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Islanders fill Community House for Candidates' Forum

By Renny Severance but with the next four years. [email protected] He said he plans to work witli council members Jenny Burnharn to meet the needs and expectations of all Sanibei [email protected] citizens, adding "we are so lucky to have found this wonderful island," Amy Fleming Miltary service, said Laswell. taught him that [email protected] "we must depend upon each other if we are to suc- Laura Nickerson ceed in life." He matched his educational qualifi- [email protected] cations and work experience, especially in law, to the knowledge that city council members must It was a full house of" more than 350 at the have to perform their roles competently. Sanibel Community Association for the "Sanibelians deserve a good government," said Candidates" Forum on Tuesday night. There Laswell, praising City Manager Judie Zimomra were even people standing in the aisles to hear and the city employees who obtained grants and what the seven candidates for city council had funding for cleaning up the island while making to say about themselves, their campaigns and sure the routine activities of city government went their ideals. on as usual. The forum was sponsored by the Island "You want, need and deserve an equally com- Reporter, the Sanibel & Captiva Islands petent group of individuals on city council." said Chamber of Commerce and the Sanibe! Laswell. "All you need to get that is to trust me Community Association. The moderator for with one of your votes." the discussion was Douglas Landau, Ph.D., an Photo by Renny Severance He added with a smile. "Just one. Those of you associate professor of executive leadership and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Steve Greenstein welcomes from Chicago, you know what to do." management at the Naples campus of" islanders to the forum, (l-r) Seated are candidates Bob Laswell, Eric International College. Pfeifer, Mick Denham, Carla Johnston, Douglas Landau (moderator), Larry Eric Pfeifer The candidates were each given three min- Thompson, Marty Harrity and Curt Stendahl (sitting in for Tom Rothman). Pfeifer offered his services to fellow islanders, utes to make their opening statements. The saying "Sanibel is the best place to live and work moderator then asked a series of three ques- The moderator also explained that he had established 1 know of." He encouraged islanders not to let tions and each question was answered by each candidate in the candidates' order of speaking based on the order of problems over taxes, tolls, and budgets separate them. a rotating order. their replies by U.S. mail. Rather, all should work together to restore the city's rela- Dr. Landau explained at the outset that he derived the tionship with Lee County. questions from those which the candidates had been asked Opening Statements He went on to talk about the sensitivity of Sanibe! as a to send to him earlier. The participanLs had each been barrier island and stated that he would always uphold tl'f asked to provide two questions: first, "what question Bob Laswell Lk, .ii ' : a.. : 'Jv L...--1 IV\ ".• "men. <" >•'• . would you like to be asked;" and second, "what question Laswell introduced himself as "the independent" can- ''Because our Land Development Code was \\iiUcii - would you like to be asked of all the candidates." didate, stating that his concern was not with the referenda. years ago, questions arise regarding property ownership rights, non-conforming structures and build-back. sh-.;ur: we experience a disa>ter," Pfeifer said. He added that ii., would find a balance which protects all property owner- Council delays EAR review Council sets BMRH target ship rights in confonnance with the Sanibel Plan. Pfeifer said he read the Peoples Choice Amendments By KEVIN DUFFY By KEVIN DUFFY as well as the Realtors" proposed build-back ordinance, [email protected] [email protected] "Both were written with good intentions," he said, "but both are flawed." Ongoing discussion of the Evaluation and Appraisal Sanibel City Council established a benchmark for the He continued that the planning department and all of Report of the Sanibel Plan was cut-short this week when a percentage of affordable housing on the island during dis- the people of Sanibel should be consulted before putting councilmember expressed concern that the board was doing cussion of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the the issue to a vote. more politicking than analysis. Sanibel Plan this week. Stressing the importance of settling the lawsuit with Councilman Steve Brown said he found the discussion Heeding the advice of Jan Hyatt, executive director of the county, Pfeifer also pointed out that Lee County needs relating to buildback density and the allowable height of Community Housing Resource, council voted 3-2 to set a Sanibel's beaches, property taxes and bed taxes, just as buildings on the island "repugnant'* because they are direct- target of 3 percent of Sanibel households rather than an Sanibel needs the county. He pointed to the recent 30 per- ly tied to referenda items that will appear on the March 1 allowable range of 2.2 to 3 percent during the public hear- cent increase in the millage rate and said that he had met election ballot. He therefore initially moved to continue the ing Tuesday. Councilman Jim Jennings and Vice Mayor with each of the county commissioners and. "they do matter to a special meeting. When the motion passed 3-2 Dick Walsh voted no. want to help." He added, "We don't have an adversaria! with councilmembers Dick Walsh and Judy Workman vot- Hyatt said that with 104 affordable housing units out of relationship — just an adversarial issue." ing no, council heeded the advice of City Attorney Ken 3.500 island-wide targeted now and 40 more in the plans for He concluded his opening statement with high praise Cuyler and scheduled the discussion for the next public the next 20 year.-,, the city will be in good shape with the for City Manager Judie Zimomra and the work she has hearing of Tuesday. March 1. The topic will be broached state in making housing available to all income brackets. done for the city. beginning at 10:30 a.m. "I think it's a reasonable goal." she said. "The need for Brown directed his criticism at Walsh, whose five affordable housing will not diminish." Carla Johnston amendments relating to density, heights of buildings, The state, she continued, had previously targeted 800 Johnston opened her remarks by recalling an important amounts of impermeable surface coverage, road improve- such units for Sanibel. lesson from when she was only 13 and lost her mother. ments and terms of planning commission members will Hyatt also said that Sanibel would be "clearly safer" Advancing her education through a contest sponsored by appear on the ballot. establishing a single goal rather than a range because the lat- the American Legion, she wrote a winning essay irons "I'm not going to take part in politicizing," he said before ter would attract scrutiny from the state. Walsh disagreed. personal experience describing how very different sorts of making the motion for a continuance. "Other candidates "Much better to have a range than setting a flat number," people with different backgrounds could come together to don't have the ability to campaign like this." he said. "Every day the available land shrinks." fulfill their dreams and improve their lives. After earning her college degree, her graduate studies See EAR See BMRH took her to other communities and ultimately to Boston, a page 3 page 3 marriage and two children. There she worked with various local government agencies involving zoning as well as transportation. At the Metropolitan Boston Transportation

1 Agency, she worked with others on a $300 million annual * 'JVC 3)^. ; budget. In the process, she discovered that "when people • LETTFRS page 6 Sanybel Before A ferry in the Mick Denham ad care, it makes a difference." She also developed consider- the Causeway future? able skills working with diverse elements of the communi- • OPINION' page 4 Last week our typeset- ting of Mr. Denham's ad See FORUM • DATELINt page 19 A presentation of Sanibel Sanibel City Council starts for the City Council race page 16 was incorrect. • POLICL BFAT page 21 life before the causeway up discussions. by Charles LeBuff. The second check • TV LISTINGS page 22 mark under his photo CORRECTION should have read "Vote In last week's edition we mis-identified the chair- • OBITUARY page 22 YES to keep low density". person of the Mardi Gras Parade at Periwinkle Park. • SPORTS page 24 — See page 15 - See page 3 We apologize for the Dr. Harvey Kiley was the chairperson. error. Also, the correct spelling of the owners of • CLASSIFIEDS page 27 Periwinkle Park are Dick and Jerry Muench. 2 • Week of February 17-23, 2005 • ISLAND REPORTER

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months same as cash with your Robb & Stucky card. See store for complete details. ISLAND REPORTER u Week of February 17-23, 2005 .j 3 recommendation then Hyatt, and urged her fellow councilmembers to vole accordingly. A ferry in Sanibel's future? "Go with 3 percent and move on," she BMRH said. By KEVIN DUFFY "Who knows what possibilities it could Councilman Steve Brown agreed. [email protected] offer," Brown said. From page 1 "Three percent is a fixed number and Castle said that permits are already in- easier to understand," he said. City staff will meet with representa- hand to utilize the city boat ramp as a Such isn"t the case, Hyatt countered. The higher number also allows Sanibel tives from a north Florida ferry company barge landing area, and it would be mere- "There are still available sites for below to continue to identify a need for employee next week to determine whether such a ly a matter of converting the usage to that market rate housing," she said. "One hun- housing on the island, Hyatt continued. A service would help alleviate traffic con- of a ferry service transporting humans dred and four is definitely attainable." comprehensive study evaluating that need is gestion on Sanibel. instead of" materials. But establishing a Councilwoman Judy Workman said that ongoing. Speaking before city council Tuesday. connection point on the mainland remains no one "is more qualified" to make such a Public Works Director Gates Castle said the elusive element of the plan. that staff would meet with representatives "Finding a landing spot on the other ing planning director Ken Fialzer said. of Hornblower Feb. 25 to discuss the side is a major challenge," City Manager Resident John Adler said that any net practicalities of establishing a ferry ser- Judie Zimomra said. EAR decrease in density on the island to-date is vice for Sanibel. Hornblower currently Responding to a question from Mayor the result of land purchases by the city and serves the City of Jacksonville. He did not Marty Harrity asking why council was From page 1 the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation say if Hornblower is being considered as considering the matter when the county is Foundation, and that any action the city a possible ferry provider for the island. moving forward with plans to build a new While Walsh is not seeking re-election, takes in their EAR would likely be under- Castle said that the preliminary work causeway and drawbridge, Vice Mayor Brown said he was concerned that the vice mined by the Department of Community has been done and the necessary permits Dick Walsh pointed out that it was impor- mayor's lengthy discussion on the topic Affairs. Workman then cited a provision in are in place to move forward. A building tant for the city to consider a back-up plan amounted to a push to get his amendments state law calling for an exemption for prop- contractor, Kelly Brothers, has already should Floridians encounter a stretch of passed on election day. erties 10 acres or less, and asked Cuyler to been selected by council to construct the several years of active hurricane seasons. "Other candidates can go up to the check on it. necessary landing point on the island. A category 5 storm could disable portions microphone and speak their piece," said In a separate vote, council voted 4-1 to "Short of actually building the struc- of the bridge, he said. Workman, who is also stepping-down fol- remove the word "rehabilitation"' when con- ture, we've done everything we can,'" he "It's appropriate to continue to look at lowing the March 1 meeting. sidering the future needs of the causeway. said. this," Walsh said. Brown's concerns were raised following Workman, who pointed out that the city"s Councilman Steve Brown urged his Councilwoman Judy Workman agreed, discussion of allowable densities and build- ongoing lawsuit amounts to a new draw- fellow councilmembers to "'aggressively pointing out that the county, who owns the ing heights that are touched upon in the bridge not being a sure thing, cast the lone pursue" the item. Visitors to Sanibel could causeway, had no contingency plan in EAR. Specifically, council considered how nay vote. bring their bicycles with them and tour the place when one of the spans failed previ- resorts that rest on the seaward side of the "I really don't understand why you don'l island on the multi-use paths rather than ously. Coastal Construction Line would be affect- take the long view and leave "rehabilitation" choking the roadways with their vehicles, "We should talk to them about funding ed following a storm event, and whether in," resident Bernie Lubetken said. he said. Ferry service could be established our plan," she said. "It's their obligation to they could be built-back if partially lost. The The city has until May 1 to transmit the in conjunction with places like Cape see that we can get on and off." line was first established in 1974 and then EAR, once council approves it, to DCA for Coral, Pine Island and Fort Myers Beach. set further back by the county in 1991, act- implementation. Elect Tom Rothman to City Council "Protect Sanibel Long Term"

