Pelican Bay Property Owners Association
Annual Members Meeting Minutes (Approved 4.9.2018)
March 9, 2017
Board Members Present: Members Present:
Robert P. Sanchez, President 24 Members
Mark English, Secretary
Ted Raia, Treasurer Staff Present:
John Domenie, Director Holly Brouwer, Office Manager
Pat Florestano, Director
Toni St. Germain, Director
Board Members Absent:
Joe Ellebracht, Vice President
Determine Quorum Present
The meeting was called to order. A quorum was present and the February meeting minutes were approved at this time.
President’s Report
President Sanchez welcomed those in attendance and led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. President Sanchez also gave thanks to retiring Board Member Joe Ellebracht for his years of service to the PBPOA.
President Sanchez recognized the 2017 recipient of the PBPOA Person of the Year Award, Ted Raia, and thanked him for his service to the Pelican Bay Community and presented him with a commemorative plaque.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Raia gave a financial report for 2017 year-end, with total assets at the end of 2017 being $189,175.12.
Treasure Raia explained that the one goal of the PBPOA for 2018 is to increase membership. Many former members have either moved or passed away. Two membership initiatives will be used. The first is an Ambassador Program, where members from each individual neighborhood within Pelican Bay will be recruited to contact fellow residents by sending out an e-mail letter encouraging residents to join the PBPOA. The second is to offer free one year memberships to new residents of Pelican Bay. The hope is that after having received free membership from the PBPOA for the first year, owners will be willingto pay their membership the following year. Treasure Raia also noted that enhanced communications have been implemented.
Community Reports
Resident Hank Rossi gave a presentation on the Crayton Road Initiative. If members are interested in learning more about this topic he urged them to email him at hankro@aol.com.
President Sanchez gave a report regarding Communications. He said that the PBPOA is the voice of the homeowners and the PBPOA strives to keep open lines of communication with members.
2017 In Review
A brief summary of issues that the PBPOA addressed in 2017 was given, including the following:
South Beach restaurant – The Foundation Board has voted to move forward with the one – story renovation.
Covenant Enforcement – The PBPOA offered support to a property owner over a fence violation issue.
Tree Cutting Issue – The PBPOA communicated with the PBSD regarding disappointment over the
removal of several trees. The PBSD has implemented a new approval process since this incident
occurred.
Road subsidence – Concerns were expressed over storm drains failing causing subsidence holes.
Pathways – There is still much discussion on whether the pathways should be repaired or replaced.
Year Rounder’s Group: The Year Rounder’s Group was restarted in the summer of 2016. It provided opportunities for PBPOA members to watch movies, play bingo and take tours. The 2017 tours included a tour of the Naples airport, Sugden Theater, Naples Daily News, Holocaust Museum, Palm Cottage and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute for free or at a nominal cost.
Member Comments
The floor was opened for member comments. Kathy Kramer spoke of her ongoing issue with roof repairs of her attached villa. Jim Harrison, Bay Villa’s President was in attendance and assured her that they are working to resolve her issue.
New Business
Treasurer Raia gave a brief update on MAG and the Clam Bay Manatee safe zone.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 PM.
Upcoming Meetings:
The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2017 at 3:00 PM
At the Pelican Bay Community Center.
