LAUDERDALE ISLES CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC.
MINUTES
General Meeting, 20 August 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)/Duck *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
*Joan Smith (JSm)/Marath Jim Crockett (JC) KL Alt
*Keith Lindgren (KL) T Alt
The meeting was called to order by President Starkweather at 7:37PM.
Representation by lane (based on signup sheet):
Andros--0
Bimini--1
Cat Cay--1
Duck Key--2
Flamingo--2
Gulfstream--4
Key Largo--5
Marathon--4
Nassau--1
Okeechobee--1
Riverland--1
Sugarloaf--1
Tortugas--1
Whale Harbor--1
TOTAL: 25
2. It was MOVED and SECONDED that the minutes of the May 1998 General
Meeting be approved as written. The motion PASSED.
3.President Starkweather introduced BSO Deputy Robert Anderson (RA).
He said that crime in Lauderdale Isles was down considerably, and
announced that there will be a National Night Out on Crime at St.
George's Park, 2 Sep, at 6:30-9PM. School truancy promises to be a
problem again this year, and all residents are urged to call BSO if
school-age children are seen out of school on a school day. Speeding
on Riverland Rd. was addressed, as well as the success of the COP
program. He went on to say that many arrests were made in Riverland
Village and that crime decreased immediately in that area.
4. President Starkweather next introduced BSO Deputy John Rall (JR),
who is with the county marine patrol. He remarked that the majority of
tickets written on this part of the river is to Lauderdale Isles
residents. When asked if there could be a program for the water
similar to the COP program, JR replied that it was in the works now,
but would be several months before the program could be in operation.
He urged residents to immediately report suspicious vessels, or those
operating illegally, to BSO at 911 or 765-4321. Also, if a vessel is
occupying more than 1/3 of the canal, one should call BSO or Code
Compliance. He went on to say that young operators are involved in the
majority of complaints, but parents do not seem to realize the
seriousness of the complaint and continue to allow their children to
operate their vessel after a citation has been written. He asked
Lauderdale Isles residents to please call BSO when activity is seen at
the access hatch under US441.
5. BAC gave the treasurer's report in which she stated an operating
balance of $6601.94. It was MOVED and SECONDED that her report be
accepted as read. The motion PASSED.
6. President Starkweather introduced Mr. George Lemieux (GL),
candidate for State Representative for District 92. GL was given ten
minutes to address the meeting. He spoke to the issues of the school
system, crime, and pawn shops, concluding by saying he would remain
until the close of the meeting to respond to questions.
7. President Starkweather introduced incumbent State Representative
for District 92 Tracy Stafford. Mr. Stafford was given ten minutes to
address the meeting. He responded to several of Mr. Lemieux's remarks
and gave a history of legislation passed by him in recent years, the
one having the most direct impact on Lauderdale Isles being the
appropriation he obtained for the Riverland Greenway project. He
concluded by saying he would remain until the close of the meeting to
respond to questions.
8. JS updated the Riverland Woods project, reporting that a hiccup in
some paperwork between two of the principals has resulted in a delay
in obtaining a financing commitment. The prospective funding source
has stated it is still interested in the project. She presented some
information given by Amsdell Corp., from the Sunset Civic Association
minutes, that stated the U-Store-It facility project has been approved
for 100k sq ft and that they are in the process of negotiating with
Dr. Uchin for the lot just to the north of the Pantry Pride property,
giving them an additional 20k sq ft for use as an entrance. Amsdell
Corp. went on to say that there will be a resident manager on the
property and that the facility will be open from 7AM to 7PM. There
will be no electricity or water provided to renters; bays are for
storage use only and no commercial activity will be permitted.
Security will be afforded by television and nighttime lighting, in
addition to the property's being fenced. She reported that Randy
Dunlap had spoken to Mr. Amsdell regarding his providing some sort of
right-of-way access from property north of the storage facility to the
Bennett David property on the river. Mr. Amsdell said he would not be
opposed to an easement for a trail to connect the two.
She went on to say that Bennett David has signed a letter of
acceptance for the trade of two county-owned parcels for his property
on the river. There would be a difference in dollars between the
properties involved, however. JS said that she had directed the SW
Coalition to send letters to the County Commissioners requesting that
appropriation for the Bennett David parcel (difference) be included in
the 1998-1999 fiscal budget. Representatives from local civic
associations will attend various budget workshops. She went on to say
that developments funds are available for the David property.
9. JS reported on the entrance-way landscaping project. She
introduced Billy Staros from Marathon lane, who has volunteered to
head up his lane's planting effort. It was mentioned that because of
the very hot weather lately, perhaps planting should be delayed a
while until things cool off. Several volunteers are still needed for
other lanes.
9. President Starkweather brought up the question of amending the
association's By-Laws to allow more than one trustee per lane. It was
MOVED and SECONDED that the By-Laws amendment previously submitted to
the general membership be approved, thereby permitting more than one
trustee per lane. The motion PASSED. (Secretary's note: an inspection
of the sign-in sheet showed the required quorum of paid members
voting.)
10. From the floor: How does one become a trustee? The lane in
question was Duck Key and the individual asking the question was
invited to volunteer at the next General Meeting.
11. President Starkweather called for volunteers to form a nominating
committee for the upcoming elections in November. The following came
forward:
Chair: Don Mackarowitz, 2524 Marathon 321-0092
Michael Connelly, Tortugas 584-0550
12. President Starkweather announced "The Jacksonville Neighborhood
Summit, Florida Neighborhoods Conference," to be held in Jax on 24-26
Sept.
13. President Starkweather called for volunteers to serve on a
committee to choose an annexation consultant. He went on to say that
Broward County will pay for the consultant, and presented a list of
consultants that would be available. After some discussion, the
following came forward:
Chair: Michael Connelly, Tortugas 584-0550
Larry Chaffinch, 2625 Gulfstream 791-0894
Craig Canning, 3404 SW 25th St. 587-3492
GC remarked that we should proceed cautiously in choosing a
consultant. President Starkweather charged the committee to check out
the CV's and track records of consultants. It was mentioned that there
isn't a serious time constraint in the choosing of a consultant.
14. President Starkweather announced there would be a dance at the
Yacht Club on 22 August; tickets on sale in the back. Proceeds to be
used to help the Greenway project.
15. Marion Dunn remarked that we should be aware of pool-repair
personnel dumping acid into the canal. Such action should be
discouraged and immediately reported to DNRP at 519-1499.
16. Norm Wright presented an update on the U.S. Rental zoning-change
situation, stating they had been cited for a violation of dumping
waste water illegally (a copy is on file with LICIA secretary). At the
latest zoning hearing, the zoning board unanimously voted against the
request to change zoning from B3 to C1. There is to be a hearing
before the County Commissioners on 28 September, which all members are
urged to attend. The SW Coalition will write letters of opposition to
the County Commissioners.
17. There was a short discussion of eliminating the August General
Meeting because of low attendance. A suggestion was made to swap the
Aug General Meeting with the Sep Trustee Meeting. President
Starkweather said he would bring the issue to the Sep 1998 Trustee
Meeting.
18. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:18PM.
Respectfully submitted, Terry Simonds, Secretary
