Below is a summary of the items discussed at the PB Foundation Board Meeting and provided as a courtesy from the PBPOA.
Expansion:
- The discussion resolved around the expansion needs of the residents when there currently is no available land to satisfy those needs. Two work groups were established:
- One group headed by Board members Mike Ruffolo and Mike Foley will concentrate on gym expansion, tennis, Bocce, and pickle ball needs.
- The second group headed by Jane Brown and Kim Rosenberg will look at all purchasing opportunities that might be available to obtain additional land.
- The work group reports have a target date for completion of 12/31/20.
Design Committee Report:
- Mike Kitchen reported the goals of the Design Committee were to:
- Strengthen Enforcement
- Adjust various rules to reflect todays reality
- Bring community styles up to date. One example would be Tuscan design homes are difficult to sell today.
- A whole series of minor rule changes were discussed and approved.
- The St Kitts Pool renovation was approved.
- The bottom line is all contractors working in PB need to become familiar with the revised and updating building rules.
Summit Broadband:
- Dave Cook reported the Summit contract has been renewed for another five years. He mentioned the decision to run fiber optic cable throughout the community was a good one as we paid it off during the first five years and now own the cables should the Foundation want to work with another carrier. Dave pointed out we are one of the few organizations in Florida that has a formal maintenance/ performance-based agreement.
- Dave reviewed what was being done to address the complaints residents are reporting.
- He also advised everyone who records shows of the values of upgrading to the new TiVo recording system Summit will be offering this summer. He confirmed that anyone using the upgraded Symphony System will be automatically upgraded to the TIVO system and no cost.
Treasurers Report:
- Kim Rosenberg reported that this year’s budget will probably be met, and we should not incur any losses due to their PPP participation.
- 2021 Budget planning is under way using the assumption that PB will be fully operational and open for business using social distancing.
- It appears there is no way to avoid a dues increase in 2021.
- COVID-19 sanitation costs are projected to be in the $500,000 -$600,000 range for 2020
