Okaloosa County BOCC — April 8, 2013 (meeting #1139) — reading text

OILA Meeting April 8, 2013 Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Cathy Taylor. Board members present were Jim Simpson, Cathy Taylor, Kathy Foster, Carol Edlund and Paula Hudson. The Pledge of Allegiance. There was no program. Kathy Foster motioned that the March 2013 minutes be accepted as presented in the OILA Lantern. The motion was 2nd by Carol Edlund. There was no further discussion, a vote was called by Cathy Taylor and it was accepted unanimously. Jim Simpson presented the March’s treasurer’s report (see attached). Kathy Foster made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report with reimbursement to Mr. Simpson. Gloria Turner 2nd the motion. There was no discussion, Jim Simpson called for a vote and it was accepted unanimously. Architectural Committee Report was submitted in the newsletter. Beautification Committee will be contacting Dan O’Byrne at TDD to see if there can be a coordination of efforts to improve the appearance of property on Okaloosa Island. A work day was scheduled for the following Sunday at Sundial Court. Paula Hudson asked Dave Miller to contact the County to request approval to replace the lost palm trees in the medians of Santa Rosa Boulevard since the State allowed palm trees to be installed where there was no curbing along Highway 85 (Eglin Parkway) in Ocean City. Website- http://www.oilaweb.com/1.html No report Boat Basin- no report-Insurance renewal is April 14th and there is one vacant boat slip. Lights MSBU –See attached - growing season is starting so pumps are being inspected and activated. New Business – Mr. Eric Jorgensen requested a new street light be installed a B24 at the west entrance of The Breakers on an existing pole. He asked that OILA support his request and forward his letter to the county for the BCC’s approval. Kathy Foster 2nd the motion and the motion was passed unanimously. The OILA Board will forward his letter to Amy Allen at Public Works to be presented to the BCC for official approval. Brooks Bridge – It was suggested that OILA’s position letter be added to the association’s website. 2002, 2006 and 2007 Nomination Committee – Per OILA’s By-Laws President Cathy Taylor appointed Kathy Foster, Paula Hudson, Gloria Turner, Dave Miller and Carmen Parker to the committee to find replacing board members. Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm