October 3, 2000 Meeting

The president, Ray, O'Connor, called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. in the conferenceroom of the PBPOA office. Present were: Bill Turner, Marvin Peterson, Robert Andersen, Richard Laughlin, Lois Sabatino, John Domenie, and Kay Potter. Norman Snow was absent due to illness and the president expressed his hope that he would soon recover. James Henry and Charles Morris were also absent.

Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the minutes of the previous meeting (May 4, 2000) were approved.

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

The president appointed the treasurer and Mr. Laughlin to devise the best procedure for posting the treasurer's report on the Internet.

The treasurer reported that he had negotiated a favorable three-year lease for the association's present office space in the SunTrust building. A copy of the tiered payment schedule is attached.

Marvin Peterson moved that this new rent schedule be approved, seconded by Robert Andersen and passed unanimously.

Committee Reports:

Membership: In the absence of Mr. Morris, Bill Turner directed attention to the report, which showed a paid membership of 3,501 - a new record. Mrs. Scoville, the office manager, was thanked for her diligence and efficiency in obtaining and recording new members during the summer. Committee report attached.

Mr. Turner also recommended that the marketing literature produced by the PBPOA reflect the many services and achievements that the association has accomplished to enhance the quality of life in Pelican Bay and preserve property values.

Project 41: Bob Andersen reported that FDT had George Botner redo some landscaping design and it would be presented to the County this month. Once the County approved these changes, the project can go to bid and the contract issued.

The president is still negotiating with WCI in regard to their commitment to this project. Mr. Andersen will write a letter to the County supporting the work of Mr. Botner.

Mangrove Restoration: Kay Potter reported that the silted up channels in the south end of the mangrove forest have finally been excavated and water is flowing freely through them. The newly marked canoe trails through the mangroves are being used and enjoyed. The Mangrove Action Group has purchased technical water gauges for Kathy Worley of the Conservancy to use in plotting water levels in the forest. Mrs. Worley will report on their use and other statistical results to the MSTBU on Wednesday. Joe Bawduniak and Gene Schmidt have taken another series of aerial photographs of the problem areas of the mangroves.

Liaison and Community Affairs Committees: In the absence of Mr. Snow, Mr. Peterson reported that he has attended the North Naples Fire Department meeting. Mr. Domenie reported that the speaker for the Monday meeting of the Community Affairs Committee will be Kyle Kinney, president of the Pelican Bay Foundation.

He also stated that the Foundation is going to start a bi-monthly newspaper and all Pelican Bay organizations are invited to submit copy.

Bill Turner explained that the Foundation has established a media committee to secure better cable television rates and service. He serves on this committee and will keep PBPOA advised of its progress.

Public Relations and Internet Committee: Lois Sabatino discussed the recent survey conducted for the Foundation by the firm of Frazier and Mohlke Assoc. entitled "Preliminary Research Findings". One thousand, eight hundred and eighteen people responded out of 5,400, so the results of the survey will give us an accurate indication of what the residents of Pelican bay what from our organization. She recommended that the Board study the survey in depth.

Mrs. Sabatino asked if the Board should continue publishing Straight Talk in view of the Foundation's new bi-monthly newspaper. The consensus was that Straight Talk should continue.

Mrs. Sabatino stated that so far this year the Year-Rounders had contributed $10,000 to the various charities they sponsored at their parties, and that the next party will be on October 5 at the Stand Country Club.

Dick Laughlin discussed the establishment of PBPOA's new web site, which has been well received by the Pelican Bay community. He and his committee were congratulated on a job "well done". The president appointed Mr. Laughlin and Mrs. Sabatino to a permanent Internet Committee to supervise and improve this web site.

President's Comments:

The president reviewed the past history of PBPOA's efforts to present the Collier County Pelican Bay Services District Ordinance to the owners in Pelican Bay and distributed copies of the proposed draft. This draft contains the changes requested at the previous MSTBU meeting, and will be presented to the MSTBU at its forthcoming meeting tomorrow, Oct. 6, 2000 if the PBPOA's Board approves this action. Bill Turner moved that this amended ordinance be presented to MSTBU, seconded by Marvin Peterson and passed unanimously.

The president distributed copies of a statement of account from Dorrill Management Group in the amount of $6,503.91, and explained its charges. Bill Turner moved that this statement of account be paid, seconded by Marvin Peterson and passed unanimously.

Old Business: Bill Turner reported that the Mission and Goals Committee had completed its task and recommended that PBPOA adopt as its mission the following objectives:

1.) To promote and protect the property values and other interests of owners in

Pelican Bay

2.) To pursue such projects that enhance the pleasure of living in Pelican Bay

Robert Andersen moved that these goals be adopted as the objectives of PBPOA, seconded by Bill Turner and passed unanimously.

The president announced that the next Board meeting will be on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000.

The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.