MANAGER’S REPORT

December 15, 2008

Units for sale or rent – no changes from previous month

Personnel – Maintenance and janitorial received increases of fifty cents per hour.

ADMINISTRATIVE

1. Contract for Direct TV signed on December 9, 2008. Provider can now offer satellite TV services as an alternative to cable. Telephone # 238-0123.
2. Financial statement(s) for 2008 will be prepared by Patterson & Associates, CPA.
3. Adopted budget is ready to mail…waiting for other items to include in mailout.
4. Insurance appraisal – our last appraisal was two years ago. Citizen’s requires an appraisal within 18 months of renewal. Our agent recommends an updated appraisal.
5. Our insurance agent, Richard Gross, said that no insurance carrier will insure for water seepage. They take the position that it is caused by lack of repair and maintenance…the waterproofing envelope has been compromised.

BUILDING AND PROPERTY

1. Unit #903 completed renovation to include re-plumbing of water supply lines.
2. Unit #503 has also been re-plumbed and unit #1802 will be in January 2009.
3. The Clubroom framed wall above the east windows is deteriorated badly and needs to be repaired.
4. Donovan Heat & A/C completed semi-annual PM service on five units. Cost to renew service program is $840.
5. Replaced garage door card reader. Some card numbers were not loaded into the new reader and do not work.
6. Our plant beds on the east side of the building are dying off. Our turf is being overrun by dollar weed. I am going to have a spray company begin a campaign to eradicate the dollar weed.
7. Crawford Electric had to re-wire the mechanical rooms next to the elevators (17 levels) because there was no ground wire in the conduit and circuits kept shorting out.
8. Annual fire alarm inspection needs to be scheduled and accomplished. The public address part of the panel appears not to work again. The equipment and technology are old and finding repair parts is becoming increasingly difficult.

PAINTING UPDATE

PPCA DiIorio paint update.

NE drop-second coat on walls /ceilings complete
We addressed paint blistering last week re-scaped areas re-primed and painted we will continue to watch ceilings for blistering due to floors not being sealed.
Start on handrail prep
SE drop- first coat walls/ceiling complete start on second coat
Stucco on beams complete and primed with hot primer
West walkways
Sealer complete 18 thru 2 including overhangs
Ceilings- two coats 18-10 sealer only 10 -2
Walls two coats 18 -14 one coat 13-10 sealer 9-2
We are addressing paint blistering on all walls as needed scraping back to sound surface applying a product called maddog primer to seal areas also prepping surface with stucco patch as needed
Stucco work addressed on first floor areas approx 40 bags to date,working on change order.



MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Board

MINUTES

MINUTES 11/20/08

Scheduled Board Meeting

Directors present: All

Motion: To approve the Minutes of the October 21, 2008 and post to the PP BLOG.
Made by: Shawn Griffith
Seconded by: George Koury
Vote: Approved unanimously

Motion: To continue to print and use coupon books for monthly assessments
Made by: Ed Buttner
Seconded by: Shawn Griffith
Vote: Approved unanimously

Motion: To sign contract with Direct TV as amended by Dave White
Made by: Shawn Griffith
Seconded by: Ed Buttner
Vote: Approved unanimously

Motion: To transfer responsibility of Project Manager to the DiIorio manager.
Made by: Shawn Griffith
Seconded by: Ed Buttner
Vote: Approved unanimously

Motion: To adopt the 2009 budget as proposed by the finance committee that will increase monthly assessments from $425 to $485.
Made by: Ed Buttner
Seconded by: Shawn Griffith
Vote: Approved unanimously

Motion: To adjourn at 9 pm and re-meet on December 16, 2008
Made by: Doug Myers
Seconded by: Ed Buttner
Vote: Approved unanimously

BUILDING UPDATE

Paint Project update 12/5/08

Spray ceiling texture on northeast balconies complete as well as west walkway, started to texture ceilings on southeast balconies 12/2

Started to roll Northeast balconies 12/2 first coat

Two coats of ceiling paint on floors 18 thru 14 complete.

First coat of wall paint 18 thru 15.

Pressure washed floors 13-9-5 so pressure washing complete 18 thru 5

Prj Mgr met with Roger on 12/2 to walk site discussed importance of working the scaffolding areas, the next couple of days look good as far as wind.

Currently there is some paint bubbling on the West Walkways that have been “painted”. DiIorio, PP Prj Mgr and Paint Supplier have met on 12-15-08 to review the application, the conditions and to decide on a course of action to correct the situation and resolve any future potential issues.

A surprise OSHA inspection took place and neither PPCA nor DiIorio were cited.

Wind and moisture (weather) continue to be a major issue with the project currently.

Issues:

Beams repaired by concrete contractor were not textured and not identified in DiIorio scope of work

Obtain quote to brown coat texture them with stucco thru DiIorio “to match” .

Spray texture and finish to achieve some semblance of similarity at very minimal or no cost.

Paint as repaired.

Some of you noticed the community room’s exterior wall had a large tarp over it this weekend.

There is a need to remove the old existing lathe (appears to be over an “old” green board – that must have been acceptable in the old days), and what remains of the sheathing to expose the beams.

We will then need to trim the rusted out metal studs and scab new ones to them to create a skeletal framing to attach new drywall and new proper cementitious hardie board; then stucco and paint.

East exit area to Beach lanai area ceiling has three 3X5 access panels to the previous Air Handler units for the office.

We need to remove the access panels, patch the area with steel beams, lathe and stucco to match the current façade.

5 woods doors currently need replaced, and 4 more floors need verified.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOD, WE URGE YOU.......

At last we are painting and repairing the building.....but there are many unpredictables...like wind shifts, changes in schedules, etc.

You would be wise to never park your car in front of the building. If oversprays occur, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for any damage to your vehicle.

The good news is that everything is on schedule and moving forward to a wonderful Spring and Summer...for many years. Yeah!!!

Please check the BLOG and the Bulletin Board downstairs. As your BLOG Master, I will attempt to keep you up to date....minute to minute.

MANAGER’S REPORT

Units for sale or rent

#1505 Short sale closed as scheduled and 2 months assessments and late charges were collected and disbursed by closing agent to PPCA.

Administrative

1. Received rebate check from Ameriflood in the amount of $1,680.
2. DiIorio paid $80,000 at set-up / mobilization to be deducted from future payments.
3. Production and distribution of proposed budget and budget meeting notice accomplished on time with assistance from unit owners.
4. No satellite TV service unless / until association approves and signs a contractwith provider.
5. Our insurance agent, Richard Gross with Advanced Insurance Underwriters will be here Tuesday, November 25th late morning. Meet him or submit any questions that you may have or need answered.
6. The association has used coupon books for the past ten years to help remind the owners about their monthly assessment. Price doubled to $2 per book. Continue to use or forget about it?
7. The board of directors is charged with repairing and maintaining the condominium, and providing the necessary services to the community. It should also enhance the property when necessary with the support of the membership.
8. Over the past ten years, various boards have developed some long-range goals or a list of things they would like to see done. See list elsewhere.
9. Manager was informed that Jean Bowen’s #1005 health is failing. Also, John Carr #1002, fell and is in the hospital.

Building & Property

1. Cracked bathroom waste line of #306 in the ceiling of #206 over shower was repaired by Amelia Plumbing at cost of $333.45.
2. The wall in the Clubroom over the windows leaks. Suggest that we hire a foam company to spray and seal the entire west wall on the inside.
3. The electric circuit in the mechanical room on each floor is not grounded. This is a code violation that needs to be corrected. Verbal estimate from Crawford Elect. is $3,000.
4. The lightning arresting systems on top of the building is defective. Aluminum wire was used and is broken. Crawford estimates that repair or replacement will cost thousands of dollars. He will do a proposal IF board is serious about repair or replacement.
5. The wiring in the spa room was redone to meet code and eliminate the mild shock when grasping the handrail.
6. Garage card reader is defective. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. The new replacement card reader didn’t work either! Chinese manufacturing????

MINUTES 10/21/08

Scheduled Board Meeting for 3rd Tuesday of the month. At 5:30 p.m.

Directors Present: Colette Sellers, Shawn Griffith, Constance Stumin, Ed Buttner (by telephone)
Absent: George Koury/Doug Myers attended at 6:15 p.m.

