BVL MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION, INC.
AGENDA
May 1, 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.
13. Board Questions/Business
A.
14. Residents Questions/Business
A.BUENA VISTA LAKES
MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION, INC.
MINUTES OF MONTHLY MEETING
April 3, 2017
The Board of Directors of Buena Vista Lakes Maintenance Association met March 6, 2017; at 6:30 p.m. President Bill Rushe called
the meeting to order and Janie Fitzpatrick led the assembly in prayer.
A roll call of board members was requested. Present were: Bill Rushe, Jessica Fulton, Chuck Scott, Randy Cole, Donna Depukat,
Mike Willey, Barbara Campbell, Jo Ann ager, 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, Johnathon Hall, Mary
Grace Hall, Donna Miller, Abby Miller, Janice Burchett, and Yvonne Chaney.
MINUTES: The Minutes of the Monthly Meeting of March 6, 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 the chains and swings had been installed on the playground. The motion was made by Mike Willey
to pay Ms. Fulton 148.67 for the cost on the repair of the swings. The motion was seconded and passed 10-0.
Pool
Ms. Fulton reported that trees were pruned and the grounds and pool were cleaned.
Maintenance: Lakes & Dams & Mowing:
Lakes & Dams
Mr. Cole reported that he had received one bid in the amount of $5,000.00 to replace the floating dock.
Mr. Cole requested the board’s permission to discard the lakes pumping pipes due to dry rot. Jessica Fulton made the motion
to allow Mr. Cole to discard the old pipes, Ms. Depukat seconded the motion. The motion passed 10-0.
Bids are currently being taken to establish a driveway and parking area at the Thunderbird North common area.
Mowing
No report.
Publicity: Orange Book, Beautification/Sanitation/Building Permits & Greeter:
Orange Book
Ms. Depukat read a letter from a resident regarding posts on Facebook regarding BVL. The board agreed that the community
Facebook accounts are not Board affiliated, therefore the board has no authority over the sites.
Permits
Mr. Willey reported 30 beautification violations, communicating that he would begin working on the worst cases first.
Resident Jonathan Hall asked if there are any restrictions on building a seawall with treated railroad ties. Mr. Willey and Mr.
Cole agreed to check and get back with Mr. Hall.
Code violations can be reported to Bennie Hopkins @ BHopkins@desotocountyms.gov and/or Michael Lee 901.730.2792Greeter
Ms. Campbell had nothing new to report.
Clubhouse:
Ms. Yager reported 1 rental that had been turned in the previous month.
Ms. Yager made the motion to purchase AA batteries to replace the current ones in the smoke detectors. Mr. Willey seconded
the motion. The motion passed 10-0.
Ms. Yager made the motion requesting that the board allow the Ladies club to purchase, plant and maintain nadina shrubs in
the front and side of the clubhouse using railroad ties as a border and mulch as ground cover. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Cole, the motion passed unanimously 10-0.
Ms. Barber reported that she had received 4 bids on rekeying the clubhouse. (See attached) Ms. Barber made the motion to
accept the bid from Payne Locksmith as follows: $55 service charge, with a 90 day guarantee, $18.50-20.00 to rekey per
cylinder with 2 free keys per cylinder $2 per each additional key. Mr. Willey seconded the motion. The motion passed 10-0.
Finance:
Ms. Fitzpatrick reported 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 the streetlight has been repaired.
4-wheelers and untagged recreational vehicles are not permissible on county roads.
The sheriff’s department is beefing up their patrol on speeding vehicles.
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 their Spring Potluck on April 1 @ 6:00. There will be 3- $25.00 door
prizes.
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be April 15th @ 1:00.
New/Unfinished Business
Welcome Sign:
Ms. Depukat suggested getting rid of the front information sign and finding something more aesthetically pleasing. Mr.
Rushe asked Ms. Depukat if she would check into getting some prices on an electronic message board. Ms. Depukat agreed.
Voting:
Mike Willey made the motion to allow the board to conduct mid-month business by voting on and approving issues by text
and email, all voting would have to be a full vote n order to pass. The motion was seconded and passed 9-1.
Ink:
The secretary requested the board’s approval to purchase 2 ink cartridges. The board agreed 10-0.
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@yahoo.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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