Leadership team in attendance:Todd Verity, President
Rue Smith, Treasurer
Kelly Erwin, Secretary
Steve Tamilio, Citizens Patrol coordinator
Dan O’Hara, Sgt at Arms
Amy Marrero, Bee Ridge Park Program Coordinator
Vick French, Sarasota County Neighborhood Grants Coordinator
Sgt Dan Tutko, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Dept.

Meeting was held in the recreation center of Bee Ridge Park .
Meeting started @ 6:30p.m. with 25 attendees

President Todd Verity opened the meeting by having the Leadership team, introduce themselves to the attending members. President Verity Discussed forming a bylaws committee before our next scheduled meeting. Association members Steve Hepfer and Brent Frye volunteered to sit on the committee.

President Verity discussed new sign verbage and Treasurer Rue Smith gave the cost of the new sign “Floaters” @ $ 18.00 each. The associated voted to proceed with the purchase.

The next park clean up is scheduled for Feb. 25, 2012 10 a.m. to 12 noon with a BBQ to follow.

Vickie French spoke about the community garden grant project ie: location of the garden, grant process etc. She will hold another grant workshop on Sunday Feb. 12,2012 from 3-5 p.m. This workshop will be held at the Bee Ridge Park community room.

President Verity approached the association about looking at alternatives to the “Citizens Patrol” such as forming block patrols.

Sheriff’s Report

Sgt Dan Tutko gave a brief Sheriff’s report. Our neighborhood has a new Sgt. Who transferred from Venice. The Sgt. Will be rotating with Sgt. Tutko. Sgt Tutko discussed recent car and residential burglaries. These continue to be a problem. The most recent car burglaries involved 2 juveniles who were caught and confessed to the crimes. Sgt. Tutko stressed the importance of locking your vehicles .
,windows and doors. Do not leave personal items in the vehicle as they attract attention. If you see suspicious activity, contact the Sheriff office.

President Verity discussed the possibility of having park clean ups after Softball games that would include selling hotdogs, chips and drinks to earn money for the association.

President Verity asked members for any further questions or concerns.

The meeting was adjourned @ 7:35 p.m.

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.