Agenda: To review the painting contract of Roger DiIorio/ Benjamin Moore’s proposal and further discuss the issues of the roof, finances, pipes and water intrusions

Motion: To approve the Minutes of the October 3, 2008 special meeting and post to the PP BLOG.
Made by: Constance Stumin
Seconded by: Colette Sellers
Vote: Approved unanimously

Motion: To refine the proposed DiIorio painting contract
Made by: Shawn Griffith
Seconded by: Constance Stumin
Vote: Approved unanimously

Motion: To send a letter of contract rejection to Halbert Waterproofing for the June 5, 2008 bid on PelicanPoint.
Made by: Shawn Griffith
Seconded by: Constance Stumin
Vote: Approved unanimously

Motion: To file a money judgement on Unit 1202 for delinquent fees due Pelican Point.
Made by: Colette Sellers
Seconded by: Doug Myers
Vote: Approved unanimously

Motion: To adjourn at 6:40 p.m. and re-meet next Tuesday, November 20, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
Made by: Doug Myers
Seconded by: Colette Sellers
Vote: Approved unanimously

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BUDGET

The proposed Budget for 2009 was sent to you by mail. It will be discussed and voted on at the November 20, 2008 Board Meeting. Currently, the best method of communications is a phone call or e-mail to our Manager: Bill Stefanowitz (904)241-7206 or inc7318@bellsouth.net. The Board of Directors is hyper-linked and you can contact each of them by just tapping on their E-Mail name.

Using the internet and The BLOG will save the Association time and money and will allow the Board to serve you well.

NEWS FROM THE NEW BOARD OF SEPTEMBER O8

The Board has met four times to take action on outstanding items, including legal issues, the waterproofing contract, the roof and drain pipes inspections, garage repair project, preserving cash assets in banks and protecting income from delinquencies. Committees and our Manager have been actively studying results of inspection reports, preparing the proposed Budget for 2009, hiring a project manager and updating the membership list with e-mail addresses.

WHAT’S NEW AT PELICAN POINT?

Ron Dombroski has a new mailbox for work orders located outside the pump room (aka "Maintenance Room"). Forms and a pen are there to record any of your grievances and ideas for improvement.

The Waterproofing & Painting Project begins at last! We have posted notices to owners to cut plants in the planters down to a maximum height of 12 inches and 12 inches away from the building walls. Our Maintenance Staff and Building Committee Volunteers are available to help any owner with plant trimming or removal of plants & other items. Please call 241-7206 (Bill) or 545-4993 (Shawn Griffith) if you need help.

All items should be removed from your balcony and from the West Walkway by Sunday, November 9th. No items are allowed to be stored in the A/C rooms or the maintenance rooms! If you want to discard items such as patio furniture or old planters, bring them to the trash room on the 1st floor.

Weather permitting, the contractor expects to have a small work crew here Monday to pressure wash the West Walkways, starting on the 18th floor and working down.

Scaffolding will be hung on the East side of the building in front of Stacks 01 & 06 to start. The washing, sealing and painting will start on the 18th floor and progress down to the 1st floor. The scaffolds will then be moved towards the middle of the building, until the East balconies are completed. Next the North & South sides will be completed and finally, the Westside!

We will continue to notify owners & residents whenever we need to prepare for the next step of the project, in order to give you enough time to protect your unit and your possessions and to keep the project on schedule. If owners or residents have concerns or need assistance during the project, Bill will be our first contact. If he is not available, call Shawn or Colette or another Board Member. We are all working together to make this project a success!

Their numbers and E-Mails are on the Right Side. Hyper-linked. Just click!!

MANAGER’S REPORT

10/20/08

Units for sale or for rent

#304 $415,000 being rented
#602 $449,000
#603 #439,000
#1105 rented
#1202 $449,000 in foreclosure…rented?
#1203 $429,900
#1303 $650,000
#1306 $669,000
#1505 $386,000 short sale
#1702 rented…foreclosure
#1801 vacant #1804 vacant
#1806 $739,000

Administrative

1. Federal and state payroll tax returns for 3rd Qtr. prepared and filed.

2. Fire extinguishers inspected, tagged and recharged where necessary. Next years 27 extinguishers will need replacement. Approximate cost is $1,000.

3. Health Department inspected the swimming pool and spa…passed. Inspector pointed out that the pool is not permitted for night operation and posted rules should reflect correct hours of operation or apply for after-dark operation.

4. New laws affecting condominiums were passed effective October 1, 2008. One of the new laws requires building inspections. “For condominiums greater that three stories in height, at least every five years, the board shall have the building inspected by an architect or engineer licensed to practice in Florida.”

5. Contacted the Direct TV provider. He will do another presentation, date and time to as yet be determined.

6. The Association has a contract with Joytel for internet access.

Building and Property

1. Water leak in supply line within unit #304 repaired by B & G Plumbing.

2. Extensive repairs to kitchen area in #606 damaged by clogged main drain back-up into unit.

3. B & G conducted video inspection of roof drain pipes. Sent findings to Pipe Tech for analysis.

4. Maintenance (Ron) sealed roof drain flanges and removed plant growth from around drain screens.

5. Lights within the garage on the east side were rewired to stay on all the time so as to provide additional illumination.

MINUTES

10/03/08

Directors present: Colette Sellers, Shawn Griffith, Constance Stumin, George Koury, Ed Buttner
Absent: Doug Myers

Special Note: Manager, Bill Stefanowitz not in attendance

Special BOD Meeting: To review the painting contract of Roger DiIorio/ Benjamin Moore’s proposal and further discuss the issues of the roof, finances and water intrusions

The Minutes of the September 25, 2008 special meeting were approved and posted to the PelicanBrief BLOG. Ed Buttner abstained as he was not present at the meeting of 09/25/08

Motion: To engage Ed Whelan to review specific clauses of the Halbert painting contract with a cap set on his legal fee.

Made by: Ed Buttner
Seconded by: George Koury

Vote: Approved unanimously

Motion: To have Shawn Griffith communicate with Mr. DiIorio regarding pricing.

Made by: Shawn Griffith
Seconded by: Ed Buttner

Vote: Approved unanimously

Motion to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. and re-meet Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

MINUTES

9/25/08

Directors present: Colette Sellers, Shawn Griffith, Doug Myers, Constance Stumin, George KouryAbsent: Ed Buttner

Special Note: Rod Montgomery’s resignation was accepted with regret and is no longer a member of the BOD.

Special BOD Meeting: To further discuss the issues of the roof, finances and water intrusions

The Minutes of the September 18, 2008 special meeting were approved unanimously and posted to the PP BLOG. The Manager’s report was discussed extensively and also posted to the BLOG.

Motion: To list delinquent owners behind on assessments, but currently renting their units.
Made by: George Koury
Seconded by: Doug Myers

Vote: Approved unanimously

Motion: To contact our lawyers, Patterson and Anderson, send appropriate pages of our new documents, stating our rights to send notice and collection rights to the delinquent owners.

Made by: Colette Sellers
Seconded by: George Koury

Vote: Approved unanimously

Motion: To utilize B&G Plumbing to identify cracks in drain pipes by camera.
Made by: Shawn Griffith
Seconded by: George Koury

Vote: Approved unanimously

Motion: To have Bill call Direct TV and their Internet connection to set up a second presentation. This time and date is to be posted in advance on the BLOG and on the entrance board to alert owners of services and costs of Direct TV in a more cohesive manner.
Made by: Shawn Griffith
Seconded by: Colette Sellers

Vote: Approved unanimously

Motion: To explore other opinions in our legal action against FCCI
Made by: Shawn Griffith
Seconded by: Doug Myers

Vote: Approved unanimously

Motion: To recognize the contributions of past officers, Dane Lucas, Jeff Rolland, Rod Montgomery
Made by: George KourySeconded by: Colette Sellers

Vote: Approved unanimously

Motion: Vote to adjourn and meet Friday, October, 3, 2008 at 5:30 P.M.
Made by: Shawn Griffith
Seconded by: Colette Sellers

Vote: Approved unanimously

Next meeting to held Friday, October 3, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.

MANAGER’S REPORT

September 25, 2008

Units for sale

#1505 under contract to Dr. Todd Rasner.

Personnel

Hired Clen Ward the last week in August. Ron Dombrowski is very satisfied thus far.

Administration

1. Served complaint that Unit #1202 is being foreclosed by lender. Owner is trying to sell and several prospects have looked at the unit. Tenant is living there.
2. Manager completed a budget and gave to then Treasurer Sellers at the beginning of
September. The Budget Committee should use that as a starting point for its work.
3. Police officer Shawn Stieb moved into unit 101 on or about September 10th. She has repainted the unit.
4. Nadeem Zebouni inspected garage on 9/10/08 with an associate. Took set of rolled plans with him.
5. Election and proxy count at annual meeting went well. Three issues voted all passed.

