BOARD APPROVED AS CORRECTED NOVEMBER 1, 2010

TRAILER ESTATES PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT

CONTINUATION OF OCTOBER 11, 2010 BOARD MEETING

OCTOBER 14, 2010

7 P.M.

SMALL HALL

1903 69TH AVENUE WEST

BRADENTON, FL  34207

 

 

The October 10, 2010, meeting was reconvened at 7:05 p.m. by Chairman Martha Brauer.

 

New trustee Debra Gladstone Hutchinson was sworn in by District’s attorney Mark Barnebey.

 

ROLL CALL:  Martha Brauer, Margo Cushman, Harry Fitzpatrick, Fred Hoch, Debra Hutchinson, Jim McIlveen, Gail Opper, Joe Salerno.  Pam Cole was absent.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

We received a letter from the Yacht Club stating they will relinquish management and upkeep of the boat hoist in the storage lot.

 

LITIGATION ASSESSMENT MEETING

 

District’s attorney Mark Barnebey stated there will be no litigation assessment in regards to the kitchen issue tonight.  The Board will meet with the attorneys, however, in regards to the Smith/Denson lawsuit.

 

Attorney Kurt Lee reviewed the fact that the trial is now complete and we are waiting for the judge’s verdict.  He also said that Smith/Denson have stated they will appeal a judgment that perhaps goes against them.

 

The Board and the attorneys moved to the office for the litigation assessment meeting.

 

RECONVENE

 

The public portion of this meeting reopened at 7:55 p.m. Martha asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak.  Since no one came forward, the public hearing was closed.

 

TRUSTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Joe:  He sent a letter to Waste Management and Waste Pro regarding the things we brought forward at the last workshop/meeting.  Joe reminded us that this is just a beginning process.

 

Gail:  She reminded residents not to tape anything to doors in the park and also reviewed the fact that opinions cannot be placed in the Tribune.  She discussed the CERT article in the October Tribune.  She explained that she appreciates emergency responders like CERT but cautioned residents about giving private information away to anyone, including CERT members.  She stated that a resident had spoken with her about the possibility of people picking up groceries for neighbors who cannot do so.  Gail checked with Publix.  They said the program has begun in Tampa and should be in Bradenton soon.  Margo said Health and Welfare could handle that.  Gail feels such a program is a good idea.  Finally, Gail caught the Board up on the things she has done in regards to the photographing of Emotional Animal applications.  Affected residents can pick up a HIPAA complaint form in the office and send it to the Office of Civil Rights in Atlanta.

 

Martha:  Reminded residents of the PP we wrote in regards to behavior during meetings.  Trustees are to bring problems in the audience to Martha’s attention if she doesn’t see them.  Coffee Break will begin in December.

 

Margo:  The Thanksgiving Dinner held annually in the Large Hall has been cancelled.

 

Meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Gail Opper, Secretary