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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGreens Pointe aU t>' 'Jj ~ i ,'1 .~ '~ '~ '~ C:F"',' , Err"~, ""'...1\ :'.~=~':~~:) ri-\C~ 1509 151 7 BY-LAWS SE/oJii :C:LE co. FL. OF GREENS POINTE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC. ARTICLE I NAME AND LOCATION. The name of the corporation is GREENS POINTE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC., hereinafter referred to as the "Association". The principal office of the corporation shall be located at , winter Springs, Florida " but meetings of members and directors may be held-at- such places within the State of Florida, Counties of Orange and Seminole, as may be designated by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS Section 1. "Association" shall mean and refer to the GREENS POINTE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida corpora- tion not for profit, its successors and assigns. Section 2. "Properties" shall mean and refer to that certain real property described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, and such additions thereto as may hereafter be brought within the jurisdiction of the Association. Section 3. "Common Area" shall mean all real property owned by the Association for the common use and enjoyment of the Owners. Section 4. "Lot" shall mean and refer to any plot of land shown upon any recorded subdivision map of the Properties with the exception of the Common Area. Section 5. "Owner" shall mean and refer to the record owner, whether one or more persons or entities, of the fee simple title to any Lot which is a part of the Properties, including contract sellers, but excluding those having such interest merely as security for the performance of an obliga- tion. Section 6. "Declarant" shall mean and refer to PINE GROVE HOLDING CORPORATION, a Florida corporation, its successors and assigns if such successors or assigns should acquire more than one undeveloped Lot from the Declarant for the purpose of development. Section 7. "Declaration" shall mean and refer to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions applicable to the Properties recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, in Official Records Book /509-, ,Page J1J-93 . Section 8. "Member" shall mean and refer to those persons entitled to membership as provided in the Declaration. ARTICLE III MEETING OF MEMBERS Section 1. Annual Meetings. The first annual meeting of the members shall be held within one year from the date of incorporation of the Association, and each subsequent regular annual meeting of the members shall be held on the same day of <lfe<>~me month of each year thereafter. at- the hour of 7,00 \' /' LAw OFFICES MASSEY, ALPER & WALDEN, P. A. ONE DOUGLAS RLACE 112 WEST CITRUS STREET (305) 869-0900 ALTAMONTE SPRINGS. FLORIDA 32714 e ;,,_, :~:c ~'~ c c c<~ F / {".:: 1509 15/8 o'clock, P.M. If the day for the annual meeting of the members is a legal holiday, the meeting will be heSri:lii::;j,l[EMLsame hour on the first day following which is not a legal holiday. Section 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the members may be called at any time by the president or by the Board of Directors, or upon written request of the members who are entitled to vote one-fourth (1/4) of all of the votes of the Class A membership. Section 3. Notice of Meetings. Written notice of each meeting of the members shall be given by, or at the direction of, the secretary or person authorized to call the meeting, by mailing a copy of such notice, postage prepaid, at least 15 days before such meeting to each member entitled to vote thereat, addressed to the member's address last appearing on the books of the Association, or supplied by such member to the Association for the purpose of notice. Such notice shall specify the place, day and hour of the meeting, and, in the case of a special meeting, the purpose of the meeting. section 4. Quorum. The presence at the meeting of members entitled to cast, or of proxies entitled to cast, Twenty percent (20%) of the votes of each class of membership shall constitute a quorum for any action except as otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation, the Declaration, or these By-Laws. If, however, such quorum shall not be present or represented at any meeting, the members entitled to vote thereat shall have power to adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum as aforesaid shall be present or be represented. Section 5. Proxies. At all meetings of members, each member may vote in person or by proxy. All proxies shall be in writing and filed with the secretary. Every proxy shall be revocable and shall automatically cease upon conveyance by the member of his Lot. ARTICLE IV BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SELECTION: TERM OF OFFICE Section 1. Number. The affairs of this Association shall be managed by a Board of at least three (3) but no more than nine (9) directors, who need not be members of the Association. Section 2. Term of Office. At the first annual meeting the members shall elect one director for a term of one year, one director for a term of two years and one director for a term of three years; and at each annual meeting thereafter the members shall elect one director for a term of three years. Section 3. Removal. Any director may be removed from the Board, with or without cause, by a majority vote of the members of the Association. In the event of death, resignation or removal of a director, his successor shall be selected by the remaining members of the Board and shall serve for the unexpired term of his predecessor. section 4. Compensation. No directors shall receive compensation for any service he may render to the Association. However, any director may be reimbursed for his actual expenses incurred in the performance of his duties. Section 5. Action Taken without a Meeting. The directors shall have the right to take any action in the absence of a meeting which they could take at a meeting by obtaining the written approval of all the directors. Any action so approved shall have the same effect as though taken at a meeting of the directors. -2- e e .,"'''''' f'" '. I ~ ' [QG:~ I 509 I 5 1 9 ARTICLE V S~~;:,:'"-':...[ ~o. fL. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Section 1. Nomination. Nomination for election to the Board of Directors shall be made by a Nominating Committee. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the annual meeting. The Nominating Committee shall consist of a Chairman, who shall be a member of the Board of Directors, and two or more members of the Association. The Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the Board of Directors prior to each annual meeting of the members, to serve from the close of such annual meeting until the close of the next annual meeting and such appointment shall be announced at each annual meeting. The Nominating Committee shall make as many nominations for election to the Board of Directors as it shall in its discretion determine, but not less than the number of vacancies that are to be filled. Such nominations may be made from among members or non-members. Sec t ion 2. Elect ion. Elect ion to the Board of Directors shall be by secret written ballot. At such election the members or their proxies may cast, in respect to each vacancy, as many votes as they are entitled to exercise under the provisions of the Declaration. The persons receiving the largest number of votes shall be elected. Cumulative voting is not permitted. ARTICLE VI MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS Section 1. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held monthly without notice, at such place and hour as may be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Board. Should said meeting fall upon a legal holiday, then that meeting shall be held at the same time on the next day which is not a legal holiday. Section 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held when called by the President of the Association, or by any two directors, after not less than three (3) days notice to each director. Section 3. Quorum. A majority of the number of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the direc- tors present at a duly held meeting at which a quorum is present shall be regarded as the act of the Board. ARTICLE VII POWERS AND DUTIES Of THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 1. power to: Powers. The Board of Directors shall have (a) adopt and publish rules and regulations governing the use of the Common Area and facilities, and the personal conduct of the members and their guests thereon, and to establish penalties for the infraction thereof; (b) suspend the voting rights and right to use of the recreational facilities of a member during any period in which such member shall be in default in the payment of any assessment levied by the Association. Such rights may also be suspended after notice and hearing, for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days for infraction of published rules and regulations; (c) exercise for the Association all powers, duties and authority vested in or delegated to the Association and not reserved to the membership by other provisions of these By-Laws, the Articles of Incorporation, or the Declaration; -3- . e-,. ~; ;.F..;:\ 1;,":._ I 509 I 5 Z 0 C:"7J,'r',"'-'1 C ;-'1'1 r_~J (d) declare the office of a memb~'r"'b'f- "'tnte-' Board of Directors to be vacant in the event such member shall be absent from three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the Board of Directors; and (e) employ a manager, an independent contractor, or such other employees as they deem necessary, and to prescribe their duties. Section 2. Directors to: Duties. It shall be the duty of the Board of (a) cause to be kept a complete record of all its acts and corporate affairs and to present a statement thereof to the members at the annual meeting of the members, or at any special meeting when such statement is requested in writing by one-fourth (1/4) of the Class A members who are entitled to vote; (b) supervise all officers, agents and employees of this Association, and to see that their duties are properly perform- ed. (c) as more fully provided in the Declaration, to: (1) fix the amount of the annual assessment against each Lot at least thirty (30) days in advance of each annual assessment period; (2) send written notice of each assessment to every Owner subject thereto at least thirty (30) days in advance of each annual assessment period; and (3) foreclose the lien against any property for which assessments are not paid within thirty (30) days after due date or to bring an action at law against the owner personally obligated to pay the same. (d) issue, or to cause an appropriate officer to issue, upon demand by any person, a certificate setting forth whether or not any assessment has been paid. A reasonable charge may be made by the Board for the issuance of these certificates. If a certificate states an assessment has been paid, such certificate shall be conclusive evidence of such payment; (e) procure and maintain adequate liability and hazard insurance on property owned by the Association; (f) cause all officers or employees having fiscal responsibilities to be bonded, as it may deem appropriate; (g) cause the Common Area to be maintained. ARTICLE VIII OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES Section 1. Enumeration of Offices. The officers of this Association shall be a president and vice-president, who shall at all times be members of the Board of Directors, a secretary and a treasurer, and such other officers as the Board may from time to time by resolution create. Section 2. Election of Officers. The election of officers shall take place at the first meeting of the Board of Directors following each annual meeting of the members. Section 3. Term. The officers of this Association shall be elected annually by the Board and each shall hold office for one (1) year unless he shall sooner resign, or shall be removed, or otherwise disqualified to serve. -4- e e. ,. L < 1-':: 1..,-.;_ I 509 I 5 2 I Section 4. Special Appointmerl)t~::~,;~~'t!).Ef"U3oard may elect such other officers as the affairs of the Association may require, each of whom shall hold office for such period, have such authority and perform such duties as the Board may, from time to time, determine. section 5. Resignation and Removal. Any officer may be removed from office with or without cause by the Board. Any officer may resign at any time giving written notice to the Board, the president or the secretary. Such resignation shall take effect on the date of receipt of such notice or at any later time specified therein, and unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. section 6. Vacancies. A vacancy in any office may be filled by appointment by the Board. The officer appointed to such vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the term of the officer he replaces. Section 7. Mul!iQle Offices. The offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by the same person. No person shall simultaneously hold more than one of any of the other offices except in the case of special offices created pursuant to Section 4 of this Article. section 8. follows: Duties. The duties of the officers are as President (a) The president shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors; shall see that orders and resolutions of the Board are carried out; shall sign all leases, mortgages, deeds and other written instruments and shall co-sign all checks and promissory notes. Vice-President (b) The vice-president shall act in the place and stead of the president in the event of his absence, inability or refusal to act, and shall exercise and discharge such other duties as may be required of him by the Board. Secretary (c) The secretary shall record the votes and keep the minutes of all meetings and proceedings of the Board and of the members; keep the corporate seal of the Association and affix it on all papers requiring said seal; serve notice of meetings of the Board and of the members; keep appropriate current records showing the members of the Association together with their addresses, and shall perform such other duties as required by the Board. Treasurer (d) The treasurer shall receive and deposit in appro- priate bank accounts all monies of the Association and shall disburse such funds as directed by resolution of the Board of Directors;shall sign all checks and promissory notes of the Association; keep proper books of account; cause an annual audit of the Association books to be made by a public accountant at the completion of each fiscal year; and shall prepare an annual budget and a statement of income and expenditures to be present- ed to the membership at its regular annual meeting, and deliver a copy of each to the members. -5- e e LF!:=:.