The president, Marvin Peterson, called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM.
Present were: John D’Aquanno, John Boland, Ted Raia, Allan Grossman,
Dick Laughlin, and Ed Rossini. Absent were: Jim Hobin, Mike Coyne, Libbie
Bramson and Coleman Connell.
Also present was Ray O’Connor of the Oversight & Coordinating
Committee.
The president determined that there was a quorum.
By motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the minutes of October 23, 2003 were approved.
President’s Remarks
Marvin mentioned that a person in Parkshore area called to say that area
is upset because the County wants to take the tourist tax money to buy
and build more beach accessibility. A meeting is being formed with the
mayor to discuss this issue; he requested Marvin to attend. Marvin said
he would.
Marvin said Second District meetings with Commissioner Halas are discussing problems and want us to become involved (garage for beach parking , etc.) Marvin said that we would if it became necessary.
Marvin said that at the last MSTBU meeting there was discussion about gating our community.
Marvin said there is a group of people called Citizens for Charter requesting to speak to the Board about their purpose. Marvin will give each Board member a copy of the letter to read and decide if the group should come to a meeting.
Committee Reports
Foundation Liaison – Ted mentioned that he talked to Dave Trecker
and that the Foundation has formed a committee regarding annexation. There
was much discussion by the PBPOA Board on the annexation issue. Ray O’Connor
mentioned that Dudley Goodlette said he would be willing to help us facilitate
this process. Ray wanted to clarify certain issues: who should be taking
any action; should we contact Trecker and have him tell us what he is
doing? He also observed that, if Mr. Trecker wants our files, we need
to know what he is using them for. Marvin suggested Ray and his committee
start the process, then the committee can contact the Foundation to see
if they are interested in getting involved or not. The question was raised,
is the Board in favor of the committee proceeding as described? All were
in favor except one. Ray said we need to get the monetary figures from
the city for the impact on Pelican Bay. Ray feels we can obtain the raw
figures without money but will require funds to analyze the data. Ray
suggested a straw vote of everyone in Pelican Bay to get their feeling
on the issue of annexation.
25th Anniversary - John Boland said his committee was not in favor of our proposal to charge $45 per person for the clambake. John proposed that we go in with Ginny Lee and the cost per person be reduced to $25 with a modified menu. The Board voted in favor of this and to contribute $5,000.
Legal Committee – Dick Laughlin turned the discussion over to the sub-committee which Ted Raia is running concerning Cap d’Antibes. Ted said there are going to be two meetings on Tuesday, November 18th. The first is at Fred Hardt’s office with himself and Dave Trecker. Following that meeting will be another at the PBPOA office with Ted and his committee and Michael Volpe in preparation for the meeting with the County Commissioners. The Board was in agreement for Mr. Volpe to be the spokesperson at the County meeting with Ted being able to add comments if need be. Ted will be distributing a list to the County Commissioners of “mistakes” that have been made by the County staff. If the PBPOA is turned down by the Commissioners then they will appeal to the court.
The Board agreed that they should lock Mr. Volpe in for his fee of $250 an hour in the event the fee is increased to $275 per hour. The Board voted in favor of the Legal Committee retaining Mr. Volpe for additional work. Dick Laughlin and the Legal Committee will determine what the limit of fees will be.
Dick said he had a request from Bill Walters to have the PBPOA help him to support the Covenants so that homes in Pelican Bay are not left in neglect.
Dick mentioned that Dick Petruccio passed away. Since he was on the Board of PBPOA Dick suggested we send a card and donate $100 to the Heart Fund. The Board agreed we send a card and donate to the Heart Fund.
The next meeting will be a brief one on December 19 at the Registry dinner. The January Board meeting will be January 8, 2004 at 2:00 PM.
A motion was made that the meeting be adjourned and was seconded and
passed. The meeting adjourned at 4:10 PM.