Minutes for the Board of Directors’ Meeting for Block 27, Buccaneer Bay

SBLLOA, Inc

August 20, 2025

At 5:27 pm

 

Attendees:  Chris Brazeal, President; Larry Ortegren , Vice President; Kathryn Bruner, Treasurer; Jerry Misiewicz, , Co-Secretary,  Rick Garn , Co-Secretary;

  1. Call meeting to order—Chris Brazeal

The meeting was called to order at 5:27 pm by Chris Brazeal, President

Call to Order & Minutes Approval

  • Meeting started at 5:27 PM.
  • Previous minutes from February 12, 2025, were reviewed and approved.

Key Topics Discussed

  1. Water Project
    • City of Plattsmouth is installing new water lines behind the clubhouse area.
    • Progress slow; HOA will monitor restoration of trail and grass.
    • Compensation check of ~$577 received for property use.
  2. Property Liens & Dues
    • Two liens filed successfully; funds collected with interest.
    • One resident remains delinquent; motion passed to send a third and final notice.
    • Liens must be renewed every three years to remain valid.
  3. Nonprofit Registration
    • Renewal filed; agent name updated for $30 fee.
  4. Property Tax Increase
    • Taxes on HOA common grounds initially assessed at $3,700 but negotiated down to ~$1,500.
    • Concern remains over future increases, monitoring ongoing.
  5. Secretary Transition
    • Jerry to train Rick; John to take over secretary role in September.
  6. Website & Communication
    • Discussion on updating website (currently WordPress) and simplifying access.
    • Proposal to add a “Welcome” page with covenants, bylaws, and lake rules.
    • Debate over mailing vs. digital distribution of rules; consensus that annual hard copies may still be needed and may be picked up at the annual meeting in September.
  7. HOA Rules & Enforcement
    • Complaints about shoreline weeds and erosion.
    • Plan to add shoreline maintenance requirement to Lake Rules and send updated copies to residents.
  8. Financial Update
    • Savings: $7,404.38; Checking: $22,072.
    • Insurance policies renewed.
    • Discussion to purchase a laptop for Treasurer (~$300).
    • Over $10,000 spent in legal fees last year (primarily the Gibbons court case).
  9. Dues Increase
    • 2025 Annual dues to rise from $400 → $500.
    • Extra $100 earmarked for savings toward future well replacement (estimated cost $40k–50k). It’s not a question of “if” but rather “when” we will need a new well.
    • Next year’s dues rate is fluid primarily because Cass County has not determined its taxes itself. We will keep residents informed.
    • Justification: taxes, inflation, and long-term infrastructure needs.
  10. Lake & Property Maintenance
    • New mowing contractor saving ~$2,000 compared to prior years; contract renewed.
    • Community pontoon stored for $425 annually; HOA will cover.
    • $3,000 budgeted for fish stocking this year.
  11. Water Wells & Pumps
    • Current wells aging: risk of capacity drops due to iron buildup.
    • Preventive planning for a potential new well site.
    • Board agreed that the dues increase helps build reserves for this need.
  12. Water Quality Testing
    • Regular testing done; six samples taken, proposal to reduce to three for cost savings.
    • Results remain within safe levels; only one resident voiced concerns.
  13. Legal Counsel
    • HOA lawyer (Tim Prickett) confirmed as resource for covenant enforcement.
  14. Budget & Forecast
    • Reviewed 2025–2026 budget, including projected tax increases, mowing, insurance, utilities, and well maintenance.

Meeting Adjourned

  • Meeting concluded at 6:42 PM.