Building and Property

1. Just about every unit had some water intrusion…units at south end of the building more so than north end.
2. Secure One spent two days searching for problem causing trouble indication on panel. Found a bad relay on ground floor.
3. After storm clean-up completed by most owners. #205 and #501 removed carpet and installed tile. Some unit owners waiting until after hurricane season to install new carpet. Unit #1305 has severe mold / mildew because AIR CONDITIONER was turn off. #602 removed and replaced drywall in master bedroom at window wall. Unit #1204 doing the same thing.
4. New parking bumpers have been installed where needed in the garage and in the
south parking area. Will charges garage space owners $30 for replacement.
5. Clean-up notices distributed last week. Will begin program October 1st ….next week.
6. Cracked dual sink waste line in #1803 replaced.
7. Unit #101 had the front bedroom tiled, replaced all blinds, new flat-top range installed, thoroughly cleaned and dried.
8. Clean-out for kitchen waste line installed in #606 had to be turned 180 degrees to satisfy owners. Remediation of back-up in progress. Unit cleaned and sanitized.
9. New barrel / spring installed for south garage door.
10. Pool pump motor burned up but was under warranty. Replaced with new motor.
11. Seams in 03 and 05 units allowed water penetration from above into living rooms below. Need to seal the seams wherever possible.
12. Pin-hole leak in the shower supply line of unit #1606. Owner had B & G repair.
13. Welder repaired all railings as required except #401. Bottom rail would not match holes for verticals. Need custom-punched bottom rail.

MINUTES

MINUTES 9/18/08


Special Meeting: To assess the condition of the roof and the painting contract

Directors present: Colette Sellers, Shawn Griffith, Ed Buttner, Constance Stumin. George Koury
Absent: Doug Myers, Rod Montgomery

Motion: To work towards getting the roof inspected and pipes inspected; goal date if possible is 9/25/08
Made by: George Koury Seconded by: Shawn Griffith
Vote: Approved unanimously

Motion: To table the Hiring of a Water Intrusion Consultation company at the current time, in favor of selecting a qualified painter and getting their opinion on sealing the structure
Made by: Shawn Griffith Seconded by: Ed Buttner
Vote: Approved unanimously

Motion: To revisit past, present and possibly new paint contracts.
Made by: George Koury Seconded by: Ed Buttner
Vote: Approved unanimously

Motion to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. and re-meet next Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

MINUTES

PELICAN POINT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.
Special Board of Directors Meeting
August 25, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Club Room

MINUTES

Directors present: Dane Lucas,Jeff Rolland, Collette Sellers, Constance Stumin, Gerard Montgomery and George Koury. Absent: Dave White.
Special Meeting to consider Paint Contract.

MOTIONS:

Motion: “We hire Home Pro Inspections to scan by infrared detectors, in order to locate
the source of water intrusion”.
Made by: Dane Lucas
Seconded: Constance Stumin
Motion withdrawn. We will survey the building and work with an engineer.

Motion: “Add West Walkway into the paint contract”.
Made by: George Koury
Seconded: Colette Sellers
Vote: Accepted.
For: Colette Sellers, George Koury, Constance Stumin, Dane Lucas.
Against: Jeff Rolland, Gerard Montgomery.

Motion: “To sign Letter of Intent with Halbert to paint the garage for $12,000”.
Made by: Dane Lucas
Seconded: Gerard Montgomery
Vote: Accepted unanimously.

Appointed a committee to pick West Balcony floor color: Constance Stumin, George Koury, Jeff Rolland.

Motion to adjourn at 6:30 p.m.
Made: Jeff Rolland;Second: Gerard Montgomery.
Vote: Accepted unanimously.

MINUTES

PELICAN POINT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.
Board of Directors Meeting
August 19, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Club Room

MINUTES

Directors present: Dane Lucas,Jeff Rolland, Collette Sellers, Constance Stumin, Gerard
Montgomery, Dave White and George Koury.


MINUTES: Minutes dated 6/17/08 accepted unanimously.

REPORTS:

TREASURER: Treasurer"s report - accepted unanimously.
MANAGER: Manager"s Report - accepted unanimously.

Dane will contact lawyer to collect rent from units that are in arrears on maintenance or
assessments.

COMMITTEES:
SAFETY: Report accepted unanimously.
Address new keys in Budget next year.

MOTIONS:
Motion: “Confer with lawyer before we vote on paint contract re guarantees by painter.”
Made by: Colette Sellers.
Seconded: Constance Stumin
Vote: Accepted unanimously.

Motion: “Use Nadeem Zebouni to oversee the reconstruction of garage”.
Made by: George Koury
Seconded: Dane Lucas
Vote: Accepted unanimously.

Motion: “The Association take over maintenance of the Planters”.
Made by: George Koury
Seconded: Colette Sellers
Vote: Rejected: For: Colette Sellers, George Koury. Against: Dane Lucas, Dave White,Jeff Rolland, Gerard Montgomery, Constance Stumin.

Budget Process: The Budget needs to be presented to the Board for adoption by the
November meeting.

Motion to adjourn at 6:30 p.m. Made: Dave White;Second: Gerard Montgomery.
Vote: Accepted unanimously.

PRESIDENT'S CORNER

JULY 2008

HOPE YOU ALL HAD A GREAT JULY 4TH!

LIENS FOR DELINQUENCIES

We will notify any delinquent owners 10 days after amount is due. 30 days later, if not paid, a lien will be filed against your unit.

GET RID OF YOUR HARD LINE PHONE?

You can now get rid of your hard line phone if you want. Simply give Bill your Cell number to plug into the phone box for buzzing guests in.

JULY 4TH PARKING ATTENDANTS

I must admit, I have never had as many compliments as on handling the parking lot. It worked extremely well and the guys want to do it for us anytime we want. Thanks to Linda Edwards for finding us these great guys!

LEASE APPROVAL

ALL leases MUST be approved prior to leasing your unit or your prospective tenant may not be allowed to move in. All moves, in or out, MUST be between 8am & 5pm Monday thru Friday. You MUST notify the office of move times for them to cover the elevator wall and/or floors.

GEORGE KOURY'S SCHOLARSHIP

Kudos to George, for giving a $700 scholarship to a deserving student who would volunteer at a public library and write a 500 word essay.

PLANTS & PLANTERS

The process has begun to cut and/or remove root intrusive plants in the planters on each floor. You may want to do this yourselves.

SPRING CLEANING PROJECT

We are working on removal of items stored in the mechanical rooms on each floor. To save any charges, you may want to do this before we do.

Dane Lucas, President

BE A BOARD MEMBER

"GET INVOLVED AND VOLUNTEER TO SERVE ON A COMMITTEE"

If you would like to be on the Board, be sure to get your resume' into to the office ASAP. If you are interested in what happens, become a part of it. We welcome all interested participants to be a part of solving problems and coming up with solutions. Bill has the application forms!

MANAGERS MESSAGE

Bill Stefanowitz

We have issues that really need to be addressed by all owners and tenants. Two more units are being offered for sale, adding to the ten already on themarket. I know others who would like to sell if they could. At present, only about 35 of the 102 units are being used as permanent residences. This is not a good situation! More resident owners are needed who will take an active interest in restoring community values and spirit. At one time, there was voluntary compliance with our rules and regulations, but now, total disregard seems to be the norm. We can repair the physical aspects of the property but, somehow, we need to fix the other problems and deficiencies within the community.

People allow their pets to urinate on the column in the lobby, they don't pick up after their pets when they relieve themselves on our ground. They spit in the elevator, and they let anyone and everyone use their units and our amenities. Owners and tenants don't respond to requests for information, and several don't even pay their monthly assessments timely, showing little or no regard for fellow owners. Parents don't supervise their children. Owners who rent don't submit leases for association's approval and it is almost impossible to get people to get rehabs pre-approved or get approval times for move ins and outs.

The point is that if things don't change, Pelican Point is on a downhill slide and will become a second-rate hotel/motel type community. A new coat of paint will not change these continually deteriorating situations.

COMMITTEES

GARAGE, CONCRETE & PAINTINGCONCRETE WORK
The concrete, and noise portion of the work, is finally over. You will still be inconvenienced however with painting, pressure washing anddeck & ceiling prep.

GARAGE ARCHITECT & WORK
The Architectural Committee is working to get an Architect hired to get pairs done. After the repairs are complete, the garage will be painted.

PAINT CONTRACTOR
The contractor selected is Larry Halbert, Halbert Painting and Waterproofing. The Projects Committee is working on getting the contract finalized and to the Board for contract approval. We will NOT be painting any east, north or south doors or windows, however all will be re-caulked for pressure washing, water proofing and warranty.

DUE TO POSSIBLE PAINT OVERSPRAY POSSIBILITIES - CHECK LOBBY BOARD DAILY ONCE PAINTING IS BEGUN AND MOVE CARS AS REQUESTED!

