The Croissant Park Civic Association: July 2022

Saturday, July 2, 2022

Croissant Park General Meeting--June 2022

General CPCA meeting-June 2022

—Meeting opened with an introduction of the Board members Pat Rathburn-President, Virginia Russell-Secretary, Joe Russell-Treasurer, Rhonda Kramer-Director, and Heather Cunniff-Director.

—All present took part in the Pledge of Allegiance.

—Officer Pena with FLPD tells us we have the lowest crime statistics in the City. He recommends that we “lock, lock and lock…car, house, outer buildings”. FLPD and the City are working on a solution to the panhandling problem. They are limited on what they can enforce due to the 1st Amendment.

—We have two candidates tonight who will run for Commissioner of the 4th District, to replace Ben Sorenson, who will run for Florida Congress.

—Ted Inserta, is running for the Commissioner of District IV, a chef who grew up locally and wants to “keep things as they are…we are the epicenter of Broward”.

—Jackie Scott is also running for District IV Commissioner. Jackie is the President and originator of the Colee Hammock Civic Association. Jackie’s priorities are public safety, infrastructure,
waterways, and development.

—Our speaker tonight is from Code Enforcement, Reggie White, Community Inspections Supervisor. Reggie urges us and our neighbors to understand that all containers of trash, recyclables, and yard waste must be removed from the street after being emptied and located in an area behind the front of the house - basically, out of sight. Inside a carport is acceptable. Containers still out on the street on Saturday will be cited.

—Vacation Rentals are under scrutiny by Code. No parties are allowed and only 2 people per bedroom, per unit, are permitted. You can call a non-emergency number 954-828-8000 to report parties, etc.

If you are calling Code Enforcement to report an infraction you will be required to give your name and address. It is no longer anonymous to report a neighbor’s infraction.

—Our next speaker was Ryan Thomas, District IV Director of Community Affairs, Ofc of Comm. Ben Sorensen. Ryan is a take-charge kinda guy and we hope he stays on after Comm. Sorensen moves on. He reported that the Tree Ordinance is being rewritten and will be voted on again in the future. Also, a panhandling law will be in effect and will clarify what can and cannot be enforced regarding panhandling. Meanwhile, complaints go to rthomas@fortlauderdale.gov.

—Croissant Park will be hosting our annual Bark-in-the-Park, a pet parade and bicycle safety event for all neighborhoods on October 29th at Bryant Peney Park. Stay tuned.

—Poinciana Park Civic Association will host an SRAC meeting.

—Croissant Park Civic Association will have its next meeting on September 27th. See you then, enjoy the summer.