PBPOA 2023 Annual Meeting (Approved 10.10.24)
October 19, 2023 3PM via ZOOM
I. Call to Order – President Mark English called the meeting to order at 3:03PM with the Pledge of Allegiance
II. Opening Comment from the President – President Mark English provided a brief explanation for the delay in the annual meeting. It was originally scheduled to be part of the April meeting following the FDOT presentation but, due to time constraints placed on the meeting space it needed to be rescheduled in order to allow the Community Center staff time to set up for the next scheduled event.
III. Determination of Quorum – President English determined a quorum of the Board was present and confirmed that notice of the meeting had been sent out two weeks in advance to the entire membership. 30 members RSVP’d and present online were: Beth Schulz, John Arle, Anne-George Harris, Helen Perkins, Elihu Davison, Ted Raia, Mark English, Susan Pyke, Wayne Warnken, Laura Arnold, Paul Mattera, Sally & Lou Farone, Bill Goodman, Bruce Bacon, Jonathon Lasky, Steve Bachman, Helen Perkins, Gennero Fedele, Cathy Gifford and Nancy Lewis (admin).
IV. Reading of 2022 Annual Meeting Minutes – Vice President Beth Schulz read the April 2022 annual meeting minutes (attached). Wayne Warnken made a motion to accept the minutes as read and John Arle 2nd it. Motion carried.
V. Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer, Ted Raia, summarized the 2022 year-end financial report and admin reports. He also advised that, as of 9/30/23, our 6-month CD and operating account balances total $186,499.63. Wayne Warnken made a motion to accept the reports, Gerry F. 2nd it and the Treasurer’s report was accepted, as presented.
VI. Old Business – None
VII. New Business –
a) Notification of Retiring Board Member – President Mark English shared that the PBPOA bylaws stipulate the Board be comprised of 3-11 members, each serving a 3 year term with a maximum of 2 consecutive terms. And, in accordance with the bylaws, Mark announced he is stepping down off the Board as he has reached his term limit.
b) Nomination of New Board Members – Vice President Beth Schulz introduced Anne-Georger Harris and read her brief bio. President Mark English stressed the importance of looking for new board members and encouraged those in attendance to consider it and/or reach out to other members to let them know. Following that short discussion, Beth asked if there were any other nominations from members to be considered. With there being none, discussion was closed. Beth made a motion to nominate Anne George-Harris to the Board, Hank Rossi 2nd the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Welcome aboard Anne!
c) Other Business/ Announcements – The ZOOM Town Hall with Tony D’Errico originally scheduled for November 9th has been moved to November 16th, 2023 @ 3PM.
d) PBPOA Board of Directors Meeting – The New Board will meet at the conclusion of the annual meeting via ZOOM to elect the 2023-2024 officers.
In closing, Mark English shared that his serving on the PBPOA Board, and especially as its President, has been a labor of love. In response, both Beth Schulz and Ted Raia shared words of gratitude for Mark’s years of service and dedication to the mission of the PBPOA, knowing that, while he will definitely be missed, they are confident he will stay involved as an active member.
VIII. Motion to Adjourn – With three being no further business, Hank Rossi made a motion to adjourn the annual meeting and Ted Raia 2nd it. The meeting adjourned at 3:24PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Lewis, Administrator for the PBPOA
