Highlights From the March 20

Posted: March 26, 2025 • Category: Community

Special Meeting and Annual Meeting of the Members

Good afternoon Bonita Bay Residents,

Please see below for a recap of the March 20 Board of Directors Special Meeting and the Annual Meeting of the Members.

To watch the recorded videos of the meetings on the Resident Website, please click on the appropriate link:

Special Meeting
(Also located on the website under Governance > Board Meetings > Board Meeting Recordings.)

Annual Meeting
(Also located on the website under Governance > Board Meetings > Bonita Bay Annual Meetings.)

BBCA Special Meeting

The Board met to approve a Special Assessment in the amount of $500 per unit for the rebuild of the Private Beach facility due to damages caused by Hurricane Ian. Statements are forthcoming and payment is due by June 30, 2025.

BBCA Annual Meeting of the Members

Key Strategies & 2024 Priorities – Larry Kellam

  • Rededicate to Living in Harmony
  • Invest in our Infrastructure
  • Deepen/Strengthen Owner Engagement
  • Reimagine the Possibilities

General Manager Report – Alp Ozsoy

The GM report focused on the Bonita Bay Private Beach rebuild and included updates on digital beach passes, the shuttle tracking app, events and food service, parking, the live beach cam, and construction progress to date.

2024 Financials – Ron Breen

  • Funds on the operations side at year-end were $18.8 million, compared to $18.3 million a year ago.
  • Reserve funds held: $5.5 million vs. $6.4 million a year ago.
  • Overall, the financial state of affairs for BBCA is strong.

Resiliency & 2040 Vision – Judy DeLuca-Ford

  • Top resiliency priorities: power infrastructure, long-term water availability, flood mitigation systems.
  • 2040 Vision includes branding, future-ready planning, next-gen appeal, and leveraging “One Bonita Bay.”

Parks – Dennis Gilkey

  • Estero Bay Park plans include added parking, invasive plant clearing, native planting, and interpretive signage.
  • Riverwalk Park pickleball courts will be redesigned to withstand submersion, improve drainage, and expand to 8 courts.

Living with Nature – Sandy Hollenhorst

Sandy provided updates on 2025 lakes and wetlands plans, including:

  • Stormwater system improvements
  • Salt water tolerant littoral plantings
  • Swale restoration prioritization
  • Wetland/natural area restorations in the South and North Sloughs

Member Voting Results

  • By a margin of 34.5%, members approved the Waiver of Fidelity Bond. BBCA will continue to insure or bond $5 million in assets.
  • Two Directors were elected to serve 3-year terms: Mel Bennett and Ron Breen.

To view the slide presentation shown at the Annual Meeting,
click here.

Bonita Bay Community Association Board of Directors

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