Minutes – General Meeting

Council of Civic Association
General Meeting Minutes
July 13, 2010
City Hall, 8th Floor
7:30 PM

1. Call to order. The meeting was called to order by President Doug Sterner at
7:30 PM.

2. Board members present: Genia Ellis, Juanita Gray, Marilyn Mammano, Donna Mergenhagen, Gabriel Ocasio, David Parker, Betty Shelley, Shirley Smith, Doug Sterner and Bruce Tanner.

Board members absent: Drew Pickens

3. Approval of Minutes. A motion was made by Genia Ellis to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2010 meeting, seconded by Shirley Smith and approved with unanimous consent.

4. Treasurers Report. Tom Welch did not have a treasurers report for the meeting. There was a motion to defer the treasurers report by David Marshall seconded by Gabriel Ocasio, and passed with unanimous consent.

5. Police Report. Russ Hanstein provided the police report. In June there was a spike in part one crime which increased by 4% in the entire city which was the only increase in over a year. Action plans have been implemented, which resulted in crime decreasing by 8% from last month. Pain clinic problems were also addressed. There is not a lot the police can on their own with pain clinics because HIPA must be involved. HIPA has worked with the police and done four joint venture projects like review of the clinic near Holy Cross, when the department of health, code enforcement and police went in they were able to shut down the clinic. All of the medications were confiscated and the doctor on the site turned in her license. The next day, both clinics owned by this individual also closed down.

Most recently a review was performed at the Park Place Medical Group on SE 4th Avenue, which is not associated with Broward General. Their medical records and pedigree were reviewed which provides the information for how many pills are allowed. Upon leaving, almost 90,000 pills and approximately $14,000 in cash was confiscated. The location has dramatically increased the charge for clients to go in which has been drastically decreased the number of clients.

6. Announcements and Guest Introductions.
Judge Eileen Connor was introduced.
Hal Barnes was acknowledged and announced that NCIP grants applications are now open and announced where workshops will take place. September 24 is the deadline for applying.

7. Scheduling announcements by Doug Sterner. The next meeting for general membership will be September 14. There will be no meeting in August. There will be no board meeting in July, but the board will meet on August 24 in advance of the next general membership meeting.

Doug also announced that Drew Pickens submitted his resignation. There will be an election forthcoming for District 1 to fill the position.

8. Old Business.

9. Committee Reports.

Centennial Committee. Donna Megenhagen reported that the commission approved the hiring of Susan Gillis as historian consultant, who was selected as best of the RFP’s for the position. Ms. Gillis is widely published, and has been a curator for many years. Donna hopes to have Ms. Gillis come to a meeting to provide a general presentation before the centennial.

Donna also showed the Official Centennial Registry Application which can result in the sanctioning of projects.

Donna also reported that all other centennial events and projects will have to be paid for by fundraising, as all of the available funding has been used. Everyone was encouraged to put a project together to celebrate the centennial celebration.

Ad Hoc Code Reform Richard Mancusco reported that a few months ago an update was provided to the commission. Next week at Planning and Zoning another presentation will take place. Comments on the draft document, which has been available on the web site, have been being accumulated by Genia Ellis. Everyone was encouraged to review the documents and provide comments.

Membership €œ District Representatives. Juanita Gray reported that the June meeting of the District 3 Commissioner took place at River Land Park. Senator Chris Smith and Representative Perry Thurston attended. Additional town hall meetings are scheduled for candidates.

Education Advisory Board€œ Betty Shelley reported that some magnet schools are being cut. The advisory board is concerned about many things going on in the city because of enrollment going down in Ft. Lauderdale and funds increasing in other areas. There will be no meeting in July. Meetings will resume in August.

10. Planning & Zoning Presentation. Greg Brewton, from Planning and Zoning Department spoke about PUD. In 2002 staff presented to P&Z the PUD ordinance which allows development that may not meeting underlying zoning requirements of a property, but if it met some of the criteria, that it could provide a better product and could be considered for approval. Three PUDS (Planned Unit Developments) have been approved since 2002. Satori and Sailboat Bend have been approved and built so far. There are others in the review process. Questions and answers were provided for the members of the council.

