BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

MEETING MINUTES
May 20, 2009

The meeting was held at the home of Pat Kelley.  Pat called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm.  Attending were Pat and Glenda Kelley, Genia Ellis, Mellissa Donoho, John Mauro, Kathleen Ginestra, Ellie Hurst, Bill James and Cheryl Abernethy.  Guest - Mae Simmons

Treasurer’s report:  Dick Ellis paid the annual State Registration on behalf of the civic association; he reported the bank balance of $17.721.09.   The escrow account for traffic calming installation is $5,900.00 (+ $15,500.00 CVC Points), for traffic calming maintenance is $2,100.00 and a city grant for program maintenance is $250.00.  The total members in the association are 134.  Kathleen made a motion to accept and Pat seconded; the motion was approved.

Meeting Minutes: Pat made a motion to accept the last meeting minutes Dick seconded and the motion was approved.

Sand by-pass:   An update was provided by Genia Ellis.  The sand by-pass has been delayed for 18 months.  The Ft. Lauderdale council prefers that we continue with the approved beach renourishment plan for Galt Ocean Mile southward.

Newsletter statues: The new newsletter “Sea Breeze” has arrived.  Contact information: George at GM Strategic Media; www.gmstategic.com; 954-828-1337.  The dates for information will be FIRM.  Any articles should be submitted by June 20 to Genia Ellis ONLY.

Neighborhood Events:
Easter egg hunt:  The neighborhood Easter egg hunt was held April 11 at 9:30 at St. Sebastian
Church.  Thanks to Jennifer Yevoli, Cheryl Abernethy and others for their work.
4th of July parade and picnic: St. Sebastian’s has been secured for the covered dish cook out and parade plans with the fire engine have been arranged.  The parade will begin at 6:15 pm.  Pat and Glenda will bring hot dogs, hamburger, etc.  A sign will be posted at the gatehouse.
Street party:  With the popular event of 2008, another street party will be planned for later this year. The date is tentatively set for September 26. 
Chili Cook-off:  A chili cook-off will not be held this year.
Halloween:  A date for the Halloween party has been reserved at St. Sebastian’s.

Harbour Point:  Dick Walters will be holding an open house/cocktail party for the neighborhood.  An article in “Sea Breeze” will announce the details.

Annual work day on right of ways:  A neighborhood work day is scheduled for Saturday June 13.  Everyone is encouraged to take part.

NCIP Grant Project for 2009-20010 (joint venture):  We will commit to speed humps contingent on participation and approval of all three neighborhoods.  This will be addressed later.

Police Report:  There were 2 incidents reported in March and April.

Pier 66 and Bahia Mar:  Both would like to come to a board meeting to update the status of their renovations.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30 pm.  The next meeting will be June 10, 2009 at 7:00 pm and the home of Pat Kelley.

Respectfully submitted by Glenda Kelley, secretary.