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June 2008 Board Meeting

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June 23, 2008
Board Meeting Minutes
8TH FLOOR Commission Chamber

CALL TO ORDER by President Genia Ellis at 5:30 PM.

ROLL CALL BY President, all Board members present, with David Marshall arriving 6:06 and Betty Shelley arriving at 6:20pm. Gabriel Ocasio absent.

MEETING MINUTES of June 10th, 2008 were reviewed and Dr. Hayes made a motion to accept as submitted. Motion carried with no objections.
Treasurers Report- Ron Centamore €œThe report has not changed since June 10th general meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/GUEST INTRODUCTIONS

NEW BUSINESS:
1. Agenda for July 08, 2008 General Meeting was discussed and there were several items reviewed. The most important will be the June 30th Crime Night Out final Planning and the Goals Committees progress report by each Chair.
2. Committee Duties and Postings Richard Mancuso. The Goals Committees need to get organized for a good kick off in September. Please report to Richard the times and agenda on the committees. There are several that have not met and need to get on board to report. Richard was requested to draft a letter to the Commissioners reflecting the Councils disappointment for not selecting a consultant for the Code reform efforts.
3. Crime Night Planning- Police and Fire Department Appreciation Night at Holiday Park on June 39th will begin at 5pm, but all tables and Neighborhoods need to start at least by 3pm. All Board members are expected to attend or send a representative or alternate. Betty Shelley, co-chair said that is has been decided that no money will be allowed from candidates running for office. Tim Smith is getting donations and has a major donor for all the food and water. Commissioner has agreed to participate as a co-host. ( see attachment B for the event flyer.
4. July Board Meeting schedule: There will be no meeting in July. The next meeting will be August 25th.
5. There will be no General meeting in August 2008.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Richard explained further that the July 15th Budget Workshop will review the funds needed to pay for the Code reform Contract that is expected to require in excess of $100,000.
2. The refreshment list was discussed and needs more participation from new members.
3. Candidates Forum is all set and schedules with City Hall. Betty Shelly as committee chair said Christopher Pollock as agreed to moderate the meetings, again.
4. Committee reports by Richard and there are several meeting coming up for the committee: Parks Committee will meet June 26th at City hall at 6pm Chaired by Doug Sterner. Agenda is attachment C.
5. Genia presented a fax notice sent by Edna Elijah of Lauderdale Manor’s requesting the change of the associations representative. This representative is a Board member – District III representative elected by the membership. He would not be allowed to continue to serve in this role without being either the representative or alternate from that Association. She went on to explain that Membership Chair, Betty Hays had requested that the proper forms with the change be provided. Because there are by-law guidelines, the position has been advertised and a replacement will be voted on at the September meeting. Mr. Ulmer will continue to serve until the election is held. The term of this office currently concludes in March 2009. Objections by a number of board members were noted when an association who has previously agreed to support a member for a board position, terminates that agreement without discussion with the board leaving an important position unfilled.
For the Good of the Committee:
1. Genia brought up the item requested by Riverwalk Trust to come to the General Meeting for presenting the banner Program along the Riverwalks full length. Brochures are attached for everyone review. It was agreed to make it agenda item in July.
2. Condolences were expressed by all Board members to Genia for the recent loss of her mother.
Motion to adjourn at 6:35pm.

May 2008 Board Meeting

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June 10, 2008 Tuesday Delayed May Board Meeting 8TH FLOOR 5:30 pm

CALL TO ORDER by President Genia Ellis at 5:30 PM
ROLL CALL BY 1st Vice President Betty Hays with the following members present, Genia Ellis, Betty Shelley, Betty Hays, Richard Mancuso, Dennis Ulmer & Ray Dettman. Absence Ron Centamore, Tom Welch, Reid Morgan, Gabriel Ocasio & David Marshall
REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE: Meeting Minutes dated April 28, 2008* were tabled for further discussion and correction at the request of Ray Dettman.  Secretary Morgan is to provide copies of minutes from the April and May General & Board Meetings to address the changes desired by Mr. Dettman.
TREASURERS REPORT not provided at this time.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. General Meeting June 10, 2008 œ Presentation will be made by new Chief Frank Adderley who will answer the questions provided by the Council 8 weeks ago.
2. Committee Duties and Postings Richard Mancuso €œ the EAB report was posted on line  as was the Parks report.
3. Crime Night Out Planning was discussed and moved to be presented to the membership for discussion and consensus as to moving forward.

