A Board of Directors meeting was held Wednesday April 23, 7:00PM at the Mother of God House of Prayer. President Ruby Daniels called the meeting to order. In attendance were 9 people.

All welcomed with delight Denise Houck as the newest Board Member.

President’s Report:

1. Caloosa 80 – A new proposal for the property including mining and use as an RV park is pending submission. Developers will present their concept at the May General meeting.

2. River Glen Properties – Reports are in circulation of a new development submission for property north of Palm Beach Blvd near Sunset. No other information was available.

3. President Daniels and Vice President Gerald met with the Methodist Council April 17, informed them of Alva Inc. community activities and welcomed their participation.

Secretary’s Report:

1. Minutes of the March Board meeting were summarized and accepted.

2. A draft letter to SFWMD regarding the recent toxicity in the river was presented. Letter was accepted and signed by President Daniels (attached).

Community Plan – Next Steps. Steven Brown’s draft document on the Rural Village Mixed Use Overlay was discussed (see March BOD minutes for a copy). The purpose of the document is to provide specific development guidelines and standards that would apply to the Alva Village Center. A Community Workshop will be planned for Saturday, June 7 from 9am to 12 noon. Outreach to the following was suggested: Residents, all local churches, commercial entities, fire department and property owners within/near the Village Center.

Newsletter: A Community Notes feature will be added

North River Village:

1. Steven Brown and Mr. Andrew McElwaine, President and CEO of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, met with the Bonita Bay Group April 23, and conveyed their opposition to the North River Village density increase request. Steven further reported Bonita Bay stated that 150 residents of North Olga (described as the area between the Caloosahatchee Regional Park and State Road 31) support the density increase.

2. ELCC President Ed Kimball invited President Daniels to speak at their planning meeting Monday April 28, 5PM. The North River Village land use change proposal will be discussed.

3. Bonita Bay Group is attempting to schedule for a June presentation of North River Village density increase to the LPA.

ELBC: The East Lee Business Council is establishing a Public Issues Committee. Ellen and Andy Erickson will be asked to represent Alva Inc.

Membership Recruitment: A volunteer is sought to develop Alva Inc. talking points for presentation to groups Discussion followed regarding signage for meeting events. V.P. Gerald volunteered to look into permitting and placement issues. "Telephone tree" calls for meetings, and an annual meeting/celebration were suggested.

CERP: Meeting to be held April 29, 8:00 PM, 2301 McGregor soliciting public input regarding recreational uses.

Political Candidates Forum: Alva Inc. will host a forum Monday night, August 11 at the Alva School Auditorium. Candidates will be permitted two minutes for an introduction. Questions will be solicited in advance and candidates will be given an opportunity to respond. Questions from the floor will follow, time permitting.

Next BOD Meeting: Wednesday May 28, 7 PM

Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jim Green, Secretary

Attachment: April 23 letter to SFWMD