Wednesday, December 07, 2005

Thank you note came in from Dr Dale Kewitz for all those who supported him. His statements show that you all wanted to have a more professionally run board and a more financially sound community.
He suggests that elections should be held in January.

great work Pam cole

great work Pam cole

Saturday, November 26, 2005

Changing the rules in the middle of the game
Why does the TE Board allow postings on the bulletin boards to all none residents for weeks at a time but restricts it for new TE board candidates and some residents that they do not like? Why did they promise all candidates there would be video interviews in their respective homes and then not do it? It was done in the prior previous elections. Is the video/computer club top officers controlling and slanting/selecting what communications they want the residents to see and hear?
Several of their members heard them tell Mr. Mumford what to edit for presentation and when.

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

30 Sept budget
Fund balance $338,020.93 0n sep 1
Revenue dividend 0
interest 135.58
marina 5,956.95
rents 2,218.75
socials 260.
applicationa 150.
misc 439.43
total income $9,161.02
*EXPENDED*
payroll $21,319.90
cable tv 14,433.38
utilities 6,090.62
trash 11,554.32
maintenance 6,242.45
administration 1,090.93
recreation 310.80
offi9ce supply 74.
total expended**$61116.40 ***
fund balance $286,065.55
Liabilities 45,532.88
total funds $331,598.43

Monday, October 10, 2005

ASSESSMENTS OF LOT FEE CHANGES

THE TRAILER ESTATES PARK RECREATION DISTRICT BOARD HAd A WORKSHOP ON ADJUSTING LOT FEES NOV 1. A BOARD ATTORNEY FIRM, MR LUCIAN URSINI, OF 274 LORRAINE AV, VENICE, 34293, TELE 941-493-0619 WILL BE REPRESENTING THE BOARD OTHER THAN 2ND BOARD LAW FIRM OF MR. JOE VERNABLE , 1400- 4TH AV, BRADENTON FL TELE 747-1180 AND THE THIRD LAW FIRM OF RUDEN McCLOSKEY, 1515 RINGLING BLVD, SARASOTA, FL 34236 TELE 941-316-7636. HOW MANY DIFFERENT LAW FIRMS DOES THE BOARD NEED? WHAT IS THEIR RESPECTIVE AM. BAR Association REGISTERED AREA OF EXPERTISE? FOR EVERY TEN (10) lots lost on assessment TE budget needs to increase SEVENTHOUSAND DOLLARS $7,000.

Saturday, October 08, 2005

CHECK OUT YOUR DOCTORS
TO LOCATE AND LEARN ABOUT MEDICAL DOCTORS
WWW.DOCINFO.ORG FOR DISCIPLINARY REPORTS
OR TRY WWW.DOCBOARD.ORG FOR DISCIPLINARY
INFORMATION.

Monday, September 12, 2005

FINANCIAL NEWS OF THE BOARD

WOULD YOU LIKE TO VIEW financial news such as PROFIT-LOSS STATEMENTS and GENERAL LEDGER STATEMENTS PUBLISHED here? ? THIS IS YOUR FREE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER WEBSITE. WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE TO VIEW AT THIS WEB SITE? IT WILL BE PUBLISHED WITHIN A WEEK.
CONTACT TeFORUM4U@verizon.net
OR ONE OF THE DOZENS OF MEMBERS ON THE TE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
treasurers report.
September 1, 2005 Fund Balance $338,020.93; Total Revenue $9,161.02; total Expenditures $61,116.40; September 30, 2005 Fund Balance $286,065.55.

Sunday, May 08, 2005

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT TeFORUM4U@verizon.net

Saturday, May 07, 2005

OWNERS ARE DISCUSSING THESE IDEAS

  1. BUDGET COMMITTEE
  2. TENTH(10TH) ROTATING BOARD MEMBER
  3. BOARD TERM LIMIT --TWO (2) TERMS MAX
  4. SUN-SHINE LAW ENFORCEMENT
  5. INCREASE FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
  6. WEB ADDRESS FOR T.E.
  7. LEGAL ADVISORY TEAM
  8. FOUNDATION AND GRANT MONEY
  9. CIVIC AND COMMERCIAL WATCH COMMITTEE
  10. VOLUNTEER GOALS
  11. RESCIND THE THREE(3) MINUTE RULE
  12. FULL MINUTES FOR PARK RESIDENTS
  13. TIMELY ANSWERS TO RESIDENTS
  14. What are your suggestions for Trailer Estates?

