Provide
RBOA INC 2014 ANNUAL MTG
Niceville City Hall
7:00 PM
4 March 2014
RBOA INC
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Welcome -- thanks for coming
Your participation in conduct of RBOA is
greatly appreciated
402 members (properties) strong
 Board of Directors, Committees
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All Volunteers
AGENDA
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CALL TO ORDER
QUORUM VALIDATION
ANNOUNCEMENT OF STANDARDS
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
TREASURER’S REPORT
2014 BUDGET
COMMITTEE REPORTS
2013/2014 PROJECTS/SPECIAL INTEREST
OPEN DISCUSSION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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PRESIDENT
VICE PRES
TREAS/SEC
ENVIRONMENT
ARCHITECTURE
COMPLIANCE
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
PAUL MARYESKI
AL HABERBUSCH
LINDA BLYTHE
SCOTT WILCOXEN
AL HABERBUSCH
FRANK STRASBURGER
FRANK STRASBURGER
JASON GRANDY
SPECIAL THANKS
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WEBSITE MANAGEMENT
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CITY OF NICEVILLE
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USE OF CITY HALL – no $$ charge
BOOK KEEPING/BILLING
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MICHAEL & JONI MCCAIN (MEMBERS)
MICHELLE ATKINSON
LANDSCAPING
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PRO EARTHSCAPES (ON CONTRACT)
SPECIAL THANKS
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LAWN MAINTENANCE (cutting/trimming)
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TAX ACCOUNTANT
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STEPHEN SHELTON, CPA
ENTRANCE LIGHTING
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S & P LAWN SERVICE (ON CONTRACT)
DESTIN LIGHTING (SUPPLIES)
PESTICIDE SERVICE
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GRASS ROOTS (ON CONTRACT)
SPECIAL THANKS
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LEGAL ASSISTANCE
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BECKER & POLIAKOFF (ON RETAINER)
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JAY ROBERTS, ESQ JOHN COTTLE, ESQ
JOHN ANDRLE
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GETTING THE WORD OUT (LAKE MATTERS)
CORPORATE MEMORY—LAKE HENDERSON
PURPOSE AND POWER OF THE
ASSOCIATION
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“This Association is non-profit, does not
contemplate pecuniary gain or profit to
the members thereof. The specific
purposes for which it is formed are to
provide for maintenance, preservation and
architectural control of the residential
properties and to promote the health,
safety and welfare of the residents of said
properties.” (Article III of the By Laws)
ROCKY BAYOU OWNERS ASSOCIATION
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QUORUM VALIDATION (26% of 402 = 105)
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF STANDARDS
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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
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7 TOTAL: 5 NEEDED FOR QUORUM, 4 MUST VOTE
NOMINATIONS: ?
RESULTS --
CY 2013 TREASURER’S REPORT
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$44K Annual Program
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402 mbrs x $110
Money Mkt:
Checking:
Dam Fund:
$32,502
$2,128
$5,437
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$40,067*
*as of 31 Dec 2013
*as of 31 Dec 2012 ($15,729)
*as of 31 Dec 2011 ($28,000)
2014 Annual Budget
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Income (402 x $120)
Expenses (major items)
 Lawn Service
 Insurance
 Landscaping
 Legal
 Projects
 Utilities
$48,240
8,000
4,500
6,500
5,000
7,800
6,000
$37,800
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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ENVIRONMENTAL
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COVENANT COMPLIANCE
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ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
environmental
ENVIRONMENTAL
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THE LAKES: Amick, Phelps, Werk, Kenny,
Henderson
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CLOSE CONTACT WITH THE “LAKE DOCTOR” FOR
VEGETATION CONTROL ON ALL LAKES
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LAKE HENDERSON & LAKE WERK MORE PROBLEMATICAL
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LAKE WERK: SPATTERDOCK LILIES
MONITOR SITUATION – early treatment is critical
 CHEMICAL TREATMENT IS COSTLY
VEGETATION CAN BE CONTROLLED - NOT ELIMINATED
PLEASE LET THE BOARD KNOW IF YOU SEE A
PROBLEM DEVELOPING -- thanks
ALLIGATORS
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FLA FISH & WILDLIFE WILL RESPOND
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IF GATOR > THAN 4 FEET IN LENGTH
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FALL 2011 SMALL ALLIGATOR SPOTTED
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TRAPPER UNSUCCESSFUL
LATE 2012 SMALL ALLIGATOR SPOTTED
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GATORS GROW ONE FOOT EACH YEAR
NO ACTION TAKEN DUE TO SIZE
BE CAREFUL W/CHILDREN/SMALL PETS
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GIVE US A CALL IF YOU SEE A GATOR
 TELL US IT IS > 4 FEET IN LENGTH!
beavers
BEAVERS
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BEAVERS AT WORK IN LAKE WERK!
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SEVERAL TREES TAKEN DOWN IN 2013
TRAPPER CALLED-PERMIT OBTAINED
SEVERAL BEAVERS REMOVED FROM LAKE IN 2013
 IN 2014 TOO!!
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EMERALD COAST WILDLIFE REFUGE
DOES NOT RELOCATE BEAVERS
 RECOMMENDED TRAP AND DESTROY DAM
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(PROTECT TREES WITH FENCING/WIRE MESH)
2013 COVENANT COMPLIANCE
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11 Letters sent to property owners
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4 lawns/yards
3 personal watercrafts
2 trailers
No Fining Boards
RBOA Web Site: Compliance process
Thank you for your cooperation
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
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Who is on the Committee?
Your neighbors!!
