January 13, 2025
The Board of Directors Delray Villas Plat 3 HOA was held on the above date at the Recreation Center Viking Room. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM with a pledge to our flag and a moment of silence and private prayer of choice.
Roll Call: Present: President Alan Schnelwar attending remotely. Treasurer Richard Chrzan, Secretary Robert Albertson, Directors Kenneth Bankler, Barbara Quinto, Barry Schwartz, Shari Davis and Sandy Baranes.
Excused Vice President Paula Beerman due to illness.
Reading Minutes: The minutes of the December 16, 2024, meeting were accepted as printed on a motion by Director Barry Schwartz and second by Director Barbara Quinto. Carried.
Introduction of New Residents: David Goldstein, 14546 Candy Way.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
TREASURERS REPORT: Treasurer Richard Chrzan reported the following balances as of November 30, 2024
Seacoast Bank
Balances as of December 31, 2024
Reserve Account $ 181,348.90
Operating Account $ 71,447.38
Income Dec 2024 $ 32,860.00
Expenses Dec 2024 $ 43,640.98
Question asked concerning the Treasurer Report. President Schnelwar reported that he will email all residents a profit and loss statement for 2024. This report shows all expenses and income for the entire year.
PRESIDENTS REPORT: President Schnelwar reported cable request. A Technician was dispatched.
MAINTENANCE & INTERVIEWS: President Schnelwar reporting for Vice President Paula Beberman indicated that we have 4 or 5 residents who still have not who have not paid their 2024 4th quarter Maintenance. Paula has completed 1 interview for a sale.

POOL: Norman Garret reported that our pool has had a leak. An investigation is needed to find the location. The inspection is scheduled for next Friday. A modification to the pool entry gate is needed to provide ADA access to the pool.
LAKES: Director Ken Bankler reported that normal maintenance was applied to the lakes.
ARCHECTURE: Ken Bankler reported no requests were received.
GRIEVANCE: Director Barry Schwartz reported that 4 lights are out. Garbage is OK. A current list of residents’ names and addresses is needed for the annual inspection which will begin shortly. The president will supply the needed list this week.
PEST CONTROL: Marie Cuillerier reported that the new resident on Lucy Dr. who reported seeing rats has not seen them. She spoke with Hulett, and they will check the rodent boxes. New resident at 14546 Candy Way reported seeing wood roaches. There were no reports of ants.
LANDSCAPE: Landscape Chairperson Bob Albertson reported that slow but sure the hedges on Connie Blvd are starting to come back. It’s going to be a slow process because of the temperature. Grass cutting is scheduled as promised by our Landscaper. Flowers were planted at the entrance and the landscaper removed them due to watering problems and they will be replaced at no cost. Question on cutting schedule
SPRINKLERS: Barbara Quinto reported 1 Issue on Candy, 1 issue on Lucy Dr, 2 issues on Wanda and 1 issue on Edna Way. Sone checks were done biweekly.
ROADS & LIGHTING: Sandy Baranes reported one streetlight out at the corner of Edna and Wanda is still out. FPL was to be addressed by Dec 27th. FPL explained the possible delay due to holidays. FPL now has to Feb 10th to repair.
ALLIANCE: Iris Schnell reported that most of the meeting was consumed with pickle ball. Waivers are needed for almost everything concerning pickle ball. Tia Chi classes are free Monday thru Friday at the South County Center on Jog Rd. from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Also Tuesday & Thursday at 11 AM.
RECREATION ASSOCIATION: Iris Schnell reported that President Joann Albertson after serving as President for 16 years has stepped aside and the new President is Camile Montemurno. The Vice President is Michael Goodman, The

