BOARD APPROVED NOVEMBER 1, 2010

TRAILER ESTATES PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEE WORKSHOP

OCTOBER 11, 2010

7:30 P.M.

SMALL HALL

1903 69th Avenue West

Bradenton, Florida 34207

 

The workshop was called to order at 7:33 p.m. by Chairman Martha Brauer.  All trustees were present.

 

Computer for the Office:  TJ needs a new computer.  Jane’s computer is the worst of the two.  It has a bad hard drive.  The server is not the problem.  TJ will get the new computer and her old one will go to Jane.  Cost: $1,000-$1,500.

 

Meeting Schedule:  Last spring, Gail’s neighbor suggested the Board consider having meetings/workshops every other week.  Gail and Margo both like the idea.  Joe clarified that there would be evening meetings, too.  Board meetings followed by a workshop will begin at 9:30 a.m. the first Monday of the month.  On the third Monday of the month, Board meetings followed by a workshop will begin at 7 p.m.  This new schedule begins with the first Monday in November.  If there is a fifth Monday, the Board will decide whether or not it will meet.

 

In regards to Nov. 15, Martha announced that the Board will need a recording secretary since it is Candidates Night and Gail is a candidate.

 

Public Comment:  None.

 

Waste Management:  Our contract with them expires February 1, 2011.  Joe presented information about our present contract as well as possible changes if we go with Waste Pro.  We will ask both companies for bids on the following:

 

One pickup                                                                  Two Pickups

Rolloffs                                                                         Rolloffs

Recycle                                                                         Recycle

 

Public Comment:

 

Mary Huston, 1714 MN:  Who makes the money on the recycling?  Joe:   They do.  Mary feels everyone should put his/her trash in containers.

 

Debbie Hutchinson, 1907 IN:  She likes recycling for many reasons including the fact that it creates less trash.

 

Bev Lew, 2008 IL:  Suggests we put the trash information in the Tribune to let the renters know our policy.

 

     Jim:  He urges residents to accompany their workers to the trash bins.  Don’t give them your key.

 

Repair Water Damage at Activity Center:

 

Fred shared four bids with the Board in regards to this:  1) GT Bray, $870.  They did the job nine years ago but have three complaints against them with the  Better Business Bureau.  2)  Chas. A. Roy Roofing, $4,550.  They will give a two-year guarantee and have an “A” rating with the Better Business Bureau.  3)  Manson Roofing, $4,988.  They, too, have an “A” rating with the Better Business Bureau.  4)  Gulfside Roofing, $3750, and they have an “A” rating.  We will use 30-year shingles for the job.  Fred and Mark recommended the Board go with Chas. A. Roy Roofing.

 

Mangrove Trimming:

 

Two kinds of trimming are done on the mangroves—historical and navigational.  We are allowed to do historical ourselves.  This is done because it blocks our view of the Bay from our park.  To do the work ourselves we  would have to rent equipment.  Bids on the trimming: Pete & Ron, $7,700; Green, $4,800; Sun Coast, $2,900.  It has been considered that we hire Green at $1,850 to do the navigational trimming and Sun Coast at $500 to the historical trimming.

 

Public Comment:

 

Mary Huston, 1714 MN:  Mark, have you ever done the historical trimming before?  Is it better to have a professional do it?

 

     Mark:  Several years ago, we did the trimming one time.  It was a big job.  I believe we can do a good job.

 

Connie Zack, 6918 MA:  We only have three questions for the trustee candidates; we need more.

 

The Workshop was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Gail Opper, Secretary