November 21, 2002

Although unmentioned, the recent death of our treasurer, Thomas Toomey, on November 17, 2002, was felt keenly by all members, many of whom attended his memorial service held on November 20, 2002.

Also attending the meeting was Ray O'Connor, immediate past president of PBPOA and committee members Jane Shoemaker and John Boland.

The approval of the minutes of the previous meeting was not called for.

The acceptance of the treasurer's report was not called for. A memorandum and proposed budget for the year 2003 compiled by Bill Turner, immediate past treasurer, at the request of the late Mr. Toomey had been placed in the members' file.

The meeting was conducted by following the order of business as listed in the agenda, copy attached. These minutes will be recorded in like manner.

The president introduced former Board members Lois Sabatino and Ross Obley. Mrs. Sabatino presented a plan for all organizations in Pelican Bay to join in celebrating the twenty-fifth or silver anniversary of the foundation of Pelican Bay. The goal of this yearlong celebration would be to foster good will and cooperation and be a positive experience for all participants. This ambitious project would require a paid professional event coordinator. Funds raised would be donated to local charities. A copy of Mrs. Sabatino's plan is attached hereto.

Mr. Obley gave a historical review of the founding and growth of Pelican Bay from the original agreement between Westinghouse Corp. and the Collier family in 1971/72 to the present.

James Hobin moved that PBPOA become a sponsor of this 25th Anniversary Celebration of the founding of Pelican Bay, seconded by Mrs. Martin and passed unanimously.

Dr. Raia stated that he had received numerous complaints from residents of Pelican Bay regarding the plans of Gulf Bay Construction Corporation to build a "monster" condominium in WaterPark Place. It will be almost three times the size of St. Raphael Condominium, its nearest neighbor, and will only have a setback of 50 feet instead of the expected 100 feet, thus robbing owners in St. Raphael of their views and air space. This new building, to be called Cap D'Antibes, is being substituted for the two towers in the original plans, St. Armands and St. Margaux.

The St. Raphael owners have hired a lawyer to determine if these changes are legal. Dr. Raia is also researching County documents. He will return to the Board when he has all the facts and request assistance in disseminating this information to residents in Pelican Bay. Dr. Raia also documented by photographs that debris and silt from the Cap D'Antibes construction site is fouling the water in the canal that runs beside the berm.

The president said he would contact the Foundation to suggest that they approach Gulf Bay Corporation and ask that they allow parking spaces along the easement that has already been established along the north edge of the Cap D'Antibes property.

The president asked John Boland to head up a committee to "keep track" of Waterside plans and events.

The president assigned an additional duty to the PUD Oversight Committee: to "look into acquiring any County owned property anywhere in Pelican Bay".

The president will look into the possibility of forming a liability insurance pool of various Pelican Bay organizations as a way to obtain a rate reduction.

The president stated that the PBPOA's office space lease in the SunTrust Building will expire next August. He will "look around" to see what else might be available.

The president was summoned home by a family emergency. He asked Dr. Raia to conduct the meeting in his place, since the office of vice-president is vacant.

Mrs. Martin stated that the Year-Rounders had contributed more than $9,000 to local charities this year, and over 200 toys to the Toys for Tots Christmas Toy Drive. She also said that two current party sponsors wish to continue next year.

Jim Hobin reported that the extension road to Market Place Mall is looking better. He thinks the County will eventually take it over.

Mr. Hobin distributed copies of two proposed changes in the PBPOA by-laws (copies attached). The four proposed amendments to the by-laws listed under 5G in the agenda were referred to his by-laws committee.

Mrs. Bramson discussed her Straight Talk column. The very large entrance gates to Crown Colony will be the subject of her column this month.

Mr. O'Connor stated that he had addressed the Men's Coffee Club pointing out the advantages of joining the PBPOA.

Mr. Iaizzo stated that Pelican Bay is paying the County a total of $48,000,000, and getting back $650,000. He will bring a detailed breakdown of taxes and benefits to the January 2003 meeting.

Mr. Andersen reported a total membership of 3,121(report attached).

Mr. O'Connor stated that the Board should seek out and support suitable candidates for election to the Pelican Bay Services Division Advisory Board, especially since Dr. Raia and Mr. Iaizzo are considering running for this position.

Dr. Raia reminded the members that the December meeting will be a Christmas party to be held on December 16 at the Sandpiper Restaurant at 5:00 PM. Dr. Raia was forced to close the meeting since it was five o'clock and all must vacate the Boardroom.

Respectfully submitted,

Alice Kay Potter Secretary

Addendum: Alice Kay Potter, Mangrove Committee chairman, invites and reminds all members that the annual meeting of the Mangrove Action Group will be held on January 16, 2003 from 1 t0 3 PM. at Hammock Oak Community Center.