Directors/Alternates Present
Janice Jones/The Palace
T. Sinclair (Tory) Jacobs/Brickell 25
Maria Elena Ibanez/Bristol Tower
Judge John Gale, Ronald Smith, Esq./Villa Regina
Herbert Bailey, Robert Ayona/Brickell Forest
Chris Allen/Brickell Key II
Mac Seligman/Brickell Townhouse
Norman Mininberg/Brickell Place I
Jorge Iglesias/Brickell Mar

Henry H. Taylor, Jr., Esq./General Counsel

Natalie Brown/ BHA Communications Director

Associate Members Present
Megan Kelly/Swire Properties
Danny Ponce/Brickell Key Master Association

City of Miami Present
Maria Nardi/Planning and Zoning
Officer Jeffrey Giordano, Commander Frank Fernandez/Miami Police Department

Also Present
Mike Glogower/The Palace
Mark Kern, Ernie Guiterez/Bristol Tower
Linda E. Baker/Brickell Place I

Meeting called to order at 6:15 p.m.

Ron smith moved and Mac Seligman seconded that the minutes of the November meeting be approved as published. The motion passed unanimously.

President's Report
1900 Brickell Ave. ­ Court supports our position that "medical/surgical procedures" are not allowed at the facility according to the original terms of the covenant, which means the "spa" sign must come down. We're asking the City to uphold the court ruling, change the sign and limit what the surgeon can do there.

Traffic ­ At last meeting BHA passed a resolution relating to density and traffic in the Brickell area, which will be on the City Commission agenda on Thur., Jan. 24, 6 pm, time certain. Residents are urged to attend to show their concern, especially as it relates to Brickell Village.

Landscaping on 25th Road ­ East of Brickell Avenue, the medians, irrigation system, two benches by water's edge are in place.

Alice Wainwright Park Improved ­ Full-time staff member there. New children's playground. Looks good, recommend a visit if you haven't been there lately.

Brickell Area Traffic
Maria Nardi presented what the City is planning relating to Brickell traffic concerns. She reported that HOK came up with design guidelines for Brickell Village, as a result of consensus that there is no single unifying element for character in the area. New urbanism principles are guided their planning process which includes consideration for pedestrian concerns and streetscapes. The goal is to agree upon urban and architectural guidelines that developers will be bound to follow. The recommendations are in draft form now and will soon go to Planning Advisory Board; could be in place in February 2002. Will be on the City's Web page for access by community, developers, etc.

Planning Dept will be hiring a traffic consultant. While each new development project has its own consultant, the Planning Dept. wants an independent opinion. Every MUSP will be charged an extra $4,500 to cover the costs.

Police Report ­ Officer Jeff Giordano
Be aware of holidays and increase in robberies, purse snatchings. Police have decoys out there. Six robberies in the past month on Brickell. Mostly on weekends.

Goals & Objectives for 2002? What do you want to see happen next year in your area? How can the Police Dept. come closer to serving you as a citizen? What community events do you want? Contact Jeff.

Report from Commander Frank Fernandez
(Newly appointed in charge of Brickell and Coral Way.) Commander reported on traffic concerns and the Brickell Bridge and construction blocking roadways in the area.

Judge John Gale moved and Jan Jones seconded that BHA writes a letter of commendation for Jeff Giordano in thanking him for his responsiveness and suggestions for handling our problems. The motion passed unanimously.

Next Meeting: Jan. 16, 2002.