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Residents’ Alliance January 30 th , 2020
Tentative Agenda 1) Call to Order 2) Determine Quorum (Introduction of Board Members) Carole Brokke – President Tom Shaner – Vice President Steve Lubinski – Treasurer Marilyn Moir Joe Rowe Quentin Davis Gary Brun Steve Drake - Secretary
President’s Report Carole Brokke 1) Meeting Structure 2) Pelican Preserve Entities 3) Other Items
President’s Report Carole Brokke 1) Structure of Meeting 2) Pelican Preserve Entities 3) Other Items
Flow Chart for Pelican Preserve and Responsibilities Flowchart Handout Page 1
Stakeholders At Pelican Preserve Pages 2,3,4
Annual Costs – 2019 versus 2020 Handout Page Number 8
President’s Report Carole Brokke 1) Structure of Meeting 2) Pelican Preserve Entities 3) Other Items
President’s Report (Continued) Agenda Other Items 1. Community February 29, 2020, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. 2. City water pump station and storage tank will be built on the original site on Treeline Ave./near Bridgetown. Completion date August 2021. 3. Ward 6 City/County Meeting held February 27, 2020 4:00 PM at Gulf Coast Church of Christ on 6 Mile Cypress. Those attending are: Gaile Anthony, Cecil Pendergrass, City and County managers, Sheriff and City Police Departments, FDOT, and Top Golf
Other Items (continued) 4. Ward 6 Councilwoman Gaile Anthony will be running for City of Fort Myers Mayor. 5. Ward 6 Resident Margy Metzler from Botanica Lakes will be running for City Council Ward 6 seat.
Agenda (Continued) 3) Officer Reports. Tom Shaner – Nominations / Elections Steve Lubinski – Treasurer 4) Committee Reports Gateway water PPAC Update Ponds Update Survey and Strategic Intent Workshop Golf Course Evaluation Committee
Alliance Elections Nominating Committee for Election of Directors Thomas Shaner
From Residents Alliance By Laws: Section 4.3 – Nominations and Elections The Nominating Committee shall submit to the Board of Directors not later than forty-five (45) days before the annual meeting, a slate of candidates for the Board of Directors. • Upon acceptance by the Board, the Nominating Committee report and recommendations shall be circulated to the membership not less than thirty (30) days before the annual meeting.
Section 4.3 – Nominations and Elections Additional nominations may be made provided o They are made in writing, o Endorsed by at least ten (10) voting Members in good standing, o with the written consent of the nominee and o received by the Secretary of the Alliance not less than fifteen (15) days in advance of the annual meeting.
Treasurer’s Report Steve Lubinski Handout Page 7
Cash receipts Member Dues. $ 67,547.00 Cash Disbursements Treasurer’s Report Unaudited Statement Costs related to Acquisition. 35,003.00 of Town Center Statement of Professional Fees. 450.00 Cash Receipts and D&O Insurance. 1,729.00 Cash Disbursements For the Period Printing&Supplies. 1,634.00 Ending 12/31/19 Miscellaneous Expenses. 293.00 Water Issues in Lennar Homes. 4,862.00 References Alliance Planning Meeting 591.00 1) Bank of America. 2019 Financial Total Disbursements. 44,562.00 Statements Total cash on hand Jan.1,2019. $142,366 2)Bank of America Bill Pay Program Total cash on hand Dec.31,2019. 165,351 Increase in Cash vs. 2018. 22,987
Reports Committees Pelican Preserve Entities Projects
Gateway Water Summary 1) What we have done. 2) Observations. 3) Recommendations 4) Some Constants
Gateway Water Gateway Water Gateway Water Gateway Water Gateway Water Gateway Water 1) Five Homes Tested for Source. 2) Tested Chlorine Levels. 5) Gathered Information (With Ken Hall, Gateway Public Works) 6) Steps: a) Hyper-chlorinated 5 test homes. b) Replaced Pex lines and valves – 3 homes. c) Hot Water Temperature Increased – 3 homes. d) Gateway Set Up Auto Flushers. e) Replaced PEX lines and valves in 10 homes.
Gateway Water Observations 1) Too Many Variables 2) What Worked for some / Did Not Work for Others 3) Hyper-chlorination 4) Bleach in Water Lines 5) Raising Temperature 6) 3x3x3 7) Lee County’s Yearly Change in Chlorine Type. 8) Replacing Pex Lines 9) Constant and High Use of Water 10) Replacing P traps 11) Filters – Cost / Elimination of Chlorine.
Gateway Water Recommendations 1) Keep Water Usage High. 2) Run Water Thru Sink Faucets. 3) Use Bleach to Eliminate Odor from Drain. 4) Drain Water Heater / Raise Temperature. 5) Odor in 1 – 3 Sinks: Change PEX Lines and Valves. 6) Run Water Regularly If House is Vacant.
Gateway Water Constants 1) Some Homes Never Had Odors 2) Homes That Sat Empty For Months Prior to Purchase Had Strong Odors. 3) PEX Lines / Odor Reducing Bacteria Are Not A Good Combination. 4) Water Source: Now 50/50 Mix From Green Meadow Plant and Corkscrew Plant. 5) Auto Flushers Still Continue to Keep Chlorine Levels at Good Levels.
Gateway Water Report Odors To: Kenneth.hall@gatewaydistrict.org
Thanks for Everyone’s Input And Cooperation!
PPAC REPORT Pelican Preserve Advisory Committee Phil Mezey
GSCDD and PPAC
GSCDD (Gateway Services Development District) Owns Pelican Preserve Infrastructure Assets. Controls Operation and Maintenance Governed By An Elected Board of Supervisors.
PPAC Pelican Preserve Advisory Committee Advises GSCDD Board Concerning Asset Management. Budgets and Monitors Expenses. Protects and Balances Residents’ Interests. Works With Alliance, PPCA* Board & Castle Management. Uses Work Groups in Major Areas of Interest * = Pelican Preserve Community Association
PPAC Major Areas of Interest Ponds and Drainage System Preserves Landscaping and Irrigation Roads and Sidewalks Fountains and Features Front Gate Safety and Security.
Expenses PPAC Budget for 2020 is $2.7 Million Major Areas of Expense Landscaping Pond Maintenance Access Control and Security Capital Reserves Expenses Distributed by ERU
PPAC Current Areas of Focus Ponds Projects Front Gate Protocols Preserve Cart Path and Boardwalk Improved Lighting Safety and Security Initiatives
PPAC Meetings: Second Thursday At 2:00 PM Members: Ron DaPonte Bob Geppert John Grega Phil Mezey Teresa Phillips Joe Schofield Glen Sikorski
Pelican Preserve Community Association REMINDERS January 28 th Board Meeting Report ` E-Voting Sign Up Food and Beverage Committee
Ponds and Wetlands Work Group Bob Geppert
Update on 10/1/19 Residents Alliance Strategic Intent Planning Steve Drake
Analysis of 2019 Survey of PP Residents 37
Preliminary Survey Results Emailed to 2,903 Members/Residents 649 responses 22.4% Response Conducted July 16 - August 15, 2019 38
Who Responded 0.3% Age Group Resident Status RA Member 5.6% 0.2% 39.7 60.3 4.9% 8.3% % % 37.4% 51.6% [VAL 40-49 50-59 60-69 UE] Full time Part time Yes No 70-79 80-89 90+ 39
Right Direction or Wrong Track? 2.77% 97.23% Right Direction Wrong Track NOTE: Only 18 people (2.8%) said Wrong Track 40
Should the Residents Alliance Continue? Definitely No 3.08% No 5.2% Yes 29.9% Definitely Yes 61.8% 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 41
Why Do You Feel This Way? [974 total responses] • Communications & information (130) • Advocacy with city/county/CDD (90) • Town Center purchase (60) • Work on turnover / Creation of Master Board (41) • Carole Brokke 42
PRIMARY Reasons for Joining RA [533 Comments] • To have One Voice (168) • Information / Communications (132) • To Support the Alliance (147) • For Advocation & Representation (58) 43
Reasons for NOT Joining RA [533 Comments] • No reason (25) • Fees/Dues (7) • Forgot (9) • Disagree with RA (3) 44
MOST Important/Valuable Program/Benefit [454 comments] • Advocacy (110) • Communication / Information / Meetings (110) 45
LEAST Program/Benefit [355 Comments] • Don’t know / Nothing (85) • Annual Garage Sale (79) • Classified Ads (34) • Bingo Results (31) • Website (12) • Snail Mail (10) • Golf Purchase (5) 46
Frequency of Website Use 17.7% Never look at it 33.1% Once or twice a year 42.2% Once a month 6.9% Weekly 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 47
Desired Communication Tools 92.6% 100.0% 80.0% 45.0% 60.0% 27.0% 21.3% 40.0% 6.9% 20.0% 0.0% Written Emailed Snail mailed Post updates Updates on a newsletter updates updates to PP website Pelican mailed & Preserve posted Comcast channel Very Valuable Somewhat Valuable Not Very Valuable Not At All Valuable 48
Of October 1 Strategic Intent Workshop 49
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