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 Meeting
December 1, 2023
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
In the absence of President Jack Berlin due to the death of his father, Property
Manager Meghan Thomas called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Board
members in attendance: Jeff Tomes, Jill Rommel, and Lindsay Stuthers. Other
attendees: Meghan Thomas of Resource Property Management. Owners
present: Rod Brenton (104), Pat Godsted (504), Rose Corwyn (208), Robert
Pergolizzi (503), Carl Goldman (305), Ed Ridha (108) Barb Ulrich (109), Pres and
Connie Talley (105),
Announcement of Board: Property Manager Meghan Thomas reported that with
no new applications for the Board, our Board will remain Jack Berlin, Jeff Tomes,
Lindsay Stuthers, and Jill Rommel.
2. Proof of Notice of the Meeting
With three Board members present, quorum was established. Meghan Thomas
of RPM 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 from Annual meeting December 2, 2022
Jeff made a motion, LIndsey seconded, all in favor, 3-0.
4. Officer Reports
Treasurer Jeff Tomes reported on October financials. Our reserves are fully
funded. He reported on the overruns in expenses: spalling issues that have been
taken care of, insurance increases, and the state mandated Engineering study.
There will be a one time assessment in January 2024 to cover this cost, and also
the property insurance increase and termite treatment for the beach closets.
5. Committee Reports
None
6. New Business
1. Waive Reviewed Financial Statement: Proxy vote 27-0, passed.
2. Vote on Carry Over Surplus Funds 2023: Proxy vote 27-0, passed.
3. Vote on Reserve Use in a Catastrophe: Proxy vote 27-0, passed.
4. Vote on Reserve Transfer from Pooled Reserve to Operating: Proxy vote
24-1, passed..
Jeff made a motion to accept Proxy vote, Lindsay seconded, all in favor, 3-0.
7. Owner Discussion
None
8. Adjournment Lindsay made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Jill seconded,
meeting adjourned at 3:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Rommel
Secretary
Driftwood Sands Condominium Association, Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting
Friday December 1, 2023
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
In the absence of President Jack Berlin due to the death of his father, Property Manager
Meghan Thomas of Resource Property Management called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
Board members in attendance: Jeff Tomes, Jill Rommel, and Lindsay Stuthers. Other
attendees: owners Pat Godsted (504), Rose Corwyn (208), Robert Pergolizzi (503), Carl
Goldman (305), Ed Rider (108), Barb Ulrich (109), and Pres and Connie Talley (105).
2. Establish Quorum/Proof of Notice
With three Board members present, quorum was established. Meghan Thomas of RPM
attested that notice for the meeting was posted on the condominium property in compliance with
Florida statutes.
3. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes - Jeff Tomes made a motion to accept the minutes of
the October 20 and November 10, 2023 Board meetings. Lindsay seconded, all in favor,
passed 3-0.
4. New Business
1. Appointment of Board Members The Board was short one letter of intent to serve on the
Board. Jill Rommel made a motion to appoint Rod Brenton to the open position. Lindsay
Stuthers seconded. All in favor, passed, 3-0.
2. Appointment of Committees: If there is a need to establish formal committees the Board
will appoint owners to those committees. Thanks to Pat Godsted for her continued service on
helping with our landscaping.
3. Elect Officers. Jill made a motion for Jack Berlin to be President, Jack assented. Rod
Brenton seconded the motion, all in favor, passed 4-0. Rod made a motion for Lindsay Stuthers
to be Vice President. Lindsay assented. Jill, seconded. All in favor, passed 4-0. Jill made a
motion for Jeff Tomes to be Treasurer. Jeff assented. Rod seconded, all in favor, passed 4-0.
Jeff made a motion for Jill to be secretary, Jill assented. Lindsay seconded, all in favor, passed
4-0. Rod Brenton will serve as Director. Rob Pergolizzi will step in when necessary.
4. Special Assessment . Jeff made a motion, and Lindsay seconded, with all in favor, to
levy a special assessment to address the property insurance increase for 2024, the state
mandated engineering study and termite treatments in the beach closets. Notice of the
assessment will go out with the January 2024 coupon book. This will be due on or before March
1, 2024. The amount of the one time assessment is based upon unit size, from 400 to 575
dollars. (guestimate). The beach closet termite project will involve Arnie and a hired helper to
empty and treat the closets in a one day application, in January.
Meghan Thomas announced that there will be a new online system for payments, with
information about that forthcoming.
5. Adopt Proposed 2024 Budget
Jill made a motion to approve the 2024 Budget. Rod Brenton seconded. All in favor, passed, 4-
0.
Jeff made a motion to replace front entry doors 408, 409 and 509, Rod seconded, all in favor,
passed 4-0. HCP, a licensed contractor, received the job.
Lindsay made a motion to pay the helper for the termite treatment. Jeff seconded, all in favor,
passed 4-0.
5. Owner discussion
Jill Rommel asked about the state required five year financial audit. Was it done this past year?
Meghan will check on it.
Robert Pergolizzi asked about replacing the pool deck. We are getting bids at present for this
project slated for this year.
Pat Godsted asked about landscape clean up. Rod said they would be working on that with
Arnie this week.
Connie Talley asked about the beach dunes and their views. Robert gave some information
about this being Phase One; they will be adding planting to the dunes this week. There will be
another phase to continue improvements to the dunes.
Ed Ridha (108) asked about parking in Indian Rocks Beach and guest parking on our property.
Connie asked about the upgrades of the elevators. That project was completed this past year
with some interior modernization to continue to be done by Arnie in 2024.
Meghan reported on the different bids for the engineering studies required by the state in 2024.
The Board will select a company at the January 19, 2024 Board of Director’s meeting.
6. Next Meeting Date: January 19, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
7. Adjournment: Jill Rommel made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:30 p.m. Rod
seconded, all in favor, passed 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Rommel
Secretary