April 12, 2001

The president, Ray O’Connor, called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. in the conference room of PBPOA’s office suite. Present were: William Turner, Robert Andersen, James Henry, Charles Morris, John Domenie, John Iaizzo, Richard Laughlin and Alice Kay Potter. Absent were Thomas Toomey and Gerhard Seblatnigg.

Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the minutes of the special meeting of March 23, 2001 and the annual meeting of March 8, 2001 were approved unanimously.

Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the treasurer’s report was accepted unanimously, a copy of which is attached hereto.

Committee Reports were given as follows:

Membership and Marketing: Mr. Morris reported a paid up membership of 3,180. A copy of his report is attached hereto. The subject of refunding membership dues was brought up. The Board informally agreed that there would be no change in the association’s long-standing policy that refunds are not given.

Project 41: Robert Andersen reported for himself and co-chairman James Henry. The County is releasing some contracts this week. So land clearing and sod moving will begin soon, then sprinkler systems and curbing will be going in. The co-chairmen accepted the responsibility of keeping up with the proposed office building and parking garage going in between First Union Bank and the Philharmonic Center.

Public Relations: Richard Laughlin asked Board approval to produce two issues of Straight Talk per year. He reported that our recent mailing and survey generated 1384 "yes" votes and 71 "no" votes, and that at least 500 mailings were returned to the PBPOA’s office as "unable to deliver". He and Mrs. Scoville will visit the post office to seek a better way to reach our members who go north without leaving a forwarding address. He asked for publicity suggestions and/or newspaper articles to be given to him 30 days in advance of publication.

Mangrove Restoration: Mrs. Potter reported that she had accompanied Mr. Bob Riley to the die-off area in Bay Colony to see his mangrove seedling experimental plots and 95% of propagules are viable. Her explanation of his planting method will appear in her Mangrove column in the Pelican Bay Post.

Liaison: John Domenie has attended meetings of the Second District Association and staying up–to-date on their interests, such as the proposed new hotel on Vanderbilt Beach.

Web Site: Dick Laughlin stated that John Iaizzo has joined the Web Site Committee, and they will work together to get our treasurer’s report on the internet.

Security: John Iaizzo reported that he is in contact with Pelican Bay residents whose property back up to route 41 and has contacted the County regarding the possibility of erecting a security fence to protect these residents from trespassers who could enter their neighborhoods easily form 41. He will draft a letter to these homeowners explaining their options and the cost. The president will sign the letter.

Community Affairs: Mr. Domenie was told by the president that Don Spanier of the Peace and unity Committee had requested that the Community Affairs Committee take over the task of arranging meetings between the pro and con ordinance factions in Pelican Bay. Mr. Domenie will contact various community members who might be helpful in this regard.

Old Business: There was none.

New Business: The president asked all committee chairmen to remain for another year. All accepted. In addition he asked James Henry to remain on the executive committee. Mr. Henry accepted. The president also appointed Mr. Seblatnigg to the Security Committee and Mr. Toomey as assistant treasurer.

Mr. Turner moved that the bill for the mass meeting held at the Registry Resort on Sunday, March 11, 2001 to explain Ordinance 2000-82, amounting to $4,008.40 be sent to the Collier County Commission, since they requested the meeting, seconded by Mr. Morris and passed unanimously.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 3:00 p.m.

The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.