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.

Pot luck dinner
Leadership team in attendance:
Todd Verity, President
Kelly Erwin, Secretary
Dan O’Hara Sgt. At Arms

Nora Patterson, Sarasota County Commissioner
Sgt Dan Tutko, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Dept.
Lt. Kevin McElye, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Dept.
Vick French, Sarasota County Neighborhood Grants Coordinator

Meeting was held in the recreation center of Bee Ridge Park .
Meeting started @ 6:25p.m. with 38 attendees

President Todd Verity opened the meeting by having all the members present introduce themselves with a short bio.

New Business

#1. President Verity briefly discussed our new meeting format and time line.
#2. President Verity discussed possible new ideas to use our grant money for, such as a community garden and crushed shell walking paths due to the previous plan would not be cost effective at this time.
#3. President Verity discussed making the park more dog friendly.
#4. A suggestion box has been created for all idea’s, suggestions and notes to the board as well as the Sheriff’s Dept.

Sheriff’s Report

#1. Sgt Dan Tuttko spoke at length about 3211 Jamaica St. (Morgan Schaeffer) and what the SO is doing to eliminate the drug sales the home is known for i.e.: surveillance, stopping all vehicles coming and going from the residence etc. Sgt Tutko has been attempting to make contact with the trustee of the home regarding evicting Ms. Schaeffer .
#2. A/C thefts is still ongoing, more arrests are being made. Operation melt down will focus more on the scrap yards.
#3.Residential and auto burglaries are down .
#4. Sgt. Tutko stressed the importance of being aware of unknown people coming to your door, do not answer. If the person looks suspicious, call the Sheriff’s office with description.

Commissioner Patterson addressed the association regarding the extra effort the Sheriff’s Office in our neighborhood because of our cooperation, also more effort is being made with code enforcement issues.

No Treasurers report given due to Rue being out of town.

Vickie French mentioned additional options for the grant money and explained the application process again. We need to start the process by November 7, 2011. We need to explore cost’s involved. Vickie suggested that we form a committee for this purpose. A motion was made to explore all needed for a community garden, the association accepted.

Novembers meeting: We will bring in another plumber to discuss the pending sewer project . We will also continue discussions for the grant. We will decide on a date in mid November for a park clean-up and BBQ.

A community yard sale and BBQ has been tentatively scheduled for December, date to be decided.

The meeting was adjourned @ 7:15 p.m.

We had a small, but productive monthly Neighborhood meeting on Monday the 11th.   At our next meeting, Monday, August 1st at 6:30 p.m. we will have someone from the county speaking to us regarding Disaster and Hurricane Preparedness.    Also, during the August meeting, we will be discussing and planning a Pot Luck Dinner to take place in September.  This is going to be a very informative meeting and all should attend.  See you at the next meeting!!!

** July 2011 meeting will be held on July 11, due to the first Monday being a holiday

 Meeting minutes 6/6/11

Leadership team in attendance:

Steve Hepfer, President
Todd Verity, Vice President
Rue Smith, Treasurer
Kelly Erwin, Secretary
Dan O’Hara, Sgt at Arms
Dennis Bunting, Sarasota Parks and Recreation
Nora Patterson, Sarasota County Commissioner
Sgt Brigit Leonard, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Dept.
Deputy Derek Baker, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Dept.
Vick French, Sarasota County Grants Program
John McCarthy, Sarasota County Parks and Recreation
Guest Speakers: Bruce Mast, owner Mast Plumbing
John McCarthy, Sarasota County Parks and Recreation

 Meeting was held in the recreation center of Bee Ridge Park.

Meeting started @ 6:35p.m. with 16 attendees

 President Steve Hepfer opened the meeting by discussing the Grant workshop the board attended with Vicki French and introducing the night’s speaker, Mr. Bruce Mast.

 Bruce Mast  began his presentation discussing the procedures for  sewer hookup.  He gave an estimate of $1000.00 for most jobs. Mr. Mast warned the members that “plumbers that do not do many hook ups tend to charge more due to the fact that the companies that do it consistently are booked up due to high volume”.  Mr. Mast proceeded to discuss procedures involved such as crushing the old septic (Florida standard: Tank can never be able to hold water). During this process, homeowners are not to flush toilets or run water for approximately 1-2 hours. Mr. Mast discussed briefly cosmetic options pertaining to the “candy cane” pipe.

