Minutes for November 10, 2006
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DRAFT
Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
Friday, November 10, 2006
1:00 p.m. – Building D&E
Madame Chairman Wilma Weglein called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
Ms. Weglein said in case we find ourselves starting to believe all the anti-American sentiment and negativity, we should remember England’s Prime Minister Tony Blair’s words during a recent interview. When he was asked by one of his Parliament members why he believes in America, he said: “A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in, and how many want out. Only two defining forces have ever died for you. One was Jesus Christ, and the second, the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.” We salute all our Veterans on this Veterans’ Day. Ms. Weglein requested a remembrance for Judge Mitch Barlow, the attorney who was instrumental in the changeover from Avatar to Barefoot Bay Recreation District. Those present bowed their heads in prayer. Amen
Mr. Keegan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ms. McCahan called the roll. Ms. Howard and Ms. Richards were excused. Mr. Torpy was present as counsel.
Ms. Weglein explained Ms. Howard had undergone surgery and just arrived home today.
Commissioner Helen Voltz administered the Oath of Office to Wilma Weglein, Richard Bleau, Bill Ferris, Joseph Klosky and Rob Allan. The new board members were seated.
Ms. Weglein called for nominations for Chairman. Mr. Keegan nominated Harry Bailey. Second Ms. McCahan.
Mr. Bleau nominated Wilma Weglein. Second Mr. Klosky.
The recording secretary gave each member a paper ballot. Ms. Weglein received 4 votes, Mr. Bailey received 5. Mr. Bailey was seated as Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
Mr. Bailey nominated Mr. Keegan as First Vice-Chair. Second Ms. Donahue. Mr. Torpy answered the question that Mr. Bailey could initiate a nomination.
Mr. Klosky nominated Wilma Weglein as First Vice-Chair. Second Mr. Bleau.
The recording secretary gave each member a paper ballot. Mr. Allan asked, since there are two Vice-Chair positions, did the second position need a secret ballot? Mr. Torpy said it makes a lot of logical sense; unfortunately you need to do each one separately since the nomination was already on the floor. Ms. Weglein received 4 votes, Mr. Keegan received 5 votes. Mr. Keegan was seated as First Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Ms. McCahan nominated Rob Allan as Second Vice-Chair. Second Mr. Keegan.
Mr. Klosky nominated Mr. Bleau as Second Vice-Chair. Mr. Bleau declined.
Mr. Bailey entertained any other nominations. Hearing none, the nomination carries. Mr. Allan was seated as Second Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Mr. Bailey entertained a motion to nominate the Secretary and Treasurer. Ms. McCahan made the motion that Ms. Donahue remain as Treasurer. Second Mr. Keegan. There was no other nomination or discussion. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Bailey nominated Ms. McCahan to remain as Secretary. Second Ms. Donahue. There was no other nomination or discussion. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Bailey entertained a motion to accept the minutes of October 13, 2006. Ms. Donahue made the motion. Second Ms. McCahan. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Bailey entertained a motion to accept the minutes of October 24, 2006 workshop. Ms. McCahan made the motion. Second Ms. Donahue. Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Donahue read the Treasurer’s report. (Exhibit A) Mr. Bleau asked about the Raff Engineering balance: has that amount been submitted to FEMA? Ms. Daddario responded the amount has been submitted to FEMA and the amount showing, the $283,000 is the cumulative amount Barefoot Bay Recreation District has received from FEMA in reimbursements of expenses. The Treasurer’s report was accepted by consensus of the Board.
Loretta Lynch repeated something overheard at a street dance. Mr. Bailey declined to debate on hearsay. Ms. Lynch went on with more hearsay regarding employees; Mr. Bailey again declined to debate the issue. Mr. Glashauser, from the audience, and Ms. McCahan, pointed out that Ms. Lynch was not addressing agenda items. Mr. Bailey commented he felt Ms. Lynch should be given her 3 minutes since these issues were bound to come up and should be settled first thing.
