Palm Island Estates
Homeowners Association
Annual Meeting
January 15, 2006
Firehouse
Carol Peterson called
the meeting to order at
1:05 p.m.
She welcomed the members
and gave a description
of the organization.
She read the minutes of
the 2005 Annual
Meeting. Ken Conner
made a motion to approve
the minutes. Art Aurer
seconded. Motion
passed.
Carol asked for a Roll
Call of the 2005 Board
Members present. She
introduced those present
to the membership:
Steve Osborn, Sharon
Porro, Kevin Mackin,
Suzy Kett, Meryl
Schaffer, Valerie
Guenther, Kim Peacock,
Gaye Carrozo, and Pat
Gordon. Bob Horswill
was the only Board
Member not present.
Carol introduced a
report by Jay Julian,
explaining that while
the Fire and Rescue Team
operations are
unafilliated with PIE,
members might appreciate
an update. Jay reported
on activities of the
year, giving details
about budget increases,
new equipment,
education, and response
times. He also
explained issues which
cause problems for Fire
and Rescue operations,
stressing several
points: House Numbering
and Low Water Pressure
to the hydrants.
Merrill Horswill gave
the Committee Report for
WHPP (Wildlife and
Habitat Preservation
Program). She explained
the committee’s goals
and outlined 2005
accomplishments: (1)
Development of an
Environmental Packet of
information for island
homeowners, (2) The
creation of a relocation
program whereby trees
and plants which would
be scraped for new
construction can be
relocated and “adopted”
by islanders, and (3)
The inception of a new
group, a parallel
organization, called “Islandscapers,”
which works on various
projects, including the
development and
maintenance of
educational gardens.
Pat Gordon gave the
Treasurer’s Report.
Jeanne Ryskamp moved to
approve the report. Don
Milroy seconded.
Kathy Sadenwater gave
the Friends of PIE
Committee Report. She
also explained that the
Committee is now
reviewing current
application
requirements. Art Auer
proposed changing the
program to award “loans”
as opposed to “gifts”,
as a way to ensure and
increase funding. Cathy
said she would discuss
the idea with the
Committee.
Suzy Kett gave the
Social Committee Report,
reviewing upcoming
events, and encouraging
all islanders to
volunteer and
participate.
Carol gave the
President’s Annual
Report. She explained
the difference between
the Advisory Committee
and PIE, explaining that
they are completely
separate organizations
with very different
functions. She read the
Charter of PIE from the
Articles of
Incorporation.
Carol detailed several
major accomplishments of
2005: PIE joined and
donated to the Lemon Bay
Conservancy, the
development of WHPP, and
the fundraising for and
funding of Kozinsky
Bridge Engineering Study
fees via the Island
Action Fund. She also
noted and explained the
25th Annual
Beach Access Cleanup.
Carol introduced the New
Business section of the
meeting and announced
that all Board Members
running for re-election
had been re-elected.
She also announced that
two new members had been
elected: Leslie Rola
and Don Milroy.
She asked the
membership, “What issues
would you like the PIE
board to work on this
year?” With much
discussion and
questions, the following
list emerged:
House Numbers. It was
suggested that PIE work
with the Fire and Rescue
Team to identify
standardized house
numbering signage, and
then sell them to
islanders as a
fundraiser.
Hydrants and Low Water
Pressure
Road Debris
Fireworks. Carol asked
how many members would
be willing to spend
money to hire off-duty
officers during holidays
which elicit the most
fireworks activity. A
majority of the members
raised their hands.
Deteriorated “cute”
signs need to be
refurbished.
Carol adjourned the
meeting at 2:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Peacock
PIE Board Meeting
January 15, 2006
Firehouse 2:40 p.m.
All 2006 Board Members
were present except Bob
Horswell. Members
re-elected President
Carol Peterson,
Vice-President Sharon
Porro, and Treasurer Pat
Gordon. Kim Peacock was
elected to the office of
Secretary.
Valerie volunteered to
head the Cookbook
Committee. Sharon Porro
volunteered to continue
to head the Volunteer
Committee, and Suzy Kett
agreed to continue to
head the Social
Committee.
The meeting was
adjourned at 3 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Peacock
