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.
Organizational Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
January 18, 2018
1.
Call to Order/Roll Call
Denise Fischer called the meeting to order at 7:10 in the Meeting Room of the Driftwood
Sands Condominium Association, Inc., located at 2618 Gulf Boulevard, Indian Rocks Beach,
Florida.
Board members in attendance: Rod Brenton; Bruce Kula; Jeff Tomes; Marcel Turner & Jack
Berlin. Other attendees: Barb Ulrich (109), Denise Brenton (104), Mary Ellen Martinson
(304), Dwayne & Elizabeth Rommel (307), Tom & Lana Schapkohl (206), Sophie Ridda
(108), Jim Davis (308) and Jim Bennette (401).
2. Establish Quorum
With Five Board members present who had presented their intents, quorum was established
and Denise Fischer of Resource Property Management attested that notice for this meeting
was posted on the condominium premises by order of the Board, in compliance with the
Florida statutes.
3.
Approval of Minutes for the Previous Board Meeting
The minutes of the Board Meeting of December 13, 2017 were approved unanimously: A
motion by Marcel, seconded by Rod, carried 50.
4.
Election of Officers
Only the minimum five directors presented themselves for directorship, so there was no
election. The following directors were appointed as officers for 2018:
Marcel Turner: President (Motion by Rod, seconded by Jeff carried 40.)
Jack Berlin: Vice President (Motion by Marcel, seconded by Rod carried 50.)
Rod Brenton: Treasurer (Motion by Marcel, seconded by Jack carried 50.)
Bruce Kula: Secretary (Motion by Marcel, seconded by Jeff carried 50.)
5.
New Business
Jim Davis (Unit 308) has been put in the position of suing the insurer of his neighbors
Ralph and Phyllis Montgomery (Unit 309) to defend himself from their subrogated insurer's
demand for damages. Because the case involves alleged negligence on the part of a
Condominium employee, the Association is also involved and will be making use of Rabin
Parker, P.A., the legal firm on retainer for the Association. The Board expressed its
sympathy and advised Jim to also obtain the services of an attorney.
SimplexGrinnell sent a contract to the Association for replacement of five 2-inch
flow switches in East and West stairwells. Following a series of problems with
SimplexGrinnell, the Board decided to execute this contract for $2233.00 but proceed with a
search for a replacement contractor. The motion by Marcel, seconded by Rod, carried 50.
RPM to do so.
Rod also requested that SimplexGrinnell provide a bid for comparision on updating the
entire Fire protection system. RPM to contact.
Felten Professional Adjustment Team (FPAT) sent a contract to the Association
for Windstorm Mitigation Verification Inspection at a cost of $175.00. The Board agreed to
proceed with the inspection. The motion by Jack, seconded by Marcel, carried 50.
Unit 201 was sold by Angelo and Joyce Spicola, according to the closing
documentation, to John E. Stefany, trustee, and Barbara J. Stefany, trustee. However, the
relevant warranty deed apparently shows the buyer to be a corporation (SSI Properties,
Inc.), in violation of our Declaration. A motion by Marcel to have the matter taken up by
Rabin Parker, P.A, seconded by Jack, carried 50.
6.
Open Discussion
Marcel proposed that the new Board present the Association with the list of our
goals for the year as presented in the Officers Reports in the Annual Meeting. This proposal
was approved without a vote.
#1
Elevator Modernization.
#2
"On Hand" Leadership and continuing to manage the Association in a
professional and cost efficient manner.
#3
Serve all owners/guests/renters diligently.
#4
Continue to enhance the image and value of our beautiful Association.
#5
Improve communications with all owners using state of the art tools.
#6
Manage and control projects for costs and timely completion.
#7
Assess our vendors and contractors biannually in order to provide the best
services to Driftwood Sands at competitive rates.
#8
Updating and gentle reinforcement of the Rules & Regulations for Driftwood
Sands.
#9
Police the pool areas to ensure residents can enjoy the pool and Gazebo.
#10
Not allowing personal agendas to be brought into play.
The frequency of Board meetings was discussed, with the conclusion that once every
six weeks was sufficient. Board meeting dates will be published on the Driftwood Sands
website when established.
7.
Adjournment
A motion by Marcel for adjournment, seconded by Jack, carried 50.