Palm Island Estates Homeowners Association
Annual Meeting

January 20, 2008

Firehouse

Meryl Schaffer called the meeting to order at 1:07 p.m.  Meryl explained that she would be presiding over the annual meeting as Carol Peterson was ill and Don Milroy had an excused absence. 

She welcomed old and new members.  She also provided a short explanation of the recent changes in Robert’s Rules of Order. 

Pat Bieneman read the minutes of the 2007 Annual Meeting.  There were no corrections or additions, and the minutes were approved. 

Meryl asked for a Roll Call of the 2007 Board Members present:  Pat Gordon, Meryl Schaffer, Gay Carrozo, Pat Bieneman, and Mike Spallone were present.

Pat Gordon delivered the Treasurer’s Report.   The report was accepted.

Meryl introduced Jay Julian from the Fire and Rescue Team for an update on Station 10.  He reported that they are in good shape, provided details on new equipment additions this past year, and planned expenditures for the coming year.  He also reported that calls were down again this year.  He discussed some of the continuing problems they are experiencing:  road right-of-ways need trimming, access issues with gated communities after hours, and landscape encroachment on street turn-arounds.

Cathy Sadenwater gave the Friends of Pie Committee Report.  She explained that nearly $3,000 had been raised from the year’s fundraisers, and two scholarships had been awarded.   The recipients were Casey Stratton and Stephanie Hess.  She said that the application cut-off date had been moved up once again, and applications are now due by April 1^st.   Lastly, she indicated that applications are on the website and additional information is available from the counselors at Lemon Bay High School.

Gay Carrozo, with the help of Rose Malone, gave a report on the Social Committee’s activities.  They encouraged all to attend the Street Party to be held on January 26^th at Rose Malone’s home, and to join in the fun of Trivial Pursuits every other Tuesday evening.  Meryl explained that all events are posted on the website.

Meryl delivered Carol’s President’s Annual Report.  She reviewed PIE’s original mission statement and bylaws, and discussed PIE’s responsibilities versus other island issues that do not fall under PIE’s jurisdiction.  She discussed and explained the status of the 2007 projects:

• Beach access posts and ropes placement to delineate the beach access surveys.
   

• PIE online membership directory.
   

• Beach access “Dogs on Beach” ordinance signs that were put in place and their unauthorized removal.  Meryl read Don Milroy’s email discussing why PIE had posted the signs, explained that PIE was not enforcing the ordinance, and who individuals should contact with any questions or concerns.
   

• Panama Boulevard letter campaign regarding the evacuation of the easement for the south lane of Panama Blvd.
   

• Art in the Palms

 Meryl thanked the outgoing board members and introduced the incoming board members:  Linda Jones, Rose Malone, and Ken Connor.

Meryl asked members for input about issues that the PIE Board should pursue during 2008.    Members asked that the Board follow up on the following issues: 

• Frequent power outages on the island
   

• Trash in the road right-of-ways
   

• Return trash pickups to Monday
   

• Write to Charlotte County to say we’re happy with the bridge (not necessarily the price)

Pat Bieneman moved to adjourn the meeting.  Mike Spallone seconded.  The motion passed, and Meryl adjourned the meeting at 1:52 p.m. 

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Bieneman

In place of Kim Peacock, Secretary