The secretary is Lynne Cohen and the Co-Treasurers are Joann Albertson and Howard Appel. Plat 3 is still in need of a third delegate. Anyone interested please contact Iris or President Schnelwar. Classic Car Show is Saturday Feb 1st10 am until 2 pm Health Fair is Feb 3rd, 10 to 12 Noon. Both events are at the Recreation Center.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
President Schnelwar reported that the second inspection of 6 buildings and the report indicated that there is 1 to 2 years of roof life left. We are now ready to move ahead with selecting the roofing company and securing the bank loans. Some individuals have voiced their objections and wish to formally record them. We will then proceed with selecting the roofing company and the banks. This includes any Board members. David Goldstein, 14546 Candy Way inquiring about inspections and the pictures show only roofs with skylights. His residence does not have skylight. Next resident to speak was Andrew Grover, 14615 Candy Way. President Schnelwar indicated that the names of the 3 contractors will be given when we select the board selects the bidder who will be awarded the contract. He is asking about the prices. Mr. Grover is asking for the numbers so we can ask questions based on the numbers given. Director Barry gave the numbers if financing over 10 years. There are 164 houses without skylights and 22 houses with skylights. Houses without skylights is $118.00 per month for 10 years. Houses with skylights will be $129.00 per month for 10 years. Replacement of all leaders and gutters $85,000. President said that is included in the price per resident. What about those residents who just replaced their gutters. Iris Schnell, 14525 Lucy Dr., is asking for the info on all the bidders. The answer is the 4 companies that we considered were as follows: Neil Roofing $1,729,000. Wales Roofing $1,730,000. Clarity Roofing $1,725,000. The other bidder was Porter Roofing, and that price was not available at this meeting. Are these prices are divided by 186 homes. The answer was yes. President indicated that every bidder had to agree with a 10-year labor warranty. Each of the bids included 22 skylights. The company that the President is recommending is Clarity Roofing at $1,725,000. Clarity Roofing has been in business for 22 years. The other companies have been in business for five years or less. The President indicated he is recommending Clarity Roofing based on their years in business and the total cost. Director Barry Schwartz asked what the cost difference is? The cost includes the consulting fees. Mr. Grover indicated he has someone who can do the roofs for one point 4 million. The time limit for submission of bids may have already expired. A. discussion followed on this vendor. This vendor is not being considered at this time. Resident Bill Graf, 14741 Edna Way asked if anyone has been out here. That’s why we hired a consultant to do all investigations of vendors and questions about the roof vents. Question on facias and inspections.

This will be handled by our consultant who will be on site during the project to ensure that everything is being done correctly. Resident Agnes Karvesky, 14625, Candy Way asked who is responsible for the loan. Is the community responsible for those residents who don’t pay. There are procedures in place such as liens, and foreclosures. Question on timeline for completion. Every vendor was given a 90-day timeline to complete the project. President Schnelwar stated there will be another meeting and homeowners will be given notice 14 days to make this assessment. There will be another roofing meeting at that time the color of the shingle will be decided.
President Schnelwar indicated that the board will choose a roofing company at this meeting.
Director Sandy Baranes asked if it’s appropriate to have a brief communication with every resident asking if they will be paying the roof assessment in full or will be financing the loan. Alan responded that we would do a survey once we have all the numbers in place.
President Schnelwar is requesting that Clarity Roofing be awarded the contract to install new roofing. Motion by Treasurer Richard Chrzan that the roofing contract be awarded to Clarity Roofing. There was no second and therefore the motion was retired.
New Motion by Director Barry Schwartz that we bring in to answer questions about the roofs and skylights and if we agree with their answers then we will hire them. No second received.
New Motion by President Alan Schnelwar that Clarity Roofing is selected as the roofing company to do the roofing project contingent on their presentation and satisfactory answers questions by the board at a meeting by the board. The motion was second by Director Shari Davis. There were no opposing votes. Motion was adopted.
The next item is to select a bank to do our roofing loan. President Alan reported that two proposals were received. One from Seacoast Bank whose interest rate was 6.59% and the other proposal was from South State Bank whose rate was 6.75%. If we chose South State Bank, then we would have to move all our banking rates to them. There was a motion Secretary Albertson that the Board select Seacoast Bank to do the financing of our roofing loan. The motion was second by Director Barbara Quinto. Question asked as to what the loan fees are? Both banks’ fees are the same for the 10-year loan. There were no opposition votes. Motion was adopted.

Question asked as to how the loans are paid? When exactly is payment made. The answer is not known at this time.
New Subject. Inquiry made by resident Andrew Grover on our budget. There is an expense in the budget for uncategorized expense for $23,622. What is the item that is marked with this expense? We have to pay taxes on income.
NEW BUISINESS: None
GOOD AND WELFARE: Nothing to report.
The President thanked everyone for attending the meeting and for their interest in Delray Villas Plat 3.
With no further business to conduct, the president adjourned the meeting at 9:36 PM.
Attendance: Present 8 Board Members
Residence Attendance 31

Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Albertson Secretary