High Point board approves new CAM, ratifies vendor work and budget items

HIGH POINT — The High Point Board of Directors met at 9 a.m. on May 20 and approved several routine items, named a new board member and heard reports on facilities and upcoming community events.

The board voted to approve a revised quote of $1,533.60 from North Florida Locksmith to install or repair electronic locks for closets inside the community center. Jean Albano made the motion and Lynda Anderson seconded it; the motion passed with all in favor.

Directors also approved the minutes from the April 29, 2025, meeting (motion by Paul Quintin; second by Ray Thomas) and ratified 15 homeowner background applications that had been previously approved (motion by Paul Quintin; second by Lynda Anderson). The board unanimously approved 15 permits, including two for new homes, after the permits committee reported them.

Ray Thomas moved and Jean Albano seconded the motion to approve Richard Manseau as a new board member; the motion passed unanimously. After the vote, Manseau joined the board meeting and began participating.

Bill Rutledge, noted in the meeting record as the new CAM, introduced himself, summarized aspects of his background and said his door is open to residents who wish to speak with him.

Committee reports included an order for 14 informational signs for $525 from Lickity Split Printing and a remedial erosion-control quote from Tightlines Property Services for $3,850 with a not-to-exceed amount of $4,950. The board ratified those expenditures (motion by Steve Heffron; second by Richard Manseau).

On facilities, Paul Quintin reported on pool repairs: concrete grinding is finished; power washing and crack repair remain, and the project may take an additional week. Quintin said he will post progress updates on the High Point website and another community site. He also said the recreation committee will test sports decking on one shuffleboard lane and plans to replace an old basketball hoop.

Steve Heffron reported that JD Pest Control serviced the kitchen for ants on May 13. Ray Thomas said WREC will install a street light over the new gate for $656.25 (the record notes $555 will be returned to High Point after five years); T&T Construction was scheduled to begin running underground conduit for security-camera wiring that day.

Lynda Anderson read the financial report for April 1–30, 2025; printed copies were available at the meeting. Jean Albano moved to approve the financial report; Paul Quintin seconded and the motion passed.

Announcements included a fire-whistle test scheduled for about 11 a.m. the day of the meeting, with a proposed monthly test beginning June 6 at noon; a Memorial Day celebration set for May 26 at 10:30 a.m. at the community center; and the next board meeting on June 24 at 9 a.m. Doris, the receptionist, announced her retirement effective June 20; the board is planning a retirement party and a volunteer sign-up list was circulated.

The board adjourned at 9:21 a.m. following a motion by Steve Heffron and second by Paul Quintin.

Votes at a glance: Approved motions included the North Florida Locksmith quote ($1,533.60) for interior community-center locks; approval of April 29 meeting minutes; appointment of Richard Manseau as a board member; ratification of 15 previously approved background applications; ratification of signage ($525) and remedial erosion-control contract (quote $3,850; NTE $4,950); approval of 15 permits (including two new homes); approval of the April financial report. Each recorded motion in the minutes carried "all in favor."

What happens next: Staff and contractors will continue pool repairs and install conduit for security-camera wiring; the board will publish fire-whistle signals and begin monthly testing if the initial test succeeds. The board's next regular meeting is June 24 at 9 a.m.