October 9, 2002

Also present were: Marvin Peterson, Jane Shoemaker, John Boland and Ray O'Connor, former president of PBPOA.

By motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

There was no treasurer's report.

Committee reports were given as follows:
Nominating Committee Mrs. Martin reported the committee's recommendations as follows:

• The appointment of Marvin Peterson to the PBPOA Board to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of Chuck Morris.
• The appointment of Jane Shoemaker and John Boland as committee members- at-large.

Mrs. Martin moved that Mrs. Potter be elected secretary of the PBPOA Board to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Iaizzo and passed unanimously.

Mrs. Potter stated that she wished to resign her office of vice-president. The president accepted her resignation from the vice-presidency and deferred filling this office until the next monthly meeting.

Year-Rounders Committee Mrs. Martin reported all parties well attended, some with waiting lists, and that six of the seven were sponsored, thus allow the funds raised by ticket sales to go to local charities. The full report is attached hereto.

Executive Committee The president outlines the implied powers of this committee as the ability to act for the Board when it cannot meet, especially in the summer months. He recommended that this function be included in the by-laws of PBPOA. He appointed Dr. Raia to this committee to replace Mr. Morris.

Membership Committee Mr. Andersen reported a total paid up membership of 3,096. The complete report is attached.

After discussion, it was informally agreed not to issue membership cards, nor to hold set membership meetings, except for the annual meeting. Mrs. Bramson will ask Mrs. Pat Bush, Communications chairman of the Pelican Bay Foundation, to allow the PBPOA to insert our membership application form in the welcoming packet the Foundation gives each new resident of Pelican Bay. John Iaizzo will contact the Men's Coffee Club president, Joe Adams, with a similar request.

Community Relations Committee The president reactivated this committee, "so that it will be in place when needed". Mrs. Martin, Mr. Hobin and Mr. Andersen were appointed to this committee.

Public Relations – Straight Talk Committee Mrs. Bramson stated that her articles have been well received. She wishes to use them to create a positive reaction to PBPOA, emphasizing that PBPOA advocates what the residents want and takes their complaints seriously, that our efforts on their behalf add value to the Pelican Bay lifestyle. Mrs. Scoville, office manager, added that many residents know of our good works because they often call her asking for assistance.

Mrs. Shoemaker suggested that a Question and Answer survey of satisfaction/dissatisfaction among residents would further enhance our image.

Bicycle Policy Committee Mrs. Shoemaker presented a paper entitled "Pelican Bay Bicycle Rules of Etiquette" which she had formulated after reviewing comments from 105 residents who had answered her query (copy attached). She stated that many of the rules had a legal basis. She has also shown the rules of etiquette to the president of the Pelican Bay Foundation and the Sheriff's Department, and they approve of them. Dr. Raia has also provided the Board members with a bicycle etiquette list.

After discussion the Board members informally agreed that, while they approved of these rules, they wanted all reference to lane changes on Pelican Bay Blvd. removed, since that is a separate issue. They also directed that the rules be simplified and condensed.

John Iaizzo moved that this intended revision of the bicycle rules of etiquette be accepted by the Board in advance so that it might be compiled in time to be presented to the Boards of the Pelican Bay Foundation and the Pelican Bay Service Division for their next monthly meeting. The motion was seconded by Marvin Peterson and passed unanimously.

The president asked Mr. Hobin, Mrs. Shoemaker and Dr. Raia to accomplish this revision and present it to the PBSD and the PBF.

US-41Beautification Mr. Andersen reported that Phase Two of the landscaping of US-41 median has been delayed by Collier County until March of 2003 because the commissioners do not want to have the flow of traffic impeded by landscaping work during the season. All bids have been awarded and the design work completed. The PBSD has offered to fund the initial project if the County will commit to maintaining it in the future.

Web site and Office Maintenance The president stated that we now have two web sites and the office is equipped with a new DSL line, two new cordless telephones and a new fax machine that uses plain paper.

The president stated that he would communicate with Board members by e-mail except for Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Potter, who do not own that system.

Mr. Iaizzo moved that a new PBPOA letterhead be created in house, seconded by Dr. Raia and passed unanimously.

Relations with WCI Committee The president expanded the duties of this committee to include "keeping track of what the County is doing in Pelican Bay". (Committee members Ray O'Connor, William Turner and Marvin Peterson are presently studying our agreements with WCI and will report their findings to the Board later this year, according to their memo dated April 11, 2002.)

Security Committee No report due to the hospitalization of General Coyne.

Oakmont Extension Committee Mr. Hobin reported that Collier County considers this extension a driveway, not a street. He hopes a conference between WCI, Collier County and the owners of the Marketplace Shopping Plaza will result in its improved appearance.

Mangrove Committee Mrs. Potter reported that the PBSD is "declaring victory" and giving up on the cattails remaining beside the berm at the north end of Pelican Bay. They now plan to plant 10,000 plants antagonistic to cattails in this area, hoping they will crowd them out or at least control them. Fifty percent of the mangroves planted by Dr. Riley's encasement method are surviving in the Bay Colony area and the bare ground is now covered by batis grass and some new mangroves are surviving. The PBSD has issued its annual progress report of restoration work ion the Clam Bay system and it is available from that office.

Policy The president asked the Board members to consider a policy change that would allow it, as a body, to endorse suitable political candidates. The members declined, individually and as a body, stating that such action would cause division among our membership. They did agree that the Board could support worthy principles and issues. They also emphasized that when a member acts on his own in political matters that he or she makes it clear, beyond all doubt, that the PBPOA is not involved in any way.

Mr. Hobin moved that the PBPOA hold a forum in the very near future to discuss the proposed "green tax" now on the ballot of the upcoming Nov. 5, 2002 election; seconded by Dr. Raia and passed unanimously.

President's Report The president stated that he had attended a meeting called by Collier County commissioner James Carter to again consider connecting Vanderbilt Lagoon with the Clam Bay System, this time with a much larger price tag and the suggestion that Pelican Bay pay for it.

Lois Sabatino, former Board member, requests cooperation and suggestion on how best to promote the 25th anniversary of Pelican Bay which will be in 2004.

Next Board Meeting The date has been changed for this meeting. It is now set for Friday, November 15, at 2:00 p.m. in the SunTrust Bank Boardroom.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.