LAUDERDALE ISLES CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
MINUTES
General Meeting 17 February 2000
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Trustees present at the meeting indicated by an asterisk (*).
Andros: Tim Moshier Bimini: *Dirk Lowry Cat Cay: *Michael Connelly Duck Key: *Rick Cunningham *Thomas Hamer Flamingo: *Jay Hinchcliffe *Patricia Coba Gulfstream: *Terry Simonds Ginny Chaffinch Key Largo: *Joan Sheridan *Jim Crockett Marathon: *Robert Trafford Nassau: *Ray Figueroa Okeechobee: *Ann Guardino Sugarloaf: *Bobbye Atha Tortugas: Geri Connelly *Keith Lindgren Whale Hbr: *Bud Bracey Riv'land N: Jim Whetsel Riv'land S: Betty-Anne Campbell
Attendance by Lane (based on sign-in sheet):
Andros........ 2 Bimini........ 3 Cat Cay....... 2 Duck (All).... 4 Flamingo...... 6 Gulfstream.... 2 Key Largo..... 5 Marathon...... 4 Nassau........ 3 Okeechobee.... 3 Sugarloaf..... 6 Tortugas...... 2 Whale Hbr..... 3 Riverland-N... 0 Riverland-S... 0 VISITOR....... 2 (BSO) TOTAL = 47
1. President Rich Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:37PM.
2. President Rich Thompson introduced District 5 Chief Steve Canfield and Deputy Dave Currie of BSO. Chief Canfield reported that crime is down in the area, some 11% below last year, and stated the reduction is in part due to our cooperation with BSO in reporting suspicious activity, etc. He went on to say that BSO would donate "The Club" to LICIA members in the near future. He then gave one club to President Rich Thompson for immediate raffle or whatever.
He offered to present a program on Domestic Violence and Stalking and a program on Gang Awareness to interested residents at some time in the future.
The chief went on to report that there had been two break-ins at the Riverland food store and one at the Farm Store. The perpetrator of the Riverland Food Store robberies has been arrested and is serving time. His arrest was in a great part due to a citizen alerting BSO to a man possessing and selling large quantities of cigarettes on the street. It turned out that cigarettes were among the items stolen. The robbery at the Farm Store is unsolved at this time.
In other business, the chief presented a letter of support from BSO for the reducing of the speed on the lanes from 30 mi/h to 25 mi/h. In effect, this letter cuts through a lot of red tape at the Broward County Traffic Engineering Dept. and may result in a study to lower the speed being initiated quickly.
From the floor, a question was raised concerning a prostitute plying her trade near the Farm Store area. Chief Canfield directed us to call 911 immediately if she is seen "working" the area.
From the floor, a question was raised concerning the problem of graffiti in our neighborhood. The chief acknowledged there is a problem from time to time and requested we call Deputy Currie at 321-4800 to report graffiti. If we see someone in the act of painting graffiti, the chief suggested we call 911 immediately.
On the complaint of a neighbor on Flamingo Lane regarding kids lounging about on private property while waiting for a bus after school, the chief said he would contact the appropriate officials at the New River Middle School and advise them of the situation.
After further discussion of speeding on the lanes, the chief stated that stepped-up enforcement will be in place very soon and for residents to "...watch out!"
3. Keith Lindgren presented the treasurer's report, in which he stated a balance of $8952.93 as of 31 Jan 2000. He went on to report that as of today there are 102 paid members; approximately 17% of the total residents in the Isles. It was MOVED and SECONDED that the report be accepted as presented. The motion PASSED.
4. After short discussion, it was MOVED and SECONDED that the reading of the minutes of the November 1999 General Meeting be dispensed with, as they have been posted on the LICIA web site for all to see. The motion PASSED.
5. President Rich Thompson reported that the petition regarding the T-docks proposed by Hacienda Village was delivered to DNRP. In effect, this means that the developer must reply in writing to us with details of the proposed docks. A comment from the floor stated that the Army Corps of Engineers had been very concerned about a boat ramp being built near the yacht club, and that they should be made aware of the docks proposed. President Rich Thompson stated that a copy of the petition had been sent to the USCOE. The "submerged land lease," mentioned in several documents, apparently does not exist per se, and is being written as work progresses on the project. President Rich Thompson stated that we must stay on top of this to make sure all is done correctly and by law.
6. Joan Sheridan reported on the progress of Riverland Woods Park, stating that money is now available and the work on the park will proceed. She cautioned, however, that there are many meetings in store before we can start launching boats.
7. Joan Sheridan reported on the ISTEA grant for beautification along Riverland Rd. The irrigation system is being installed now, and landscaping will begin soon. However, the stormwater- drainage project will inevitably damage the plantings, as the proposed drain line will run along Riverland Rd. from 31st Ave. to 35th Ave. It was decided by DOT and Broward County that landscaping would be installed from US441 around the S-bend to 35th Ave. and then suspended until the drain lines have been installed. At that time the landscaping would be completed to 31st Ave.
8. Joan Sheridan reported on the Florida Petroleum Preprocessors superfund project in Davie saying that simple, one-sheet reports will be prepared to summarize the information published by the US EPA. These concise reports are to be written in a language we laymen can understand. Joan went on to say that public hearings are scheduled for the future, the exact dates yet to be determined.
9. Rick Cunningham suggested that a committee be formed to work on the speeding situation on our lanes. Bill Balph of Gulfstream and Ray Figueroa of Nassau volunteered to serve on the committee.
10. Rick Cunningham reported on the annexation study, saying that the Scope of Services document had been received and will be published to the web site soon. He said that if things proceed along on schedule, we should have some sort of a final report by June of this year.
11. President Rich Thompson announced that the web site now contains a "Recommended Contractor" page and invited everyone to check it out.
12. Joan Sheridan reported on the upcoming Waterway Cleanup to be held on Saturday 25 March 2000 at the yacht club. Batteries will be accepted at the club that day only for recycling.
13. The beautification award for this quarter was presented to John and Teresa Brewer of Nassau. Unfortunately they were not present at the meeting and the plaques will be delivered to them.
14. President Rich Thompson announced that several meeting- notice signs were needed. It was determined that four new signs were needed and would be made.
15. A comment from the floor was made concerning a tree on the swale of Riverland Rd. whose branches are covering the school blinker. Deputy Currie said he would look into it.
16. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40PM
Respectfully submitted, Terry Simonds, Secretary