April 8, 2004

The meeting was called to order by Jim Hobin, Vice President, at 2:00 p.m. in the Board room of PBPOA. Present were: Libbie Bramson, John Boland, Dick Laughlin, John D’Aquanno, Coleman Connell, Ed Rossini, Ted Raia. Absent were: Marvin Peterson, Mike Coyne and Allan Grossman.

The vice president determined there was a quorum.

By motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the annual meeting minutes of March 11, 2004 and the Board meeting minutes of March 11, 2004 were approved.

By motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the treasurer’s report of February 2004 was approved.

President’s Introductory Remarks
Jim Hobin noted that at the recent Services Division it was decided to give up on the Oakmont Lake grand renovations but to upgrade the infrastructure.

It was brought up at this same Services meeting that there is a $1.1 million reserve in the budget. If the County took it over it has to be held in trust.

On the issue of annexation, the PBPOA volunteered in its resolution to do whatever the Foundation needs or wants us to do. Libbie asked if anyone has heard that the Foundation has acknowledged our volunteering to help.

It was noted that Pelican Bay Golf Club is having a meeting this month to discuss annexation. Water is an important issue for them.

Jim Hobin said that we have three time-sensitive issues – annexation, Cap d’Antibes legal action, and the Oakmont Lake upgrading.

How can we convince the city of Naples that Pelican Bay would be good for them? An article to the newspaper would be helpful.

Lengthy discussion followed on the issue of annexation.

Dick Laughlin will talk to Martha Dykman to obtain the name/s of Moorings contact. The Moorings association has their own private beach and the city of Naples enforces the use for them only.

Libbie will be putting together some articles for the Post.

Marvin is the connection between PBPOA and the Foundation and Ray O’Connor’s committee is working with him.

It was noted that a good reason for annexation is better government and quality leadership.
Information that would be helpful to the city of Naples people is that we are built out, that we are not going to be a drain on the infrastructure in terms of more schools, etc. Also the city would have more influence on the County and the state.

We need to coordinate our PR with the Foundation. It was suggested that the PBPOA Board invite Gerhard Seblatnigg from the Foundation to a special informative meeting. This was set up for Thursday, April 15.

New Business
It was suggested that Dick Laughlin‘s proposed letter to the Services Division should be run by an attorney. John Boland moved that the Board table the letter until after May 15 when the city will have hearings on Pelican Bay. This was seconded by John D’Aquanno. Discussion followed. The vote was in favor with the exception of Dick Laughlin.

With no other new business the vice president entertained a motion to adjourn. So moved and seconded by the Board. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 PM.

The next Board meeting will be on Thursday, May 13, 2004.

Respectfully submitted,

Bobbie Scoville
Office Manager