Articles of Incorporation

ARTICLE OF INCORPORATION
COBBLESTONE CIVIC ASSOCIATION INC.

Filed 1991 FEB -1 PM 1:19
SECRETARY OF STATE - TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
REVISED 1997 AUG -19 PM 1:10
SECRETARY OF STATE - TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

The undersigned, whose names are affixed hereto as incorporators, do hereby associate together for the purpose of forming a corporation not for profit under the laws of the State of Florida and do hereby adopt the following Articles of Incorporation for such corporation.

ARTICLE I
NAME

The name of this corporation is: Cobblestone Civic Association, Inc.

ARTICLE II
OBJECT

The objects for which this corporation is organized are as follows:

To promote the maintenance of the common grounds within Cobblestone Phases I, II, II, IV and V hereinafter referred to as Cobblestone, located in Duval County, Florida.
To encourage safety and courtesy on the streets, common area and areas and approaches to the community.
To promote a better understanding and continuing cooperation between the residents of Cobblestone to uphold all the developer’s covenants and restrictions.
To promote interest in the popularity of community projects in the community of Cobblestone.
To sponsor approved competitive events and social activities in the community.
To provide information and assistance to the members of the association in the above respects.

ARTICLE III
ADDRESS

The initial address of the principal office of the corporation in the State of Florida is 3144 Cullendon Lane, Jacksonville, Florida 32225. The Board of Directors may from time to time move the principal office to any other address in Cobblestone, Duval County, Jacksonville, Florida.

ARTICLE IV
RESIDENT AGENT

The initial Resident Agent of this corporation and corresponding address is Sandra Sills, 3144 Cullendon Lane, Jacksonville, Florida 32225.

ARTICLE V
MEMBERSHIP

There shall be two types of membership:

ACTIVE MEMBER is defined as (A) A recorded owner whose principal place of resident is Cobblestone and is a dues paying member whose membership is not in arrears; or (B) a person who rents and whose primary resident is in Cobblestone and is a dues paying member and whose resident is not already represented by a member Type A; and no one person or entity may represent more than one (1) active member. The right to vote may be transferred by proxy from owner to renter by the approval of the Board of Directors.

ASSOCIATE MEMBER is defined as non-dues paying resident. This member shall enjoy all the rights and privileges of the active member with the exception that this member shall not vote nor hold office.

All members shall have, in addition all privileges and rights customary to the particular type of class of member held and the By-Laws may alter or amend such rights and privileges.

ARTICLE VI
TERM OF EXISTENCE

The term of existence of this association shall be perpetual.

ARTICLE VII
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

Board of Directors: The board of directors shall consist of the President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and four (4) elected members at large. The Board of Directors may be increased or diminished from time to time according to the By-Laws adopted by the Board of Directors.

Officers: This Corporation shall have a President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

All officers shall have the powers, authority and duties customary to their respective offices as provided for in the By-Laws. All officers provide for in this section shall be elected for a term of one year or until their successors are qualified. The election for such officers shall be held at an annual meeting to be provided for in the By-Laws.

ARTICLE VIII
OFFICERS

The names of the officers who are to manage the affairs of the corporation until the next election are:

President: Sandra Sills, 3144 Cullendon Lane
First Vice President: Nancy Miavez, 2720 Rochford Court
Second Vice President: Rick Lowe, 12461 Anesworth Court
Secretary: Lynette Prudomme, 2920 Safeshelter Dr., S.
Treasurer: Chris Lawrence, 12130 Safeshelter Dr., W.

ARTICLE IX
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The following persons shall constitute the Board of Directors of the corporation until election of their successors and subscribers to these Articles of Incorporation.

Chairman – Sandra Sills, Vice Chairman – Nancy Miavez
Directors – Rick Lowe, Lyneete Prudomme, Chris Lawrence, Jon Hearn, Russ Hardin, Lou Vaccaro and Bill Burcroff

ARTICE X
AMENDMENTS

The Articles of Incorporation and the By-Laws of the corporation shall be made, altered or rescinded by a two thirds (2/3) majority of not less than fifty percent (50%) of the active member units represented in person or by absentee ballot at any meeting, providing reasonable written notice is given.

ARTICLE XI
PARLIMENTARY PROCEDURE

The rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the meetings of the members of the Board to the extent they are applicable and not in conflict with these By-Laws.

REGISTERED AGENT

“I hereby am familiar with and accept the duties and responsibilities as registered agent for said corporation”.

Sandra Sills, 3144 Cullendon Lane, Jacksonville, Florida 32225