GREAT NEW TV/INTERNET OPTION
I have been working for some time with Direct TV to get us cheaper prices and better reception for TV and Internet services.They have set up my unit as a test. Any of you are welcome to call and stop by to check it out. Please limit visits to daytime. Call 434-8401.You will be VERY pleased with the prices, speed and reception. You will be able to have one or both services for less than half of what you pay Comcast. The more to sign up, the cheaper the prices.

COMMITTEESBUDGET - Colette Sellers Nothing to report except monthly financials, which are given out at the meetings.

PROJECTS - Jeff Rolland working on the painting contract, and concrete work iscomplete.

SAFETY - Rod MontgomeryWorking on a new type of entry system, to both the garage and building, for easier access and better security.

ARCHITECTURAL - George Koury & Dave White.
ALL UNIT REMODELING MUST BE APPROVED BY THIS COMMITTEE PRIOR TO ANY WORK BEING DONE
We are installing "shutoffs" in 3rd & 11th Floor units in an attempt to beable to keep better on top of stoppages and saving us money.

MANAGER'S REPORT

Units for sale and for rent

#1501 sold by MANAGER’S REPORT June 12, 2008
Marion Crawford to Dr. Timothy & Reyna Sternberg

#302 rented by Mark Boies #1105 rented by Leeta Rampersad for 6 mos.
#1202 rented by Angela Lamb #1803 another Coast Guardsman replaced Jim Sporl

Personnel

Hired Gregory Gabriel on a trial basis on 5/29/08. He’s been doing fine except that he’s been ill the past three days. He lives close by on 15th Ave. north. GONE!

Administration

1. Distributed 90% of Financial Report for 2007. Remainder are units for sale,
owner traveling, etc.
2. Need to set a date for annual membership meeting in September. First notice
must be mail at least 60 days in advance of meeting. Are there any issues to be
voted on by the membership such as waiving of audit requirement?
3. Had Ford Taurus towed from north lot. Vehicle allegedly owned by daughter of
person that was arrested.
4. Need to work on rules and regulations and schedule of fines for violations.



Building and Property

1. An obstruction in the 06 stack kitchen main drain caused water to back up into
#606. Units thereunder had wet walls from the overrun. Est. cost $5,000 to dry,
remediate and restore affected units.
2. Spa drained and refurbished with epoxy coating and new “eyelets.” Ron built a
new bench for room.
3. Crawford repaired electrical circuit that burned. This circuit served garage lights
at the south fascia.
4. Began general clean-up of floors after Intron Technologies departure. Everything
is filthy from concrete dirt and dust.
5. Started work on planters but not much progress.
6. Activity level increased in building…people enjoying the beach and pool.
7. Generator is down. Told Zabatt Co. to repair and have running ASAP. Needs a
new battery charger and fuel lines.

AND NOW FOR A GIGGLE....

The Brief has posted helpful hints several times. Sometimes the times call for a laugh....especially after the death of someone like George Carlin. Ergo, I present for your amusement:

AMAZINGLY SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES


1. IF YOU'RE CHOKING ON AN ICE CUBE, SIMPLY POUR A CUP OF BOILING WATER DOWN YOUR THROAT. PRESTO! THE BLOCKAGE WILL INSTANTLY REMOVE ITSELF.

2. AVOID CUTTING YOURSELF WHEN SLICING VEGETABLES BY GETTING SOMEONE ELSE TO HOLD THE VEGETABLES WHILE YOU CHOP.

3. AVOID ARGUMENTS WITH THE FEMALES ABOUT LIFTING THE TOILET SEAT - USE THE SINK.

4. FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SUFFERERS ~ SIMPLY CUT YOURSELF AND BLEED FOR A FEW MINUTES, THUS REDUCING THE PRESSURE ON YOUR VEINS. REMEMBER TO USE A TIMER.

5. A MOUSE TRAP PLACED ON TOP OF YOUR ALARM CLOCK WILL PREVENT YOU FROM ROLLING OVER AND GOING BACK TO SLEEP AFTER YOU HIT THE SNOOZE BUTTON.

6. IF YOU HAVE A BAD COUGH, TAKE A LARGE DOSE OF LAXATIVES. THEN YOU'LL BE AFRAID TO COUGH.

7. YOU ONLY NEED TWO TOOLS IN LIFE - WD-40 AND DUCT TAPE. IF IT DOESN'T MOVE AND SHOULD, USE THE WD-40. IF IT SHOULDN'T MOVE AND DOES, USE THE DUCT TAPE.

8. REMEMBER - EVERYONE SEEMS NORMAL UNTIL YOU GET TO KNOW THEM.

9. IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.

DAILY THOUGHT: SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES - NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING, BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.

MINUTES

June 17, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Club Room

Directors present: Dane Lucas,Jeff Rolland, Collette Sellers, Constance Stumin, Gerard Montgomery, Dave White and George Koury.

MINUTES: Minutes dated 5/20/08 accepted unanimously.

REPORTS:

TREASURER: Treasurer’s report - accepted.
MANAGER: Manager’s Report - accepted.
COMMITTEES:
SAFETY: Presented Detective Keen’s report on our safety.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW: They re-surveyed storage on balconies.Committee will report to the Board at a Special Meeting July 1st.
MOTIONS:
Painting Committee presented three bids on painting the building.Motion: “Halbert be selected as Contractor to paint the building”

For: Dane Lucas,Jeff Rolland,Gerard Montgomery,Dave White,George Koury
Against: Collette Sellers, Constance Stumin

Motion: “Limit contract to items 1 thru 10”

For: Dane Lucas,Jeff Rolland,Gerard Montgomery,Dave White,George Koury,Collette Sellers Against: Constance Stumin

A motion concerning unpaid assessments was presented and then withdrawn.

The Annual Membership Meeting has been set for September 16, 2008.The next meeting is set for July 1, 2008 at 5 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

SAFETY COMMITTEE

On Friday, May 30, 2008, Detective Keen, of the Jax Beach Police Department, discussed safety at Pelican Point.

His conclusions:
Pelican Point is a safe building, with our problems emanating from one unit. A neighborhood Watch program or security guards are not necessary. However, for a safer Pelican Point:

1. Do not let anyone into the building that you do not personally know - no exceptions.
2. Since the most serious threat to our safety is from guests residing in the building who have repeatedly caused disturbances. call the Police when you feel threatened by someone on your floor, in the parking lot or garage. Also call Police for loud parties, suspicious activity near the building, i.e. loiterers.
3. An incident log will be kept in the Office for residents to report suspicious or disruptive activity that does not merit police intervention. The log will be analyzed by the Police periodically.

NOTICE TO ALL OWNERS

Believe it or not we have ended construction on the main building and about to begin painting.
There are concerns with painting contractors. Please come to the next monthly Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 and participate.


Are you UNHAPPY?....


We will be electing new Board Members in September. Now is the time to step up to the plate and take responsibility for your home and/or rental unit. If you want to be elected to the Board, you have to submit a form. One will be sent to you or you can request one from Bill.


NEW BLOOD IS NEEDED.


Your Blog Master, Board Member,

Constance Stumin

MINUTES

Board of Directors Meeting
May 20, 2008

Directors present: Dane Lucas,Jeff Rolland, Collette Sellers, Constance Stumin, Gerard
Montgomery, Dave White and George Koury.
Meeting called to order at 5 p.m.

MINUTES:
Minutes dated 4/28/08 accepted unanimously.

REPORTS:

TREASURER: Treasurerʼs report - accepted unanimously.

MANAGER: Managerʼs Report presented status of building. Survey to be re-mailed.

COMMITTEES:

BUILDING: Progress of work provided; lawsuit discussed.
Caution: Do not e-mail concerning lawsuit.

SAFETY: Presented safety concerns.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW: They will re-survey storage on balconies. Garage plans submitted. Committee will get an architect to input and report to the Board (possible Special Meeting to be called).

PRESIDENTʼS TIME: Various concerns addressed in his report.

MOTIONS:
A motion concerning FCCI was presented and then withdrawn.
The next meeting is set for June 17, 2008 at 5 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

MANAGERS MESSAGE

Bill Stefanowitz

The Association is having collection problems for the first time in almost10 years! Anywhere from six to ten owners are falling behind in the timely payment of their monthly assessments. The Board has now set a firm policy to protect the Association in this matter. In addition to late fees and interest [8%], we will be filing liens on delinquent unit owners when they fall behind. The Board has instructed me to send a 30 day notice, 10 days after the due date. Within the 30 days after that, a lien will be filed against the unit, which may declare that all others due in that year will become due and payable. At a minimum, the lien will include all future assessments.

As of today, three have been filed, one is in foreclosure.

Since we are the only building using KABA keys, they are becoming very difficult to get. Replacement Keys are now $60 each, which will also help in the cost of a new entry system down the road.

