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.
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Driftwood Sands Condominium Association, Inc.
Annual Board Meeting Minutes
December 6th, 2024
Call To Order / Roll Call:
• The Annual meeting of Driftwood Sands Condominium Association was called to order at 3:03 p.m. by
Board President, Jack Berlin. The Secretary, Art Mattiello noted time as 3:03 pm. Jack made an
announcement that we will follow Robert’s Rules of Organization, reminded everyone to be mindful as
to who has the floor. The floor will be opened during the Q&A of the agenda.
• A quorum was present with all BoD in attendance (L) and via remote (R): L President Jack Berlin, R
Vice President Lindsay Stuthers, R Secretary Mr. Art Mattiello, L Director Mr. Rob Pergolizzi and L
Director Ms. Mindy Burchard.
• Attendance: In the room: Pres & Connie Talley (105), Wayne & Patty Godsted (504), Carl Goldman
(305), Lana Schlopkohl (206), Bob & Dottie Repka (307), Rose Coryn (208)
• Attendance: On line: Tony Degina (101), Zeke Hauserman (103), Denise Brenton (104), Kelly & Hank
Wilson (106), Ed Ridha (108), Barb Ulrich (109), Greg White (203), Sherry Stark (303), Jim Davis (308),
Marcel Turner (403),
• Proxy Statements: 43 Proxies were submitted. (505 & 506 missing)
• Proof of notice: Art mentioned that there was sufficient time for meeting notices.
o Elevator, multiple emails
• Approving the Minutes:
o Motion to accept last year’s Annual meeting mins of Dec 3, 2023 was made by Jack
with a 2nd by Lindsay.
o Motion to accept the Special Assessment 11/12/24 made by Art, 2nd by Rob all agree.
Officers Reports:
President’s Report: Board President Jack reported:
• Financials are doing well
o Sticking to our budget as per the October meeting
• Assessments for each storm will be $59,000
o Each Unit’s amount will vary based on size of unit
o Restore the reserves, which was used to pay for restoration
• Reviewed the Proxy Questions for the Dec. 6th Annual meeting.
o Board recommendation is YES to all.
Treasurer’s Report: Was done during President’s report.
OLD BUSINESS:
• Board of Directors Announcement
o Jack Berlin
o Linday Struthers
o Art Mattiello
o Rob Pergolizzi
o Mindy Burchard
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NEW BUSINESS:
• Restoration - Recovery
o Thank you, Jim 401
§ Board approved gift card for his work with recovery
o Thank you to:
§
Jim Davis
§ The Kelly’s, The Godsted’s, John & Trudi Rash – sorry if we missed anyone
§ Special shout out to Art
• New Owners – John and Diane Hauserman (103)
o Call him Zeke
• Smart Web
o Stay up to Date with the Smart web Portal
o Don’t forget to update your monthly HOA fees
o Use Rental fees, use parking pass
• Proxy Votes - review
o Question 1: Waive – 42Y 1N
o Question 2: Surplus – 43Y
o Question 3: Use Reserve – 42Y 1N
o Question 4: Paving – 34Y 9N
• Parking Spots
o Shuffleboard will be paved over with money from the sale of 4 parking spots
o The 4 new spots will be guests’ spots
o The owners will go to 9 spots on the north sides
o Bidding process will start in January
§ Starting Bid $20,000
§ 1/3 down, 1/3 1st year, 1/3 2nd year
•
Interest free
§ eBay style bidding
§
Increments of $1,000
§ Paving, move fences and hedges
• Getting quotes
• Money for spots will pay
§ Excess money if any, will be used to cover the 9 spots
• Difference may come from the 9
o Along the fence against blue building will put Bocci ball
• New Committees
o Managing Vendors: Tony Degina (101) will help chase, remind vendors for services
§ Elevator Inspection
§ Fire Inspections
§ Other regular activity
o Additional Vendors: Need help
§ Pool
§ Elevator
§ Generator
§ Spectrum
o Landscaping Committee – Becky Rothrock, Pat Godsted, Linda Patzner
§ Budget items, so need Board involvement
o Storm Readiness Committee – Wes Rothrock, Carl Goldman
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o Social Committee – Need Help
•
Insurance
o Jack reviewed the Insurance we have
§ Named storms our deductible is 3% of value of building
§ Flood only covers building and attachments above sea level
§ Still waiting to hear form FEMA
o Would like to look for a different agent to help advise us
Q&A
• FEMA Questions
o Justin Rhodes, from FEMA is overwhelmed
o Still working on our claims
o Jack chasing after him
• DECK Status
o Arnold with help, working on it
o Deck furniture not in budget
§ Once all expenses done, we will see where we are at
• Grills, Pool Heater all operational
• Financials Status
o We have been cleaning up the “mess” from RPM
o CF has been very helpful
o Jack discussed the reserves and how we are funding
• Storage Lockers
o Not Covered
o Temporary covers now
o Looking into getting then rebuild – maybe set up a committee
o Project in 2025
• Parking
o Additional questions were asked and answered
o More discussions followed
MEETING ADJOURMENT:
o Motion was made to adjourn by Rob and 2nd by Jack, with an all-in.
§ Art noted time as 4:16 PM.
Next meeting schedule Annual Meeting:
To be Scheduled
Respectfully submitted,
(signature on file)
Art Mattiello
DWS Board Secretary
December 17, 2024
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Driftwood Sands Condominium Association, Inc.
Annual Board Meeting Minutes
December 6th, 2024
Call To Order / Roll Call:
• The Annual meeting of Driftwood Sands Condominium Association was called to order at 3:03 p.m. by
Board President, Jack Berlin. The Secretary, Art Mattiello noted time as 3:03 pm. Jack made an
announcement that we will follow Robert’s Rules of Organization, reminded everyone to be mindful as
to who has the floor. The floor will be opened during the Q&A of the agenda.
• A quorum was present with all BoD in attendance (L) and via remote (R): L President Jack Berlin, R
Vice President Lindsay Stuthers, R Secretary Mr. Art Mattiello, L Director Mr. Rob Pergolizzi and L
Director Ms. Mindy Burchard.
• Attendance: In the room: Pres & Connie Talley (105), Wayne & Patty Godsted (504), Carl Goldman
(305), Lana Schlopkohl (206), Bob & Dottie Repka (307), Rose Coryn (208)
• Attendance: On line: Tony Degina (101), Zeke Hauserman (103), Denise Brenton (104), Kelly & Hank
Wilson (106), Ed Ridha (108), Barb Ulrich (109), Greg White (203), Sherry Stark (303), Jim Davis (308),
Marcel Turner (403),
• Proxy Statements: 43 Proxies were submitted. (505 & 506 missing)
• Proof of notice: Art mentioned that there was sufficient time for meeting notices.
o Elevator, multiple emails
• Approving the Minutes:
o Motion to accept last year’s Annual meeting mins of Dec 3, 2023 was made by Jack
with a 2nd by Lindsay.
o Motion to accept the Special Assessment 11/12/24 made by Art, 2nd by Rob all agree.
Officers Reports:
President’s Report: Board President Jack reported:
• Financials are doing well
o Sticking to our budget as per the October meeting
• Assessments for each storm will be $59,000
o Each Unit’s amount will vary based on size of unit
o Restore the reserves, which was used to pay for restoration
• Reviewed the Proxy Questions for the Dec. 6th Annual meeting.
o Board recommendation is YES to all.
Treasurer’s Report: Was done during President’s report.
OLD BUSINESS:
• Board of Directors Announcement
o Jack Berlin
o Linday Struthers
o Art Mattiello
o Rob Pergolizzi
o Mindy Burchard
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NEW BUSINESS:
• Restoration - Recovery
o Thank you, Jim 401
§ Board approved gift card for his work with recovery
o Thank you to:
§
Jim Davis
§ The Kelly’s, The Godsted’s, John & Trudi Rash – sorry if we missed anyone
§ Special shout out to Art
• New Owners – John and Diane Hauserman (103)
o Call him Zeke
• Smart Web
o Stay up to Date with the Smart web Portal
o Don’t forget to update your monthly HOA fees
o Use Rental fees, use parking pass
• Proxy Votes - review
o Question 1: Waive – 42Y 1N
o Question 2: Surplus – 43Y
o Question 3: Use Reserve – 42Y 1N
o Question 4: Paving – 34Y 9N
• Parking Spots
o Shuffleboard will be paved over with money from the sale of 4 parking spots
o The 4 new spots will be guests’ spots
o The owners will go to 9 spots on the north sides
o Bidding process will start in January
§ Starting Bid $20,000
§ 1/3 down, 1/3 1st year, 1/3 2nd year
•
Interest free
§ eBay style bidding
§
Increments of $1,000
§ Paving, move fences and hedges
• Getting quotes
• Money for spots will pay
§ Excess money if any, will be used to cover the 9 spots
• Difference may come from the 9
o Along the fence against blue building will put Bocci ball
• New Committees
o Managing Vendors: Tony Degina (101) will help chase, remind vendors for services
§ Elevator Inspection
§ Fire Inspections
§ Other regular activity
o Additional Vendors: Need help
§ Pool
§ Elevator
§ Generator
§ Spectrum
o Landscaping Committee – Becky Rothrock, Pat Godsted, Linda Patzner
§ Budget items, so need Board involvement
o Storm Readiness Committee – Wes Rothrock, Carl Goldman
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o Social Committee – Need Help
•
Insurance
o Jack reviewed the Insurance we have
§ Named storms our deductible is 3% of value of building
§ Flood only covers building and attachments above sea level
§ Still waiting to hear form FEMA
o Would like to look for a different agent to help advise us
Q&A
• FEMA Questions
o Justin Rhodes, from FEMA is overwhelmed
o Still working on our claims
o Jack chasing after him
• DECK Status
o Arnold with help, working on it
o Deck furniture not in budget
§ Once all expenses done, we will see where we are at
• Grills, Pool Heater all operational
• Financials Status
o We have been cleaning up the “mess” from RPM
o CF has been very helpful
o Jack discussed the reserves and how we are funding
• Storage Lockers
o Not Covered
o Temporary covers now
o Looking into getting then rebuild – maybe set up a committee
o Project in 2025
• Parking
o Additional questions were asked and answered
o More discussions followed
MEETING ADJOURMENT:
o Motion was made to adjourn by Rob and 2nd by Jack, with an all-in.
§ Art noted time as 4:16 PM.
Next meeting schedule Annual Meeting:
To be Scheduled
Respectfully submitted,
(signature on file)
Art Mattiello
DWS Board Secretary
December 17, 2024