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By PETER BENDER would be incurred to both the city and the By NOLATHEISS approval before they get their hands on it? resident requesting the build-back. Neither law referred to by Mr. ome Sanibelians are concerned that the If the rebuild-requesting property owner Speeding Up Change? Valiquette, a builder, not a trained planner Slessons and fears initially learned from is presently enjoying the benefits of the or a law-maker, forbids increasing density Hurricane Charley have been forgotten by Save Our Homestead Exemption, it may be s a former member of the Planning on a barrier island. As a matter of fact, the some of the Sanibel electorate. Just as our lost as a result of the inability to go forward A Commission, City Council, officer of history of Florida reveals that density elected city council was about to review a with the rebuild and secure a certificate of the Southwest Regional Planning requests are almost always approved. coprehensive build-back ordinance, occupancy in time to requalify for^ibe- Council, and member of the Florida Right now, developers on Marco Island Hurricane Charley struck with vary homestead exemption. In every case, the Regional Council Association Board, I am are asking permission to build and devel- degrees of devastation across Sanibel, taxes will at least double for long-time very familiar with how the planning sys- op a new high rise which will join hun- Captiva and neighboring communities. homestead residents who have occupied tem works on the local, regional and state dreds of others. While we were luckier than most commu- their homes for six or more years, during level. The idea that the State would never I have heard people say that we are nities, the devastation of Charley could which time Sanibel property values have allow a change in the Sanibel Plan is just protected from density changes, high have affected many more property owners skyrocketed. wrong and not supported by law. rises, etc. because of the Sanibel Plan. had. the predicted extreme tidal surge One might question whether or not this If the Sanibel City Council wishes to The point is that certain forces want the occurred. It is in all our interests to prepare action could cause the city to be subjected change aspects of its Comprehensive Sanibel Plan changed and once it is and be prepared for future hurricanes like to a lawsuit by a properly owner claiming Land Use Plan, there are several steps it changed, it is extremely difficult to return Charley. that this restraint on property use would must follow. It first goes to the Planning it to its original state. Once the first high- While the so-called proposed Peoples amount to a "taking" similar to a condem- Commission and asks them to advise on rise is built under the conditions of the Choice Amendments #1, #4, #5. #6 an.d #7 nation. the issue. The Planning Commission changed land-use plan, the City Council appear of first reading to be steps that In addition, the wording used in some of makes recommendations to the City cannot forbid another one from being would insure the continuation of the the amendments is confusing and incom- Council. Then Council votes on changes built, Sanibel community as we know it, I am plete, at best. For example. Amendment #1 and sends them to the staff of the There is a State law, called the Bert J. afraid that is clearly not the case. requires the city to proceed with a hopeless Regional Planning Council. Its staff stud- Harris Act. that protects your rights to do As an attorney (Michigan licensed fight over the causeway which belongs to ies the issue and makes recommendations what your neighbor can do under the law. only), here are some of my concerns: Lee County and is not under the control of to the Regional Planning Council. The The Sanibel Plan works because it was It has been reported that over 50 percent the City of Sanibel. Regional Planning Council is made up of written 30 years ago. Once we change the of homes nad commercial properties are Amendments #4 and #8. dealing with elected officials and Governor Appointees law, we can"t go back. non-conforming by current federal, state residential density and county roadways as well as representatives from transporta- I am surprised that the Planning and local regulations. There is nothing to respectively, use the words "unless tion agencies, etc., from many counties Commission, at least as represented by prevent future regulations to place even approved by a majority of the electors," and cities. Mr. Valiquette, is taking a political stance more properties in the non-conforming while the other '"Peoples Choice Many of the staff recommendations are on this issue. Over the last year, the role. Amendments" refer to "a majority of the put on the consent agenda. Others are dis- Chair's commentaries were statements of If more than 50 percent destruction voters." Clearly, the language is confusing cussed by council members who may or the issues being discussed and a request occurs by natural causes, the non-conform- and onemight argue that "electors"refers to may not have any familiarity with the for public input, not a recommendation ing home that is presently producing rev- all registered voters which would essential- issue or the City. As a Council member, I for a change in the law. enue on the tax rolls may not be allowed to ly require a super majority. The group that voted on land use plans from Sarasota to I was told when I was appointed to the be rebuilt, based on the size of the proper- claims responsibility for these amend- Naples. Almost always, staff recommen- Planning Commission that we were to ty, or at the very least, square footage and ments must have intended that a majority dations are passed on to the Department advise City Council on land-use issues liveable space would be restricted. of those registered voters be required on of Community Affairs in Tallahassee with and to interpret the law in specific cases In addition, if the Sanibel residents who this issue, not a majority who choose to approval. Its staff then studies the issue to brought before us. We were not to make are so affected are required to put the excercise their right to vote. see if there is any change which is not or change law. City Council is the policy- request lor rebuilding which may affect Amendment #5, dealing with the height consistent with State law. If it is consis- making body in City Government. What height or setback to a vbote of the people, restriction, indicates that "one story tent with State law, it recommends that the amendments do is add one more check a costly campaign would have to be under- increase in height" would be allowed if the the change be made. to the process, requiring citizens to agree taken by the resident to convince the voters residential unit would be lost because of Bureaucrats and politicians from all to major Sand-use changes to the law that such a build-back would be in the the new flood restriction. What constitutes over Florida would approve the changes See THFXS5 interest of the majority of the voters. One See BENDER to our Sanibel Plan, so why is it a bad page 14 can only imagine the litigation costs that page 14 thing to ask Sanibel citizens to give MICK DENHAM for City Council

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good idea to have business men on the To the Editor: rently have a city council as well as a plan- Planning Commission or Council. History I urge all qualified persons to vote ning commission stacked in favor of busi- LETTERS tells us that we have had several highly March 1. ness interests. respected mayors who were also business This is a very critical time for Sanibel And now we won't even get a clearer men. in that the conditions are right for us to understanding of the amendments because To the Editor: Jack Samler, a business man and Realtor, preserve our way of life for many years to the council voted 3-2 (again) not to offer that I was undeceded as to how to vote on has been serving on the Planning come regardless of how the political "advantage." Does anyone wonder why? the amendments 4, 5 and 6 until the City Commission for several years and has a rep- winds may be blowing and the uncertain- For anyone in doubt, vote "Yes" for the Council meeting on February 9th. When utation of being a tough guardian of the ties of who might stumble on to city coun- amendments because it's the safest bet — the three members of the Council opposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the Land cil. you will have nothing to lose. If the amend- to the amendments voted not to mail to all Development Code. His fellow Planning Vote "yes" for the charter amendments ments do not pass, Sanibel's future is in the voters the unbiased explanation that their Commissioners have elected him Chairman if you want to maintain our present hands of those who have not yet fully City Attrorney had written at their direc- this year. A good question is "Should making lifestyle. You are not restricting city coun- revealed their hand, except to show they do tion, I knew something was wrong with out a living as a business man disqualify anyone cil in any manner and this is not govern- not want us to know the truth. system or elected officials.. from being appointed as planning commis- ment by referendum. Don't listen to scare Vote for the candidates who had the I will vote YES on those amendments sioner or elected to council?" We think not. tactics. These amendments are insurance courage to stand behind the charter amend- because of the majority of the City Council If you think about it most people living on policies that insure that we the voters keep ments, especially Mick Denham, who was are unwilling to help clarify the meajng of Sanibel have been in business some time in in our control such sensitive areas as land the first to do so. the refererenda on this ballot and because their lives. Are we all somehow tainted and usage, building height restrictions, the Don't let the "naysayers" control of the expensive ads showing the obvious disqualified? integrity of the Planning Commission and SAnibel's future. Vote "Yes" to be safe. bias some of the real estate association (not It has also been said that one vote on the major changes to Periwinkle/San Cap all, by any means). council could increase maximum authorized! Road. — Judy Hicks An educated electorate is the firm foun- building heights or add to our current densi- The following three candidates fully Sanibel dation of representative government!! ty. A good question is "Is this true?' support passage of the amendments and When that is denied, it is no longer repre- NO! Changes to the Comprehensive please vote for them only. sentative! Land Use Plan must be approved by the To the Editor: — ArmandBall Cara Leee Brooks Johnston Florida State Department of Community Mick Denham Sad Sanibel Limerick Sanibel Affairs in Tallahassee. With hurricanes in Tom Rothman mind it is hard to visualize the state approv- There once was a City Council of — William Burks Sanibel, ing increases in population on barrier Sanibel islands. Who by their voting record sounded To the Editor: Over the past 30-plus years that Sanibel the death knell. To the citizens of Sanibel has been an incorporated City we have! As the streets got wider, To the Editor: And the condos even higher, from five former mayors become a special and highly respected com- Is there anyone out there who is trou- munity both in the United States and over- The whole place ended up going to We know that you are very intelligent vot- bled by the fact that two organizations on Sanihell. ers. Speaking about the coming election, seas. We built that reputation with a Charter the island are spending thousands of dol- specifically the referenda votes, we would that gives us authority to discharge City lars to defeat charter amendments that were I don't know about you, but for us, the suggest that the thoughtful voter should be responsibilities through an elected City created to protect the sanctuary quality of last straw was your front-page article in the questioning some of the campaign claims we Council — representative government. The Sanibel? Island Reporter, dated Week of February see in the newspapers, in our mail and on our proposed referenda would erode that time- Is there something a little questionable 10 - 16, 2005, "City won't clarify referen- computer screens. tested form of government. That would be a about why the Realtors' Association and da." strange reward for what our City Councils One of those claims in the mail says "Vote the so-called Sanibel "Good Government" If the City Council were supposed to have achieved. YES to prevent high-rises." A good question Coalition are both desparate to have us vote represent us, why wouldn't they want us to is "Just who has proposed high-rises?" No There simply is no rational basis for down the one way to preserve Sanibel? be as informed as possible on the charter one has. changing the way we do City business. And is there something a little ques- amendments? Another says "Vote YES to keep low den- Before you vote, ask yourself these questions tionable about how the current city council Could it be that certain members of the sity." A good questions is "Just who has pro- and we believe you will conclude Sanibel votes 3-2, almost invariably, in favor of City Council have another agenda? posed increasing density?" No one has. should stay the course and keep a strong rep- business interests over conservation? I Maybe that is why the Political Issues And another says "Vote YES to keep from resentative government. Vote NO on the ref- want to remind Sanibel residents that Committee of REALTORS and the Sanibel expanding Periwinkle Way to four lanes." A erenda. about 85 percent of our tax base comes Good Government Coalition (SGGC) is good questions is "Just who has proposed to from the residents, and only 15 percent paying for such a 'slick' campaign against four-lane Periwinkle Way?" No one has. Bob Davison, Jerry Muench from businesses. By a ratio of nearly 6:1 the amendments. Inferences have been made that it is not a Francis Bailey, Lenn Lorenson this is a residential island! And we cur- It is clear that our last line of defense, if Wally Kain

