BVL MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION, INC.
AGENDA
June 5, 2017
1. Call to Order
2. Opening Prayer
3. Recognize Board Members
4. Proof of Quorum
5. Recognize Visitors
6. Action on Minutes of Last Meeting
7. Action of Last Month’s Financial Reports
8. Directors’ Reports
A. Recreation Chair: Jessica Fulton
Ballfield: Maria Hamon
Playground: Jessica Fulton
Pool: Chuck Scott
B. Maintenance Chair: Randy Cole
Lakes & Dams: Randy Cole
Mowing Mickey Dacus
C. Publicity Chair: Donna Depukat
Orange Book: Donna Depukat
Beautification, Sanitation & Building Permits: Mike Willey
Greeter: Barbara Campbell
D. Clubhouse Chair: Jo Ann Yager
Clubhouse: Jo Ann Yager & Diane Barber
E. Finance Chair: Janie Fitzpatrick
F. Security Chair: Larry Watson
Security: Larry Watson & Chuck Scott
10. Ladies Club
11. Unfinished Business
A.
12. New Business
A. Restroom Remodel
13. Board Questions/Business
A.
14. Residents Questions/Business
A.BUENA VISTA LAKES
MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION, INC.
MINUTES OF MONTHLY MEETING
May 1, 2017
The Board of Directors of Buena Vista Lakes Maintenance Association met May 1, 2017; at 6:30 p.m. President Bill Rushe called the
meeting to order and led the assembly in prayer.
A roll call of board members was requested. Present were: Bill Rushe, Jessica Fulton, Chuck Scott, Randy Cole, Mickey Dacus,
Donna Depukat, Mike Willey, Barbara Campbell, Jo Ann Yager, Diane Barber, Larry Watson and secretary-treasurer Christy Chavez.
A quorum was established.
Association members present were: Kathy Fink, Diane Plunk, Ned Plunk, Scott Fitzpartick, Dale Wardlaw, Peggy Wardlaw, Steve
Shifflett, Dodi Shifflett, Donna Miller, Abby Miller, and Janice Burchett.
MINUTES: The Minutes of the Monthly Meeting of April 3, 2017 were reviewed by the directors. Motion was made to accept the
minutes as presented; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORTS: The Monthly Financial Statement was reviewed. There being no changes, the report was accepted for
review.
Recreation: Pool, Ballfield, Playground:
Playground
Ms. Fulton reported that s-hooks are not approved for 1 of the swings.
Pool
Mr. Scott requested that the pool chemicals be purchased throughout the season instead of as one order. There were some
needed clarifications regarding the pool latch and spring as required by the insurance. Mr. Rushe agreed to follow-up with the
insurance inspector regarding the required latch and spring.
The board agreed to look into replacing the pool fence before the pool season begins.
Maintenance: Lakes & Dams & Mowing:
Lakes & Dams
Mr. Cole passed out proposed bids for the dock and drive on Thunderbird Drive North.
Mr. Cole suggested going with the 2nd lowest bid from Bubba Wilson for $5,800 explaining that for the $800 difference it has
more reinforcement and is like having a double structure.
The lowest bid for the driveway is $7,420. The total proposed bid for the dock and drive is $13,220.00.
Due to concerns regarding shallow water and the launching of boats, Mr. Cole agreed to check into the cost of digging out the
boat launch area so that the boats could safely be launched off the upper lake.
Ms. Depukat made the motion to accept the proposed bid submitted by Bubba Wilson for $5,800, Chuck Scott seconded the
motion. The motion passed 9-0.
Ms. Cole made the motion to accept the proposed bid submitted by RNEC Limestone for $7,420, Larry Watson seconded the
motion. The motion passed 9-0.
Mowing
No report.
Publicity: Orange Book, Beautification/Sanitation/Building Permits & Greeter:
Orange Book
Ms. Depukat had nothing new to report.Beautification
Mr. Willey reported sending out four (4) letters, three (3) follow-up letters and one (1) property that will proceed to court if
not corrected.
Permits
Mr. Willey presented one (1) building permit request for an addition.
Mr. Scott made the motion to approve the request as presented, Larry Watson seconded the motion. The motion passed 10-0.
Code violations can be reported to Bennie Hopkins @ BHopkins@desotocountyms.gov and/or Michael Lee 901.730.2792
Greeter
Ms. Campbell reported visiting with one (1) new resident.
