Board Members:
Ani Chang -President – Excused Sandra Farah – Vice-president Attendees:Ani Chang -President – Excused Sandra Farah – Vice-president Judy Parker – Treasurer Isolde Cahill – Secretary – Excused Ryan Case – Absent Vilma Lopez Rosina Marrapodi Saied Taie-Tehrani David S. KIuczenski
Call to order
Sandra Farah called to order the regular meeting of the Sunshine Ranches HOA at 7:34 pm on July 26, 2016 at Southwest Ranches City Hall.
Pledge of Allegiance
Sandra Farah conducted a roll call. The following persons were present: Among some residents, the following Commission members were present: Dough Mckay, Steve Britkreuz, Freddy Fizikelli and Gary Jablonski,
Council Meeting Recap
Sandra Farah asked resident presents to introduce themselves, then followed the Police report. With the following updates: Year to date 1062 citations, vis 1447 last year. Accidents are up 196 vs 153 last year. Mr. Taie-Tehrani asked about the cameras.
The following is the information from commissioner Jablonski: New roof for the Town - Hall is being completed. Budget is going on right now. - Guardrails: State gave $350,000 and we have to provide match funding for the project. - Contract is being awarded for Stirling Road stripping and signage. Was budgeted at $130,000. The bid came awarded bid came for $40,000, we are running a surplus this year. - Charter School on Griffin west of I-75 is opening on August 27, with expected 2,500 student school. Studies are being conducted on traffic impact, is going to affect traffic in the area. - Griffing Guardrails are Broward county budget - Mr. Kiczenski asked to make the corners of the rails more round, so they don’t harm horses going through. - The Equestrian park is in the budget to have all the irrigation redone.
Pending Business
Archbishop McCarthy: Mr. Anthony Massaro, is asking for a variance to build a theater for the school of 1,800 sq/ft.The head coach invited the residents to the school meeting for further information on the project that will be held at Archbishop McCarthy High School on August 17, to talk about AMHS.Meeting will start at 6:30 pm.There is a letter in the Waggler about it.
As part of Pending Business of the President’s report, there are three major projects that are going on:Oasis at Equestrian Park. Clearing up and landscaping, the Town of Southwest Ranches has committed support and material, the Beautification committee will get volunteers for this project.
Farmers Market: Will be starting every first Saturday of each month at the Equestrian Park, starting October. Ani Chang has close to 30 vendors that confirmed participation.The Town offered to help. DRW is advertising in their magazine, cost for participation is $35.00.
Community Garden, there are two possible locations to stablish the project.
Sandra Farah highlighted the importance of showing price of neighborhood for our city, starting with identify street signs in need of repairs, graffiti and front yards in deferred condition, to start taking action on repair, correct and embellish the city.
Treasurer Report: Statement up to date show $3,04.60 Deposit in the amount of $2,135.00 Balance $4,500. Check to Waggler for $1,778. Membership: 262 paid members. Sandra Farah and Judi Parker asked the presents on ideas to get more member involvement.
New business
A resident of Sunshine Ranches Miguel Shidheh, asked about the project for the 26 acres of land at the intersection of Flamingo and Sheridan, Mr. Mckay followed up with comments on the very early stages of the possibility of any project, there is nothing done, just information and request for feedback from the project owners.Mr. Shidheh considers the project if the city approves will generate noise, and nuisance for the peace of the community.
Discussion also about the commercial project in our rural residential community.
Adjournment
Sandra Farah adjourned the meeting at 8:30 pm.
Minutes submitted by: Vilma Lopez
Minutes approved by:
Vice-President Sandra Farah called the June 29, 2016 meeting of the Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Associations at 7:30, PM, who also led the Pledge of Allegiance. The town council elected officials attending the meeting included Vice Mayor Doug McKay, Council Member Steve Breitkreuz, Council Member Freddy Fisikelli, and Council Member Gary Jablonski. The Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association Board members attending included: Vice-President Sandra Farah, Saied Taie-Tehrani, and David S. Kuczenski, who reported minutes as surrogate secretary as Secretary Isolde Cahill was excused. The membership meeting was attended by sixteen attendees, including board members, association members and guests. The newest association member, Pete Tsoukas, was warmly welcomed by the membership.
