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The meeting minutes of the Galt Mile Community Association are recorded by the Secretary of the Association. These records are archived and maintained for future reference. The archive, in aggregate, represents an accurate historical record of the Association's activities framed in its attendent political environment. The unedited meeting minutes are organized chronologically with correlative topic summaries to provide intuitive access. Clicking on a particular meeting date will summon the corresponding minutes in their entirety.

Please Note: The most recent posting is always unofficial since the minutes of each meeting are officially approved by vote at the subsequent meeting.


June 27, 2002
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Broward County Commissioner Jim Scott
Topics: Reorganization of Officers, Approval of Annual Financial Report, Beach Renourishment, Community Center, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

September 19, 2002
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale Commissioner Gloria Katz
Topics: Holy Cross Hospital, Bridge Square Representative (Jan Edelman), Cleveland Clinic Update, Beach Renourishment, Galt Mile Web Site, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

October 17, 2002
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jim Naugle
Topics: Cleveland Clinic Update, L’Ambiance, Attorney General Bob Butterworth, Beach Renourishment, Miles Corner, Galt Mile Web Site, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

November 21, 2002
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Congressman E. Clay Shaw Jr.
Topics: January 30th Local Political Debates, L’Ambiance, Beach Renourishment, Jitney, Miles Corner, Galt Mile Web Site, Homestead Exemption Correspondence, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

December 19, 2002
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Michelle Mattox, Legislative Assistant from Senator Atwater's office
Topics: The $100,000 Question, Cable Company Demolition, A1A, Beach Renourishment, Jitney, Miles Corner, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

January 16, 2003
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Gloria Katz
Topics: Beach Renourishment, Galt Mile Web Site, Galt Merchants, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

February 20, 2003
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Robert Gouf, Pier Property Developer
Topics: Pier Property, Marrinson Senior Care Center, Jan Edelman, Marty Sullivan (SunTrust Bank), The $100,000 Question, L’Ambiance, Beach Renourishment, Other Business (Fire Code), Galt Mile Web Site, Presidents’ Council, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

March 20, 2003
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale Police Assistant Chief Chuck Drago
Topics: Local Police Work, The $100,000 Question, L’Ambiance, Sprinkler Update, Galt Mile Web Site, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

April 17, 2003
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Christine Teel
Topics: SunTrust Bank, The $100,000 Question, Beach Renourishment, Miles Corner, Galt Mile Web Site, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

May 15, 2003
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Wellness Center Developer Robin Massa
Topics: Gary Sieger, Palazzo, Jan Edelman, The $100,000 Question, Dues for 2003-2004, Beach Renourishment, Miles Corner, Galt Mile Web Site, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

June 19, 2003
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Christine Teel
Topics: Gary Sieger, Jitney, Galt Mile Web Site, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

September 18, 2003
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: State Senator Jeffrey Atwater
Topics: Gary Sieger, Cleveland Clinic Update, Beach Renourishment, Miles Corner, Galt Mile Web Site, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

October 16, 2003
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jim Naugle
Topics: Cleveland Clinic Update, Newsletter Discussion, Galt Mile Web Site, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

November 20, 2003
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: City Commissioner Christine Teel
Topics: Newsletter Discussion, Galt Mile Web Site, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

December 18, 2003
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Mayor and District 91 Statehouse Candidate Oliver Parker
Topics: Newsletter Discussion, Galt Mile Web Site, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

January 15, 2004
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Condominium Attorney and Sun-Sentinel Columnist Mark Bogen
Topics: Beach Renourishment, Galt Ocean Terrace, Newsletter, Galt Merchants, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

February 19, 2004
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Christine Teel
Topics: Newsletter, Cleveland Clinic, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

March 18, 2004
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale Police Sergeant Scott Russell
Topics: The Homeless, Galt Mile Web Site, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