Clubhouse:
Ms. Yager reported one (1) rental for the month of April.
The landscaping in front of the clubhouse was completed.
Ms. Yager made the motion that the board allow an additional $8.00 for the rekeying of the locks, Mr. Scott seconded the
motion. The motion passed 10-0.
Finance:
There are currently 93 unpaid lots totaling $40,067.91 in uncollected dues.
Saturday, May 20, from 7-10 next Saturday button day.
Security:
Security officer Larry Watson reported one incident of children playing in the lakes.
4-wheelers and untagged recreational vehicles are not permissible on county roads.
Non-emergency calls can be made to DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department at 662.469.8599.
Ladies Club:
Ms. Fink reported that the Ladies Club will be holding a luncheon May 2 @ 11:00. There will be a guest speaker giving a
talk on ladies self-defense and neighborhood watch.
New/Unfinished Business
Senior Resource Guide:
Mark Thomas informed residents of a new Senior Resource Guide that is published by Desoto County and includes a lot of
valuable information for seniors. Mr. Thomas gave several copies to the Ladies Club to be passed out to senior residents.
Anyone who would like a copy please contact a Ladies Club member or the Board of Supervisor’s office.
Mr. Thomas informed senior residents of a program that will pull the trashcan to the road for pickup for any residents that are
physically unable.
Welcome Sign:
Ms. Depukat reported that she had found a 3×3 electronic sign for $400.00, that could be attached to the security building.
Mr. Rushe agreed to check with Entergy on getting electricity at the guard shack.
Ms. Depukat agreed to look into ordinances regarding signs.
The motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting, the meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
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Bill Rushe, President Christy Chavez, Secretary-TreasurerBVL Clubhouse 8866 Thunderbird Drive E 901.264.0333 buenavistalakes@ymail.com
Board Members Title Home Cell E-mail
Diane Barber Clubhouse 662.429.4051 662.403.0194 dibrat56@gmail.com
Barbara Campbell Greeter & Entrance Sign (Messages & Notices) (662)449-3342
Randy Cole V.P. & Lakes & Dams 662.469.5799 rcphoneman@gmail.com
Mickey Dacus Mowing mickeyandselenadacus@gmail.com
Donna Depukat Orange Book 662.469.9299 rlmccoy1@aol.com
Janie Fitzpatrick Finance 901.651.4969 donnajane_fitzpatrick@yahoo.com
Jessica Fulton Playground 662.469.9366 jessica_randolph@hotmail.com
Maria Hamon Ballfield 901.496.2393
Bill Rushe President 801.671.8081
Chuck Scott Pool 901.826.0578 scottc1417@gmail.com
Larry Watson Security 662.429.0234 662.404.6440 lwatson340@aol.com
Mike Wiley Beautification & Building Permits 901.409.4319 mikewilley@bellsouth.net
Jo Ann Yager Clubhouse 662.449.1589 jo0746@att.net
Non-Board Members Title Home Cell E-mail
Christy Chavez Secretary/treasurer 901.264.0333 buenavistalakes@ymail.com
Kathy Fink Ladies Club President 662.429.2155 440.610.3531 kfink1970@gmail.com
Misc. Numbers Customer Service Emergency Email
Animal Control (662) 469-8004
Atmos Gas 1-888-286-6700 1-866-322-8667
Bennie Hopkins BHopkins@desotocountyms.gov
Building Permits 662-469-8000
Burn Permit Permit for controlled burns 662-469-8583
DeSoto Code Enf. 662.469.8153
DeSoto SO Non-emergency 662.469.8599
Entergy Electric 1-800-368-3749 1-800-968-8243
Michael Lee County Supervisor 901-730-2792
Rubbish Pickup Rubbish 662-469-8025
Sewer Control 1-855-220-0192
Waste Connections Trash Pick-up 901-398-5400
Wilco Properties Water 662-245-0052 wilcosewer@yahoo.com
HOA fees are $150 per year due January 1.Payments can be made to BVL @ 8855 Thunderbird Dr. N Hernando Ms
Important Numbers http://buenavistalakes.wix.com/buenavistalakes
Button Dates Every monthly board meeting @ 6:05 pm, the last Saturday in February, March & the Saturday before Memorial Day from 7-10 am
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DeSoto County Code/Beautification