\~ ;. - _' COO:i I 509 I 522 ARTICLE IX SE!':.::S~E CO. FL. COMMITTEES The Association shall appoint an Architectual Control Committee, as provided in the Declaration, and a Nominating Committee, as provided in these By-Laws. In addition, the Board of Directors shall appoint other committees as deemed appro- priate in carrying out its purpose. ARTICLE X BOOKS AND RECORDS The books, records and papers of the Association shall at all times, during reasonable business hours, be subject to inspection by any member. The Declaration, the Articles of Incorporation and the By-Laws of the Association shall be available for inspection by any member at the principal office of the Association, where copies may be purchased at reasonable cost. ARTICLE XI ASSESSMENTS As more fully provided in the Declaration, each member is obligated to pay to the Association annual and special assess- ments which are secured by a continuing lien upon the property against which the assessment is made. Any assessments which are not paid when due shall be delinquent. If the assessment is not paid within thirty (30) days after the due date, the assessment shall bear interest from the date of delinquency at the rate of fifteen percent (15%) per annum, and the Association may bring an action at law against the Owner personally obligated to pay the same or foreclose the lien against the property, and interest, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees of any such action shall be added to the amount of such assessment. No Owner may waiver or otherwise escape liability for the assess- ment provided for herein by non-use of the Common Area or abandonment of his Lot. In addition, assessments are due the Highlands Homeowners Association. ARTICLE XII CORPORATE SEAL The Association shall have a seal in circular form having within its circumference the words: "GREENS POINTE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC.", and "Corporation not for profit." ARTICLE XIII AMENDMENTS Section 1. These By-Laws may be amended, at a regular or special meeting of the members, by a vote of a majority of a quorum of members present in person or by proxy, except that the Federal Housing Administration or the Veterans Administration shall have the right to veto amendments while there is Class B membership. Section 2. In the case of any conflict between the Articles of Incorporation and these By-Laws, the Articles shall control; and in the case of any conflict between the Declaration and these By-Laws or the Articles, the Declaration shall control. -6- . ' . . e ai'~.~.,.': . ~I::"~'.l-",'''' . ~~ I..n..:l '., I 509 I 523 S::: :i: ."U: CJ. F L. ARTICLE XIV MISCELLANEOUS The fiscal year of the Association shall begin on the 1st day of January and end on the 31st day of December of every year, except that the first fiscal year shall begin on the date of incorporation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we, being all of the directors of the GREENS POINTE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC., have hereunto set our hands this day of\l \1\',\- \.._ , 1983. ; .~ " .~,---.f;..- \__t_......' STATE OF FLORIDA \ \ COUNTY OF SEMINOLE I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized in the State and County aforesaid to take acknowledgments personally appeared PHILIP DIORIO , to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument for the purposes therein expressed. WITNESS my hand and official seal in the County and State last aforesaid this 13th day of December ,1983. i ;\ ,") ;;'." . \ 'r ' ~~.~~~ Notary Public t. ~ 0 tar i ~ t ~S e a 1) " ,_ J 1...- .- My Commission Expires: Notary Public, State of Florida at large My Commission Expires Aug. 17, 1985 SO~IOEO THRU HUCKLEBEAAV, SIBLEV & HARVEY IN9lJAANCE , BONUS, IHC. ..; .' . ~ . . .... r (- ~', "f, STATE OF' FLORIDA COUNTY OF SEMINOLE I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized in the State and County aforesaid to take acknowledgments personally appeared GARY E. MASSEY , to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument for the purposes therein expressed. WITNESS my hand and official seal in the County and State last aforesaid this 13th day of December ,1983. r ' , ~- - ~ .... . ':',). ::, I .' ( r .tN01;_a"r..1al :Seal) : 0 L \ Ct,,' ~~.~ Notary Public My Commission Expires: Notary Public. State of Florida at large My C,ommlsslbn Expires Aug. 17, 1985 [V.lNOEO THRU HOCKLEBERRY, SIBLEY & HARVEY INSUl'ANCE . BONDS. IHe. -7- . .. r' ~ . . e e L! --:-. r'\ (~: ' . .....JUI__.\ /509 I 5 2 [/. S:':. '<_l': CJ. FL. STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF SililNOLE I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized in the State and County aforesaid to take acknowledgments personally ap~earea MIGillL ES~ , to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument for the purposes therein expressed. WITNESS my hand and official seal in the County and State last aforesaid this 13th___ day of Dec~r 1983. '\ .', .~..\,. ....-:.... i' r'. (Notat"ial S~al) ~~,~~~ Notary Public \ \ d ~.\ Hy Commission Expires: ~taCory Pu~jc, State of Florida at Large -, mITMSllon Expires Aug. 17, 1985 BONDEO THFtU HUCkLEBERAY. SIBLEY , HAIt\llY 'lifSU"ANCE I BONOS. INC. " ............ CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, do hereby certify: THAT I am duly elected and acting secretary of GREENS POINTE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida corporation, and THAT the foregoing By-Laws constitute the original By-Laws of said Association, as duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors thereof, held on the 13 day of J>'... 1983. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Association .:z>e4. , 1983. subscribed my name and this /.3 day of ~7<e ~hf~/-1~ Secr ary (Corporate Seal) ~:::J ., c:J ,:> ::0 -. r-. r--.. n-: ~ ;rIg A; ~ 71 ~ ~. .J , g ;~ rt ~ ~ ,'C) '." ""TJ~ ~ /Tt :-f Q .-\ .~Tl ...71 - ex> L..W -8- ( CO o U1 C' -.....J ~ \,\) ~ co o UJ . r--. bll(j)N ~ > M ..-1 <r: ~ H p.~..... CJ:l 0 S ~ ~ (j) UJ (j) bll bll -I-l'"O~ ~ ~'.-I '.-1 ~ ~ ..c p. -I-lCJ:l 4-l ~ o 0 ~ :z; (j) >-. -I-l -I-l 0 ~ '.-10'.-1 U~~ 3~ ~ ~ ;::l -I-l (j) ~ e e CrF:C,',~ ':~~:: ':-: COOK .'_'r'~ 1509 I !:- 9 3 DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, RESTRICTIOIlsr,i:xtm: CO. FL. AGREEMENT OF MAINTENANCE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: WHEREAS, PINE GROVE HOLDING CORP., a Florida corporation is the owner of real property located in Seminole County, Florida, described as follows, to-wit: All of GREENS POINTE, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 29 , pages'2~~5-,Z6,~ Publ ic Records of Seminole County, Florida. AND WHEREAS, Developer desires that all of the above described real property be subject to like restrictions for the mutual benefit and protection of itself and all parties, individual, corporate or otherwise, who may hereafter purchase or acquire said property or any part thereof or any interest in, or lien upon said property or any part thereof. NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the premises, Developer does hereby declare the above described real property to be subject to the following restrictions, reservations, covenants and conditions binding upon said Developer and upon each and every p~rty whether individual, corporate or otherwise, who or which shall have any right, title or interest in said real property or any part thereof, and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns, said restric- tions, reservations, covenants and conditions being as follows: 1. DEFINITIONS. (a) "Association" shall mean and refer to GREENS POINTE Homeowners Association, Inc., a Florida corporation not for profit, its successors and assigns. (b) "Properties" shall mean and refer to that certain real property described in the Declaration of Covenants, Condi- tions and Restrictions, and such additions thereto as may hereafter be brough within the jurisdiction of the Association. (c) "Lot" shall mean and refer to any plot of land shown upon the recorded subdivision map of the Properties with the exception of the Common Area. ~~ LAw OFFICES MASSEY, ALPER & WALDEN, P. A. ALTAMONTE SPRINGS. FLORIDA 32714 ONE DOUGLAS PLACE 112 WEST CITRUS STREET (305) 869-0900 e 1,"'_ ,,; r'c;;,.' ... r I . ; ,__...L I ....,.) QOC~ r~~E 1509 1 l~ 9 l~ (d) "Member" shall mean and S:fsh:f:eLlfOOoFlthose persons entitled to membership as provided in the Declaration. Members shall also be members of the Highlands Homeowners Association. (e) "Owner" shall mean and refer to the record owner, whether one or more persons or entities, of the fee simple title to any lot which is a part of the Properties, including contract sellers, but excluding those having such interest merely as security for the performance of an obligation. (f) "Developer" shall mean and refer to PINE GROVE HOLDING CORP., its successors, assigns, and transferees if such successors, assigns, or transferees should acquire more than one undeveloped lot from the Developer for the purpose of develop- mente (g) "Restrictions" shall mean and refer to these Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions and Agreement of Main- tenance applicable to the Development recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Seminole County, Florida. (h) "Development" shall mean and refer to all of the property as is hereinabove set forth and as from time to time added to in conformance herewith. ( i ) "Maintenance Year" shall mean and refer to a year running from 1st day of January to the 31st day of Decem- ber. (j) "Highlands Homeowners' Association" means the Association which controls and maintains the common areas and amenities of the planned unit development known as "The High- lands", of which development the real property subject to this Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions is a part, and which has recorded a "Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restric- tions in the official records of Seminole County in Book 969, Page 734, with amendments. The said Covenants shall be superior to this Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions and any conflict between the two shall be resolved in favor of the above referred to Declaration of Covenants. The said Declaration of Covenants is incorporated herein by reference, and made a part of this Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions and Agreement of Main- -2- e "";:pr;II '"'-'"~ .' .lJJ;,:.... ~':..:..L.I.;J . ....1\ p,J r":':' '-' '- 1509 1495 2. ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP. 5::"1'"'''' -,.ii.L_E CO. FL. Every person or entity who is a record owner of a fee or undivided fee interest in any lot which is subject by covenant of record to assessment by the Association, including the Seller of an executory contract of sale, shall be a member of the Association. The foregoing is not intended to include persons or entities who hold an interest merely as security for the performance of an obligation. No owner shall have more than one membership per lot owned. Membership shall be appurtenant to and may not be separated from ownership of any lot which is subject to assessment by the Association. Ownership of such lot shall be the sole qualification for membership. 3. VOTING MEMBERSHIP. The Association shall have two classes of voting membership: Class A. Class A nembers shall be all those owners as defined in paragraph 2 hereof with the exception of the Develo- per. Class A members shall be entitled to one vote for each lot in which they hold the interest required for membership by paragraph 2. When more than one person holds such interest in any lot, all such persons shall be members. The vote for such lot shall be exercised as they among themselves determine, but in no event shall more than one vote be cast with respect to any lot. Class B. The Class B member shall be the Developer. The Class B member shall be entitled to three (3) votes for each lot in which it holds the interest required for membership by paragraph 2, provided that the Class B membership shall cease and be converted to Class A membership on or before seven (7) years from date hereof. 