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BURNT STORE ISLES ASSOCIATION, INC.

Board of Directors Meeting

April 7, 2006

Officers Present
Frank "Chick" Petrosino
Vice President - Joe Sabatino
Secretary - Carolyn McDermott
Treasurer - Tom Murphy

Directors Present
Community Standards - Terry Miller
Special Projects - Bob Semer
Legal Liaison - Jeff Nilsson
Neighborhood Security - Jim Townsend
Planning - John Gioia
Social - Claire Phelen

Directors Absent
Immediate Past President - Bill Hughes
Membership - Bob Fitzsimmons

Guests
Dr. David Phelen, City Councilman

The meeting of the board of directors was called to order by president Chick Petrosino at 8:37 a.m. The minutes of the March 3, 2006 meeting were approved as written. As a matter of procedure, Mr. Petrosino confirmed that additions and/or changes to the Policy Manual will be written and maintained by the legal liaison and the secretary will maintain the List of Motions.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
President - Mr. Petrosino's written reports were received. It was decided to release the $2,000 in 2006 budgeted funds to complete the landscaping, irrigation and lighting project at the Madrid/Tripoli sign. Mr. Petrosino will communicate this directly to Mr. Kunik and also express the board's appreciation for the city's support of this project. Other action items from Mr. Petrosino's reports will appear under New Business.

Vice President - Mr. Sabatino's written report was received. See Special Committee Reports for specific action items related to fencing, LDRs and communications.

Secretary - no report.

Treasurer - Mr. Murphy's written report was received and placed on file for future audit. Mr. Murphy commented that income is outpacing 1st quarter projections, however, there are three quarters of operating expenses ahead of us and all opportunities to reduce expenses should be explored. It was also noted that the Wachovia Bank account is now closed with funds transferred to Bank of America. Two items for future consideration: remote meeting participation/voting by absent board members and purchase of a computer monitor projector for power point presentations.

Community Standards Director - Mrs. Miller's report was received. She and Mr. Sabatino will personally visit the property owners at 3426 Tripoli regarding the condition of their property, their continued habitation in the RV parked on the adjacent vacant lot, and permit extensions. Other properties of concern were identified as 3908 San Pietro, 736 Elisa Drive, 626 Monaco, 5057 San Massimo and 551 Toulouse. Mrs. Miller was asked to complete the notices for enforcing deed restrictions as quickly as possible.

Legal Liaison - Mr. Nilsson ceded his time to Mr. Sabatino for a full discussion on communications. See Reports of Special Committees.

Membership Director - Mr. Fitzsimmons was not in attendance, however, his written report was received. Current membership totals 555. The Directory of Members is expected to be mailed out not later than April 10. Interest was expressed in inviting representatives from the developments at Mondovi Bay and The Villas to attend board meetings for information sharing and goodwill.

Neighborhood Security Director - Mr. Townsend's report was received. The board reviewed written procedures and purchased materials for the Neighborhood Watch Program (NWP). The magnetic signs may also be used for the Sunday Open House patrols. A NWP orientation meeting with community volunteers and Sgt. Melissa Reynolds of the Punta Gorda Police Department is scheduled for April 17. The board thanked Mr. Townsend for his efforts in spearheading this project and for bringing it in under budget.

Planning Director - Mr. Gioia's monthly report was received and noted for his attendance at nine separate and distinct meetings of organizations impacting BSI. The sale of the Wal Mart property is of key interest. Mr. Gioia will contact the realtor handling the sale and indicate the board's interest in meeting with any potential developer. Also reported was the passing of an ordinance amending city code by restricting construction activity in residential areas between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless a variance is obtained from the City Manager. The city council also approved a request by the police chief to empower specially trained police volunteers to issue on-the-water warnings and citations.

Special Projects Director - Mr. Semer reported that the city's new and improved NWP signs have been received and will be installed shortly by city staff. This will dovetail nicely with our stepped up NWP patrols.

