January 11, 2001

The president, Ray O' Connor, called the meeting to order in the boardroom of PBPOA at 3:00p.m. Present were: Lois Sabatino, William Turner, Robert Andersen, Charles Morris, JamesHenry, John Domenie, John Iaizzo and Alice Kay Potter. Absent were Richard Laughlin and Marvin Peterson.

Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the minutes of the December 14 and November 9 meetings were approved.

Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the report of the treasurer was accepted. Mr.Turner stated that our treasurer's report now appears on our web site.

Upon motion made by Mr. Henry, seconded by Mr. Iaizzo, and passed unanimously, the statement of account submitted by Dorrill Management Group dated December 15, 2000, was approved for payment. The president pointed out that we received a 20% discount. (copy attached)

Mr. Morris, Chairman of Membership and Marketing Committee, reported that renewals and new memberships are coming in daily with a total paid up membership to date of 2,531. (copy of report attached)

The president asked Mr. Morris to compose a letter pointing out the advantages of PBPOA membership that would be part of our membership campaign.

Mr. Andersen, Co-Chairman of the Project 41 Committee, reported that the County will put Phase One out for bids and it should be completed in four months "if they stay on it". He will ask George Botner for an up-to-date rendition of the beautification display we have on the boardroom wall.

Mrs. Potter, Chairman of the Mangrove Restoration Committee, reported that the Annual Meeting of the Mangrove Action Group would be held on January 18 at 3:00 p.m. at Hammock Oak Center, and invited all Board members to attend.

Mrs. Sabatino, Chairman if the Public Relations Committee, reported that PBPOA activities are well reported in the new Pelican Bay Post that is mailed to every resident of Pelican Bay. Straight Talk was published in December as a special Governance update to invite residents to the special January 5 public meeting at the Registry Resort Hotel. She praised Richard Laughlin for his work on our web site. She suggested that PBPOA take the lead in urging Sheriff Hunter to have his patrols in Pelican Bay more visible, especially because of so many cut-through speeders and the recent muggings at Waterside. Mr. O'Connor said a letter will be sent to Sheriff Hunter including the suggestions to curb the problems.

Mr. Domenie, Chairman of the Community Affairs Committee, reported that there was a very distinguished speaker at the Community Affairs Committee's public meeting, a certain Mr. O'Connor. They hope to have the supervisor of elections of Collier County as the speaker at their February meeting. Mr. Domenie distributed copies of a draft of his meeting with the supervisor of elections and her assistant concerning the legal aspects of Pelican Bay's first election. (copy attached)

Mr. Laughlin, Chairman of the Internet Committee, was absent and no report was given.

The president said a letter of appreciation would be sent to the Registry Resort Hotel, thanking them for the use of their facilities for our January 5 meeting to explain our new Ordinance. He thanked the Community Affairs Committee for supplying volunteers at our forthcoming candidates' night.

The president appointed the following members to the Nominating Committee to propose new Board members at our Annual Meeting to be held in March: Lois Sabatino, Chairman, Charles Morris and John Iaizzo.

The president named Alice Kay Potter as liaison to the Year-Rounders.

The next meeting was set at February 8, 2001 at 3:00 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.