11. New Business. None.

12. Neighborhoods Conference Report. Genia Ellis and Jo Ann Kitchen Simmons attended the conference. Genia reported that this was a smaller conference than it has been in the past, because it is transitioning which will help make hosting the event easier. The State Planning Committee is lobbying to bring the conference to Ft. Lauderdale for next July. Meeting with local hotels for reasonable goods/services can make Ft. Lauderdale a great location to host the event. Genia was interested in homeless tasks forces in Tampa and St. Pete and Orlando and had the opportunity to learn a bout ordinances used in other cities, since they have different things to offer, for example, sleeping on the street is allowed, but not sleeping in the parks. Feeding of the homeless in different cities was also reviewed. CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environment Design) for public safety was also of interest to Genia. She brought a large number of conference documents to share via disk for any interested neighborhood.

Jo Ann Kitchen Simmons also attended for the first time and reported that the most the most valuable information she found was relating to homeless and ways to decease the number of people on the street. Round tables instead of benches for example deter people from sleeping on the benches. Jo Ann spoke about the formation of the groups for children like those that partner with the Police Athletic Association. There needs to be more offered to the youth to keep them safe. Jo Ann also attended a workshop on foreclosed properties and the need to improve communication between property owners and code enforcement.

More information with specifics on ideas learned at the conference that can be implemented in Ft. Lauderdale was requested for the next meeting.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10.

Respectfully submitted,
Bruce Tanner, Recording Secretary

General Meeting
June 08, 2010
Minutes

Call to Order by President Sterner at approximately 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Roll call was made Vice President Mammano who announced that there was a quorum of members present.

Meeting Minutes were provided by e-mail, posted to the web page and were available at the meeting.  By a unanimous vote of the members present, the minutes were accepted as presented.

Treasurers report was provided by Tom Welch indicating a working balance of $3,264.40 was available in the General Fund and that the Ascencia CD currently was value at $5,532.21 totaling a net worth of $8,796.61.  The Treasurers report was accepted by a unanimous vote of the members present.

The Fort Lauderdale Police Department did not make a report as is customarily done on city-wide issues and crime.

LIGHTHOUSE OF Broward, Kevin Johnston, Development Coordinator  provided a brief presentation to the membership about the services provided at their Fort Lauderdale location at 650 N. Andrews Avenue.  The objective of this organization is to assist those blind or nearly blind in maintaining a lifre of independence through training and assistance.  The membership is invited and encouraged to tour the facility.

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY œ City Staff were invited to address the concerns of member neighborhoods and residents and to provide an update on the plan being developed and the intended implementations.

Assistant City Manager David Hebert introduced the team and identified what areas they would be covering.  Assistant Chief Steve Kinsey provided an overview of the current regulations available for enforcement and a variety of approaches being tested and implemented and others under consideration.  He clearly emphasized that all approaches will be budget driven in these challenging economic times.  During the first phase of the plan will be enforcement of existing laws, public outreach for education and the testing of signage currently being done on the beach.  He defined the most recent state legislation regarding pedestrians in the right of way which was enacted in 2008.

Patrol Officer Juan Figona provided statistics of the current success of the FLPD in enforcement and answered questions regarding pedestrian ways (sidewalks) and how bicycles are allowed to use those areas.

Petula Burke, Public Information Office, provide a number of handouts and defined the program underway for educating children so that they take the information home.  There were further discussion as to how this information might be best used in hotels, airports and the like to educate visitors and to assist our international visitors in learning local regulations.  The PIO is working on a webpage link that will have information on crosswalks, bicycle and driver safety.

Heslop Daley, Traffic Engineer, advised that because the roads are county input would be required from them.  He also indentified possible sources of funding such as grants or money from the parking fund that could be considered.

SPECIAL ELECTION œ The Council of Fort Lauderdale held a special election to select a recording secretary to complete the existing term of member David Marshall.  A nomination was made from the floor on behalf of Bruce Tanner, South Middle River Civic Association.  No other candidates applied to run for the position and Bruce Tanner was unanimously elected by the members present.

CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE REPORT €œ Donna Mergenhagen reported that the committee had hired a historian with funds allocated by the city.  It Is anticipated that forms will be made available to neighborhoods for information.  Additional marketing is being done and the generation and maintenance of a master list of events that will be happing during the centennial year.

AD H OC CODE REFORM€œ Genia Ellis reported for Richard Mancuso and updated the membership on the recent NDRC workshop held by the city on June 2nd.  Winter and Company provided a 140 page document that was to reflect the comments and concerns of the residents and to identify a plan and phasing for implementation.  The same presentation will be provided to P&Z on June 16th to update that Board and obtain additional information.  The general consensus of the very few people that attended the workshop was there was an inadequate amount of time to review the documents before the workshop.  Secondly, the data at first review omitted a large number of items initially proposed by the Council and that  it appeared to be a relative generic document in part and was offering little or no incentives.  It had also a selected form based approach to regulation which was not an approach found acceptable by the Council when last discussed.

The original committee has committed to reviewing the documents and compiling those comments to be sent back to the city.  All neighborhoods are encouraged individually to do the same thing.  The committee agreed to attempt t have a working document ready by the August board meeting.  Each resident is encouraged to go on-line, read the document, and to complete the comment form available for submission.

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES œ each representative present gave an update on what was being done to encourage additional membership in the area and of other events of interest in their district.

NEW BUSINESS

Drew Pickens was commended on the proposed e-newsletter that was used for the most recent meeting to include the agenda.  This vehicle provides many new possible uses to get information out during the month.  It was also noted that the web address should be added to the form.

Sheri Roberts of Neighborhood Services announced the opening of the new NCIP/BCIP Grant cycle on June 16, 2010.  All neighborhoods are encouraged to participate.

Secondly, Ms. Roberts provided a flyer on the upcoming Florida Neighborhood Conference in St. Petersburg and encouraged neighborhoods to take advantage of this opportunity.

Genia Ellis inquired as to whether this Council would be allocating funding to attend this conference as we have in the past.  After a spirited discussion, the members present voted to provide $500 each to (two) Council members or alternates to attend, provided they had not used Council funds to attend in the past.  The objective is to encourage members who have not attended before to become involved.  This passed by a vote of 8 to 2.

Meeting adjourned at 9:18 PM.

Respectfully submitted by Genia Duncan Ellis at the request of Doug Sterner.

April 13, 2010
General Meeting
Minutes

Call to Order by President Sterner at approximately 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Roll call was made and indicated a quorum of members were present.

Treasurer report was not provided at this time.

Assistant Chief Russ Hanstein, Investigation Division, spoke briefly on the new Police Districting and also provided that crime was down 11% below 2009 and 6% below 2008

Hal Barnes, Engineering Design Manager, updated the membership on the Ordinance for Undergrounding of Utilities currently being processed through the city commission. Mr. Barnes identified the parameters currently under consideration and talked about how the process would work. He again assured each of the neighborhoods that the program was designed for a neighborhood that wanted to undertake this process and meet the criteria set forth by the city but it was in no way planned to be imposed on any neighborhood that did not choose to participate.

As a part of old business, a resolution previously offered to the membership for consideration was withdrawn by the requestor. The motion address establishment of a standard for respondents to define consensus however it was confirmed that the standard of 66% was only being applied to the proposed Undergrounding Ordinance and did not carryover to the current NCIP/BCIP or other neighborhood projects that routinely come before the commission.

A report from Richard Mancuso indicated that there was still no identified progress on the Ad Hoc Code Reform contract that had been undertaken by Winter & Company. In light of the poor response from the city, it was determined that the Council would send a representative to Commission to speak during public presentation at the 1st meeting in May to express concern over the lack of progress and to encourage the Commission to move the items forward.

Membership will be addressed by each of the District Representatives by encouraging previous members to return and to seek out other associations to ask them to join. It was suggested that we invite associations that are not members to come for a meeting to learn about the Council and its benefits.

One the agenda was an item that asked “Should the Council form a task force to develop suggestions on how to improve the City’s website?” After discussion by the members present it was determined that while we believe that improvement is needed, it was not within our preview to do this and there was no consensus to move forward.

