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Minutes of February 9, 2017 Public Board Meeting of the Pelican Bay Property Owners Association

  1. The meeting began at 2 pm, called to order by President Sanchez.
  2. Present were 8 board members and 8 association members.  Board members present were:

            Bob Sanchez, President

            Joe Ellebracht, Vice President

Mark English, Secretary

Ted Raia, Treasurer

            Toni St. Germaine

            John Domenie

Pat Florestano

            Jane Ellsworth

  • Bob Sanchez determined that a quorum was present

Bob Sanchez gave the President’s Welcome, in which he reiterated the purpose of the PBPOA and recent events. 

  • Mr. Ellebracht gave the Treasurer’s report.  The current cash balances in our bank accounts total about $251,953.43. Office manager Holly Brouwer gave an update on member renewals in which at this time are at approx. 1,333 with daily renewals slowing down. She also told the board of the increase of members renewing from 2015. Pat Florestano requested the budget be added to the back of the agenda in the future. 
  • Bob Sanchez gave the Foundation Update, the Services Division Update and the Communication Update.  
    • Concerns of the quality of beach services, parking, safety, the personal and overall abuse of the PB beach access.  
    • Concerns with the mangrove die off were discussed as well as the displeasure of the quality received from Summit. Pelican Bay is in year 2 of a 5 year contract.
    • The restaurant at Marker 36, has hired an outside food and beverage auditor to help improve the quality of overall service.
  • Member Comments – Heather Waldorf discussed her on going situation of the common wall on Sand Point Drive. Ted Raia made a motion to have the PBPOA engage an attorney, at a reasonable rate to review this issue and substantiate our position and prevent future problems. Motion Passed
  • New Business
  1. Beach Re-nourishment is still ongoing
    1. MAG has moved cabinets into PBPOA and getting set up
    1. 4 Board Social Event to be held February 24 from 5:30 – 7:30 in the community center
    1. Bob Naegele Tribute and Retrospective was given by Bob Sanchez and Mr. Naegele spoke of the privilege it was for him to sit as the President of the PBPOA for the last three years.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 3:48 PM.