SHELL POINT RESIDENTS’ COUNCIL

 

         Regular Meeting – Social Center

                  March 5, 2008

 

 

ATTENDANCE BY COURT:

                                               

            Arbor                          Betty Rinderle                       

Cameo                         Sharon Bermel

Cellana                        Gayle Richardson      

Coquina                       Ted Ashley (minutes to Gene Loughran)      

Eagles Preserve           Jerry Ingalls (minutes to Paul Williamson)    

Harbor Court              Joan Perry                  

Junonia                        Shirley Naugle

King’s Crown             Jim Butler

Lakewood                   Marge Peterson for Bill Staples

Lucina                         Warren Goodell          

Macoma                      Pat Straup                  

Nautilus                      Mike Klein                 

Oakmont                     Bill Lanpher   

Palm Acres                  Ted Rodgers               

Parkwood                    Floyd Jamison                       

Pavilion                       Nita DeWeese

Periwinkle                   Rob Waltz                  

Rosemont                    Richard Maass           

Royal Bonnet              Carol Palermo                       

Sand Dollar                 Gus Ormrod               

Sundial                        Chris Gooden             

Tellidora                      Jean Field 

Turban                                    Dick Rockstroh

 

CALL TO ORDER AND OPENING PRAYER

 

Chairman Rockstroh called the meeting to order at 8:45 a.m. and Joan Perry gave the opening prayer.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Chairman Rockstroh announced that Shell Point contributed $70,416.24 to the United Way campaign which he felt was a fine response.

 

ROLL CALL OF COURT REPRESENTATIVES

 

The roll was called with those present listed above.

 

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 6 MEETING AND THE AGENDA FOR TODAY

 

The Minutes and Agenda were approved.

 

 

STAFF REMARKS

 

Dr.Dys was not able to be present, but Chairman Rockstroh read a letter from him that provided an update on the concerns which he had discussed at the last Residents’ Council meeting involving the possibility of taxation proposals which could, if enacted, have an adverse effect on Shell Point and its residents.  A copy of that letter is attached to these minutes.  Chairman Rockstroh said that we are fortunate to have Dr. Dys represent Shell Point and its residents on these matters and while Dr. Dys has not yet  asked for Resident involvement, we should be prepared to write letters or do whatever else may be indicated as the issue develops.

 

TIM FICKER:

 

Mr. Ficker first endorsed what Chairman Rockstroh said about Dr. Dys’ contacts and influence in political matters which will be so helpful in protecting the interests of Shell Point and its residents as the tax issue evolves.

 

He then reminded the Council members that for the remainder of the year the Social Center will be used primarily for meal preparation for the Pavilion residents during the first floor renovation.  Some portion of the Social Center may be available for other activities during that time, and the Quilt Show will be there prior to closing down.  At the end of this activity the Social Center will be refurbished before resuming normal activities.  Beginning in May, Council meetings will be held in the Grand Cypress Room in the Woodlands and those meetings will begin at 9:00 a.m.

 

Mr. Ficker then reported that he and Scott Moore were putting together plans for individual Courts to have fire drills if they wish, and there will soon be a memo to all residents on evacuation.  Fire drills will be at the option of the individual Courts.  He said that the Bar Code system is pretty much up and running and he believes that most of the glitches are out of the way.  He is getting good reports on the internet system and far fewer complaints.  They are working on setting up a “help desk”, maybe with resident involvement.  A few people who had left the Shell Point internet system have returned to it.

 

In Dr. Dys’ absence he reported briefly on sales of units, mentioning the deeper discount program on Garden Court apartments.  These discounts are being offered for a short period of time with the hope that they will encourage prospects to lower the prices on the homes they have to sell in order to close here.  He said that they hope to be back in the mid-nineties in occupancy before too long.

 

 

STEVE MINNIEAR:

 

Mr. Minniear, after passing out the morning assurances, expressed his thanks to the Residents Council for giving up a portion of the Social Center for meetings this year so that the Pavilion resident meals can be provided.  He said that it will be exciting to see how the new dining plan for the Pavilion works out.

 

On the census, he reported that in Kings’ Crown 108 of 120 units are occupied, and in the Arbor, 126 out of 130.  There are 134 occupied units in the Pavilion and with the closing of the first floor there are 168 beds available.  They have had the two highest months in several years with January and February both over 24 Medicare patients per day.

 

On renovation, the first floor is closed and everyone has been moved to the third floor, which includes 31 Medicare beds available on the annex and north hall.  Sherry Brown and Margie Pregent will be moving to Mr. Minniear’s current office, and he will be moving to the Property Management building.

