Alligator Point-Saint Teresa Association
Board of Directors Meeting
The October meeting of the Alligator Pt-St Teresa Association Board of Directors was called to order by President Eddie Sosebee at 10:25 am on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at Mission by the Sea Church on Alligator Drive. Board members in attendance: Sosebee, Madigan, Parker, Murphy, Leonard, Boldt, Hambrose, Heymann, Houston, McCloy, Osborne, Rippee and Withers.
Approval of Minutes:
Motion by Houston, seconded by Leonard to accept the August minutes as distributed adopted without objection.
Approval of Treasurer Report:
Motion by Withers, seconded Houston to accept Treasurer's report adopted without objection.
Committee Reports:
Social Committee - no report.
Membership – no report. Allan Feifer suggested a roll call at future Board meetings.
Beautification - Parker reports county has been responsive to requests for roadside debris
removal. Also, our local Coastal Cleanup coordinator, Dustin Allen has relocated to
Fanning Springs to take a new job. He would like to see APSTA stay involved in helping
coordinate the event. Withers would like to decorate welcome sign areas for major
holidays. On Motion by Osborne, seconded by McCloy, $200 is appropriated for
decorations, adopted without objection.
Website – McCloy is keeping APSTA website up-to-date. He agrees to remain website coordinator.
Government Coordination – Houston covered county commission report in annual meeting. He
encourages other members to attend. Osborne feels members should attend is any
items regarding Alligator Pt are on the agenda. Houston says members should try to secure
a place in any FEMA meetings relating to Alligator Pt.
Safety - Sosebee presented Sheriff's incident report. Houston notes illegal dumping is getting
worse at the recycle bin. He suggests a surveillance camera. Parker informed the Board
about new cell cameras which will automatically forward photos to a website. Houston
would like to see Franklin County fund such a camera. He and Sosebee will discuss with
county.
Old Business:
McCloy explained the procedure in dealing with the tabled Boldt motion. On Motion by Madigan, seconded by Withers, to take up the Boldt motion adopted without objection. In discussion on the Boldt motion...Osborne believes "zero fiscal impact" to local property owners is unrealistic. Parker doesn't support the original scope of the beach renourishment project but he would like to see a scaled down version which concentrates on protecting the area where Alligator Drive experiences frequent washouts. McCloy suggested making it absolutely clear to the county that APSTA's support is contingent on there being no additional cost to local residents. Boldt's goal at this point is to keep the permit active. Feifer suggested a task force to investigate options regarding beach renourishment. Leonard believes new fire station is a higher priority. Rippee thinks all priorities (including Alligator Drive) can be addressed simultaneously. McCloy offered a substitute motion that Sosebee appoint an ad hoc committee to look into the renourishment issue and find what funding options are available. Feifer would further instruct the committee to consult with the engineer from the original plan. There being some question regarding the propriety of McCloy making a motion, his motion was moved by Rippee. On Motion by Rippee, seconded by Leonard, that an ad hoc committee be appointed by the President to look into issues associated with beach renourishment and to seek out potential funding sources, adopted without objection. Sosebee appointed the following members to the committee: Boldt - Chairman, Osborne, Rippee, and he instructed members to canvass the general membership to find other interested parties who would like to serve on the committee. On Motion by Madigan, seconded by Withers to provide the Beach Renourishment Committee with a budget of $500 for document copying and other expenses, adopted with one (Leonard) objection.
New Business:
Sosebee recognized McCloy for his five years of service to APSTA as president.
Feifer informed the Board that the Alligator Pt Water District was the only Franklin County taxing authority which didn't raise taxes this budget cycle. Also, the Franklin County Commission voted to rescind raises recently given to the highest paid staff at Weem's Hospital. The hospital continues to lose money. The commission wants to put expansion plans on hold. Feifer asked if a link to CCFC could be placed on the APSTA website - approved.
Parker announced upcoming ISO inspection which will rate the APVFD. The minimum qualifier of four certified firefighters will not be met, so the ISO rating will definitely increase. Feifer asked about a cooperative effort with Wakulla VFDs. It may be possible to pay Wakulla firefighters to respond to local fires, however the Alligator Pt VFD still needs certified firefighters. Sosebee commits APSTA's continued support.
Nancy Feifer reminded members of lunch following the meeting.
Sosebee thanked members for their support. He sees his role as president as one of facilitator and expeditor. He asked the Board to review current standing committees, need for additional committees as well as APSTA's priorities as established by the Board in the March 2016 meeting.
There being no further business, on Motion by Leonard that the meeting be adjourned, was adopted without objection. The meeting adjourned at 11:56 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
John Murphy, Secretary
Officers
Eddie Sosebee President, Terry Madigan 1st Vice president, Paul Parker 2nd Vice President, John Murphy Secretary, Coman Leonard Treasurer
Board of Directors
Bert Boldt, Fred Dickenson, Joe Hambrose, Marvin Heymann , Ben Houston, Judy Lewis, Andrea Novak,
Ken Osborne, Carol Rippee, Barbara Withers and Jim McCloy (President ex-officio)