Approved
Minutes of the Lake Highlander Board of Directors
January 16, 2025
Call to order: Kathy Burgan, President, called the meeting to
order at 10:00 a.m.
Roll Call:
Kathy Burgan Present ____X____
Cathy Quast Present __________
Jenna Wilk Present _____X____
Deb Modesto Present _____X____
Jim Cajka Present _____X____
Dan Fraher Present _____X____
Percy Way Present _____X____
Proof of Notice: In accordance with Florida Statutes and our by
laws, notice of this meeting was posted January 14, 2025.
Election of Officers: Beth Martin
President nomination: Kathy Burgan by Dan Fraher 2nd Jim Cajka,
Kathy accepted no other nominations. Kathy Burgan elected
President for 2025.
Vice President nominations: Percy Way by Jenna Wilk 2nd Kathy
Burgan, Percy accepted no other nominations. Percy Way elected
Vice President for 2025.
Secretary: Jim Cajka nominated by Deb Modesto, no second. Jenna
Wilk nominated by Percy Way 2nd Deb Modesto; Jenna accepted no
other nominations. Jenna Wilk elected Secretary for 2025.
Treasurer: Deb Modesto nominated by Percy Way 2nd Jim Cajka; Deb
accepted no other nominations. Deb Modesto Treasurer elected
treasurer for 2025.
Disposal of Unapproved Minutes: December 12, 2024: motion to approve Burgan 2nd by
Modesto, al approve
Disposition of Correspondence: None
Welcome by President Burgan to Jim Cajka, newly elected board
member. Huge thank you to Mary Lou Fraher for stepping up as
secretary for 2024. Thank you and much appreciation to Steve
McCaskey for his years of service and dedication to Lake
Highlander Board.
Managers’ Report: given by Stacy Davenport, Park Manager
see attached
A new pump has been ordered to replace the one that was
inoperable, estimated arrival six weeks. Reminder: Our park
maintenance fees have increased to $255.00 so if you have
automatic deductions, please update your information with your
financial institution.
Percy Way asked about violations being sent out to members who
are growing for hobby growing. He asked that the long range
planning committee be allowed to discuss and bring a
recommendations to the board. Dan Fraher voiced concern about
rats. The question was then risen about bird feeders. No
action taken. Kathy Burgan commented that Rules and Reg do not
fall under long range planning and discussion surrounding review
vs revision of R&r’s. Discussion tabled for future meeting.
Percy Way discussed the accumulative 30 day rule. Some of our
LH families were effected over the Christmas holiday with family
members having to stay in hotels to break up stay. Issue tabled
with no action taken.
Jenna Wilk questioned the timing of response to her request that
her brother be allowed additional time for stay due to family
need. Request began early December, time frame has been five
weeks, why did it take so long?
Treasurers Report: Deb Modesto
See attached report.
CD’s listed in Treasurers report mature between April 12, 2025
and July 23, 2025.
Long Range Planning: Bob Martin
A survey has been sent out to all households about speed bumps
in park. The results will be delivered at the February meeting.
Met with Stacy to review reserve studies. Issues will continue.
Stacy and Deb met with long range planning to discuss
infastructure and the use of reserve funds to upgrade parking
pedestals, ball valves and sewer issues.
Emergency Committee: None
Alterations Committee: Dan Fraher
117- Paint Coach 208- replace front planter
145- stone base for tied-down shed 114- replace porch windows
145- paint trim and fascia 140- Paint driveway/walks
141-paint driveway/sidewalk/awnings 5- install pavers
252- repair brick on front /coach 187-cement top flower bed
146- paint driveway and trim 74- paint trim
104-paint shed and front of coach and repair steps
34-paint driveway and awnings
27-paint awnings; add 3×3 carport posts
282- add double doors to shed and 3×3 posts to carport
257- replace 8′ of driveway and paint it
257-replace top two front steps; paint steps and driveway
Motion to approve Percy Way Second Jenna Wilk Approved.
Unfinished business: Kathy Burgan clarified the Question of
votes recorded during a previous ballot year asked during
December meeting. Each household has one ballot for a total of
293 ballots. If there are 2 seats open. The total possible
number of votes should equal 293 X 2, for a total of 586.
Open Forum:
Tom Whitman Lot 194
Question, is this a family friendly park? Listed three
situations that were in his neighborhood and family that caused
the question.
Kathy Burgan commented this is a resident owned 55+ community.
Deb Modesto stated that the park is intended to be a senior
community and we care. We must follow our governing documents.
Percy Way asked if he could continue growing tomatoes? Kathy
Burgan stated the R&R say no growing vegetables and fruits.
Percy Way asked so then what do the Vegetable growers do? Kathy
Burgan replied, that would be the manager’s responsibility and
the violation proceedings should start. Kathy Burgan also
mentioned that we may review the current R&r’s; however a
revision would not be effective for 30 days upon the approval of
revisions.
Motion to Adjourn by Kathy Burgan, seconded by Dan Fraher.
Meeting adjourned at 10:51 a.m.
Respectfully submitted
Jenna Wilk, Secretary