CPS Board of Directors Meeting

December 8, 2010

The meeting was called to order by Michel at 10:04 am.

Steve Dickstein and William Gergsky requested to address the Board. They were added to the agenda under new business. A motion was made by Wink and seconded by Susan to adopt the amended agenda. The motion was passed.

The Secretary report was given by Wink. The minutes of 24 Nov 10 were presented for approval. Wink advised that he and Don had met with Jim Finton (New port Director) about the possibility of moving the ship barricades adjacent to the light poles. Jim has since met with local authorities on the issue. The City agrees with the change and will present the modification to Homeland Security official in Tallahassee this month. Jim advised he would notify us of their decision. A motion was by Kristie and seconded by Susan to accept the Secretary report. The motion passed,

OJ Dave gave the Treasurers report. As of 12 Dec 10, CPS had a net income of -$5479.85 after expenses. Total assets are listed at $52,366.14. A motion was made by Susan and seconded by Kristie to accept the report. The motion passed.

Barbara gave the PC Report. After discussing the report, a motion was made by Susan and seconded by Christine. The motion was approved. Mr. Dickstein, who was included in this report was appealing the decision to the Board. It was handled under new business. (The entire PC Report is filed in the CPS 2010 Notebook.

Bert gave the Pier Managers report. He requested clarification of participating in the performers committee meetings. He was advised that as a performer he could attend and individually vote but could not hold an elected position as it would be in conflict with his duties as the Pier Manager. Bert described a confrontation with William Gergsky (Performer with a monkey). As a result, he wants the Police to issue a trespass warning to the individual. A motion was made by Wink and seconded by Susan to accept the Pier Managers report. (The Pier Managers written report is filed in the CPS 2010 Notebook.). The motion was approved.

No Performer report was given.

New Business

Steve Dickstein appealed PC's decision not to allow him to sell Italian Ice. After listening to Mr. Dickstein's presentation and the PC members views, the Board discussed the situation at length and took no action. Mr. Dickstein cannot sell Italian Ice.

William Gergsky appealed to the Board, Bert’s decision to not allow him to work at Mallory Square. After listening to all interested parties, a motion was made by Wink, seconded by Susan to uphold Bert’s decision/recommendations to not allow William to work at Mallory Square and be issued a trespass warning should he return to the pier. The motion passed. (note: Due to visitor injuries in the past, previous Boards and members have decided not to have exotic animal acts at Mallory Square),

Susan made a motion and it was seconded by Christine to post a PC sign-up sheet. The motion was approved. The sign-up sheet was given to Bert for placement at the Kiosk.

A motion was made by Susan and seconded by Christine to approve $300.00 for the annual Christmas party. The motion passed.

The Board requested Wink (Secretary) to draft a letter outlining issues and contact information to assist the new Board.

A motion to adjourn was made by Wink and seconded by Susan. The motion passed.