October 14, 2004

The meeting was called to order by Marvin Peterson, President, at 2:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of suite 600 of the SunTrust Building. Board members present were: Mike Coyne, Libbie Bramson, Coleman Connell, Dick Laughlin, John D’Aquanno, John Boland, and Allan Grossman. Absent were: Ted Raia, Ed Rossini and Jim Hobin. Also present was Bill Turner of the Oversight Coordination Committee.

The president determined there was a quorum.

Libbie Bramson said that a sentence in the minutes of September 23 - “All agreed that we should seek to protect our membership list to the extent that the court will permit.” – didn’t express how strongly the Board felt. She suggested it read, “All agreed that we will protect our membership list to the extent that the court will permit.” Libbie will reword the sentence for the next meeting. To the extent that the minutes will be amended as stated, by motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the minutes of Sept. 23 were approved.

The September Treasurer’s report was not ready for approval; it will be mailed out.

President’s remarks
Marvin said he hasn’t heard any information on annexation since the last meeting. He feels the Foundation is still waiting for information back from the city of Naples.

Committee Reports
Coleman Connell asked why the County is paying for the beautification of the median from Vanderbilt Beach Road to Immokalee Road and Pelican Bay had to pay for the first phase. Marvin said it was “time”.

Public Relations – Libbie reported that the annual meeting will be held at St. Williams Church hall on March 15.

Libbie announced that Greta Laughlin will be the chairperson of the Year-Rounders next year.

Services Division Liaison – Coleman Connell reported that the Services Division elected Matt Mathias to replace Glen Harrell as manager of the Waterside Shops. The commissioners haven’t given their approval as yet.

Coleman also reported that the Services budget has been approved by the Commissioners.

The budget, minutes and any other documents will now be put out on a CD.

The North Naples garage is going to start April 5.

Jim Carroll has appointed an ad hoc committee to rewrite the charter.

Foundation Liaison – In the absence of Chairperson Ted Raia, John Boland mentioned that 3 Board members are coming off the Foundation Board this year – Bush, Sablatnigg and Bennett.

25th Anniversary – John Boland listed the remaining events of the year to commemorate the anniversary.

Web Site – Mike Coyne said that he and Bill Turner are getting together after the meeting to talk about the situation. Libbie mentioned that the Treasurer’s report can’t be put on a disk by our accountant. She will look into another accountant.

Membership – Libbie said that the invoices with an accompanying letter will be going out in the next 10 days.

Security & Safety Service – Coleman said that we are going to be keeping our police department for Pelican Bay.

Office Personnel – Dick Laughlin mentioned that we don’t have a deadlock on the office door. It was agreed that one will be put on.

Nominating Committee - There will be 2 Board members coming off in March – Mike Coyne and Ted Raia. Mike agreed to stay on another term

Legal Committee –Dick Laughlin said that the summary judgment was granted in the Brodeur litigation case so that is finished.

The only active case now is the Foundation one.

New Business – Allan Grossman asked about the use of solar panels in Pelican Bay. A member of his condo association wishes to have them installed. Marvin said the Covenant person at the Foundation is responsible for this decision.

It was informally discussed about supporting Dave Trecker for commissioner of Services Division. Individually we can support him. Our organization supports issues not individuals. We can’t speak for our members without their approval.

The next Board meeting will be held on Thursday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mike Coyne, Secretary