As you enjoy the building and amenities, please remember that you are sharing with many other residents.. Shower sand off and dry off before entering the building and elevators.. Added summer guests make keeping the lobby clean a real challenge . . . wet floors cause accidents!

The City of Jax Beach has passed an ordinance prohibiting gas grilles with 20 lbs. or more gas tanks. The Fire Department is to be making periodic inspections and fining violators.

The Association is required by Florida law to maintain a roster of unit owners and all contact information, plus we need it to assure that non-resident owners receive notices, proxies and other correspondence. Please complete and return the attached form promptly.

COMMITTEES

BUDGET - Colette Sellers

Only 2 items over budget and expected to level over months

PROJECTS - Jeff Rolland

Contractor is on overall track. Default filed against old Contractor. New painting specs are being worked on for 'like' bids.

SAFETY - Rod Montgomery

Working on Fire Panel lights. Repairing owner disconnected alarms at owner's expense. Lightning rod being inspected. Camera system being re-evaluated.

Continuing problems with 206. Investigating new entry system.

ARCHITECTURAL - Dave White & George Koury

Newly re-vamped Bldg Comm. Board recommendation.

Responsibilities for: Rules & Regs, Walkways, Lobby, Grounds, Balconies, Walkway, Planters. Utility rooms, Storage units & Entrances.

Architectural New Garage planter and/or removal design

ALL UNIT REMODELING MUST BE APPROVED BY THIS COMMITTEE

We are installing "shutoffs" in 11th Floor units for upper floors and finishing all "cleanouts" in 3rd Floor units. This will make common pipe repairs less costly and allow us to shut off water by stacks.

BLOG - Constance Stumin Blog address is: http://pelicanbrief1901.blogspot.com/

PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO SERVE ON COMMITTEES-----ESPECIALLY THE NEW ARCHITECTURAL GROUP

CLEANING SERVICE

I found a great new cleaning service. Brodrick is the owner. They do a great job and the most reasonable I have found at just $60. I use them every other Thursday, and highly recommend them. To get the price, call and tell him Dane told you about his service. They already come here! BRODRICK 610-6188

NOTICE - - - -NEW BOARD MEETINGS

Please change calendars to 3rd Tuesdays at 5:00pm. If cancelled or changed, notice will be posted in Lobby.

WE WILL NOT MEET IN JULY or DECEMBER

CONCRETE & PAINTING

Finally, things seem to be on the right track for concrete completion. We have a very competent contractor and the work is progressing nicely on both the Building and Garage. He was to start on stacks 2-3-4, but did 5-6 first because of pool opening.

No decision has been made regarding the Garage planters; however, we are diligently working on making a decision on this, mainly from an Architectural standpoint. As you can imagine, there are lots of differing opinions on this matter. We are in the process of getting line-item bids from painting contractors. We will have a full 'none pro-rated' warranty for 7-10 years, according to which product we use.

The concrete work should be completed in about 30-45 days and we hope to begin the painting process immediately. DUE TO POSSIBLE PAINT OVERSPRAY POSSIBILITIES - CHECK LOBBY BOARD DAILY ONCE PAINTING IS BEGUN AND MOVE CARS AS REQUESTED!

IMPORTANT NOTICE

IF YOU LIVE HERE, DO THIS YOURSELF. IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN YOUR UNIT . . .PLEASE ARRANGE FOR SOMEONE, TO GO IN THE UNIT EVERY FEW WEEKS AT A MINIMUM AND FLUSH BOTH TOILETS, RUN WATER IN ALL SINKS AND SHOWERS VISUALLY CHECK THE WATER HEATER. PERIODICALLY, CHECK WASHER HOSES.

MOST OF OUR PIPE PROBLEMS ARE THE RESULT OF "NONE USE", AND BECOMES VERY EXPENSIVE AND INTRUSIVE.

PRESIDENT'S CORNER

We welcome 2 new Board Members, Dave White and George Koury. Both Michael King and Steve Bushman resigned the Board due to lack of time.

As you know, we are having increasing problems with plumbing, from planters, drains, supply lines and in-unit piping. Except for some remodeled units, it seems to be a never ending problem. The pipes, after all, are over 25 years old and most are copper or cast iron. We are looking into the best and least expensive fix; however, it will be an intrusive, time-consuming and expensive project. We have to remember that nothing except quick fixes have been done over the years AND it has become an expensive process just to keep up with these quick fixes. Additionally, the constant leaks cause lots of damage to surrounding units. We will keep you posted on this one.

MEANWHILE, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE REPAIRS YOUR LEAKS CAUSE TO OTHER UNITS!

We are looking for a part-time employee to assist Ron. This is particularly important in the summer months. We are advertising in the Navy paper.

We are now ready to begin SPRING CLEANING. Please do your part by getting all clutter and stored items out of stairwells, utility rooms and walkways, plus anything in the store room down-stairs which is not in your own bin.

Root intrusive and climbing plants must be removed and overhanging ones cut prior to the painting. Constance is working on recommendations.

Believe me, the BOD is aware of all the disruption and expense; however, since little was done in the past, the building is old and we have no choice but to do these major repairs, just as each of us would if we lived in a house.

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER ON THE OCEAN!

Dane Lucas, President

MINUTES

April 28, 2008


Directors present: Dane Lucas,Jeff Rolland, Collette Sellers, Constance Stumin and
Gerard Montgomery.

MINUTES:

Minutes dated 3/11/08 and 3/31/08 accepted unanimously.

REPORTS:

TREASURER: Treasurerʼs report - accepted unanimously.

MANAGER: Managerʼs Report presented status of building.

COMMITTEES:

BUILDING: Intron update provided.
Addressed ownerʼs concerns on 1403.

SAFETY: Presented safety concerns.

GREEN: West Balcony planters a problem.

PRESIDENTʼS TIME: Various concerns addressed in his report.

MOTIONS:
“The Pledge as presented by Dane be signed by the Board”. No Second.
“Dave White and George Koury be seated as new members”. Unanimously approved.
(They are co-chairs of the Architectural Review Committee.)
“Adding clean outs in lower floors”. Unanimously approved.
“Cut off valves be installed on 11th floor for up to $3000. Unanimously approved.
“Shut off water to West Balcony planters temporarily”. No Second.
“After 10 days we will send a ʻ30 day letterʼ stating we will file a lien before 60 days from
original due date”. Unanimously approved.
“We should file a money judgement against 1702”. Unanimously approved.
“Meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of the month.” Unanimously approved.

The next meeting is set for May 20, 2008 at 5 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

SAFETY COMMITTEE

April 27, 2008

The first two items were on the December 1 report and remain unresolved.

1. Trouble lights on fire panel are still a problem and have not been fixed. The PA system has again partially failed.The alarm company tried and failed to resolve these problems. They will try again. We may have to switch service companies. I am waiting for aproposal from an alternate provider.

2. Some owners have disconnected parts of the alarm system. Management will re-connect or re-install the missing components.

3. A police presentation on neighborhood watch is being set up.

4. Lightning rods on roof are being inspected.

5. Camera system is being re-evaluated - camera placement, monitor, service contract.

6. A committee is investigating new doors and/or keys.

7. Guests in 206 have caused concern to residents; rocks being
thrown at the building at 3 in the morning, front door being propped
open and left at 7 a.m. The owner has been called and written to.



Chairperson: Gerard Montgomery

The first two items were on the December 1, 2007 report and remain unresolved.

1. Trouble lights on the fire panel are still a problem and have not been repaired.
The PA system has again partially failed. The alarm company tried and failed to
resolve these problems but is still working on solution. We may have to switch
service companies. I am investigating alternatives.

2. Some owners have disconnected parts of the alarm system. They have been
contacted and informed they are to re-connect or reinstall the missing devices.

3. A police presentation on neighborhood watch is being set up.

4. Lightning rods on roof are being inspected.

5. Camera system is being revaluated 9camera placement, monitor, service contract.

6. A committee is investigating new doors and/or keys.

MINUTES

PELICAN POINT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.
Board of Directors Meeting
March 31, 2008

Directors present: Dane Lucas,Jeff Rolland, Collette Sellers and Constance Stumin
Absent were: Steve Bushman, Gerard Montgomery and Michael King

MINUTES:
There was no motion made to approve minutes. Directors could not resolve differences on wording, corrections and or additions.

REPORTS:

TREASURER: Monthly dues are short by $5,600 at the end of March - we have 5 delinquent owners.

MANAGER: Important to note that our new documents assign damage responsibility to the owner where the damage originates.

