COMMITTEES AND CHAIRPERSONS

Buildings	Tom Whewell
Grounds	Lynn Stiles
Communication	Jack Washbourn
Executive	Bernie Sikorski
Finance	Lorna Verrastro
Insurance	Lorna Verrastro
Sales/Lease	Joe Leone
Parking/Signage	George Bell
Energy/Water	Lamar Persing

The above committees welcome your participation and cooperation. Please contact the chairperson and volunteer your time and talent.

THE PRESIDENTS CORNER
Well owners the season is almost over. Snowbirds are heading out daily. In a few days only the all year around folks will be at the Sands. It was a very unusual year weather wise. But now it is finally wonderful, and everything looks lush. Have a wonderful summer and come back soon.
Bernie Sikorski

SYMPATHY
CAROL ANN (Vinopal) ANDERSON D306

ANDERSON CAROL ANN (nee Vinopal) of Fairview Park, OH, passed away peacefully Monday April 5, 2010. She was born on November 24, 1940 in Akron, She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Wayne and their three children; Heather Anderson, Kevin (Nicole) Anderson and Laura (Mike) Albert and her four grandchildren; Brooke, Caroline, Brady and Tanner. A celebration of her life will be held at Rocky River United Methodist Church, 19414 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH at 10:00 a.m. on May 13, 2010. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Carol Vinopal Anderson to Delta Gamma Foundation, 3250 Riverside Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43221-0397.

UNIT INSURANCE COVERAGE
Since 2004, the Condominium Act has required unit owners to carry insurance coverage to cover loss to their unit. In 2008, the statute was changed to require condominium associations to require each owner to provide evidence of a currently effective policy of hazard and liability insurance upon request once a year.

In order to comply with the statutory language we are requesting that each owner return to the Sands office a copy of your unit’s insurance policies The Sands Scoop February, 2010 for our files. If an owner is selfinsured, you may send us a note to that affect.

It is in the best interests of each owner as well as the Sands to carry adequate coverage for your personal property, personal liability, and hurricane insurance.

Sands Noise Rule
Reminder to Owners & Renters
++There is a City Noise ordinance that exists between 10PM and 7AM.
++The Sands also has a Noise Rule found in the Condominium Usage Rules (see #5). For your reference the rules can be found on the Sands web site www.thesandsofmarco.com (see right hand drop downs).

NEW DIRECTOR
As reported above, Jack Washbourn, C304, has been appointed a director effective at the close of the annual meeting. Jack and his wife Sylvia live in White Lake, Michigan (near Detroit) most of the year and plan to spend five or six months each year at the Sands.

ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES
MEMBERS ANNUAL MEETING - MARCH 18, 2010 MACKLE PARK

President Bernie Sikorski called the Annual Meeting of the members of The Sands of Marco Condominium Association to order at 2:00 PM at Mackle Park. Present were members of the Board of Directors Wayne Anderson, Lamar Persing, Lorna Verrastro, Bernie Sikorski, Lynn Stiles and George Bell. Director Tom Whewell was absent. Manager Tim Richart was also in attendance as was legal counsel, Rob Samouce. Bernie confirmed that he had the affidavit stating that all members had been notified of the meeting as required by law.

Lynn Stiles offered a motion to waive reading of the unapproved minutes of the last annual meeting, held March 19, 2009, and accept the minutes as drafted. After a second by Lamar Persing, the minutes were approved.

Bernie Sikorski asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of members and friends that have passed away since the last meeting.

Bernie announced the 2010 composition of the Board of Directors. Three incumbents ran unopposed and were automatically elected this year:
George Bell
Tom Whewell
Lorna Verastro
Jack Washbourn was appointed effective at the end of the annual meeting to replace Wayne Anderson who resigned also effective at the end of the annual meeting.

Bernie Sikorski, Lynn Stiles & Lamar Persing are also Directors

Bernie noted that four director positions will be up for election next year and urged owners to consider running for election as a director next year.

President Bernie Sikorski reported our financial records indicate a $4,700 “loss” to budget for 2009. He explained that this figure is the result of a transfer of $15,000 to our reserves from the 2008 retained earnings. He also reported that approximately $35,000 has been saved in the last year by the volunteers who have stepped forward to help with needed tasks. He stated that our reserves are down to $375,000 and are expected to reach $250,000 next year. We will be replacing the BC elevator beginning this spring when residents begin leaving and the DE elevator will be replaced next year. Another major, unforseen expense is the replacement of our fire alarm system due to a new Florida law. This work will cost approximately $110,000 and will be implemented in December this year with the “outside” work and January/February of 2011 of the work that needs to be done in each unit.. Bernie thanked Wayne Anderson for his eight years of service on the Board of Directors.

George Bell, chairman of the insurance committee, reported that The Sands insurance needs are being well met by our carriers and that premium’s have gone down the last two years.

Lynn Stiles, grounds committee chairman, thanked Glen Smits for his work on the grounds. Lynn also thanked Carol Anderson and Jane DeMado for their efforts on the grounds committee, in particular regarding the dumpster enclosure issue and on overall beautification of our campus. He stated that they are working on both a long range plan and also a short range plan for pruning and fertilizing.

Lorna Verrastro, treasurer, thanked Bernie for giving the treasurer’s report and also for his leadership through some contentious issues during the past year. She also thanked Wayne Anderson for his service as a director and Tim Richart for helping her understand how it “really is” at the Sands and especially during the summer when it seems she and Tim are the only ones here!

Proxy Issues
Wayne Anderson announced the proxy vote results:

Issue #1 - Enclosing of the Dumpsters:
PASSED.

Issue #2 – Dumpster enclosure color to tie in with surrounding area.

The 3rd issue was to approve a financial review in lieu of a full audit.- PASSED

The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Wayne Anderson, Secretary

GROUNDS
There was a special Board Meeting held on April 16th to hear a presentation by Lynn Stiles and the Sands Grounds Committee regarding the improvement of the two sign areas located on the Collier Boulevard side of the complex as well as the main entrance area on San Marco. The plans included new plantings and an overall sprucing up of these areas. More news on this will follow.

HELPFUL HINTS - CONDO SHUT-DOWN LIST

• Set thermostat at 75 and humidistat at 60.
• Garbage Disposal – 2 TBSP salad oil
• Disconnect all TV’s, microwave, refrigerator. If you prefer to not unplug your refrigerator, and many people are recommending you don’t, empty it of all perishables. Use it to store your spices, candles and batteries and set at low setting. Shut off icemaker.
• Empty ice cube trays and prop open refrigerator doors if unplugged.
• Open closet doors and cabinet doors.
• If you do not have storm shutters, put all lanai furniture inside unit.
• Lock all windows.
• Remove all batteries from flashlights, radios, VCR’s, etc.
• Place DAMP RID in closets and baking soda in refrigerator.
• Place small amount of boric acid under sinks in corners.
• Place roach and ant motels in kitchen and baths.
• Pull plugs on computer and phone lines
• Close shades in Master bedroom.
• Flush drain line for air conditioner (be sure drain is open).
• Make a final ‘pit stop’; add bleach and stretch plastic wrap over commodes.
• Turn off main water valve.
• Upon return, after water is turned on, run bathtub faucet for a few minutes to clear any debris from pipes. Then run other faucets and flush commodes.
• Switch off all circuit breakers except air conditioner (and refrigerator if not unplugged).
• Put your door mat inside.