Jeanne Osborne congratulated the new Board. Ms. Osborne was grateful the Board was able to get the Charter amendments to the Brevard County legislative delegation in time for them to send them on to the State legislature. Ms. Osborne thanked Ms. Weglein for her work on the project.
Loretta Lynch asked if anyone has heard from Mr. Hunt concerning the finances. Ms. Donahue asked Ms. Lynch if she were referring to the additional audit that would cost the Bay $100,000? Ms. Lynch said she was talking about the investigation. Ms. Daddario commented Barefoot Bay Recreation District has an audit as of September 30, 2005. There is no indication whatsoever that any improprieties occurred. [We] are currently in the process of accumulating information for the current year which will be presented to the auditors. Ms. Daddario said based upon what she can see there was no opportunity for any impropriety in the modified cash accrual method. Ms. Lynch then read a letter regarding the ARCC and the Hardi-Board issue.
Ted Firlein congratulated the new Board and wished them well. He said his hope and dream is that the new members would join the present board and form a single, cohesive hard working organization that will get things done for the for the good of Barefoot Bay. Mr. Bailey concurred with Mr. Firlein. The Board needs to work together and with the Community Manager. Mr. Bailey advocated work shops as a format to get work done.
Mr. Ferris recommended a workshop with the ARCC to discuss the Hardi-Board issue and the lamp post issue.
Mr. Torpy asked, in the light of the Hardi-Board issue, if Mr. Bailey wished him to wait until the workshop to talk about that or give a brief “right now”. Mr. Bailey asked for the brief. Mr. Torpy said a workshop is necessary. Everyone knows the DOR says “aluminum, vinyl, or other approved materials.” Secondarily, looking at the Hardi-board issue, the application of that phrase has been to the entire exterior of your units. That phrase talks only about carports and porches. What does that mean for the exterior of the homes? The DOR is silent on that, but the ARCC has the ability to regulate esthetics. They have certain discretion to come up with rules and regulations relating to esthetics. Either way, this Board and the ARCC could approve the use of that type of material. Mr. Torpy said there must be standardization of rules and regulations and the esthetics.
Mr. Torpy commented the Community Manager has the Charter amendments. Mr. Allan recommended some of the Charter amendments be eliminated. #2, changing the period of time the candidates have to register for the election. Mr. Allan commented a candidate should be able to make of his/or her mind 60 days before an election. #3, $25 or 57 signatures is on the election supervisor’s website. It doesn’t need to be in the Charter amendment. Ms. McCahan pointed out to Mr. Allan that #4 is a legal requirement to name the instrument of notification (newspaper) and must stay in the Charter. Mr. Allan asked if [we’d] been doing it illegally up until now? Ms. Weglein said no, we’ve been advertising in the Florida Today and decided to change to the Press Journal as a newspaper of more general circulation for our area. Ms. Weglein pointed out the Charter has to go to the Brevard legislative delegation by the first week of December. #7, term limits, Mr. Allan proposed term limits are term limits.
Ms. McCahan made a motion to accept the Charter amendments at 12 and forward them to the Brevard legislative delegation. Second Ms. Weglein.
