The meeting was called to order by President Coyne at 2:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of suite 600 . Board members present were: Coleman Connell, Libbie Bramson, Marvin Peterson , John D'Aquanno, Allan Grossman, Ed Rossini, Harry Coburn and Dave Trecker. Absent were: Jim Hobin and Dick Laughlin.

The president determined there was a quorum.

Tom Cairnes, a representative of the Forbes Company was a guest presenter. He prefaced his opening remarks by alluding to a presentation which had been made to the Board some years earlier.

At that time, the Board had been asked to agree to the transfer of a significant number of square feet, for development, from the north end of Pelican Bay to the South end, specifically the Waterside Shops.

Now, with the prospect of Nordstrom becoming a part of Waterside, the Board was asked to agree to the transfer of an additional 20,000 square feet of commercial space to the South end leaving the remainder at the North end.

He then made a presentation covering the location of the proposed Nordstrom Store in the northwest corner of the Waterside Shops complex, the expansion of Saks Fifth Avenue , as well as a proposed parking garage which would parallel West Blvd.

Allan Grossman pointed out that the site of the parking garage, as proposed, would be in the direct line of sight of Bridge Way , a villa community, paralleling West Blvd. as well.

A discussion followed concerning the location of the parking garage. Mr. Cairnes was asked to take the Board's concerns back to the Forbes Co. and consider an alternative location for the garage.

President Coyne suggested a separate date for a Board vote.

Following Mr. Cairnes'departure there was a discussion of the matter. President Coyne suggested that we make time available at our next meeting for the Forbes Co. to respond.

He will send a letter to Mr. Cairnes and the attorney for Waterside with a copy to the Board, detailing our concerns and urging them to consider alternative locations for the garage for presentation when they return.

The minutes of the May 5 meeting were duly approved, without change.

Treasurer's report - Libbie reported that we are on budget.

Billings for the current year's dues were late getting in the mail because of weather conditions. We should soon be receiving payments from members.

She will check on certain budget items which the Board questioned and report back at the next meeting.

The September Treasurer's report was approved.

President Coyne welcomed new members to the Board: David Trecker and Harry Coburn .

New Business

President Coyne asked for a volunteer to write an article for the December issue of the Pelican Bay Post since Libbie will be away. Dave Trecker volunteered to write a column detailing the pros and cons of annexation.

Mike offered his opinion that at some point the Board needs to take a position with regard to annexation. There followed a lengthy discussion as to the timing of such an action.

It was agreed that no position should be taken until after the Naples City Council votes for the second time on the ordinance which would permit putting the question on the ballot in February 2006.

Mike suggested that a committee of the Board, commencing now, draft a position statement for the Board to consider.

Mike suggested Dave Trecker and Libbie Bramson, and asked for any other volunteers. John D'Aquanno volunteered.

Mike proposed having ad hoc committees of the Board appointed as situations arise or on an as needed basis.

The US-41 Beautification Committee will be eliminated since its work is completed.

Public Relations Committee Libbie asked for help on this committee. Dave Trecker volunteered to help, once the Annexation matter is settled.

Year-Rounders Libbie commented that the group doesn't need a liaison.

Foundation Liaison : Harry Coburn volunteered to head this group.

Services Div . Coleman reported that John Perry, an employee of Severn-Trent, has succeeded Jim Ward as administrator for the Board. With more day to day responsibilities assumed by Board members, the administrator's duties have been reduced as has the fee paid to Severn Trent.

Web Site Committee – Mike is on this committee. He will get together with Brian to update our minutes on the web site.

Mangrove Committee – No need to continue. Can be restored as needed.

Membership Committee - Libbie would like some help on this committee.

Security & Safety Service – Mike was on this with Coleman. Mike sees no need to continue with this committee.

Office Personnel Chairman - no need to continue with this committee.

Nominating Committee – a committee will be appointed when necessary

Twenty-fifth Anniversary Committee – No longer needed.