Social Director - Recommendations for program content and guest speakers for the June and November membership meetings should be sent to Mr. Petrosino. The city council approved the Beautification Committee's 5 Year Plan. BSI will receive approximately 9.6 per cent of the $1.2 million requested to install foxtail palms and black olive trees in designated areas on Madrid. Mrs. Phelen will also investigate the efficacy of community emergency response training.

Immediate Past President - Mr. Hughes was not in attendance.

GUEST COMMENTARY - Councilman Phelen updated the board on several matters, including the Delray Beach City visit on April 26, Laishley Park Marina, Route 41 beautification, April 27 public workshop on water concerns, proposed water rate hikes, Riviera Marina litigation, completion of the Alligator Creek/S-Curve Study, Harbor Inn and City Marketplace developments, and conditions at the corner of Aqui Esta and Rte. 41 (i.e., "Price Pirate" demolition).

REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES - Mr. Sabatino gave an update on LDRs, particularly as they relate to fences in buildable and yard areas. Recommendations include asking city council to direct city staff to limit permits for fences to a maximum of 4 feet, regardless of location on property; and amend Sec 3.13.(m) of LDRs accordingly. The request from the property owner at 447 Valletta Court to install a 6' fence will be deferred until a decision is made in this matter.

The Communications Committee, comprised of Messrs. Fitzsimmons, Murphy and Sabatino, recommend the following approach to improve BSIA communications with its membership and the entire BSI community. First, that electronic mail is the primary form of communication. Informative e-mail messages will be sent out twice a month if warranted or as often as needed in special circumstances. All information for e-mailing will be funneled through Mr. Sabatino for clearance. Second, that the newsletter needs reformatting with an overall goal of reducing costs without compromising content. Third, that the website requires invigoration and new direction. Mr. Murphy has been tapped for the job. Previous webmaster Joe Pehoushek is leaving the area and has agreed to work with Mr. Murphy on a seamless transition beginning in May. To facilitate the building of a new, viable website MR. NELSON MOVED THAT UP TO $700 BE APPROVED FOR WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT. The motion carried. Community service announcements will continue to be published separately by Councilman Phelen.

NEW BUSINESS - (1) MR. MURPHY MOVED TO AMEND THE OPEN HOUSE SIGN POLICY BY SUBSTITUTING THE WORD "SELLER" FOR "REALTOR" IN LINE 5. The motion carried. The amended motion now reads as follows: OPEN HOUSE SIGNS ARE PERMITTED TO BE DISPLAYED ON SUNDAYS ONLY FROM NOON TO 5 P.M. THESE SIGNS CANNOT EXCEED 6"X8"IN SIZE AND MUST BE REMOVED EACH DAY AT THE END OF THE OPEN HOUSE. A MIMIMUM NUMBER OF SIGNS MAY BE DISPLAYED TO CONVEY DIRECTIONAL INFORMATIOM WITH NO MORE THAN ONE SIGN AT EACH TURNING POINT AND ONE SIGN ON THE PROPERTY. NO BALLOON S, FLAGS, BANNERS OR OTHER ATTENTION GETTING DEVICES ARE PERMITTED. IN ADDITION, AT THE OPTION OF THE SELLER, A BROCHURE FLYER TUBE MAY BE AFFIXED TO THE FOR SALE SIGN MOUNTING POST; (2) all board members were requested to send their vacation schedules to Mr. Petrosino; (3) response cards from the March 6, 2006 membership symposium recommended staying on topic, having fewer speakers, using power point presentations and adding floor microphones for Q&A; (4) Mr. Murphy will e-mail a membership card prototype for board members to adapt for their personal use: (5) the Communications Committee will look into the practice of soliciting business discounts for members; (6) the idea of notification signs at the entryways has given way to better and more frequent utilization of the BSIA website; (7) the development package for Monaco Village has hit a snag as negotiations between property owner and prospective developer break down; (8) the Architectural Review Committee will revisit the model home sign policy and recommend action as needed; and (9) Mrs. McDermott will contact Southwest Superior Flooring, Inc. about their recent distribution of advertising material in violation of deed restrictions.

The meeting was adjourned by Mr. Sabatino, vice president, at 12:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Carolyn J. McDermott, Secretary

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