BUILDING PROJECTS: Jeff Rolland reported that Intron Technologies is slightly behind schedule. We are keeping AES and engineer will visit at least twice perweek and issue written reports. A Benjamin Moore Paint Company consultant is finalizing coating specifications but no waterproofing expert is onboard.

UNFINISHED / CONTINUING BUSINESS:

Building repairs and painting - covered by Building Projects Committee chairperson. Nothing voted on.
Garage Planters - there was considerable discussion but no consensus as to what should be done. Nothing voted on.

NEW BUSINESS:
Water leaks and new Documents - The amended and restated governing documents assign responsibility to the owner who damages the property of another owner.
Skyway Lien: The Board will consult legal counsel and follow the
recommended action.
The next meeting is set for the fourth Monday in April. Meeting adjourned.

MANAGER’S REPORT

Units for Sale and For Rent

#304 May be rented on lease purchase
#801 Rented to Eli Stankee and Carrie Lopinot for 6 months
#1306 Rented to Andrew Misocky & spouse for 6 months
#1702 Tim Cayden vacated…rented to male (unknown as yet)
No units sold this period

Personnel – no action on PM recommendation

Administration

1. Lienor Thyssen Krupp offered to reduce lien settlement to $10,830.26. PM believes that PPCA should only pay $6,671.45. This represents the period of time equipment was on jobsite (through the end of September, 2007).

2. No progress or movement on the settlement offer to Mr. Seth #1203.

3. Does the Association really need a $300 per hour attorney? Paul Wean increased his hourly rate to $180 per hour. Lee Haramis with Marks & Gray is probably around that hourly rate.

4. Pertinent sections of the new governing documents should be emphasized to the owners to educate them, especially where there are significant changes. Example: the Association has the power to declare the monthly assessment for the entire year due and payable on delinquent accounts!

Building and Property

1. There have been three water supply line leaks the past ten days in the following units: #501, #406 and #704.

2. The cost estimate from Miller Interiors to demolish and rebuild the perimeter wall on top of the garage is $186,000. This quote is now about five months old. The Association may want to do one side at a time. See copy of proposal.

3. Control module on north elevator replaced on Thursday, 3/27/08. This device malfunctioned from time to time.

4. Stucco delamination is very apparent where applied on formed concrete columns and beams on the garage. Intron Tech, Superintendent Randy opines that contractor did not use a bonding agent prior to application of stucco.

5. Point of information – The double-tees do have rebar in them as well as strand cable.

6. Sherwin Williams has a product called UltraCrete that is a textured masonry topcoat. This may be suitable for the underside of the new concrete balcony segments.

7. Professional Restoration, Inc. recommends that the palm trees, shrubs and soil be removed from at least one of the concrete planters to further investigate the water intrusion. This should also be done in the perimeter planters for at least 20 feet in order to develop options to solve the problem.

8. Suggest that we paint test areas of breezeway / west walkways to determine the "best color" for the deck.



UNFINISHED / CONTINUING BUSINESS

Building repairs and painting – covered by Building Projects Committee chairperson.
Nothing voted on.
Garage planters – there was considerable discussion but no consensus as to what should be done. Nothing voted on.

NEW BUSINESS
Water Leaks and new Documents – The amended and restated governing documents assign responsibility to the owner who damages the property of another owner.

Skyway Lien – The Board will consult legal counsel and follow the recommended action.

The next meeting is set for the fourth Monday in April. Meeting adjourned.

MINUTES

Board of Directors Meeting
March 11, 2008

Directors present: Dane Lucas,Jeff Rolland, Collette Sellers,Constance Stumin and
Steve Bushman. Absent were: Michael King and Gerard Montgomery

Issue: Should the Association get bids on all painting and waterproofing items or just
those items not under contract already?

Board Consensus: The Association needs a detailed description of the job/scope of work prepared by a “Waterproofing Consultant”. Once that is done, painters can be contacted to obtain quotes/proposals/bids.

Issue: Stucco De-lamination - There is no easy way to determine how much stucco is not attached to the substrate. Tapping with a hammer is as effective as anything else.

Board Consensus: Waterproofing Consultant could do this. One company should make
stucco repairs. It should probably be the company that does the painting.

Issue: Garage Planters - The Building Committee has not considered the matter. The Association needs a plan for fixing the Garage. An architect and engineer may be needed to identify and provide solutions.

Issue: What action, if any, to take with regard to the signed contract with Halbert Waterproofing?

Consensus: Halbert is still a candidate for the coating work and can bid/quote on new specs.

Issue: Do we need a Construction Manager? (someone to oversee the work). It would be desirable but identifying or locating someone may be difficult.

Consensus: The objective is to get the work done as soon as possible as specified. Oversight and communication needs to be improved. The directors and attending members discussed a variety of issues/topics until the meeting adjourned.

RAMBLIN' MARION

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SECRET'S FROM MOTHER NATURE

Our President, Dane Lucas, would like to pass on some


SECRET'S FROM MOTHER NATURE, PRETTY INTERESTING STUFF

Peel a banana from the bottom and you won't have to pick the little "stringy things" off of it. That's how the primates do it. Take your bananas apart when you get home from the store. If you leave them connected at the stem, they ripen faster.

Store your opened chunks of cheese in aluminum foil. It will stay fresh much longer and not mold!

Peppers with 3 bumps on the bottom are sweeter and better for eating. Peppers with 4 bumps on the bottom are firmer and better for cooking.

Add a teaspoon of water when frying ground beef. It will help pull the grease away from the meat while cooking.

To really make scrambled eggs or omelets rich add a couple of spoonfuls of sour cream, cream cheese, or heavy cream and beat them up.

Add garlic immediately to a recipe if you want a light taste of garlic and at the end of the recipe if your want a stronger taste of garlic.

Reheat leftover pizza in a nonstick skillet on top of the stove. Set heat to med-low until warm. This keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro pizza. I saw this on the cooking channel and it really works.

Easy Deviled Eggs. Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal, mash till they are all broken up. Add remainder of ingredients, reseal, keep mashing it to mix thoroughly, cut the tip of the baggy, squeeze mixture into egg whites. Just throw bag away when done, easy clean up. And never use fresh eggs. Older eggs are much easier to peel.

Reheating refrigerated bread. To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were refrigerated, place them in a microwave with a cup of water. The increased moisture will keep the food moist and help it reheat faster.

Newspaper for planting. Start putting in your plants, work the nutrients in your soil. Put wet newspapers layers around the plants overlapping as you go, cover with mulch and forget about weeds. Weeds will get through some gardening plastic. They will not get through wet newspapers.

Broken Glass. Use a wet cotton ball or Q-tip to pick up the small shards of glass you can't see easily.

No More Mosquitoes. Place a dryer sheet in your pocket. It will keep the mosquitoes away.

Squirrel Away! To keep squirrels from eating your plants sprinkle your plants with cayenne pepper. The cayenne pepper doesn't hurt the plant and the squirrels won't come near it.

Flexible vacuum. To get something out of a heat register or under the fridge add an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vacuum. It can be bent or flattened to get into narrow openings.

Reducing Static Cling. Pin a small safety pin to the seam of your slip and you will not have a clingy skirt or dress. Same thing works with slacks that cling when wearing panty hose. Place pin in seam of slacks and -- tada! -- static is gone.

Measuring Cups. Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill with hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don't dry cup. Next, add your ingredient, such as peanut butter, and watch how easily it comes right out.

Foggy Windshield? Hate foggy windshields? Buy a chalkboard eraser and keep it in the glovebox of your car. When the windows fog, rub with the eraser! Works better than a cloth!

Reopening envelope. If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something, just place your sealed envelope in the freezer for an hour or two. Viola! It unseals easily.

Conditioner. Use your hair conditioner to shave your legs. It's a lot cheaper than shaving cream and leaves your legs really smooth. It's also a great way to use up the conditioner you bought but didn't like when you tried it on your hair.

Goodbye Fruit Flies. To get rid of pesky fruit flies, take a small glass and fill it 1/2" with Apple Cider Vinegar and 2 drops of dish washing liquid, mix well. You will find those flies drawn to the cup and gone forever!

Get Rid of Ants. Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, take it "home," & can't digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or so, especially if it rains, but it works & you don't have the worry about pets or small children being harmed!