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POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT PAID FOR AND APPROVT-O BY CARLA LEE BROOKS JOHNSTON FOR SANIBEL CITY COUNOU , we want to preserve Sanibel, is to change the composition Council because she would help to restore the voter's con- of the City Council. fidence in the Council and help the Council repair relations We believe that Mick Denham is someone with whom with the County and get on with solving Sanibel's prob- To the Editor: we can trust the future of Sanibel. lem's in an inclusive and open and democratic manner. . Having read the Guest Opinion by Michael Valiquette, He is passionate about preserving Sanibel, as it is now, a member of the Sanibel Planning Commission, in last and for the future. — Anne Gates Yarnall week's Island Reporter, I was distressed at what appears to So we, and we hope many other Sanibelians, will be Sanibel be a misstatement of the law in respect to increases in res- voting for Mick Denham, and for all the "People's Choice" idential density in the coastal high hazard area. amendments. In his last paragraph Mr. Valiquette states, "It is state To the Editor: and federal policy to direct population away from the high — Ann & Dan Moeder If the voters of Sanibel really want to keep Sanibel, hazard areas." i know that there is a big difference between Sanibel Sanibel they will vote a resounding NO to the various ref- a "policy" and a "law." Policies are matters of interpreta- erenda offered for consideration on March 1 st. In my opin- tion and implementation and can change as the political ion the most important issue facing us voters is do we Want climate changes. Laws are enacted by the legislature and To the Editor: this Island governed by our elected representatives or by have binding effect until repealed or amended and, if they What a lot of anger there is in paradise these days. referendum. contain prohibitions, those prohibitions must be clearly set As if causeway battles, proliferating lawsuits filed and I am very concerned by the efforts of a small group to forth. aborted, devastating hurricanes and asthma-aggravating undermine the responsibilities and authorities granted to What troubles me is that Mr.Valiquette, having just tree burning were not enough misery, we also have para- our elected representatives by changing the way our gov- referred to a "policy" to direct population away from high lyzing relations with the County and within City Council ernment works. It's very easy in this small community for hazard areas, goes on to say approval of "any proposed and an unpleasantly polarized community. a very small group of zealots to persuade 10 percent of the changes to the Sanibel Plan to allow density increas- We are in serious need of leadership. That is why I rec- electorate to petition for this, that, or the other issue as has es...would NOT be given because state laws relating to ommend Commissioner Carla Johnston for City Council. been done in the present situation. You can bet if these ref- increased population in high hazard areas... forbid it." He As a newcomer to Sanibel, I went to City Council and erenda pass you will see many more such efforts in the references no law to that effect and as 1 understand it, there Planning Commission meetings frequently to learn about future and next time it may be a group of far right zealots. is no law to that effect. If Mr. Valiquette is going to give the my new home and the cast running the show. I watched The passage of these referenda will be to render inef- voters the benefit of his opinion as a Planning Commission Carla Johnston, as Chair of the Planning Commission, use fective and inefficient our elected representatives on the member, he should be more accurate in describing the the local press to educate all of us and solicit our advice city council as well as the management of the day to day legal framework and differentiate between policies and and opinions, weave them into the Commission's discus- business as conducted by the city manager. On March 1st laws. sions, and lead a Commission made up of widely diverse VOTE NO, NO, NO, NO, NO. points of view to consensus around a state-mandated, post- — Gordon Martin See LETTERS hurricane, revised City Plan now awaiting City Council Sanibel page 8 action. 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very tempting for developers who seek future of Periwinkle Way. Have we not sor at University of Massachusetts; lectur- more intensive use of island real estate to learned any lessons from the causeway/ er/ consultant in US and in 36 countries lobby city legislators to loosen the rules." bridge fiasco? Is it possible that COTI does (including events for the State LETTERS In fact, three of the referendum's address not know this fact? So COTI's fearful quote Department), lecturer for FGCU limitations on density, height and coverage of the November/ December, 2004 Times Renaissance Academy. Carla chaired the From page 7 but as you can see it is not economically of the Islands article proposing "adding 2004 Sanibel Planning Commission; and feasible for developers to purchase large lanes to Periwinkle Way" is a matter for the was Acting Chair of the Five Year Sanibel I, for one, take no great comfort in a condominium developments, and there are county to decide, not the voters of Sanibel. Budget Review Committee in 2002. state or federal "policy" that is purported to only two privately held resorts, both of We live in a democracy and people have Second, I'm voting for Carla because prevent increases in residential density on which are making a substantial profit. At an the right to free speech, but when the she is not a member of any group that will Sanibel. I believe the City of Sanibel is average age of 30 years, any Gulf front speech distorts the truth, attacks the integri- benefit from overdevelopment of the island entitled to its own guarantees against over condominium or resort is functionally ty of Island businessmen, on democratical- that is not in keeping with the Sanibel Plan. development, regardless of federal or state obsolete and would have to be torn down in ly elected city council and the planning Nor does Carla accept campaign donations "policy". There is simply too much at stake preparation for a new modern housing commission, and attempts to manipulate from any special interest groups that will to trust outside regulators or politicians to vacation development. the current laws through time consuming, benefit from continued development, nor protect our interests. In fact, even if developers could or ineffective and expensive referendum's that from any PACs. She does not accept the I have one further observation and that would be willing buy up condominiums, strips our city council of their elected vote. money, therefore, she is not influenced by is with regard to Mr. Valiquette's closing the state regulatory agency (DCA) is on It is time to speak up. Sanibel has gotten the money. Mayor Marty Harrity accepted sentence where he states "There is no way record as opposing any change to the densi- along very well, actually enviably, over the $1000 in donations from Orlando, Florida, any person, group, commission or council ty, height or coverage ratios of land of high past 30 years. We're a model city form of real estate PACs in 2000. could change the Sanibel Plan to allow hazard areas, most definitely barrier islands. government; copied by many; it's why we There is the potential for tremendous high-rise buildings of any kind on Sanibel." In order for city council to change the are all so proud of our little barrier island profit for individuals who can exploit con- This statement is totally false and mislead- Islands density it would have to be first and our wonderful way of life, and why tinued development of Sanibel as has been ing to the readers. approved by the Regional Planning Council most of us want to preserve it. It's not going done on neighboring islands. You have to — Kevin B. Ruane and staff. The Regional Planning Council to change to any consequence, as it is wonder why the Realtors Political Issues Sanibel Resident makes a recommendation to The Florida 94+percent built-out and our current laws Committee is fighting the Peoples Choice Department of Community Affairs (DCA). have served us well. The Sanibel Conser- Amendments so vehemently. Florida statute chapter 163 gives the power vation Foundation and city land acquisi- The Amendments will place the current To the Editor: to (he DCA and can only be changed in tions have actually reduced the density pro- limits on building height, residential densi- COTI, Committee of the Islands, is court upon finding of error by the DCA. jection for the island over the past several ty and maximum coverage of a lot that can either ignorant or they think that the The last dozen permitting efforts to increase years. Please Vote NO on March 1st to all be developed into the Sanibel Charter. The Sanibel voters will believe their scare tac- density in high hazard areas have been of the referendums. amendments will absolutely prevent tics regarding over-development of the turned down after years in the process. overdevelopment unless these critical fac- island. Density changes have little to do with — John H. Adler, President tors are changed by a vote of the residents. First of all there are only two resorts City Council. No matter how Council Real Estate Analytical Services, Inc. Could it be that the Realtors' PAC is so over 100 units on Sanibel that are privately votes, on the matter, you cannot change Sanibel against the amendments because they are owned; The Holiday Inn and The West Island density, height restrictions or cover- for continued development of the island Wind Inn. The balance are either smaller age ratios without State approval, and that and want it to remain easy to change these than 100 units, and thus not desirable is just not going to happen. So you can for- To the Editor: criteria by a vote of the city council rather acquisitions by developers, or their form of get any possibility of Sanibel "high-rises;" I'm voting for Carla Johnston on March than a vote of the residents? Continued ownership is condominium. Do you think or "overdevelopment" that CODI threatens. 1. I'm voting for Carla for three reasons. development would most definitely be in it is feasible to get dozens of condominium It would not be approved by the DCA, First, I'm voting for Carla because she is the Realtors Association's self interest. It owners to agree to a sale price that values under current laws impeccably qualified and has a demonstrat- isn't likely the real reason is because of the their property at land-only value (site Some more mis-information from ed record of bringing together diverse peo- cost of an emergency referendum. Most acquisition), when the value of condomini- COTI. COTI states that "the final amend- ple for the common good. Carla has been members of the Sanibel Captiva Realtors ums has appreciated every year for more ment (referendum) would require that the Executive Director of the 101 municipality are not Sanibel voters and it should make than a decade including 2004 Hurricane Council could not agree to change Metro (Boston) Regional Planning no difference to them. Carla supports the Charley year. Periwinkle/SanCap Road without voter Council; Executive Director/Budget Peoples Choice Amendments and 1 support COTI would have you believe that approval." Well, Sanibel can't do anything Analyst for the 79 municipalities oversee- her. hordes of developers are waiting to gobble about Periwinkle Way because, just as in ing the Metro (Boston) Transportation And Third, I'm voting for Carla because up Sanibel real estate and redevelop it to a .the case of the Causeway, Sanibel doesn't Authority; Funding Coordinator for City of I trust her. Carla is dedicated to keeping greater density, height and coverage; control it — the County does. Ultimately, Somerville (pop. 90,000); author of seven Sanibel Sanibel. She understands that it is maybe even high-rise; COTI says "it is like it or not, the County will decide the books on media and policymaking; profes- critical to maintain a strong and viable

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Political advertisement paid for by Mick Denham Campaign Fund. Approved by Mick Denham, Carla Johnston and Tom Rothman for Sanibel City Council. ISLAND REPORTER • Week of February 17 - 23, 2005 J 9 business community on Sanibel. I believe be the last time that Sanibel faces difficult what she says and 1 trust her to represent all issues. With a good man "like Tom Rothman groups and do what is right for the island. on our council, citizens can feel confident She wiJl work to insure thai the island's that Sanibel will stay Sanibei. Please join character is preserved whiie fostering a me in securing the future of Sanibel and AS THE healthy economy. voting for this good, dependable man in our The city council lost my trust when they upcoming City Council election. tried to abolish the planning commission, which has worked well for thirty years, and =— Julie Schwartz replace it with a five member commission Sanibel COUNTRY WATCHED with each member being appointed by one of the council members. Could you imag- ine an independent planning commission To the Editor: charged with upholding the Land At the last regular City Council meet- Development Code with each commission ing, it was the consensus on the Island that member being beholding to a council the voters were confused on the live char- member. ter amendments. It was at this point, City — Jim Eriksson Council (by a 5 to 0 vote) directed the City Sanibel Attorney to prepare a document clarifying each amendment so that they could be bet- ter understood by the voter. The City Attorney completed these doc- To the Editor: uments and a special Council meeting was f first met Tom Rothrnan in 2001 at a convened on Feb. 9. The meeting at City City Council Meeting. He felt as a new res- Hall was packed with concerned voters ident that he should get to know Sanibel. I while the City Attorney explained his writ- was there presenting a concept to City ings to the City Council and the public. Council about a publication and Tom The documents were well-received by instantly volunteered to help and got his those attending the meeting. wife Carol involved as a photographer.That Unfortunately, Mayor Harrity argued is Tom. lhave worked with him on the City that these documents should not be sent of Sanibel Vegetation Committee. Tom is a to the voters even though the sole intent good man. He and his wife Carol have both of having them written was to educate the Aug. 17, 2004 worked for years as good stewards of our voter on the contents of the amendments. island. Tom is on the Sanibel Captiva Lions The Mayor called for a vote and it was board of directors and has been Chair of decided by a 3 to 2 vote NOT to send out the Arts & Crafts Fair. He is a member of these well-written documents to the Keep Sanibel Litter Free and participates in voter. the Adopt-a-Road program. His wife Although several weeks ago. the Mayor Mayor Marty Harrity Carol, is a dedicated CROW volunteer. said the voter was confused on the amend- These are people who actively support ments, he has now decided not to assist the community values and visibly demonstrate voter in better understanding their content. welcomes residents back their support. After reading the clarification by the Tom can be depended on for rational iCity Attorney, did he fear the voter would conversation and careful thought. On more then understand that the amendments are than one occasion, I've talked through an very important and that all the amendments to Sanibel after issue with him and can count on his objec- should get a YES vote! tive perspective. Sanibel citizens can trust Tom's judg- — Paul Emilius Hurricane Charley ment, honesty, and integrity. We are all Sanibel aware of current contentious issues facing our city; this is not the first time nor will it See LETTERS page 11 PROVEN

PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA LEADERSHIP The Sanibel Planning Commission will conduct Public Hearings on March 8,2005 beginning at 9:00 A.M. at Sanibel City Hall in the Council Chamber (MacKenzie Hall), 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida, to consider the following application:

9:15 AM Commencement of scheduled public hearing: Consideration of a request for a development permit and Vote Marty Harrity for preliminary plat approval for a major subdivision to subdivide a 7.9 acre parcel of land into a unified residential (cluster) development consisting of seven lots for single family dwellings, a common area tract for a vegetation Sanibel City Council buffer, a tract for a private roadway with drainage and utility easements, a 5 +/- acre tract for conservation and preservation of wetlands areas, including areas adjacent to the Sanibel River, and a tract dedicating an additional 25' of Vote March 1st public right-of-way for Periwinkle Way. The subject parcel is located at 1881 Periwinkle Way previously occupied by the Sanibel Landscape Company (Tax Parcel No. 25-46-22-T2- 00017.0010). The application is submitted by property owners Spring and Ronald Rosen. Application No. 04-2465 DP. Committee Members

ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Francis Bailey, Bob Wigley, Jean Baer, Julie Smith, Lena Brown, Anne & John Burden, Ginny Fleming, Jo & Manny Fernandez, If a person decides to appeal a decision made by the Planning Commission on any matter considered at this meeting/hearing, such Liz Fowler, Al Hanser, Rodney Jobe, Helen & Chuck Ketteman, person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is Janet McBee, Dick Muench, Julie & Tim O'Neill, Paul Reynolds, made, to include the testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based. Spring Rosen, Jackie & Bob Sheehan, Jim Sprankle, Berdenna Thompson, Maureen Valiquette In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Jim Isom, Administrative Services Director, no later than one day prior to the Political advertisement paid for and approved by Marty Harrity for Sanibel City Council. proceedings. Telephone 239-472-3700 for assistance, if hearing impaired telephone the Florida Relay Service at 711. 10 • Week of February 17 - 23, 2005 • ISLAND REPORTER I meats to the Sanibel Plan, which the coun- the numbers. received contributions from 45 households cil then turned around and refused to mail COTI was founded shortly after Sanibel on Sanibel (42 of those date back to April to the voters. What were they thinking? incorporated, in 1975, and has been steadi- through June of 2003). Checks are typical- LETTERS Take a guess. ly active ever since. ly for small amounts, except the last report Personally, I think Sanibel has to be pro- SGiGC was founded in 2002. It was shows only two contributions * one for From page 9 tected from our council as it now stands. active|until after the election that year, then $500, and one for $100 — and those were It is said that the voters in a democracy drifted into a long period of inactivity. Now the only two contributions made for many To the Editor: get what they deserve. If this doesn't sound with the 2004 election, it appears to be months. What a -lovely place is Sanibel. democratic to you, be sure to get the facts active: again. The numbers are clear. SGGC is the We greet our Mends warmly, we even and VOTE on March 1. We deserve better. Each PAC must file financial reports small group that has not been around very slap them on the back when we see them which) are posted on the Web at http://lee- long, and is active only when they have a and we remark on our beautiful, beautiful —Arlyn Stein elections.com/politactcom.htin. The most negative mission to accomplish. surroundings. Sanibel recentj reports show contributions through COTI is a large group that is much more How strange it is, then, that some of us Jan. 2L 2005. representative of the people of Sanibel. Its ignore (he "elephant in the living room": According to COTI's most recent mission is positive, and longstanding. , We have a councilman who has been To the Editor: report! it has collected $68,176 to date, I ask the citizens of Sanibel: Whom do indicted for election fraud. Why is he still We have two registered political action with $51,977 in expenditures. Since the you trust? mere? How strange mat some of us wit- committees (PACs) on Sanibel: The beginning of April 2003, COTI lias — Barbara Joy Cooley nessed the 'guttingTpackmg' of the plan- Committee of the Islands (COTT), and the received contributions from 419 house- Sanibel ning commission wijiLequaaimity, or is it Sanibel Good Government Committee holds on Sanibel. Contributions are typical- approval? What about our beautiful sur- (SGGC). Forget the Realtors Political ly for JS36 or $48, with the occasional $100 To the Editor: roundings? Can you really trust those who Issues Committee — they are registered check [reported. Why do you live on Sanibel? II have broken a long standing Sanibel tradi- with the state and based in Orlando, in spite According to SGGC's most recent tion by ejecting valuable, hard working of the Periwinkle Way address they use in report] it has collected $10,365 to date, A month ago we wrote to alert residents planning commissioners? The city attor- their ads. with $8604 in expenditures. Since the of Sanibel to the importance of the upcom- ney, at the request of the council, wrote a Let's compare the two Sanibel PACs by beginning of April 2003, SGGC has ing election and the need to protect our clear explanation the five proposed amend- fragile environment. We feel that the best MICK DENHAM for City Council 2005 Honoring Traditional Sanibel Values - Preserving Our Island Home

Committee: John & Linda Kramer, Arthur & Molly Krival> Robin Krivanek, John & Kevin Ruane (Chair/Treasurer), David Bath, Nancy Dorrity, Nancy Elting, Deborah LaGdrce, Joseph &Daria Letoumeau, Toby & Harold Henry Glissman, Jim Graham, John Harries, Judy Hicks, Ann Moeder, HJeberman, Mary & Bob Linstrom, Bernard & Beverly Lubetkin, John Marcia Reilly, Doreen Ruane, Gene Steele, John Wolf, Martha Wolf & Gale Lynch, Robert & Emilie MacNaughton, John & Victoria Additional supporters: Madaras Jr., Michael Maflon, George & June McKinnell, Peter & Janice Alden, Rhoda & Lome Almack, Barbara Anderson, Paul & Chris Irmingard Markusch, Lloyd & Carol Mayer, Helen Moe, Dan Moeder, Andrews, Adrienne & April Argento, Parke & Mollie Avery, James Babb, Paul Mount, George Morgan, Richard Myerson, Edward & Nancy Helen Bailer, Gillian Bath, Benno & Carla Benninga, JohnT. & Napolean, Margaret Newell, Mary Lou Nora's, Maureen O'Brien, Katherine Bailey, LeClair Bissell, Lise Bryant, Victoria & William Burch, Enid & Martin.Packard, Peter Pappas, Gopal & Karen Pati, Richard & Arly Paulson, Niravi Payne, Frances Perou, Sidney & Jane Picker, Hal Claudia Bums, Deborah Butler, Sandra Butler, Frank & Belinda Canosa, Poctinkin, Wayoe Ponader, Gayl & Pedro Ponce, W. John & Nancy Fay Carney, Janice Lee Carstenn, Susan Carter, Jerry Churchill, Tom & Powell Jr., Joseph & Trudy Rauh, Mary Jane & Robert Rawlins, Barbara Cooley, Peter Blaze Corcoran, Mike & Shirlla Cuscaden, Dan ( Richard & Jo-Ann Reece, Cynthia Rice, Donna Roberts, Dick Mark, & Judy Davis, Tom Debenedictis, Don & Carolyn DeCoster, Jill Dillon, Karl & Ann Rodman, Tom Rothman, Judith & Herb Rubin, Mark & Winnie Donoghue, Thomas P. Dowling, Maureen Dowling, Thomas M. Syril Rubin, Dorothea & Adrian Sabety, Philip Scheiber, Chris Dowling, Rosemary Dowling, Harold Dunham, Pamela Ellis, John & Schluter, Gordon Schopfer, Lawrence Schopp, Donald & Julie Nancy Elting, Paul Emilius, Kathleen & Stephen Faraone, Betty Bryan Schwartz, S.J. & M. Sherman, Ted & Francie Sheldon, Martha Siders, Finley, Dr. Bob Fisher, Cliff & Ingrid Fitzgerald, Suzanne Fletcher, Ed & June Sieber, Sidney B. Simon, Joseph Smaha, Justine Smith, David & Janet Fleck, Vem Frankwich, John & Judy Friedman, Bea Charles Specht, Bill & Mary Steeb, Sheryl Steele, Curt & Joyce Fulmer, Tom & Mary Ann Gilhooley, Inge Glissman, Judy Goldberg, Stendahl, Carolyn & John Swiney, Clara & Terrance Terrana, Jack & Carolyn Graham, Jim & Margaret Graham, Jean Halistead, Jim & Mai Starr Thomas, Gerard & Peggy Tiez, Pamela & Kenneth Trombly, Ray Hanlon, G.A. Harmon, Tom & Laura Hansen, Betty Harig, Eleanor Vazquez, Paul Vertin, Dick & Flo Walsh, Alice Walzer, Suzanne Harries, Helen Hartfiel, Hardy & Patty Hewit, Bill Hicks, Chip Hoffman Weinheimer, Joyce & Arthur Weissbach, Richard & Yolande Welch, Nan Sprague-Holtje, Melvin & Janis Hyatt, Gillian Ingram, Mary Jaqua, Rodney & Wendy West, Bob & Dorothy Wiggins, B. Lamar & Helen Herman & Alaine Jass, Karl & Carolyn Johns, Alwyn Johnson, Louise Williamson, John & Marjorie Wilson, Robert Winters, Maria & Scott Johnson, Virginia Jones, Al & Mickie Kaplan, Ruth Kitchin, Wohr, Grace Wood, Judy Workman, jack & Marge Wyman, Hartley & Adair Kleinberg, Tim & Linda Koelz, Charlotte Kowitch, Barbara & Joseph Ziemian

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Political advertisement paid for and approved by Mick Denham for Sanibel City Council ISLAND REPORTER • Week of February 17 - 23, 2005 • 11 way to do this is by exercising your respon- longer afford. And this brings us to the ballot amend- affecting development on Sanibel? sibilities to inform yourselves about the Sanibel's interests are diverse, and occa- ments. As we are sure you've heard, just Will increased traffic or occupancy candidates and the issues and, above all, to sionally even conflicting. But they must one vote by a city councilor can alter the benefit a councilor who has a commer- vote on March 1 st. remain Sanibel's, and free from outside limits of elevation and coverage by imper- cial interest on the Island, and will Thirty years ago another group of con- influences. That is what home rule means, meable surface (by a 3:2 vote), and density such a consideration affect the coun- cerned citizens opted for home rule to pre- and only an active majority of its citizens limits can be altered by a vote of 4:1. cilor's decision? Public servants, to vent Lee County from pursuing plans to can preserve it. We hear occasionally about Please note that once a single structure is earn the public trust, must be above approve the construction of 90,000 residen- conflicting interests of island businesses erected after such a vote, all is lost. Anyone suspicion. tial units on Sanibel. Those citizens consti- versus residents. We three believe this is a else can follow suit, with the real threat of 2) What is the candidate's position on the tuted a significant majority of island resi- non-issue. Every business owner we've litigation if a building permit is denied. proposed Charter Amendments 4 dents. Outside pressures to develop Sanibel talked to is keenly aware that what attracts Lest we be accused of scare tactics, please through 8. Is he or she willing to per- have only increased since that time, people to Sanibel, as residents or as visitors realize that it is we who are scared. We love mit all citizens to participate in decid- spurred by the tremendous growth in the (many of whom are future residents) is its this island and, although we attribute no ing on any future change in the Sanibel population Southwest Florida and of Lee distinctiveness from the rest of Florida's mean motives to anyone on Council, cur- land development code as it relates to County, in particular. Natural, green and coastal communities. The finest example of rently, or in the future, we are loathe to building height, density, and area cov- peaceful Sanibel stands in sharper contrast business and resident compatibility we can place OUR future in the hands of one or erage? Passage of these amendments to the rest of the county today than ever think of was demonstrated on August 14, two councilors on any particular day. will strengthen home rule. before. But the proportion of concerned 2004, the day after Charley arrived. For the And finally, and most importantly, to the citizens willing to work or even to vote to 200 residents who rode out the storm, candidates for election to City Council. All The answers to these questions will be save Sanibel fell to about 40% in the last Bailey's opened, without half their roof and seven candidates claim to have Sanibel's important in determining whether the election. As a consequence, we now have a without power. Needy shoppers were wel- preservation uppermost in their platforms unique character of the Island can be sus- city council apparently willing to let the comed with flashlights, pen and paper, and so this provides little help in making a deci- tained in years to come. county exercise greater control over our trusted to pay up when feasible. None of us sion on whom to support. While we do not immediate environment. The era of benign with long-term interests on this island want think it appropriate to suggest specific can- 3 concerned citizens neglect we enjoyed vis-a-vis Lee County a change. But pro-development forces, didates, we do think there are some ques- Peter Pappas for three decades came to an end with the with necessarily short-term interests, are all tions you might consider in sorting out the Herbert Rubin issue of the bridge. If we don't act deci- too eager to change our land development rhetoric associated with this election: John Harries sively on March First it may be forever too code and to ease restrictions on building 1) What possible conflicts of interest may late. A silent majority is a luxury we can no height, density and area coverage. See LETTERS a candidate have in making decisions page 13 ISUNB V OICES Phase send Why did Marty Harrity vote to prevent your letters to: Letters to the you from seeing explanations of the Editor • Island Reporter charter amendments? P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, FL 33957 st Fax: (239) 472-8398 • On February 1 the Sanibel Council directed City Attorney Ken Cuyler to sancapnews@ prepare a letter and brief explanation of the charter amendments to be mailed breezenewspapers .com to all island residents.

Letters must be th signed and include a • On February 9 at a special Council meeting called to review the letter and telephone number for verification. the explanations prepared by the city attorney, the Council found no fault with Cuyler's letter or explanations, but incredibly, by a 3-2 vote, led by We reserve the right to edit letters Harrity and followed by Jennings and Brown, for style, grammar and length. refused to let the letter and explanations be mailed to voters or even published in the local papers!

Mayor Harrity knows that whejiou know all about the charter ?Is this you? amendments, you will vote YES on Marcn'.l 1. I'm just out of the hospital & not feel We want you to know everything about the charter amendments - not up to par. 2. My wife has the flu speculations - not fear-mongering - not false statements about state laws - but & {don't cook. factual explanations of what the amendments will and will not do. 3. At our age we could use some help. 4. Our children worry Please check the Sanibel City website (mysanibel.com) for the text of the we are not eating proper meals. charter amendments; and COTl's website (www.coti.org) for the facts on the proposed amendments. Four good reasons to call F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service Here) and arrange to have a hot meal deliv- ered to your door each v^ VOTE SMART - VOTE YB weekday at noon. Call 472-0404 The Committee of Ithe Islands was established in 1975 by those who helped incorporate Sanibel as an independent, self-governing city within Lee CountyCOTI has over 700 members. For membership or other information, contact us at: Website: coti.org - Email: [email protected]

BOAT Pd. pol. adv. paid feir and sponsored by Committee of the Islands. Inc. (COTI), PO Box 88. Sanibel. FL. 33957 RENTALS Fishing • Cabbage Key Dolphin Watching Captains Available 472-5800 Jensen's Marina Captiva Island 12 • Week of February 17 - 23, 2005 • ISLAND REPORTER

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UNIQUE NEW LISTING NEAR BEACH OPPORTUNITY BEAUTIFUL! TOWNHOUSE A west, penthouse in the Completely redone home in a yacht club newest condo on Very neat and friendly community! Updated townhouse-half Sanibel. 3,748 sq. ft. of kitchen and baths. New duplex with pool, pure luxury is being tile throughout, freshly 4 units, 2/2 with sold fully furnished, beautiful living area painted. Jacuzzi in lanai, and kitchen with including the Florida room, laundry dining area. This unit baby grand! For the room, one car garage. has a hot tub and discriminate buyer! Beautifully landscaped! Turnkey, just move in! " recently redesigned planted garden to rest your eyes and spirit. $3,700,000. $679,000. For your private showing, please call Elisabeth &John Smith $224,000. Call Glen Simmons at 472-1511. at 472-1511 or 472-5530. Call Brenda Wentworth at 472-1511.