May 20, 2004
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Florida State Representative Ellyn Bogdanoff
Topics: Marty Sullivan (Manager of Galt Branch of Sun Trust Bank, The Homeless), Annual Dues, Salary Survey, Beach Renourishment, Newsletter Discussion and Galt Mile Web Site, Galt Merchants, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

October 21, 2004
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jim Naugle, Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Keith Allen
Topics: Fort Lauderdale Ballot Questions, Fire-Rescue Bond Issue, Beautification of N.E. 34 Street, Galt Mile Web Site, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

December 16, 2004
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Christine Teel, Fort Lauderdale Assistant City Manager Kathleen Dunn
Topics: Il Lugano, Beach Renourishment, Newsletter Discussion, Galt Mile Web Site, Treasurer’s Report, New Business
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

January 20, 2005
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Carol Pinsky from L'Ambiance, State Representative Ellyn Bogdanoff
Topics: Galt Mile Web Site, Treasurer’s Report, Opus South, Community Awareness
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

February 17, 2005
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Major Mary Negrey of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department
Topics: Il Lugano, Cleveland Clinic Update, Beach Renourishment, Newsletter Discussion, Galt Mile Web Site, Annual Air/Sea Show, Designation of Eric Peter Berkowitz as Secretary, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield, Secretary, ProTem

March 17, 2005
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Director David Hébert of the Fort Lauderdale Public Information Department
Topics: Community Association Day event, Opus South, Il Lugano, Cleveland Clinic Update, Smile on the Mile, Beach Renourishment, Newsletter Discussion, Galt Mile Web Site, Neighborhood Security Project, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Assistant Secretary

April 21, 2005
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Broward County Property Appraiser Lori Parrish, Director of Media and Governmental Relations of the Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office, Bob Wolfe
Topics: Broward County Property Appraiser, Opus South, Il Lugano, Smile on the Mile, Newsletter Discussion, Galt Mile Web Site, Correspondence, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Assistant Secretary

May 19, 2005
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor and District 1 Commissioner Christine Teel, Pompano Beach City Commissioner Kay McGinn
Topics: Fort Lauderdale Community Developments and Commission Candidates, Opus South, Il Lugano, Annual Salary Survey, Dues 2005, Route A1A, Beach Renourishment, Galt Mile Web Site, Correspondence, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Assistant Secretary

October 20, 2005
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Andy and Kathy Mitchell (owners of Ireland’s Inn), Bob Wolfe, Property Appraiser’s Office
Topics: Ireland’s Inn, Opus South, Il Lugano, Jitney, Correspondence, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Assistant Secretary

November 17, 2005
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: City of Fort Lauderdale Mayor James Naugle
Topics: Fort Lauderdale’s preparation, response and recovery from Hurricane Wilma, Opus South, Il Lugano, A1A, Galt Mile Web Site, Correspondence, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Assistant Secretary

December 15, 2005
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: City of Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor Christine Teel
Topics: Fort Lauderdale’s recovery from Hurricane Wilma, King Tut Exhibit, Opus South, Il Lugano, Galt Mile Web Site, Correspondence, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Assistant Secretary

January 19, 2006
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale Assistant City Manager Kathleen Gunn
Topics: Bringing New Businesses to Fort Lauderdale, Galt Mile’s recovery from Hurricane Wilma, Sapphire, Opus South, Il Lugano, Galt Mile Web Site, Correspondence, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Assistant Secretary

February 16, 2006
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale Assistant Police Chief Steve Robitaille and Police Major Mary Negrey
Topics: Improvements to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, Galt Mile’s Traffic and Noise Initiative, Opus South, Il Lugano, Denny’s, Beach Renourishment, Galt Mile Web Site, Correspondence, Galt Merchants, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Assistant Secretary

March 16, 2006
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale City Manager George Gretsas
Topics: A Brief History of Improvements to Municipal Operations, Community Association Day Event, Opus South, Denny’s, Galt Mile Newsletter, Galt Mile Web Site, Correspondence, Galt Merchants, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Assistant Secretary

April 20, 2006
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale District 1 Commissioner Christine Teel
Topics: Progress Update for Galt Mile Landscaping, Street Lights and Street Signs, Il Lugano, Dues, Galt Mile Newsletter, Galt Mile Web Site, Insurance, Security Program, Correspondence, Galt Merchants, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Assistant Secretary

May 18, 2006
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Broward County Commissioner Jim Scott and his Administrative Aide Lisa Castillo
Topics: Progress Update for Port Everglades Security infrastructure, County - Cities land use conflict, dedicated funding for the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Opus South, Il Lugano, Galt Mile Newsletter, Galt Mile Web Site, Correspondence, Dues, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Assistant Secretary

June 15, 2006
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: District 91 State Representative Ellyn Bogdanoff, Andy and Kathy Mitchell and Jack Ireland (owners of Ireland’s Inn)
Topics: Condo Owner Issues, Florida Property Insurance Dogma, Homestead Portability, Il Lugano, Galt Mile Web Site, Correspondence, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Assistant Secretary

September 21, 2006
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale Commissioner Christine Teel and Broward County Commissioner Jim Scott
Topics: Galt Mile outfall pipes, Il Lugano, Community Center mugging, Galt Mile Web Site, Correspondence, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Assistant Secretary

October 19, 2006
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: None
Topics: La Reserve Property, Il Lugano, Community Center, Denny’s, Sapphire Project, Correspondence, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield for Fern McBride, Assistant Secretary

November 16, 2006
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: City of Fort Lauderdale Mayor James Naugle and Broward District 4 Commissioner-Elect Ken Keechl
Topics: La Reserve Property, Il Lugano, Community Center, Galt Mile Web Site, Correspondence, Galt Merchants, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield for Fern McBride, Assistant Secretary

December 21, 2006
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Pio Ieraci
Topics: A broad review of Galt Mile concerns and an update of GMCA governance issues, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Leah Glickfield for Fern McBride, Assistant Secretary

January 18, 2007
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale Commissioner Christine Teel
Topics: Il Lugano, Jitney, Galt Mile Web Site, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

February 15, 2007
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Les Hollingsworth, Executive Director of Downtown Fort Lauderdale Transportation Management Association (DFLTMA), and his assistant, Rabia Queshi; Broward County Commissioner Ken Keechl
Topics: Il Lugano, Center Strip Update, A1A, Galt Roving Security Patrol, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

March 15, 2007
Meeting Minutes

Topics: Il Lugano, Center Strip Update, Denny’s, Beach Renourishment, Legislative Update, Galt Roving Security Patrol, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

April 19, 2007
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Patrick Shavloskey, Development Director of Bonnet House and Broward County Commissioner Ken Keechl
Topics: Denny’s, Il Lugano, Beach Renourishment, Legislative Update, Galt Roving Security Patrol, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

May 31, 2007
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: U. S. Congressman Ron Klein
Topics: Center Strip, Robert Rozema Memorial Walk, Il Lugano, Beach Renourishment, Legislative Update, Galt Roving Security Patrol, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Treasurer’s Report, Other Business
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

September 20, 2007
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: District 4 Broward County Commissioner Ken Keechl
Topics: Agenda Input from Members, Galt Mile Memorial Walk, Il Lugano, Beach Renourishment, Community Center, Galt Mile Security Patrol, Galt Merchants Association, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Treasurer’s Report, Other Business
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

October 25, 2007
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale Commissioner Christine Teel, Fort Lauderdale Director of Parking & Fleet Services John Hoelzle
Topics: Parking Meters, Galt Mile Memorial Walk, Il Lugano, Galt Mile Security Patrol, Galt Merchants Association, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Treasurer’s Report, Other Business
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

November 15, 2007
Meeting Minutes

Discuaaion: Galt Mile Memorial Walk
Topics: Il Lugano, Beach Renourishment, Galt Mile Security Patrol, Galt Merchants Association, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Treasurer’s Report, Other Business
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

December 20, 2007
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Andy and Kathy Mitchell, Kathy’s father Jack Ireland, Broward County Commissioner Ken Keechl
Topics: Galt Mile Memorial Walk, Il Lugano, Galt Mile Security Patrol, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Treasurer’s Report, Other Business
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

January 17, 2008
Meeting Minutes

Discuaaion: Galt Mile Memorial Walk
Topics: Il Lugano, Beach Renourishment, Community Center, Galt Mile Security Patrol, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Treasurer’s Report, Other Business
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

March 20, 2008
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale Chief of Police Bruce G. Roberts
Topics: Galt Mile Memorial Walk, Il Lugano, Beach Renourishment, Galt Roving Security Patrol, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Galt Merchants Association, Other Business
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

April 17, 2008
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale Police Major Russell H. Hanstein, Police District 1 Commander
Topics: Galt Mile Memorial Walk, Il Lugano, Beach Renourishment, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Legislative Concerns, Calypso, Other Business
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

May 15, 2008
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Broward County Commissioner Ken Keechl
Topics: Calypso Project, Galt Mile Memorial Walk, Il Lugano, Beach Renourishment, Galt Roving Security Patrol, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

June 19, 2008
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: District 91 Statehouse Representative Ellyn Bogdanoff
Topics: Galt Mile Memorial Walk, Il Lugano, Beach Renourishment, Galt Roving Security Patrol, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

August 5, 2008
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Christine Teel, legislative aide Aaron Nevins of Statehouse Representative Ellyn Bogdanoff’s office, City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Director Phil Thornburg, City of Fort Lauderdale Engineer Hal Barnes, Fort Lauderdale City Commission Assistant Eve Bazer and candidate for Circuit Judge Paul Eichner
Topics: Galt Mile Memorial Walk Presentation (Beautification Project), Insurance, Wage Survey Update
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

September 18, 2008
Meeting Minutes

Group Discussion: Goals & Objectives for 2008-2009
Topics: Calypso Project, Beach Renourishment, Galt Mile Security Patrol, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Galt Merchants Association, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

November 20, 2008
Meeting Minutes

Group Discussion: Membership Participation
Topics: Old and New Business, Calypso Project, Memorial Walk, Beautification, Il Lugano, Beach Renourishment, Galt Mile Security Patrol, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

December 18, 2008
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Broward County Commissioner Ken Keechl and Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Christine Teel
Topics: Old and New Business, Calypso Project, Il Lugano, Galt Mile Security Patrol, Galt Merchants Association, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

January 15, 2009
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Fort Lauderdale City Manager George Gretsas with David Hébert, Fort Lauderdale Assistant City Manager, Public Safety and Emergency Management, and Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Christine Teel, Mayoral Candidate Jack Seiler, Cooperative Feeding Program Executive Director Scott Woodburn and Il Lugano's Mike Weber
Topics: Mayoral Candidate Jack Seiler, 2009 Galt Mile Food Drive - Scott Woodburn, City Manager George Gretsas presented Goals and Objectives - January 2009 Update, Old and New Business, Other Business, City Commissioner Christine Teel, Property Appraiser Media Director Bob Wolfe, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

February 19, 2009
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Christine Teel
Topics: Old and New Business, Calypso Project, Beach Renourishment, Community Center, Galt Mile Security Patrol, Galt Merchants Association, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

May 21, 2009
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Friends of the Galt Mile Reading Center President Herman Gardner
Topics: Old and New Business, Galt Mile Reading Center, Legislative Update, Galt Drive Street Landscape, Beach Renourishment, Galt Mile Security Patrol, Galt Merchants Association, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

June 18, 2009
Meeting Minutes

Honoring Rose Guttman
Topics: Old and New Business, Galt Mile Reading Center, Legislative Update, Galt Ocean Drive Street Landscape, Beach Renourishment, Galt Mile Security Patrol, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

September 17, 2009
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner and Vice Mayor Bruce Roberts and Director Chris Wren of the Downtown Development Authority and Interim Director of the Sun Trolley
Topics: Old and New Business, Transportation – Sun Trolley, Galt Ocean Mile Landscaping, Beach Renourishment, Galt Roving Security Patrol, Galt Mile Reading Center, Galt Mile Merchants, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

October 15, 2009
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner and Vice Mayor Bruce Roberts
Topics: Old and New Business (Sun Trolley, Galt Mile Roving Security Patrol, George Gretsas), Galt Mile Reading Center, Galt Ocean Drive Landscaping, Beach Renourishment, Galt Mile Roving Security Patrol, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

November 19, 2009
Meeting Minutes

Topic: Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Meeting considering City Manager George Gretsas Contract Renewal
Topics: Old and New Business (Galt Mile Reading Center, George Gretsas), Special Update – City Manager George Gretsas – Contract not renewed, Beach Renourishment, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

December 17, 2009
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner and Vice Mayor Bruce Roberts, Managing Director Patricia Zeiler of the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Transportation Management Association (DFLTMA), Sun Trolley
Topics: Old and New Business (Oakland Park Boulevard Bridge, Susaki plan, Central Beach Master Plan, Sun Trolley), Galt Ocean Drive Landscaping, Beach Renourishment, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

January 21, 2010
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Broward Mayor and District 4 County Commissioner Ken Keechl, Water Taxi Sales & Marketing Director Terry Gilchrist, Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner and Vice Mayor Bruce Roberts, Managing Director Patricia Zeiler of the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Transportation Management Association (DFLTMA), Sun Trolley
Topics: Old and New Business (Water Taxi, Il Lugano, Haiti Relief, Water Charges, Retrofit Opt-Out Bill), Beach Renourishment, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

February 18, 2010
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner and Vice Mayor Bruce Roberts
Topics: Old and New Business (Sprinkler Retrofit Relief Legislation - House Bill 561, A1A Resurfacing, Sun Trolley, Water Charges, Pain Clinics), Beach Renourishment, Galt Ocean Drive Landscaping, Galt Mile Roving Security Patrol, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

March 18, 2010
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner and Vice Mayor Bruce Roberts and Bob Wolfe of the Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office
Topics: Old and New Business (Sprinkler Retrofit Relief Legislation - House Bill 561, Sun Trolley, Beach Renourishment, Galt Ocean Drive Landscaping, Galt Mile Roving Security Patrol, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

April 15, 2010
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: District 91 Statehouse Candidate George Moraitis, District 13 County Court Judge Candidate Heidi Berkowitz, Andy and Kathy Mitchell of Ireland’s Inn
Topics: Old and New Business (“Sprinkler Retrofit Relief Bill” - House Bill 561 & Senate Bill 1196), Old and New Business, Sun Trolley, Galt Ocean Drive Landscaping, Beach Renourishment, Galt Merchants, Galt Mile Roving Security Patrol, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

May 20, 2010
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner and Vice Mayor Bruce Roberts, District 13 County Court Judge Candidate Heidi Berkowitz, Andy and Kathy Mitchell of Ireland’s Inn
Topics: Old and New Business Gulf Oil Spill, (“Sprinkler Retrofit Relief Bill” - Senate Bill 1196), Galt Ocean Drive Street Landscape, Beach Renourishment, Galt Mile Merchants, Galt Mile Roving Security Patrol, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

September 16, 2010
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Broward County Mayor and District 4 Commissioner Ken Keechl, FLPD Michael G. Gregory - Acting Major of Police District 1, Broward District 4 Commission Candidate Chip LaMarca
Topics: Old and New Business (County Budget, Ethics Code, Galt Mile Reading Center), Galt Ocean Drive Street Landscape, Beach Renourishment, Galt Mile Roving Security Patrol, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

October 21, 2010
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Bruce Roberts, FLPD Captain Michael G. Gregory - Acting Major of Police District 1
Topics: Old and New Business (City Manager Search, Homeless Man, Bicycle Registration), Fire Safety – Opt-Out Issues, Galt Ocean Drive Street Landscape, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

November 18, 2010
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speaker: FLPD Captain Michael G. Gregory - Acting Major of Police District 1
Topics: Old and New Business (Budget Meeting, Holiday Crimes, Bicycle Registration), Galt Ocean Drive Street Landscape, Beach Renourishment, Community Center, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

December 16, 2010
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Broward County District 4 Commissioner Charles "Chip LaMarca, Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Bruce Roberts, FLPD Captain Michael G. Gregory - Acting Major of Police District 1, Ireland's Inn Proprietor Andy Mitchell
Topics: Old and New Business (New County Commissioner, Public Safety, Sun Trolley - TMA, Holiday Crime rate, Ireland's Inn Update), Galt Ocean Drive Street Landscape, Beach Renourishment, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

February 17, 2011
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: David Hebert, Assistant City Manager – City of Fort Lauderdale, FLPD Captain Michael G. Gregory - Acting Major of Police District 1
Topics: Old and New Business (City Manager Search, Public Safety, red light camera enforcement system, Crime rate, COM center history), Galt Roving Patrol, Galt Ocean Drive Street Landscape, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

March 17, 2011
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Bruce Roberts
Topics: Old and New Business (Deregulation Bill - HB 5005, Utility Graffiti Issue, Acting Major Michael Gregory has been reassigned to Internal Affairs, deter speeding), Galt Roving Patrol, Galt Ocean Drive Street Landscape, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Other Business, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

May 19, 2011
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Bruce Roberts, FLPD Captain Michael G. Gregory - Acting Major of Police District 1
Topics: Old and New Business (Beach Burlglaries, Memorial Day celebration, New City Manager Lee Feldman, Sun Trolley to Galleria, Bahia Mar, Chepo walk through), CAN Legislative Round Table, Beach Renourishment, Galt Mile Merchants, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

September 15, 2011
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Broward County District 4 Commissioner Charles "Chip LaMarca w/ aide Ryan Saunders, Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Bruce Roberts, Robin Cross, SunTrust Bank
Topics: Old and New Business (Broward Budget Hearing, Fort Lauderdale Budget Impacts, New City Manager Lee Feldman, New Air Show negotiations, A1A Improvements, Pill Mills), Galt Ocean Drive Street Landscape, CFLCA Appointment, Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

October 20, 2011
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler, Fort Lauderdale Recycling Program Loretta Cronk, Broward Art Guild President Ken Harrison
Topics: Old and New Business (Trash Rates, Taxes, Fort Lauderdale Budget, Fire Station 54, Tourism, Crime and homelessness), Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

November 17, 2011
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Bruce Roberts; FLPD District 1 Commander Major Raul M. Diaz and FLPD Officer Andy Pallen.
Topics: Old and New Business (Broward and Fort Lauderdale negotiate sharing Dispatch costs, New FEMA Flood Rate Maps, Homeless Panhandlers on the Galt Mile, Increased Burgluries and thefts, Fort Lauderdale Budget), Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Galt Roving Security Patrol, Service Animals, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

January 19, 2012
Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers: Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Bruce Roberts; District 1 Commission candidate Mary Graham, Rebecca Kendig of Il Lugano and "Moments in Time" Proprietor Jack Atwell.
Topics: Old and New Business (New Sun Trolley weekend service, CodeRED Emergency Notification Service, patchwork of pink aggregate sidewalks on the Galt Mile, DROP program and city pensions, Fort Lauderdale Budget), Galt Mile Web Site – Newsletter, Galt Ocean Drive Street Landscape, Treasurer’s Report
Secretary: Fern McBride, Secretary

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