BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
December 3, 2002

In Attendance

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. 

We have been advised the County Commissioners are attempting to place the Logan Blvd. extension subject on a consent agenda at the December 17, 2002 meeting. 
 
For your information The Collier County Board of County Commissioners agenda link is: http://www.co.collier.fl.us/bcc/agenda.htm

Regular meetings of the Board of County Commissioners are open to the public and are held the 2nd and fourth Tuesdays each month, beginning at 9 a.m. Public petition speakers are limited to 10 minutes and general address speakers to 5 minutes. The Commission Chambers and Commissioners’ offices are located on the third floor of the Administration Building at 3301 E. Tamiami Trail. Meetings are also aired live on CCTV Channel 11 and recorded for evening play. 
 
Julia Lyon approached the Oakes Advisory board requesting permission for her 13 and under girls basketball team (Collier Crush) be added to our 501c so that they could obtain sponsors for their team. The team needs to have a not for profit membership in order to attract donor contributions. The parents will sign a waiver to relieve Oakes Advisory of liability and the Amateur Athletic Union also has insurance coverage. Julia will research what steps are to be taken to add them to the Oakes Advisory 501c and she needs a decision in three months. Bob Walker will look into the liability on behalf of Oakes Advisory, Inc. 

Motion Made and Carried Unanimously: 
Postpone slate of new officers for 2003 until the January meeting. 

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. 

Nora Beyers, Secretary
nbeyers@oakesadvisory.com

Special Meeting
Thursday, November 14, 2002

In Attendance

Minutes of Meeting

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Commissioner Tom Henning addressed residents on the proposed Logan Blvd. extension (four lane highway between Vanderbilt and Immokalee) and how this will impact the residents of the Oakes Estates neighborhood.

Mr. Henning suggested as many residents as possible attend the Collier County Commissioner’s meeting on the second Tuesday in December. He recommended there be 4 to 5 speakers to represent the group with emphasis on the following points:

• The $500,000 that was ear marked for Oakes/ Immokalee improvements is included in the DCA for the Logan alignment study, purchase of remainder of right of way or design of the road. Instead have the money spent on Logan Blvd. extension, possibly to build a buffer. This buffer can not be built without a noise study first.

• Request a noise study be conducted. 

• Build a buffer along Logan Blvd. extension and the end of the Avenues from 10th Avenue to Immokalee Road, again after the noise study. (We must address the Commissioner and request a noise study to be included in the design. There cannot be a dedication of funds for a wall or noise buffer, without a noise study.)

• Request none of the Avenues be connected to Logan Blvd. extension. 

• Reduce the speed limit on Oakes Blvd. 

• Stress the fact that Oakes Blvd. has taken the brunt of heavy traffic for years and now we would like the traffic load to be taken off our residential street. 

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Nora Beyers, Secretary
nbeyers@oakesadvisory.com

Board of Directors Meeting

November 5, 2002    7 pm

In Attendance

Minutes of Meeting

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

A plan was discussed to establish a slate of officers and directors for election for the year 2003 which will be presented at the December meeting.  President Brian Kirk will canvas present officers and directors as to their intent to serve additional terms and welcomes participation from members of the Oakes Advisory, Inc. who wish to become involved.

Karl Fry will begin steps to revive the street renaming project.   Roger Macauley and Chuck Cannaday will serve on his committee.

Roger Macauley is in the process of having “Seasons Greeting” signs designed to be placed at the north and south entrance to Oakes Boulevard .

Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Nora Beyers, Secretary

nbeyers@oakesadvisory.com

Board of Directors Meeting

October 1, 2002    7 pm

In Attendance

Minutes of Meeting

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

President Brian Kirk gave a report on the Golden Gate Master Planning Commission meeting held on September 14, 2002 which concerned the proposed rezoning of a portion of the north side of 24th Avenue. Brian Kirk and several Oakes Estates residents attended the meeting and voiced opposition to rezoning the area, after which the Golden Gate Master Planning Committee voted no changes will be made to zoning.

Roger Macauley has volunteered to clean up litter and spruce up bike/walk path along Oakes Blvd.

President Brian Kirk will author a letter from Oakes Estates Advisory Committee to GL Homes requesting them to remove trash and debris located at their storage trailers at end of 20th Avenue. Chuck Cannaday will take pictures to accompany letter to be sent through United States Postal Service.

All Oakes Estates residents are invited to attend monthly meetings. Your support is appreciated. The Oakes Estate Advisory board will continue to address concerns and issues specific to our community and strive to maintain the integrity of our fine neighborhood “For the Betterment of our Community.” 

Some topics for November 5th Oakes Estates Advisory meeting:

1. Board will be accepting nominations for Officers and Board Members for the calendar year 2003. Any one interested in participating, please advise the board.

2. Review and discussion of bylaws

3. Spokesman from Logan Woods neighborhood association

Motions Made and Carried Unanimously: 

• Logan Woods neighborhood spokesman will be invited to attend the November meeting of Oakes Estates Advisory to discuss their involvement on issues that affect both our organizations with the purpose of helping each other. 

• Committee to be formed and chaired by Roger Macauley to plan something special for the participation of all Oakes Estates residents over the Christmas holidays.

• Elect Nora Beyers as Secretary to fill vacancy due to resignation tendered by Jerry Sterrett. 

Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

Nora Beyers, Secretary
nbeyers@oakesadvisory.com

Board of Directors Meeting

September 3, 2002    7 pm

In Attendance

Minutes of Meeting

Meeting commenced at 7 pm. 

There has been no movement by the county, in regards to the rezoning of Faith Community Church, located at 6455 22nd Ave.. 

Membership information: Currently we have 188 members that have paid dues out of the over 500 residents on our mailing list. The current balance of monies at Oakes Advisory Council's disposal is $2540.40, which will get us through a few more mailings. We urge all that can to join. 

Rezoning of North side of 24th Avenue meeting to be held at the Golden Gate Planning Commission Building on the 18th of September at 4:00pm. More information coming soon. We would like residents to attend this meeting. More info coming.

Several motions were brought this evening.

• (Motion) As the Oakes Advisory Council, Inc., we oppose any zoning changes on the North side of 24th Avenue. (Board voted unanimously in favor)

• (Motion) Elect Nora Byers as Assistant Secretary (Board voted unanimously in favor)

• (Motion) www.Oakesadvisory.com (our official website) shall not be used for personal opinions by residents on contractors/vendors. (Board voted unanimously in favor)

Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm

Board of Directors Meeting

August 6, 2002    7 pm

In Attendance

Minutes of Meeting

Letter was sent to Mr. & Mrs. Turrentine about rezoning there property. The letter is attached for further review. ( Motion ) Board to send letter to James M. Goldie, Golden Gate Master Planning Committee, Collier County Planning Commission, County Board of Commissioners. Stating the board and Mr. & Mrs. Turrentine oppose the rezoning of these residential properties. ( Board voted unanimously in favor ).

• Speed reduction methods where pushed to Tom Henning .
• School Zone signs & speed limits should apply to 2 blocks north of Vanderbilt beach rd. on Oakes Blvd. (Motion) Send letter to Department of Transportation. (voted unanimously in favor).

Board of Directors Meeting

July 2, 2002    7 pm

In Attendance

Minutes of Meeting

W.C.I. Tarpon Bay, permit for the construction of a large monument on the SW corner of 20th and Oakes Blvd. Has still not passed.

• E-mail and or mail form letter with newsletter.
• Form letter to be sent in by members.
• (Motion) Board members which miss 3 meetings over a year, will cease to function as a director.( Motion withdrawn).
• Finish additions to the newsletter.
• (Motion) Nominating Chuck Cannaday as director. (Board voted unanimously in favor).
• (Motion) Nominating Stan & Debbie Mosher as directors. (Board voted unanimously in favor).
• (Motion) Send out newsletter with corrections. (Board voted unanimously in favor).

Board of Directors Meeting

June 4, 2002    7 pm

In Attendance

Minutes of Meeting

• W.C.I. Tarpon Bay has applied for the construction of a large monument on the SW corner of 20th and Oakes Blvd. The board unanimously voted that the Oakes Estates Advisory Assoc. send a letter to the county. Letter was sent May, 8, 2002 & attached to minutes. 
   

• Application with IRS for non profit organization has to be filed (501C4).
   

• Complete mail list ( Karl Fry ) for our mailing in June. 
   

• Petition # CU-2002-AR-2354 was filed by Faith Community Church, located at 6455 22nd Ave., requesting conditional use to add 300 student child care and pre-school. Collier county planning department, Principle Planner / Fred Reischl will be reviewing this petition over the next several weeks. Letter was sent May, 22, 2002 & attached to minutes. Bob Walker to contact County Planner to follow the progress.
   

• Corridor study 1997 traffic trips, average traveling down Oakes was 5935 per day, in 2001average was11,535 per day.
   

• The board talked about Logan Blvd. extension, how it will impact the properties at the east end of the avenues. The board felt that a buffer between Logan ext. and avenues. would be a reasonable request from county, if property owners agreed. 

Board of Directors Meeting

May 7, 2002    7 pm

In Attendance

Minutes of Meeting

• W.C.I. Tarpon Bay has applied for the construction of a large monument on the SW corner of 20th and Oakes Blvd. to demarcate the entrance to Tarpon Bay. A letter was sent out by the county informing only neighboring property owners of the request. The board unanimously voted that the Oakes Advisory Assoc. send a letter to the county stating the board of director’s opposition, citing the fact that WCI told this board that 20th Ave would only be a construction entrance. The letter from the county requested that comments be made by May 15, 2002.
  

• Application with IRS for non-profit status of our organization has been submitted.
  

• Secretary needs to purchase minutes book and attendance book.
  

• President to compile accomplishments of the Oakes Advisory Assoc. to post on our web site.
  

• President is to contact department of transportation to find out what is happening with Oakes, Livingston and Logan ext.
  

• Board meetings and minutes to be posted on our web site and be open to the public.
  

• Meetings will be held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. starting on the fourth (4th) day of June 2002 at North Naples Baptist Church on the corner of 18th Ave. and Oakes (until further notice).
  

• Compilation of e-mail list and member database to be led by Karl Fry.
  

• Petition # CU-2002-AR-2354 was filed by Faith Community Church, located at 6455 22nd Ave., requesting conditional use to add 300 student child care and pre-school. Collier County planning department, Principle Planner / Fred Reischl will be reviewing this petition over the next several weeks. The board voted unanimously to oppose the petition, citing concerns with adding more traffic to Oakes Blvd. The President will send a letter to the county principle planner regarding our opposition. Look for further information on where and how residents can voice their opinions on this subject coming soon to our web site.