4. USE OF COMMON AREAS. Every member shall have a right of enjoyment in and an easement to and over the Properties and such easement shall be appurtenant to and shall pass with the title to every assessed lot, subject to the following provisions: -3- e &:,~! [.".C:'!~ ..I..........L...'...i... COO.\ P/.C~ /509 I i} 9 6 (a) The right of the AssociationS~Hh':afiIfi(i.tfLthe number of guests of members; (b) The right of the Association, in accordance with its Articles and By-laws, to borrow money for the purpose of improving the Properties and facilities and in aid thereof to mortgage said Properties, and the rights of such mortgagee in said Properties shall be subordinate to the rights of the homeowners hereunder; (c) The right of the Association to suspend the voting rights of and right to use the recreational facilities by a membe r, (1) for any period during which an assessment against his lot remains unpaid; and (2) for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days for any infraction of its published rules and regulations; (d) The right of the Association and/or Developer to dedicate or transfer all or any part of the Properties to any public agency, authority, or utility for such purposes and subject to such conditions as may be agreed to by the members. No such dedication or transfer by the Association shall be effective unless an instrument signed by members entitled to cast two-thirds (2/3) of the votes of the Class A membership and two-thirds (2/3) of the votes of the Class B membership, if any, has been recorded, agreeing to such dedication or transfer, and unless written notice of the proposed action is sent to every member not less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty (60) days in advance. 5. ASSESSMENTS. (a) The Developer, for each lot owned within the development, hereby covenants, and each owner of any lot by acceptance of a deed therefor, whether or not it shall be so expressed in any such deed or other conveyance, is deemed to covenant and agree to pay the Association: (1) annual assess- ments or charges and (2) special assessments for capital improvements, such assessments to be fixed, established and collected from time to time as hereinafter provided. The annual and special assessments, together with such interest thereon and -4- e e::L i.:'~.C^::~ CCC;\ ;'/.~:~: 1509 I I:. 9 7 costs of collection thereof, as hereinafter pe~~~,F~hall be a charge on the land and shall be a continuing lien upon the property against which each such assessment is made. Each such assessment, together with such interest, costs and reasonable attorney's fees shall also be the personal obligation of the person who was the owner of such property at the time when the assessment fell due. (b) The assessments levied by the Association shall be used exclusively for the purposes of promoting the recrea- tion, health, safety, and welfare of the residents in the Development and in particular for the improvement and mainten- ance of the Development services, and facilities devoted to this purpose and related to the use and enjoyment of the homes situated upon the Development. (c) Immediately following the conveyance of the first lot to an owner, the maximum annual; assessment shall be $120.00 per lot. Developer guarantees any shortage for two years. (d) Immediately following the conveyance of the first lot to an owner, the maximum annual assessment shall be increas- ed effective January 1st of each year without a vote of the membership in conformance with the rise, if any, of the Consumer Price Index (published by the Department of Labor, Washington, D.C.) for the preceding month of July. ( e ) Immediately following the conveyance of the first lot to an owner, the maximum annual assessment may be increased above that established by the Consumer Price Index formula by a vote of the members for the next succeeding one year, and at the end of each such period of one year, for each succeeding period of one year, provided that any such change shall have the assent of two-thirds (2/3) of the votes of each class of members who are voting in person or by proxy, at a meeting duly called for this purposes, written notice of which shall be sent to all members not less than ten (10) days nor more than thirty (30) days in advance of the meeting, setting forth the purpose of the meeting. -5- e ':fA. ,'.! !J;"~'~'''' t:.-._.,.....Jv..L.J BOCK P~CE 1509 1 l~ 9 8 (f) After consideration of curre~~,niiRh~t1~JJ(mce costs and future needs of the Association, the Board of Directors may fix the annual assessment of an amount not in excess of the maximum. (g) The above assessments are in addition to those of the Highlands Homeowners Association. 6. SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. In addition to the annual assessments authorized above, the Association may levy in any assessment year, a special assessment applicable to that year only, for the purpose of defraying in whole or in part, the cost of any construction or reconstruction, unexpected repair or replacement of a described capital improvement upon the properties, including the necessary fixtures and personal property related thereto, provided that any such assessment shall have the assent of two-thirds (2/3) of the votes of each class of members who are voting in person or by proxy at a meeting duly called for this purpose, written notice of which shall be sellt to all members not less than ten (10) days nor more than thirty (30) days in advance of the meeting setting forth the purpose of the meeting. Both annual and special assessments must be fixed at a uniform rate for all lots and may be collected on a monthly basis, as is more specifically set forth herein; provided, however, the foregoing requirement of uniformity shall not prevent special assessments against any particular lot which are established pursuant to the terms of this Declaration. 7. QUORUM FOR MEETINGS ON ASSESSMENTS. At the first meeting called, as provided in sections 5(e) and 6, hereof, the presence at the meeting of members or of proxies entitled to cast Twenty per cent (20%) of all the votes of each class of membership shall constitute a quorum. If the required quorum is not forthcoming at any meeting, another meeting may be called subject to the notice requirement set forth in sections 5(e) and 6. No such subsequent meeting shall be held more than sixty (60) days following the preceding meeting. -6- e ,"_"" A^"^ .. 'w':"."i/,__ "~..'.; ro:,.~ ;- ,.\GE /509 I h 9 9 8. TERM OF ASSESSMENTS. SE!:,:;v~:: CO. FL. The annual assessments provided for herein shall commence immediately following the conveyance of the first Lot to an owner. The first annual assessment shall be adjusted according to the number of months remaining in the maintenance year. The Board of Directors shall fix the amount of the annual assessment against each lot at least thirty (30) days in advance of each annual assessment period. Written notice of the annual assessment shall be sent to every owner subject thereto. The due dates shall be established by the Board of Directors. The association shall upon demand at any time furnish a certificate in writing signed by an officer of the Association setting forth whether the assessments on a specified lot have been paid. A reasonable charge may be made by the Board for the issuance of these certificates. Such certificates shall be conclusive evidence of payment of any assessment therein stated to have been paid. The Developer, shall, however, maintain all unsold and completed units, together with all vacant lots until a transaction is completed in the name of an Owner-Occupant. 9. DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS. Any assessments which are not paid when due shall be delinquent. If the assessment is not paid within thirty (30) days after the due date, the assessment shall bear interest from the date of delinquency at the rate of fifteen per cent (15%) per annum, and the Association may bring an action at law against the owner personally obligated to pay the same, or foreclose the lien against the property, and interest, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees or any such action shall be added to the amount of such assessment. No owner may wa i ve or otherwise escape liability for the assessments provided for herein by non-use of the properties or abandonment of his lot. 10. MORTGAGES 1 FORECLOSURES. The lien of the assess- ments provided for herein shall be subordinate to the lien of any mortgage or mortgages, or lien of the Highlands Homeowners Association. Sale or transfer of any lot shall not affect the assessment lien. However, the sale or transfer of any lot which -7- e ri <.~~,C:;,l~ A~;J ~ ~Ov.\ 'W' ; /.:.,E 1509 1500 is subject to any mortgage, pursuant l:iR~\a.,~~fJ~. of foreclosure under such mortgage or any proceeding in lieu of the foreclosure thereof, shall extinguish the lien of such assessments as to payment thereof which became due prior to such sale or transfer. No such sale or transfer shall relieve such lot from liability for any assessments thereafter becoming due or from the lien thereof. 11. ASSESSMENT EXEMPTIONS. The following property subject hereto shall be exempt from the assessments created herein: (a) All properties dedicated to and accepted by a local public authority; (b) The properties designated as "Common Area". 12. RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY. No lot shall be used except for single family residen- tial purposes. No building shall be erected, altered, placed, or permitted to remain on any lot other than one single family dwelling not to exceed two (2) stories in height and a private garage for not more than two (2) cars. 13. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE. The Architectural Control Committee shall be composed of three (3) members of the Board of Directors of GREENS POINTE Homeowners Association, Inc., (a Florida corporation not for profit), or three (3) persons appointed by the Board of Direc- tors of said corporation not for profit who shall not necessari- ly be members of the Board of Directors. In the event of death of, or resignation of any member of the committee, the Board of Directors shall designate a successor within sixty (60) days from the date of said death or resignation. 14. PLAN APPROVAL. Except for buildings and structures and all additions and alterations thereto constructed by the Developer, no building shall be erected, placed or altered on any lot until the construction plans and specifications and a plan showing the location of the structure have been approved by the Architec- tural Control Committee as to quality of workmanship and -8- e "~"C'., r.,' ',. . Lf t C, ,~ ~. ,'.) 800\ i',',CE 1509 /50/ materials, harmony of external design~1f'th-~!iIt.ing structures, and as to location with respect to topography and finish grade elevation. The approval of the Highlands Homeowners Association Architectual Review Board is also required. 15. TIME FOR APPROVAL. The committee's approval or disapproval as required in these covenants shall be in writing. In the event the committee or its designated representative fails to approve or disapprove within thirty (30) days after plans and specifications have been submitted to it, or in any event if no suit to enjoin the construction has been commenced prior to the completion thereof, approval will not be required and the related covenants shall be deemed to have been fully complied with. 16. SQUARE FOOTAGE. No principal residence shall be erected or allowed to rema in on any lot unless the square footage area thereof, exclusive of screened porches, garages and storage rooms, shall equal or exceed one thousand One Hundred (1,100) square feet; provided, however, that two-story homes need only have seven hundred (700) square feet on the ground floor. 17. TEMPORARY RESIDENCES. No structure of a temporary character, trailer, boat, motor home, tent, shack, garage, barn or other outbuilding shall be used on any lot at any time as a residence or appendage to such residence, either temporarily or permanently. 18. PROHIBITED VEHICLES. No motor homes, recreational vehicles, boats, trailers or motor vehicles in excess of a 3/4 ton rating, shall be allowed to be kept or parked on any lot, common area, or private road right of way, in excess of forty-eight (48) hours. 19. AERIALS/ANTENNAS. No radio or television aerial or antenna nor any other exterior electronic or electrical equipment or devices of any kind shall be installed or maintained on the exterior of any structure located on a lot or on any portion of any lot occupied by a building or other structure. -9- e . ; r r ' . [C C ~~ :~:,,:: w\.." r :.G:~ I 509 I 502 2. MAIL BOXES 5EI<,: ,,,'-L CO. FL. o mail box or other receptacle of any kind for use in the delivery of mail or magazines, or similar material shall be erected or located on any lot unless the size, location, design and type of material for said boxes or receptacles shall have been approved by the Architectural Control Committee of the Homeowners Association. 