EAST END CANAL HOME CAPTIVA FAMILY PRICE REDUCED COMPOUND Desirable East End Canal Home 2 BEDROOM with gulf access. Ranch style 2 Roosevelt Channel's most POOL HOME BD/2 BA Canal Home with 2 car unique offering. This estate Darling 2 BD/2 BA home, attached garage, large wood "zoned parcel features three recently remodeled with new pier, and boat dock with lifts. dwellings; a lovely tile floors throughout and contemporary with wide updated kitchen. Living room The home has a bright and airy channel views, a light and open floor plan with lots of opens to enclosed screened pool airy second home with for large entertainment area. windows and glass sliders and it large screened-in porch. many extras and a comfortable cottage completes the package. $609,500. $600,000. A boaters dream at $4,525,000. Call Andy Gelberg at 472-1511. Call Mary O'Leary or Jim Branyon at 472-5154. CaU Janie Pritchard at 472-1511 or 982-7474.

200 PERIWINKLE WAY ALMOST GULF FRONT! Style and Location best | describe this Lighthouse Estate size, subdivision boat OFFICE CONDOMI?#UM condominium. Tastefully | launch, quiet end of decorated, white kitchen, Sanibel, near Captiva. The tiled floors,~ground floor and best Gulf views without Well maintained 969 sq. ft.o f office beautiful views of the Bay. being on the Gulf! space for sale at The Village. Excellent Amenities include tennis, Priced to the market. central location in a professional center. pool and on-site management. Easy access on and off the Island from the great East end location. Call Mary Lou Bailey or Chuck Bergstrom at 472-1511. Priced to sell at $147,500. $620,000. Call Jack Samler at 472-3571 or 472-1511. Call Judy Reddington at 472-1511 or 851-4073.

SANIBEL GEM SANIBEL BAYOUS BAYFRONT ESTATE SPARKLES! BUILDING SITE Corner of the bay & d Fully furnished and exquisitely Always wanted a brand water canal. 4000 sq. remodeled, this 2 BD/2 BA new home.. .built just to home possible on bay. N Sanibel property offers views your specifications? Don't refurbished 3/2 on c of a courtyard's tropical miss this oversized lot in Over 300 ft. of vegetation & heated pool. beautiful Sanibel Bayous. frontage. Sea walled, 2 d Located close to school, Views are awesome. Lots o: ibilities with these 2 separate Only steps to the beach with parcels. Truly one of a kirn the last of its kind on the bay. ground level storage, elevator, and under building parking is wildlife refuge, and just a short walk to the beach. offered for $639,000. Call Margie Davison to view house and site plans ^ Call Barbara Lawson at 472-4121. Prerecorded details at 800-572-8314, code 2162

CRISP & CLEAN 1900 sq. ft. .of living area, 2/2 bath condo in perfect condition. New kitchen, REAL ESTATE new flooring...it feels like a brand-new unit! FORMERLY PRISCILLA MURPHY REALTY Complex clubhouse, enclosed garage and large Toll Free (800) 233-8829 storage area. Main Office (239) 472-1511 Causeway Office (239) 472-4121 $585,000. Captiva Office (239) 472-5154 Call Mary Lou Bailey at 472-1511. PO BOX 57 SANIBEL, FL 33957 www.pmrrealtv.com 800-233-8829 ISLAND REPORTER • Week of February 17 - 23, 2005 J 13 ed" county commissioners have a hidden about within the last six months as Mayor something to gain from certain items that agenda? Harrity and two other Council members they may need to make decisions on. The second signal in this mystery was have focused on changing the commission. I would strongly urge you to vote into LETTERS when Mayor Harrity, in the recent past, Does this concern you? What is their moti- office three retired neighbors with no busi- From page 11 attempted to overhaul the structure of the vation? Do you feel thai this commission ness connections or potential conflicts of planning commission. This is a commis- represents you? interest. They are Mick Denham, Carla sion that has performed an outstanding job Now let us take a look at City Council Johnston and Tom Rothman. Also, please To the Editor: in protecting our Island from greedy devel- - the current Council, which is comprised vote YES to all eight Amendments. I am very concerned with recent events opers for over thirty years. Why would he of five members, has one realtor, one that could potentially change the reason want to change something that has worked restaurant owner, one retiree and two — Bernie Lubetkin why I live on this beautiful Island. I am so effectively? His changes would have members who will be stepping down from Sanibel fully aware and most appreciative to many weakened the planning commission's mis- the Council since their terms have ended. who have been responsible for the fact sion in protecting Sanibel in the future. Our The election on March 1 could signifi- To the Editor: that Sanibel has been running smoothly mayor's motion was barely defeated by a 3 cantly change the makeup of the Council As the treasurer for Mary Harrity's 2005 and efficiently for over 30 years, due to 2 vote and from the podium, he stated because there are three seats to be filled campaign.I would like to provide some largely to the Sanibel Plan and the Sanibel that he would bring this issue up again. The and there are seven candidates. Four of the facts in response to the wild accusations Comprehensive Land Use Plan. 1 have mayor has said many times, that if it is not candidates are retirees, two are restaurant that are being spread. To date. 200 donors now become most concerned by several broken, don't fix it: too bad he does not owners and one is a realtor. If one does the have generously contributed to Marty's recent events, which is telling us that there practice what he preaches. Why? math and the voters elect all three-busi- reelection campaign. Nearly 100 percent of are forces within Lee County who are Another question that has to be asked is ness people. 80 percent of the City the dollars contributed came from retirees, seeking to dramatically change the what should be the makeup of the mem- Council members will have business homemakers, self-employed, doctors, com- Sanibel we know and love. The first signal bers who serve on the planning commis- interests. I think you should reflect on munity volunteers — our island neighbors. came from the Lee County commissioners sion and city council? The residents on these percentages and ponder the ramifi- Only one contribution came from a politi- when they approved a fly-overpass at Sanibel pay approximately 87 percent of cations to our beautiful Island. Again, cal action committee. Summerlin and San Carlos and to expand the property taxes while the commercial would you be well represented by a If we are to believe the critics who claim Summerlin Road to six lanes: The purpose sector pays about 13 percent. The current Council that is comprised of people with that our mayor is subject to influence ped- of this was to ease traffic congestion at planning commission of seven members 80 percent business interests? dling, I think it is obvious who has his ear: this crossing and facilitate movement of consists of one homebuilder. two restau- I believe that the planning commission the multitude of individual Sanibei citizens cars to the Beaches. Why would any gov- rant owners and one realtor. This alarming and the City Council should have people who support his reelection. ernment spend millions to undertake this number tells us that 57 percent of the com- with no conflicts of interest. By that I mean project considering this road terminates at mission have commercial interests on our there should not be any builders, realtors, the Sanibel tollbooths? Could our " trust- — Julie Smith Island. This percentage has only come or business owners who potentially have Sanibel YOUR CHOICE... TWIN, FULL OR QUEEN SLEEPERS ROOFING SALE 5£h www.carfonroofs.com

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POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT PAID FOR AND APPROVED BY CARLA LEE BROOKS JOHNSTON FOR SANIBEL CITY COUNCIL. BT c SOOS.eS-YryiBindeltoMsaW C H3TflQ=i3R QUAJSi 14 • Week of February 17-23, 2005 • ISLAND REPORTER No such right exists under current law... under the provisions of the Forever Wild Act and was rec- (2 Build one story higher in order to comply with flood ommended by staff and unanimously supported by coun- WALSH regulations and to avoid losing an owner's housing cil. unit. No such right exists under current law. The final referendum, No. 1 on the ballot, is problem- atic since the City has already sued the County about the '..- From page 0 Every resident who loves Sanibel as it is — no high Causeway. While I originally supported this proposal, rises, low density, no stop-lights, no four-lane roads, no since the lawsuit has been filed and a possible settlement contains no express prohibition on density or height continuous turning lane — almost has to vote for these is under serious negotiation, it may be better not to increases, contrary to what some have been saying in Sanibel Bill of Rights amendments. We cannot rely on approve it under the circumstances. their ads, letters and cards. who may be on future councils with who knows what In conclusion, all of the charter amendments are clear- Again, they are just plain wrong. They have been con- agends—we must vote here and now to protect our ly in the best interests of both the residents and the non- fused by transitory enforcement personnel and policies, Sanibel for our our future and for the future of" those gen- resident property owners, and should be approved by a which can and dp change from time to time. For exam- erations who will come after us. One only has to look to very substantial margin. No one should be misled or fear- ple, Sanibel amended its plan to increase density at Ft. Myers and the recent actions it has taken to approve ful of the propaganda put forward by the realtors and Butterknife some years ago which was approved by the high-rises up and down the Caloosahatchee River-front some of the business interests. state. directly the opposite of what Mr. Duany, the noted archi- The foregoing makes it clear where the residents' best Of even more importance, the two charter amend- tect and their consultant recommended. So much so that interests clearly lie. ments dealing with density and height create two criti- he is reported to have demanded that they remove his And votes should also be cast at the same time for the cally important benefits for property owners. These two name from the project. three outstanding candidates who know, understand and benefits alone warrant approval by every property-own- Two of the other proposed charter amendments are not support the charter amendments — Mick Denham, Carla ing resident, especially non-conforming condo owners. controversial and were unanimously supported by coun- Johnson and Tom Rothman — and who have no business The two sections will allow any owner whose property is cil. They would give the city manager the right to desig- interests or connections on Sanibel which interests and more than 50% destroyed by fire, hurricane or other nat- nate the city clerk and allow a single council member to connections can result in conflicts in discharging their ural disaster to: call a special meeting. duties as council persons. (1 Build back (with city council approval) to the prop- The referendum at the end of the ballot seeks approval In any event, be sure to vote on March 1. erty's pre-existing density regardless of current law. of ap exchange of land with the Island Water Association

the clause allowing for "removal by the city council only If the so-called Peoples Choice Amendments pass, a for incapacity to serve or for cause..." likewise will incur well-reasoned rebuild plan will never see the light of day. BENDER litigation costs to the city if such a removal is attempted for Why would any non-conforming homestead Sanibelian, or either reason enumerated. friends of non-conforming homestead Sanibelians, ever .'' " From page 5 Finally, the proposed amendments would prevent the support the so-called Peoples Choice Amendments? city council from even considering the comprehensive dis- a "story"? Many of the older condominium units have low aster rebuild plan. Why the rush for these amendments? ceilings while more recent construction would dictate Why not vote "NO" now and allow the city council to hold higher ceilings of nine or more feet on each floor. Would it public hearings on the build-back issue, gather more infor- THEISS make any sense to rebuild outdated units without taking mation and allow the council to deliberate, debate and vote advantage of new designs? Surely this would cause litiga- on a well thought out build-back disaster plan that would From page 5 tion costs to be incurred by the homeowner and the city. be in everyone's interest — voters, property owners and business owner alike, all of whom should be deemed to be Amendment ~#6, which deals with impermeable are and before it is enacted. Variances, public hearings, council developed area^ likewise could prevent some non-con- Sanibelians. It is for these reasons that I am voting NO for these discussion — all that remain the same. forming users from from building homes of pre-disaster The fact that "The Realtors Political Action square footage.-Tip'.amendment, too, will guarantee liti- amendments. For these reasons I am voting for Mayor Marty Harrity Committee is the largest PAC in the nation" (Inman gation costs for homeowners and city. News, 6/9/04) and is spending money on ads on Sanibel Amendment #7"-does not serve the city residents well. and Eric Pfeifer who both give well-reasoned explanations for their objections to these proposals and who have both is not surprising as it is in its interest to loosen Sanibel's The city council and planning commission haver served zoning laws. I am surprised that a sitting Planning our citizens wll for more than 30 years. A fine example of pledged to prevent high-rises and preserve Sanibel as we know and love it. Commissioner would be anxious to have our laws "get how well the. planning department, building department up to speed" with State laws. Is his goal to speed up and city council work together in the aftermath of I encourage all voters to read and review the proposed build-back amendment to the Sanibel Plan at City Hall, development on Sanibel? Are we racing to look like the Hurricane Charley is-the way they expiditiously approved rest of Florida? Together, the 'People's Choice rebuild and repair by issuing permits practically on the www.mysanibel.com (City Council Agenda for Sept. 21, 2004) or www.sanibelrealtors.com. Amendments are like an emergency brake. I hope we . spot. Why tafiiper with a well-oiled machine? In addition, won't ever need them, but it could save Sanibel if we do.

