November 9, 2000

The meeting was called to order by Raymond O'Connor at 3:00 p.m. Those present were Raymond O'Connor, Robert Andersen, Lois Sabatino, Charles Morris, James Henry, John Domenie, and Richard Laughlin. Absent were William Turner, Kay Potter and Marvin Peterson.

A twenty minute presentation was made by three women from Cella & Associates to explain the Pelican Bay fire and irrigation water improvement project (see attached documents). Questions by the Board followed the presentation. Lois Sabatino will write an article for the Pelican Bay Post concerning this project.

Approval of Minutes: The Minutes and corrections of Thursday, October 3, 2000 were accepted as submitted.

Treasurer's Report: In the absence of Bill Turner, Ray O'Connor asked for approval of the report as presented. Treasurer's report was accepted as submitted. Ray noted that Bill purchased a 6-month CD at First Florida Bank on the expiration of one with First National Bank.

Ray mentioned that Neil Dorrill had attended several meetings, which need to be paid for. They will get together, work out an hourly rate and come to a financial agreement.

Membership & Marketing: Chuck Morris reported that membership continues to increase. See attached report.

Project 41: Bob Andersen wasn't able to contact George Botner before the meeting but secretary said that the engineering changes of the 41 project are about finished. They are confident that they can now submit for bids, and permits would be issued to the contractors.

Grant for the second phase has to be in by January. Bob said he heard that no money had been allocated to Collier County this year for landscaping. We will call one of our Florida House Representatives to find out for sure.

Mangrove Restoration: Ray read Kay Potter's report. Fall planting has begun in the mangrove forest. Each of the two projects will be studied, monitored, and evaluated.

Robin Lewis is re-visiting the original channels he excavated in the north end of the mangroves and is widening those that have begun to silt up again.

Humiston & Moore, engineering firm, are advising that Clam Pass is "still OK."

Eugene Schmidt and Joseph Bawduniak have volunteered to take a series of photographs of the mangroves at two-month intervals in order to have a record of progress and/or deterioration.

The annual report of the condition of our Clam Bay System mandated by our Ten Year Plan will be given at the December meeting of MSTBU.

Community Affairs: John Domenie reported that there was a program with Joe Bawduniak of the MSTBU, Jim Ward and Neil Dorrill as speakers. The next program is December 6 with Lou Vlasho as guest speaker.

Public Relations: Lois Sabatino announced that several dates had been selected for the holiday party for the Board. The Board selected December 14 if that is agreeable to all Board members; otherwise, either December 13 or the 15. It will be held at either the Sandpiper or The Registry.

All our copy went into the new Foundation newsletter, The Pelican Bay Post. It will be coming out on November 14.

Ray urged as many Board members as possible to attend the County Commissioners' meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14, hoping that he will be on the agenda to speak concerning the new ordinance, and that the commissioners will be voting on it.

Internet Committee: Dick Laughlin reported that the Naples Daily News computer had been down for three weeks so he wasn't able to put Straight Talk on the internet, but it is on now, along with Board minutes and the treasurer's report.

Dick said that the password process needs to be explained to the residents of Pelican Bay.

President's Comments

Ray commented on the concern of some of the commercial interests in not having an appointed seat on the Board of supervisors under the new Ordinance. Ray explained that the MSTBU recommended that there be no appointed seats for the commercial interest, and that vote was 8-1. The MSTBU then voted 6 - 3 to send the Ordinance on with their approval to the County Commissioners. Ray pointed out to one of the commercial interest persons that those owners who live in Pelican Bay are eligible for election year.

Ray was asked questions by the Board to clarify some points of the Ordinance

A motion was made by Jim Henry to have Ray respond to the #1 issue of Carla Grieve's letter of resignation from the advisory committee of the Year-Rounders. It was seconded and approved by the Board. Ray feels that any owner of property in Pelican Bay should be allowed to be a member of the Year-Rounders.

Ray commented on the letter from Commissioner Carter. Ray mentioned that it was in response to a letter from a member of the MSTBU.

New Business: Ray commented that because of the death of Norman Snow we would review the candidates who have shown an interest in being on the Board. John Iaizzo as one of these candidates said he would agree to serve. Ray recommended to the Board that we appoint John Iaizzo in Norman Snow's position. This was seconded and approved by all the Board. The Board will invite him and his wife to the holiday party.

The Board will send a $250 memorial donation to Colgate University to commemorate Norm's service on the Board.

A discussion followed as to the possibility of having memorial benches put in Pelican Bay.

Ray noted that a representative is needed for the Second District Association to replace Norman Snow. John Domenie will represent PBPOA at the meeting on Nov. 13.

He also asked for someone to think about being on the Fire Commission Advisory Board.

Chuck Morris brought up the controversy that has been created by Board members of the Foundation concerning the use of tennis. Ray mentioned that he wrote a letter to Kyle Kinney in June concerning the "fee for use" charges they were considering.

The meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.