21. NUISANCES PROHIBITED. No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on upon any lot, nor shall anything be done thereon which may be or may become an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood. 22. ANIMALS, ETC. No animals, livestock, or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept on any lot, except that dogs, cats or other household pets may be kept provided they are not kept, bred or maintained for any commercial purpose. However, no more than one (1) dogs or cats shall be kept in anyone household at anyone time. 23. SIGNS. No sign of any kind shall be displayed to the public view on any lot except one professional sign of not more than one (1) square foot, one (1) sign of not more than five (5) square feet advertising the property for sale, or rent, or signs used by a builder to advertise the property during the construc- tion and sales period. 24. TRASH~ ETC. No lot shall be used or maintained as a dumping ground for rubbish. Trash, garbage, or other waste shall not be kept except in sanitary containers. All equipment for storage or disposal of such materials shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, and except during pick-up, if required to be placed at the street, all containers shall be kept at the side or rear of all dwellings out of sight from the street. There shall be no burning of trash or any other waste materials. 25. WINDOWS AND FRONT FACADE. -10- e , ~,O:e'f'~:"; _, , ....../,. ..'-.......'1.. ,__ for,.',,' ....'.J',J,\ r. ,\CE 1509 1503 It is prohibited to hang and/OiP,;i:W.€1(ogjett;ments, rugs, or any other materials from the windows or from the front facade of any residence. 26. FENCES, WALLS, ETC. No fence, wall or other structure shall be erected, placed or altered on any lot between any private road right of way and any building situated on said lot. Pr ior to the erection, placement, or alteration of any fence, wall, or other structure behind said area. Owner shall obtain written approval of the Architectural Control Committee. The maximum allowable height of any fence or wall, shall be six (6) feet. 27. SHRUBBERY. It is prohibited for an Owner of a residence, member of his family, or guests to plant any shrubbery, trees, or plants in any position on the common areas, or private road right of way, without the prior written consent of the Architec- tural Control Committee. 28. SWIMMING POOLS. No pool or screening shall be erected or placed on any lot until the construction plans and specifications and a plan showing their location have been approved by the Architectural Control Committee. ~ 29. PARTY WALLS (a) General Rules of Law to Apply. Each wall which is built as a part of the original construction of the buildings upon the Properties and placed on the dividing line between the lots, shall constitute a party wall, and, to the extent not inconsistent with the provisions of this Article, the general rules of law regarding party walls and liability for property damage due to negligence or willful acts or omissions shall apply thereto. (b) Sharing of Repair and Maintenance. The cost of reasonable repair and maintenance of a party wall shall be shared by the owners who make use of the ~all in proportion to such use. -11- e . _,l;,,,:A>:::: ['i';\ .. J"' 'p- v.-; '.. ...',<: /509 /50h (c) Destruction bY-.Iire or Other Casualty. If a $.:.:,,,.,,:1...:: CO. FL. party wall is destroyed or damaged by fire or other casualty and it is not covered by insurance, any owner who has used the wall may restore it, and shall contribute to the cost of restoration thereof in proportion to their use without prejudice, subject, however, to the right of any such owners to call for a larger contribution from the others under any rule or law regarding liability for negligent or willful acts or omissions. ( d ) ">lea t herproof i n9. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Article, an owner who by his negligent or willful act causes the party wall to be exposed to the elements shall bear the whole cost of furnishing the necessary protection against such elements. (e) Right to Contribution Runs with Land. The right of any owner to contribution from any other owner under this Article shall be appurtenant to the land and shall pass to such owner's successors in title. 30. MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES. ( a ) Association. The Association, subject to the rights of the owners as set forth in this Declaration, shall be responsible for the exclusive management and control of the common areas and private road right of ways, street lighting and storm water system, shown on the plat of GREENS POINTE and all improvements thereon. The Association shall keep the same in good, clean, attraction and sanitary condition, order and repair. The Association's duties shall extend to and include the streets, street lighting and storm water system, as shown on said plat. The Association shall semi-annually retain an engineer to perform an inspection of the drainage system and shall be responsible to maintain said system in a state of good repair. ( b) Owner's Responsibility. Each lot owner shall provide exterior maintenance of the dwelling unit upon his lot, including painting, repairing, replacing and caring of roofs, gutters, downspouts, exterior building surfaces, and other exterior improvements, including patio fences, if any. Each lot -12- e CFt~:. l~ rn'-'r.' L'vvl\ .__e :)! ,.,~ I 509 I 505 owner shall also maintain all shrUQM~~jCdnLhis lot, and all patio areas and atrium areas. Such maintenance shall include the landscaping of his lot, patio and atrium, subject to the approval of the Architectural Control Committee as herein provided. Should an owner neglect or fail to maintain any shrubbery on his lot, patio areas or atrium areas, or neglect to maintain the exterior of his dwelling unit, then the Association may maintain or repair the same at such owner's expense. The cost thereof shall become a special assessment against that owner's lot, provided that the requirements for levying a special assessment under paragraph 6 hereof are met prior to actual maintenance or repair. (c) Alterations. No change in color of any exterior walls or change in siding, shingles or other exterior materials installed by Developer shall be allowed. The intent of this subparagraph is to maintain the uniformity of color of exterior walls and types of materials used to replace those installed by Developer. 31. APPLICABILITY. Each person or entity who is a record owner of a fee or undivided fee interest in any lot shall be subject to these restrictions, together with the provisions of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, Articles, By-.laws and Rules and Regulations of The Highlands Homeowners' Association, Inc. 32. AMENDMENT. These covenants and restrictions shall run with and bind the land, and shall inure to the benefit of and be enforce- able by the Association, or the owner of any lot subject to this Notice of Restrictions and Agreement of Maintenance, their respective legal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns, for a term of twenty (20) year: from the date this document is recorded after which time said covenants shall be automatically extended for successive periods of ten (10) years. The covenants and restrictions of this document may be amended during the first twenty (20) year period by an instrument signed by not -13- e ,'-,r', e'p", : : r f .: '. : - ~, ... .. ~, . . v.I. . 1.."... '-' 8081-( p~C~ /509 / 506 s:::;.::: :J~E co. FL. less than Seventy-five (75%) of the lot owners, and thereafter by an instrument signed by not less than fifty per cent (50%) of the lot owners. 33. REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS. For violation or a breach of any provisions herein by any person claiming under by, through or under the Developer and/or Association or by virtue of any judicial proceedings any owner and/or the Association or an institutional first mort- Sjagee, or any of them, severally, shall have the right to proceed at law for damages or in equity to compel compliance of any of them, or for such other relief as may be appropriate. In addition to the foregoing right, the Association shall have the right whenever there shall have been built within the parcel any structure which is in violation of this Agreement, to enter upon the property where such violation of this Agreement exists, and summarily abate or remove the same at the expense of the owner, provided, however, the Association shall then make the necessary repairs, construction, etc., necessary to insure that the property and improvements where such violation occurred shall be in the same condition as it was before said violation occurred, and any such entry and abatement or removal shall not be deemed a trespass. The failure promptly to enforce any of the provisions of this agreement shall not bar their subsequent endorsement. 34. CONVEYANCE OF COMMON AREAS. The Developer hereby covenants for itself, its successors and/or assigns, that it will convey in fee simple title to the Association all properties designated "common area" as delineated on the plat of GREENS POINTE, but no later than December 31st, 1986. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and day of " ._, . .~\ -! \~ . \ .,,'1..... ",,\t',; \ ~-~ , 1983. seals this -14- e ,. ,- - ~,. . ~ r i ; ~; i ,,:" . . "-:.r, I 509 ! 507 WITNESSES: S~, :;....:C'L[ CO. r:L. :- ~. . t ,. . ", j ~ (1 "'. PINE G~O~E HOLDING CORP. By:' ,',." ' \L~~llJ~ PHILIP \ORIO .' .... , , . \- ' ~L~ ",' "". ," - __ v~ '--' ,,~.,n .... I. :'-*.J '-~ (~:,:" -' '" ,.;y.,' IJ .......... ./," 3 'I: ,\ (CORPORATE SEAL) STATE OF FIDRIDA COUNTY Of SfltlNOLE BEFORE ME, a duly authorized Notary Public in and for the State of Flor~~ at Large, personally appeared PHILIP DIORIO, known to me personally and known to be the President of PINE GROVE HOLDING CORP., the corporation described in the foregoing Notice of Restrictions, and he acknowledged before me that he executed the foregoing in his capacity as President of PINE GROVE HOLDING CORP., for the purposes therein expressed. 'l^IITNESS my hand and official seal at Altarronte Springs Seminole County, Florida 13th day of DecEmber , 1983. , this '. ' rf .._1(..... ..." , (", ~~ (NOTARIAL~SE~L) " \ ,-' ~ ". u U \- . ~~r~ Notary Public ,- My Commission Expires: Notary Public. State of Florida at large My Commission Expires Aug, 17. 1985 BONDED THRU HUCKlEBERRV. SISLEY & HARVEY INSURANCE & BONDS. INC. v ~ -. '. ". ~. . . . . . . . This instrument was prepared by: GARY E. MASSEY, ESQ. MASSEY, ALPER & WALDEN, P.A. One Douglas Place 112 West Citrus Street Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 (305) 869-0900 ~::J . (:. ~~'"") ,., ::0 ( 'J -:-,.-- ~ 1"1 ,,' ~.,\O ':D ".0 00 -) .~! :".J ---.~ ~ C? . ." C> :fJ .} 0 ',~ f" U1 J' .- < A' ---< 1"1 -'~J --i0 ;n C ,.0 .:;; :1= c:~- ... '''::0 "' U1 co :....., Q LA.> -15- " ~ ,. ~ .~ I~ ~ ,~~, ~) \~ e '&;'1'0': ....,J......'i\__ LLJC:\ I, I 5 0 9 I 508 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION SD;.::CL.:: CJ. Fl. OF GREENS POINTE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC. The undersigned, by these Articles, associate themselves for the purpose of forming a Corporation, not for profit, under Chapter 617, Florida Statutes, and certify as follows: ARTICLE I NAME AND LOCATION. The name of the corporation is GREENS POINTE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC., hereinafter referred to as the "Association". The principal office of the corporation shall be located at winter Springs, Florida , but meetings of members and directors may be held-E;t--such places within the State of Florida, Counties of Orange and Seminole, as may be designated by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS Section 1. "Association" shall mean and refer to the GREENS POINTE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida corpora- tion not for profit, its successors and assigns. Section 2. "Properties" shall mean and refer to that certain real property described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, and such additions thereto as may hereafter be brought within the jurisdiction of the Association. Section 3. "Common Area" shall mean all real property owned by the Association for the common use and enjoyment of the Owners. Section 4. "Lot" shall mean and refer to any plot of land shown upon any recorded subdivision map of the Properties with the exception of the Common Area. Section 5. "Owner" shall mean and refer to the record owner, whether one or more persons or entities, of the fee simple title to any Lot which is a part of the Properties, including contract sellers, but excluding those having such interest merely as security for the performance of an obliga- t ion. Section 6. "Declarant" shall mean and refer to PINE GROVE HOLDING CORPORATION, a Florida corporation, its successors and assigns if such successors or assigns should acquire more than one undeveloped Lot from the Declarant for the purpose of development. Section 7. "Declaration" shall mean and refer to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions applicable to the Properties recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, in Official Records Book -'509, Page 11tQ3. Section 8. "Member" shall mean and refer to those persons entitled to membership as provided in the Declaration. ARTICLE III Purpose. The purpose for which organized is to provide an entity for the tenance of common areas, streets, street to provide assessments for common property the Association is operation and main- lights and sewers and maintenance. LAw OFFICES MASSEY, ALPER & WALDEN, P. A. ONE DOUGLAS PLACE 112 WEST CITRUS STREET AL T AMONTE SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32714 (305) 869.0900 e e L;~;~: ;',' r n,j;"1"" L;",J'_t\ /509 I 509 ARTICLE IV S::; ':,'.