March 11, 2004

The president, Marvin Peterson, called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Hammock Oak Center. Board members present were: James Hobin, John (Mike) Coyne, Libbie Bramson, Richard Laughlin, Ted Raia, John Boland, John D’Aquanno, Coleman Connell, and Edwin Rossini. Absent was Allan Grossman.

Mr. Coyne informed the president that he was in possession of 916 proxy votes. These votes combined with the approximately 72 members in attendance yielded a number greater than 1/3 of the dues paying members of record as of February 1, 2004. Thus a quorum is present and the meeting is authorized to conduct business.

Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the reading of the minutes of the 2003 annual meeting was dispensed with.

Libbie Bramson, chairperson of the Nominating Committee, reported that four offices of members of the Board expire at this meeting: Richard Laughlin, Libbie Bramson, John Boland and Coleman Connell. All have agreed to serve a second term. There were no nominations from the floor. Mrs. Bramson so moved that the nominees be elected. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hobin. Mr. Coyne cast the 916 proxies in favor of the slate presented by the Nominating Committee. The president declared all nominees elected and welcomed them to the Board.

The treasurer, Libbie Bramson, presented her report, a copy of which is attached hereto. Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the report was accepted.

The president called for committee reports.

Jim Hobin, of the Berm Beautification Committee reported that the vegetation is starting to grow in and should be alright. The question was asked if WCI paid the second installment of $75,000 for the US-41 median landscaping. The president reported that it was paid to the County Services Division.

Libbie Bramson reported on Membership & Marketing. Paid members as of March 1 are 2,851.

Dick Laughlin reported on theLegal & Governmental Affairs Committee. He mentioned that the committee has been involved in a number of issues. One is that someone fell down at one of the condos and is suing the PBPOA. We don’t have any liability in for the suit.

Another issue the committee is working on is the reduction of the cost of water in Pelican Bay.
They are working on reducing insurance rates in Pelican Bay for storm damage.
Another legal issue is the litigation with Gulf Bay and the condo Cap d’Antibes, Mr. Laughlin turned to Ted Raia for a report on what our position is in opposing Cap d’Antibes. Dr. Raia said we are going to pursue the issue until we find a party to hear our view points. Henry Price, a member in attendance, thanked Ted Raia for all the hard work he did at the hearing for the appeal. Ted Raia mentioned that we are filing for reconsideration since the vote was 2 -2 with the commissioners.

Libbie Bramson reported on her role as Chairperson of the Public Relations Committee. She stated that one of the most recent tasks was the organization for a big turnout at the hearing at the County Courthouse on March 10, 2004.

Libbie said that on-going public relation efforts are the articles from Straight Talk that appear in the Pelican Bay Post to present our position on critical issues to the community such as the “grand gate” to Cap Ferrat, Cap d’Antibes, the fate of Waterside shops, Crayon Road access to Waterside, etc

Coleman Connell reported on the Security & Safety Committee. He said that the Services Division will decide in a few months. Coleman also reported on the Services Division as liaison person. He said that Commissioner Halas holds a monthly meeting for organizations in his District to be able to speak on issues. Coleman also reported that the Services Division report was a long range plan over a ten year period.

Ted Raia spoke as liaison to the Foundation. He said that the Foundation is taking a leadership role in regard to Cap d’Antibes. Hammock Oak Center is closing in April for a year in order to renovate the building.

John Boland presented background information on the 25th anniversary plans for Pelican Bay. PBPOA will participate by sponsoring a Clambake on April 20 in conjunction with the Year-Rounders.
John related the dates for the Year-Rounders events for the season.

The president mentioned that he had invited Jim Carter, who is working with the Foundation on Annexation of Pelican Bay to the city of Naples, to attend and answer any questions the members might have. However, Mr. Carter is not able to attend.

Mr. Peterson introduced Ray O’Connor, the chairperson of the PBPOA Committee on Annexation. Mr. O’Connor explained that his committee is at the exploratory stage. His committee has had several meetings. The committee is in the process of inviting speakers from various areas who have annexed to the city to attend the meetings. Ray asked, “Where do we go from here? How do we get the representation that we want? How do we accomplish this? Will annexation to the city do it?” Ray said his committee will get back to the PBPOA Board with a recommendation as soon as they hear opinions from all sides. Several members in attendance had questions of Ray and the Board. Much discussion followed on the question of annexation. The president mentioned that PBPOA is working with the Foundation on annexation. Town meetings are being set up for this. A survey will be taken from all homeowners in Pelican Bay by the Foundation.

New Business
A member asked if any consideration has been given to positioning benches along Pelican Bay Blvd. and other walk areas. It was mentioned that Dick Sabatino is in charge of donating toward a bench to be memorialized with your name on it and a pick of area where it will be.

The president accepted a motion from Jim Hobin that the meeting be adjourned. This was seconded and passed by the Board. Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.