January 13, 2005

The meeting was called to order by Marvin Peterson, president, at 2:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of suite 600 of the SunTrust Building. Board members present were: James Hobin, Mike Coyne, Libbie Bramson, Richard Laughlin, Coleman Connell, John Boland, John D’Aquanno, Ted Raia, and Allan Grossman. Also present was James Carter, guest speaker. Absent was Edwin Rossini.

The president determined there was a quorum.

Marvin Peterson introduced Jim Carter who gave an updated report on Pelican Bay’s proposed annexation by the city of Naples. Jim commented on elements of the Urban Services Report (see attached). He emphasized that it is a report that is required by state statute and not a business plan. Jim Carter said that on January 18, the Pelican Bay Foundation will make a presentation at the workshop of the Naples City Council on Pelican Bay and the beach issues. Jim said that David Trecker is the project manager for the Pelican Bay Foundation on annexation issues.

President’s remarks
It was unanimously decided by the Board to continue membership in the Presidents’ Council of Greater Naples Property Owners ($100 annually). The representative from PBPOA will be determined at a later date.

Coleman Connell announced that there is a Town Hall meeting on February 9 at St. John’s Church Hall from 7-9 p.m. The City Manager and Commissioners will be there to answer questions.

Marvin Peterson had to leave the meeting early so Jim Hobin presided for the remainder of the meeting.

Committee Reports
Coleman reported on the Pelican Bay Services Division’s meeting. The subject of discussion was the Urban Services Report. More discussion was on what wasn’t in the report such as beach access, water management, and the mangroves, than on the report itself.

John Boland reported that the 25th Anniversary is finished and that the last bit of business is to write checks to charities. John mentioned a profit of $25,468 (not counting the affair at St. Williams Church).

Libbie Bramson reported on the draft of the December 31 financial report (see attached).
Libbie gave a proposed 2005 budget (see attached) to the Board for comments, questions and additions to be finalized at the next Board meeting.

The surprising lack of any increase in membership during this period of great involvement by the PBPOA in the issues of annexation and the Cap d’Antibes litigation was discussed.

The next Board meeting will be on February 10, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the Board room of PBPOA office.

The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mike Coyne, Secretary