Dear Sanibel Beach Club Owners:
The most recent meeting of the Sanibel Beach Club Board of Directors was held on August 7, 2010, at the resort. All
Board members participated, except for Don Southwick who was ill that day. Eric Ryffel and Donna Sage and about a
half dozen owners were also there. It was another marathon meeting, lasting 4 hours and 15 minutes, during which a lot
was accomplished. Here are some notes from the meeting:
1. The pool and spa deck replacement will take place during weeks 42, 43, and possibly 44. There will also be
some other repair work done to the pool and the spa at the same time. These dates were chosen based on the
availability of the two contractors involved. The weeks were also selected after Donna Sage of VRI and Eric
Ryffel (our manager) checked the records and noted that there has not been a lot of major construction recently
during this time. Eric has arranged for owners and guests to use the pool at the Surfrider Beach Club and Coquina
Beach Condominium during this time.
2. A booster pump may be needed to ensure adequate water pressure for the pool and spa heating systems. If
needed, the pump will be replaced when the spa and pool deck work are done. Also, the exterior lights at the
pool area will be replaced at the same time.
3. After over a year of discussion by the previous and new Boards, the Board decided to replace the aging master
bedroom furniture. The new furniture will have a honey-colored wood finish and will feature a king-size bed
frame mounted to the wall, two night stands, a large dresser, and a mirror. The drawers will have metal side
tracks and actual handles (no more fumbling around trying to open the drawers). The furniture will rest on legs,
which means easier cleaning under the furniture and less likelihood that the furniture will be damaged if the carpet
gets wet.
4. Tub and shower replacement will continue as needed. The Board was asked whether the glass doors should be
replaced with shower curtains, but decided not to do it because it was felt that that the glass is cleaner, neater, and
more long-lasting than shower curtains would be.
5. The Board asked Eric to contact local landscapers to provide estimates on a three to five year plan to upgrade the
landscaping at the resort. The landscapers are to concentrate on three areas: the entrance to the resort, the
approach to the office, and the area around the pool and the hot tub. The proposals should also include mulching
options. Outside of replacing dead shrubs and planting some annual flowers, no major landscaping projects will
be undertaken until there is a comprehensive design for the property.
6. The Board also asked Eric to contact pest-control firms to get estimates for on-going termite prevention and
control for our buildings. Right now SBC is taking care of termites on an as-needed basis.
7. The Board decided to handle the Board member election voting process a little differently this fall. Owners will
be instructed to send their ballots to a post office box from which the ballots will be collected and held unopened
until the Thursday before the annual meeting. On that day a group consisting of two Board members who are not
up for re-election, Donna Sage, and a homeowner who is not running for election will count the ballots. The
voting results will be announced at the Annual Meeting as usual.
8. The Board heard from Jim Keller of Keller Inspections on the state of the flat roofs on our buildings. Mr. Keller
has been inspecting our roofs for the last several years. While we do not have any roof-related leaks now, he
recommended re-sealing several roofs. Eric will look into the cost of re-sealing vs. re-roofing, and also explore
what kind of warranty we may be able to get for the work. He will report to the Board at the November meeting.
9. Bids are being reviewed to replace the lanai flooring of unit 3B. Eric Ryffel will work with the engineer to
determine the possible causes of damage and scope of the work. The engineer will also review the bids that are
received and make a recommendation to Eric.
10. Five ground floor bedroom lanai decks are being replaced.
11. One electrical panel at the pool house was replaced.
12. Several owners have noticed that their refrigerators work fine, but have begun rusting on the outside. Rather that
replace these refrigerators, they are being painted with special rust-resistant paint. Also, when refrigerators and
other appliances fail and need to be replaced, they will be replaced with white ones since the current beige
color is no longer available.
13. Some new pool furniture was added at the first upper deck at the pool.
14. A new flag pole will be installed in front of the office.
15. The Board approved a change to the kitchen countertop and bar stool area to be accomplished in 2011. While
we will be saying goodbye to our old short stools, we will be welcoming new stools that are high enough to
allow for eating and working at the kitchen counter.
16. Carpet will be replaced in ten units as needed. The new carpet will be a little darker and will show less dirt.
17. Two kid’s bikes will be added to the bikes we rent from Billy’s Bike Rentals. Owners are reminded to always
lock their bikes after they have used them and return the keys to the office as soon as they have finished their bike
rides.
18. The “popcorn” covering will continue to be removed from unit ceilings as needed.
19. At the Board meeting two of our owners made suggestions that will be checked out for cost feasibility:
a. One owner suggested we look into having a laundry service wash our sheets, mattress pads, and towels
rather than having our cleaning staff do it. This is done at several resorts with good results. Eric will
look into it and report back at the November Board meeting.
b. Another owner, a professional electrician, suggested that the resort use compact fluorescent rather than
incandescent light bulbs in the units and on the grounds. While there is some upfront costs for the bulbs,
over the long haul the resort should see savings on our electric bills. Eric will look into it.
There is a week 53 in 2011 (December 31, 2011 to January 7, 2012). Owners of weeks 52 (2011) and 1 (2012)
will have until January 31, 2011 to decide if they want to rent a week 53 with a 25% discount. From February 1
to 28, 2011, all other owners will have a chance to rent a week 53 with a 25% discount. From March 1, 2011
onwards, week 53 is open to the general public for rent at the going rate (no discount).
If you are interested in running for the Board, please submit your short (150 words or less) resume to Sanibel
Beach Club, 626 Nerita Street, Sanibel, FL 33957 or fax it to (239) 472-8944. Resumes must be received no
later than September 13, 2010.
If you are reading this on the SBC website, you can thank Eric for adding our owners-only page that allows you to
view documents such as the minutes and the annual audit. Thank you, Eric.
The Annual Meeting will be held on November 13, 2010, and it will be followed by a Board meeting. All
meetings are held at the resort and start at 9:00 a.m. All owners are invited to attend. Hope to see you there.
Tim Stranges, President, on behalf of the Sanibel Beach Club Board of Directors
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