CPCA October 2017 Neighborhood meeting

October 2017 Neighborhood CPCA meeting

The meeting began at 7:10 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Board members in attendance were Pat, Michelle, Rhonda, Heather, Beth Jodi, Nicohle, Virginia and Joe.  As advertised we had our traditional October Fall dessert buffet.

FLPD Officer Pekrol, our Crime Watch team member reported that we had 3 vehicle burglaries and 1 residential burglary through a back window during the day, sometime between 9am and 5pm.  Watches were stolen.

GYR (GreenYourRoutine) spokesperson Beth reports that we have “adopted” SW 9th Avenue between 20th Street and Davie Blvd. for the Adopt-a-Street program. Beth will post on nextdoor.com for volunteers to help pick up trash on 9th Ave on Saturday, November 18th.  If your know of any school age kids who want to fulfill their volunteer requirements, or if you are a civic-minded person who wants to help clean up our ‘hood, sign up and we’ll all go to work together.

Allen Dodd with the Waste Water Operations of the Public Works Department reported that Phase One of the project in Sailboat Bend will be finished by December 1, 2017, thereby ending any waste water shipping to other areas.

Our big event this evening was our Meet the Candidates night.  We invited all the Mayoral candidates and Commissioner candidates for the 2018 election that will hold its primary on January 16, 2018.

For Mayor: Charlotte Rodstrom, Bruce Roberts and Dean Trantalis 

For Commissioner for District 4: Warren Sturman, Walter Duke and Ben Sorenson.  All candidates were given three minutes to introduce themselves and state their main issues to the audience.  For the Q and A portion, our President Pat put together a well thought-out list of questions based on feedback she received from her inquiries on nextdoor.com.  Each candidate was given 45 seconds to one minute to respond to the question, depending on the nature of the question. Here is a sample of some of the questions asked: how to handle the homeless issues in our city, waste water and storm water issues, sober homes and treatment centers, development projects including, can water, sewer and road handle all the new development?, preservation of historic properties, and last but not least-the WAVE project.

[I cannot begin to record here all the answers to these questions from the six candidates but I can say every single candidate is not in of support the WAVE considering the state of our water, sewers, etc.]

The slate for the CPCA Board was elected.  All Board officers and Directors: Pat Rathburn-President, Michelle DiMaria-Vice President, Joe Russell- Treasurer, Virginia Dill Russell- Secretary, Directors Rhoda Kramer, Heather Cunniff, Beth Falkenhagen, Nicohle Kallio andJodi Perraud will serve on the Board through 2018.

We had a record turnout of 70 people attending tonight. Whether it was to meet the candidates or to sample all our luscious fall desserts or maybe both we are glad to see the participation in the neighborhood.

The 50/50 raffle was won by Maxine Streeter who donated it back to the Association.  Paul Ruble won one of our GYR canvas shopping bags and I don’t have info on who won the other bag.  Thank you to Jack Timmins for his very generous contribution of Toblerone chocolates. 

Minutes by Virginia-Sec’y 

District IV Commissioner Romney Rogers Newsletter

District IV Commissioner Romney Rogers

Fall is in the air! And, while we were fortunate to have escaped the major wrath of Hurricane Irma, now is not the time to let our guards down. Hurricane Season runs through Nov. 30 each year. I would like to thank everyone who put “neighbor helping neighbor” into practice, time and again, both before Irma’s arrival and in its aftermath. Going forward, we must remind residents to trim trees and take other precautionary measures when Hurricane Season approaches. Some of our neighbors were without power for nearly two weeks.

Debris Removal – We ask for your continued patience with the ongoing debris removal process. Crews are working seven days a week from sun up to sun down in every zone in the City to remove 1,000,000 cubic yards of storm debris, along with thousands of hazardous trees and limbs. The Hurricane Irma Debris Removal Map may help you follow the schedule, which has been divided into zones. See www.fortlauderdale.gov/debris.

How to File for Disaster Assistance – If you believe you may qualify for federal disaster assistance due to Hurricane Irma, you can log on to http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov. After you enter your address, the system will verify whether your property is eligible. Then, simply follow the instructions to file a claim. The filing deadline is Nov. 30, 2017.
Also, you should make sure to file any insurance claims in a timely manner and to record the cost of any casualty loss. The casualty damage that is not covered by insurance reimbursement may be deductible on your 2017 tax return, so make sure to check with your accountant or tax advisor on that issue.

King Tide Predictions – The City reviews NOAA’s tide predictions for the Andrews Avenue Bridge. The average high tide for the year is then calculated, and the following dates on which high tide will exceed the average high tide by six inches or more are predicted as Oct. 4-11, Oct. 15-22, Nov. 2-9, and Dec. 2-6. The City website will provide updates, as needed. To prepare and for safety tips, please review the information at http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/kingtide.

City Budget – On Sept. 13, the City Commission adopted the FY 2018 City Budget, calling for no increase in the current millage rate of 4.1193 per $1,000 of taxable value and no increase in the fire assessment fee for FY 2018, which begins on Oct. 1. This marks the eleventh consecutive year that we have kept the same millage rate. You can access budget information via the Financial Transparency Portal of the Quick Links menu on the City’s homepage at http://www.fortlauderdale.gov.

2017 Telephone Town Hall Meetings (TTHMs) – To review the TTHMs already held this year, please visit http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/tthm. My TTHM is set for Tuesday, Oct. 10 (originally scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 12) at 7 PM. To join the call, the dial-in number is 1-855-840-6970.
SE 17th Street Mobility Working Group – After the formal adoption of the SE 17th Street Mobility Plan this past summer, a working group was formed to shepherd the implementation of the plan. At the Aug. 29 kick-off meeting, I explained the intent of the working group: “To Evaluate, Educate, and Implement” the Mobility Plan.

Following up on the small-group stakeholder meetings I convened in April and September of last year, this working group is made up of representatives from seven nearby neighborhood associations, commercial property owners along the corridor, the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, Broward County (including Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport), the Florida Department of Transportation, the FEC Railway, Brightline, and the City. The group has been tasked with prioritizing plan recommendations to take the necessary next steps toward implementation. Two meetings have been held to date, and the group reached consensus that an “origin and destination study” should be completed to better understand where people are going to and where they are coming from. The group ranked the Top 10 Recommendations out of the plan and will prioritize the Top 5 Recommendations at our October meeting.

“Go Big, Go Fast” Update – To follow the City’s progress on infrastructure projects, you can check the webpage at http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1626/16?backlist=%2f. Additional details are at http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/gobiggofast. For example, a sewer main replacement in Tarpon River is having an impact on several neighborhoods, as tanker trucks are being used to vacuum and transport sewage. Neighbors may notice tanker trucks with hoses in manholes until the project is complete. To report overflowing manholes or sewage spills, contact our 24-hour Neighbor Call Center at 954-828-8000. Your understanding is appreciated.
Advisory Boards – I have one upcoming opening on the Community Appearance Board and two openings on the Community Services Board. You may apply online via http://fortlauderdale.granicus.com/boards/w/535c460f8191bab3. Thank you for your interest.
________________________________________________________________________________________________  My City Hall Office Hours are Mondays from 4 - 5:30 PM and Tuesdays from 9 AM - Noon (in non-Commission weeks). To schedule a meeting or sign up to receive this newsletter and other information about what’s going on in the City, contact MJ Matthews at 954-828-5028 or mmatthews@fortlauderdale.gov.