May 18, 2022

BRIDGEHAVEN
Community Club Association
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
May 18, 2022
 

Attendees:
Curt Schnaible, BCCA President
Carl Scott, BCCA Vice President/Architectural Committee Chair
David Suveges, BCCA Member-at-Large
Jose Escalera, BCCA Water Utility Manager
Diana Schnaible, BCCA Architectural Committee
Julie Jackson, BCCA Secretary

Bill and Marilyn Bryant
Tom Moore

President Curt Schnaible called the meeting to order, and Secretary Julie Jackson read the minutes from the Board meeting on March 15, 2022. The minutes were unanimously approved by the Board.

1. MARINA UPDATE (as Marina Manager Matt Maynard was not in attendance, Curt led the discussion)

a. Upcoming Safety Repairs – Curt discussed upcoming marina safety repairs, including replacement of missing dock ramp slats, reinforcement of areas with weakened/decaying wood, and elimination of partially exposed screws. Curt indicated that installation of marina security cameras and a height
increase of the barbed wire topping the marina fence will be done by him and Vice President Carl Scott in the near future.

b. Marina Dredging – Attending resident Tom Moore inquired about the status of marina dredging, which led to an extensive discussion of past dredging efforts and the time/expense Bridgehaven has spent trying to resolve the issue over the years. Each effort has involved expensive engineering studies and permitting, but limited (if any) lasting improvements. Dredging has been successful only in the short-term, as tidal movements quickly redeposit dredged materials.

The last dredging at Bridgehaven occurred in 2009. At that time, the dredged materials had to be barged a distance away, and individual blades of eel grass had to be counted in specified locations to avoid habitat disturbance. The permit allowed dredging in the back channel, by the dock, and 300
feet out, but nothing outside the bulkhead.

It was discussed that we need to find an attorney or professional to address obtaining a maintenance permit, such as that secured by Cape George and Driftwood Keys. A maintenance permit does not require reanalysis/repermitting for each individual dredging event. Carl noted that the 2009 dredging was done under such a permit, but the 5-year follow-up dredging never occurred.

It was agreed that Curt and Carl will research who to talk to about the maintenance permit process. While the process might involve hiring an attorney, the results should be worth it. Marilyn Bryant said Bridgehaven currently has $293,000 available in dredging funds.

2. COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE – A question was asked again about a Bridgehaven summer garage sale, and Curt reiterated that the Board will not be involved with nor sponsor such a sale this year due to past and ever-increasing issues with security and thefts in the neighborhood. It was further
suggested that Ken Kestor be asked if he can add a camera system on Thorndyke to counteract security issues in general.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT – Marilyn Bryant presented a brief Treasurer’s report, stating that $8,000 is owed in accounts receivables from one of the home builders at Bridgehaven. She stated that out of 226 water meters and 204 lots, monies are due for just 14 meters and 6 lots (which is typical this time of year). A discussion was held regarding collection options, particularly from the builder.

4. WATER SYSTEMS REPORT – Jose Escalera gave a summary of activities relating to Bridgehaven’s water systems:

a. It is now required that the existing Bridgehaven storage shed located within the chain-link-fenced area surrounding Bridgehaven’s water towers and pumphouse be moved for security reasons, and Curt and Carl have been exploring relocation options. Jose stated that he is the only Bridgehaven
member with authority to access the fenced area (even Bridgehaven Board members are not allowed inside), and that an inspection of the property was just completed. One shed “relocation” possibility would be to add a second fence separating the shed into its own parcel while keeping the towers and
pumphouse independently secured. Bridgehaven owns enough property surrounding the currently fenced area to allow reconfiguration into two separately fenced parcels. Since there is no immediate deadline, Jose will provide a report from the recently completed inspection/survey for future
discussion/action.

b. Jose provided an extensive update on future installs, expansions, connections, borings, costs, revenues, etc. Jose’s approach in current times is to pre-order parts required for all expected work to avoid ongoing and future cost increases.

c. Marilyn Bryant stated that $42,000 has been collected in 2022 from new water connections. She also asked if anyone was going to trim around Bridgehaven’s fire hydrants. Jose said he has a meeting scheduled with the Fire Department and will ask about the issue.

5. COMMUNITY SUMMER PICNIC: Marilyn Bryant expressed a desire to have a Bridgehaven summer picnic and said that she is willing to plan the event. She asked if the Board would be willing to pay for hot dogs and hamburgers, with side dishes provided by attendees. The Board agreed, and a date of August
20, 2022, was selected.

The meeting was adjourned.