Ms. McCahan concurred with Mr. Allan on amendment #2. Mr. Torpy responded there are three amendments which must go in front of the delegation. The Board may do what it wishes with #2, leave it in or take it out. Mr. Bailey requested a consensus of the Board. Mr. Allan requested removal of #2 and #7. Mr. Keegan asked if the delegation would refine the amendments at all. Mr. Torpy responded the delegation would merely look them over and forward them to the State legislature. Mr. Bleau advocated sending the amendments along as written. His other concern is about cost of conducting a special election. Mr. Bailey directed Ms. Daddario to find out what a special election costs. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Austin addressed an appeal from the Violations Committee ruling in the matter of 955 Laurel Circle. The owner requested an extension of time for construction. They have not been able to locate a final survey. The property must be re-surveyed for the County permit. Their ARCC permit allows until January 6, 2007. Mr. Austin’s recommendation is to grant the extension. Mr. Bleau made a motion to grant the appeal. Second Ms. McCahan. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Austin addressed an appeal from the violations Committee ruling in the matter of 1012 Barefoot Circle. The Violations Committee found the resident in violation of using Hardi-Board on the exterior of the house. Mr. Austin requested the Board to uphold the Violations Committee because of “due diligence” and the current requirements of the DOR. Mr. Austin requested the Board to vote to delay fines until the issue is resolved regarding “other approved materials”. Mr. Ferris made a motion to accept Mr. Austin’s recommendation to hold off on any fines until the Hardi-Board and the lamp post issue is settled at a work shop. Second Mr. Bleau. Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. McCahan asked if Barefoot Bay Recreation District had advertised yet, and if the “folks from down south” had responded to us. Ms. Weglein commented Sevren Trent is interested. Ms. Weglein understands Sevren Trent was Avatar’s management company. Sevren Trent’s staff has changed since then. They are interested in making a comprehensive survey of what managing Barefoot Bay would entail. Mr. Keegan suggested the new board might want a work shop to give input into what Barefoot Bay wants: an individual or a management company. It should be decided by the Board in its entirety. Mr. Klosky suggested a mailing to gain a referendum from the residents of Barefoot Bay. Mr. Bailey responded it is a Board issue and a policy matter. He suggested hiring Mr. Baensinger again. Ms. McCahan recommended an investigative work shop to ascertain whether [we] want a management company or not, or a community manager or not, or both, and then come up with a plan in which to do whatever we decide at this work shop. Mr. Ferris commented with the proximity of the holidays, the Board should wait until the first week of January. Mr. Ferris said the management companies were efficiently organized in a way that would not take long to provide management candidates should the Board decide in that direction. Ms. Weglein expressed wariness concerning Mr. Baensinger’s assistance and results of the association the Bay has already had with him. If a consultant is to be used, let it be a new one. Ms. Weglein concurred with Mr. Ferris regarding the work shop and the holidays. Mr. Bailey directed Ms. Daddario to look into a number of consultants that might be interested in assisting Barefoot Bay with the search for a permanent community manager. Mr. Bailey requested the information by the January 8th Board of Trustees meeting.
Mr. Bleau commented Ms. Daddario would first have to provide available dates for the work shop prior to January 8th. Ms. Daddario commented there have been several discussions with the Calendar Coordinator regarding dates for workshops. There are numerous clubs involved, especially during the holidays. Ms. Daddario requested the workshop take place later in January because she has made a commitment to provide financial statements and is trying to give that most of her effort. Mr. Bailey concurred the workshop would have to work around that and reiterated the importance of the workshop.
Mr. Ferris recommends retain 2nd Friday in December [12/8] and cancel 4th Tuesday [12/26]. Second Mr. Keegan. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board agreed by consensus the Thanksgiving holiday may stay as is.
Ms. Daddario commented Mark VonHaden from St. John’s Water Management District inspected the weir project and concluded the system is not constructed in accordance with the final approved plans. Richard Clemens of Frazier Engineering assured Ms. Daddario that fixing the problem will not cost the Bay. It is an issue between the contractor, the surveyor, and Frazier Engineering.
Mike Marnan of Risk Management division of Preferred Government Insurance Trust inspected the tennis courts and said they were unsafe for playing. He said there was no choice but to close down two of the courts. Ms. Daddario has contacted two companies to inspect and assess the problem. There were trees over the courts which had been removed at some time in the past. The roots were not removed. The roots have decayed and caused sink holes. The asphalt itself is old and deteriorated beyond repair. One bid has been received to do the 3 courts at a cost of approximately $45,000. The job would take about 5 weeks. The company provides a 3 year warranty. It is projected that with proper maintenance every five years the courts would last another 40 years. That is Ms. Daddario’s recommendation.
The tent that was ordered to house One Source’s equipment at the Golf course arrived. The District requested a permit to construct it and was told the cost to construct the tent would be $7,000 to $10,000. Ms. Daddario commented the equipment has been out in the weather for 2 years, the tent will be in use for 4 to 6 months maximum until the maintenance building is completed, and Ms. Daddario could not justify spending $10,000 to construct the tent, so she sent it back. The Bay will be refunded the money paid for it at no additional cost to the community.
