January 10, 2002

The president, Ray O’Connor, called the meeting to order in the conference room of PBPOA at 3:00 p.m.  Present were: Charles Morris, John Iaizzo, Robert Andersen, Richard Laughlin, William Turner, Barbara Martin, Thomas Toomey, and Alice Kay Potter.  Also attending: Don Spanier, Community Affairs Committee. 

Absent: James Henry and Gerhard Sablatnigg.

The minutes of the December 15, 2001 meeting were corrected to show that the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.  Then by unanimous vote, the minutes were approved.

The treasurer, Bill Turner, stated that there was no report because PBPOA is being audited by a CPA firm.  He is asking the firm to expedite the audit so that a copy of the report can be included with the forthcoming issue of Straight Talk, which will go to all our members.

The treasurer will also investigate liability insurance coverage for the Board.

Committee reports:

Membership:  Our current paid membership is 2,541.  The complete report is attached hereto.  PBPOA will man a table at the Foundation’s New Member Reception to be held January 30 at Hammock Oak Center.

Beautification: Robert Andersen reported that Mike McKee’s outfit seems to be still working on the median strip of US-41, but that the issue of the bike path seems to be on hold.  The president asked Don Spanier to get together with the Beautification Committee and see if his Community Affairs Committee could work something out.

Mangrove Restoration:  Alice Kay Potter reported that the annual meeting of the Mangrove Action Group would be on January 17 and invited all to attend.  She also stated that the advisability of removing the flap gates at Seagate had been questioned by the Seagate Property Owners Association.  The president suggested that Mrs. Martha Dykman, president of the SPOA, be invited to address the Board.

Public Relations:  Dick Laughlin reported that the forthcoming edition of Straight Talk would be more expensive than originally projected.  He asked all Board members to review a draft of their short biographies to be contained in the edition and make any corrections needed.

Community Affairs:  Don Spanier reviewed the CAC’s proposed schedule of meetings and speakers.  This committee will encourage Pelican Bay residents to attend informational meetings sponsored by MSTBU in order to explain the new Pelican Bay Ordinance, and a candidates’ night for election to the Foundation.

Web Site & Security:  John Iaizzo stated that “we are still rolling along at $50 a month payment to Naples Daily News, “and will present a definite recommendation in February as to funding for this site.

Mr. Iaizzo presented drafts of two letters addressed to the chairman of MSTBU requesting a delay in the landscaping of the Pelican Bay berm on Highway 41, copies attached, and asked which should be sent.  The Board approved draft #2, by unanimous vote.

Mr. Iaizzo moved that the Board allocate $5,000.00 toward a study of most effective landscaping for the Highway 41 berm, seconded by Mr. Laughlin and passed unanimously.

President’s Remarks:  The president appointed the following members to the Nominating Committee:  Barbara Martin, Bill Turner and Robert Andersen.

The president asked the Board to consider how best to assure that the legal requirements of our Pelican Bay PUD would be adhered to in the future, looking toward build-out.  At present, WCI has retained the right to review the land use covenants and architect design and review, and may transfer these rights to anyone they choose.

John Iaizzo moved that PBPOA form a Pelican Bay Oversight Committee and that the members be Ray O’Connor, Marvin Peterson and Bill Turner, seconded by Dick Laughlin and passed unanimously. 

The president set the next meeting at 2:00 p.m. on February 14.

The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.