Bay Green Drive Dam and the County's plans and activities.
• The refreshing of the Bay Hills Drive entrance
• New roof on the pavilion

All good stuff for the enhancement of the Bay Hills Community.

Please remember that Daylight Savings Fall Back takes place Sunday, November 4. As the light dwindles this time of year, keep a keen eye out for walkers and joggers throughout the neighborhood. And to all you walking and jogging, please wear light, reflective clothing. Safety first!

Serving the community,

Jeff Burkhart

BHCA President

Community Events and Notices

Bay Hills Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 7

Please note that the next BHCA board meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 7 at the Bay Hills Golf Club to avoid conflict with Election Day.

Bay Hills Book Club

No November or December meetings

Welcome New Residents!

Account balances as of September 30, 2012 

The annual meeting was held on October 10, 2012, at the Bay Hills Golf Club. The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by President Jeff Burkhart. The following members attended: Jeff Burkhart, Nancy Fink, Joyce Smithey, Robert Ray, Paul Cain, David Eckels, and Amanda Rambo.

President's Report: Mr. Burkhart introduced the board members. Attendees introduced themselves. Mr. Burkhart discussed the resurfacing of the tennis courts this year and the need for capital reserves to repair or replace equipment.     

Secretary's Report: The minutes of the 2011 Annual Meeting were approved.

Call for Ballots: The board received quorum with 67 ballots. The proposed budget for 2013 passed with 63 votes in favor. An email ballot from uscjcw@aol.com nominated Chris Fagan and Brandon Mallon for board membership. Amanda Rambo nominated Shannon Pierce for board membership, and Ms. Burkhart nominated Steve Sheesley and Florence Hartman for board membership. Kathleen Nolan nominated Pat Nolan for Board membership. Pat Nolan nominated Florence Hartman for board membership. Ms. Smithey agreed to follow up on the nominations from the email ballot, and Ms. Rambo agreed to follow up with Shannon Pierce to get her acceptance. Steve Sheesley and Florence Hartman accepted the nominations.

Committee Reports

Architectural Review: Mr. Burkhart explained that the Board acted in the capacity of this committee as the committee does not formally exist.

Communications: Mr. Burkhart reported the success of the electronic delivery of the Bay Hills Beacon. Mr. Burkhart also reported on the new ability to send out email alerts to the community with updates.

Covenants: Mr. Cain reported that the lot at Bay Green Drive and Augusta Drive is cleaned up.

Recreation Equipment and Property: Mr. Cain nominated Bob Cepek to this committee.

Long Range Planning: Mr. Burkhart reported that the board's focus was on short-term urgent matters this year.

Neighborhood Watch: Mr. Burkhart reported that Katherine Stewart coordinated with local police to qualify for and put up watch signs. The police also attended community events.

Property & Grounds: Mr. Eckels discussed quotes for a new roof for the pavilion. He also discussed the need to remove fallen trees from the Golf Course Drive lot. He also discussed the county's repairs to the collapsed storm drain. The county has paid approximately $100,000 for the repairs and has put the drain on the county inventory. The county hired a consultant to develop a plan for the storm drain. While the county has taken responsibility for the issue, the county does not yet know what it will do, and the project could span three or four years. Mr. Eckels reported that we do not yet know whether we will replace the basketball courts, and that we will form a plan after the county decides how it will proceed.

Social: Ms. Rambo reported that the Halloween party last year had a poor turnout, so the board did not plan one for this year. She also reported that the committee is looking for new volunteers.

Corporate Business: Mr. Burkhart discussed the need for an accountant to audit the books as required by the community bylaws. Mr. Burkhart also discussed the board's use of an attorney, Michael Neall, to assist with dues and lien issues. He also discussed that the board would like to retain a landscape designer to consult on community property. He also reported that the Arnold Volunteer Fire Department, in response to our donation, has come to community events and offered CPR training to the community at no cost.

New Business: The garage sale was scheduled for October 13, 2012. The election/selection of 2012 officers will occur at the next board meeting on November 7, 2012. The next board meeting was moved from November 6 to November 7 due to Election Day.

Mr. Cain suggested we get Pet Waste Stations at the basketball courts and the pavilion.

A resident reported that the trees at the Bay Hills Drive entrance look bad and are dying.

Adjournment: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The next board meeting will be on November 7, 2012 at a location TBD.

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