President Sterner reminded the membership of the upcoming Budget Workshop scheduled for Tuesday. May 11th in the Commissioner Chamber on the 1st floor. All associations are encouraged to participate and offer suggestions as to ways to cut cost and retain services.

Recording Secretary, David Marshall, tendered his resignation due to increase requirements for his job. He was thanked for his service and encouraged to continue to be a contributing member of the Council. It was announced that a special election would be held and members present were asked to consider accepting this position and were asked to contact any Board member to be placed on a ballot.

Ann Wier Shumpert spoke about Planned Unit Development (PUDs) asking the Council to oppose this type of land use change. It was suggested and agreed that the topic would be placed on an agenda for the Board meeting for further discussion and consideration.

The Council of Fort Lauderdale Civic Associations will not meet for a general meeting during the month of May but will resume meeting on June 8th.

Condolences were offered to Drew Pickens on the recent loss of his father.

Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:50 PM

Council of Fort Lauderdale Civic Associations
P. O. Box 30106
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33303

Minutes
General Meeting
January 12, 2010

1. Call to Order 7:30 PM

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3.Roll Call by the 1st Vice President – (Marilyn Mammano)- 16 of 33 members present (Quorum present). Guests: Yvonne Britt , US Census Bureau;  Jill Quigley, Central Broward Transit Project;  Hal Barnes and Sheri Roberts,  City Of Fort Lauderdale.

Meeting minutes were reviewed and amended by motion from Betty Shelley, seconded by Gabriel Ocasio. By unanimous vote, the amended minutes were accepted.  Amended minutes are attached.

Treasurer’s Report. – Tom Welch submitted the attached Treasurer’s Report. There were no new members and expenses were $78.92.  Dave Parker moved to accept the report and Ron seconded .The report was approved unanimously.

Doug Sterner announced that starting next meeting there would be a regular Police Report.

Yvonne Britt, Manager, of the Local Census Office explained the process to become a censuses taker and the advantages thereof.  She passed out literature, which is attached. Anyone interested in becoming a census taker can call 1 866 861 2010 to arrange to take the test.

Jill Quigley, from the Central Broward Transit gave out a questionnaire asking members to choose their preference for the Central Broward Transit Project. Discussion followed about the apparent disconnect between this project and the Wave and the Light Rail Proposals.  Information about the project can be found at www.centralbrowardtransit.com.

Hal Barnes discussed the Florida Neighborhood Conference 2010, which currently has no host. He distributed literature for the May 26-29 2010 Neighborhood USA Conference in Arkansas.

Vicki Eckels discussed the Citizen Sustainability Green Committee and distributed a list of sub committees that members can join.  The list will be posted on the CFLCA site.

Old Business

Centennial Committee discussed the proposed Council Centennial project. Elaborate project is not working.  Suggested was perhaps a bumper sticker or t-shirt?   Doug Sterner will put the issue on the next Executive Board Meeting.

Ad Hoc Committee
Richard Mancuso expressed frustration (yet again) with the City’s unresponsiveness to our concerns.  This will also be on the Executive Board agenda.

Marilyn Mammano said that the Membership Renewal Letter and Application would be mailed out in January.  She will also prepare a blast email for the Secretary to send out.

No report from the Education Advisory Committee.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:00.

Submitted by Marilyn Mammano, 1st Vice President for David Marshall, Recording Secretary

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 œ (Marilyn Mammano) œ 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 œ 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 œ 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 œ 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 œ 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.