 John McCarthy addressed the members about Bee Ridge Park possibly being used in a pilot program that ‘s objective is to bring families together by offering things for all age groups.  John discussed a possible “Strider bike” path, Striders bikes are used nationwide to teach kids to ride with balance and would be an asset to our park.  Other ideas were to have a concession stand and wi-fi. The concession stand would offer healthy food and drinks, Sarasota County feels that Bee Ridge Park would be a good location for this.

 The association is considering September 3^rd. or 10th. for our next clean up park day.

 Sgt. Brigit Leonard introduced Deputy Derek Baker who is new to our area.  Sgt. Leonard   spoke briefly about  the “Click it or ticket” program and encouraged members to adhere to the law as it is a $160.00 fine if pulled over for not wearing your seat belt.

 Commissioner Patterson offered suggestions for traffic and speeding abatement in our neighborhood. Commissioner offered to look into having digital speed limit sign placed in various problem areas, President Hepfer will follow up with her.

 President Hepfer informed the members that Dennis Bunting, who has overseen Bee Ridge Park for the last 7 years, would be retiring on June 30^th. The Association presented Dennis with a card and gift certificate. Dennis spoke briefly and assured us that he would continue to be involved with our association.

 President Hepfer asked for any questions.

 Meeting was adjourned @ 7:45 p.m.

Leadership team in attendance:

Steve Hepfer, President

Cheri Potts,  Vice President

Rue Smith, Treasurer

Kelly Erwin, Secretary

Steve Tamilio, Citizens Patrol Coordinator

Dennis Bunting, Sarasota Parks and Recreation

Sgt Dan Tutko, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Dept.

Deputy Adam Shaw, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Dept.

Meeting was held in the recreation center of Bee Ridge Park.

Meeting started @ 6:35p.m. with 35 attendees

President Steve Hepfer opened the meeting by discussing the meeting prior to our Association meeting with Vicki French, Sarasota County Grant program.  We as the leadership team discussed different possible uses for the grant money ie: dog park, exercise area within the park, tennis courts etc. We discussed possible locations for a desired dog park, and liabilities involved etc. Ms. French detailed the associations grant requirements.  All requirements must be met and the application needs to be submitted no later than April 4, 2011. For more information on the grant program, go to scgov.net and click on “neighborhood grants”.

President Hepfer discussed the finalizing of the association bylaws. V.P. Cheri Potts motion to adopt the bylaws, Treasurer Rue Smith seconded the motion, membership accepted.

 Lane Gillette updated us on the progress of his continuing efforts with Sarasota County’s adopt a road program . Lane’s contact person  no longer held the position and explains the delay in getting back to him. Lane informed the association, although there were no streets available within our boundaries, no one had “adopted” Bee Ridge Park.  Richard Suckoff motioned that we adopt Bee Ridge Park, treasurer Rue Smith seconded motion, membership accepted.

The association discussed possible dates for another garage sale and unanimously decided on Saturday May 7, 2011.

Rue Smith gave the Treasurers report.

 I, as Secretary, would begin bringing copies of the prior month minutes to the meetings beginning in April due to them not being posted on our website.

V.P. Cheri Potts gave brief crime update and introduced Deputy Adam Shaw who is very proactive and  instrumental in the apprehension of known drug dealers in our neighborhood.  Deputy Shaw is an asset to our community.

Sgt. Tutko addressed the association regarding ongoing concern about possible gang activity. Sgt Tutko assured that the suspected gang “sir 13” was not an issue at this time. Sgt Tutko answered questions from association members regarding traffic issues, vandalism, juvenile disturbances etc.

The association motioned  to continue our membership with CONA.

Howard from Pawn Star, 3164 Bee Ridge Rd. let us know that they are giving away free pepper spray to woman. Men can come in and get one for the wife, child etc.

President Hepfer announced that he would be stepping down as Association President. He asked the association for anyone interested in being nominated to let the Secretary and Nominating committee aware. Steve will remain as president with the intention of April’s meeting being his last as President.

Anyone interested in running for any of the officer positions, please contact Kelly Erwin  k3erwin@aol.com at your earliest convenience.

Meeting was adjourned @ 7:35 p.m.