Al Haberbusch - Chairman
Bill Osthoff
Paul Grimmig
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
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ACC Application – for any new house or addition
to the property after a house is in place
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Download application at rboa.net (first column)
Info required: what is it; what will it look like; what’s
it made of; where will it be sited on the lot (include
drawings/pictures, specs, site plan)
Owner (not realtor or contractor) agrees/certifies
Restrictive covenants are on the web site (click
Documents) Find your address on member list –
shows Unit Number
ACC will retain drawings for file – submit in 11” x 14”
format
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
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Variance to Restrictive Covenants
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Provide rationale – why can’t your project comply?
Provide written concurrence from owners adjoining your
property, or owners that might be affected (e.g. across the
street)
In granting set back waivers RBOA assumes no
responsibility for encroachment into Utilities/Drainage
setbacks from County or other government agency. This is
always noted in ACC approval “Notes”
Package Types 2013
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5
1
2
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Fences
Enclose Existing Porch
Siding
New House
on Bond Circle
PROJECTS
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SEVERAL IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED
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MARION & SHARON ENTRANCES
TOP PRIORITY IN 2014
 ONLY TWO UNIMPROVED RBOA ENTRANCES
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REVIEWING SIGN ALTERNATIVES NOW
MASONRY OR WOOD POST
HENDERSON LAKE SIGN
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HAD ONE IN THE PAST
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WOOD POST SIGN IN CENTER OF THE DAM
GETTING ESTIMATES NOW
COVENANT MATTERS
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COVENANTS EXTENDED IN 2013
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UNIT 1: extended for 10 yr period
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40/77 approved
UNIT 2: extended for 10 yr period
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Until Dec 2023
Until Sep 2013
47/88 approved
UNIT 4: extend automatically in Dec 2014
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Unless 2/3 of owners are against
 By written agreement
COVENANT MATTERS
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UNIT 4 Covenants Extended per MRTA
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Marketable Records Title Act, FL Statute
Preserves marketable title beyond 30 years
 BOD approved at Special Meeting (Feb 2014)
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UNIT 4 & UNIT 5
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Architectural Control Committee expired
Architectural Review Committee installed
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BOD approved at Special Meeting (Feb 2014)
RBCC COURSE IRRIGATION
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RBCC OBTAINED NWFWMD PERMIT TO
DRAW WATER FROM LAKE KINNEY
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NO LONGER GETTING RECLAIMED WATER
FROM CITY OF NICEVILLE (25+ YR SERVICE)
LEGAL REVIEW BY ASSOC ATTORNEY
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RBCC HAS RIGHTS TO THE USE OF LAKE WATER
BASED ON LEASE FROM RUCKEL PROPERTIES
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LEASE PRECEEDS RUCKEL QUIT CLAIM DEEDS TO RBOA
WILL DRAW AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT YEAR
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BOD WILL MONITOR LAKE LEVELS CLOSELY
CLOSE CONTACT WITH RBCC AND NWFWMD
Lakes Memorandum of
Agreement
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1994 MOA between RBOA & RBCC
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Outlines organizational responsibilities
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Lake infrastructure: dams and flow of water from
Lake Amick to Lake Henderson
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Time to review in best interest of both parties
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Lake Amick/Phelps Dam repair: $31,000+ in 2010/2011
Water quality/treatment/control of wildlife also
BOD Special Interest Item
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Discuss at upcoming monthly meetings
SPECIAL INTEREST ITEMS
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NICEVILLE BY PASS WORK COMPLETE
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PARKING OFF DRIVEWAY-PLS DON’T!!
CRIME IN OUR AREAS
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ONE CONCERN AT ENTRANCE OFF FORREST
ITS AROUND - TAKE PREVENTIVE STEPS!!!
2013 BREAK IN – PHYSICAL CONFRONTATION
PUBLIC SEWERAGE - no immediate plans
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SEVERAL AREAS IN ASSOC ARE ON SEPTIC
SPECIAL INTEREST ITEMS
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NICEVILLE BY PASS WORK COMPLETE
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PARKING OFF DRIVEWAY-PLS DON’T!!
CRIME IN OUR AREAS
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ONE CONCERN AT ENTRANCE OFF FORREST
IT’S AROUND - TAKE PREVENTIVE STEPS!!!
2013 BREAK IN – PHYSICAL CONFRONTATION
PUBLIC SEWERAGE - no immediate plans
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SEVERAL AREAS IN ASSOC ARE ON SEPTIC
Real Estate Market
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Market is rising but still a “buyers” market
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Clean and neat homes, right priced are selling
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Updated helps: kitchen/baths/flooring/roof
New homes selling quickly at or very close to
list price, $150 per sq foot and higher
“Swift Creek” , “The Stables” & spot builds
 Builder concessions & near record low interest
 Lesser insurance costs and lower utility bills
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Number of distressed homes declining
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Several in the Association
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Maintenance/upkeep is a challenge
Real Estate Market
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RUCKEL PROPERTIES-NEW HOUSING DEV
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BEHIND THE AIRPORT ON FOREST RD
INSIDE THE NICEVILLE BY PASS
 PROPERTY ANNEXED BY CITY OF NICEVILLE
 MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
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1100 ACRES, 4400 UNITS
SINGLE FAMILY, TOWNHOMES, CONDOS, COMMERCIAL
LEADING INDICATORS
SIDEWALK ON ROCKY BAYOU DRIVE
 WATER TOWER ON MARYSA ENLARGED
 MAIN SEWER LINE INSTALLED OFF FOREST
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THANK YOU FOR COMING
HAVE A GOOD YEAR!!