November 8, 2001

The president, Ray O’Connor, called the meeting to order in the conference room of PBPOA at 2:00 p.m. Present were: Charles Morris, John Iaizzo, Robert Andersen, Richard Laughlin, Gerhard Sablatnigg, William Turner, James Henry, and Alice Kay Potter. Also present was John Domenie who is liaison to the MSTBU and Second District Association.

The minutes of the October 18, 2001 Board meeting were corrected to show that Tom Toomey was present at that meeting. Then upon motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously these minutes were approved.

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

John Iaizzo moved that the Board approve the investment policy as contained in the statement devised by the treasurer and the assistant treasurer, a copy of which is attached. The motion was seconded by Mr. Seblatnigg and passed unanimously.

The treasurer reviewed the proposed 2002 budget in detail, a copy of which is attached.

The treasurer proposed a "flexible compensation package" for the association’s office manager, stressing her five-year record of excellent service. This package, which would include an IRA, would change the manager’s status from an hourly employee to a salaried employee. Mr. Turner moved that this "enhancement package" for the office manager be approved, seconded by Mr. Iaizzo and passed unanimously.

Mr. Turner asked the Board to again review the budget and be prepared to vote on it at the December 15 meeting. He also called attention to a memorandum dated October 31, 2001, in which it is stated that if a committee is not listed separately in the budget, it’s expenses are provided for in the Community Affairs listing.

COMMITTEES:

Membership: Mr. Morris now has a list of association members in each condominium, which will aid him when he appears before the Presidents Council on behalf of PBPOA.

There were neither new members nor renewals during the month of October.

Mangrove Restoration: Mrs. Potter stated that the annual report of the manager of the Ten-Year Plan to Restore the Mangrove, Mr. Todd Turrell, will be given at a special meeting on November 29, 2001, at 3:00 p.m. at the Commons. She also reported improved drainage in the mangrove forest following "Tropical Storm Gabrielle" due to additional channels recently dug in the forest and that the dredging of the sandbar in front of Clam Pass will begin following the end of turtle nesting season.

Beautification: Mr. Henry and Mr. Andersen reported that since the defeat of the County’s proposed additional one-half cent sales tax, it does not have the funds to continue beautification of the 41 median. They asked about WCI’s commitment to share in the cost of this beautification. The president said that he would write a letter to WCI reminding them of this commitment and that he would contact Jim Ward of MSTBU to ask of his progress in obtaining a grant for this project.

Mr. Andersen will contact Mike McKee, landscape architect, who is taking over from Mr. Botner.

Public Relations: Richard Laughlin reported that he received three calls because of his letter supporting the half-cent sales tax increase.

Liaison: John Domenie gave an account of action by the MSTBU at its November meeting including their approval of flagpoles to be erected at the three entrances to Pelican Bay, the digging of more drainage channels in the mangrove forest, and route 41 intersections. He had also attended the monthly meeting of the Second District Association and discussed the Clerk of Court’s postcard straw vote proposal.

Web Site & Security: Mr. Iaizzo reported that payment for this site is still on a monthly basis of $50.00.

A meeting has been called for all residents who live adjacent to the route 41 berm for November 14, 2001, 7:00 p.m. at Hammock Oak Center to consider a security fence separating their property from the highway. He discussed the advantages of locating this fence on Foundation property rather than private property. The MSTBU must be asked for their support.

President’s Comments: The president stated that Don Spanier is still recovering from his back operation.

He has received a letter of appreciation from Marvin Peterson for the memorial contribution in honor of his wife, Arlyce.

Charles Pietsch has written him a letter dated November 4, 2001, to the effect that he will be unable to serve on the PBPOA Board.

Mrs. Barbara Martin has accepted PBPOA’s invitation to serve on the Board.

Mr. Laughlin moved that Mrs. Martin be appointed to the PBPOA’s Board, seconded by Mr. Morris and passed unanimously.

The president stated that he would appoint a new nominating committee in January.

The president will meet with Lou Vlasho, chairman of the MSTBU, regarding our desire to place memorial benches along paths in Pelican Bay.

The president reminded the Board that the next meeting would be December 15, 2001, 5:30 p.m. at the Registry Resort.