Rotonda West Association, Inc.
Board Of Directors Meeting
Minutes
Wednesday, December 12, 2007, 3:00 PM

Present: Nick Gizzi, George Krabbe, George Burger, Earl Haas, Bruce Miller, Claudette Romano, Pete Traverso

Management: Norene Kugler, Assistant Manager, Dianne Brophy, Deed Restriction Secretary

Others: John & Margie Carroll, Joseph Romano, Bud Nill, John Meredith, Lois Burger, Dayle Tedeschi, Marilyn Sink, Dave & Wanda Pulaski, Olga Durham, Bob & Linda Bondeson, Fred Warner, Carl Couture, Richard Duggan, Victor & Elaine Claussen, Ken & Pat Guillerm, Ken Hirsch, Walter & Claudette Taylor, Hank & Sue Artz, Donna Krabbe

Call to Order
President Gizzi called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM with a quorum present.

Pledge of Allegiance
All present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Introduction of 2008 Board of Directors
President Gizzi announced that last night, Tuesday, December 11, 2007, the Board met to vote for the Board Officers and appoint the Committee Chairs. The outcome of the vote and appointments is as follows:

Chairperson for the following Committees:

Review of Minutes
The minutes from the November 14 and December 11, 2007 meetings were approved. The minutes from the annual meeting on December 6, 2007 will be approved via email or at the next meeting.

Treasurer’s Report: Chair Bruce Miller reported that there are 208 delinquent accounts, 135 for 2007. Uncollected funds total $83,569.37. There is $280,000 in CDs.

Committee Reports

Election - Chair Sue Artz said there is nothing to report.

Administrative/Personnel - The committee did not meet.

Aquatic Canal System - The committee met on Wednesday, November 28 and unanimously accepted the proposal submitted by FloridAquatic for aeration and biological control of the canals as outlined in their quotation of August 23, 2007. The White Marsh area was discussed as the model for 2008 or 2009 for the aeration system, with an initial cost of $35,000.

Nick Gizzi and Norb Zoltowski met with Charlotte Harbor State Park Manager John Andriolea to examine the breach in the 2,600 foot swale. Mr. Andriolea said only Charlotte County can make the repairs. Although no water was flowing through the breach, the water level was approximately 11 inches below normal.

Motion by Nick Gizzi to recommend to the Board of Directors that Olga Durham, Bob Seneca, Dick Stravino, Bob Winter and Norb Zoltowski be reappointed to the Aquatic/Canal System Committee. Seconded by Pete Traverso and approved unanimously.

Beautification/Mowing - Claudette Romano announced her resignation as Chair of the committee.

Budget and Finance - Chair Bruce Miller reported that it is the recommendation of the committee, to add a two digit department number to the General Ledger numbers, for reporting purposes.

Motion by Bruce Miller, as Chairperson to have the following people on the 2008 Budget and Finance Committee: Hank Artz, Lois Burger, John Carroll, Bud Nill, Claudette Romano, Gerry Townsend and Fred Warner. Seconded by George Burger and approved unanimously.

Community Relations - Motion by Chair Earl Haas that the following people be approved for membership on the Community Relations Committee: John Forster, Linda Harrison, Ken Hirsch, Don Mahon and David Pulaski. Seconded by George Krabbe and approved unanimously.

Deed Restrictions - Chair George Burger made the following Motion. I move that the following settlement regarding 226 Annapolis Lane be approved -

• Use the $350 paid on account against the outstanding assessment charges and we remove the lien.
• The owner be given 30 days to clean up, mow & trim the yard and bush
• The owner be given 120 days to clean up the exterior of the house itself
• That we continue $1,000 of the current fine

Seconded by Pete Traverso. After much discussion by members of the Board and members of the audience, Pete Traverso made a motion to table the motion. Seconded by George Krabbe and approved unanimously.

Motion by George Burger that John Forster be approved as Chairman of the Compliance Committee. Seconded by Pete Traverso and approved unanimously.