ELECT TOM ROTHMAN TO CITY COUNCIL "Protect Sanibel Long Term A Willingness to Serve , Service to His Country - Four Years in the United States Marine Corps

Service to His Community • Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club Board • Chair of Lions Arts and Crafts Fair • Keep Sanibel Litter Free Committee • Adopt-A~Road Program • Audubon Society Board - Conservation Chair • SCCF- Weeds and Seeds Program • SCCF - Sea Turtle Research Program • Vegetation Committee - Past Member • Committee M The Islands - Past Board Member

for Tom to Serve YOU on Sanibel City Council TOM ROTHMAN PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT. PA!D FOR AND APPROVED BY TOM ROTHMAH FOR SANSBEL CSTY COUNCIL 2005. ISLAND REPORTER • Week of February 17 - 23, 2QQ5 • 15 Sanybel Before the Causeway At 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, the efforts in the region evolved from LeBuff \s Sanibel Captiva Audubon Society will host pioneering work. a lecture provided by the well known and He was president of the SanCap respected long time Sanybel resident Audubon from 1961-1963 and was elected •/' Charles LeBuff The lecture is entitled as a charter member of the first Sanibel City Sanybel B.C., (before the causeway)As Council and served as a councilman from Seen By an Olde Time Naturalist and will 1974 to 1980. He is a consultant and wide- be presented at the Sanibel Community ly published in the sea turtle field and is House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. also the author of four books. The most Charles LeBuff has been a resident of recent of these are Sanybel Light and The J.*"' ••• Lee County since 1952. He Jived perma- Calusan. The latter, published in January ' - • • f"*-'?' nently on Sanibel Island with his Bonita 2004, is an intriguing historical novel in Springs-born wife, Jean, for over forty-six which years. During his time on Sanibel he com- Pine Island Sound. San Carlos Bay, pleted a 32-year career as a wildlife techni- Punta Rassa cowboys, and Calusa Indians cian with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife play an integral role. The Calusan will be Service, at Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge, available for purchase following the presen- retiring in 1990. During Charles' federal tation. tenure he and his family lived at the Sanibel All are welcomed to attend this program, Lighthouse for nearly 22-years. He was the the eighth in Audubon's lecture series. last lighthouse resident to work on the still People are urged to arrive early for this pro- functioning 120-year old historic landmark gram to assure seating. There is plenty of as an assistant light keeper. In 1968, as an parking in the Sanibel Community House avocation, he formed a loggerhead sea tur- parking lot and in the lot across the street in tle conservation organization known as front of the new School House Theater. A Caretta Research. By mid-1970 this orga- donation of $4.00 per person is suggested. nization included all loggerhead turtle nest- For further information, contact program ing beaches along the Florida Gulf Coast. chair Elaine Jacobson at 239-395-1878 or Today's successful sea turtle conservation visit www.sancapaudubon.org. Con it In and Try Our Introducing the new gated ALL NEW MLNVl Orange River Community • Home sites from the mid SI 00s. •!"!*** Gramma Dofs • Large estate-size home sites (1 ;icre+). Seaside Saloon • Only 70 home sites remain. Lnjm Dm 1,'sidi ln'iiinj; find \ffiuihuflifMiii; iVligiih \\ inrn-i .nil l.isic oi ihr . Register TODAY! f >I)»I I'IIC V ti- ll Poi-Mi'i (KI \M\ f icsliii! i >ur l.ilfsi v. in ioi Serving THE PFOPLF'S C HOIC F where t rickets Lunch I I i" .• AWARD" f Olilft't/llf... perform their timeless Dinner VMI) , • -, s.milii-l M.irin.i , I )< '..•.••> //' .' /i ••.•. h S4 N. >.K hl-m.in l.il i ••! V I i: • 11 ( u.vi- SIN l\ '•• S.inilxl, II symphony? The\ Ye now playing 472-8 nil at 1 Iorse Creek. Nestled in the

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Harrity introduced himself as the only incumbent on the ballot and recalled his FORUM appearance on the same stage four years ago when his platform was based on the From page 1 special qualities of the island and the importance of "living in harmony with nature and with each other." ty, getting all points of view and finding He also reflected on the challenges ways to reach consensus. faced in the recent past, citing the cause- Johnston also used her opening remarks way, building a new school, threatened to say that she favored putting caps on loss of habitat for island wildlife, and density, height and vegetation from the begining a new, state-of-the-art recreation current regulations into the SanibeJ facility, as well as last summer's category Charter. 4 hurricane which did more than $700 mil- Her ultimate goal in serving on the city lion in damage on the island. council, she said, is to "keep Sanibel, He said he was proud of the city's Sanibel." response to the hurricane and of the city council "working in harmony with one Mick Denham another" to rebuild the island following the Denham introduced himself to the audi- storm. The work accomplished in six ence as a former vacationer and corporate months was a model throughout the state executive turned homeowner, birdwatcher, and the country, he said. and rover at the J.N. 'Ding' Darling refuge. He also slated his clear support of the pro- "Are you better off today, is Sanibel posed amendments in the upcoming refer- better off today than we were four years endum. ago?" he asked, then segued into address- ing a number of charges that have been Photo by Renny Severance "I believe the Sanibel Plan and the Land leveled at him during the campaign. Moderator Dr. Douglas Landau explains the rules of the forum to the participants Development Code are in danger," he said, Harrity said that he had been accused of "treat me like the mother of the bride at a wedding. When I stand up, you sit down. adding he saw "a real threat" to Sanibel's supporting increased density and high When I sit down, you stand up." small town atmosphere. rises for the island. Denham highlighted his experience as a state law will protect us?" inviting the She compared the charter to the U.S. "Nothing could be further from the founder of a high tech corporation with a audience to consider San Carlos Bay and Constitution, in that amendments guar- truth," he said. "I have heard that I can be budget equivalent to Sanibel's saying "1 Fort Myers Beach as examples of devel- anteeing freedom of speech, for example, bought because I accept off-island contri- know how to motivate, organize, and how opment. do not hamper the federal government in butions. Nothing could be further from the to run a business well." He also noted that income from tolls is the performance of its duties. truth." He promised to offer full disclosure down, while city expenses have gone up "The amendments don't hamper the due to litigation and Hurricane Charley. council," Johnston stated. regarding the city's budget as well as any Tom Rothman new proposed taxes, to weigh services Because the dollar amount of additional Johnston recalled that, when she first Rothman was unable to attend the against the ability to pay, and to ensure the funds for the recovery effort is unknown, met with city council as head of the Candidate's Forum due to illness, but he city has a full voice in county politics. He he said, the challenge before the council Sanibel planning commission, she was sent his campaign manager, Curt and the city manager is tight cost control. presented with suggestions that the plan- concluded by saying Sanibel should seek Stendahl, to read a prepared introduction to partner with other local cities, and work Rothman also recommended a build- ning commission might best be cut from for him in his place. In the statement, back plan that "preserves property rights seven members to five, or that the com- to build island businesses and establish a Rothman noted he first came to Sanibel in new build-back plan. while maintaining island ambiance," and mission members should all be elected. 1967 on his honeymoon, when he was just suggested a commercial redevelopment Based upon her experience in other out of the U.S. Marine Corps, had earned plan for "aging properties, that will city governments, said Johnston, "I know Larry Thompson an engineering degree, and was about to encourage commerce while preserving that our planning commission is the same The field narrowed slightly as the con- join Hewlett-Packard. tenders made their three minute opening Sanibel's small town atmosphere." as others across the country, in order to statements when Thompson used his time At HP, Rothman became a research and The statement concluded with, "The de-politicize the planning process." to announce his departure from the race. development project manager. His experi- problems are many, but I am confident I For 30 years, Johnston said, planning He went on to encourage his supporters to ence in this role, he said, taught him about can provide solutions." on Sanibel has been de-politicized. vote for those other candidates who share budgeting; cost control, and working with However, last year the city council his opposition to the proposed charter people, skills that would serve him as a Question 1 attempted to politicize it. city council member. amendments on the ballot. He then left the What are your positions regarding the "The amendment." she stated, "is stage to follow the event from the audi- He listed the public service and envi- intended to keep Sanibel the way it is." ronmental organizations he has joined eight (8) amendments to the city char- ence. ter and the single city referendum ques- since retirement, stating that in working Marty Harrity with these groups he found out "just how tion? Marty Harrity: Harrity made his opposition to the important preserving the island really is. proposed charter amendments quite '•I'm asking for your continued confi- especially over the long term." Mick Denham dence, your vote, and your trust as you go "I support the five people's choice clear. He defended the 30 year process to the polls," Mayor Harrity said. In Rothman's statement, he asked the that has produced the present Sanibel audience, "do you believe that Florida amendments," Denham said. He added that those who believe state law will pro- Plan and the Land Development Code tect the island from density increases or through the collaboration of the planning changes in height restrictions are wrong. department, city council, city staff and "It just isn't so," he said. He alluded to a the public. He went on to say that over 24 story high-rise now under construction the years changes have been made in on another barrier island as an example. these codes to meet new demands, but "Tallahassee tins been approving never have the standards of height, densi- changes since 1986," he said. "If there is a ty or vegetation been lowered. prohibition, why is there a building going Harrity expressed concern that the PUBLIC NOTICE up on Marco Island as we speak?" proposed changes could "threaten the He went on to say that the amendments ability of everyone in this room to SPECIAL MEETING would not change the existing variauce improve their property, or even to sell process. their property." He criticized the amend- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2005 ments for not being drafted by knowl- Eric Pfeifer edgeable staff, for not being clear, and 2:00 P. M. Pfeifer encouraged voters to vote no for the uncertainty of their effects in the future. Sanibel City Council will convene a Special Meeting at 2 p.m., at which time on the amendments. He pointed out that the Council will go into an attorney-client session as described below: the Peoples Choice Amendments were written by only a few residents and Bob Laswell The City Attorney desires advice and consultation with the City Council pursuant to should be subject to greater public Las well came out against the pro- Section 286.011 (8), Florida Statutes, regarding City of Sanibel v. Lee County and the debate. posed amendments, saying they would Board of Lee County Commissioners, its governing body. Case #04-134 CA-H. The Although proud of his career as a lead to increased litigation and more Attorney-Client Session shall not be open to the public. The Attorney-Client Session Realtor, Pfeifer said he would never sup- expense to taxpayers. He said he sup- shall be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 2:05 P. M. upon temporary adjourn- port a high-rise building or greater popu- ports the Sanibel Plan, the Land ment of the Special City Council meeting that day, such meeting and the Attorney- lation density on Sanibel. He said he Development Code, "and the representa- Client Session to be held at MacKenzie Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. In believes in the safeguards in the Sanibel tive system that has worked for 30 attendance at the Attorney-Client Session shall be only the following persons: Plan, but feels an open discussion of the years." Marty Harrity, Mayor Dick Walsh, Vice Mayor amendments is needed. He voiced con- Laswell went on to say that since less Steve Brown, Councilman Jim Jennings, Councilman cern that voters will become confused than 2,000 people vote on the island, ref- Judy Workman, Councilmember Kenneth B. Cuyler, City Attorney because the amendments, as phrased on erenda have the effect of disenfranchis- Judie Zimomra, City Manager Fort Myers Court Reporting Rep. the ballot, are much shorter and less ing the majority. At approximately 3 p.m., or such other time announced by Council at the com- informative than the original resolutions. "You end up with vocal minority mencement of the 2 p.m. meeting, the City Council will return to general session Pfeifer went on to say he had spoken groups manipulating the government," he to discuss the case of City of Sanibel v Lee County, Case #04-134 CA'-H and with the city attorney about the referenda. said. ~~. •. .... may consider the adoption of a Council Resolution addressing such lawsuit and However, P'feifer felt that tlre'altofney"di(r'"—'.rHe-added-tharif passed, the amend- the settlement or possible settlement thereof. not offer adequate answers to his ques-^ ments would limit the right of citizens to petition the government. As an illustra- Complete agendas are available at the City Web site: www.mysanibel.com. tions about the referendum or amend- ments, simply assuring him that only tion, Laswell mentioned the residents of A copy of the agenda is also posted on the bulletin board outside City Hall. Sandy Point, who ^wanted to install an Agendas subject to amendment. judges would be able to finalize disagree- ments if the amendments were-passed. • "elevator,-but haTTnin out of developable If a person decides to appeal a decision made by the council on any matter considered at land in their subdivision. According to this meeting/hearing, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the pro- Carla Johnston Laswell, after a year of hearings and the ceedings is made, to include the testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is Johnston opened her response to ques- expenditure of a lot of money, the resi- to be based. tion one by disagreeing with Pfeifer's dents got their elevator, and the city In accordance with the americans with disabilities act, persons needing a special accom- response to the same question. The made changes so this sort of request modation to participate in this proceeding should contact jim isom, director of adminis- amendment, she said, puts into the city could be handled administratively. trative services no later than one day prior to the proceedings. Telephone 239-472-3700 charter what is already in the Sanibel "These amendments would limit the for assistance if hearing impaired, telephone the florida relay service at 711. plan. ablility of the city to make this type of common sense decision," he said. iSLAND REPORTER G Week of February 17 - 23, 2005 U 17 Question 2 Marty Harrity Pfeifer called for communication as the key, saying it Notwithstanding the referendum and the amend- Harrity did not want to single out just one single issue, was time to move on, and to begin to work together. ments, what is the single most important issue the stating there are too many to warrant that. Taxes topped council must face in the coming year? his list, although he maintained the city does a good job Question 3 of managing the budget with public hearings held during As a council member, what will you do uniquely to Mick Denham the summer months. He said also that the city is looking advance your vision for Sanibel? Financial focus, said Denham in response to question at alternative funding, particularly in the form of grants. . two, is the single most important issue facing the city Harrity also focused on build-back, issues of redevel- Carla Johnston council. "We have to balance city services with costs and opment, and coming together as a community as other "We have incredibly talented people with a wealth of taxation,'" he said, recommending initiating a full-disclo- issues the new council should make priorities. experience and'expertise" Johnston said, adding that she sure policy on the city budget and taxes to show where would tap into it for help with the city's budget and traf- dollars are going on the island. Bob Laswell fic issues. "A zero-budget'" process should be pursued, Denham The biggest problem, said Laswell in response to "I would continue to ask people's point of view. I said, and pointed to the city's uncertainty in identifying question two, is "bringing everybody back together would work to bring people from diverse backgrounds to where the money will come from for (he island's full again to work for the island. We can do that if you vote work together." recovery from the hurricane. for me." "We need to analyze the budget to determine what can Reflecting on the diversity in his own campaign See FOIU.'M be done.'" Denham said. "Maybe we need an additional experience, he noted that John Morley. treasurer for his page 30 bed tax on the island, where the revenue goes directly to campaign, has been a member of COT1 (Committee of Sanibel rather than Lee County."" the Islands) for many years, and that Denham held a He suggested finding "alternative ways of funding the fundraiser for Laswell"s previous city council cam- ONE island," by examining the city"s costs and revenues. paign. Laswell also referred to his campaign manager. OF THE Ted Tyson, a former bomber pilot, saying "I think he LARGEST ROOFING Carla Johnston would agree there's no problem that can't be solved COMPANIES IN THE U.S. with high explosives." Johnston described the tremendous pressures from Over 85,000 Satisfied Customers off-island regarding growth and finance. These pressures As his final comment on this question, Laswell stat- come from competitive resorts, shops, as well as the ed, "We have to work together." well-being of our beaches and wildlife. The city budget also provides cause for concern. Eric Pfeifer She felt it was very important to deal creatively with Pfeifer cited the island's relationship with Lee County the budget and revenue. Johnston cited the tolls as an as the most important single issue after amendments, and on ;m> example, showing that if the tolls are reduced, and no felt that restoration of that relationship could potentially Roofing Project other revenue is added, then islanders would have to solve most of the island's problems. He listed ways that Not val.d v,i-h »•-v ct-P' jfte make up the difference in local taxes. the county could help Sanibel including 3jj( Over 22 Years Experience Johnston stressed that small island businesses need • Tourist Development Council money for tourism jirast-Free-Estimates! Work Can Start Soon! help right now, not in a year or two after the redevelop- • Lower bridge tolls * CALL ment study which she acknowledged was also needed. • Help with taxes Otherwise, she foresaw many more empty shops along Licensed in: Periwinkle Way and a decline for the island economy. • Additional money for beach renourishment Lee County-Cape Coral-Fort Myers-Sanibel RI'MODI Ll\(, rag*?"CftsBie7&v'

