The very best sunsets are at Driftwood Sands overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
Driftwood Sands is a cozy beachfront 45 unit complex in Indian Rocks Beach.
About Driftwood Sands
Prestigious Driftwood Sands (DWS) is a private beachfront complex located in scenic Indian Rocks Beach, Florida overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and its timeless sunsets.
The spacious condominiums feature 2-4 bedrooms, with many master bedroom suites overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, large double or walk in closets, laundry room, garage private storage lockers and private balconies all with gulf views.
The complex is a well-managed community with an active Board of Directors, Building maintenance superintendent, grounds committee and Property Management Company.
Amenities include assigned covered & guest parking, dual elevators, library/meeting suite, shuffleboard, poolside restrooms, direct beach access, outdoor shower, a beachfront pool, sundeck with lounge chairs and tables, and a waterfront covered pavilion equipped with gas/charcoal barbeques, granite countertop, sink and serving areas for all your entertaining needs. The Pavilion may be partially reserved by owners for private or family gatherings.
Driftwood Sands Condominium Association, Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
August 16, 2019
1.
Call of Order/Roll Call
Vice President Jack Berlin called the meeting to order at 3:25 p.m. in the Meeting
Room of the Driftwood Sands Condominium Association, Inc., located at 2618 Gulf
Boulevard, Indian Rocks Beach, Florida.
Board members in attendance: Jack Berlin, Jill Rommel, Jeff Tomes and Rod Breton
by phone. Other attendees: Bruce Kula (405) Trudy Rash and Jeff Corral (409), Lori
and Dave Johnson (501), Carl Goldman (305), Robert Pergolizzi (503).
2. Establish Quorum
With Four Board members present quorum was established and Denise Fischer of Re-
source Property Management attested that notice for this meeting was posted on the
condominium premises by order of the Board, in compliance with Florida statutes.
3. Approval of Minutes for the Previous Board Meeting
The minutes of the Board Meeting of June 7, 2019 were approved unanimously, a mo-
tion by Jack, seconded by Rod, carried, 4 - 0.
4. Officer Reports
The Board asks owners to use the web site as a source of updates and information.
Denise reported that in reviewing financials over the summer the Association is in good
shape with no delinquencies and that we will be under budget for the financial year.
5. Committee Reports
A. Social - nothing to report
B. Landscaping - nothing to report
C. Website - Jack continues to work with Resource Property Management so that
by the end of the year owners will have the ability to pay fees online.
6. Unfinished Business
A. Maintenance Issues
The gas grills cannot be used for another 2 weeks. Clearwater Gas has turned off
the gas while they are being repaired.
Work on the elevators and generator is finished.
The Board approved applications from (309) and (508) for new flooring.
Bruce Kula (405) brought to the attention of the Board a problem with the use of
codes by owners for entry into the front lobby. Also, the latch on the front door needs
some adjustment. With the new contract on August 27 with Spectrum these issues will
be addressed. The only entities that should have code entry to our building are Ama-
zon, FedX and UPS. Jack moved to eliminate all codes except vendor codes. Jeff
seconded; Board approved, unanimous.
B. Dog Walk Palm Trees
A bid for the trimming of 23 sabal palms and removal of the dead palm in the dog
walk area was presented from a professional tree service. Jack motioned to accept,
Jill seconded, and Board approved, unanimous.
C. Towing Contract/New Parking Rules
Denise informed the Board that we do have a valid contract for towing cars that are
parked illegally on our property with Leverocks Towing and Transport, Inc. of St. Pe-
tersburg, Florida. Each owner’s assigned parking spots are their legal property and in-
dividual owners are authorized to call Leverocks Towing if someone is parked illegally
in their spot. Only members of the Board are authorized to call Leverocks Towing if an
unauthorized person is parked in our “Permit Only” spots or other illegal spots on our
property. It is the desire of the Board to tow cars as a last resort after attempts to con-
tact and/or warn the owners of those cars.
New signs, “Parking by Permit Only” and “No Beach Access Private Property” were
ordered and are being delivered.
Parking:
Signs have been posted in both lobbies regarding guest parking. Guest parking are
the only spots the Board oversees. Each owner is responsible for their own parking
spot.
Permits are kept in the front lobby only. The Board will keep permits stamped with lim-
ited dates available in the front lobby. Each guest of an owner needs to fill out the brief
information on the dated permit and place it on the dashboard of their car where it is
visible. The Board’s intent is to have the use of our ‘permit only’ parking for guests of
owners. More details regarding parking are on the Driftwood Sands website: drift-
woodsandsfl.com . The Board is open to feedback on our new system.
D. Indian Rocks Beach Public Relations: Jill Rommel reported she attended the July
Indian Rocks Beach commission meeting. The city is installing new signs at each
street beach entrance, in order to simplify and ‘de-clutter’ the signage. The new signs
will be installed beginning at the south end of the city. She also reported the Mayor
has an ‘open conversation with residents’ time on the first Monday of every month, at
the City Hall. The Board continues to seek constructive ways to address noise issues
on our beach.
