Siesta Key Association Board Meeting Minutes

December 7, 2006
St. Boniface Meeting Room “F”

CALL TO ORDER AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM:

Vice President Kaplan called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. A quorum was present: John Davidson, Joyce Dolan, Russ James, Deet Jonker, Ann Kaplan, Joyce Kouba, Lourdes Ramirez, Mark Smith, Bob Tripp, Peter van Roekens, Bob Waechter. Excused: Ron Flynn, Matthew Burnett, Richard Martin, Paul van Deventer. Absent: Daniel Bechtold.

MINUTES - Joyce Kouba
The November minutes were accepted as corrected.

TREASURER’S REPORT - Lourdes Ramirez
Bob Tripp is the new treasurer and will report in January. November legal expenses were $34,000. Assets are $118,000.

SHERIFF’S REPORT - Matt Hinkley
Three individuals were apprehended for recent vehicle burglaries. Additional graffiti has appeared and will be covered. John Davidson reported that his parking attendants have been punched, threatened with a knife, and knocked down. He requested help with this issue.

PUBLIC/AUDIENCE COMMENT - 15 Guests
“Relay for Life” will take place at Siesta Beach Park April 13 and 14.

AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Adopt-A-Road/South - Russ James: Russ picked up 20 bags during 2 pickups. SKA will request that the County improve lighting at pedestrian crossings.

Midnight Pass - Bob Waechter: Reviewed status.

Turtle Beach - Ron Flynn: Ron reported that the renourishment project is on schedule.

Inlet Management - Peter van Roekens: Piling BP2 has replaced with a floating mark. The hazard mark placed off the Ringling Bridge drifted away and was replaced. The Boaters Coalition is working for a federal mark. Sand sources for beach renourishment have been identified. Laird Wreford will present a report to SKA when the project has some more definitive conclusions.

Adopt-A-Road/Village - Mark Smith: November 11 Peter and Mark picked up 11 bags of trash. Scouts and Sheriff’s cadets were suggested as sources of help for trash pickup. SKA Directors were urged to get out and help at the next pickup.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Nominating/Board Development - Paul van Deventer: No report.

Zoning - Lourdes Ramirez: The BOCC unanimously rejected RU-136 on December 4th. At the meeting, Peter van Roekens demonstrated that the Property Appraiser’s report was inaccurate. SKA legal counsel detailed the history of Sarasota zoning ordinances supporting limiting density on Siesta Key, reported on Sarasota’s lack of Hurricane shelters and the over-burdened state of Siesta Key streets, and identified state and county statutes being violated. Zoning appeals for 2 petitioners who have letters of determination will be heard on December 11th.

SKA will work to ensure that the Key is exempt from any density increases allowed on the mainland. SKA will publish a letter of appreciation regarding the RU-136 vote.

Future zoning issues include redevelopment of structures, partial lots of record, Gulf Beach setback ordinance, building coverage, rooftop accessories, and post-disaster redevelopment plan.

Lourdes was applauded by the Board for her hard work. SKA will thank members for email to BOCC and legal fund donations.

Membership - Deet Jonker: The local membership mailing was sent on December 5th. The out-of-state mailing will go out next week.

OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

Ann Kaplan submitted recommendations for park and median improvement, spoil island restoration, and tree canopy remediation to the penny surcharge Task Force as possible projects.

John Davidson hopes to report on taxes paid by Siesta Key businesses next month.

ADJOURN: President Ramirez adjourned the meeting at 6 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Joyce Kouba
Secretary, Siesta Key Association

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