INFO ABOUT CLOTHES DRYERS. The heating unit went out on my dryer! The gentleman that fixes things around the house for us told us that he wanted to show us something. He pulled out the lint filter. It was clean. (I always clean the lint from the filter after every load clothes.) He took the filter over to the sink and ran hot water over it. The lint filter is made of a mesh material. Well,...the hot water just sat on top of the mesh! It didn't go through it at all! He told us that dryer sheets cause a film over that mesh, and that's what burns out the heating unit. You can't SEE the film, but it's there. It's what is in the dryer sheets to make your clothes soft and static free -- that nice fragrance too. You know how they can feel waxy when you take them out of the box, well this stuff builds up on your clothes and on your lint screen. This is also what causes dryer units to catch fire & potentially burn your house down! He said the best way to keep your dryer working for a very long time (& to keep your electric bill lower) is to take that filter out & wash it with hot soapy water & an old toothbrush (or other brush) at least every six months. He said that makes the life of the dryer at least twice as long! Learn something new everyday! I certainly didn't know dryer sheets would do that. So, I thought I'd share!

CONSTANCE'S KITCHEN

I was at a deck party awhile back, and the bugs were having a ball biting everyone. A man at the party sprayed the lawn and deck floor with Listerine and the little demons disappeared. The next year I filled a 4-ounce spray bottle and used it around my seat whenever I saw mosquitoes. And voila! That worked as well. It worked at a picnic where we sprayed the area around the food table, the children's swing area, and the standing water nearby. During the summer, I don't leave home without it.....Pass it on.

OUR FRIEND'S COMMENTS:

I tried this on my deck and around all of my doors. It works - in fact, it killed them instantly. I bought my bottle from Target and it cost me $1.89. It really doesn't take much, and it is a big bottle, too; so it is not as expensive to use as the can of spray you buy that doesn't last 30 minutes. So, try this, please. It will last a couple of days. Don't spray directly on a wood door (like your front door), but spray around the frame. Spray around the window frames, and even inside the dog house.

MINUTES

PELICAN POINT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.
Board of Directors’ Meeting
February 25, 2008


Directors present: Dane Lucas, Chairman, Jeff Rolland, Colette Sellers, and Constance Stumin. Directors absent: Gerard Montgomery, Steve Bushman and Michael King.

Disposition of minutes from meeting of January 28, 2008. Approved by three directors. Rejected by Mr. Rolland due to untimely receipt.

Reports:

Treasurer Colette Sellers (in office) January income lower than budget. Ten owners are delinquent. Per Board consensus, call delinquent owners after ten days to remind them. Financial Statements sent to Monakey CPA firm for tax return preparation. Reserve interest is much higher than usual because five certificates of deposit matured in January and interest earned was recorded. Two owners have paid nothing on the special assessment and two owe a total of $3,000.

Manager’s Report – Florida Waterproofing Supply lien paid off. Another director to sign checks is needed. Suggest that Constance Stumin be that person. Lightning protection system inspected.

BlogMaster – Constance Stumin is looking for greater utilization of the site.

Building – Jeff Rolland reported that the contractor will start next week. Directors’ questions were referred to Attorney Whelan. Due to staleness of painting contract, parties should clarify the scope of work.

President’s Time – The lease with the Air National Guard is done. It will provide $2,000 a month income to the association. The garage planters were referred to the Building Committee for a recommendation. Everything else on the agenda has been covered previously.

NEW BUSINESS – The association will have a dinner social on March 17th. Please sign-up if you are planning to attend. This will aid in the food preparation.

The meeting adjourned.

MANAGER’S REPORT

February 21, 2008

UNITS FOR SALE – No units sold during this reporting period.

UNITS FOR RENT - #305 rented to Mr. Steve Reynolds…one year starting March #802 rented to Mr. Jeremy May…employee of Lee & Cates

PERSONNEL – Consider a pay increase for Ron…last increase a year ago.

ADMINISTRATION

1. Florida Waterproofing Supply check sent to our attorney who sent it to FWS…working with second lienor but no agreement as yet.
2. Letters sent to following owners regarding access:
#502 Favre #1106 Taylor #1706 Sigley
#604 Hojak – received a key
3. Letters sent to following owners regarding missing safety devices:
#302 Hinson #1102 Myers
#707 Pillar LLC #1301/1302 Buttner
4. Letters sent to 10 owners regarding non-payment of February assessment…late
5. Insurance renewed. The windstorm policy with Citizens Property Insurance Corp. is being paid in quarterly installments. This will add 3,293.91 to the cost.
6. We could use another check signer…someone who lives on site and available.

BUILDING AND PROPERTY

1. Pump spa motor replaced…2 motors taken for re-build…we have a chronic problem with motor bearings due leaking seals! I attribute it to bromine sanitizer.
2. Air National Guard installed equipment on roof…not easily visible from the ground. They need to install additional “stuff” inside the elevator mechanical room.
3. Barkoskie Electric inspected the lightning protection system on the roof. They were asked to submit a proposal to make repairs. United Electric was also called as a backup.
4. Minor electrical problems taken care of. Need to replace several of the bollard lighting fixtures.
5. Water leak in unit #1606 was a cracked waste line (cast iron) from unit #1706 above.
6. The strobe light that the government workers installed in 2006 is dead. New one ordered to be installed upon receipt.
7. The 19 inch monitor for security system died. Cost to replace with same is $300.
8. New gate fabricated and installed at north boundary wall. Old one fell apart. Additional brace added to the tennis court fence at north end.

COMMITTEES

BUDGET – We are now getting very comprehensive reports and will have copies on the table for Board guests.

BUILDING PROJECTS – The Garage & Planters have been given to this committee. It was recommended to remove all plants, and planters, leaving only the interior walls on the periphery, as they are solid, and add to that height.

SAFETY – We are meeting this month with Det. Keen to set up and get started with the Neighbor-hood Watch Program. PLEASE STOP LETTING VISITORS INTO THE BUILDING no matter who it is or who they are here to see.

LEGAL & GOVERNMENT –
Mike has agreed to also be our Condo Docs point man. He will also review all contracts, including the new roof one.

GROUNDS & BUILDING- We now have a list of problems on floors and in mechanical and other rooms, which they will be addressing.

WEB BLOG – Constance is still looking for your input as well as articles about you to introduce you to your neighbors. Give her a call or email. Blog address is:
http://pelicanbrief1901.blogspot.com/

PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO SERVE ON COMMITTEES by calling me or Chairperson.

PLEASE READ THE MANAGER’S COLUMN CAREFULLY!
These items are very important and are becoming more and more of a problem as to:

Safety
Common sense Courtesy to fellow owners
The ‘do unto others rule’ works!

SOME ITEMS IN PROCESS OR DONE

Some will already be completed by this issue:

Completed

Treasurer’s reports for BOD guests
Key safe securely bolted & camera on it
Garage lighting fixed to last
The new rooftop lease for $2,000/mo
Properly repairing lights on 17 & 18
Neighborhood Watch begins this month

In process

Better use of cameras and backup
Office is finally going to get cleaned up
and straightened up

CONCRETE & PAINTING

The Building Projects Committee, headed by Jeff Rolland, and the Executive Committee, has approved the contract for concrete completion and garage repairs..
Concrete completion work will begin Feb 25.

The painting contract is being reviewed by the Attorney. Planter solution has not been resolved..
We owe the original contractor no more money, are able to keep the $100,000+ retainage monies and are pursuing all avenues available to us for getting reimbursed for damages, liens from his unpaid suppliers and the differential in what he would have cost to complete the work vs. the new contractor, who now has to do extra work due to the time elapsed.

Jeff has an excellent committee and they are moving forward as expeditiously as feasible while being very aware necessary caution.

We have a very notable and competent attorney and Jeff, Michael and I work very closely with him on when to, how to and what to move forward for our overall best interest for the owners, residents and the overall building.

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

HAPPY NEW YEAR . . . I know that we all want 2008 to be a better year for Pelican Point with less money, dirt & noise, jobs getting done and getting back normal in a beautifully renewed building.

Your Board has spent a lot of time and effort to see that this gets done in the best, quickest and least expensive manner. For a bit of humor, hopefully next year’s State of the Building address will be an easier and more pleasant task.

We have worked closely with the attorney, as regards the contractor, and are finally moving forward in the legal arena.

In addition to the Items in Process list, we are very aware of the continuing problems with the main entry door, which consistently requires adjustments, some of which make it difficult to open the door and to get a cart in. We are looking into this and to possible changing the door and/or closure types, as well as changing the locks. There are lots of keys floating around and we feel a change of key and/or type is necessary.

WE MUST HAVE ACCESS TO ALL UNITS

Not having everyone’s key is now costing us more money in concrete repairs because the bidders could not get to those balconies for inspection. We have made major changes to protect these keys and, as requested by some, Bill will now be entering each unit with whomever he allows into the unit for any reason. It’s the law of your Association, so Please make sure that Bill has an access key immediately.

Unfortunately, one of our longtime owners, Jean Bowen is no longer able to live here alone. If you want to send her a note, there are address slips on the board in the Lobby. I am sure it would do her good to hear from you.

Dane Lucas, President

Board of Directors’ Meeting

PELICAN POINT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.