7. New Business:
A. Public Smoking Issues
It was brought to the attention of the Board that cigar and cigarette smoke in the
public areas on our property can be inconsiderate of others who have smoke sensitivi-
ties. After a brief discussion, Rod suggested we table the issue and survey owners for
their input and solutions.
B. Recycling Issues
Jeff highlighted several problems with our recycling at DWS. After a brief discus-
sion, Jeff volunteered to talk with the city of Indian Rocks Beach on how to make im-
provements.
C. Board Resolution limiting Gazebo Use and limiting guest use of common elements
without Owner present.
Section 11 of our Declaration states that the Board has the right to establish certain
rules.
“NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of DWS adopts the
following policy and practice effective 30 days after distribution to owners.
Whereas there is a need to adopt a formal resolution limiting the Use of the Association
Gazebo to Owners and invited guests not to exceed 20 persons, without the express
written Authority of the BOD of DWS.
Furthermore No owner shall reserve the Gazebo for use without being present at the
event for which it was reserved.”
The Board discussed the number of people, 20, as a general guideline which could be
altered with the Boards written approval. Guests cannot reserve the gazebo. An own-
er needs to be present at the event when they reserve the gazebo. Jack moved to
adopt the resolution, Rod seconded, and all Board members approved.
D. Combining Phone Lines
We are switching out our phone lines from Frontier to Spectrum. This change should
happen on August 27. This will result in a monetary saving to the DWS HOA. It will
also allow unit owners to open the lobby door from one phone line, either land or cell.
E. 2020 Budgetary Concerns
Denise discussed several issues regarding the DWS budget. Some monies are not
in the proper designations. We can move some monies around, but that would be at
our annual meeting. We have completed the work on the elevator and generator. In
case of a power loss, our generator will operate our emergency lighting, one elevator
and owner refrigerators and some lighting but not air conditioners.
Next issues to be addressed are the A/C and the fire alarm. Exterior painting and
spalling. Our roof warranty ends in 2021.
The Budget Meeting will be in December; and the Budget needs to go out 30 days be-
fore the Annual meeting, with a target date in January 2020.
8. Open Discussion:
Jack presented future Board meeting dates: September 13, 2019; October 25, and
December 13, which will be a Budget meeting. Meetings start at 3:30 p.m.
David Johnson (501) asked about the repair of lanai closet doors and the jambs around
those doors. Denise reported that the lanai closet doors and jambs’ maintenance/re-
pair is the responsibility of each owner. Each owner’s front door is the responsibility of
the HOA. Report issues of repair to Denise for front doors.
Robert Pergolozzi (503) asked about maintenance of his lanai deck. Board member
Rod answered that if there were spalling issues, they need to be addressed by the
HOA. Many units/lanais were inspected for spalling issues recently. The Association
will send 2 people to inspect decks.
9. Adjournment
A motion by Jack for adjournment, seconded by Jeff, carried, 4-0. The meeting was
adjourned at 4:55.
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
August 16, 2019
1.
Call of Order/Roll Call
Vice President Jack Berlin called the meeting to order at 3:25 p.m. in the Meeting
Room of the Driftwood Sands Condominium Association, Inc., located at 2618 Gulf
Boulevard, Indian Rocks Beach, Florida.
Board members in attendance: Jack Berlin, Jill Rommel, Jeff Tomes and Rod Breton
by phone. Other attendees: Bruce Kula (405) Trudy Rash and Jeff Corral (409), Lori
and Dave Johnson (501), Carl Goldman (305), Robert Pergolizzi (503).
2. Establish Quorum
With Four Board members present quorum was established and Denise Fischer of Re-
source Property Management attested that notice for this meeting was posted on the
condominium premises by order of the Board, in compliance with Florida statutes.
3. Approval of Minutes for the Previous Board Meeting
The minutes of the Board Meeting of June 7, 2019 were approved unanimously, a mo-
tion by Jack, seconded by Rod, carried, 4 - 0.
4. Officer Reports
The Board asks owners to use the web site as a source of updates and information.
Denise reported that in reviewing financials over the summer the Association is in good
shape with no delinquencies and that we will be under budget for the financial year.
5. Committee Reports
A. Social - nothing to report
B. Landscaping - nothing to report
C. Website - Jack continues to work with Resource Property Management so that
by the end of the year owners will have the ability to pay fees online.
6. Unfinished Business
A. Maintenance Issues
The gas grills cannot be used for another 2 weeks. Clearwater Gas has turned off
the gas while they are being repaired.
Work on the elevators and generator is finished.
The Board approved applications from (309) and (508) for new flooring.
Bruce Kula (405) brought to the attention of the Board a problem with the use of
codes by owners for entry into the front lobby. Also, the latch on the front door needs
some adjustment. With the new contract on August 27 with Spectrum these issues will
be addressed. The only entities that should have code entry to our building are Ama-
zon, FedX and UPS. Jack moved to eliminate all codes except vendor codes. Jeff
seconded; Board approved, unanimous.