-!_L CJ. FL. Powers. The powers of the Association shall be governed by the following provisions: The powers of terms of following: Association will have the common law and statutory a corporation not for profit, not in conflict with the these Articles including but not limited to the A. To make and collect assessments against members as unit owners to defray the costs, expenses and losses of the Association. B. To use the proceeds of the assessments in the exercis- ing of powers and duties. c. The maintenance, repair, replacement and operation of the common area property including easements. D. The purchase of insurance for the common area property and insurance for the protection of the Association and its members. E. The reconstruction of improvements after casualty and the further improvements of the common areas property. F. To make and amend reasonable regulations respecting the use of the common area property. G. To enforce by legal means the provisions of these Articles, the By-Laws of the Association, the Restrictions and regulations for use of the common area property. H. To contract for the management of the Association and to delegate to such manager all such powers and duties of the Association that are necessary in the opinion of the Directors of the Association for the manager to effectively manage same. I. To employ personnel to perform the services required for the proper operation of the common area property. ~, " f\ ~ J. To acquire and enter into agreements, when approved by the membership, whereby it acquires leaseholds, memberships or other possessory or use interests in lands or facilities, including but not limited to country clubs, golf courses, marinas and other recreational facilities, whether or not contiguous to the lands of GREENS POINTE intended to provide for the enjoyment, recreation or other use for benefit of the members. All funds and the titles to all properties acquired by the Association and their proceeds shall be held in trust for the members. Powers of the Association shall be subject to and shall be exercised in accordance with the provisions of the Restrictions and the By-Laws. ARTICLE V MEETING OF MEMBERS section 1. Annual Meetings. The first annual meeting of the members shall be held within one year from the date of incorporation of the Association, and each subsequent regular annual meeting of the members shall be held on the same day of the same month of each year thereafter, at the hour of 7:00 o'clock, P.M. If the day for the annual meeting of the members is a legal holiday, the meeting will be held at the same hour on the first day following which is not a legal holiday. -2- e . C~.2-::~~cLS cr.;,,. .. ." ,~ ....\.....\ I,,'):":' /509 /5/0 Section 2. Special Meetings. S~o:~~:t Ciaefi:ltings of the members may be called at any time by the president or by the Board of Directors, or upon written request of the members who are entitled to vote one-fourth (1/4) of all of the votes of the Class A membership. section 3. Notice of Meetings. Written notice of each meeting of the members shall be given by, or at the direction of, the secretary or person authorized to call the meeting, by mailing a copy of such notice, postage prepaid, at least 15 days before such meeting to each member entitled to vote thereat, addressed to the member's address last appearing on the books of the Association, or supplied by such member to the Association for the purpose of notice. Such notice shall specify the place, day and hour of the meeting, and, in the case of a special meeting, the purpose of the meeting. section 4. Quorum. The presence at the meeting of members entitled to cast, or of proxies entitled to cast, Twenty percent (20%) of the votes of each class of membership shall constitute a quorum for any action except as otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation, the Declaration, or these By-Laws. If, however, such quorum shall not be present or represented at any meeting, the members entitled to vote thereat shall have power to adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum as aforesaid shall be present or be represented. section 5. Proxies. At all meetings of members, each member may vote in person or by proxy. All proxies shall be in writing and filed with the secretary. Every proxy shall be revocable and shall automatically cease upon conveyance by the member of his Lot. ARTICLE VI BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SELECTION: TERM OF OFFICE section 1. Number. The affairs of this Association shall be managed by a Board of at least three (3) but no more than nine (9) directors, who need not be members of the Association. section 2. Term of Office. At the first annual meeting the members shall elect one director for a term of one year, one director for a term of two years and one director for a term of three years; and at each annual meeting thereafter the members shall elect one director for a term of three years. section 3. Removal. Any director may be removed from the Board, with or without cause, by a majority vote of the members of the Association. In the event of death, resignation or removal of a director, his successor shall be selected by the remaining members of the Board and shall serve for the unexpired term of his predecessor. section 4. Compensation. No directors shall receive compensation for any service he may render to the Association. However, any director may be reimbursed for his actual expenses incurred in the performance of his duties. section 5. Action Taken without a Meeting. The directors shall have the right to take any action in the absence of a meeting which they could take at a meeting by obtaining the written approval of all the directors. Any action so approved shall have the same effect as though taken at a meeting of the directors. The names and addresses for the first Board of Directors who shall hold office until their successors are elected and qualified or until removed are as follows: -3- e e ,'r_^ r r" r, :r ~ ~ -, n . , ". . ccc:\ .~ ."'- 1,. lS09 151 I PHILIP DIORIO 631 N. Indigo Roaa:.:j:;~L.::CJ.FL. Altamonte springs, FL 32701 GARY E. l'1ASSEY One Douglas Place 112 West Citrus Street Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 /'VlIGUEL ESTRELLA 631 N. Indigo Road Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 ARTICLE VII NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Section 1. Nomination. Nomination for election to the Board of Directors shall be made by a Nominating Committee. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the annual meeting. The Nominating Committee shall consist of a Chairman, who shall be a member of the Board of Directors, and two or more members of the Association. The Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the Board of Directors prior to each annual meeting of the members, to serve from the close of such annual meeting until the close of the next annual meeting and such appointment shall be announced at each annual meeting. The Nominating Committee shall make as many nominations for election to the Board of Directors as it shall in its discretion determine, but not less than the number of vacancies that are to be filled. Such nominations may be made from among members or non-members. section 2. Election. Election to the Board of Directors shall be by secret written ballot. At such election the members or their proxies may cast, in respect to each vacancy, as many votes as they are entitled to exercise under the provisions of the Declaration. The persons receiving the largest number of votes shall be elected. Cumulative voting is not permitted. ARTICLE VIII MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS Section 1. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held monthly without notice, at such place and hour as may be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Board. Should said meeting fall upon a legal holiday, then that meeting shall be held at the same time on the next day which is not a legal holiday. section 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held when called by the President of the Association, or by any two directors, after not less than three (3) days notice to each director. Section 3. Quorum. shall constitute a quorum act or decision done or present at a duly held shall be regarded as the A majority of the number of directors for the transaction of business. Every made by a majority of the directors meeting at which a quorum is present act of the Board. ARTICLE IX POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 1. power to: Powers. The Board of Directors shall have (a) adopt and publish rules and regulations governing the use of the Common Area and facilities, and the personal conduct of the members and their guests thereon, and to establish penalties for the infraction thereof; (b) suspend the voting rights and right to use of the recreational facilities of a member during any period in which such member shall be in default in the payment of any assessment -4- e . or:-.J' co~~;\ e,c .. i '-,,- i ,..:.,:'::' 1509 /512 ('~-t. ',' .' ;.." I'D F' levied by the Association. Such rignt's~~may. a'1.so be suspended after notice and hearing, for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days for infraction of published rules and regulations; (c) exercise for the Association all powers, duties and authority vested in or delegated to the Association and not reserved to the membership by other provisions of these By-Laws, the Articles of Incorporation, or the Declaration; (d) declare the office of a member of the Board of Directors to be vacant in the event such member shall be absent from three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the Board of Directors; and (e) employ a manager, an independent contractor, or such other employees as they deem necessary, and to prescribe their duties. Section 2. Directors to: Duties. It shall be the duty of the Board of (a) cause to be kept a complete record of all its acts and corporate affairs and to present a statement thereof to the members at the annual meeting of the members, or at any special meeting when such statement is requested in writing by one-fourth (l/4) of the Class A members who are entitled to vote; (b) supervise all officers, agents and employees of this Association, and to see that their duties are properly perform- ed. (c) as more fully provided in the Declaration, to: (I) fix the amount of the annual assessment against each Lot at least thirty (3D) days in advance of each annual assessment period; (2) send written notice of each assessment to every Owner subject thereto at least thirty (3D) days in advance of each annual assessment period; and (3) foreclose the lien against any property for which assessments are not paid within thirty (3D) days after due date or to bring an action at law against the owner personally obligated to pay the same. (d) issue, or to cause an appropriate officer to issue, upon demand by any person, a certificate setting forth whether or not any assessment has been paid. A reasonable charge may be made by the Board for the issuance of these certificates. If a certificate states an assessment has been paid, such certificate shall be conclusive evidence of such payment; (e) procure and maintain adequate liability and hazard insurance on property owned by the Association; (f) cause all officers or employees having fiscal responsibilities to be bonded, as it may deem appropriate; (g) cause the Common Area to be maintained. ARTICLE X OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES Section 1. Enumeration of Offices. The officers of this Association shall be a president and vice-president, who shall at all times be members of the Board of Directors, a secretary and a treasurer, and such other officers as the Board may from time to time by resolution create. -5- e :. r:.l L-....' .... i\ ..,,0 I 509 I 5 I 3 Section 2. officers shall take Directors following S~i.;:; ~~ :_E co. FL. Election of Officers. The election of place at the first meeting of the Board of each annual meeting of the members. Section 3. Term. The officers of this Association shall be elected annually by the Board and each shall hold office for one (1) year unless he shall sooner resign, or shall be removed, or otherwise disqualified to serve. Section 4. Special Appointments. such other officers as the affairs of require, each of whom shall hold office such authority and perform such duties as time to time, determine. The Board may elect the Association may for such period, have the Board may, from Section 5. Resignation and Removal. Any officer may be removed from office with or without cause by the Board. Any officer may resign at any time giving written notice to the Board, the president or the secretary. Such resignation shall take effect on the date of receipt of such notice or at any later time specified therein, and unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Section 6. Vacancies. A vacancy in any office may be filled by appointment by the Board. The officer appointed to such vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the term of the officer he replaces. Section 7. Mul!iEle Offices. The offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by the same person. No person shall simultaneously hold more than one of any of the other offices except in the case of special offices created pursuant to Section 4 of this Article. Section 8. follows: Duties. The duties of the officers are as President (a) The president shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors; shall see that orders and resolutions of the Board are carried out; shall sign all leases, mortgages, deeds and other written instruments and shall co-sign all checks and promissory notes. Vice-President (b) The vice-president shall act in the place and stead of the president in the event of his absence, inability or refusal to act, and shall exercise and discharge such other duties as may be required of him by the Board. Secretary (c) The secretary shall record the votes and kept the minutes of all meetings and proceedings of the Board and of the members; keep the corporate seal of the Association and affix it on all papers requiring said seal; serve notice of meetings of the Board and of the members; keep appropriate current records showing the members of the Association together with their addresses, and shall perform such other duties as required by the Board. Treasurer (d) The treasurer shall receive and deposit in appro- priate bank accounts all monies of the Association and shall disburse such funds as directed by resolution of the Board of Directors; shall sign all checks and promissory notes of the Association; keep proper books of account; cause an annual audit of the Association books to be made by a public accountant at the completion of each fiscal year; and shall prepare an annual -6- e . r....