BODminutes041102

BOD Meeting Minutes

April 11, 2002

Present (signed in): John Payne, Lynn Fensterer, Martin Call, Michael Dove, Sarah Gillim, Lynda Kendrick, Consultant-Planner: Carol Cunningham.

Minutes of previous community meeting approved. Lynn Fensterer noted that the minutes may be updated to note that Alva, Inc. received an additional $6,000.00 of the $17,000.00 approved by the Board of County Commissioners. (See treasurer’s report)

Treasurer’s Report: Lynn Fensterer reported:

Balance forward, 3/20/02 : $5029.03

No disbursements

Deposit 4/4/02 , Board of County

Commissioners Funding: 6,000.00

Total on deposit: $11,029.03

In the first part of the meeting, Carol discussed with the Board a number of ideas and issues that have emerged through the focus group discussions and got informal feedback from the members present on some issues . Members agree we should attempt to preserve the historic nature of the core of Alva and that we should encourage more 2020 purchase of land, especially near Hickey Crk mitigation park

Discussion on CR 78. Carol reported that Dave Loveland of DOT could not support a community request to leave CR 78 2 lanes in perpetuity because after SR 80 has reached maximum capacity, 78 is the only east-west road available. It would then have to be 4-laned. This is unlikely to happen within the next 40 to 50 years, but the DOT must leave the option open. We can still probably pursue the scenic hwy designation but without a 2 lane stipulation. A scenic hwy designation may also be helpful as we pursue other sources of funding for bike paths etc.

It was agreed that the boundary issue must continue to be explored. Some feel that the fire district is a good boundary, others think the parks might be a good boundary.

Sarah Gillim reported a request for a letter of support for commissioner Janes’ proposal that Lee and Charlotte Counties attempt to purchase 20,000 acres from Babcock, Inc. to be preserved in its present open space configuration. Prior to sending, Sarah will distribute a suggested letter for evaluation of the board. Some concern was expressed that Alva, Inc. should carefully evaluate any move that involves Babcock

Lynn Fensterer, treasurer, reported that our May, 2002, community meeting will be the Annual Meeting of the organization. At that time two board members will need to be elected in order to continue to serve. Those volunteering to stand for election are Martin Call and Lynn Kendrick. Lynn stated that since so many people had paid their dues in the last few months that it would cause confusion to ask everyone to pay their annual dues in May. She proposed a six month delay before asking for renewals. Board approved. She also urged some changes in the by-laws which would need to be approved at the Annual Meeting. These include:

a. (Board recommends) A change in the requirements for membership to reflect the statement on the Alva, inc website, which reads: “Membership is open to all residents, property owners or businesses that are interested in the future of Alva.”

b. (Board recommends) Changing the number of required community meetings to six from ten annually. This is a more realistic number.

It was also urged that we attempt to recruit more members of the board, both for increased participation and also to make certain that a quorum is present at each meeting.

Fund Raising Committee: Lynda Kendrick reported that Charleston Park day is April 27 and Alva people are urged to attend. She also reported that the Bazaar has been postponed to a date to the announced in the fall. Because of the accidents to her sister and mother, she has had to reduce her involvement at present. The board expressed its sympathy and concern for the family difficulties.