October 13, 2009
Tuesday
GENERAL MEETING
8TH FLOOR Commission Chamber
MINUTES

1. CALL TO ORDER at 7:30 PM.
2. PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL (quorum present).
4. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE: MEETING MINUTES of September 8, 2009 Moved by Genia Ellis and seconded by Betty Shelley. Motion passed.
5. TREASURERS REPORT by Tom Welch€œ Motion to approve by Dave Marshall and second by Ron Centamore. Motion passed.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GUEST INTRODUCTIONS
a. Pres. Sterner introduced Heidi Davis, board member of the Pantry of Broward County, who spoke about their program. Each neighborhood was asked to conduct a food drive in their neighborhood during the next month.
7. OLD BUSINESS
a. Centennial Committee Report €œ Donna Mergenhagen updated those present re. the City Centennial plans and invited input. It was noted that the committee had selected a logo that would be presented at an upcoming Commission meeting.
b. Ad Hoc Code Reform Richard Mancuso reported that the summary of the May Neighborhood Development Criteria meetings will be released shortly, and that the Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public workshop regarding the criteria at their next scheduled meeting (Oct. 21).
c. Membership€œ District Representatives (no update)
d. Education Advisory Board report – Betty Shelley continues to act as the liaison for the Council and reports regularly to this board.
e. Parks Goals Committee report (no update).
8. NEW BUSINESS
(No update)
9. FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY
South Middle River Home & Garden Tour was announced and flyers provided
PAWS for Cause was announced and flyers provided
Tarpon River CVC Project was announced and flyers provided
Children Diagnostics & Treatment Center “One by One Toys for Christmas was announced and flyers provided.
350.org Climate Action Day was announced and a flyer provided
Upcoming CVC Project for March 13, 2010 St. Patricks Day Parade was announced and provided.

ADJOURNED at 8:55 PM

Sept. 8, 2009
Tuesday
GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
City Hall €œ 8th Floor Commission Chamber

1. CALL TO ORDER at 7:35 PM

2. PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL BY 1st Vice President (Marilyn Mammano) 17 of 33 members present (quorum present).
4. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE: MEETING MINUTES of July 14, 2009* – Motion by Genia Ellis and second by Ron Centamore to approve minutes; motion passed.
5. TREASURERS REPORT – Tom Welch* – Motion by Genia Ellis and second by David Marshall to approve Treasurers report; motion passed.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GUEST INTRODUCTIONS
a. Robert Wolfe of the Broward County Property Appraiser’s office spoke about property price trends and reminded members that TRIM exemption requests must be filed by Sept. 18.
b. Election District II Representative Marilyn Mammano nominated Shirley Smith with a second by Marilyn Markus; Ron Centamore moved and David Marshall seconded that nominations be closed; motion passed. Shirley Smith was duly elected.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Committee Chair – Recruiting Members to serve Gabriel Ocasio-Davila listed proposed committee chairs for Public Safety, Code/Zoning, and several other position (names to be supplied separately).
b. Florida Neighborhood Conference – Doug Sterner and Ron Centamore reported briefly on what they found most interesting re. this years conference. Hal Barnes noted that the 2010 Fla. Neighborhood Conf. location has not yet been decided, that National Neighborhood Day is Sept. 20, and that NCIP applications are due before 4:30PM on Sept. 25.
c. Budget Questions and Input – No report.

8. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Centennial Committee Report €œ Donna Mergenhagen requested that members send suggestions to the Centennial Committee as soon as possible.
b. Ad Hoc Code Reform – Richard Mancuso reported that findings from consultant are still due out and advised, “Stay tuned.
c. Membership no update.

9. FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY
a. Wayfinding letter – Supported by Dave Parker/Betty Shelley.
b. Jorge Hruschka of the Rotary Club offered to assist Council/CVC projects with volunteer labor and up to $500 in material assistance; he can be reached at 954-709-3197 or [email protected].
c. Parks Goals Report €œNo update.
d. A CVC event was announced for Fri. Sept. 25 (Crime Walk).
e. Vickie Eckels noted that the FPL franchise agreement is due for renewal with the City before the end of October and noted that the Utility Advisory Committee recommended that the City study whether a buy-out of the electricity grid should be pursued.