- " l :. r c : '~ ._ .::,e l':/,C: r.r,rl'" l.J-......d'. /509 I 5 I i} S~r<;::~~:: co. FL. budget and a statement of income and expenditures to be present- ed to the membership at its regular annual meeting, and deliver a copy of each to the members. The names and addresses of the officers who shall serve until their successors are designated by the Board of Directors are as follows: PHILIP DIORIO 631 N. Indigo Road Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 PRESIDENT GARY E. MASSEY One Douglas Place 112 West Citrus Street Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 SECRETARY MIGUEL ESTRELLA 631 N. Indigo Road Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 VICE-PRESIDENT/ TREASURER ARTICLE XI Indemnification. Every Director and every officer of the Association shall be indemnified by the Association against all expenses and liabilities including counsel fees reasonably incurred by or imposed upon him in connection with proceeding or settlement, or any proceeding to which he may be a party or in which he may become involved by reason of his being or having been a Director or officer of the Association whether or not he is a Director or officer at the time such expenses are incurred except when the Director or officer is adjudged guilty of willful misfeasance or malfeasance in the performance of his duties; provided that in the event of a settlement, the indemni- fication shall apply only when the Board of Directors approve such settlement and reimbursement is being for the best interest of the Association. The foregoing right of indemnification shall be in addition to and not exclusive of all other rights to which such Director or officer may be entitled. ARTICLE XII By-Laws. The first By-Laws of the Association shall be adopted by the Board of Directors and may be altered, amended or rescinded by a majority of a quorum of members present in person or by proxy except that the Federal Housing Administration or the Veterans Administration shall have the right to veto amendments while there is class "B" membership. ARTICLE XIII Amendments. Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation shall be proposed and adopted in the following manner. Notice of the subject matter of the proposed amendment shall be included in a notice of any meeting at which a proposed amend- ment is considered. A resolution for the adoption of the proposed amendment may be proposed either by the Board of Directors or by members of the Association. Directors and members not present in person or by proxy at the meeting considering the amendment may express their approval in writing providing such approval is delivered to the Secretary at or prior to the meeting. Except as else- where provided, such approvals must be by not less than three members of the Board of Directors and by not less than seventy-five (75%) percent of the votes of the membership of the Association. A copy of each amendment shall be certified by the Secretary of State and recorded in the Public Records of seminole County, Florida. liY~1;&ii~~ ;.",~,-,~.".,,;;['" .""... ---- e ::~... :.:'.",:~ '.j, - ,,"_..; ~ I....~ :~s~:;: F.~.G:: 1509 I 5 I 5 ARTICLE XIV SL:ji-i::~C:LE CO. FL. Term. The term of the Association shall be perpetual. ARTICLE XV BOOKS AND RECORDS The books, records and papers of the Association shall at all times, during reasonable business hours, be subject to inspection by any member. The Declaration, the Articles of Incorporation and the By-Laws of the Association shall be available for inspection by any member at the principal office of the Association, where copies may be purchased at reasonable cost. ARTICLE XVI ASSESSMENTS As more fully provided in the Restriction, each member is obligated to pay to the Association annual and special assess- ments which are secured by a continuing lien upon the property against which the assessment is made. Any assessments which are not paid when due shall be delinquent. If the assessment is not paid within thirty (30) days after the due date, the assessment shall bear interest from the date of delinquency at the rate of fifteen percent (15%) per annum, and the Association may bring an action at law against the Owner personally obligated to pay the same or foreclose the lien against the property, and interest, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees of any such action shall be added to the amount of such assessment. No Owner may waiver or otherwise escape liability for the assess- men t prov ided for here in by non-use of the Common Area or abandonment of his Lot. In addition, Assessments are due the Highlands Homeowners Association. ARTICLE XVII CORPORATE SEAL The Association shall have a seal in circular form having within its circumference the words: "GREENS POINTE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC.", and "Corporation not for profit." ARTICLE XVIII MISCELLANEOUS The fiscal year of the Association shall begin on the 1st day of January and end on the 31st day of December of every year, except that the first fiscal year shall begin on the date of incorporation. ARTICLE XIX Subscribers. The names and addresses of the subscribers of these Articles of Incorporation are as follows: PHILIP DIORIO 631 N. Indigo Road Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 GARY E. MASSEY One Douglas Place 112 West Citrus Street Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 MIGUEL ESTRELLA 631 N. Indigo Road Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 ARTICLE XX Resident Agent. The name and office of the Resident Agent upon whom service of the Association may be affected is: -8- . . . . I_I, . [O~':: /509 /516 GARY E. MASSEY One Oou~las Place 112 West Citrus Street A1tamonte Springs, FL 32714 s::r:;::._E CO. FL. The above-named Resident Agent joins in execution of these Articles to evidence his acceptance of his designation as Resident Agent and his agreement to comply with Florida Statutes governin~ corporate resident a~ents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the subscribers to these Articles of Incorporation have fixed their hands a90 seals this i2) day of \'--'- '~~~..l=-~ _ , 1 9 8 3 . " v PH I"b. I P; I .\ ,. I ! '\~\ \~Ur~ D ~OR I 0 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF SEMINOLE I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized in the State and County aforesaid to take acknowledgments personally appeared PHILIP DIORIO, GARY E. MASSEY, MIGUEL ESTRELLA, to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument for the purposes therein expressed. WITNESS my hand and official seal in the County and State last aforesaid this. \~q;l- day of ~- ~v~~q,- , 1983. (I\jQTARli1~:(SE.AL ) ~'.D ~~ ~ Notary Public ,..,\I\\II_I.',j/.,...., /'J~\E. T. ":' .:' <", " . , .-/ ','" ' ....Pi -" L\G/ \'"."~": ~..~..". ...- "'."1,, (_ : "" My Commission Expires: Notary Public, State of Florida at Large My Commission Expires Aug. 17. 1985 BONDED THRU HUCKLEBERRV, SIBlEV & HARVEV INSURANCE & BONOS. IHe. ACCEPTANCE BY RESIDENT AGENT I, GARY E. MASSEY, hereby accept as res~den~.~gent, for GREENS POINTE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC., thlS ) \~ 1 day of ____._~-!._~._~ _ , 1983. ' t / / J//., L {I /'.'/ (';ARY ,.J E. MAS'SE~ /')/ i/ :::::J "'1 C'') 01 ,-").("") :n rn r n1 ..f..,"'l r-.. 0 'n ~o J"': r.?fr ~ ...-.- "::) ~ g '.i~ '~t ~ :.~("') . ~ 'U .0..." -- -'1c~iYi :~, c .. ex:> L,U ( ex:> C> CJ1 c en .1:7' -9- q ".. "' A DAVID N. BERRIEN .CLERK OF CtRCUIT COURT S[Ml;~OL[ COWHY. Fl. eOROED & VERIFIED 329222 Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions and Agreement of Maintenance This Amendment made as of this 18 th day of September, 1985 by Pine Grove Holding Corporation, whose principal place of business is 500 E. Semoran Boulevard, Casselberry, Florida ( the "Developer" ) amending the Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions, and Agreement of Maintenance of "Greenspointe" Subdivision. WHEREAS the Developer has heretofore recorded the "Declaration" at Book 1509 Pages 1493 to 1507, inclusive, of the Public Records of Seminole County, FLORIDA, and WHEREAS Article 32 on Page 13 of the "Declaration" states that "the covenants and restrictions of this document may be amended during the first twenty (20) year period by an instrument signed by not less than seventy-five (75%) of the lot owners" and WHEREAS the Developer is the owner of not less than seventy five (75%) of the lots, and WHEREAS the proposed amendment is not inconsistent with the Declaration. NOW, THEREFORE, the Developer declares that the DECLARATION is amended as follows: 1. The following sub-paragraph shall be added to paragraph 11 on page 8: (c) all of those lots on which Certificates of Occupancy have not yet been issued by the Ci ty of Winter Springs. . (AME . NDED MAR 27 J .1.2..2.Q.L No article, paragraph, sub-paragraph or section is mo~ or amended hereby except as set forth above, and the remainder of the Declaration remains in full force and effect. Executed the day and year first above written. by: fHIS IN~RUMENT PREPARED BY: ~~~E r&'\)'''~'c @ ~[;,-,'K. .t.t:-......L -t ~ _ \J.1 vd-i~ .. ? a ,~\.( ~t)::: ~ 1. 1 (.1 0 ,', ~ OJ <n 0 m -..a ~~ 3: ~, ::z: (.!.) c, 0 ~. r ,- m ..... ("') 0 c::> c; I:::> :'~..J ." CD ""'0 c:= r ~"'-, CJ C"l en [Tl .. '. -. I . '" . . ....,. <1\ ~.., . e e ., ~ Be fore me, the unders igned au thori ty, personally appeared Philip A. Diorio, known to me to be the Pres iden t of the corporation named above and he acknowledged executing the foregoing Amendment freely and voluntarily under authori ty duly vested in him by said corporation and that the seal affixed thereto is the true corporate seal of said corporation. -.., CD en 0 m -.., 0= 3::: :;>t...., Z CJ..) , ~, n 0 :x- I m ,- ;:r. n ,.... 0 c::> <J = ~, ..., c.o "tl= I > c." c::> C') -.., m STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY,OF SEMINOLE Witness my hand and official seal in the County, and State last aforesaid this 18th day of September, 1985. " .. ;." J /"1 - ;:, vI) ',v\: ~ -p : '. ... <;...: = Notary Pu blic, stant oifJbn4a, Altarie: g My Commission (xplres. Au&. ~2/ 1.988 J" Bonded 8, SAfEallasior~"" ~'" III Ametq.. ",' ,: . ',," . ..,.. ~ " . l.. ,,' '111,., ,.. ,,\' fJ'fo+,r . , G\I. . ' 329221 :l .RECORDED & VERIFIED \~,_ J985 SEP 23 \ P14 12: AD '. 'I' e DAVID N, BERRIEN CLERK OF CIECUIT COURT sr:r'.;HOLE CQi;!iiY. FL. Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions and Agreement of Maintenance T his Am en dm e n t mad e as 0 f t his 1 8 t h day 0 f S e p t em be r , 19 8 5 by Pine Grove Holding Corporation, whose principal place of business is 500 E. Semoran Boulevard, Casselberry, Florida ( the "Developer" ) amending the Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions, and Agreement of Maintenance of "Greenspointe" Subdivision. -.., (:) (/l 0 ITl -.., ~.-" 3: ~ Z C-\.) 0 C~ r- ~. ITl n ;-r 0 C) <-. ''-' ."., CD :>J Cl= r- :t>- <. OJ c::> C") ~ rn WHEREAS the Developer has heretofore recorde~,-. the If Declaration" at Book 1509 Pages 1493 to 1507, inclusive, of the Public Records of Seminole County, FLORIDA,-and WHEREAS Article 32 on Page 13 of the "Declaration" states that "the covenants and restrictions of this' document. may be amended during the first twenty (20) year period by an instrument signed by not less than seventy-five (75%) of the lot owners" and WHEREAS the Developer is the owner of not less than seventy five (75%) of the lots, and WHEREAS the proposed amendment IS not inconsistent with the Declaration. NOW, THEREFORE, the Developer declares that the DECLARATION IS amended as follows: 1. In paragraph 12. on page 8-delete the following: " a pri va te garage for not more than two (2) cars." and add the following: " a private garage for not more than three (3) cars.1f No article, paragraph, sub-paragraph or section is modified or amended hereby except as set forth above, and _the remainder of the Declaration remains In full force ind effect. Executed the day and year first above written. ~. Ir. )fbV~]LDI NG ~~~{o:,,: ~L b . !.