The president, Marvin Peterson, called the meeting to order at 2:15 PM.
Present were: Jim Hobin, Mike Coyne, John D’Aquanno, Ted Raia, John
Boland, Dick Laughlin, Coleman Connell, Ed Rossini, Allan Grossman. Absent:
Libbie Bramson who was sick.
Also present was Ray O’Connor of the Oversight & Coordinating
Committee.
The president determined there was a quorum.
By motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the minutes of November 13, 2003 were approved.
President’s Remarks
Marvin Peterson said that we have old records in the office that need
to be gone over to see about disposal. Dick Laughlin volunteered to come
to the office and go over these records.
Dick Laughlin will review the director liability insurance policy to see
of we need to continue with the present terms.
The present bill from Volpe will be checked by the Legal Committee to
see if it is within the allotted budget.
The president asked the Board directors whose terms are expiring in March
2004 if they wish to run for another term. All four (Libbie Bramson, Dick
Laughlin, John Boland, Coleman Connell) agreed to run again.
Marvin told the Board that we are being sued by a woman who fell in the
L’Ambiance community. He said that he has written a letter to the
attorney representing the woman to let him know that we are not involved
in this issue. It was decided by the Board to seek the help of our attorney(John
Passidomo) in resolving this suit.
Marvin reported for the treasurer, Libbie Bramson, that the proposed 2004
budget will remain the same as 2003 except for the addition of a contingency
fee of 5% of the total budget. Libbie will present more details at the
February meeting.
Marvin reported that letters are being written for the Post by Board members
that people aren’t too happy about. Should articles be written that
have not been first seen by the Board? It was reiterated that anyone who
speaks personally should use their own letterhead, not the Property Owners
letterhead.
Committee Reports
Oversight Coordination Committee – Ray O’Connor
passed out a letter from George Werner thanking the PBPOA for the work
they did on landscaping the median on US-41.
(attached)
Ray also included a letter in his report from Ross Obley regarding Naples
Annexation. (attached)
Discussion followed on the question of annexation.
US-41 no report
Pelican Bay Services- Coleman Connell reported that
Glen Harrell said that the new owners of Waterside shops are already in
operation. Glen Harrell is going to stay as manager.
Coleman reported that in re to black-topping of US-41 from Gulf Park to
Pelican Bay entrance this summer there is a choice between 2 ten foot
lanes or one larger lane.
Sub-committee working on the budget was surprised at Jim Ward’s
remark that they have used up their reserves.
Web Site no report
25th Anniversary-John Boland showed the new calendar
for residents of Pelican Bay.
The clambake sponsored by Ginny Lee and PBPOA will be on April 20 on the
beach to the first 200 people who send in the $25 per person.
Legal & Governmental Affairs-Dick Laughlin turned the meeting over to Ted Raia to discuss Cap D’Antibes situation.
Next Board meeting will be on Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 2:00 p.m.