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Come to order on March 1st

Iet's see if we have this right. Civic-minded Sanibel These amendment questions were placed on the ballot by residents have voted for certain people to serve on the virtue of just a few hundred signatures of who-knows-who. J city council, trusting them to govern this great city in the best interest of all residents. Now — and here's the That's why it's important to be in the know. Read the tricky part — voters will be asked on March 1 whether to proposed amendments very carefully. Today. Don't amend the city charter that would in effect sidestep wait to read them for the first time at the polls on council's responsibilities and dispense with public March 1 because if you're like most people, you'll hearings. probably have a lot of questions. We're talking about Amendments 4,5 and 6 that focus Let city council do the job it was elected to do, Stick to on building density, height and land coverage. Collectively, what works to maintain our fabulous island lifestyle. Don't there's a very good chance these amendments would take the effectiveness away from the people you've chosen negatively affect the way city council governs, and thus to govern Sanibel, negatively affect our quality of life.

Sanibel voters are smart enough to know that: Defeat Amendments 4, 5 and 6 on March 1.

* Government managed by city council and planning commission has worked successfully on Sanibel for 30 years,

• Preservation of existing property rights is essential.

* Them &m plenty of safeguards already on the books to protect Sanibel from over development.

• Public hearings are a good thing. Government by referenda In this case does not work. It is not representative of the entire island.

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Si For a more extensive list of events, see this week's Islander, available free all over the islands. Dateline • Week of February 17 - 23 Xoticcs of upcoming events to appear in Dateline must he received by Friday for the following Thursday s publication. Notices Fax: 472-8398 received by Monday will appear according Looking ahead to available space.

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY San-Cap San-Cap Koreshan Fit 'N' Trim 19 20 21 Weeds & Seeds 22 Gift From Tiny Tots at Art League Audubon Historic State atSCCF The Sea the Library