~I I ,','~ y. \'0\ ~. t~'.'.? ) ft,~:-J:' _PHILIP\r DIORIO, "pr'e:'s"~~':'~';'" j T . THIS 1t~~I,RUr~E~ PREPARED BY: ,,! ' ' ,~ . .. . \. " Ii" ;~J'-\I\':t f" ~~ "l J~. ~ \<... \.. t--: 6~ . ---'''''. \-- (1~ ,-\L" ,', ,., '0_ _ .~ V I '" I. ..... _I~ . ;~~{' r aI<-'L'=-\~1- 51..'1 q r" Gft2 "~A.,.;.'1,) (_I \./ t/ O~, ~I~- 'I v i"~ I II) . ......,'1 ,>..J:s lv{.1 '[3''''/ U' \ ,- -------- -F ... '. . , , ) I e . STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF SEMINOLE Cl -.... C) (/l ~~ rn -.... . 3: Z (J.) ~ C) ~. r ,- I'T1 ~....-: n r' " C) c::> ..,., ;;"-' ...., CD -U:c..: r >~. c::> C) rT1 (J1 Before me, the undersigned authori ty, personally appeared .Philip A. Diorio, known to me to be the President of the corporation named above and he acknowledged executing the foregoing Amendment freely and voluntarily under authori ty duly vested in him by said corporation and that the seal affixed thereto is the true corporate seal of said corporation. Witness my hand and official seal in the County and State last aforesaid this 18th day of September, 1985. .r..~".~,,"N'''---''.~. J.'--'" "_ .-,: ..,-~~ ?..:f / ............. .......-" - ...... \".. .... . . "') . ,". Notary PUbli~, State of Florida At largi~ _ .....':.-. \ My Commission Expires AlJ& 22 1988 '.' · - ~ Se.dod 8, WECO InslIme. ~"""n, ~ ~ ,:,.: ., ~. , ,) "' .',,...... . ..,,': ~~.. ". f. [.:.~.. .........".... " i~, .... " ~. "".'1"0191\\\\\ e e.:Ct.l i-'L:>,~ZAGE d:i}51 ' oCJ "7 /4P' - 11 '~ ~ I~ 2165 I 460 SEMINOLE CO. FL. SECOND ~ENDMENT TO D~TION OF COVENANT, RESTRICTIONS AND AGREEMENT OF MAINTENANCE. WHEREAS, pine Grove Holding Corp. recorded a Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions and Agreement of Maintenance (hereinafter "Declaration") in Official Records Book 1509, Pages 1493 to 1507, Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, when it was the owner of certain real property located in seminole County, Florida, described as follows (hereinafter the "Neighborhood"): All of Greens pointe, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 29, Pages 24 to 27, Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. WHEREAS, the Declaration was amended by the Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions, and Agreement of Maintenance (hereinafter the "Amendment"), recorded in Officia =c :;;.. ;:':0 Records Book 1773, Page 906, Public Records of Seminole County ~ -..J Florida; WHEREAS, the Declaration provided, among other things, th g N the Declaration may be amended during the first twenty year period by an instrument signed by not less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the lot owners; and WHEREAS, the undersigned constitutes not less than seventy- five percent (75%) of the lot owners; NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned lot owners hereby declare that the Neighborhood shall be held, sold, conveyed, leased, mortgaged and otherwise dealt with subject to the easements, This document was prepared by and should be returned to: MAUREEN A. AFAOO, Esquire Post Office Box 1171 Orlando, FL 32802 c::::> ('..) en CD C:J <.:5 (,0 c::) ~ ( -~ (/'t r..... ~ ~~ '7' -'" .-v ~ -~);.> ~o:.v ~::-..:,,~ ~;~ fi ,-- '--'.- - :"1-1 ~? :-' ~~ (.~) ....~( ':: P1 ::!O rrl CJ C> :::0 CJ rr1 o R'<> < n :u " rr1 ~ e e .' . " covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, liens and charges of the Declaration as amended by this Second Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions and Agreement of Maintenance as hereinafter set forth, all of which are for the purpose of enhancing and protecting the value, desirability and attractiveness of said real property. Said easements, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, liens and charges shall run with the Neighborhood, shall be binding upon all parties I'J benefit of each and every person or entity, from time to time, -n r- (I'> IT) 0") := ::i (..n C) r- 1'1 C) (.:) ('t) o ~s:; ~, ;;.~~ 1. ,..-..- having or acquiring any right, title or interest in the Neighborhood or in any part thereof, and shall inure to,the '-li .P" 0") ( , ( ..: ~.. : ~~"~ c; [T owning or holding an interest in said real property. Amendment 1. Pursuant to Paragraph 3 of the Declaration, Class B membership shall cease and be converted to Class A membership. Amendment 2. The following shall no longer be excluded from assessments and shall be deleted from Paragraph 11(c) of the Declaration which was added by the Amendment: "AII of these lots on which certificates of Occupancy have not yet been issued by the city of winter Springs." IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned lot owners and members of the Greens pointe Homeowners Association, Inc. have executed this document this 5th day of March, 1990. 2 e e ... GREENS POINTE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. r.....;> (tM,fvt k1A NOTARY PUBLIC en U1 ('0 o '~q ~, r~ J. ,,'P ~:11',' f: ';\ ,,~.. .! ;t;. -0, ; ~.. c. \~ ) P" Sworn to and subscribed before me this =-~ : s :~ CJ .- ',_ ~~'~ My commission expires: II(~. Lr; 0 11<''1 Ct4 H Wvv 1<- ''l.; , ", \ '. CK .... J../ _.:-,"'''';~~;;.':t:.oJmd subscri Sworn to and subscribecf:- ('......;~, - ,; .-"b~O.Feb~~ tpis s""'" d before me this J-:'~y;'o~. J ~ ~ 'r : ~rGbrl1~9a.:. March, 1990. :A>"':',,~ 1 ' : 4.. :'.:. '~; ('(~ ~/ ~. ~ I?J~ 1/L1, uiJ;;~..,..:~j..:,~.,:,/ , NOTARY P'QBLIC NOTARY PUBLIC 'I"~ '.:, ".,~ ,My commission expires ~OTARY PVOLIC STATE OF FLORMtr commission expiresl{pr/A~/ri,pjJBm STATe OF, FLORIOA . , '; .'" t1Y COMMISSION EXP. ,JULY 6,199t M'f COMMISSION E~P.~ULY 6,1991 ,f) ;! ",'// "'i";~O(W~'~'HS. UHO. f.24() W~O~RAL;;U.HO. w~ LfYlOALU ~'".' RICHARD BENNETT MARIE LIND':":',~ '\ c; .r, .,.s-worn"'to and subscribed Sworn to and sUbscr:t..be~....,.:(..,...,'..,. 'r ;~fo!!"e.,.me this ~ day of before me this \-h,:da~" o~- ~"" ~\ -', 'M~h,;:'19,90. ~ March, 1990. #,1:"'.': C '" 0'" - o,--.J ~" (Ltt tv.. lIV\. (?V{~ Vl--t.. . ~ . __ .':J'..1.-' C '.NOTARY. PUBLIC NOTARY PUBLIC ", q , . M:i: co~i'ssion expires: My commission expireS.,; .......;.;~.'\'\. ....... " .... , tlllllfflll"" .' NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIOA MY COMMISSION EXP. JULY 6,1991 BONDED THRU GENERAL INS. UNO. 1'1. . , '11' NOTARY PUBLIC S MY COMMISSION E::TE OF FLORIOA'~ 801':DEO THRU G"N" . JULY 6.1991 , c cRAL IriS. UNO. 3 ffl/;; :$ M,."A.HHE MOHSE r; ~KK"rCIRCUIT COURT -'~=MIHOLE COUNTY, FL. RECOROEOe/ERIF1ED Iglf:?~ji \) J . ~.... 1931 JUN I 0 PM 2: I 8 THIRD AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND AGREEMENT OF MAINTENANCE WHEREAS, Pine Grove Holding Corp. recorded a Declaration of "Declaration") in Official Records Book 1509, Pages 1493 to 1507, "> Co.\.) = (/1 <:) rry <::::> ~"" :'1: -, ;;r. W ::;,'! (' ~:: ~"? ,. r't] ,. " -:Yr C-) '....1 ('"":. CJ ".1 c..o ;:r;;: r'- -0'''' (.0 ;t>.<;.t';.i G") -:':') rq Covenants, Restrictions and Agreement of Maintenance (hereinafter ~Q Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, when it was the owner ~~o~ of certain real property located in Seminole County, Florida, pdescribed as follows (hereinafter the "Neighborhood"): All of Greenspointe, according to the Plat th~reof as recorded in Plat Book 29, Pages 24 ~o 27, Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. ( WHEREAS, the Declaration was amended by the Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions, and Agreement of Maintenance, recorded in Official Records Book 1773, Page 904, Public Records of Seminole County, Florida; WHEREAS, the Declaration was amended by the Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions, and Agreement of Maintenance, recorded in Official Records Book 1773, Page 906, Public Records of Seminole County, Florida; WHEREAS, the Declaration was amended by the Amendment to Declarations of Covenants, Restrictions, and Agreement of Maintenance, recorded in Official Records Book 2165, Page 1460, Public Records of Seminole County, Florida; WHEREAS, the Declaration provided, among other things, that the Declaration may be amended during the first twenty year period by an instrument signed by not less ~THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY I ) James H. Charles, Jr. 634 Nighthawk Circle Winter Springs, Florida 32708 407-695-6192 than seventy-five percent (75%) 3~~' , , .. e e of the lot owners; WHEREAS, the undersigned constitutes not less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the lot owners; NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned lot owners hereby declare that the Neighborhood shall be held, sold, conveyed, leased, mortgaged f"-,,) ell (..\,) ~2 C) z t.A.> C) r rn C} ~ '"T1 U.> r- . <:'0 CD o 0.... ;101 ..., ..., B ~ ,- ;'f''' , ., r;, c::.. ;7: --u :.oJ> po'" C> 11' and otherwise dealt with subject to the easements, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, liens and charges of the Declarations as amended by this Amendment to Declarations of Covenants, Restrictions and Agreement of Maintenance as hereinafter '.0 set forth, all of which are for the purpose of enhancing and protecting the value, desirability and attractiveness of said real property. Said easements, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, liens and charges shall run with the Neighborhood, shall be binding upon all the parties having or acquiring any right title or interest in the Neighborhood or in any part there of, and shall inure to the benefit of each and every person or entity, from time to time, owning or holding an interest in said real property. Amendment 1. Pursuant to Paragraph 14 of the Declaration, delete the following: "Except for buildings and structures and all additions alterations thereto constructed by the Developer," Paragraph 14 of the Declaration shall be a~ended to read: "PLAN APPROVAL. No building or construction of any nature shall be erected, placed or altered on any lot until the construction plans and specifications and a plan showing the location of the structure have been approved by the Architectural Control Committee as to the quality of workmanship and materials, harmony of external design and exterior colors with existing structures, and as to location with respect to topography and finish grade elevation. The approval of the Highlands Homeowners Association Architectural Review Board is also required." 2 . " ". e e Amendment 2. Pursuant to Paragraph 16 of the Declaration, delete the following: "or allowed to remain on any lot unless the square footage area thereof, exclusive of screened porches, garages and storage rooms, shall equal or exceed one thousand one hundred (1,100) square feet"; and add the following: "unless the square footage area thereof, exclusive of screEined porches, garages and storage rooms, shall equal or exceed one thousand four hundred (1, 40Q,) square feet "; l'-..) c.n<:.4) ~ C) z (.&.) o r- rll " o aJ o ~!'; .... .i:" f .. t' ;: C" .., ;, -g" :>-" C) rll Amendment 3. Pursuant to Paragraph 30 (c) of the Declaration, , Paragraph 30 (c) shall be, deleted in its entirety and Paragraph -'1 .:::- r- c:::> C':) 30 (c) shall read as follows: "Any changes in color of any exterior walls or changes in siding, trim or other exterior materials shall be approved by the Architectural Control Committee. Any changes of exterior colors must be in harmony with colors of existing structures in the Neighborhood and must also be approved by the Highlands Homeowners Association Architectural Review Board." IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned lot owners and members of GREENSPOINTE Homeowners Association, Inc. have executed this document this IS d day of /l1~ , 1991. GREENSPOINTE HOMEOWNERS SSOCIATION, INC. Sworn and subscribed before m , 1 991.~; My \"llPoI'", "'<,\\Dl.l ;c""', _" -\\) J', ........ "",," .! .,..' .. .... ,...J., .... . ~ . .. n ",..f1-. : -.J 1/ " " j t 3:1. ~ ~ ~. J ;', ~~J I . : . -, v.... 0 \, \.. " . ~ ' ,......'-/' '. ",':;',.... \"~. "- "'1, "..\ '/ ., ~ J " - ~ - , C/ij /.::;~(' ,/ I ..' // . -- t1ARYMiHE MORSE CtJK OF CIRCUIT COUR1 821243 SEMINOl: COUNTY. Fl RECOWO & VERIFIED 96 MAR 25 PH 2: 08 AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION WHEREAS, Pine Grove Holding Corp. recorded Articles of Incorporation (hereinafter "Articles") in Official Records Book 1509, Pages 1508 through 1516, Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, when it was the owner of certain real property located in Seminole County, Florida, described as follows (hereinafter the "Neighborhood") : All of Greens Pointe, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 29, Pages 24 to 27, Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. - -- o r- r'1 () o WHEREAS, the Articles provided, among other things, that the Articles:" r- may be amended by an instrument signed by not less than three members of the' Board of Directors and by not less than seventy-five per cent (75%) of the votes of the membership of the Association; NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned President of the Greens Pointe Homeowners' Association, Inc., hereby certifies that not less than three members of the Board of Directors and that not less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the lot owners have voted affirmatively that the Articles of Incorporation of the Greens Pointe Homeowners' Association, Inc., be amended by this Amendment to the Articles as set forth herein, which amendment is for the purpose of enhancing and protecting the value, desirability and attractiveness of said real property . Amendment 1. amended to read: Article X, Section 8, (d) of the Articles shall be " The treasurer shall receive and deposit in appropriate bank accounts all monies of the Association and shall disburse such funds as directed by resolution of the Board of Directors; shall sign all checks and promissory notes of the Association; keep proper books of account; calise an aRRlial alidit gf tile Association books to be made by a public accountant at the completigR ()f each &cal year; and shall prepare an annual budget and a statement of income and expenditures to be presented to the membership at its regular annual meeting, and deliver a copy of each to the members. " u '~:i't;9~ifw nA ~1t., J Page 1 of 2 tJ k(~r ~JJ-Lij1.:~: 52-7/7,6 3L( c.n fT1 :!: -J '-::> me - 0.." - 0.." \.0 ~ - ~ r- :::J 0 fT1 ('") U1 ~g W C)CJ \D r'1C/) GREENS POINTE HOMEOWNERS' . ASSOCIATION INC. ,,{).