LAUDERDALE ISLES CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC.

MINUTES

General Meeting, 20 November 1997

LIGM199711.TXT

Trustees present at the meeting (based on sign-in sheet) are
indicated by an asterisk (*):

 *Randy Dunlap (RD)/Andros            *George Counts (GC)/Nassau
 *Neil Leibowitz (NL)/Bim                 *Ann Guardino (AG)/Okee
 *Marion Dunn (MD)/Cat Cay           *Tony Torti (TT)/Sugarloaf
 *Tony Spalding (Tsp)/34th                Geri Connelly (Geri)/Tort
 *Jay Hinchcliffe (JH)/Flam               *Harriet Hodgsen (HH)/WH
 *Terry Simonds (TS)/Gulf                *Betty-Ann Campbell (BAC)/RS  
 *Joan Sheridan (JS)/K Largo            *Jim Whetsel (JW)/RN
  Audrey Edwards (AE)/Marath

 1. The meeting was called to order by President Starkweather at
7:46PM with some 36 souls in attendance.

 2. BAC presented the Treasurer's report in which she reported a
balance to date of $4256.97. It was MOVED and SECONDED that the
Treasurer's report be accepted as read. The motion PASSED.

 3. It was MOVED and SECONDED that the reading of the minutes of
the August 1997 General Meeting be dispensed with and the minutes
be accepted as written. The motion PASSED. 

 4. President Starkweather opened the floor to nominations for
next-year's officers. No nominations were offered; all current
officers were re-elected to a one-year term.

 5. President Starkweather then polled all trustees present to
see if they would serve another year. In particular, GS elicited
support for an all-out campaign for educating Lauderdale Isles
residents about the annexation situation. He went on to say that
the method of education would be up to the trustee(s) for each
lane. Those trustees present answered in the affirmative. To make
things run more smoothly, alternate trustees were solicited for
all lanes. Those volunteering were:

     Andros--none
     Bimini--none
     Cat Cay--none
     Duck Key--none
     Flamingo--none
     Gulfstream--Ginny Chaffinch
     Key Largo--Jim Crockett
     Marathon--Joan Smith (primary, replacing Audrey Edwards)
     Nassau--Stephanie Brandon
     Okeechobee--none
     Sugarloaf--Connie Chin
     Turtugas--Keith Lindgren
     Whale Harbor--Gill Martina
     Riverland North--none
     Riverland South--none

6. President Starkweather remarked that the civic association
now has a web site on the internet and offered words of
congratulations and thanks to Terry Simonds and Kyle Dunn for 
the work they have done on this project. 

7. President Starkweather raised the issue of dues. He said that
in order to maintain a sufficient level of funds in the treasury
for unforseen events, we might have to raise dues. After some
discussion, it was MOVED and SECONDED that we should consider a
membership drive to increase the number of dues-paying members
rather than increasing the dues. After discussion, which included
suggestions of waiting until an issue arises then asking for
money, the motion FAILED. It was mentioned from the floor that
dues to an active an effective civic association are the best
investment we can make in our homes. After more discussion, it
was MOVED and SECONDED that the dues be raised to $15 effective
immediately. The motion PASSED.

 8. From the floor it was MOVED and SECONDED that a membership
drive be initiated and that twice a year in a specific newsletter
we publish a list of persons who are members of LICIA so we know
who are members and who are not. The motion PASSED. President
Starkweather then called for a volunteer to chair the membership
drive. Steve ()volunteered for the position stating he could
start work after Feb 1998. His offer was accepted.

 9. Mark Olsen gave a report on the conversion of the Pantry
Pride property into Riverland Woods. He stated that the Ft.
Lauderdale City Commission meeting on 18 Nov went well, and that
the City of Ft. Lauderdale has allocated $4000 to do an appraisal
of the property. The appraisal will then be presented to Mr.
Amsdell, the Pantry Pride property owner. If he agrees, then
Trust for Public Land will get an option to buy the property. If
he disagrees, we are back to square one. Mark emphasized that
city officials were very interested in seeing this thing go
through. He also mentioned that Rep. Tracy Stanford and Sen.
Scott have agreed to jointly sponsor a bill allocating $500,000
of State funds towards purchasing the Pantry Pride property. He
said Gov. Chiles has given us indication that he is in favor of
the project and odds are that he would not veto the bill. The
present thrust is towards acquiring the Pantry Pride property.
The Trust for Public Land will work on acquiring the two
properties to the north. JS mentioned that Steve Somerville (sp?)
of DNRP told her that the project is a candidate for the Tree
Trust fund. This would mean that trees could be planted and paid
for from that fund, rather than from some other grant source. RD
stated that this project will have a profound effect on property
values in this area, and that we must all pull together to see
the project to fruition. When asked about the billboard now on
the B. David property, he said that it would just "go away" in a
year or so when the contract runs out.

10. GC reported on the Hacienda Village project saying that the
Town of Davie has approved the multi-family, three-story project.
He said, however, that the developers may come back at a later
date and ask for higher density. GS mentioned that the county had
contacted LICIA for its views on the project before taking action
themselves.

11. Re the proposed drainage project, President Starkweather said
LICIA sent a letter to DNRP asking them to halt the project,
which they have apparently done. DNRP is going to evaluate
outfalls from other OES French drain projects before they will
reconsider allowing this project to proceed. OES has not
contacted LICIA since the October 1997 trustee meeting as they
said they would.

12. Under new business, it was MOVED and SECONDED to reimburse JS
$20 for aerial photographs she obtained for use in the Riverland
Woods project. The motion PASSED. 

13. It was MOVED and SECONDED to reimburse ANI Site Development
$100 it paid for domain fee for two years. This in connection
with our web site. The motion PASSED.

14. JS reported on the Lift Up Davie Blvd. Christmas Parade,
which will be held on 6 Dec 1997 at 9AM. Volunteers are needed to
help with the float. It was MOVED and SECONDED that $25 be paid
out to the parade committee for float-registration fee. The
motion PASSED.

15. Steve Siems (583-6834) offered to show anyone his plumbing and electrical
plans for the home he is renovating on Nassau Lane. These plans
show the location of electrical and plumbing lines, and should be
of great interest to anyone doing similar renovation.

16. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:30PM.

Respectively submitted, Terry Simonds, Secretary.