Minutes from the Feb. 11, 2010 Association Business Meeting

Pres. Carol White opened the meeting at 7:00 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance. She then introduced new board members.

Directors attending: Carol White, Jack Rienks, Bob O’Brien, Elizabeth Stevens, Marty Wheeler, Sandi Fedder, Elizabeth Kleiner, and Dick Hooley.

Secretary’s Report

Minutes of 2-12-09 meeting read by Bizit Stevens. Joan O’Brien made a motion to accept, it was seconded by Bev Williams, the motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report

Bob O’Brien presented the fiscal report for 2009 (see attached). Checking Account: $17, 134.14, CD’s: $9, 209.40, Petty cash: $27. 59 for a total of $26, 371.13. He explained the income and expenses. He presented the proposed budget for 2010 totaling $17,659 (see attached). Teri Wiegand moved to approve, seconded by Bev Williams, the motion passed.

Membership

Bob O’Brien stated that we had 266 paid members in 2009, and 217 so far in 2010. He talked about reasons for joining:

Maintenance Crew takes care of our 8 Common properties.

Security Patrol

Picnic for members

Comments from members

Give list to realtors

Go house to house/talk with neighbors

Look at it in reverse: if we did not have an association, who would take care of the entrance, bus stops, etc?

Neatly maintained common properties makes our property values higher.

Could we have Associate Membership for those wanting to use boat ramp?

A gentleman said that in his former community, people had to pay a yearly membership for using the boat ramp.

Both Jim Keenan and Bob O’Brien were concerned about our liability.

The Board will take this under advisement.

Committee Reports

Maintenance: Harvey White explained what his crew of 6-8 guys had been doing. Rebuilding of the north entry wall has been completed except for some landscaping and 24 volt lights. The new bulletin board has been installed.

We had to pay a one time fee of $3,500 for the cutting of the mangroves.

The pine trees were cut off of Lot 312 in 2009.

Social

Marty Wheeler said that there were 65 people at the Christmas Party. They had live music, a 50/50 ($101) and 20 gifts. At the last meeting, $26.50 was received towards food costs. Tonight’s raffle was for two Flower arrangements donated by Marty Wheeler. Marty introduced Linda Baillergeon, the new social chair. Linda said the picnic will be held March 20, and had a sign-up sheet for jobs. The Christmas Party will be held at Boca Royale on the first Sunday in December.

Community Affairs / Web Master

Jack Rienks said that there was a hazardous waste pick-up on Dearborn and McCall on 2-27. They will also come into our neighborhoods to do this. On 3-16, there will be a special referendum to continue the 3 mil school tax. Sarasota County spends $19,000 per student.

Jack had a meeting with Shannon Staub. The dredging will move forward on the Neptune Channel.

Code Enforcement

Carol reporting for Kim Boyle. The truck on San Remo and Greenlawn is gone. The lot at San Remo and St. Claire has been mowed.

Dock Security

Jim Keenan stated that he “keeps an eye on things.”

Welcome Baskets

Bizit Stevens reported that 44 baskets have been given out to new home owners in Overbrook Gardens.

Security Patrol

Linda Masters stated that there are 5 faithful teams who volunteer. She needs more volunteers. From May to October, there are few volunteers. Numbers to know:

Linda & John Masters: 474-3701

Non-emergency #: 316-1201

Deputy Hill: 861- 4084

New Committee Chairs

Maxine Burns, Distribution of Materials

Francesca Oldroyd: Wooden Fence on 776

New Business

The Nominating Committee, consisting of Elizabeth Kleiner, Carol White and Bev Williams presented a slate of directors for approval by the membership: 3 year terms: E. Kim Boyle, Sandi Fedder, Bob O’Brien, Bizit Stevens and 2 year terms: George Aylesworth and Steve Walmsley. Bev Williams moved to accept the slate of directors, Jim Keenan seconded and the slate of new directors passed.

Jim Keenan requested that a key to the boat ramp be given to the Fish and Game officer. The request was passed.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Elizabeth Stevens, Secretary