The following is summary of the meeting minutes provided by property manager Jerry Zalben, with additional notes by Diane Tomasik, resident and Webmaster. 

President's report

HOA Board president Dennis Rohan reported that the slide in the park has been repaired. 

Manager's report

Jerry Zalben reported that most of his effort in the past month has been making drive-through inspections of Islesworth and sending out nearly 40 violation letters. A spreadsheet showing all violations was distributed to Board members.

Management was asked to follow up on mulch for the property. Mulch is being acquired for free from Martin County. Islesworth must arrange for trucks to pick it up and deliver it. The landscape company will spread it.

Old business

HOA Board secretary Phil Jacobus gave an update on street lighting. Extra lights are suggested in four locations around Islesworth Circle. The locations were discussed, and whether trenching under the street would be necessary. Locations on Captiva Court and Marco Lane also were discussed.

Mr. Jacobus presented an estimate and drawing for lighting the park with ground lights at all oak trees. The practicality of ground lighting was debated, and Mr. Jacobus will look into further options for lighting the park. 

Dennis Rohan presented reserve calculations prepared by Board treasurer Robert Graves. There was discussion about temporary quarterly assessments. No action was taken.

News from MDPOA

Mr. Rohan reported that Commissioner Michael DiTerlizzi told the Martin Downs Property Owners Association (MDPOA) that construction of the Indian Street bridge is scheduled to begin in 2007. The section of Martin Highway from Mapp Road to the Turnpike will be widened to four lanes, and the design will be similar to the Indian Street section on the east side of the river.

The MDPOA reserve fund for surface water is about $300,000. The goal is have $1 million in reserve so that in the event of a major storm, damage could be repaired with no monetary problem. There are 64 lakes throughout Martin Downs, which factor into the control of water throughout our communities. (For more information about water flow, click here.)

Welcome!

Tracey Curivan was introduced. She has volunteered to chair the Welcoming Committee. She will greet new residents with welcome packets and baked goods, and help to plan community gatherings.