 

He then reported that the information given at the last meeting concerning posting information about patients was inaccurate.  Residents are permitted to post information about patients who are in the Pavilion or hospital if we have been given permission to do so by the patient.  We must, of course, recognize that not all patients want information about them posted.

 

He then reported that there are 34 cases of flu in the Pavilion plus 15 staff members.  He said that it is not a pleasant illness.  He believes that it is running its course, but they need 48 hours of no new cases in order to open the doors.

 

On another subject, a question was asked about the financial consequences when a resident enters the Pavilion.  He said that such information can be provided in many ways, including Academy classes, and he will see that steps will be taken to make this information available to residents.

 

DAWN BOREN AND DIANE MORTON:

 

Ms. Boren first asked Council members to review the revised draft of their courts’ name/photos that she distributed for the upcoming Photo Directory and report any corrections no later than Wednesday, March 12th.

 

Ms. Boren and Ms. Morton then reviewed the proposed changes in the transportation plan for residents.  They are too detailed to describe in these minutes and will be explained in detail to residents during the month of March.  The most significant change will be in transportation between the Island and Woodlands/Eagles Preserve from morning to 4:00p.m. when there will be only one route, with the trip to the Island from Eagles Preserve stopping in the Woodlands on the way, and with the trip to the Woodlands from the Island going first to Eagles Preserve and then to the Woodlands.  This plan will be rolled out at the beginning of April.

 


REPORTS OF THE REPRESENTATIVES

 

Dr. Ted Rogers commended the San-Cap Window Cleaners for the excellent job they did this year, citing a resident who has been here quite a few years who said that it was the best she had ever seen.  He also commended Scott Moore for the excellent open and closed work report which he found to be very helpful.

 

Ms. Nita DeWeese reported that the Pavilion Auxiliary report had been given to the Recording Secretary for inclusion in the minutes.

 

Mr. Goodell reported that they had a false fire alarm in Lucina which lasted about twenty minutes and that they were going to have a meeting to discuss fire problems.  He mentioned that the group of three buildings are the only ones with enclosed corridors with fire doors, and some people cannot go down the stairs. They have other concerns which need to be straightened out.  Also, he mentioned that while the new Resident Roster contains a number for the hurricane hotline, there is no such number for fire safety matters.

 

Ms. Palermo reported on a wheelchair resident whose son was here to check out safety.  They checked with Scott Moore who will put in a concrete ramp at the resident’s expense or maybe have the wood shop build something.  Ms. Palermo suggested that there may be others who should have such assistance.  Chairman Rockstroh commented that this type of problem requires ongoing attention to be sure that we have the matter covered.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

The concern about posting notices regarding residents who are in the Pavilion or the hospital has been resolved as reported above under Mr. Minniear’s comments.  The report on the Bar Code system was good news.  Chairman Rockstroh said that the names of the Welcoming Committee members should be given to Jill Barry in the Sales Office (454-2176).  In response to a question about Code Red, Mr. Ficker said that at the end of this season there will be additional testing.  In response to a question as to whether anything had been done about the Island delivery of Shell Point Life, Mr. Ficker said that it was not as simple as it might seem because of the number of people involved in the delivery.  It will take time to work out the details, but they are working on it.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Chuck Durrell, Chairman of the Employee Christmas Gift Committee, reported that the Committee had its first meeting on February 25 at which he outlined his philosophy on raising funds for a good cause which he will share at the next Council meeting.  They had preliminary discussions on strategy and goals.   He has talked with the past three Chairmen to get suggestions concerning what worked for them and how to improve.  He also solicited ideas from Shell Point staff.  They decided to get an early start by sending a letter to all residents, letting them know how to donate a lump sum before the official start of the campaign in late September, or how to donate on a monthly basis and a guideline on how much to give. This will be particularly useful to those leaving Shell Point for the summer and not returning until late fall.

 

At this point Vice Chairman Lanpher moved that the remarks that Chairman Rockstroh made at a dinner meeting of the Shell Point Board of Directors be included in the minutes of this meeting.  The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Accordingly, a full copy of these remarks is attached.

 

SUGGESTIONS FOR THE GOOD OF SHELL POINT

 

Ms. Naugle described in some detail a problem with birds leaving their calling cards in unsatisfactory locations around Junonia.  Mr. Ficker said that he would look into it and attempt to find a suitable solution.

 

NEXT MEETING DATE

 

The next meeting will be at 8:45 a.m. in the Island Social Center.

 

CLOSING PRAYER AND ADJOURNMENT

 

The closing prayer was given by Joan Perry and the meeting was adjourned at 9:58 a.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Earl Mallick, Recording Secretary

 

Attachments: Pavilion Auxiliary Minutes

                      Remarks by Chairman Rockstroh at Board Dinner

                      Letter from Peter Dys