1. Don Avedon inquired as to the status of the plans submitted by the Amenity Planning Group regarding the expansion of the Crafts Center.  Ken Hull, President of the Board, advised that barring specific issues the intent of the developer is to accommodate the suggestions in the plans. 
2. Joyce Tartow relayed views regarding the desire for transit service in the community for those in need of transportation. for activities, shopping, doctors appointments and other needs.  She suggested that long-term solutions be sought by the community regarding this subject, particularly as the community's residents age. 
3. Jim Strohecker raised the issue regarding our local telephone service requiring toll charges for some calls to residents of Sun City not served by the 705 telephone exchange.  With the building scheduled in the Argent II track it is likely that this could be a growing problem.  It was agreed that the developer would look into this situation as it works with the utilities in the development of that section.  Mr. Strohecker suggested that the newcomers kit include information concerning South Carolina Motor Vehicle Rules, and thought it appropriate that some of our rules be restated to the residents with some regularity. 
4. June Schriner suggested that the golf courses be sold because of past operating deficits.  Ken Hull stated that selling the golf courses is a subject that would not be entertained and that the 2006 budget actually shows a planned surplus of $100,000 for the year.  (It should be noted for clarification purposes that the golf deficit has not been an issue for non-golfers, because the operating budget for the courses is funded by the greens and trail fees of the golfers and not by means of the annual assessment.) 
5. Dale Hugo reported that an issue with sprinklers in the Aviary Neighborhood was causing landscaping issues.  Ken Hull referred the matter to the appropriate department manager. 
6. Rita Wetzel reported that the current Bocce Courts were not designed to regulation specifications.  No resolution was discussed. 
7. Joe Tyrell expressed his view that the guest policy, as it relates to tennis, e.g., fees, Resident Amenity Cards, and bureaucracy, show a disregard for the residents.  Ken Hull noted that the subject was studied for months, had input from the appropriate committees, and that the Board felt the policies were in the best long-term interest of the community. 
8. Bob Rand reported his concerns about adequate disaster preparedness for Sun City's residents.  Mr. Rand was advised that management would do its best to provide adequate time for preparation by working with the relelvant government officials and encouraging neighbor to neighbor assistance within the community. 
9. Chuck Seiger commented on what he felt was unfairness, by illustrating that he was advised that he was responsible for paying for a non-resident guest's traffic ticket.  He further illustrated his concern by stating that a resident who had lost her Amenity Card was advised that she would have to pay $25.00 for a replacement.  Ken Hull asked Chuck to speak to him directly about these issues. 
10. Alan Fall commented on the property destruction being caused by wild pigs in the Stratford Village area.  It seems that although the situation is being monitored and controlled by baiting, hunting and removal we continue to have this issue.  Bob Mahnke, Executive Director, will search for additional means of counteracting this ongoing nuisance. 
11. Ira Kirschner, Neighborhood Representative for Stratford Village, inquired about the status of the long-awaited traffic light for the intersection of Route 278 and Sun City Boulevard.  The response indicated that permits are in-hand from the South Carolina Department of Transportation and that it is hoped the construction process will begin next week.  That process has a 30 day completion schedule.  It is hoped that all will be working by year end. 
12. Jerry Steinberg related to the Board that he does not regard the use of the Amenity Card for access to our facilities as a burden, but hopes that as problems surface or our needs change the Board will be responsive to those issues.  No response was required. 
13. Steven Grossberg thanked the Board for its efforts and noted that he hoped that as the community approaches transition that the community will look into hiring independent engineers to inspect the infrastructure, including drainage, catch basin cracks and roads.  It was explained that these items are turned over to the Association as neighborhoods are completed. 
14. An unknown resident commented on the difference noted in the quantity and quality of berms in the various sections in the Community.  Ken Hull noted that some of that is effected by the fact that the earlier landscaping was more complex but as the community matured it was thought that the cost of maintaining some of these areas would be very costly in the long term and thus were scaled back. 
15. Bernard Barton raised the issue of the wild pigs in his area and the damage being done to lawns.  He specifically commented that in some cases one persons lawn is affected while the immediate neighbor's property is not, even though both use the same lawn/landscaping service.  The point being made regarding this comparison was to illustrate that the issue is not related to the chemicals being used on adjacent properties.  Mr. Barton also asked whether the community has ascertained the appropriate reserve levels and whether those funds were deemed to be for specific purposes.  The response from Jim Mauck, Treasurer of the Board, indicated that the reserves are put aside based on needs estimated to fall into a 30 year period and that a new reserve study will be completed shortly as part of the continuing reviews of our finances. 
16. Larry Lund indicated his dissatisfaction with issues involving Customer Care.  Ken Hull asked Mr. Lund to call him personally to resolve the issues. 
17. Patricia Magdirano indicated a concern about the timing mechanism of the 170 gate.  It seems that the timing allowed a car to follow her into the Community without resetting between vehicles.  Bob Mahnke, Executive Director, was directed to look into this situation. 
18. Barbara Lenta expressed thanks and good wishes for a wonderful retirement to Ken Hull, President of the Board.  Mr. Hull will be retiring as of December 31. 
19. Ben Stief indicated that some of the Clubs are having difficulty securing Amenity Card numbers from some of their members.  Bob Mahnke, Executive Director, was instructed to advise the residents that providing this information is a requirement of the community. 
20. Margaret Griffin, Representative of Beaufort County Council and a Sun City resident, asked what plans are in effect for reconstruction in the event of a major event such as a hurricane.  Richard Espinoza, Vice President of Construction and member of the Board, indicated that Pulte maintains plans for its homes for only five years, but that the County has the information on file.  Mrs. Griffin also indicated that the county issues plans for disaster action, but recommended that the community's plans be updated so that if there were a catastrophic event, adequate plans would be in place to deal with it. 
21. Sue Mason raised a concern that home occupied by only one person incur the same assessment as those with multiple residents.  It was explained that Sun City's assessments are predicated on the lot and not the number of occupants of a home.