November 2009 General Meeting
Minutes as Amended at January 11, 2010 Meeting and approved
November 10, 2009 Tuesday
GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
8TH FLOOR
Commission Chamber
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:30 PM
2. PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL by 1st Vice President (Marilyn Mammano) 15 of 33 members present (quorum present).
Guest: City Manager George Gretsas
4. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE MEETING MINUTES of October 13, 2009* — Motion by Genia Ellis and second by Betty Shelley to approve minutes; motion passed. 5. TREASURERS REPORT Tom Welch reported that there is $8162.60 in Council accounts, with one new membership since last report. Motion by Genia Ellis and second by Betty Shelley to approve Treasurers report; motion passed. 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GUEST INTRODUCTIONS a. Charlotte Mather spoke regarding Broward Health. See hard copy of presentation.
7. OLD BUSINESS
a. Centennial Committee Report Donna Mergenhagen reported that the Committee will report to the City Commission in January and invited members to make any last-minute suggestions they might have.
b. Ad Hoc Code Reform Richard Mancuso reported that consultants Winter & Co. held several meetings on Thu. (Nov. 05) to solicit input for the Neighborhood Development Criteria, including meetings open to the public at 3PM and 6PM. c. Membership District Representatives (No update.) 8. NEW BUSINESS
9. FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY
a. Pantry of Broward Food Drive
b. Middle River Terrace – Tim Smith of MRTNA expressed concern over the number of SSRFs (Social Service Residential Facilities) in MRT. They will continue to work with the city on enforcement of existing ordinances.
c. Council members also expressed concerns regarding short-term rental of residential properties.
10. ADJOURN at 8:55PM.