Minutes from the Feb. 14, 2008 Business Meeting

The meeting was opened by Pres. Lynn Frost at 7:05 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was then said by all attending.

The introduction of Debbie Marks was made. Debbie is a Senior Planner with the Sarasota County Neighborhood Services. She reviewed the upcoming activities and reminded everyone that she will be at the Overbrook Picnic on March 15^th. She also stated that the date for the bridge work on Overbrook Rd. is June / Sept. 2008.

Lynn asked the Board members to introduce themselves. New members from Keyway Rd. were asked to stand.

The 2007 Business Meeting Minutes were read by Dave Fedder. A motion was made by Bob O’Brien and seconded by Carol Andrick to approve the minutes as read. The motion passed.

Bob O’Brien reported the 2007 budget report has been audited and no problems were reported. Bob then reviewed the 2008 proposed budget using line by line reporting.

Questions from the floor were then received from the attendees.

Q: Jim Keenan; Can you explain the cost allotted for Mangrove trimming?

A: Harvey White: the schedule of professional trimming determines cost.

Q: How many current paid members?

A: 234

Q: Why has insurance cost gone down?

A: Bob; the insurance has been paid, so the cost is true. It is unknown why.

A motion was made by Dick Hooley to approve the 2008 budget as proposed and was seconded by Skip Wheeler. The motion passed.

Lynn asked for any other questions from the floor.

Q: Are we getting patrons to be listed in the 2008 directory?

A: To date, 15 have been received.

Q: Do we know how many Keyway members we have?

A: Two that we are aware.

Q: Have the ads been sold for the directory?

A: Most have been sold. Bob reviewed cost and remaining available.

Harvey White reported on maintenance being performed and an update on the issues with the palms that have died at the Overbrook/Forked Creek bus stop.

Q: Joan O’Rourke; were the palms guaranteed?

A: They are no longer, but MRT has agreed to removal of the trees at no cost. A meeting is scheduled with them on Feb. 15^th to discuss the problem trees.

Marty Wheeler reported on Social events.

Refreshments are available after the meeting. The ’07 Christmas party was a great success with 71 attending. The 2008 Christmas party is set for Dec. 7^th at Boca Royale. The Annual Spring Picnic will be at the Lemon Bay Park on March 15^th from 10AM to 3PM. Flyers are available tonight. A raffle was sold for a centerpiece from tonight’s function. Ticket # 7303545 was drawn. Harvey White was the winner.

Jim Keenan reported on Dock Security. All is going well, but reminds everyone that the dock keys should not be given to anyone that is not a paid member.

Dave Lemonde reported on Security. Dave appreciates all the participants. The patrol attendance numbers are down due to various issues and requests new volunteers be trained. There was one incidence of a boat being stolen from the Master’s residence.

Lynn again asked for comments from the floor.

Q: Is there any update on the Greenlawn channel dredging?

A: There is no change, still looking for a site for the debris.

Q: Will the new bridge have a sidewalk?

A: Yes, a sidewalk and bike lane.

Old Business: None reported.

New Business: Election of new directors. The following nominations were made:

Sandi Fedder for Pat Stetson, seconded by Don Campbell

Bob O’Brien for Lynn Frost, seconded by Peg Hooley

Peg Hooley for Mitch Eby, seconded by Harvey White

Lynn Frost for Harvey White, seconded by Bob O’Brien

Further nominations from the floor were requested. None were made. Bev Williams motioned to close the nominations and was seconded by Bob O’Brien. The motion passed. Bob O’Brien motioned to accept all nominees and Bev Williams seconded. The motion passed by voice vote by all paid members in attendance.

Pat Stetson addressed the floor and commented on Lynn Frost’s 3 year term as President as being very well handled and a job well done.

Catherine Seigel commented on the passing of longtime resident, Roger Bishop.

Bob O’Brien added that residents, Kent and Dorothy Clark have passed on this year.

A motion was made by Dick Hooley to adjourn the meeting and Bob O’Brien seconded. The motion passed.

Refreshments were served while the Board of Directors elected various officers.

Motions were made and passed to fill the following officer’s positions:

Lynn Frost: President, Mitch Eby: Vice President, Elizabeth Stevens: Secretary

Bob O’Brien: Treasurer.

The following are Directors: Peg Hooley, Pat Stetson, Sandi Fedder, Jack Rienks (Community Affairs), Kim Boyle (Property Standards). The following are committee chairpersons: Harvey White resigned as Director but agreed to remain as Maintenance Chair. Marty Wheeler resigned as Director but agreed to remain as Social Chair. Dave Lemonde remains as Security Patrol.