10. ADJOURNED at 9:20 with a motion by Richard Mancuso.

*Indicates voting items or may be a voting item
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July 14, 2009
Tuesday
GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
City Hall 8th Floor Commission Chamber

1. CALL TO ORDER at 7:32 PM
2. PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL BY 1st Vice President (Marilyn Mammano) 18 of 33 members present (quorum present).
4. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE: MEETING MINUTES of June 9, 2009* – Motion by Genia Ellis and second by Betty Shelley to approve minutes; motion passed.
5. TREASURERS REPORT Tom Welch* – Motion by David Marshall and second by Betty Shelley to approve Treasurers report; motion passed.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GUEST INTRODUCTIONS
a. Valerie Bohlander, Michael Maloney, Deborah Hernandez, and Chris Augustin of the Fort Lauderdale Building Department led a discussion of code enforcement priorities and AT&T utility boxes. The department can use a new nuisance ordinance to address hazards and nuisances more quickly than before.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Committee Chair Recruiting Members to serve Gabriel Ocasio-Davila (No update)
b. Neighborhood Updates Hal Barnes and Sheri Roberts noted that NCIP applications are due by Sept. 25.
c. City Budget Questions and Concerns Genia Ellis noted that the City zero-based budgeting differed from the conventional practice of zero-based budgeting.
d. Vacancy €œ District II Representative €œ The vacancy was announced for a vote at a future meeting.

8. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Centennial Committee Report €œ Donna Mergenhagen requested responses to the Centennial Survey no later than Sept. 7.
b. Ad Hoc Code Reform €œ Richard Mancuso reported that findings from consultant are due out this week (the week of July 13).
c. Membership no update.

9. FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY
a. AT&T Box Proliferation€œ Brief discussion of AT&T plans to install additional utility boxes in public right of way; a copy of the “AT&T Cabinet Checklist and related information was provided to the Recording Secretary.
b. Parks Goals Report No update.
c. CVC events were announced for Sat. July 25, Sat. Aug. 15, and Fri. Sept. 25 (Crime Walk).

10. ADJOURNED at 9:15.

*Indicates voting items or may be a voting item
Board Meeting 5:30 pm, 8th Floor Conference Room, Monday, August, 24, 2009
General Meeting – Sept. 8, 2009 PM 8th Floor City Hall

June 09, 2009
GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
City Hall €œ 8th Floor Commission Chamber

CALL TO ORDER at 7:30 PM

1. PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL BY 1st Vice President Marilyn Mammano – 17 of 33 members present (quorum present).
3. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE: MEETING MINUTES of May 12, 2009* – Motion by Genia Ellis and second by Betty Shelley to approve minutes; motion passed.
4. TREASURERS REPORT Tom Welch* – Motion by David Marshall and second by Ron Centamore to approve Treasurers report; motion passed.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GUEST INTRODUCTIONS
a. Historical Preservation €œ Alysa Plummer, VP Sailboat Bend & Diane Smart, Broward Trust for Historical Preservation€œ Spoke about historic preservation in Fort Lauderdale
b. County Vice Mayor Ken Keechl €œ County Update “ 8:00 PM (Time Certain) Spoke about County issues, including the County budget and the ongoing budget discussion with Sheriff Lamberti; answered member questions.

6. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Committee Chair Recruiting Members to serve €œ Gabriel Ocasio-Davila (No update)
b. Florida Neighborhood Conference (NUSA) €œ Council Reports St. Petersburg, Fl. Hal Barnes and Sheri Roberts noted additional details are available at StPete.org.
c. City Budget Questions and Concerns (no update)

7. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Centennial Committee Report Donna Mergenhagen noted that the City Commission has added a Council seat to the City Cent„ennial Committee.
b. Ad Hoc Code Reform €œ Richard Mancuso reported that the minutes from the Planning Workshop are not yet posted; he will update the Council when they are.
c. Membership €œ Has increased from 28 to 33 in the last month.

8. FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY
a. AT&T Box Proliferation €œ Brief discussion of AT&T plans to install additional utility boxes in public right of way.
b. Library Openings €œ Support to retain €œ Members are encouraged to raise the issue with their county Commissioners in light of current budget issues.
c. BARC Facility Expansion Report €œ Doug Sterner updated the membership re. the issue raised by Edgewater Civic Association and the letter he sent to the Mayor regarding the issue.
d. Parks Goals Report €œ July discussion and vote
e. Andy Ziffer €œ spoke regarding construction site code enforcement concerns.

9. ADJOURNED at 9:20.

*Indicates voting items or may be a voting item
Board Meeting 5:30 pm, 8th Floor Conference Room, Monday, June, 22, 2009
General Meeting – July 14, 2009 PM 8th Floor City Hall