Friday, May 06, 2005

1. BUDGET COMMITTEE

MEMBERSHIP:
TWO PROPERTY OWNERS FROM EACH STAKEHOLDER GROUP

STAKEHOLDER:
ALL CLUBS AND ORGANIZATION THAT REQUIRE MONEY FROM THE BUDGET

MISSION:
ENSURE PARK STAYS ON OR BELOW BUDGET, BY STAKEHOLDER COST AREA


DETAIL:
ALL REQUEST AND COST WILL BE APPROVED OR DENIED BY THIS GROUP. AFTER A DECISION IS MADE, THEY WILL ADVISE THE BOARD FOR THEIR INFORMATION AND ACTION.

Thursday, May 05, 2005

2. TENTH(10TH) ROTATING BOARD MEMBER

MISSION
Establish exofficio member
10th Seat on the TRAILER ESTATES Board

PURPOSE
To assure timely input and responses of resident concerns and
to validate reliability of the boards open door policy.

MEMBERSHIP
A district shall take a turn to elect a resident representative (ex-officio board seat) at a board meeting to serve for the next month.

DETAILS
Six districts. Each district will be limited to two months per year. This allows more grass roots communications throughout Trailer Estates.

Tuesday, May 03, 2005

4. SUNSHINE LAW ENFORCEMENT

PURPOSE
TO INSURE ALL DECISIONS CONCERNING TRAILER ESTATES ARE MADE IN PUBLIC AND PROPERTY OWNERS ARE INFORMED

DETAIL
ALL T.E. BUSINESS CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN TWO OR MORE BOARD MEMBERS WILL TAKE PLACE IN PUPLIC FORUM.

EXAMPLES
BOARD MEETINGS
WORKSHOPS
VOTING PLANS
INFORMAL CONVERSATIONS - T.E. BUSINESS

Sunday, May 01, 2005

5. INCREASE FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING

MISSION
TO INCREASE FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING BY ALL RESIDENTS

PURPOSE
INCREASE FISCAL COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION BETWEEN RESIDENTS AND BOARD MEMBERS.

METHOD
BROADCASTS FINANCIAL DATA WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
MEMBERSHIP
TREASURER AND CPA INTERACTIONS WITH RESIDENTS. GUEST SPEAKERS FROM THE COLLEGES AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS

DETAILS
PUBLISH FISCAL INFORMATION IN THE MONTHLY TE TRIBUNE WITH FOLLOW-UP QUESTION AND ANSWERS WRITTEN IN BY RESIDENTS. HAVE THE VIDEOS ON CHANNEL 18 REPORT BOARD FISCAL NEWS AFTER REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS. CONDUCT TOWN HALL MEETINGS FOR ANSWERS

Saturday, April 30, 2005

6. WEB ADDRESS FOR TRAILER ESTATES

WHAT
DEVELOP A WEB ADDRESS FOR TRAILER ESTATES.

CONTENT SUGGESTIONS:
BUDGET AND FISCAL INFORMATION
MINUTES FROM MEETINGS
INPUT AREA FOR PROPERTY OWNERS
FORMS REQUIRED BY RESIDENTS
CURRENT EVENTS IN PARK
(MORE TO COME)

Friday, April 29, 2005

7. LEGAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

MISSION
1. TO ADVISE BOARD ON POSSIBLE LEGAL ISSUE.
2. CONTROL LEGAL COST
3. ADVISE BOARD ON GOVERMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND CHANGES

PURPOSE
1. HELP THE BOARD ADVISE PROPERTY OWNERS
2. ONLY USE T.E. PAID LEGAL STAFF WHEN NECESSARY AS LAST RESORT.
3. INSURE WHEN PAID LEGAL STAFF IS USED THE PARK GETS BEST VALUE FOR THE MONEY.

DETAIL
THE BOARD ADVISORY TEAM WILL BE MADE UP OF PROPERTY OWNERS PARALEGAL LAWYERS AND OWNERS WITH OTHER LEGAL BACKGROUND.
ADVISORY TEAM MAY CHOOSE TO USE CURRENT LAW STUDENT FOR ASSISTANCE AND STUDIES.

Wednesday, April 27, 2005

9. CIVIC AND COMMERICAL WATCH COMMITTEE

MISSION
DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN STRONG WORKING RELAIONSHIP WITH SARASOTA/BRADENTON AIRPORT, MANATEE COUNTY AND SARASOTA COUNTY.

PURPOSE
TO BE AWARE OF CURRENT AND FUTURE PROPOSALS THAT MIGHT AFFECT TRAILER ESTATES AND AND THEIR PROPERTY OWENERS.

DETAIL
1.COMMITTEE WILL BE MADE UP OF PROACTIVE PROPERTY OWNERS.
2. DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A GOOD FAITH RELATIONSHIP WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND PRIVATE DEVELOPERS.

CONTACTS
EDC
SRQ
MANATEE COUNTY
SARASOTA COUNTY
BRADENTON CITY
FLORIDA STATE
COMMERCIAL CONTACTS