~t rTt;---~l7:13d,7/1-t32( , W LJ/'f'~..,I1'-v"" I f +. ~.f ~ ( By: - oV"Wi1tiam R. rummond ~dent~ir!)rOu ~<<"<'>" By: Margar~ Anderson -~'. Vice President / Director ) e e Amendment 2. Article XIII of the Articles shall be amended to read: " Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation shall be proposed and adopted in the following manner. Notice of the subject matter of the proposed amendment shall be included in a notice of any meeting at which a proposed amendment is considered. A resolution for the adoption of the proposed amendment may be proposed either by the Board of Directors or by members of the Association. Directors and members not present in person or by proxy at the meeting considering the amendment may express their approval in writing providing (.I) such approval is delivered to the Secretary at or prior to the meeting. Except as E2 elsewhere provided, such approvals must be by not less than a majority of the z \..0 members of the Board of Directors and by not less than &e~:eRty five (75%) fifty i? f2mQ2 percent of the votes of the membership of the Association. ~ o A copy of each amendment shall be certified by the Secretary of State and;! recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. " . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We, the undersigned President/ Director and two Directors of the Greens Pointe Homeowners' Association, Inc. as further authorized by the affirmative votes of not less than seventy-five (75%) percent of the lot owners approving the above Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation have executed this document this 19th day of March, 1996. Sworn and subscribed before me this , 1 d day ofn~t ~ ~jL ,1996. 7)1. l '1.-~ -L-L--I.. NOTARY PUBLIC , . ;:':''0' 7';~'-, 2.. '- ,-- . . .... . , . . --.) .:::> COo 0." 0." A(=) - ~ r- :::J fT1 ('"') ~g (;')0 "'(,1) - - C> en .:::- <:::> .. . -. "- ',- .,' ~ ~ \<.~. ..........:<~-~;: /J'I., . '.' :. '. ' \'\.' By: 0 ce Carcara ....""'"'""'... Secretary / Director My commission expires: #,^ ' MARCELLA H DOVE My Commiaion CC35305e * ~ * E.>cpir- Mar. OS, IBM ~ _ BondMby ANa ~+.l'l~ , ..800-852-0578 . - . Page 2 of 2 --!~. ~~_,.~~LL1 ./;! i 1-( -t. -x t. j ~"',". "'j, ",\. \ . . , , ... ..... "'. - , ,':.- U ~; I . ,. . ,. '. / "\ * .'- r_ . ',,' 7 )" .,- , ~~~g. G~~~~1ift~D 96 MAR 25 PH 2: 08 , .....,..,..-::: .,--, /..~./I _J_/ . -/'~'- eARYANHE HORSE CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT 82'244 FOURTH AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND AGREEMENT OF MAINTENANCE (/) fT1 WHEREAS, Pine Grove Holding Corp. recorded a Declaration of: -- Covenants, Restrictions and Agreement of Maintenance (hereinafter12 "Declaration") in Official Records Book 1509, Pages 1493 to 1507, Public Record~ of Seminole County, Florida, when it was the owner of certain real property~ located in Seminole County, Florida, described as follows (hereinafter thEf" "Neighborhood") : All of Greens Pointe, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 29, Pages 24 to 27, Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. WHEREAS, the Declaration was amended by the Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions, and Agreement of Maintenance, recorded in Official Records Book 1773, Page 904, Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. WHEREAS, the Declaration was amended by the Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions, and Agreement of Maintenance, recorde~ in Official Records Book 1773, Page 906, Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. WHEREAS, the Declaration was amended by the Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions, and Agreement of Maintenance, recorded in Official Records Book 2165, Page 1460, Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. WHEREAS, the Declaration was amended by the Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions, and Agreement of Maintenance, recorded in Official Records Book 2303, Page 1398 Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. '. .. -, _ .- '~U;'R[J BY', \) ,.1: - LQ.I { (~a. lM:. -~tL,.\. ~t.tl511J Page 1 of 3 "\/ . :to. C<:oiJ.f ~~3Z! - CJ ~~~f~tl~lf'l..3.2.7(7-~321 .....:J ..:::J co 0 - C> '"Y1 - 0 '"Y1 1..0 :;J;C=; > r ;0 fT1 (") ~~ c;') 0 fT1 (/) o Ul .r:- e e WHEREAS, the Declaration provided, among other things, that the :-J Declaration may be amended during the first twenty year period by an (f) -=> ("T1 instrument signed by not less than seventy-five per cent (75%) of the lot owners; ... :z: C> r- NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned President of the Greens Pointe ~ Homeowners' Association, Inc., hereby certifies that not less than seventy-five ~ ..,., percent (75%) of the lot owners have voted affirmatively that the Declaration be:- amended by this Fourth Amendment to Declarations of Covenants, Restrictions and Agreement of Maintenance as hereinafter set forth, and hereby further declares that the Neighborhood shall be held, sold, conveyed, leased, mortgaged and otherwise dealt with. subject to the easements, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, liens and charges of the Declaration as amended by this Fourth Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions and Agreement of Maintenance as hereinafter set forth, all of which are for the purpose of enhancing and protecting the value, desirability and attractiveness of said real property. Said easements, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, liens and charges shall run with the Neighborhood, shall be binding upon all the parties having or acquiring any right title or interest in the Neighborhood or in any part there of, and shall inure to the benefit of each and every person or entity, from time to time, owning or holding an interest in said real property. Amendment 1. Paragraph 5, (d) of the Declaration shall be amended to read: " (d) Immediately following the conveyance of the first lot to an owner, the maximum annual assessment ~ may be increased effective January 1st of each year without a vote of the membership in conformance with the rise, if any, of the Consumer Price Index (published by the Department of Labor, Washington D.C.) for the preceding month of July. " Amendment 2. to read: Paragraph 30, (a) of the Declaration shall be amended "(a) Association. The Association, subject to the rights of the owners as set forth in the Declaration, shall be responsible for the exclusive management and control of the common areas, private roads, street lighting and storm water Page 2 of 3 ~ roo O"TI 0-" :x- ("') :> r ::0 ("T1 n ~~ c)o CT1 (J) I.D c:::> U1 +:- N . e 4 system, shown on the plat of GREENS POINTE and all improvements thereon. The Association shall keep the same in good, clean, attraction and sanitary ~ .::::> condition, order and repair. The Association's duties shall extend to and includ~ the streets, street lighting and storm water system, as shown on said plat. Th~ Association shall !Semi aRR1:lally retain aR eRgiReer ta perfarm aR iR!SpeetieFF ITI have qualified personnel periodically perform an inspection of the drainagEt-> system and shall be responsible to maintain said system in a state of gooce repair." :- c:> U1 .r:- (J.) (DO 0-" O-r'l ::;I;n > r :::0 fT1 ("") '"'00 >::0 C')O ITI (J) - - \.0 Amendment 3. Paragraph 32 of the Declaration shall be amended to read: " These covenants and restrictions shall run with and bind the land, and shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Association, or the owner of any lot subject to this Notice of Restrictions and Agreement of Maintenance, their respective legal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns, for a term of t'/lent)' (20) ten (10) years from the date this document is recorded after which time said covenants shall be automatically extended for periods of ten (10) years. The covenants and restrictions of this document may be amended during the first hventy (20) ten (10) year period by an instrument signed by not less than seventy five (75%) of the lot owners, and thereafter by an instrument signed by not less that fifty percent (50%) of the lot owners. " IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the undersigned President of the Greens Pointe Homeowners' Association, Inc., as further authorized by the affirmation of not less than seventy-five (75%) percent of the lot owners approving the above Fourth Amendment to the Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions and Agreement of Maintenance, have executed this document this 19th day of March,1996. Sworn and subscribed before me this - /'1 zt day of 1) to. 'l ct..., 1996 Ifh.a 'I,~A_l..l~ _)!..J {'--t'-L- NOTARY PUBLIC M)'I~s~ire0'E . ..' ~_... My CornmIMion CC353056 ":fr * Elcpir- Mat. 08, 1GG1 Bonded by ANB .. .. . 1t~ . -~ 100-852-617. \' - I, ",.,,..r- .. ..J I' ,. . . . ',I GREENS POINTE HOMEOWNERS' """ ASSOCIATIOaN, INe. _ :.'. :-:; 1 By' ~~~ / ,-:-- '..\: '. .'-' , .~ ~ . d'~~--~.~ ~,"",:,' ~D, Q."t\f W}lllliams ~ 1~~~;~~J1 ;~~reSi~~~j',~'~'~.t. '~:::':~~. \ J, A:"-' _' J [F -, ~ .Lt /IT'L~ Page 3 of 3 ,..L ~-,l,,~"-l '11.A-t..~ : , " (.... i' - \ . 'l , . Q/, .,r-"" II; (, . .J--: ' ~1 t..RYANHt. MUK~r:. _ CL~ OF CIRCUIT caUR I 821245 AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS ..,;.... ...,.....~.... ............ -. RECORDED & VERIFIED 96 MAtS PH 2: Oti WHEREAS, Pine Grove Holding Corp. recorded By-Laws of the Greens Pointe Homeowners' Association, Inc. (hereinafter "By-Laws") in Official Records Book 1509, Pages 1517 through 1524, Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, when it was the owner of certain real property located in Seminole County, Florida, described as follows (hereinafter the "Neighborhood") : -:J (f) -=> r.1 - - All of Greens Pointe, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 29, Pages 24 to 27, Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. (:) (.J1 :- :- WHEREAS, the By-Laws provided, among other things, that the By-Law? may be amended, at a regular or special meeting of the members, by a vote of the majority of a quorum of members present in person or by proxy, and NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned President of the Board of Directors of the Greens Pointe Homeowners' Association, Inc., hereby certifies that these By-Laws were amended at a regular meeting of the members on March 19, 1996, by a vote of the majority of a quorum of members present in person or by proxy. The By-Laws of the Greens Pointe Homeowners' Association, Inc., as amended by this Amendment as set forth herein, are for the purpose of enhancing and protecting the value, desirability and attractiveness of said real property. Amendment 1. Article VIII, Section 8, (d), of the By-Laws shall be amended to read as follows: (d) The treasurer shall receive and deposit in appropriate bank accounts all monies of the Association and shall disburse such funds as directed by resolution of the Board of Directors; shall sign all checks and promissory notes of the Association; keep proper books of account; cal:lse aft arumal al:ldit of the Association books to be made by a public accoufttant at th.e completioft of each. fiscal year; and shall prepare an annual budget and a statement of income and expenditures to be presented to the membership at its regular annual meeting, and deliver a copy of each to the members. " y~t.'?~tit:D 6'{ \ Page 1 of 2 ~~-,,\d~N\ 7\'--'1' C "_, ( \"::: ", ,y,,- '. m~)'v\rw:}l' " - _~.llILCt~ / CD '~,.. :Co...~ 'r.O Hl. 3:JJ19-1c321 ~ .VJ!-\~SfllO~ 1 e e IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the undersigned President of the Greens Pointe Homeowners' Association, Inc. certify that these By-Laws were amended at a regular meeting of the members on March 19, 1996, by a vote of the majority of a quorum of members present in person or by proxy. I have executed this document this 19th day of March, 1996. GREENS POINTE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIA nON, INe. Pu. &-'1- I f'= .3:2:, I . _' /' ~p)_ii%<S. 327/'1 -p~ B~ ~,~-- . 11m R. Drummond, Pre~dent . p.. -i-~,.... ~ tLff. /:!. n.~~' ,,, . --r-YLk.,) Sworn and s~bed before me this .I q tt day of' f ).;,1 'K- 1;-'1996. flJ -a L~li<t- ,jj.~I~cr1~ NOTARY PUBLIC My commission expires: ~,t#o~ ~,... "'n""'l'r *U'* '?'1tt1ff\.'~" MARCEllA H DOVE My Cot... .;.... CC3530Se Expir_ ,.,. 08, 1_ Bond.d by ANB 8OO-Il62-N78 Page 2 of 2 ...".J U'> => ro1 +:- - \.D coo 0'" o "'Tl ::::c=; > r - Cl r ,.., go ."Ul r~ Ul rr C": -uc ~:::: C') c:: fTl(.f