Thursday, February 7, 2008

Thought for the Day

I know a man who gave up smoking, drinking, sex, and rich food. He was healthy right up to the time he killed himself...... Johnny Carson

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Minutes from the General Association Meeting-January 26th, 2008

Key Largo Village Association, Inc.
General Association Meeting
Election of Officers
January 26, 2008

Meeting called to order by President Steve Cacciatore at 10:10 AM

Welcome and Pledge to Flag.

Crime Watch: Capt Heller and Det David Carey addressed the assembly. Advised of arrest made in our Village relative to recent break-ins and fire setting in the area. Our neighborhood has been relatively quite. Concern of owners regarding increased traffic with the road expansion. Marine equipment theft being watched.

Treasurer reported Operation Account balance of $38,986.36, Fundraising Check account $15,944.15. $10,498.16 was left over at the close of the 2007 fiscal year. 2008 Budget will be presented to the General Membership for their review and approval at the March 29 General Association Meeting. The 2007 checkbook ledger was examined and all was in order.
Report accepted as presented.

Minutes of Past General Association Meeting approved as read.

Steve Cacciatore asked those present who were on the ballot to serve the Village stand and introduce themselves. Alice Butler, Magda Gonzalez, Lily Fontan, and Alina Cabrera were present. The general assembly was then asked to mark their ballots and turn them in for tally.

Old Business:
Steve Cacciatore advised that the bibs for the East Dock Project have increased. Prior bids of $187.000 now $194.000 - $198,000 now $208,000 Island Marine came in with $126,000, for E bay material $135,000 and other finishing applications up to a total of $153,000. Decisions need to be made regarding this expenditure and project.

Esther Fernandez made a motion and Dale Gibson seconded to form an East Dock Renovation committee to review this entire project.

Esther Fernandez made a motion, Julie Landin seconded to form a committee to look into and secure costs for repairs to the West Park launch areas of concern.

Results of Ballots cast.

Robert Burt - Vice President; Carolina Contreras - Treasurer; Alice Butler, Alina Cabrera and Magda Gonzalez - Board Members were elected for a two year term each. Those present, Alice Butler, Alina Cabrera and Magda Gonzalez were sworn in by President Steve Cacciatore.

Steve Cacciatore - President; Patsy Chaisson - Secretary; Esther Fernandez and Esther Harrison - Board Members make up the remainder of the 2008 Elected Board of Directors for the Key Largo Village Association, Inc.

Meeting adjourned at 11:22 AM

Patsy Chaisson
as Secretary

GENERAL ASSOCIATION MEETING RESULTS

Hi Everyone!

Hope that everyone had a great Holiday season. We had a nice turnout at the January Meeting. Thanks to the new members of our newly formed East Dock Restoration Committee. They will be reviewing all the existing bids as well as getting new bids for the Dock. The Committee will be presenting a report at the next General Meeting on different options available to us and hopefully we can decide on how to proceed with this project. The names and contact info for the Members are below in case anyone has any questions ,would like to participate or put in a Bid for the repair of the Dock. We would like to know how you feel about this project. Attached is a Survey that you can fill out and either deliver it to 169 Buttonwood or email it back to us.
There was also a Committee formed by Julie Landin to put together bids on repairs needed at the West Park. Her number is 305-552-6720.
Attached you will be able to read the Minutes from this Meeting along with a flyer for an event on Sunday Feb 10 in which you will get a chance to meet John Peryam. He is running for the position of Monroe County Sheriff. It will be a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and more importantly you’ll get a chance to meet some of our Law Enforcement Officers.

East Dock Renovation Committee

Alina Cabrera
169 Buttonwood Ave
(305) 281-6081

Dale Gibson
30 Avenue C
(305) 451-9564

Julie Landin
12250 SW 31 St
Miami, Fl.
(305) 552-6720

Esther Harrison
(305) 815-8365

Mila Lopez
(786) 417-7050

Vicky Fay
(305) 451-5517

Robbie Burt
(305) 451-4694