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N O T   A P P R O V E D   A S   O F  23 MAY 2002
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LAUDERDALE ISLES CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION 

MINUTES

General Meeting 16 May 2002

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

Also present: President Craig Canning

Attendance by lane (based on sign-up sheet)

Andros........ 4 
Bimini........ 1 
Cat Cay....... 1 
Duck (All).... 1 
Flamingo...... 0 
Gulfstream.... 2 
Key Largo..... 7 
Marathon...... 1 
Nassau........ 3 
Okeechobee.... 1 
Sugarloaf..... 4 
Tortugas...... 4 
Whale Hbr..... 2 
Riverland-N... 1 
Riverland-S... 0 
VISITOR....... 3 
TOTAL = 35

 1. President Craig Canning called the meeting to order at 7: 40PM.

 2. Craig announced that there were petitions at the back of the room pertaining to the airport-expansion project. He invited all to sign the petition, which states our support for expansion of the south runway over other alternatives.

 3. Keith Lindgren gave the treasurer’s report, which showed a balance to date of $16,237.29. It was MOVED and SECONDED that the report be accepted. The motion PASSED.

 4. Bob Wright from the county parks and recreation dept. reported on the progress of Riverland Woods park. Architectural drawings of the area were available. He explained that the park could be tied into a riverside park along the river under the US-441 bridge. Riverland Woods park, as it is now configured, will have spaces for nine vehicles with boat trailers. In addition, there will be room for nine more vehicles without trailers. Approximately two of the five acres (40%) will ultimately be paved. Hours, lighting, bathrooms, landscaping, etc., will be determined by the city. Parking could be expanded in the future. Developed by the county, the park will eventually be turned over to the city of Ft. Lauderdale who will manage the park. Landscaping will be provided in the rear of homes on the west side of Whale Harbor Lane. There are no plans for a fence along the back lot lines of those homes. The goal is to have the project complete by June 2003.

 5. Lt. Wright and Det. Smith from BSO gave a report on crime in the Isles. Although crime was generally down, there were two boat thefts and one vehicle theft reported. There was a complaint of busses speeding down Riverland Rd. The principles of the schools involved were notified. They stated that the actual transition time for police coverage by BSO to Ft. Lauderdale would be 1 October 2002.

 6. Sgt. Mike Martine and Officer Joliet of the Ft. Lauderdale police department introduced themselves and stated the Ft. Lauderdale PD commitment to maintain a quiet neighborhood.

 7. A question from the floor addressed the issue of marine patrol by Ft. Lauderdale. We were asked to forward a copy of this-meeting’s minutes to the city so they could address various questions.

 8. Representatives from Ft. Lauderdale said there would be a community-wide meeting at the New River Middle School in the near future to discuss the transition procedure and interlocal agreements. Regarding the agreement, it was stated that the county has a standard form, the details of which will have to be worked out by the county, city, and the community.

 9. Ft. Lauderdale assistant city manager Pete Witschen spoke to the issue of the city’s commitment of preserving the lifestyle of the Riverland area after 15 September 2002. Code enforcement will be assumed by the city. The issue of connection to sewer in the future was raised. Mr. Witschen answered that the $1000 connection fee would be waived by the city because the county had not charged in the past. The county will continue to provide garbage- and trash-pickup service until the end of 2002 when their contract expires.

10. President Craig Canning turned over the floor to Randy Dunlap who gave a history of the airport expansion project. Randy went on to explain the dangers of expansion plans that would not include the south runway and the reiterated the need for the Riverland area to become actively involved. After discussion, it was MOVED and SECONDED that a letter be sent to all members of the Broward and Ft. Lauderdale Commissions from LICIA expressing our overwhelming support for expansion of the south runway.

11. Maud Westcott asked if there had been any further progress on reforming the “House Beautiful” committee. Linda Rosenthal, Elaine Peterick, and Tony Chocca volunteered.

12. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:37PM.

Respectfully submitted, Terry Simonds, Secretary**

**Note: In the absence of the secretary, Ray Figueroa took notes at this meeting, which were then transcribed by Terry Simonds.

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N O T   A P P R O V E D   A S   O F  23 MAY 2002
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