OLD BUSINESS
1. Ad Hoc Code Reform Report indicated that the item was to again be presented at Commission on June 17, 2008 to attempt to select consultant.  The commission was unable to find 3 votes to support the staff recommendations after a long and lengthy process of review.
2. Refreshment List and Status is to be provided by Tom Welch at the next meeting.
3. Candidates Forum Committee €œ Betty Shelley asked each member to suggest a possible moderator for the upcoming events.
4. Committee Reports and Update 5. Need for current and complete member/alternate list for 2007 and 2008

FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY €œ continued concerns were raised regarding public safety and the continued  loss of officers and visible patrol in the neighborhoods.
ADJOURN  6:45 PM
*Indicates voting items General Meeting œ Tuesday– July 08, 2008 7-9 PM – 8th Floor

Board Meeting June 23, 2008 œ 8th Floor NOTE:  Two of more Commissioners and/or city board members may be present at this meeting

June 2008 General Meeting

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June 10, 2008
GENERAL MEETING Minutes
8TH FLOOR Commission Chamber

CALL TO ORDER by President, Genia Ellis at 7:30 PM followed by the
PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE.

ROLL CALL BY Second VP, Tom Welch, and a quorum of 21 members are present.
MEETING MINUTES of May 13th, 2008 moved by Dr. Hayes and accepted as submitted unanimously.
TREASURERS REPORT for May 30th, 2008 was provided by Treasurer, Ron Centamore and it was moved by Dave Marshall and accepted unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/GUEST INTRODUCTIONS
UPDATE:

1. Chief Frank Adderley – Responded to written community questions previously submitted to the chief. See attachment (D). The basic overview is that the Police Chief had a positive attitude to making the department work with what assets they do have. There are 510 approved position and only 34 are vacate, which is less than 7 percent of the total.

They are actively recruiting to fill those as quickly as possible. He spent 50 minutes answering in detail the concerns of those questions submitted and those asked from those present.
2. The Council members and their individual associations provided input in to what is believed to be sufficient responses to indicate consensus on items that may be proposed for ULDR changes, NCIP Grant consensus, as well as issues like speed bumps, road closures and the like. A variety of percentages were offered with the ranges from 50% plus 1 to as high as 60%. Recommendations also indicated that the consensus should be of the property owners within the geographic boundary of the proposed change. These numbers and summary will be provided to the Planning Department, at the request of the Commission, to be combined with other historical information gathered to attempt to establish a reasonable and consistent guideline for the review of such items.

Updates:

1. Ad Hoc Code reform Committee Report- Richard Mancuso- Reported there has not been chosen and it will go to the June 17th meeting. Council Members were urged to contact their Commissioners and urge them to select a consultant, in accordance with their own purchasing guidelines, and move the item forward.
2. Goal Setting Committee Update- Only the Crime Committee is moving forward
The sub-committee for the DRC process by consultants and AIA is developed with the assistance of David Bruton and City staff.
New Business:
1. Crime Night Out Planning- Tim Smith presented the idea of a Celebration and appreciation to the City Fire and Police Department at a City Park. Asst City Manager œ David Hebert indicated the City will support the event. Dave Marshall made a motion that the Council support this celebration with notifications and volunteers, but no monetary support, for August 5th, 2008. The motion carried.
Old Business:
1. Committee reports by Richard Mancuso will be delayed until new Chair is selected for the Crime Committee. The other Goals Committee need to report into Richard.
2. The Chair of the Candidates Forum Betty Shelley announced the dates are set for the January 29th, 2009 and February 26th all at 7pm at the City Commission Cambers.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:56pm