Ms. Daddario is looking into a preventative maintenance program for the canals. The District currently hires one person to spray, one person to mow, and sometimes they show up, and sometimes they don’t. Ms. Daddario is receiving bids from companies who are skilled in aquatic work, who will take care of the canals in toto not on a 5 or 7 year basis but on a monthly basis with a reasonable monthly fee that fits into the District’s budget.
Ms. Daddario commented she wished to quash rumors about the pier. There are no problems with the pier. It is being built exactly to the blueprints. It is improved over the prior pier. Formerly, the pier’s pylons were a minimum of 5 feet below the sand level; the new pier has a 10-foot penetration. The wind rating is 130 miles per hour. Before, the center to center was 5 feet; it is now 5 feet 3 inches. It still has lights, it still has benches, and now it has an ADA entrance and slight slope so residents in walkers and wheel chairs may use the pier. The engineering firm is on site inspecting everything Mr. Raff does; Ms. Daddario asked that the man be given a chance to finish the project in peace.
Mr. Keegan commented he was looking at Ms. Daddario’s employment contract and he noticed her duties include the managing of all aspects of the operations. Mr. Keegan said, “I think you’ve done a fantastic job to date, and I just wondered if you feel you have any restrictions on performing all aspects, for example, hiring and firing, or signing checks. Do you feel you’re restricted at all? You’re doing such a good job I just wanted to know if anyone is trying to put a rein on you.” Ms. Daddario replied, “I think I’m handling myself with those who may attempt to put a rein on me. I’m not in the politics business; I have a different way of doing things. When people come in my office, I hope I am being courteous to them, and allowing them to voice their opinion. But when push comes to shove, it’s my decision, and if I don’t make the right decision, I’m the one who loses their job, or gets reprimanded. I’m the one who will be held accountable. And I will make the decisions accordingly. I don’t make a decision without a lot of thought and a lot of input. I have 88 people who work with me; very wonderful people, and I consult with them every day. A lot of history has gone on here [in the Bay].” Ms. Daddario said she avails herself of that history, and as many viewpoints as are useful to balanced decision making. If there are any complaints, her door is always open.
Ms. McCahan asked why Food and Beverage was serving dinner on Wednesdays and Fridays at the 19th Hole. Ms. Daddario responded many people have approached her, golfers included, who have complained the kitchen is closed. Other people want more options for places to eat. Other reports indicate the Food and Beverage area is losing an estimated $134,000 a year. The objective is to have Food and Beverage at least break even. In order to do that, [we] need to offer more services to the community. More people need to come out and drink our alcohol and eat our food. The obvious thing is to extend the hours that these will be available. Events like the street dances and other things are being planned in hopes of making more money. The District does not want to subsidize food service. It’s a convenience for the community, the community needs to support it because the only way it will make money is if [you] do support it. Ms. Daddario commented there has been opposition from a “handful” of people. In a community of 9,000 people, decisions have to be made with all the people in mind.
The hours at the 19th Hole have been extended to Wednesday and Friday evenings, serving food until 6 p.m. Sunday the 19th Hole is open until 3 p.m. Ms. Daddario said the meal is very good as she has been there “the last two times”. The prices are reasonable.
Mr. Torpy addressed the Sunshine Law. Mr. Torpy typically holds a workshop once a year on the Sunshine Law. Mr. Torpy’s office received a telephone call from the Brevard County Attorney’s second in command because he had received a complaint regarding Sunshine Law violations in Barefoot Bay. He was not specific about the complaint and didn’t name names. Barefoot Bay had a similar problem with the State Attorney General’s office about 2 years ago. Violations of the Sunshine Law are a criminal offense. It can be a felony. Now that [you] are elected officials, you can’t talk to each other any more unless you are sitting [right here] in an open, publicly advertised meeting. You can’t talk to each other through your wives or your friends. That’s called a “conduit”. If you pass a message to another board member through a third party that’s just as bad as sitting your living room talking to each other. There’s a lot of focus on Barefoot Bay regarding this issue. Mr. Torpy said he has received unspecified complaints in his office. Mr. Torpy’s initial consultation with new trustees, including Mr. Bleau who is coming back, is at no cost. Most violations of the Sunshine Law are accidental. Mr. Torpy said he was trying to avoid those. He urged the board members to be especially careful until the workshop. He said, “If in doubt call me.”
