Leadership team in attendance:
Todd Verity, President
Kelly Erwin, Secretary
Rue Smith, Treasurer
Steve Tamilio, Citizens Patrol coordinator
Nora Patterson, Sarasota County Commissioner
Sgt Bridget Leonard, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Dept.
Guest Speaker: Bill Payne of Arrow Plumbing.

Meeting was held in the recreation center of Bee Ridge Park .
Meeting started @ 6:35p.m. with 26 attendees

President Todd Verity opened the meeting by having the Leadership team, introduce themselves to the attending members. President Verity introduced Commissioner Patterson who briefly updated the association on current County Business regarding Search for a new County Administrator. She invited all to attend 1 of 2 “meet the candidates”, one meeting will be held in South County, and another meeting will be held in North County. The new speed signs have been ordered and the new lights for the park should be up and running by spring. Commissioner Patterson pledged her continued support to our association.

Bill Payne, VP of Arrow Plumbing was introduced by President Verity to discuss the sewer hookup project. Mr. Payne discussed the paperwork and steps involved regarding the financing process with the county and the plumber, etc. Mr. Payne prefers to visit each job site and estimate it. Sarasota County offers a $1000.00 credit if hook up, tank filled and crushed within 90 days. All fee’s must be paid in advance. You can get an extension on the 90 days by contacting the County. All info can be found online by contacting Sarasota County Sewer Project. A homeowner has the right to pull their own permit and run their own line, a license is only required for filling and crushing the tank.
Old Business
Rue Smith, Treasurer gave a report. We currently have a balance of $219.00.

Sheriff’s Report
Sgt Bridgit Leonard gave a brief Sheriff’s report. There have been few incidences since our last meeting; report of an unlocked vehicle and a residential burglary attempt. Sgt Leonard spoke about the woman who was car jacked at gun point at Ashton Post office and stressed the importance of always being aware of your surroundings.

President Verity spoke about forming a committee to investigate the Community garden project for the spring.

Steve Tamilio, Citizens Patrol Coordinator addressed the Association about re establishing the Citizens Patrol and the requirements of all those who patrol ( 2 hours a month per patrol member) We will discuss further at the December 5, 2011 meeting.

Our quarterly park cleanup is scheduled for November 19, 2011 from 9-12 With a BBQ to follow.

December 3, 2011 BRPNA will host it’s annual Yard Sale. Tables are $10.00 each.

The meeting was adjourned @ 7:30 p.m.