January 8, 2004

The president, Marvin Peterson, called the meeting to order at 2:15 PM. Present were: Jim Hobin, Mike Coyne, John D’Aquanno, Ted Raia, John Boland, Dick Laughlin, Coleman Connell, Ed Rossini, Allan Grossman. Absent: Libbie Bramson who was sick.
Also present was Ray O’Connor of the Oversight & Coordinating Committee.

The president determined there was a quorum.

By motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the minutes of November 13, 2003 were approved.

President’s Remarks
Marvin Peterson said that we have old records in the office that need to be gone over to see about disposal. Dick Laughlin volunteered to come to the office and go over these records.

Dick Laughlin will review the director liability insurance policy to see of we need to continue with the present terms.

The present bill from Volpe will be checked by the Legal Committee to see if it is within the allotted budget.

The president asked the Board directors whose terms are expiring in March 2004 if they wish to run for another term. All four (Libbie Bramson, Dick Laughlin, John Boland, Coleman Connell) agreed to run again.

Marvin told the Board that we are being sued by a woman who fell in the L’Ambiance community. He said that he has written a letter to the attorney representing the woman to let him know that we are not involved in this issue. It was decided by the Board to seek the help of our attorney(John Passidomo) in resolving this suit.

Marvin reported for the treasurer, Libbie Bramson, that the proposed 2004 budget will remain the same as 2003 except for the addition of a contingency fee of 5% of the total budget. Libbie will present more details at the February meeting.

Marvin reported that letters are being written for the Post by Board members that people aren’t too happy about. Should articles be written that have not been first seen by the Board? It was reiterated that anyone who speaks personally should use their own letterhead, not the Property Owners letterhead.

Committee Reports
Oversight Coordination Committee – Ray O’Connor passed out a letter from George Werner thanking the PBPOA for the work they did on landscaping the median on US-41.
(attached)

Ray also included a letter in his report from Ross Obley regarding Naples Annexation. (attached)
Discussion followed on the question of annexation.

US-41 no report

Pelican Bay Services- Coleman Connell reported that Glen Harrell said that the new owners of Waterside shops are already in operation. Glen Harrell is going to stay as manager.

Coleman reported that in re to black-topping of US-41 from Gulf Park to Pelican Bay entrance this summer there is a choice between 2 ten foot lanes or one larger lane.

Sub-committee working on the budget was surprised at Jim Ward’s remark that they have used up their reserves.

Web Site no report

25th Anniversary-John Boland showed the new calendar for residents of Pelican Bay.
The clambake sponsored by Ginny Lee and PBPOA will be on April 20 on the beach to the first 200 people who send in the $25 per person.

Legal & Governmental Affairs-Dick Laughlin turned the meeting over to Ted Raia to discuss Cap D’Antibes situation.

Next Board meeting will be on Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 2:00 p.m.