LAUDERDALE ISLES CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOC., INC.
MINUTES
General Meeting, 16 Feb 1995
The meeting was called to order by Pres. Gary Starkweather
(GS) at 7:36PM. Approximately 50 people were in attendance.
1. Deputy Tony Wilson (TW) of BSO was recognized. A comment
from the floor concerned the loud motorcycles heard on
Friday and Saturday nights. They apparently are travelling
in a group from or to Fudrucker's where weekly get-togethers
are held. TW stated that FHP has been notified and is
stationing a trooper in the area whenever possible. A white
Pontiac Grand-Am has been observed parked on Riverland near
Gulfstream for quite some time; long enough for weeds to
have grown up around it. TW said he would "red-tag" it. TW
also stated that the situation of the vendors at the
intersection of R'land and SR 7 is being addressed by BSO.
In addition, he said, the practice of cars parked at the
abandoned Burger King, either marked for sale or not, could
be towed. Approximately 10-15 tickets have been written to
through-trucks on R'land. Members were urged to call the
trucking company and complain. TW announced that there have
been several patrols by an unmarked boat in the LI area,
mostly in the afternoon. Plans to station a 17-foot unmarked
boat in LI is being discussed by BSO. It was asked from the
floor whether the "patrol boat" could have been up the
Nassau canal on two occasions recently at about 3AM. TW
stated, "I doubt it." He suggested that shrubs around
windows, although aesthetically appealing, are an invitation
to a burglar to enter the window undetected from the street.
OLD BUSINESS
2. The minutes from the Jan 1995 Trustee Meeting were read.
It was moved and seconded that they be accepted: carried.
3. Treasurer Campbell gave the treasurer's report, in which
she stated that the net balance was $6712.70. A projection
showed that with all dues collected there would be in excess
of $7000 in the treasury. Those in arrears were urged to pay
their dues. It was moved and seconded that the report be
accepted: carried.
4. GS outlined the procedures that will be followed in the
future vis-a-vis Association business at all meetings. He
stressed the importance of the committee approach to a
project, with periodic, regular reports.5. Committee Reports: Before each committee chairperson gave
his/her report, GS explained the general purpose of each
committee. In addition, he noted that each member could use
the 3x5 card at his seat to volunteer to work on a
committee.
Airport--GS reported explained that the preferential
runway concept is sometimes abused, and that the committee
will press the airport to adhere to their policy of using
runway 9L/9R during "calm" wind conditions. The committee is
still gathering data and unravelling government regulations
in an effort to require the airport to formalize and adhere
to strict noise-abatement procedures.
Landscaping--Joan Sheridan (JS) reported that the $106K
grant to install and maintain landscaping in R'land Rd. had
been approved. Both sides of R'land from 31st Ave. to SR 7
will be landscaped with tree plantings. She reported that
both the City and County are committed to maintaining the
project, including providing irrigation in those areas where
there is no sprinkling taking place from residential
systems.
Riverland Park--JS explained the problems connected with the
project; one side is in the County, the other in the City.
She reported that City Park officials have waffled on the
deal, stating that County residents would get more benefit
from the park than those in the City. Ft. Lauderdale Parks
Dept. wants us to submit a new proposal, outlining a passive
park with jogging trails, fitness stations, etc., on the
City-owned (east) side of R'land only.
DOT Landscaping--JS reported that meetings with DOT have
produced a commitment to plant sound-absorbing Buttonwoods
in the area between SR 84 and I595 along the river. It had
been suggested that a noise-level study be done with a
calibrated and certified noise meter before and after the
plantings to see if there is an acceptable reduction in
noise level. If not, DOT could be approached to install a
solid sound barrier (wall). Regarding the entry to LI off SR
7, JS stated that DOT owns that property and will tender bid
offerings on an entry-beautification/landscaping project on
24 Feb 1995 with bid closing to be 14 Apr 1995. DOT has
agreed to plant sea grapes and palms along the east side of
the down ramp onto SR 7, with a heavy concentration of
Aurica Palms along SR 7 against the fence at the original
R'land-SR 7 intersection.
Shopping Center--Kitty Stack (KS) reported that a kitchen-
cabinet shop, medical lab, and USPO transfer station are
currently slated to occupy the shopping center. There have
been problems with the roof that are being addressed. She
said that the owner of the property has been co-operative in
the past, but is moving slowly and cautiously. It was moved
and seconded that the owner be invited to an upcoming
meeting to explain his plans and to allow LICIA to express
its feelings of co-operation with the project: carried. It
was further moved and seconded that the Budget Truck
operation at the south end of the complex be monitored
closely to see if it is in compliance with all City and
County codes. Tony Spalding (TSp) volunteered to take on
this project.
