November 7, 2005

The meeting was called to order by President Carol Peterson at 5:02p.m.

Present: Bob Horswill, Kevin Mackin, Kim Peacock, Sharon Porro, Gay Carozzo Susie Kett, Valerie Guenther, Meryl Schaffer and Steve Osborne, Carol Peterson

Absent:  Cassie Ator, Pat Gordon. 

OLD BUSINESS

Minutes from the October 3 meeting were presented and a motion to approve was made by Susie Kett and seconded by Kim Peacock and passed unanimously.

The Treasurer's Report was submitted by Carol and passed unanimously.

COMMITTEES

WHPP Report was given by Kjell Plotkin and Sarah Fahlmark. The committee has given out 110 packets and saved 45 trees in the relocation program. The current work of  preserving the natural habitats of gopher tortoises and cultivation of native plants is ongoing.

Scholarship committee asked and received the funds from the barge fee for Art in the Palms as it has been done in the past.  They ask for awareness that funds will be needed in the years to come as there are more students receiving scholarships each year.

Art in the Palms - Many thanks to all who help.  Kim has done a great job on advertising. The committee that worked with Susie Kett and helped with signage and publicity. Other Islanders providing services are Joe DeYulio for the beautiful archway, the Mackins for providing the music, Dick Sadenwater for all the electrical wiring, Rick Stokes for the platform for the band, tents and Key Lime Pies donated by Palm Island Resort. Many others who will be recognized for the generosity.  Valerie made a motion to allot $200.00 to be used for incidental expenses incurred by the committee.

Parking may be a problem as the county has decided to pave Panama Blvd. on Sat., Valerie and Carol are trying to work with them to delay the paving. Parking is still available at Tarpon Realty.

Beach Clean Up is now scheduled for the morning of November 19th - Meet at 9:00am. at the bulletin board. Curtis Kilbourne is donating time and crew to help with this. A motion was made by Sharon Porro to approve up to $300.00 for expenses in the clean up effort , it was seconded by Kim Peacock and all approved.

NEW BUSINESS:

A nominating committee of Gay Carrozo, Susie Kett and Sharon Porro was formed to fill any board vacancies as of the first of the year.

Meeting was adjourned at 6:25p.m. by a motion by  Meryl Schaffer and seconded by Kim Peacock all approved.

Respectfull submitted Cassie Ator, Secretary,.( thanks to Sharon Porro filling in)