PELICAN BAY PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC

801 Laurel Oak Drive, Suite 600

Naples , Fl 34108

BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Thursday, April 14, 2005

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

The president determined there was a quorum.

The minutes of the March 15 meeting were duly approved by unanimous vote.

The February Treasurer's report was presented by Libbie Bramson. She noted the listing of our current CDs (see attached). Libbie noted the budget was amended for various items but overall amount stayed the same. Libbie made a motion to approve the amendment. This motion was seconded by Ted Raia and passed unanimously by the Board.

Libbie noted that the February treasurer's report had a difference in CD amounts from those presented earlier (see attached). This was due to typing error from accounting firm office. Large spending amounts noted in “Checks issued” due to yearly bills being paid in January/February.

President's Remarks

Mike intends to conduct meetings according to Robert's Rules in order to make meetings move more efficiently.

Mike is giving more thought to formation of committees. He will communicate with the Board by e-mail for suggestions and ideas before the next meeting and then discuss the constitution of committees. Committees will continue as usual until then. The three committees he felt were to stay in tact were the liaisons to the Foundation and to the Services Division and the Legal Committee.

Mike reported that we are over-budgeted on the web site because the transition to another computer person didn't happen as smoothly as possible and because Bobbie didn't realize the computer person we hired was charging by the hour and had acquired web site instruction that was lengthy. Mike feels that Bobbie can be educated in the future by Board members' expertise to save some finances. Board members mentioned some info in the web site that needs correcting. A motion was made by Ed Rossini to limit the personal information of the Board members on the web page to Florida address and telephone number. This was seconded and discussed. The motion was opposed by the Board with the exception of Ed Rossini's northern address being removed from the web site.

Mike mentioned that we had been named as a party defendant in a foreclosure action against a homeowner in Pelican Bay and were being sued. We have been dismissed from the case, and the case itself has been dismissed.

Mike asked for a ratification of a decision he made to allow Dave Trecker and his committee use our office for the follow-up calls to their call-a-thon. The Board agreed to have the office used for this purpose.

Mike said that any Director requesting copies of the 22 page Declaratory Judgment Action needs to call the office for a copy.

Mike said that Marvin Peterson has been our Registered Agent, but since he isn't at the meeting he will ask him if he wishes to continue to be the Registered Agent.

Final Committee Reports

Legal Committee – Mike asked Dick about the impact on our budget of Attorney Kowalski's legal fees. Dick responded that the hearing is being continued to the Brodeur case where we are trying to recover legal fees. As far as bills are concerned, Dick said that Kowalski made an estimate of $20,000 for this year. He thinks the appeal can be done for under $10,000. Mike asked Dick to request a letter from Kowalski stating that the projected cost of the appeal will be done for no more than $10,000, and to include his estimate of likelihood of success on appeal so we can do a cost estimate analysis.

Ted feels the legal case over-rides the administrative one. Attorney Volpe did not file papers on time in the administrative appeal and so didn't comply with the administrative process. Mike said that it would be good if Kowalski could give us his opinion that if his appeal fails do we have a case of malpractice against Attorney Volpe.

Old Business

Coleman brought up that from our February meeting we still have a motion that was tabled in regard to Eva Karkowski. Coleman reported that the Services Division agreed to do a model between the Claridge and the Montenero. Mrs. Karkowski is satisfied with plans. Coleman recommended tabling the motion that we would be supportive of her petition to keep the natural surroundings of the berm in that area. Discussion followed. The Board voted unanimously to table the motion. A new motion was made by Ted Raia and Jim Hobin that we send a letter saying that we are pleased to hear that the Services Division has agreed to delay and set up new plans; that we will continue to monitor the situation as will she, and will be prepared to entertain further study of this issue as it becomes necessary. Coleman has agreed to draft the letter to Mrs. Karkowski. The motioned was seconded and passed unanimously by the Board.

Dick Laughlin said he feels that by taking up an issue by our organization and being in favor of it, affects our membership. He wants to make sure of his understanding of the purpose of the organization. The Board agreed that all issues are controversial and that we have to be perceived as protecting the rights of the citizens of Pelican Bay .

New Business

Relative to the replacement of retiring Board Members John Boland and Ted Raia, President Coyne advised that the Board will act as a committee of the whole as a Nominating Committee. The Board will nominate any number of candidates, with the two nominees ultimately receiving the most votes declared the winners. Each Board member must cast a vote for two each of the nominees. The voting to be completed and the results announced at a special meeting of the Board at the Association's office on Thursday, May 5, at 2:00 p.m.

There being no objections, nominations followed.

Motion by Seconded by Nominee

Coleman Connell Jim Hobin Harry Coburn

Ted Raia Dick Laughlin Eileen Iaizzo

Libbie Bramson Allan Grossman Dave Trecker

John D'Aquanno Ted Raia Susan Boland

Libbie Bramson Ted Raia Estelle Fishbein

Libbie Bramson Allan Grossman Pat Bush

It was moved by Ted Raia that there be no disclosure of the identity of the nominees prior to the voting. Following a discussion, the motion passed.

Nominees will be notified by mail asking for confirmation of acceptance by mail, including a resume, no later than Monday, April 25.

President Coyne asked for a motion allowing voting in person, by telephone, fax or mail. This, to accommodate those Directors who are unable to attend the meeting on May 5.

It was so moved by Jim Hobin, seconded by Libbie Bramson. Approved unanimously.

It was moved by Dick Laughlin and seconded by Jim Hobin that an editorial review board for Straight Talk be created. The motion did not pass.

With respect to media contacts, a motion was made by President Coyne that a letter to the editor by a Board member include a disclaimer. It was then moved by Libbie Bramson and seconded by Dick Laughlin that any letter to the editor by a Board member include, in the body of the letter, a disclaimer stating that any opinion stated in the letter is that of the writer and not that of the PBPOA. The motion passed unanimously.

The Board agreed that, except in the case of special circumstances, it will not meet in the months of May through September.

The next regular meeting will be on Thursday, October 13 at 2:00 p.m.

A motion was made by Ted Raia that the Board accept his resignation effective with the selection of his successor. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

The meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Coleman Connell

Secretary