Waterway Cleanup--JS announced that the annual waterway
cleanup project has been expanded to a statewide effort and
will take place on 6 May this year. She said that LI fielded
the largest number of volunteers last year.
Riverland Traffic--TSp outlined the activity of his
committee over the last year or so, and stated that
conditions unfortunately do not warrant either lights or
stop signs. A suggestion was made from the floor to look
into the possibility of installing speed humps.
Crime Watch--KS reported on the purpose and efficacy of the
Crime Watch program as it applies to LI. It was moved and
seconded that KS chair a crime-watch educational meeting for
LICIA members at a regular LICIA meeting: carried. The
meeting will be scheduled and a time and place will be
announced.
NEW BUSINESS
6. GS outlined a proposal to obtain and install a computer
system that could be used as a BBS for LI residents to
receive and send messages and announcements of LICIA
activities. It was moved and seconded that $1000 be expended
from the treasury to obtain and install the necessary
hardware and software to permit LICIA to conduct various
aspects of its business and to provide access, to LI
residents who have the appropriate computer and modem
equipment, to a BBS: carried. GS stated that the system
would be installed at his place of business in an
environment suitable for unattended computer operation.
7. GS proposed that advertising be carried in the
newsletter, and that revenue, in the form of a donation to
LICIA, from such an operation could offset the cost of
mailing, instead of hand-carrying, the newsletter to all
homes in LI. It was moved and seconded to accept the
proposal outlined above: carried.
8. GS called for alternate volunteers to help distribute
the newsletter to residents.
9. GS requested that the number of houses on each lane in
LI be confirmed, so as to make sure everyone in LI gets a
newsletter.
10. GS outlined the need for a calibrated, certified noise-
level meter that could be used for various projects (see
Minute 5, DOT). He described a unit currently in use by BSO
that appears to meet our requirements. It was moved and
seconded that $200 be expended from the treasury to obtain
a calibrated and certified noise-level meter: carried.
Discussion followed the motion to the effect that the
operator of the meter, or his procedure in its use, would
also have to be certified if there were to be any credence
placed on measurement results.
11. A proposal by Bob Krycki was made to investigate the
possible installation of streetlights on one or all lanes in
LI. He remarked that a preliminary probe had produced the
fact that streetlights would increase our taxes about
$1/house/month. It was moved and seconded that the members
present be polled for their opinion regarding the proposed
project: carried. The resulting poll produced more in favor
than against. It was then moved and seconded that a
Streetlight Committee be formed, with Bob Krycki as chair,
to investigate the details of obtaining streetlights on one
or all lanes in LI: carried. The Streetlight Committee as of
this moment will consist of:
Bob Krycki--Chair, 2673 Gulfstream (587-8333)
Dave Shoemaker, 2666 Gulfstream (587-6826)
Manuel Monteiro, 2678 Gulfstream (583-8494
Jim Mertz, 2672 Gulfstream (792-5122)
Neil Spokas, 2667 Gulfstream (583-5482)
Bill Brandecker, 2619 Gulfstream (791-6175)
It was moved and seconded that, subject to approval by the
Trustees, an explanation of the project, together with a
non-binding poll, be placed in the next newsletter: carried.
12. George Counts (GC) reported on a meeting he had just
attended that dealt with water quality. He stated that the
Peele-Dixie plant is drawing water from a well that has been
contaminated with certain chemicals. A "stripping" process
is in effect to bring the amount of contamination to or
below Federal and State standards. He stressed that the
water in this area is safe to drink. He has requested data
on a recent distribution analysis, which dealt with the
quality of the drinking water in our immediate area.
13. GC announced that Riverland Cleanup day this year will
be 4 March. He asked that all volunteers assemble at the
Middle School at 8AM on that day.
14. There was a question from the floor pertaining to the
possibility of a Postal Station in our area. No one had
heard anything about such a project.
15. A question from the floor addressed the percentage
representation of LICIA of all LI residents. President GS
said it probably was less than 50%. Once the computer system
(see Minute 6) is on line, this information can be gleaned
from a data base to be set up.
16. GS presented George Counts a "desk goodie," consisting
of a gavel and pen mounted on a marble base, as a token of
LICIA's appreciation of his "many years of service" to
LICIA.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:10PM.
Respectfully submitted, Terry Simonds, Secretary