B. Dog Walk Palm Trees
A bid for the trimming of 23 sabal palms and removal of the dead palm in the dog
walk area was presented from a professional tree service. Jack motioned to accept,
Jill seconded, and Board approved, unanimous.
C. Towing Contract/New Parking Rules
Denise informed the Board that we do have a valid contract for towing cars that are
parked illegally on our property with Leverocks Towing and Transport, Inc. of St. Pe-
tersburg, Florida. Each owner’s assigned parking spots are their legal property and in-
dividual owners are authorized to call Leverocks Towing if someone is parked illegally
in their spot. Only members of the Board are authorized to call Leverocks Towing if an
unauthorized person is parked in our “Permit Only” spots or other illegal spots on our
property. It is the desire of the Board to tow cars as a last resort after attempts to con-
tact and/or warn the owners of those cars.
New signs, “Parking by Permit Only” and “No Beach Access Private Property” were
ordered and are being delivered.
Parking:
Signs have been posted in both lobbies regarding guest parking. Guest parking are
the only spots the Board oversees. Each owner is responsible for their own parking
spot.
Permits are kept in the front lobby only. The Board will keep permits stamped with lim-
ited dates available in the front lobby. Each guest of an owner needs to fill out the brief
information on the dated permit and place it on the dashboard of their car where it is
visible. The Board’s intent is to have the use of our ‘permit only’ parking for guests of
owners. More details regarding parking are on the Driftwood Sands website: drift-
woodsandsfl.com . The Board is open to feedback on our new system.
D. Indian Rocks Beach Public Relations: Jill Rommel reported she attended the July
Indian Rocks Beach commission meeting. The city is installing new signs at each
street beach entrance, in order to simplify and ‘de-clutter’ the signage. The new signs
will be installed beginning at the south end of the city. She also reported the Mayor
has an ‘open conversation with residents’ time on the first Monday of every month, at
the City Hall. The Board continues to seek constructive ways to address noise issues
on our beach.
7. New Business:
A. Public Smoking Issues
It was brought to the attention of the Board that cigar and cigarette smoke in the
public areas on our property can be inconsiderate of others who have smoke sensitivi-
ties. After a brief discussion, Rod suggested we table the issue and survey owners for
their input and solutions.
B. Recycling Issues
Jeff highlighted several problems with our recycling at DWS. After a brief discus-
sion, Jeff volunteered to talk with the city of Indian Rocks Beach on how to make im-
provements.
C. Board Resolution limiting Gazebo Use and limiting guest use of common elements
without Owner present.
Section 11 of our Declaration states that the Board has the right to establish certain
rules.
“NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of DWS adopts the
following policy and practice effective 30 days after distribution to owners.
Whereas there is a need to adopt a formal resolution limiting the Use of the Association
Gazebo to Owners and invited guests not to exceed 20 persons, without the express
written Authority of the BOD of DWS.
Furthermore No owner shall reserve the Gazebo for use without being present at the
event for which it was reserved.”
The Board discussed the number of people, 20, as a general guideline which could be
altered with the Boards written approval. Guests cannot reserve the gazebo. An own-
er needs to be present at the event when they reserve the gazebo. Jack moved to
adopt the resolution, Rod seconded, and all Board members approved.
D. Combining Phone Lines
We are switching out our phone lines from Frontier to Spectrum. This change should
happen on August 27. This will result in a monetary saving to the DWS HOA. It will
also allow unit owners to open the lobby door from one phone line, either land or cell.
E. 2020 Budgetary Concerns
Denise discussed several issues regarding the DWS budget. Some monies are not
in the proper designations. We can move some monies around, but that would be at
our annual meeting. We have completed the work on the elevator and generator. In
case of a power loss, our generator will operate our emergency lighting, one elevator
and owner refrigerators and some lighting but not air conditioners.
Next issues to be addressed are the A/C and the fire alarm. Exterior painting and
spalling. Our roof warranty ends in 2021.
The Budget Meeting will be in December; and the Budget needs to go out 30 days be-
fore the Annual meeting, with a target date in January 2020.
8. Open Discussion:
Jack presented future Board meeting dates: September 13, 2019; October 25, and
December 13, which will be a Budget meeting. Meetings start at 3:30 p.m.
David Johnson (501) asked about the repair of lanai closet doors and the jambs around
those doors. Denise reported that the lanai closet doors and jambs’ maintenance/re-
pair is the responsibility of each owner. Each owner’s front door is the responsibility of
the HOA. Report issues of repair to Denise for front doors.
Robert Pergolozzi (503) asked about maintenance of his lanai deck. Board member
Rod answered that if there were spalling issues, they need to be addressed by the
HOA. Many units/lanais were inspected for spalling issues recently. The Association
will send 2 people to inspect decks.
9. Adjournment
A motion by Jack for adjournment, seconded by Jeff, carried, 4-0. The meeting was
adjourned at 4:55.