LAUDERDALE ISLES CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION 
MINUTES 
General Meeting 20 September 2001 
LIGM200109 

Trustees present at the meeting indicated by an asterisk (*). 

  Attendance by lane (in addition to above):

Andros........ 7  
Bimini........ 3  
Cat Cay....... 2  
Duck (All).... 2  
Flamingo...... 3  
Gulfstream.... 5  
Key Largo..... 4  
Marathon...... 3  
Nassau........ 3  
Okeechobee.... 2  
Sugarloaf..... 9  
Tortugas...... 1  
Whale Hbr..... 1  
Riverland-N... 0  
Riverland-S... 0 
VISITOR....... 2  
TOTAL = 47

1. President Craig Canning called the meeting to order at 7:39PM.

2. In the absence of the treasurer, President Craig Canning gave the treasurer's report, which stated a balance of $13,191.78.

3. President Craig Canning introduced BSO Deputy Tabitha Brown who stated that there had been one auto theft in the area. Other than that, crime here in the Isles is the lowest in the district. Those present gave BSO a round of applause for their diligence in the handling of the burglaries in the Isles in July. 

4. Pete Sheridan reported on the activities of the pre-annexation agreement subcommittee (PAC) saying it had met four times. He said there are seven items to be addressed in the agreement. 1--Zoning and Code Enforcement; 2--Police, Fire, and EMT Service; 3--Utilities; 4--Noise Pollution (Airport/Highway); 5--Parks, Greenways, Open Land; 6--Waterways Maintenance; 7--Master Plan for the SW Section

Pete requested suggestions from all residents to be e-mailed to him directly at: Psherida@bellsouth.net or to him via our website. Terry Simonds said that suggestions via the website can be made by clicking on any page at www.licia.org where the link "contact us" appears. PAC was charged with having a draft agreement document ready for all residents in time for the November 2001 general meeting.

5. Chief Canfield assured us that even though many BSO assets will be working on the terrorist situation, Lauderdale Isles will see no reduction in service. He went on to say that BSO takes truancy seriously and asked us to call if children are seen out of school during school hours. In addition, he said that if we see anyone harassing foreign nationals, particularly those who appear to be of Arabic persuasion, please call BSO immediately and report the incident.

6. President Craig Canning stated that we are part of a larger area of the SW portion of Ft. Lauderdale. He invited everyone to attend the SW Coalition meetings as well as our meetings to stay abreast of annexation proceedings. "As the SW area goes, so goes Lauderdale Isles," he remarked. Joan Sheridan noted that the SW Coalition holds meetings at 7:30PM the third Monday of each month at the West Lauderdale Baptist Church on Davie Blvd. (See minute 10 below)

7. Joan Sheridan reported on the property north of the storage facility, at the SE corner of Riverland Rd. and SR7, stating that the development corporation for the property has contacted Publix asking if they would consider building a new store there to replace the one on Davie Blvd. Joan went on to say that the SW Coalition is strongly in favor of developing the property into a passive greenway to be connected to Riverland Woods on the river and she has written to Publix ob behalf of the coalition expressing its views on the matter. A straw vote was taken to determine the consensus of those present: one dissenting vote prevented unanimous vote in favor of a grocery store's not being built on the property. It was then MOVED and SECONDED that Craig write a letter to Publix outlining the greenway project and LICIA's standing on the matter. The motion PASSED.

8. Joan Sheridan then reported that developers have bought up all the available open land, money for the purchase of which had been raised by a bond issue. She asked for suggestions for land to be purchased be sent to Craig, either directly or via the website. Please include your name and contact information and a complete description of the property. Craig will include your suggestions in a letter to the appropriate people. Joan stated that a letter was sent from the Municipal Services Board to the County Commission requesting that it instruct staff to help individual civic associations to fill out grant applications to obtain suitable open-land properties. A vote had not been taken as of meeting time.

9. President Craig Canning reported on EPA progress in cleaning up the Peale-Dixie wellfield of contamination originating from the oil-processing facility to the south. He stated that EPA has issued a record of decision and that the responsible parties, the city of Ft. Lauderdale and the EPA are in negotiations to determine ultimate responsibilities and procedures for cleaning up our water supply.

10. The question of changing meeting nights from Thursdays to some other night was raised. After discussion, it was decided that meetings should be held on a Monday night. Craig will check with the club. Joan Sheridan said she would coordinate with the SW Coalition vis-à-vis their meeting night. It was suggested from the floor that meeting signs should be placed on both sides of the stop signs, and that their wording would reflect the appropriate evening. After discussion, it was MOVED and SECONDED that LICIA have two new signs per lane manufactured in a professional manner and LICIA pay for them. The motion PASSED.

11. President Craig Canning addressed the matter of the board of trustees having taken a position on whether to join Dania Beach or Ft. Lauderdale. It had been the intention to have a vote tonight on the question. After discussion, however, it was agreed by all present that we didn't have enough facts on either city to vote intelligently. In addition, it was felt that by voting for one city over the other at this time, Lauderdale Isles could lose any bargaining leverage with both cities. It was therefore decided by those present that no vote would be held tonight. PAC is to have facts before us at the next general meeting. In addition President Craig Canning requested to know the standing of every trustee regarding the choice of cities in time for the November 2001 general meeting, and that there be a 2/3 majority of trustee preference for one city.

12. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:42PM.

Respectfully submitted, Terry Simonds, Secretary 

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