LAUDERDALE
ISLES CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
MINUTES
General
Meeting 18 May 2000
LIGM200005
Trustees present at the meeting indicated
by an asterisk (*).
Andros:
Tim Moshier
Bimini:
*Dirk Lowry
Neil Leibowitz
Cat Cay:
*Elaine Peterick
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 Joan Smith
Nassau:
*Ray Figueroa
Stephanie Brandon
Okeechobee:
*Ann Guardino
Sugarloaf:
*Bobbye Atha
Jerry Kmet
Tortugas:
Geri Connelly
*Keith Lindgren
Whale Harbor:
*Bud Bracey Craig McKewen
Riv’land N:
Jim Whetsel
Riv’land S:
Betty-Anne Campbell
Attendance by Lane (based on sign-in
sheet):
Andros........
2
Bimini........ 5
Cat Cay....... 3
Duck (All).... 1
Flamingo...... 2
Gulfstream.... 3
Key Largo..... 6
Marathon...... 3
Nassau........ 3
Okeechobee.... 2
Sugarloaf..... 10
Tortugas...... 4
Whale Hbr..... 4
Riverland-N... 0
Riverland-S... 1
VISITOR....... 3
TOTAL = 52
1.
President Rich Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:41PM.
2. President Rich Thompson introduced the trustees and alternates.
3.
The meeting was adjourned for a short time while BSO handed out “The Club”
theft-deterrent device to those in attendance.
4.
The meeting reconvened and President Rich Thompson introduced Charles Klinger
and Pat Saba from Broward County Zoning Services. Mr. Klinger answered questions
concerning parking, RV’s, boats, trailers, commercial vehicles, etc. He stated
that his office would be conducting a sweep of Lauderdale Isles in the near
future to identify infractions. He went on to say that the sweep would take
place during the day, evenings, and on weekends. In particular, they will be
looking for commercial vehicles regularly parked at residences.
5.
BSO Deputy Dave Currie reported that crime was still down in the Isles. He did,
however, mention that there had been a rash of burglaries from commercial
vehicles north of Riverland Rd. He warned us not to leave tools, ladders, air
compressors, etc., in a vehicle overnight. We in the Lauderdale Isles should be
especially vigilant along these lines, for if we are seen as “easy
pickings,” a trend of burglaries could develop.
6.
Treasurer Keith Lindgren reported a balance of $10,622.81. He added that we now
have 203 dues-paid members, including 19 that have paid this evening It was
MOVED and SECONDED that the treasurer’s report be accepted. The motion PASSED.
7.
It was MOVED and SECONDED that the reading of the minutes of the February 2000
general meeting be dispensed with and that those minutes be accepted as written.
The motion PASSED.
8.
President Rich Thompson reported on the status of the T-docks at Hacienda Cove
saying that they will not be as large as originally planned. The Hacienda Cove
management stated that they have allocated $2400 per unit for landscaping of the
area. Boat storage and launching will not be allowed at the ramp on their
property, but kayaks will be available for rent. The management went on to say that they would be willing to
have their landscaping people come to Lauderdale Isles residents to live on the
ends of the canals to help them “spruce up” their properties so that
residents of Hacienda Cove would have a nicer view.
9.
President Rich Thompson asked for volunteers to assist Ollie Kollman with the
newsletter production on a more or less permanent basis.
10. President Rich Thompson opened the
issue of the proposed rezoning of the area now occupied by the Bradford and
Roscioli yards. He introduced Gary Starkweather who presented a flow chart
outlining three responses to the rezoning that we residents of Lauderdale Isles
could take:
1--Not opposed, request to be “kept in the loop”
2--Have
some concerns, work with Davie and the yards
3--Opposed,
fight it tooth and nail
Rich then took the floor a spoke to the
issue of adopting option 2. After discussion, it was MOVED and SECONDED that
option 2 is to be adopted. Further, a committee of 5-10 residents of Lauderdale
Isles is to be formed to schedule meetings with the Town of Davie and Mr.
Roscioli for the purpose of negotiation of terms and conditions acceptable to
all concerned. The motion PASSED.
The following residents signed up to be on
the above committee:
George Counts 584-4926
Ray Figueroa 327-9259
Steve Siems 583-6834
Robert Trafford 587-8311
Jerry Gottsacker 583-2324
Pam Henegar 467-3995 or 587-9782
Anker Pearce 584-2293
Elaine Peterick 792-7019
Dirk Lowry 584-3783
Pete Sheridan suggested that a letter be
sent to Mr. Roscioli and the Town of Davie stating the consensus of those
present tonight. It was MOVED and SECONDED that such letter be sent as soon as
possible. The motion PASSED.
11. Ann Guardino called for volunteers to
help with the neighborhood cleanup on 10 June. Members were asked to use the
sign-up sheet.
12. Elaine Peterick announced that there
would be a fund-raising plant swap at the yacht club on 24 June and invited all
to come.
13. President Rich Thompson stated that he
had some “Save The Manatee” signs that he would like all residents on the
south end of all canals to display.
14. President Rich Thompson said that the
completion date for the park under construction across from the storage facility
is July 2000.
15. Rich mentioned that the tone of
articles in the latest newsletter was somewhat negative and called for more
positive thinking in the future.
16. Rich also mentioned that our web site
now contains a page that addresses zoning issues and invited all to visit the
site.
17. There being no further business, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:31PM
Respectfully submitted, Terry Simonds,
Secretary