LAUDERDALE ISLES CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC.
MINUTES
General Meeting, 19 November 1998
LIGM199811.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)/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

1. The meeting was called to order by President Starkweather at 7:50PM.

Representation by lane, excluding trustees, (based on signup sheet):

Andros........ 0
Bimini........ 0
Cat Cay....... 0
Duck (All).... 1
Flamingo...... 1
Gulfstream.... 2
Key Largo..... 1
Marathon...... 7
Nassau........ 3
Okeechobee.... 1
Sugarloaf..... 3
Tortugas...... 3
Whale Hbr..... 0
Riverland-N... 0
Riverland-S... 0
TOTAL = 22

2. It was MOVED and SECONDED that the minutes of the August 1998 General Meeting be approved as written. Without discussion, the motion PASSED.

3. President Starkweather remarked on a County publication concerning natural pesticides. He added that several copies were available tonight for those who would want one.

4. President Starkweather raised the issue of the entry-way landscaping project, saying that there are still several lanes that need planting. After some discussion, it was MOVED and SECONDED that a one-time budget of $200 be approved for the purpose of paying for time and materials for a gardener to finish planting, fertilizing, mulching, and stabilizing the entry-way landscaping on those lanes yet unplanted. The motion PASSED.

After some discussion, it was agreed that Gary Starkweather would supervise the collection of plants from the nursery and the planting of these plants as appropriate. The plants are to be temporarily stored at ANI behind the locked fence.

5. After discussion, it was MOVED and SECONDED that an annual budget of $600 be established for the maintenance of the entry-way plantings on all lanes. The motion PASSED.

It was agreed that Gary Starkweather would chair a committee to supervise the maintenance of all entry-way plantings for as long as George Lewis can be used as a professional gardener. It was suggested that perhaps the homeowners at each corner could be asked to keep an eye on things and water, weed, etc., as required.

6. Treasurer Betty-Ann Campbell presented the treasurer's report in which she stated a balance of $6640.77. It was MOVED and SECONDED that the treasurer's report be accepted as read. The motion PASSED.

7. President Starkweather announced that Ollie Kollman of 2430 Sugarloaf Lane has volunteered to be the editor of the association's quarterly Newsletter.

8. President Starkweather announced that a Whale Harbor resident has offered to donate gratis some small trees, shrubs, etc., to anyone in the Isles who may want one. The plants will be stored in the locked fenced area at ANI.

9. President Starkweather raised the issue of the proposed County-initiated change to the zoning regulations. He stated that most of the changes are in response to a State-mandated order to have all local and county zoning regulations read roughly the same. He went on to say that one change that could have a severe impact on Lauderdale Isles homeowners is the allowance of "Group Homes," in which several or many unrelated people could be housed.

Gary went on to say that we have about 90 days in which to respond to a document received from the Zoning and Code Enforcement office of the County. Copies of this document are available tonight.

George Counts stated that attendance at County hearings is extremely important. The next scheduled hearings are 12 Dec and 22 Dec. He urged as many as possible to attend.

10. George Counts reported that water-quality testing is underway, and that he will be meeting with the engineers soon to establish the protocol for testing.

11. Joan Sheridan reported that the request of U.S. Rentals for a change of zoning for their facility on US441 had been denied. Norm Wright added several details that described the case history and the denial process.

12. President Starkweather introduced Don Mackaravitz, chairman of the Nominating Committee, who presented the slate of nominations for new officers of the Lauderdale Isles Civic Improvement Association.

President--none
Vice President--Ann Guardino
Treasurer--Keith Lindgren
Secretary--Terry Simonds

It was MOVED and SECONDED that the names in nomination be accepted. The motion PASSED.

After discussion, and nominations from the floor, it was MOVED and SECONDED that the slate of nominees for officers of the association be amended to:

President--Ann Guardino
Vice President--Marion Dunn
Treasurer--Keith Lindgren
Secretary--Terry Simonds

The motion PASSED. Those present showed their appreciation for the work done by the outgoing officers and welcomed the incoming officers.

Gary Starkweather stated that the facilities of his company, ANI, Inc., would be at the disposal of the board as a token of ANI's contribution to the community.

13. Gary Starkweather handed the gavel to President Guardino. She recognized Steve Siems of Nassau Lane who rose to announce that the County building code as we now know it will probably be replaced by 2000 by a code that closely parallels that of the State, and eventually of the country as whole.

14. President Guardino then initiated the affirmation of trustees for the coming year.

LANE          PRIMARY            ALTERNATE
----          -------            ---------
Andros        Randy Dunlap       none
Bimini        Neil Leibowitz     none
Cat Cay       Marion Dunn        none
Duck Key      Rick Cunningham    Thomas Hammer
Flamingo      Jay Hinchcliffe    Patricia Coba
Gulfstream    Terry Simonds      Ginny Chaffinch
Key Largo     Joan Sheridan      Jim Crockett
Marathon      Don Mackaravitz    Joan Smith
Nassau        Ray Figueroa       Stephanie Brandon
Okeechobee    Ann Guardino       none
Sugarloaf     Tony Torti         Bobbye Atha
Tortugas      Geri Connelly      Keith Lindgren
Whale Hbr     Harriet Hodgsen    Gill Martina
Riv. North    Jim Whetsel        none
Riv. South    none               Betty-Ann Campbell

It was MOVED and SECONDED that the above trustees and alternate trustees be accepted to serve as representatives of their lanes. The motion PASSED.

15. Joan Sheridan announced that the Lift Up Davie Boulevard Christmas Parade has been cancelled.

16. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:21PM.

Respectfully submitted, Terry Simonds, Secretary