January 28, 2008

Minutes

Directors Present: Colette Sellers, Constance Stumin, Jeff Rolland, Gerard Montgomery, Dane Lucas, Michael King. Absent: Steve Bushman

MINUTES – Mr. Montgomery moved to accept the December 3rd minutes as presented. Second by Ms. Stumin. Approved without dissent.

REPORTS – Treasurer – see attached (not available, but will be at next BOD meeting)

Blog – If accessing blog is a problem, call Constance.

Building Committee – Jeff Rolland reported that Intron Technologies was the low bidder. The owner was interviewed to committee satisfaction. He can start in mid-February. Painting task is under contract with Halbert Waterproofing. Extras exceed original contract. The committee may consider re-bidding the task. The committee will also consider and recommend what to do with garage planters.

Safety Committee – see above

Manager –coming

…Our several insurance policies expire the middle of February. We are waiting for package from Advanced Insurance Underwriters. Plan on spending the same amount for insurance this year.

President’s Time – The painting contract along with the increase in the scope of work was
referred to the Building Committee for recommendation. The Statement of Revenue & Expenses will be available for owners who want a copy at the meet-
ings (10 copies).

Michael King to chair the Legal Committee.


Unfinished / Continuing Business

a. Building repairs and renovation – Mr. Roland moved to hire Intron Technologies to complete the concrete work. Second by Mr. Montgomery. There was a $9,000 increase in the bid amount due to qualifications raised by the contractor. All six directors approved.

b. What to do with perimeter planters on garage – Referred to the Building Committee.

New Business

a. Putting the new documents into effect – The amended and restated declaration and bylaws need to be recorded at the county court house.

b. What to do about FCCI – Attorney Edward Whelan recommends that the association sue the contractor. Mr. Rolland so moved that action. Second by Mr. King. Action approved by six directors.

The next board meeting will be the fourth Monday in February (2/25/2008) at 7:00 p.m.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Remember Lee Iacocca, the man who rescued Chrysler Corporation from its death throes? Here are some excerpts from his last book.
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Lee Iacocca Says:

'Am I the only guy in this country who's fed up with what's happening? Where the hell is our outrage?' We should be screaming bloody murder. We've got a gang of clueless bozos steering our ship of state right over a cliff, we've got corporate gangsters stealing us blind, and we can't even clean up after a hurricane much less build a hybrid car. But instead of getting mad, everyone sits around and nods their heads when the politicians say, “Stay the course”.

Stay the course? You've got to be kidding. This is America , not the damned 'Titanic'. I'll give you a sound bite:

'Throw all the bums out '

You might think I'm getting senile, that I've gone off my rocker, and maybe I have. But someone has to speak up. I hardly recognize this country anymore.

The most famous business leaders are not the innovators but the guys in handcuffs. While we're fiddling in Iraq, the Middle East is burning and nobody seems to know what to do. And the press is waving 'pom-poms' instead of asking hard questions. That's not the promise of the ' America ' my parents and yours traveled across the ocean for. I've had enough.

How about you?

I'll go a step further. You can't call yourself a patriot if you're not outraged. This is a fight I'm ready and willing to have. The Biggest 'C' is Crisis Leaders are made, not born. Leadership is forged in times of crisis. It's easy to sit there with your feet up on the desk and talk theory. Or send someone else's kids off to war when you've never seen a battlefield yourself. It's another thing to lead when your world comes tumbling down.

On September 11, 2001, we needed a strong leader more than any other time in our history. We needed a steady hand to guide us out of the ashes. A Hell of a Mess !

So here's where we stand. We're immersed in a bloody war with no plan for winning and no plan for leaving. We're running the biggest deficit in the history of the country. We're losing the manufacturing edge to Asia, while our once-great companies are getting slaughtered by health care costs. Gas prices are skyrocketing, and nobody in power has a coherent energy policy. Our schools are in trouble. Our borders are like sieves. The middle class is being squeezed every which way. These are times that cry out for leadership. But when you look around, you've got to ask:
'Where have all the leaders gone?' Where are the curious, creative communicators?
Where are the people of character, courage, conviction, omnipotence, and common sense?

I may be a sucker for alliteration, but I think you get the point.
Name me a leader who has a better idea for homeland security than making us take off our shoes in airports and throw away our shampoo?

We've spent billions of dollars building a huge new bureaucracy, and all we know how to do is react to things that have already happened.

Name me one leader who emerged from the crisis of Hurricane Katrina. Congress has yet to spend a single day evaluating the response to the hurricane, or demanding accountability for the decisions that were made in the crucial hours after the storm.

Everyone's hunkering down, fingers crossed, hoping it doesn't happen again. Now, that's just crazy. Storms happen. Deal with it. Make a plan. Figure out what you're going to do the next time.

Name me an industry leader who is thinking creatively about how we can restore our competitive edge in manufacturing. Who would have believed that there could ever be a time when 'The Big Three' referred to Japanese car companies? How did this happen, and more important, what are we going to do about it?

Name me a government leader who can articulate a plan for paying down the debt, or solving the energy crisis, or managing the health care problem. The silence is deafening. But these are the crises that are eating away at our country and milking the middle class dry.

I have news for the gang in Congress. We didn't elect you to sit on your asses and do nothing and remain silent while our democracy is being hijacked and our greatness is being replaced with mediocrity.

Had Enough?

Hey, I'm not trying to be the voice of gloom and doom here. I'm trying to light a fire. I'm speaking out because I have hope, I believe in America.

In my lifetime I've had the privilege of living through some of America 's greatest moments. I've also experienced some of our worst crises:

The 'Great Depression', 'World War II', the 'Korean War', the 'Kennedy Assassination', the 'Vietnam War', the 1970s oil crisis, and the struggles of recent years culminating with 9/11. If I've learned one thing, it's this: You don't get anywhere by standing on the sidelines waiting for somebody else to take action. Whether it's building a better car or building a better future for our children, we all have a role to play. That's the challenge I'm raising in this book. It's a call to 'Action' for people who, like me, believe in America. It's not too late, but it's getting pretty close. So let's shake off the crap and go to work. Let's tell 'em all we've had 'enough.'

Excerpted from 'Where Have All the Leaders Gone?'

Editor’s Note: Pelican Point could use a little more activism from its members. Come to the next Board Meeting, the fourth Monday of every month.

MEET BOB AND WANDA BANKS IN #306

NAME: Bob and Wanda Banks

EMAIL: Banksbw@aol.com

TELEPHONE: 904-249-2618

TELL US SOMETHING INTERESTING/WEIRD ABOUT YOURSELF: Both of us are retired and loving every minute of it. We both have traveling on our minds.

DO YOU HAVE A MOTTO FOR YOUR LIFE?: Laugh, Love and be Happy!!

DO YOU OWN OR RENT AT PELICAN POINT AND FOR HOW LONG?: Have owned here since July of 1993 - still love it even with all the repair work

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST OR LEAST ABOUT PELICAN POINT?: We enjoy looking out on the water and the beach atmosphere. We like the least is our current security issues.

SOME FAVORITE BOOKS, MOVIES, TV SHOWS: Enjoy reading Stuart Woods, Zane Grey, Jack Higgins, Stephan Coontz and others of that type. Don't like the deep reading anymore as I did enough of that on the job. Favorite movies are Dr Zhivago, Picnic, The Unforgiven, Sound of Music, etc. TV is Criminal Minds, Two and Half Men, the CSI shows, the Unit, and Law and Order.

ABOUT YOUR PETS: We have no pets - would rather pet them and let their owners handle the messy stuff.

YOUR IDEA OF PERFECT HAPPINESS: Happiness is being with friends, on a Cruise, or traveling in our Motor Home

YOUR HEROES /AND/ OR HEROINES: Really don't have any real hero or heroines - just like people. God is our beacon.

GREATEST EXTRAVAGANCE: Greatest Extravagance is our Motor Home.

FAVORITE VACATION: OR WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO ON VACATION?: Caribbean Cruises!

HOBBIES: Golf, Fishing and traveling.

BEST OR WORST PHYSICAL OR MENTAL TRAIT: OR SOMETHING YOU WANT TO CHANGE ABOUT YOU? Kinda happy with the way we are!

PERSON YOU MOST ADMIRE: Mother Teresa *

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE IN YOUR NEXT LIFE?: Exactly the same.

MOST TREASURED POSSESSION: Each other


*EDITOR'S NOTE: I most admire the Banks who live directly beneath me. One horrible night, I had a wash machine mishap at midnight. Water, water everywhere. With Dave and Linda White (1401) we worked til 4 am to clean up my mess and that was the end of it. Wanda and Bob are great and forgiving neighbors.