Mr. Torpy addressed the issue of communication; how you communicate and who you communicate with is important in order to get your messages heard. Especially when dealing with the legal office, it’s important to protect expenses. Traditionally, the Chair and the Manager have the authority to communicate with the legal office. In 2004, the Chair of the ARCC was authorized to communicate with the legal office. Mr. Torpy requested instructions from the Board on this issue “at this point in time.”
Mr. Torpy addressed the issue of who interacts with the Manager and who interacts with the employees. There have been numerous discussions over the years regarding the method of government in Barefoot Bay. [You] are a strong manager form of government. The manager controls staff; if she makes mistakes, it’s her job on the line. Under no circumstance is any board member supposed to be talking to staff. The Board can change this if it wishes, but the existing rule is that if a board member wished to talk to an employee, the board member must speak to the manager first. The manager will take the communication to the staff. To the employees of Barefoot Bay, the Board represents elected officials. It’s difficult for an employee to tell you “no.” Liaison positions were created to allow a board member to speak with the people in his/her department. The Board members felt their experience would be helpful. The other reason the liaison positions were created is that [we] couldn’t get [you] to stop anyway, so a policy was created to prevent a possible lawsuit in case[ you] exceeded your authority. Your communications now have the blessings of the Board.
Mr. Bailey addressed the matter of designee positions. He retained Property Services and said he would take on staff/Administration. Regarding Legislation, Mr. Bailey stated he wanted to have Legislation be flexible. He retained the option to request any board member or homeowner to represent Barefoot Bay’s interests in legislative matters.
Mr. Bailey asked Ms. Weglein to chair the Architectural Review Control Committee (ARCC). Ms. McCahan nominated Ms. Weglein to the ARCC Chair position. Second Mr. Klosky. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Keegan is designee for Food and Beverage; Mr. Bleau for Golf; Mr. Ferris for the RV lots and park securities; Mr. Allan for the Website and Code Enforcement; Ms. McCahan for the Shopping Center, the Pier, Weirs, and Canals; Ms. Donahue for Pools, pool staff, and tennis courts; Mr. Klosky for HOA.
Mr. Bailey spoke of Bill Sandt, the HOA Sergeant-at-Arms, saying he would be a good help to Mr. Klosky in getting communication going between HOA and the Board of Trustees.
Mr. Bailey requested that the designees compile comprehensive reports by January 12, 2007 citing what each feels needs to be done and a solution. This information will appear on the Website.
Ms. Weglein made a motion that Mr. Bailey and Ms. Daddario be put on as signatures on the Barefoot Bay Recreation District’s bank accounts. “And remove me.” Second Ms. McCahan. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Keegan commented back in August, when the Board approved the Veteran’s building, he thought it would be up and in place by Veteran’s Day. Permits for converting a private residence to a commercial building are holding up proceedings.
Mr. Allan stated he had received a phone call “this morning” from a resident who told him how to vote today. Mr. Allan explained to her he would be voting his conscience. When he explained it might not be the way she wanted him to vote, the resident replied, “Well, we’ll just vote you out in 2 years.” Mr. Allan said, “I’m the youngest kid here. I’m the newest kid here. I will continue to vote my conscience. I will vote for what I think is the best interests of the residents of Barefoot Bay regardless of whether you think it’s right or not. Keep in mind you did change all of the Board members. It wasn’t a huge mandate. I won by only 67 votes. I’m very grateful that I’m here. But there are other members and residents of the community that didn’t necessarily vote the way you did. So we will continue to work the way we can, to work together to get things done. But don’t threaten me. It doesn’t really matter to me. I’m going to be here for two years. Hopefully I’ll do a great job, but intimidation is just not much fun. Call me and tell me what you’d like for me to vote for, but don’t tell me what you don’t want me to vote for. Thank you.”