Davie police officer, Officer D. Graziadei, presented the law enforcement report beginning with since his last report there were twenty-four motor vehicle crashes and one hundred and eighteen moving violations, and since the beginning of the year there have been one hundred and seventy-two motor vehicle crashes and nine hundred and ninety-four moving violations. Officer Graziadei stated that the membership of the Rolling Oaks Homeowners Association requested a last years’ statistics vis-à-vis this years’ statistics for motor vehicle crashes and moving violations within the jurisdiction of the town. He will bring the same statistics to the next town meeting. The criminal reports during the previous month included a trailer theft, stolen cash money from a safe and stolen golf clubs. He also reported on a barn fire near 14600 Stirling Road. Several attendees expressed concern about vehicles running the stop sign on Mustang Trail at the cross road of Holatee Trail. Officer Graziadei stated that he will seek to increase surveillance of the cross roads. Officer Graziadei wrapped up his monthly report discussing the Civilian Police Academy from September 6 through November 22, 2016, which is targets to heighten awareness to residents as to everything the Davie Police does in protecting our town.
Town Officials:
Council Member Gary Jablonski advised the association of the upcoming vote by the Council on new rental regulations for barn rentals and new regulations for the use of the Town’s Rolling Oaks Barn. Council Member Jablonski further reported that the town will be upgrading the landscaping around the Town’s Rolling Oaks Barn to help insulate surrounding homes from noise generated from use of the Barn. Further, the town has received bids on the striping of the lanes of traffic on Stirling Road which will be voted upon at the July Council meeting. He also reported that the Broward County hazardous materials and shredding documents destruction vehicle will be at the Town’s Rolling Oaks Barn on July 9. Residents are encouraged to bring any hazardous materials, unused paint, electronics, old tires and confidential papers to the Barn for destruction. Councilman Jablonski brought to the association’s attention that a new charter school near Griffin Road and 207th Avenue will be accepting approximately 3000 students beginning this fall. This will result in an estimated 3000 more cars on the west end of Griffin Road twice a day. He reported that our town is taking action to have the adversely affected areas of Griffin Road widened to accommodate the additional traffic.
Council Member Steve Breitkreuz reported that many of our town’s officials approached the commission for the City of Pembroke Pines to address the additional traffic. He stated that it was interesting to him that Broward County set a bright line threshold and if the amount of traffic from the school exceeded that threshold Pembroke Pines would be responsible for improvements in Griffin Road. However, the study commissioned by, appointed by and controlled by the City officials of Pembroke Pines concluded that the additional traffic would be two cars less than the Broward County threshold for required widening. Councilman Breitkreuz stated that our Town’s officials fought the development of the new charter school from the onset; however, since the entire project was controlled by the City officials of Pembroke Pines, there was little that our town could do to oppose those efforts.
Councilman Jablonski addressed the association on the issue of the 1% surtax has been forwarded to the Broward Supervisor of Elections to be placed on the November ballot. He reported the proceeds from the final ballot measure will be broken down for ½ of the tax to be apportioned to Broward County for road improvements and ½ of the proceeds will be apportioned to the municipalities. The caveat for the ballot measure is if one of the initiatives fails, both automatically fail. He concluded that the council is generally opposed to another tax.
In conclusion, Councilman Jablonski announced that the Town will be hosting our annual Fourth of July celebration at the Rolling Oaks Barn on the 4th of July.
President’s Report
Since the President was not present, the Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association President’s report was delivered to the association by Vice-President Sandra Farah, who read the President’s comments as follows:
Committee Reports
Treasurer’s Report: Due to illness, Judy Parker was unable to be present, and consequently, member Bob Parker reported as designee on the status of the association’s finances. We began the month with approximately $4,700.00, and after expenses amounting to approximately $1,778, the largest being the publication of the Ranch Waggler, the balance at the end of the month is approximately $3,600.00.
Membership Report: Due to illness, Judy Parker was unable to be present, and consequently, member Bob Parker reported as designee on the status of the association’s membership. We added three new members in the past month, raising the total membership to 256 members.
Ranch Waggler: Chairman Saied Taie-Tehrani. The discussion concerned those advertisers who have not yet paid for the advertisements.
