Council of Fort Lauderdale Civic Associations, Inc.
Tuesday February 13, 2007 
GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
8th Floor Conference Room – City Hall

CALL TO ORDER: President Genia Duncan Ellis called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President Ellis led in the Pledge of Allegiance
ATTENDANCE OF BOARD MEMBERS:  President Genia Ellis, 1st Vice President Reid Morgan, 2nd Vice President Betty Hays, Corresponding Secretary David Marshall, Treasurer, Ed Coyle Barranco, District IV Representative Jeannie Burke, District III Representative Dennis Ulmer,  District II Representative Jan Idelman, District I Representative Betty Shelley and  Chairman Of Committees, Richard Mancuso.  The position of Recording Secretary remains vacant. 
ROLL CALL BY 1st VICE PRESIDENT: 1st Vice President Reid Morgan called the roll of member associations and determined a quorum was met.  (Attachment A is the roll-call list confirming association attendance)  (Attachment B – 3 pages - are the sign-in sheets for the meeting)      
MINUTES of the January  09, 2007 General Meeting  were approved by  a motion and accepted by the membership.  (Attachment C – 2 pages)

TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer Ed Barranco presented his reports for January 2007 which concluded with a summary balance including the Ascencia CD at a balance of $5,654.46.  The report was accepted as presented. (Attachment D – 1 pages).

ANNOUNCEMENTS/GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: President Ellis introduced Fire Chief Eddy who has just been hired by the City.  The Chief provided the membership with his history in fire and public safety and offered the services of the department at any homeowner meetings.  He expects to return to the council after he has had the opportunity to review the city fire/rescue plan and advise the residents of his vision for the department.

Mark Ketchem provided information on the Youth for Understanding, an International Exchange Student Program and urged residents to participate in this worthwhile experience.  He also advised that local students could participate in the exchange and live overseas.  Provided to the membership was contact information for the program and a brochure.  (Attachment E)

Michael O’Brien and Mayor Jim Naugle provided information on two separate positions of Climatic Protection Agreements and concerns on the issues surrounding these agreements.   (Attachments F & G) Prior to this meeting, each member association was provided with information on both positions and asked to have a discussion with their membership on the issues.  Middle River Terrace President, Michael O’Brien asked the general membership to vote to request the Mayor to support the US Mayor’s Climatic Protection Agreement.  After canvassing the members present, it was determined that not enough time had been provided for each of the associations to consider the issue and be prepared to take a position.  A motion and second provided for the Council to bring this issue back to the membership for a vote at the April General Meeting. 

PRESENTATION BY AD HOC CODE REFORM COMMITTEE
The Ad Hoc Code Reform Committee provided a summary schedule of items for consideration by the membership (Attachment H) to be forwarded to the City Commission for consideration and implementation.   A motion, second and majority vote extended the term of the existing Ad Hoc Code Reform Committee for an  additional 60 days to complete the first round of recommendation to be submitted.  At the upcoming March meeting, the Committee expects to have a prioritized list to be considered and to vote as group to move the recommendations forward.  The committee will meet on February 28th and March 7th to complete the document to be submitted to the Commission for action.

NEW BUSINESS:

Under New Business, the Nominating Committee reminded the membership of the upcoming Election in March.  A list of current candidates was read and a request for other members to volunteer to serve.  Nominations will be accepted from the floor for members who are the designated representative or alternate from an association in good standing.  Terms are for 2 years and specific job requirements are detailed in the By-Laws.  As required by the By-Laws a Nominating Committee was put in place consisting of the District Representatives from each District and 2nd Vice President Betty Hays.  A slate of candidates will be presented at the March meeting and the committee will accept additional candidates from the floor at that meeting prior to the vote.

President Ellis reminded the members of the availability of the Council Web Page and the individual pages of member associations.  Also requested were copies of association newsletter for other to use for information. 

OLD BUSINESS: 

COMMITTEE REPORTS/ASSIGNMENTS –
A report by Representative Betty Shelley to the Education Advisory Board was attached to the agenda for this meeting along with a report from Crime Committee Vice Chair, Dennis Ulmer.

An announcement of the upcoming Utility Advisory Committee Energy Roundtable was provided and it is schedule for April 28th at the Broward County Library from 6 to 8:30 PM.  A flyer will be provided to the membership when it is provided.
 

FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY

On March 18th, Middle River Terrace will host it’s annual Dog Day in the Park event for residents.  A flyer will be forwarded to all members.

A flyer for the upcoming CVC Project schedule for March 24th at 8:00 AM on the beach was provided to the representatives for delivery to their association members with a reminder of the opportunity to earn points for matching grants. (Attachment I)

ADJOURNED – Meeting was adjourned at 9:10 PM.

Board Meeting - Monday February  26, 5:30 PM, *8th Floor Conference Room
General Meeting - Tuesday March 13, 2007 8th Floor Conference Room

Submitted by Board of Directors on behalf of the Vacant Seat of Recording Secretary