Ms. Voltz said, “Welcome to politics.”
John Lochmandy requested that Mr. Bailey enforce and reinforce with the liaisons they are not departmental supervisors. They have nothing to say to any department except advice. Mr. Bailey concurred.
Ted Firlein thanked Bruce Bolon, Wilma Weglein, and Bill Sayles (along with a few others) who were persistent in their efforts to discover a design error in the weir system. Mr. Firlein said, “Wilma Weglein, as chair person, attended many community activities, and I really want to know who is going to handle that now. She was a member of the Citizens’ Coalition of South Mainland, and attended many Commissioners meetings at Viera. I still think that’s a void we need to address. This government really should have a representative. Someone who cares about Barefoot Bay and lets others know it.” Mr. Bailey said since Mr. Klosky was handling the Homeowners [Association] “I think I’ll talk with him to take that on since that can become an issue for everybody and he’s the Homeowner designee. Okay, Mr. Klosky?” Mr. Klosky agreed.
County Commissioner Helen Voltz congratulated the new board members. She is willing to meet with each one individually in her office. She met in her office yesterday with the County attorney regarding Crystal Bay. Next week an injunction will be filed to stop the flying dirt. It is now a nuisance issue for the people of Barefoot Bay and Snug Harbor. Ms. Voltz said Crystal Bay obeys when the county people are on site, and as soon as they leave, it’s business as usual. She hopes the injunction will be the final judgment upon them. Ms. Voltz stated she’ll let everyone know the judge’s decision when it’s available. The County has allowed water for only 60 homes. There is no water for the 400 or so units that are left. Crystal Bay may install dry lines. Permits are in process for a brand new water system which will encompass Barefoot Bay, Snug Harbor and other areas in the South area that are not currently covered by water agreements. There will not be hook-up fees for that.
Bill Sayles welcomed the new trustees and the Community Manager. Mr. Sayles said he had the privilege of speaking with Ms. Daddario on the weir project, and is impressed with her understanding. Mr. Sayles obtained a copy of Ms. Daddario’s resume. He complimented Ms. Daddario’s expertise in management “on the corporate side of things”. He said he is confident the Bay finally has someone who can resolve issues in a businesslike fashion. He said “we’ve gotten lucky”. Corporate business has clear cut lines of communication, responsibility and authority. If we give her the slack to do the job, I’m confident we’ll get the job done. Mr. Sayles urged the Board to work “with her, not against her”.
Robin Phillips spoke about the first meeting of the Barefoot Bay Youth group scheduled for January 6th in Building A from 1-3 p.m. There is a Youth Bulletin Board between the billiards room and the card room. Her phone number is listed there, and she welcomes suggestions. She wants the Youth to be able to communicate with the rest of the community and visa versa.
Don McIntee introduced himself as the Hardi Board man. He said the new board was the result of a “clean sweep” because the residents of Barefoot Bay are “tired” of what’s been going on. Mr. McIntee said he is the man who called Mr. Holmes about Sunshine Law violations. He said on September 15th, the day ARCC denied his Hardi-board application, two trustees currently seated on the board sat in a car in front of his home, blocking the driveway while observing the house. Mr. McIntee considers this a violation of the Sunshine Law because the Hardi-board issue has been to the Violations Committee, the August 28th Trustee workshop, and has been brought by him to the Board of Trustees. Mr. McIntee objected that in the ARCC minutes, when someone stood in for Mr. Carillion’s absence, that person’s name was not mentioned as part of the written record.
Pat Clark thanked Ms. Weglein for all she did as Trustees’ Board Chair. Ms. Clark mentioned the problems with the shuffleboard courts to Trustee Donahue since Ms. Donahue is liaison in that area. Ms. Clark would also appreciate not being bitten by ants when shuffle boarding.
