HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 11, 2011ST. LUCIE COUNTY
PROPERTY AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Minutes of Meeting
May 11, 2011
Convened 1003 a m Adjourned 11:30 a.m_.
The meeting of the Property and Homeowners Association meeting was held
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 in Conference Room 3 of the St. Lucie County
Administration Annex Building, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida 34982.
Members Present: Toni Trabolsi, Coalition of Sandpiper Bay Associations
Bill Hammer, Reserve/PGA HOA
Bob Bangert, Holiday Pines POA
Roger Bollman, Indian River Estates Association
Linda Bollman, Indian River Estates Association
Linda Schmitz, Portofino Shores POA
Henry Schmitz, Portofino Shores POA
Laura Jones, Nettles Island POA
Tony Roach, Lake Forest Pointe HOA
Also Present: Commissioner Paula A. Lewis, Chairman
Barbara Felton, Executive Aide to Commissioner Lewis
Charlotte Lombard, St. Lucie County Tourism Manager
Kris Krueger, Client Care Coordinator, Mustard Seed Ministries
Donna M. Harris, St. Lucie County Health Department
Deputy Lee Davis, St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office
Mark Boston, FLARA
Tangie Jennings, Representative Steve Perman
Sherry McCorkle, Congressman Tom Rooney
ITEM #1 -CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. Commissioner Lewis led the Association
in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by self-introductions from the Association
representatives and public attendees.
ITEM #2 -APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Bob Bangert made the motion to approve the minutes of April13, 2011. Roger Bollman
seconded the motion and the minutes passed unanimously by voice vote.
ITEM #3 - ST. LUCIE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT REPORT
No report was available at this time.
ITEM #4 -GUEST
Charlotte Lombard - St. Lucie County Tourism Manager
Ms. Lombard gave an overview of what is currently happening in the Tourism
Department. She stated that this week was National Travel and Tourism Week and that
the County presented a Proclamation identifying and proclaiming Tourism Week in St.
Lucie County. The purpose of Tourism Week is to educate residents, elected officials,
etc. about the value and importance of tourism; and encourage local residents to learn
more about what there is to do in St. Lucie County and ultimately become ambassadors
of tourism. Several events will be going on throughout the week. (See brochures)
Tourism is up 20% due to these contributing factors: Weather, renovation of Club Med,
New York Mets, and the economy is doing better.
The Tourism Development Council partners with Treasure Coast Sports Commission,
PGA Village, etc., and does cooperative advertising with other agencies and businesses
in the county. Geographical marketing is also used and targets Northeast areas,
Canada, Europe and in the summertime, the State of Florida.
More discussion was pursued, and information packets were passed out.
Donna Harris - St. Lucie County Health DepartmentlH.A.N.D.S
Kris Kruger- Mustard Seed Ministries, Inc./H.A.N.D.S.
Ms. Harris introduced herself then explained the program(s) in her presentation. She is
one of the grant writers for H.A.N.D.S. Clinic which consists. of approximately 30
volunteers workers. They are open six days a week and is income based serviced.
The programs being presented are educational programs, and are a joint effort of
H.A.N.D.S., Mustard Seed Ministries and St. Lucie County Health Department.
• Introduction to Diabetes (1 - 1 '/ hours)
• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (2'/z hours)
Instructors will come to your home, Homeowners, Property Owners, Condo
Associations, Church Groups or Civic Organizations and give classes. An ideal number
for a class is 12 - 20 people.
Ms. Kruger stated that she has Type II Diabetes. She said that in giving classes, she
found out diabetics are not testing as regularly as .they should to keep up with the
numbers. Test strips and meters are offered as needed. (1 - 1 '/2 month supply of
strips given)
Ms. Harris stated that the classes are offered to anyone who wants to attend, and is not
restricted to those who are without insurance.
There was discussion in reference to signs seen around the county asking that used
strips be turned in. Ms. Harris said they will track it down and find out what is going on.
ITEM #5 - ST. LUCIE COUNTY SHERIIFF'S REPORT
Deputy Lee Davis gave an update on criminal activities in the county
• Major crime is down
• Put valuables away before going to the beach
• Identity Theft is the #1 crime of the world
•Neighborhood .Watch - Call Deputy Davis at 871-5303 about setting up a
Neighborhood Crime Watch in your community, or if you have any other questions.
• Observation Control does house checks when a family is away from home. Your
home is checked once a week for as long as you are gone.
Deputy Davis announced that the Annual Memorial Service and 911 Tribute (combined
this year) for fallen officers will be held 7:00 p.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in
St. Lucie West.
ITEM #6 -OLD BUSINESS
No items for discussion.
ITEM #7 -NEW BUSINESS
It was agreed to invite Representative Steve Perman to speak at the June meeting to
speak on SB 530 ad HB 1195, as well as other issues pertaining to St. Lucie County. A
request was made in reference to obtaining State District and Congressional Maps.
Tangie Jennings from Representative Perman's office stated she will have them
available at the next meeting.
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ITEM #8 -ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business for discuss, Commissioner Lewis thanked the group and
each speaker for their participation and attendance. The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Felton
Executive Aide
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