February 12th, 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 First VP, Dr. Hayes and a quorum of members is present. (Attachment A) Sign In Sheets
MEETING MINUTES of January 7th, 2008 moved and accepted as submitted unanimously. (Attachment B).
TREASURER’S REPORT was provided by Treasurer, Ron Centamore and it was moved and accepted unanimously. (Attachment C)
ANNOUNCEMENTS/GUEST INTRODUCTIONS
UPDATE:
1. Dr. Ralph Johnson, representing FAU’s Center for Urban Redevelopment and Education (CURE) and Broward County ‘s Urban Planning and Redevelopment Department was introduced for presentation on Transit/Housing Oriented Redevelopment (THOR) by Broward County. He announced there will be several workshops to seek ways to leverage the significant public investments in transit improvements to attract private investment and enhance property values. The first of these will be on February 26th, 4-8pm at the African American Research Library and will remain on display until March 9th, 2008. This study will be centered on the State Road 7 corridor in Ft. Lauderdale. Stakeholders should contact Mr. James Cromar at 954-357- 6677 or
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2. Genia Ellis made presentations of a plaque and small gift to Courtney Crush, Esq. and Gus Carbonell, Architect for their many hours of professional services to the Ad Hoc Code Reform Committee.
New Business:
1. The main topic of this meeting began with Genia handing out a form for all neighborhoods to fill out for specific GOALS for the upcoming year. The different groups shared ideas and goals for 30 minutes from Police shortage or lack of their presence, Redevelopment or the lack of same, transportation and the lack of same, sewer construction or the lack of same, code enforcement or the lack of same, and housing with many issues, for Section 8, foreclosures and homelessness. There were about 18 goal sheets submitted tonight and more may be turned in later as a committee will be formed to present a “top ten” items to Commissioners and City Manager.
2. The past CVC Crime Walk was very successful as Genia reported there were 135 people present. The Next two events have been posted and are in the attached flyer.
3. As the candidates come forth, the Council will be setting Candidate Forums and Betty Shelley will be the Chair.
Old Business:
1. Crime Committee Reported the new Chair, Ron Centamore said the next meeting will be held February 17 at 5:30 PM in the City Hall Cafeteria.
2. Ad hoc Committee –Richard Mancuso gave a brief description of the latest series of meetings since the Planning Director quit. They had meetings with Greg Brewton and the RFP is out to consultants. Richard feels they are making progress, and the results should be available sometime late March/April. 2008.
3. Sub Committee Report on the DRC Process and Customer Service improvements is being assembled and corporation is expected with the Building Department many areas.
For the good of the Community: The City Sate of the City will be presented by the Mayor on February 20th at 6:30 to 8pm at the Southside Riverwalk and parking is provide free by the Broward County.
