The meeting was called to order by Marvin Peterson, President, at 2:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of suite 610 of the SunTrust Building. Board members present were: John Boland, Dick Laughlin, John D’Aquanno, Libbie Bramson, Coleman Connell, and Ed Rossini. Absent were: Mike Coyne, Jim Hobin, Ted Raia and Allan Grossman.
The president determined that there was a quorum.
By motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the minutes of April 8 and April 15 were approved.
By motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the treasurer’s report for March 2004 was approved.
President’s remarks
Marvin told the group that Dudley Goodlette wants to be at the next Town
Meeting on annexation.
Marvin said he attended a Government Affairs meeting concerning how to
deal with the press- relationships with the media. Since the Foundation
is taking the lead on the annexation issue, Marvin said that the PBPOA
has stated their position -they voted to proceed with annexation. Marvin
said that The Due Diligence Report has to be written and put out into
people’s hands.
Marvin said that Dick Laughlin volunteered to attend any meetings on annexation
that Marvin isn’t able to be at.
Coleman mentioned that he attended Commissioner Halas’ meeting that
morning (5/13).
Marvin said he has a copy of the letter Mayor Barnett wrote to the Fire
Commissioners. He will fax it to the office for anyone who wants it.
Committee Reports
Security - Coleman reported that the Services Division has a letter from
the Foundation saying that they no longer will support the extraordinary
police protection. Coleman said one of the Board members made a motion
to discontinue it. The vote was 9 -1 not to discontinue it. The Services
Division contracted with the Sheriff’s Department.
Public Relations – Libbie said she was at a standstill
for a subject for writing the next issue of the Post.
John Boland reported that the Year-Rounders will put out application cards
for PBPOA membership at each Year-Rounders function.
Legal Committee – Dick Laughlin said that the City
Council said there might be an appearance of a conflict of interest with
Attorney Pritt so they told him he couldn’t do it.
Dick said that the Foundation’s legal committee doesn’t function
very often therefore there might be some delay in getting all the information
needed about the annexation; there is talk about having the election later.
Annual Meeting – Libbie said they will have to find another meeting place for the annual meeting since Hammock Oak will not be available.
Services Division – Coleman said not to be alarmed at the copy of the budget, it is only a preliminary one.
Membership – (see attached)
25th Anniversary - John Boland mentioned the Memorial Day celebration and that a ball will be held at the end of the year which the Women’s Club will run with the Foundation. In November the Phil will have a concert run by the Foundation.
Next Board meeting will be Thursday. October 14, 2004.
The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bobbie Scoville
Office Manager
Addendum: John Iaizzo came in at the end of the meeting to give the Board
information on the management of the MSTBU.