Vicky Rosso said she received a Code Enforcement notice when she placed a “no trespassing” sign on her property. She has a problem with a neighbor because “there’s no talking to this neighbor”. Ms. Rosso said residents are allowed to post their property against trespassers. If the land is not posted, the sheriff’s department will not act on your behalf. Ms. Rosso urged the Board to deal with the lamp post and Hardi-board issues. She mentioned Mr. Torpy’s attorney’s fees in conjunction with the DOR referendum.
Ms. McCahan said there was nothing in the referendum regarding attorney’s fees. She reiterated that residents voted overwhelmingly for the issues, but the referendum did not receive a 50 % plus 1 majority.
Al Glashauser said in 1997 when the homeowners took over the Bay from Avatar they rejected the management company’s plan and chose this form of government. One of the reasons was the high cost of a management company. Mr. Baensinger [the consultant] said his management company charges up to 35%. That’s a good chunk of profit on 5,000 homes. Mr. Glashauser objected to opening the 19th Hole for dinner. He is concerned the Bay might run afoul of the IRS if the 19th Hole were open to the public.
Ms. Daddario responded that, in actuality, the 19th Hole is open to the public, as is the golf course. Mr. Glashauser commented the golfers pay $5.00 to play golf, as well as green fees and cart fees. They may use their receipt to go into the 19th Hole to get a drink or to eat. Any one else must be a resident’s guest, or pay a $15 user fee. Ms. Daddario responded that hasn’t changed; in that wise, people do not just “come in from the street”.
Roland Boas commented his understanding of the Charter is that in order to serve on the Board of Trustees, a candidate must be a resident of Barefoot Bay. It doesn’t say the candidate must be a property owner. Property owners must pay a monthly fee of $55 plus a dollar; people who don’t own property don’t have to pay that. Mr. Boas feels Trustees should be property owners.
Mr. Allan commented his grandmother, his mother, and his brother live in the park. His mother purchased his house for him. He pays the mortgage, the taxes, the recreation fee, and the insurance on the property. He said, “The only difference between me and any other mortgage holder here is that I happen to know my mortgage holder a little better than most of ‘em.” Mr. Allan said he could purchase his home at this time if he wanted to; in reality, his mother has a “great interest rate”. He said, “I did receive enough votes to be sitting up here.”
Ms. McCahan requested that Mr. Bleau, Mr. Ferris, Mr. Allan, and Mr. Klosky see her after the meeting and before they leave to sign forms required by the State.
Mr. Ferris made a motion that a workshop be scheduled with the ARCC, Code Enforcement Violations Committee and the Board of Trustees to discuss and determine the DOR, the Hardi-board and the lamp post issues. Second Ms. McCahan.
Mr. Bailey asked Mr. Torpy to comment. Mr. Torpy responded the work shop was necessary, but the Violations Committee did not need to be there. Mr. Ferris said he was requesting that so everyone will be on the same page at the same time regarding the same issues. Mr. Bailey said he would get with the Community Manager to set that up. Motion carried unanimously.
Dick Gee commented that after the [2004] hurricanes there were 800 homes in Barefoot Bay that had to be replaced and 90% of the remainder needed some kind of repair work. This is what the ARCC was faced with 2 years ago. The FEMA trailers are gone, and most of the homes have been replaced with homes that are bigger and better than the originals. The ARCC’s job was to issue permits and see that the DOR was implemented, all of which was done by Bob Carillion and his crew. The Violations Committee met [November 8] and considered 30 cases. Twenty two of them were for lack of a carport. The ARCC meets every Friday, and has reviewed 6,000 applications for permits in the last 2 years. There are 200 to be completed. Mr. Carillion has reviewed each and every one of them, and defended Barefoot Bay homeowners against fraudulent contractors. Mr. Gee thanked Mr. Carillion for all he has done for Barefoot Bay.
Mr. Bailey entertained a motion to adjourn. Mr. Bleau made the motion to adjourn. Second Ms. Weglein. The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
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