Monthly Archives: September 2015


Minutes for August 11, 2015

General Membership Meeting

August 11, 2015

Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Marilyn Mammano President at 7.32pm

Roll Call: Taken by Marilyn Mammano with 45 paid members out of 60 – Quorum declared

Approval of the minutes Motion made to accept minutes of June 9th 2015 -Betty, 2nd Chuck- motion passed

Treasurers Report – Rochelle – No changes to accounts

 

Police report – Given by Lt. Tim McCArthy. Focus was on Back to School safety beginning Aug 24th, 2015. HE went thru a list of tips to share with your neighborhood. Increased Graffiti but not related to gangs. See something-say something.

Unscheduled Visitor -Vice Mayor Robert Mckenzie spoke briefly – introducing himself, balancing smart development and building bridges between the police and the community.

Presentation – FLIPANY Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth. Guest speaker was Kristine Perez-Carrion, Program Manager. The organization works to empower youth, seniors and families promoting good food choices and physical exercise. Programs include cooking classes and bike repair where youth learn to repair and maintain bikes giving them job skills, as well as a chance to earn the bike they have repaired. Always looking for volunteers and will train trainers. Also, used bike and cash donations are appreciated.

Website – www.Flipany.org phone 954-636-2388

Updates

Smoke free program at playgrounds – Lung Association is providing signs and looking for volunteer parks in neighborhoods to be part of a pilot program to keep cigarettes away from playgrounds.

 

Short Term Vacation Rentals – Problem occurring with short term rentals in neighborhoods. State has given local communities limited power. Steve Gannon of Lauderdale Beach HOA asked the Council to fight against short term rentals and let commissioners know that passing this ordinance is a good beginning but should be added to.

Body Cameras – The police chief wants the support of the city commission and some guidelines before instituting body cameras in the City police force. As to whether to support body cameras as a Council Rochelle preferred that the decision be made on factual information rather than emotional opinions.

Presentation Upcoming Density workshop Sept 1st. Steve Buckingham went over Councils density statement. He meet with Commissioner Rogers and asked that member meet with their Commissioners to discuss the statement prior to the Sept. 1st workshop. This is a chance to influence policy on Density. Steve and Marilyn made a request to fill the commission chambers on Sept 1.

Announcements from the floor:

Jorg Hruschka – Are You Ready Day – August 29th. Asking neighborhoods to identify neighbors vulnerable in a hurricane. Has kits to give out to low economic families, vets and elderly.

Jeremy Chancey – Riverland Civic Assoc. regarding a 5 acre lot with trees over 200 years old that went before Planning & Zoning requesting a 14 home development on a dangerous curve of Riverland Road. No DRC review required and pre-notice of proposed development to the community.

Lakeridge Civic Association event Aug 20th Café Vico.

Secretary needed – Volunteer to serve as Secretary to the Council on the resignation of Steve Stahl.

Adjournment – meeting adjourned at 9.00pm

Respectfully submitted by Barbara Magill, member


Agenda for September 8 General Membership Meeting

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

September 8, 2015 7:00 PM

8th floor Conference Room, City Hall

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER 7:30 PM

PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE: Minutes of August 11, 2015*

TREASURER’S REPORT

POLICE/FIRE REPORT

ANNOUNCEMENTS/GUEST INTRODUCTIONS

            Anthony Fajardo, presenting a proposed ordinance regarding zoning changes.

City Staff from the Department of Sustainable Development, presenting the EAR

findings in the new Comprehensive Plan.

REPORTS

Presidents Report

Announcing the Parks Volunteering for Smoke Free Pilot Program

Membership Report

Committee Reports

Steve Buckingham Density Workshop Follow-up

 NEW BUSINESS

            Petition for designating a new park downtown

 OLD BUSINESS

            Report from Neighborhood Conference Attendees

FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY

            September 17 Meeting on Vacation Rentals

ADJOURN

*Indicates voting items or may be a voting item

Next Board Meeting September 28 2015

Next General Membership Meeting October 13, 2015