APPROVED
Minutes of Meeting of the Lake Highlander Board of Directors
November 14, 2024
Call to Order: Kathy Burgan, President, called the meeting to order at 10:00am.
Roll Call: Kathy Burgan Present____X___
Steve McCaskey Present____X___
Cathy Quast Present____X___
Jenna Wilk Present___ X_ __
Deb Modesto Present____X___
Dan Fraher Present____X___
Percy Way Present____X___
Stacy Davenport, Park Manager is present.
Proof of Notice: In accordance with Florida Statutes and our By-Laws, notice of this
meeting was posted on November 10, 2024.
Disposal of Unapproved Minutes: October 17, 2024 minutes: motion made by Kathy Burgan
and seconded by Steve McCaskey to approve said minutes. All directors voted to approve.
Disposition of Correspondence:
• Denial of age variance
Manager’s Report: given by Stacy Davenport, Park Manager
• See attached report
• Additionally:
o The tree trimmers are in the park
o The depressions have been investigated. The depression by lot 305 was
found to be a washout caused by a downspout and was filled in. The
depression by lot 138 will be filled and monitored.
Treasurer’s Report:
• See attached report. The Park is within budget.
Standing Committee Reports:
Long Range Planning: none
Emergency Management:
• Billy Shedd thanked all those who helped with the cleanup. He reminded people
that another storm might be coming Wednesday and to be aware. Steve
McCaskey thanked Billy and Sharon Shedd for posting the video of the park after
the hurricane.
Alteration Committee:
211 – cement front flower bed
213 – add lattice work to carport
238 – replace windows and doors
88 – repaint parts of coach
269 – remove personal tree from front yard 254 – paint trim and driveway
82 – install 3×3 poles in carport
74-paint awnings white w/black trim
169 – add fence and awning to A/C unit
52 – paint front door
226 – add solid sheet to carport
Kathy Burgan moved to approve all the above, Cathy Quast seconded. All
directors voted to approve.
Unfinished Business:
• LLC ownership – this issue is covered by our governing documents referring to
“non-natural person” not being allowed to be an owner. Our attorney advises
that there is no reason to change the documents.
• Chattel shipping letter – our attorney recommends that the Board send a chattel
shipping letter to all owners that “from this day forward, LLC ownership,
Corporations, businesses, etc. or any “non-natural person” will not be allowed”
to prevent a presidency of LLC’s ownership. Legal counsel will create the letter
which will be sent out to owners. Cathy Quast moved to go ahead with the
chattel letter, Jenna Wilk seconded. Passed unanimously.
• Limiting rentals and multi unit owners – our attorney sees no reason to change
our documents because we are a resident owned community and there seems to
be no issue at this time concerning rentals and multi-ownership. The city of
Dunedin does not allow short-term rentals in our area. No change will be made
at this time.
New Business:
• Proposed 2025 Budget – Treasurer Deb Modesto said that the proposed 2025
maintenance fee would be $260 per month. Discussion followed concerning the
$56,800 wind insurance coverage for the common buildings. If the association
does not have wind coverage on the common buildings, the existing coverage
(fire, water, etc.) will not be in effect. President Kathy Burgan asked the long
range planning committee to investigate the possibility of retrofitting, strapping
down buildings as a possible alternative. The mortgage will be paid off in June of
2028. The official budget will be approved at the December meeting. Kathy
Burgan moved that the proposed 2025 budget be approved. Cathy Quast
seconded. Voting was as follows:
Kathy Burgan – yes
Cathy Quast – yes
Deb Modesto – yes
Percy Way – yes
Dan Fraher – yes
Jenna Wilk – no
Steve McCaskey – abstain
Motion passed.
Open Forum:
• Lot 12 expressed her appreciation to the Board for all the work they do.
• Lot 74 mentioned that in the future we may have to limit how many units an
individual can own.
Motion to adjourn by Kathy Burgan, seconded by Steve McCaskey . Meeting adjourned at