The president, Ray O'Connor, called the
meeting to order at
The president introduced 3 guests present at
the meeting: John Domenie, Elaine Wintersteen,
and Sherie Bawduniak. They
represented the steering committee of the Community Affairs Committee. The
group explained why they are leaving the Women's League of Pelican Bay (see
attached) and looking for our support and sponsorship, and access to our
newsletter.
Questions were fielded by the Board. Who represents
them on our Board as chairperson? How many members do they have? (about 60) Their programs are not meant to be controversial.
The Board of PBPOA would have final decision on choice of programs. No
financial support as yet.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed
unanimously, the minutes of the
The point of mailing was brought up. Ray
O'Connor mentioned that notices given to Presidents of Associations for
distribution are not always successful. New homeowners
association formed by Oakmont going to ask to join condo association for
communication purposes. Other homeowners thinking of
forming associations.
The annual financial statement will go into
the newsletter.
Upon motion by Marvin Peterson, seconded and
passed unanimously, the report of the treasurer was accepted.
The following committee reports were given:
MEMBERSHIP AND MARKETING
Chuck Morris brought the Board up to date on
the membership (see attached).
It was noted that several renewal checks
have been lost by the post office.
PROJECT 41
Jim Henry mentioned that George Botner had a meeting with Jim Ward and the County to set
the budget - #502,000 for the project. MSTBU says their total will be $250,000,
no more. The application to the state has gone in. This will offset the
$250,000. Jim feels the project is going to go ahead. It was suggested that a
picture be put in Straight Talk with Botner and our
Board committee members showing initial stage of project.
GOVERNANCE
Ray O'Connor announced that Ross Obley, chairperson of the Governance committee, has
resigned from the Board due to other time-consuming projects.
COMMUNICATIONS
Lois Sabatino
asked the various committee chairmen to submit copy to "Straight
Talk" by the end of next week. Lois talked with Ron Diorio
concerning his internet project. Seems like a good way for the residents to
express their ideas. His resume is on file.
The CERT program is very worthwhile
. Three Board members take part.
The gift idea for Dr. Varley
has been dropped. He works for the county - no gift.
How about memorial benches around
COMMENTS BY PRESIDENT
Ray O'Connor read a letter that is meant for
presidents of different associations concerning their obligation to remove
exotic plants. It was suggested that the letter be put in Straight Talk.
The Board read a letter from Ron Nino,
County planning manager, concerning Cap Ferrat.
Marvin Peterson interpreted the legality of the letter regarding spacing
between buildings.
Ray also showed the Board two letter - one
to Dr. Woodruff and one to Mr. Neil Dorrill
concerning the analysis of the PUD. Dr. Woodruff has been
invited to the annual meeting to present a preliminary report.
The President noted that with the resignation
of Ross Obley we now have two Board vacancies. We
have one resume to look at.
Ray O'Connor said that he has been working
with a sub-committee of the Governance Committee - Dr. Varley,
Lou Vlasho and Dick Censits.
However, Ray will act as chairperson of the Governance Committee until we can
get a new Board member to take it over.
Regarding the annual meeting, the Board will
meet for a rehearsal at
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion took place concerning the
presentation at the beginning of the meeting by the Community Affairs
Committee. A motion was made by Marvin Peterson to bring the group in as a
committee and seconded by Jim Henry. It was passed unanimously by the Board. It
was agreed that it be put in writing that the Board has the right to review
their programs. Ray will inform the group that they have been adopted by the
Board.
The next Board meeting will be the annual
meeting on
The meeting adjourned at