The meeting was called to order by Marvin Peterson, President, at 2:00
p.m. in the Boardroom of suite 600 of the SunTrust Building. Board members
present were: Mike Coyne, Libbie Bramson, Coleman Connell, Dick Laughlin,
John D’Aquanno, Allan Grossman and Ted Raia. Absent were: John Boland,
Ed Rossini and Jim Hobin.
Also present were Gerhard Seblatnigg and Pat Bush of the Foundation Board
of Directors, and John Iaizzo.
The president determined that there was a quorum.
Marvin Peterson introduced Gerhard Seblatnigg to update the Board on Foundation happenings.
Gerhard advised that a new agreement has been reached with Comcast for cable services to Pelican Bay. The previous agreement expires in January 2005. After comparing the Time Warner proposal with the Comcast proposal for a renewal of their contract it was determined that the Comcast proposal would be the most cost effective.
With respect to the status of the proposed annexation, Gerhard mentioned that the Urban Services Report is due to be completed by November 15, 2004. That report will permit an evaluation of the cost of services and help inform the voters as to whether annexation be further pursued. The Foundation is also attempting to determine what percent of the Pelican Bay land is owned by registered voters in order to comply with the state statutes regarding the necessary process for approval.
In regard to Cap d’Antibes, Gerhard noted that they are currently putting in the parking lot and sales are believed to be likely by November of this year.
Gerhard said he had a meeting with Jim Mudd regarding beach access but the County’s plans are still unclear. Jeff Lytle from Naples Daily News has expressed interest in discussing this issue with the Foundation after the elections.
Gerhard noted that the Foundation is working with PBSD on upgrading the Oakmont Parkway extension and cleaning up the vacant lot owned by HMA. He also stated that the east side of the berm is to be rehabilitated in conjunction with the contiguous condo associations.
Gerhard reported that he had a good meeting with the North Naples Fire District. He observed that the Foundation asked for a more reasonable allocation for Pelican Bay, noting that the district serves 80,000 residents and we are 14,000 of that total but we pay 25% of the budget of the fire district. He mentioned that Peggy Hanson is the new Fire Commissioner.
In response to a question, Gerhard stated that there are no areas of concern with respect to the Waterside Shops’ expansion project.
Marvin thanked Gerhard and Pat for attending our meeting and bringing us up to date on the Foundation.
By motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the minutes of June 24 were approved.
By motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the revised treasurer’s report for August was approved.
Committee Reports
Services Division – Coleman Connell reported that there is a proposed
46% increase in dues.
Community Relations – Coleman said that Commissioner Halas’
meetings for District 2 will resume in October.
Legal Committtee – Dick Laughlin reported that a motion for summary judgment has been filed in the slip and fall suit. He and Marvin Peterson explained the negotiations that had been conducted with plaintiff’s attorney who has refused to dismiss the case unless the Association would waive its right to seek attorney’s fees. It was unanimously agreed that we should not waive this right.
Dick and Ted Raia also explained the circumstances surrounding Ted’s deposition in the Candito law suit which was brought by Gulf Bay. All agreed that we should seek to protect our membership list to the extent that the court will permit.
Membership – (see attached)
Annual Meeting – Libbie Bramson said that since Hammock Oak Center is not available for the Annual meeting on March 10 that a possibility is the Glenview, but it can only accommodate 103 persons for a meeting. We are also looking into St.William’s Church Hall and the Church Hall across from the Registry.
25th Anniversary – John D’Aquanno mentioned the Ball December12, and 2 concerts by the Philharmonic Center.
The next Board meeting will be on Thursday, October 14 at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.