Minutes  

Present were Officers and Representatives: President: Lesa Hartigan, Links Treasurer: Mike Grubbs, Country Lakes Secretary: Cathe Snyder, Gardens at Palm-Aire

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Absent: Vice-President: David Brand, Lakeside Woods

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Representatives: Donna Hampton, Broadmoor Pines; Barbara Robinson, Clubside; Marguerite Puca (via Zoom), Club Villas;; Condo B/Sarasota @ PA, Nick Barbi; Michelle Marquis, Fairway Bend; Martha Musik, Fairway Point;; Tom Schwartz (via Zoom), Rosewood at the Gardens; Guelda Woolridge; The Preserves; Susan Smith, Woodland Green.

 

Absent were: Cathy Allen, Avista; Lois Cohrt, Golf Pointe; Conservatory Estates; Desoto Woods; Jean Pacholek, Eagle Creek Condos, Ray Toothaker, Eagle Creek Villas; Fairway Six; Dan Reeves, Fox Point; Laurie Lawrence, Misty Oaks; Greg Martzolf, Palm-Aire Club, Gayle Schmidt, Pine Trace; Julie Jacques,Timberlake Village; Marie Diamond, Woodlake Villas.

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The meeting was called to order at 3:31 by President, Lesa Hartigan. A quorum was established.

 

MINUTES

The minutes of the September 18, 2024, meeting, had previously been emailed to all PACC directors. No changes were suggested. Barbara Robinson acknowledged motion to approve the minutes, and seconded by Lesa Hartigan, and approved via voice vote.

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FINANCES

Mike Grubbs reported: • As of September 1st, checking account balance was $25,442, only income was $1.00 interest on the checking account. Expenditure was a $ 2,010 deposit required for holiday lights at the main island Whitfield/University. • Ending September checking balance $23,433. PACC Meeting Page 1 of 3 October 23, 2024 CD was $31,756 with accrued interest from July-September $405, new CD balance is $32,161. The CD automatically renewed, and at the time of this meeting the interest rate is unknown and will be reported in the November meeting. • No expenses reported • Total association balance for the end of September is $55,188 • Newsletter expense will be invoiced in November. • Discussion of posting the financials/budget on the PACCI website.

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MUNICIPAL SERVICES TAXING UNIT (MSTU)

Lesa reported: • The vendor who has been maintaining Whitfield, rebid the job, however in the interim, Hunter was terminated from the position. Due to the storms of Helene and Milton, we are unknown of the current status. • The Monday after the storm, Lesa had the county remove the two trees down on Whitfield, which were removed by noon. They took care of the tree down by Lakeside Woods on October 22, 2024. • County is to come this week with a grapple, to assemble all of the loose debris, place it by the curb for FEMA pick-up. Nick Barbi asked about an ETA for FEMA to remove the debris, Lesa said we do not have a specific timeline. • Fairway Point also has debris. Discussion of the Map of the area to see where the MSTU funds are being collected and where the property borders are located. Discrepancies as to where the county is to mow. David (Grounds supervisor for Parks and Recreation Manatee Co) will be mowing the area based on Jeff Bears discovery of the incorrect map boundaries. • The county is to mow everything up to the wall along Whitfield. All the ditches are county property. MTSU funds pays the maintenance. • Lesa stated that Carmine will be putting the Palm Aire sign (by Fairway Six) back up. • Palm Aire’s community signs may be handled by the county (MTSU funds) moving forward. Original signs were paid out of the PACC budget. Questions were raised if the community needs the signs now because of access to GPS. Nick stated it was an aesthetic aspect for the community. • West Country Club Drive needs to be included in county maintenance per Martha Musik.

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NEWSLETTER

Dan Reeves was absent; no updates reported.

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THE WEBSITE

Cathy Allen was absent; no updates to report. Fairway Bend and Point may consider rejoining. If so, their communities will be added to the website. 

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OLD BUSINESS

     • Lesa would like to send out a notification to all directors (asking to RSVP) to attend a post-meeting social at the clubhouse in November.

     • Barbara mentioned that Hurricane Milton blew down the Frontier fence. Looking for a contact to rebuild the fence.       • Solar powered flashing stop signs will be installed soon at the intersection of Country Club Dr and Whitfield. • 30 stop signs have been installed by the Country Club along the golf cart paths.

 

NEW BUSINESS

     • Lesa would like Kelly Arnold from Fairway Lakes, to speak in November’s meeting regarding grant assistance to each community for wells and irrigation.

     • Flooding at the apartments at Lockwood Ridge and Whitfield during the hurricanes. Martha suggested the county clean out the drains. Lesa will reach out to Vincent who is responsible for drainage for the county.

     • Because 75% of our fronds on the Whitfield/ University island are gone, we may not be placing the green holiday lights on the fronds. Mike suggested doing green and white lights going up the trunks.

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DIRECTORS COMMENTS

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MEETING ADJOURNMENT

     • The meeting was adjourned at 4:23 p.m. Mike Grubbs motioned and Barbara Robinson seconded.

     •  The next PACC meeting will be November 20, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. at the Country Club.

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Respectfully submitted, Cathe Snyde