LAUDERDALE ISLES CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOC., INC.
General Meeting, 15 Feb 1996
1. The meeting was called to order by Pres. Gary
Starkweather (GS) at 7:46PM. Approximately 30 souls were in
attendance.
2. GS recognized Sgt. Larry Whitford (LW) of the BSO Marine
Unit. He reported that the Marine Unit now has a 17-foot
boat on a dock on Bimini Lane. Locating the boat here in the
Isles has dramatically reduced their response time to
incidents here. He reported that there have been several
complaints in the area, most of which seem to be concerned
with juveniles in inflatibles that are not properly equipped
and/or the operator's not wearing the proper PFD's. LW
suggested that parents with boats make sure their boats are
properly equipped and that all members of the family are
thoroughly familiar with vessel operation and the rules of
the road. He stated that the overall situation here in the
Isles was quite good, having improved quite a bit over the
past several years.
3. GS recognized BSO Deputy J.T. Kelly (JK). Deputy Wilson
was ill this evening, so JK is his replacement. The subject
of speeding on Riverland was raised from the floor. It was
noted that the police can only do so much in this matter. It
is up to us, the residents, to help by following,
identifying, and reporting to the proper source incidents of
trucks running through the Isles on R'Land Rd. JK said he
would definitely look into the report of a beverage delivery
truck that has been reported speeding along R'Land Rd. on
Tuesdays.
4. GS announced that copies of the last general meeting
would be available to whomever wants one. It was MOVED and
SECONDED that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with.
The motion PASSED.
5. In the absence of treasurer Betty Ann Campbell, GS
reported that in general "...expenses are less than income."
6. GS referred to the Newsletter article on the Ad Hoc
Committee on Annexation. George Counts (GC) announced that
the deadline for annexation, mentioned in the report, has
essentially been dropped. He mentioned Tracy Stafford's
letter of explanation,. which also contained a copy of the
language of the report. The net result of the exercise is
that we will have a say in the matter of annexation. GC
stated that Unincorporated Broward County comprises some
150,000 people, while only about 140,000 are in Ft.
Lauderdale. Joan Sheridan asked if a petition drive would be
in order. GC responded in the negative, saying "...probably
not now--maybe later." For now he suggested we watch the
situation closely.
7.Pete Charbonneau (PC) presented a report from the sign
committee. Several alternatives of design were presented.
Joan Sheridan (JS) stated that Broward County would
financially assist us with our sign project. We must submit
a proposal to them that outlines what we want to do. Pete
Sheridan MOVED and the motion was SECONDED that the proper
documentation be submitted to Ted Vitale, Comprehensive and
Neighborhood Planning Division, Broward County, with regards
our signing project at the entrance to each lane. The motion
PASSED. PC stated that the costs for signs would be about
$600 per lane. JS MOVED and it was SECONDED that two signs
be installed at the entrance to each of the 13 lanes in LI.
The motion PASSED. Discussion then centered around the
design of each sign. It was MOVED and SECONDED that the
design of the sign should be as follows:
a. There shall be a logo of a sailboat on a wavy sea
together with the partial view of a palm tree to the
left side of the logo field.
b. The logo field shall be essentially circular and shall
appear at the left side of a rectangular sign. The
size of the logo field shall be of such size that it
protrudes above and beyond the left and upper limits
of the rectangular sign.
c. The words "Lauderdale Isles" shall appear in the lower
portion of the right-hand section of the rectangular
sign.
d. The name of the street where the sign is to be
installed shall appear in the upper portion of the
right-hand section of the sign.
e. The size of the sign (width, height, and thickness)
shall be such that the sign can be installed on
existing concrete posts.
The motion PASSED. PC then outlined several methods of
construction and materials that could be used. These
included concrete, wood, fiberglass, and recycled materials.
After discussion, it was MOVED and SECONDED that the signs
be made from fiberglass; a mold be made of the general
design of the sign; the individual lane name would be
affixed later. The motion PASSED. It was further MOVED and
SECONDED to empower the sign committee and the Board of
Trustees to issue bids and decide on courses of action to be
taken to have signs installed at the entrance of each of 13
lanes in LI. The motion PASSED.
8. JS reported that a list of State properties, printed by
Tony Spalding from a State-provided database (some 400
pages) was given to Bennet David. Mt. David now has the list
and is perusing it for a piece of comparable property that
may be used in trade for the piece of land he now owns
behind the convenience store.
9. PC reported that he had heard that the abandoned
shopping center property may be slated to park vehicles
related to the auto-auction facility on SR7. It was
mentioned that new cars may be parked there as well. PC
stated that he had seen what looked like a fence-survey
party in the area.
10. GS announced the election of officers for 1996. It was
MOVED and SECONDED that the following slate of officers be
nominated to serve in 1996:
President--Gary Starkweather
Vice President--Joan Sheridan
Secretary--Terry Simonds
Treasurer--Betty Ann Campbell
Those nominated agreed to serve. The motion PASSED and the
above individuals were elected.
11. GC announced there would be a cleanup on Saturday, 17
Feb at 9AM at the middle school.
12. JS announced that the Waterway Cleanup date has been
changed to 30 March at 9AM at the Yacht Club.
13. Neil Leibowitz announced that there is a lot of East
Indian Hydrophyla in our canals. He cautioned against
cutting it into pieces, as this enhances its growth
potential. It was suggested that you run your boat in gear
at high tide only to sweep the growth out of the canal.
Also, if you can grapple it out without its falling apart,
then do so.
14. GC reported that the drinking-water quality in our area
is good by all standards.
15. There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:14PM
Respectfully submitted, Terry Simonds, Secretary
