BOARD MEETING
MINUTES  FEBRUARY 27, 2008

PRESENT:   Pat Crawley, Stephen Kurutz, Jack Thorley, John Adams, Cooper McMillan, & Patrick Quinn
STAFF:     Susana Grossman, Wes Scott, Gregory Garvey, & Bill Brown 
COUNSEL: Bill Crispin
GUESTS:    None
EXCUSED:  Morgan Levy & Jerry O’Cathey
 

INTRODUCTION & WELCOMING COMMENTS –  
Pat Crawley called the meeting to order at 10:30 am and welcomed everyone.  

MINUTES – The minutes from 1-15-08 were unanimously approved.  Stephen Kurutz made the motion to accept the minutes and Jack Thorley seconded.

FINANCIAL REPORT – Bill Brown read the financials. He explained that we are still pending some receivables from the Navy – Jacksonville Project. We are still working things out with the accountant. Patrick Quinn made the motion to accept the financials and Cooper McMillan seconded.  The motion was unanimously approved.

COORDINATOR’S REPORT –   

Greg announced that Niles Glasgow transferred to become State Conservationist in South Carolina and the new NRCS State Conservationist is Carlos Suarez. Ken Murray, our current program manager, is moving to Washington D.C. effective March 17, 2008.  One of the proposals on the President’s F. Y. 2009 budget is to eliminate financial support for the RC&D program. The Southeastern Association of RC&D Conference will be held on Whitefield Virginia September 10-15, 2008. 
 
US NAVY PROJECT JAX –  The Project is completed including all the required documentation. There are still some pending payments for invoices issued more than six months ago. 
 
US NAVY KEY WEST – The permit form DEP should be coming soon. Marc Calorusso’s father will be the inspector in charge of this project. 

LAKE EMERALD – Wes contacted Broward County in reference to the construction permit and it should be ready within 30 days. A biological assessment was done and there is no need for a mitigation plan.  Construction should begin no later than April and the project should be completed by the end of November.

MIRAMAR – The boat tour was completed for the inspection of two canal systems.  These canal systems   have shoreline issues and erosion problems and some of the properties need seawalls. Wes submitted the report on February 1st, 2008. He also gave them a cost proposal for project management and engineering services for the construction phase of this project. Payment for the inspection work done should be coming soon.

SLEEPY RIVER  – This is a dredging project in Wilton Manors. The Council was in charge of the culvert design.  Project was completed and we are still waiting for payment of two invoices for a total of $6,709.00.

NEW BUSINESS

WATERWAYS HOA LAKESHORE STABILIZATION  – This is a shoreline stabilization Project in a residential area. Wes met the property manager and board members, and he also inspected the lake.  The geo tube and embankment work were not properly done. Per their request, a proposal to redesign the shoreline protection was sent and it is to be presented on their next board meeting.

HOLLYWOOD LAKEFRONT PROPERTY STABILIZATION –
This is a shoreline restoration project in for a residence in Hollywood on a small lake.

LITIGATION EXPENSES – Board Members Agreed that we should call Taylor Court Reporters and work out a payment plan with them.

EXECUTIVE SESSION –  A brief executive session was held to discuss current litigation issues.

NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2008 AT 10:30 AM AT THE COMMUNITY BANK SUITE 402 LOCATED AT 15600 SW 288TH STREET HOMESTEAD FLORIDA.

Meeting Adjourned
Prepared by Susana Grossman                          

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