LAUDERDALE ISLES CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. 

                      MINUTES

           General Meeting, 21 May 1998

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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)/W Hbr
*Terry Simonds (TS)/Gulf      *Betty-Ann Campbell (BAC)/RS  
*Joan Sheridan (JS)/K Largo   *Jim Whetsel (JW)/RN
Audrey Edwards (AE)/Marath	*Jim Crockett (KL Alt) 
*Gill Martina (W Hbr Alt)

 1. The meeting was called to order by President Starkweather 
at 7:37PM.

 2. Lane Representation Tonight (based on sign-in sheet)
Andros--1
Bimini--3
Cat Cay--0
Duck Key--0
Flamingo--3
Gulfstream--1
Key Largo--6
Marathon--0
Nassau--7
Okeechobee--2
Sugarloaf--2
Tortugas--3
Whale Harbor--3
Riverland North--1
Riverland South--1
TOTAL incl. officers and trustees: 33

 3. President Starkweather gave a short update on the Pantry 
Pride property stating that we are presently setting up 
procedures and offers with regards the purchase of the 
property. Republic Industries may be approached as a source of 
funding backup. He stated that Trust for Public Land moves very 
slowly, requiring appraisals before they can disburse funds. He 
went on to say that heavy neighborhood support for the greenway 
probably swayed Mr. Amsdell to his present position. George 
Counts remarked from the floor that the City of Ft. Lauderdale 
Planning Commission will require quite a lot of trees and other 
planting at the site if it is developed as a storage facility.

 4. President Starkweather next introduced Rep. Tracy Stafford 
who summarized legislative activity this term. He reflected on 
several of his projects in the area of criminal justice. 
President Starkweather then introduced Mr. George Lemieux who 
is running for State Representative against Rep. Stafford. He 
stated his priorities are the people of Broward County, 
schools, crime, etc. In particular he targeted the manner in 
which pawn shops in the state are permitted to buy stolen goods 
with little or no determination of true ownership.

 5. It was MOVED and SECONDED that the minutes of the February 
1998 General Meeting be approved as written. The motion PASSED. 

 6. Treasurer Campbell reported a balance of $6033.67. It was 
MOVED and SECONDED that the treasurer's report be accepted. The 
motion PASSED. 

 7. Joan Sheridan reported on the status of the entryway 
planting project, saying that plants are ready and volunteers 
for each lane are needed. She said that those lanes that 
produce volunteers to do the work will have the plantings 
donated. In other words: no volunteers--no planting. She added 
that the planting program for Riverland Rd. is on track.

 8. Joan Sheridan reported on the Bennett David property, 
stating that Mr. David has accepted 2 county tracts in trade 
for his property on the river. She said there is less than 
$200,000 difference between these tracts and his riverfront 
property. He and Broward County are working out the 
differences.

 9. President Starkweather raised the issue of the 
"Classifieds" page on our web site. He mentioned that there is 
a hazy issue involved in posting ads on the site, in view of 
the fact that LICIA is classed as a non-profit group. A 
resident who wishes to place several ads on the web site was 
asked to postpone his plans until a decision could be made 
along these lines.

10. Joan Sheridan reported on a Yacht Club "Greenway Fund 
Raiser" proposed for 8 August 1998 at the LIY&TC. It is 
scheduled to be a "County & Western Cookout." Details later.

11. President Starkweather introduced Mr. Norman Wright of 
Novak Realty. He reported on an application by U.S. Rentals to 
change zoning from B3 to C1 so as to permit them to legally 
stay in business on SR7. They have been cited many times by the 
county for leasing/renting heavy equipment at the site in 
contempt of B3 regulations. He stated that a hearing is 
scheduled for 10 June 1998 and asked residents of Lauderdale 
Isles to call the zoning office and express opposition to U.S. 
Rental's request. Terry Simonds offered to publicize this 
situation vie our Newsletter EXTRA! E-mail service and to post 
details on the web site.

12. After a short discussion concerning the "Classifieds" page 
at the web site, it was MOVED and SECONDED that the trustees be 
empowered to research and/or seek advice from counsel if 
necessary concerning the issue of accepting ads for the web 
site vis-...-vis our non-profit status. The motion PASSED.

13. President Starkweather mentioned that LIY&TC has been very 
supportive of LICIA activities and that LICIA should support 
the club in return. After short discussion, it was MOVED and 
SECONDED that it be resolved that LICIA would support, 
publicize, and otherwise promote the LIY&TC whenever feasible 
or appropriate. The motion PASSED.

14. A resident from Flamingo Lane rose to complain about the 
recent bloom of vegetation in our canals. Neil Leibowitz of the 
Lauderdale Isles Water Management District responded that four 
canals had already been sprayed and the County is now waiting 
to see what the results of the spraying, if any, are. He added 
that the S. Florida Water Management District is also aware of 
our situation. It was noted that if salt water can get upriver 
and into the canals, the vegetation will die.

15. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned 
at 9:14PM

Respectfully submitted, Terry Simonds, Secretary