Motion by George Burger that the following persons be approved for membership on the Deed Restrictions Committee: Pete Traverso, Sue Artz, Steve Kennedy, John Malacina, Bud Prentiss, Robert Seneca and Bruce Vermette. Seconded by Earl Haas and approved unanimously.

Compliance - No report

Properties - Chair George Krabbe reported that the committee did not have a meeting in November due to the lack of a quorum. There is a meeting scheduled for Monday, December 17 at 9:00 AM. It will be a reorganization meeting to make plans for the year of 2008.

Motion by George Krabbe that the RWA Board of Directors approve the following volunteers to serve on the RWA Properties Committee: Hank Artz, Carl Couture, Fred Warner and Bud Nill. Seconded by Pete Traverso and approved unanimously.

Residential Modification - Chair Pete Traverso asked Dianne Brophy to give the report. There were 33 Residential Modification approvals for the month of November, 2007: re-roof 8, repaint 4, pool 2, pool cage 2, storm shutters 1, circular driveway 2, fences 4, driveway apron 3, pergola 2, addition 1 and sight screening pool pumps 3. Mr. Traverso said there will be a RMC meeting immediately following today’s Board meeting. There will be discussion of some items that don’t fit the guidelines.

Motion by Pete Traverso that the following persons be appointed to serve as members of the RMC: Olga Durham, Sue Artz, Donna Krabbe, George Burger, John Carroll and John Eisele. Seconded by Bruce Miller and approved unanimously.

Rotonda West Street & Drainage Advisory Committee - Chair Claudette Romano said the next meeting will be December 17, 2007 at 2:00 PM.

Motion by Claudette Romano to reappoint the same members to the Street & Drainage committee: Nancy Bell, Kathy Gizzi, Donna Krabbe, Earl Haas and Linda Harrison. Seconded by Pete Traverso and approved unanimously.

Unfinished Business - None

New Business
Office Manager Jay Lyons recommended that the RWA consider joining the Englewood Area Chamber of Commerce. President Gizzi has a brochure and an application form for the Board to review, so a decision can be made at the next Board of Directors meeting.

Motion by George Burger that prior to bringing any motion by any committee to spend “off budget” or reserve monies before the Board of Directors, that they first go before the Budget & Finance Committee with their proposal and that the recommendation of the Budget & Finance Committee be known. Seconded by Pete Traverso and approved unanimously.

Motion by George Burger that no committee chairman with a budget proposal before the Budget & Finance Committee be a member of the Budget & Finance Committee. Seconded by Pete Traverso. After discussion by the Board of Directors and members of the audience, Motion by Pete Traverso to table the motion. Seconded by George Krabbe and approved unanimously.

Member Input
Olga Durham said that as a member of the Aquatic Committee she thought the members should be informed that Bob Winter’s request for the grant (to put plants in the canal) from SFWMD (Southwest Florida Water Management District) has been granted.

Mr. and Mrs. Meredith requested an extension of the time granted by the Board of Directors at the November 14, 2007 meeting to live in their motor home in their driveway, due to the flooding of their home.

Motion by Pete Traverso to grant Mr. and Mrs. Meredith at 12 Broadmoor Road an additional 30 days hardship pass to park their RV in their driveway during water damage repairs. Seconded by Bruce Miller and approved unanimously.

Directors Input
Several board members thanked Claudette Romano for her hard work and the many hours she worked in the RWA office, and asked her to reconsider her resignation as chair of the Beautification/Mowing Committee.

Pete Traverso thanked the Board of Directors for holding the Board together during the turmoil at the beginning of 2007. He said it is the best board he has worked with in his 10 years on the board.

Adjournment
President Gizzi announced that the next scheduled Board meeting is Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 3:00 PM and that the 2008 Board wishes everyone in attendance a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The meeting adjourned at 4:20 PM.

Norene Kugler 
Assistant Manager