Board of Directors’Meeting/ December 3,2007

PELICAN POINT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.

Minutes

President Dane Lucas chaired this last board meeting of calendar year 2007. Six other directors present were: Jeff Rolland, Colette Sellers, Constance Stumin, Gerard Montgomery, Michael King, and Steve Bushman.

MINUTES – The minutes of the August 27, 2007 meeting were approved without additions or corrections.

REPORTS - Treasurer (to follow)

MANAGERS MESSAGE
Bill Stefanowitz
We are about to close the book on another interesting and educational year. A lot was accomplished, but there’s more to do. 2008 promises to be busy as we finish the garage, building and repave blacktop.
The membership approved the new governing documents, but I wonder how many actually took the time to read them? There may be some things that need to be revised or added, but that will happen over time. Your ideas and input are welcomed by whatever means you choose. Our blog site should help tremendously in keeping everyone informed. Constance Stumin has agreed to be your ombudsman if you have an ideas or problems that you want handled. There are also forms on the table outside the management office to record your suggestions, work requests, complaints, etc. They are not utilized very often, but could be.
It appears that our 2007 budget served us well as we should finish the year within budget. In my eight years here, we have not had any financial difficulties. This year was a real test because the insurance line item was under budget by $50,000. The good news is the monthly assessment is not expected to increase in 2008! Coupon books may be a little late as the budget was just adopted.
Ron Dombrowski, maintenance supervisor, has done a great job for four years now, and I hope he finds his job as rewarding as I do mine. We thank everyone for your support and offer our best wishes to all of you for the Holidays.
Security – unit keys are secured in a safe in the Management Office. The alarm inspection was completed and defects will be corrected. PA system was restored by replacing two amplifiers in the system.

BUILDING

CONCRETE & PAINTING
I realize that some of you are rightfully getting upset with the lack of activity on the building. We just got the final specs on the remainder of work to be done on the concrete. We are in the process of getting a minimum of 3 bids for set amounts to complete that work.
We have contracted with the painter, who will begin as soon as the concrete is done. He will first reseal the windows and doors, except the west walkways, then pressure wash and begin the waterproofing/painting process.
We have held off on contracting anyone to do the garage until we determine exactly what to do with the planters. We now have the permission to move forward and we have a committee working on exactly what and how to handle them.
You will see a lot of activity beginning next month and the building should be done by spring. Most of you have been very patient and it is greatly appreciated. Things just sometimes take longer than anticipated and sometimes, things happen that shouldn’t happen.
We are finally moving forward again.

PRESIDENT’S TIME – Walkover walls are almost finished. The association engaged a construction attorney to negotiate with Florida Coastal Construction, Inc. (contractor) The building needs to be finished before painting. There will be greater member participation and oversight by more committees.
UNFINISHED / CONTINUING BUSINESS
Building Repairs & Renovation – work was halted the end of September. Our engineer inspected completed work and what needs to be done. Unfinished work will be completed for a fixed price by another company.
Results of Issues (3) voted on by membership: all three approved / passed.
NEW BUSINESS – Treasurer C. Sellers summarized the budget presentation. There were no questions. All seven directors approved the adoption of the budget for CY 2008 as presented.

CLOSING & SUMMARY – The next meeting of the board will be Monday, Jan. 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT

Rod Montgomery, chairman

Do not admit anyone into the building that you do not personally know.

Please have anyone using your unit in your absence check in at the office.

The repair of the walkover is almost complete.

Problems with the intercom system and trouble lights on fire panel are being resolved.

The yearly fire inspection is being completed. Some owners have disconnected parts of the alarm system. They are being contacted and informed they must re-connect or reinstall the missing components.

The Office does not have keys to all units. (The keys we have are secured in a safe for which only the Manager and the President have the combination.)
These owners will receive letters asking how Management is to gain entrance to their units in an emergency.

The lighting problem in the Garage (3 lights not working) is being addressed.

BOARD MEETING

BOARD MEETING-DECEMBER 3 at 7:00 PM

CHRISTMAS PARTY

The annual tree decorating will be DECEMBER 4, 2007 AT 5:30. This is the Tuesday after the board meeting. Refreshments will be served. The party is open to everyone and that includes children and grandchildren. The more the merrier. There will be a formal tree in the lobby and then a real tree in the club room.

Bread and Circuses Jax Style

I don’t like being surprised, but today was an exception. It was holiday perfect. A Swiss dot aqua prom dress of sailboats with petticoats of white waves. The weather was perfect, breeze gentle and the sky cloudless. A WOW WOW day with death defying jets that almost dive into the sea like pelicans but correct and go straight up into sunlit spirals that makes them look like shiny new jacks tossed by a little girl’s hand although they are painted like Birds of Paradise.

But all that jet fuel?? The waste. The noise. Bread and Circuses American Style.....but the precision flying made me Top Gun happy. It's hard to complain when one lives in Paradise and momentarily feels like America rules.

Constance Stumin, Blog Editor

Meet Your Neighbors....David and Linda White

NAME: David C White
E-mail: dcw1401@aol.com
Phone 246-6201

My wife Linda and I have been married for 43 years and have one son David who was raised in this building. We now have three granddaughters who are the apples of our eyes. I worked on the railroad after my army stint but decided quickly my professional status was better being a teacher and a coach.

I happily served the Jacksonville community as teacher and a coach for 31 years. I retired with my wife from Fletcher middle in December of 2000. I served as Department head and Athletic Director of Fletcher Middle for over 12 years. The school won the All Sports award for all the years I was Athletic Director.

We have called Pelican Point home for 23+ years and do not want to live anywhere else. We have been blessed with 102 good neighbors. We have a beautiful ocean, home, and community so who could ask for more.

We call First Christian Church home and invite all of our neighbors to join us. Wednesday night we have a good supper which costs $4.00. After the supper you can go home or stay for bible study, church choir and a group crafts workshop.

Linda and I own an Airstream camper which you may have seen in the parking lot. Teaching has given us the opportunity to travel in 49 states (no roads to Hawaii) and most of Canada. This country is not only vast but has a rich history everywhere you go. We have a cat, Tommy which enjoys the camper (he thinks it is home) and rides on the console of the truck and looks out as if to say, "Where are we going next?"

My pet peeve is going to an association meeting and listening to people offer suggestions that are against the Documents of the building which they clearly haven't read. Everyone should read the Doc's and be familiar with them and the rules and regulations as set forth by this board and previous boards. We did not vote for the new Documents as we feel there should be some minor changes but support the need for new Documents as the current rules are 24 years old. We did vote yes on the other two proposals 1. Remove the plants from the garage. 2. Wave the audit.

We feel that living in a close community gives one a lot of opportunities. We have been willing and able to help neighbors at any time and feel that if we had a problem our neighbors would assist Linda and me. I have tried to familiarize myself with the building. In the event of a water leak, minor electrical problems or elevator problems after hours, we can be of some assistance if asked.

We feel that all owners should also be willing to help our staff. If we spill something, clean it up, or if there is trash on the ground, pick it up. This is our home and if you own a home you pick up your own mess and clean your own yard.

If we haven't met you we look forward to meeting you. We will be hosting the ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATING in our lobby in late November or early December (watch the bulletin board and BLOG). We want you to bring your children and grandchildren to this event as they make Christmas fun for all. We will serve pizza
and have soft drinks as well as some beer and wine.