Drainage: Vince Faleltta reported no new drainage projects; however, he provided a detailed report concerning the development of 36 acre home sites being sold by the New Testament Baptist Church. Mr. Faletta’s primary concern is that the residents, most importantly, those within the Sunshine Ranches community should oppose any site plan that provides for road access from within the new development that allows anything more than emergency vehicle access to have access to Hancock Road. Mr. Faletta added that the canal along the former New Testament land development on Hancock Road will be moved eastward.
Guest Speaker Tony Massado addressed the association membership about their pending request for a zoning variance for a proposed Fine Arts Auditorium with approximately 1900 seats and additional ten classrooms. Several members asked questions about possible adverse effects. Association Member Darlene Hay complained about the noise that she hears form the athletic field and requested that Mr. Massado speak with anyone with authority to put an end to the loud profanity laced music coming from the athletic filed that she found extremely offensive. While Mr. Massado expressed vocal concern, questioned whether anything would be done to put an end to the offensive rap music.
Councilman Doug McKay addressed the association membership concerning upcoming elections. He stated that he was elected to become the next Mayor without opposition. Further, he reported that the candidates for District 4 seat are Board member David S. Kuczenski, Esq., and Denise Schroeder. He also reported that the candidates for District 3 will include incumbent Freddie Fiskelli and former Fire Advisory Board member Barry Neuzig.
Council Member Steve Breitkreuz reported that election debates moderated by the League of Women Voters will be held five to four weeks before the November election.
Vice-President Sandra Farah adjourned the association meeting at 8:33 PM.
President Ani Ruiz Chang called the meeting to order at 7:38 pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Davie Police Department Update by Officer D. Graziadei
Town-wide crime statistics:May: 22 reported accidents, 140 citations; year to date: 135 reported accidents, 825 citations;
Illegal Dumping:In regard to Dave’s report last month of paint dumping, Ani requested increased police presence the weekend prior to bulk pickup; Officer G. produced an informational letter from the State regarding illegal dumping and suggested it be printed in the ; Dave presented him with a bulk pickup schedule.
Update on Town Events and Projects by Councilman Gary Jablonski
Administered the oath of office to Ryan Case as a newly elected Director;
Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics, and Bulk Drop-off Event and Shred-a-Thon at the Rolling Oaks Park on July 9;
Town is in budget season now, preparing the budget for next year;
The Stirling Road striping is out for bid; the striping, as well as the installation of guardrails, will be completed by the end of next year;
A 1% sales tax increase is under consideration for Broward County; there are two taxes in play: an infrastructure tax and a transportation tax; the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization is advocating for the infrastructure tax, while the Broward County Commission favors the transportation tax.
President’s Report (Ani)
Zito Landscape Design is committed to landscaping the entrance sign at Flamingo and Stirling in June; Ani is now working on designs for the new entry signs; has a tentative design for the honor plaques; there is an article in the Waggler regarding nominating new honorees; is also working to secure vendors for the launch of a Farmer’s Market.
Treasurer’s Report (Ani gave the report in Judi’s absence)
The balance as of April 29 was $5,235.84, $1,250 was deposited, $1,778.58 in checks written, leaving a balance as of May 25 of $4,707.26; we have 240 members, our goal is 375 members.
Committee Reports
Waggler (Ani): There is $10,850 in advertising monies pending collection through the end of the year.
Sunshine (Rachel Greene): Thirteen welcome letters were sent out.
Drainage (Vince Falletta): No new projects in Sunshine Ranches; working on one near 136th Avenue for a catch basin; wants to reinstate the telephone committee; “Happy Father’s Day to those who are.”
Unfinished Business
Canyon Creek Land Development: Ani requested comments on the presentation given last month; discussion about the history of the project followed; previously, the supply of water was the stumbling block; now, water will be supplied by Sunrise Utilities; pros and cons discussed.
Open Discussion
Vince complimented Mr. Zito on the beautification of the entrance sign at Hancock and Griffin;
Ani asked for suggestions of priorities for 2016-2017;
A resident asked about the annual dues; Ani explained the process involved in increasing the dues.
Call to Action:
Volunteer to serve on one of the committees, especially the Committee.
Ani wished all fathers a Happy Father’s Day and thanked all Veterans for their service.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.