On exhibit: Tarpon Bay Explorers is located at the north end of 9470 HealthPark Circle. Sponsored by Hope • A QUAKE IN PARADISE (LABYRINTH) Recent Tarpon Bay Rd. 472-8900. Call for reservations for Hospice 6 - 7:30 p.m. 489-9149 work by- Robert Rauschenberg at Edison College's all activities. 472-8900 Coming soon Bob Rauschenberg Gallery. Jan. 7 - Feb 26. ADVENTURES IN PARADTSE: at the Port Sanibel • SEAGRASS WADING TRIP with the SCCF • MATSUMOTO GALLERY featured artist Keith Marina, a mile past the toll booth, trolley service Explore the San Carlos estuary, free to adults and Bradley with 'Junkyard Dogs and Circus Magic,' available: children. Feb. 24, 9 a.m. Space limited RSVP 472- 2340 Periwinkle Way, in The Village. Backwater Fishing, daily 9 a.m. - noon 2329. • 5 ARTISTS INVITATIONAL at BIG ARTS' Phillips Sealife Encounter Excursion, daily 12:30 - 3:30 Gallery. Champagne Sunset Dolphin Cruise; departs 5 p.m. Friday 18 • SAN-CAP ART LEAGUE all member show at the daily Shelling & Snorkeling Cruise Tues., Wed., Sanibel Library. • JAZZ ARTISTRY to benefit the Alliance for the • SWFL CRAFT GUILD annual members exhibition Thurs., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Arts. Great music, food and drink at Verandah's Oak at the Cape Coral Arts Studio, 4533 Coronado Dolphin Watch 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Park in the River Village, exit 141 from 1-75. 6:30 - Pkwy, Cape Coral. Feb. 2 - 25, Gallery hours are Eco Canoe and Kayak Tours, naturalist led 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 939-2787 Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 11 a.m. Mon.- Fri.; Interpretive Nature Boardwalk Every week On stage: open daily. • FIT 'N TRIM weight management 11:30 - noon, 11 • COME FLY WITH ME at the Schoolhouse Theatre, Power boats available for rental, starting at 8 a.m. a.m weigh in. Congregational Church, Heron Hall 2200 Periwinkle Way. A tribute to Frank Sinatra, on 2050 Periwinkle Way. $5 donation/meeting plus 472-8443, or www.adventureinparadiseinc.com one-time $5 for materials. 472-5133 through March 5. 472-6862 CAPT1VA CRUISES offers a variety of cruises and • SIGNS OF LIFE al Theatre Conspiracy, Fould's sailing charters depart from McCarthy's Marina on • GOURMET SINGLES SUPPER CLUB meets every Theatre, 10091 McGregor Blvd. Feb. 3 - 19. Call for Andy Rosse Lane. Call 472-5300 for reservations Friday in the finest restaurants in the area. For more times and prices. 936-3239 and information. info, call-332-8191 • FOREVER PLAID at the Off Broadway Palm, 1380 Dolphin & Wildlife Adventure Cruises— daily 4 • BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER at St. Michaels and Colonial Blvd. Jan. 13 - April 2. 278-4422. p.m. 1 1/2 tour. Narrated by SCCF docents All Angels. Fridays 10 a.m.-] 1:30; a.m. in the • 42ND STREET at the Broadway Palm, 1380 $20/adults, SlO/kids 4 - 12, 3 and under are free. Parish Hall. 472-2173. Colonial Blvd. Dec. 30 - Feb. 19. 278-4422 Island Beach & Shelling — 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. 3 hour • TERRIFIC TWOS stories, flannel board stories, • GYPSY at the Broadway Palm, 1380 Colonial Blvd. trip to Cayo Costa. $35/$ 17.50 songs, for two year olds, Sanibel Library. 10 a.m. Feb. 24 - April 23. 278-4422 Cabbage Key or Useppa trips will begin in mid 472-2483 • MORNINGS AT SEVEN at the Florida Rep., • KWLF (Kids Who Love Fun) stories, activities, October. $27.50/$ 15 games, for K - 3rd grade grade at the Sanibel Historic Arcade on First Street, Fort Myers. Feb. 11 Sunset Serenade with live music. $17.50/$10 - March 6. 332-4488 library. 3 p.m. 472-2482 EVERGLADES ADVENTURE TOUR meets at • GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA pre- Coming soon sents Brahm's Double Concerto and Mahler's Summerlin and San Carlos, daily trips from 7:45 • THE TROUBLESTARTERS, opening for Symphony No.l at Bishop Verot High School a,m, - 5 p.m. $99 Creedence Clearwater Revisited at Alico Arena, Anderson Hall. 8 p.m. $15/25 472-6197 March 4. Campus of FGCU Through the month: Thursday 17 • TARPON BAY EXPLORERS is offering naturalist • SAN-CAP WOMEN'S CONNECTION Brunch and led tours on the Tarpon Bay portion of the 'Ding' Bake Sale at the Grand Cypress room at Shell Point, Saturday 19 Darling National Wildlife Refuge for birders, natu- with speaker Arlene Blanchard, plus a demonstra- • SAN-CAP AUDUBON birding at the Sanibel ralists, and curious people who enjoy being on the tion of decorative painting. Feb. 17, 9:30 a.m.. Fishing Pier. $2/parking, meet at 8 a.m. 395-3804 water and learning from an experienced naturalist. RSVP 472-2017 Every week Call for reservations for all activities. 472-8900 • SAN-CAP ART LEAGUE MEETING at the SCA. • FAMILY FUN AT THE REFUGE guided tour of Guided trail tour by canoe and kayak atlO:3O a.m. Demonstration of collage ironing with Bea Pappas. Wildlife Dr. for the family. 9 a.m. RSVP 472-U 00 or 1:30 p.m, depending on tide, daily. 472-8900. Feb. 17, 1:30 p.m. x222. Sunset Paddles tour Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Every week Coming soon 4:30 p.m. Tour is about 2 1/2 hours. • SHORELINE DISCOVERY with the Sanibel- • ISLAND SENIOR BAZAAR coming Feb. 26 to the Everglades Day Tour all day Tuesday, Wednesday, Captiva Conservation Foundation. Explore the fas- Civic Center on Library Way. Shell items, plants, Thursday, and Saturday meet at 8 a.m., return cinating marine creatures that live in this dynamic marmalades, handicrafts plus home baked goods. around 6:30 p.m. Includes air boat ride, swamp ecosystem. 9 a.m. $5/adult, children free, plus $2 beach parking. 472-2329. See DATELINE buggy tour, and more. Call for reservations. 472- page 29 0101. • YOGA with DR SUSAN PATAKY at the Senior Sealife and Nature cruise on the 26 passenger pon- Center on Library Way. 10 - 11:15 a.m. All levels toon boat departs at 11a.m., 1 p.m., tour is approx. $13/member $15/non. Public welcome, 466-1558 90 minutes. • YOGA at Casa Ybel Resort, 2255 W. Gulf Dr., with Metal Roofing Systems Evening cruise at 4:30 p.m. These tours also include Dr. Susan Pataky on the lawn behind Thistle Lodge. Public welcome. Noon- 1 p.m. $15 a visit to the touch tank. Tour is approx. 2 hours. 5-V CRIMP, 3 ft. R-Panel, Snap Lock Standing Seam Breakfast cruises include includes coffee, juice, and • YOGA at Sunset with DR SUSAN PATAKY at the Complete Line of Accessories pastry. Also includes visit to the touch tank. Holiday Inn, 1231 Middle Gulf Dr. All levels, class- Wednesday 8:30 a.m. es held on the beach. Public Welcome. 4-5 p.m. Colors Available Manufacture & Supply $15. 466-1558 Touch Tank Exploration at 11a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Atlantic-Pacific Int'l. Mktg. Inc. Program approx. 1/2 hour. • GAMES DAY at the Senior Center, 2401 Library Way. Bridge, Mahjong, and more. All levels wel- Bonita springs, FL Toll Free: 1-800-2260507 Kayak/canoe rentals daily 8 a.m. — 5 p.m., last come. $2 members, $4 non-members. 472-5743 rental goes out at 3 p.m. Phone:239-390-2006 • BOOKWORMS Stories, songs, and crafts for chil- All Major Credit cards accepted Fax! 239'390'2007 Motorized 20' pontoons available for rental, holds 8 dren 3-5 years old. 10 a.m. Sanibel Library 472- people. 472-8900 2483 • TRAM TOUR OF WILDLIFE DRIVE, Monday - • P1LATES WITH MARSHA at the Senior Center Thursday, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. 4 Beginner & Intermediate 3:30 p.m., 472-5743 or p.m. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m., 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 472-0493 . ,. Wildlife Drive is now open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday through Thursday. Wildlife Drive is • HEALING HEARTS, support group for loss from closed on Friday. Reservations, 472-1351 suicide meets the second Thursday of each month at • SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY: The nat- uralists at Tarpon Bay Explorers will started up free Sunburst Beauty Pageant lunchtime talks at 12:30 p.m.- on the observation and Baby Contest ^=.(leck overlooking the most beautiful setting on Be Discovered at SunbursLModel Search Sanibel and last about half an hour. Boys and Girls: Under 1, Call for 1 years, 2 and 3 years DAILY Girls: 4-6, 7-10,11-13, (•jou 're invited to e xploz -e a place GOLF 14-17 and 18-27 in a trarxftn't tropicalsetting. SPECIALS (11 separate divisions) One Acre Ifomesite - SJC ' L/{ destination of class and desiraoilitt/. Spacious lot with room for horses and out- •_ioni" ritc'ncsa liophy! buildings. On a quiet road, yet close to St. James City marinas, bike path, shops, and February 26, 2005 dining. City water. One of the best priced SW Florida & one-acre lots on the market! Asking Lee County Fair CROWN: . COLONY 3:00 PM $119,000. Broker/Owner. GOI.1-" is- COUNTRY CLUB Ifjfntry'/ornis can be picked up Limited number of Associate Golf Memberships available. Please call ErikaToye at All Island Really, Inc. ilH the Lee County Civic Center} M call 813-925-0571 to have a Call Ritthiefor details 590-9044 239-283-6036 or 239-560-8514 fit form mailed to you. ll| www.sunburstbeauty.com 590-9860 for tee times \8Syl Crown'Colony Blvd. t-'ort Myers 20 • Week of February 17-23, 2005 • ISLAND REPORTER Zonta's Peek at The Unique coming March 12th Ranger revisits Hurricane The Zbnta Club of Sanibel-Captiva ed by a knowledgable speaker and bus • Programs aiding local efforts to is excited to announce that the ticket guides will make wise use of travel combat human trafficking in Charley at 'Ding' Darling line is now open for its fourth annual time to fill in details and to point out Southwest Florida, as well as support Peek at the Unique. This popular highlights of the island as the group to Zonta International's anti-traffick- Kevin Godsea, lead ranger at J.N. "Ding" Darting house tour, which features intimate travels from the east end to the west ing project in Eastern Europe. National Wildlife Refuge, will speak about the effects of views of four unique island homes, end. • Partners for Breast Cancer Care, an Hurricane Charley on the refuge at a special presentation has sold out since its inception. At Peek at the Unique is Zonta's major organization providing diagnostic on Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. in the Education Center. least half of the $45 tickets will be fundraiser. Last year's house tour net- procedures for low - income women Godsea, who was one of the first people back to the sold to "peekers" who have been on ted $23,000, half from the nearly 300 in Ft. Myers. island following the August storm, will show pictures of past tours. Your ticket will reserve a tickets sold and half from sponsorship Zonta would especially like to those first days and talk about the refuge's recovery and seat on a specific bus and will provide donations from local businesses. The thank the following house sponsors research that is being conducted in the aftermath. you with a delightful and informative proceeds from this year's Peek at the who have so generously supported Admission is free; the day with the added knowledge that Unique will support the following ser- The Peek for four years: Barrier event is sponsored by the you will be helping grassroots organi- vice projects and grants: Island Title, George Parker Inc, "Ding" Darling Wildlife In memory of Will, zations in Lee County helping women. • Girls Making It On Purpose, pro- Realtor Susan Dunn, Bob Wigley and Society, the refuge's non- Happy Birthday. Call 395-9176 now to make sure that viding emotional and practical sup- The Sanibel-Captiva Trust Company. profit friends organization, We love and miss you. you don't get left behind when the port for young women transitioning The Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva as part of its 13-week busses roll. out of foster care; is a service organization of profes- Thursday Afternoon Well, Hello again, I just read Busses will be leaving the sional women working together to Lecture Series. your reply Schoolhouse Theatre on Periwinkle • The Transitional Living Center (TLC) at Southwest Florida provide hands-on assistance, advoca- For more information, You sound somewhat Blue every half hour starting from 9:00 am cy, and funds to strengthen women's call 472-1100 ext. 241 or and I think I know why to 3:30 pm. The tour takes approxi- Addiction Services, also in Fort Myers, providing education and sup- lives on the islands, in Lee County, log on to www.dingdar- i shared the same feeling not mately 3 hours. Light refreshments and around the world through Zonta lingsociety.org. that long ago will be available before the tour, com- port for women in recovery from addiction; and International. Additional information Who am I, what am I doing, by pliments of local businesses. Each of about Zonta and The Peek is available now shouldn't I know? the four unique homes will be present- at www.zontas$ncap.com The feeling that everything isn't quite right That I'm just pantomiming each day and each night The feeling that I'm waiting for something to strike me to show me to guide me to wake up the life that I know TIME FOR THE TRUTH that's inside me Nothing has yet to show me the way But there are things that I about the People's Choice Amendments know now on this day This thing I am waiting for to show me the light Isn't searching for me to make 1) There is no proMbititm in Florida statutes or regulations againstincreases in everything right density or height, even in coastal areas. I have to forge it from inside my mind There is a statute which requires that such changes be submitted to the state for review, but there inside my soul inside my heart are no specific standards for approval; and such changes ate, and have been, approved. This The hard part is figuring out statute has been in effect since the 1980s, and has not stopped high-rise construction, as how it is I should start For I realize that happiness anyone can see at Bunche Beach, Fort Myers Beach, and Marco Island. Sambel is unique and isn't found in the place that speciat We must keep it that way. We cannot rely on state bureaucrats to do this for us. you live Nor can it be bought by the things that you give It cannot be mimicked by sub- 2) The three charter amendments relating to height, density, and coverage stances you take Because the feelings these merely restate current law. give are fleeting and fake I've felt it in the small These amendments only transfer the ability to change these laws from a majority of the Council to moments that often are a majority of the Council and then a majority of voters. These amendments are NOT "legislation missed But because of these by referendum" which enacts totally new laws. moments I know it excists I know now that I ultimately decide how things will be 3) The ability to obtain variances would remain unchanged. All I need now is the strength to be me If a property owner can presently obtain a variance under the Land Development Code, he or she I take solace knowing that there is always hope could do so after the amendments pass. No referendum would be required for such a Especially with friends like variance, you that help me to cope;) Everyone is looking for this most elusive little thing I've heard it fly by when you 4) The amendments help, not hinder, build-back. used to sing:) a. The City Council would be free to allow build-back to the number of existing dwelling When I read your letter at my heart it did tug unite prior to the disaster, even if that exceeds current limits; and It made me wish I could give b. An owner who builds back can exceed the height of the building prior to the you a hug Why I rhymed this whole thing disaster by one story in order to comply with flood laws, if necessary to prevent the loss of an I don't know But it was fun so, hey, there owner's dwelling unit you go Everything will work out I'm sure that you'll see 5) The amendments will not affect the **Sanibel process." If you need anything you can always count on me After the amendments pass, the City Council will still consider and adopt ordinances as they do I hope tomorrow is great and today. It is only if the Council adopts an ordinance that authorizes an increase in height, density, or this letter makes you smile Perhaps you will save it in one lot coverage; changes the Planning Commission; or makes major changes to Periwinkle or San/Cap of your files road, that the approval of the voters must be obtained. My rhymes are getting sketch- ier but it is awefully late I should be sleeping I have to work at 8!! VOTE YES ON THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE CHARTER AMENDMENTS ON MARCH 1 So before my verses get any weaker (NUMBERS 4 THROUGH 8 ON YOUR BALLOT) I bid you goodnight from me and from Steenker;) You are still my songbird here Pd pol. adv. paid for and sponsored by Committee of the Islands, Inc. (COTI), PO Box 88, Santbel, FL 33957 at the Grill I miss you and take care of yourself, Will

Wjitien by William A. Goliszeski. • 21 about 0250 hours. Giovanni was arrested, and transported first by Lee As the officer pulled into the parking area, he County EMS to Health Park Medical Center for treat- observed a male, later identified as Giovanni, look at the ment, then to the Sanibel Police Department for pro- patrol vehicle and then quickly walk away, around the cessing, and finally to the Lee County Jail for incarcer- building. The officer followed the man on foot and ation. Pick a name, any name questioned him about his reasons lor being at the resort. He was released the same day on $1,500 bond. As he was speaking to the defendant, Officer On November 29. Sanibel police officers visited Juan By jenny Burnham Hawkins reportedly observed him trying to conceal in Andres Vasquez-Marquez at his home on Mangrove [email protected] his pocket a clear plastic bag containing a white sub- Lane and reportedly found him in possession of 12.5 stance. When the officer asked Giovanni to place his grams of marijuana, 2.5 grams of cocaine, drug para- Sanibel police arrested Arquez Andres Giovanni, 48, hands on the trunk of the patrol vehicle for a pat down, phernalia, and more than $4,200 in cash. of 6520 Pine Ave., Sanibel, on charges of possession of Giovanni reportedly threw his hands in the air, turned Officers arrested Giovanni/Vasquez-Marquez and a controlled substance, resisting an officer with vio- and ran toward the dock, dropping the bag as he ran. transported him to the Sanibel Police Department for lence, and loitering or prowling. Officer Hawkins grabbed Giovanni at the edge of the processing and then to the Lee County Jail for incarcer- The arrest took place on Friday, November 26, 2004. dock and both men fell to the ground, where Giovanni ation. On November 29. police re-arrested the same man: hit his head on a rock and sustained a cut to his fore- According to records of the Lee County Clerk of Juan Andres Vasquez-Marquez, 54, of 6218 Mangrove head. Courts, Giovanni/Vasquez-Marquez posted bond on Lane, Sanibel. for possession of cocaine and marijuana. According to police reports, Giovanni pushed and December 5, and then failed to appear in court for a They were also arresting, according to police reports, shoved the officer in an attempt to get away. Officer hearing on January 3. A bench warrant was issued for Giovanni Andres Marque/. 48. Juan Andres Marquez Hawkins managed to subdue and handcuff Giovanni, his arrest and his bond was forfeited. He remains at Vasquez. 54, and Giovanni Andres Arquez. 48. and Sanibel paramedics arrived at approximately 0258 large. On November 26, according to police reports. hours to treat Giovanni's injuries. He is scheduled for trial as Arquez Andres Giovanni Officer Jeremy Hawkins was conducting an area check The substance inside the bag. which the defendant on March 28. of the Castaways Resort on the Sanibel-Captiva Road at allegedly dropped, field-tested positive for cocaine.

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• Boat dock and lift, Gulf access • Great Gulf views Spacious 2 BR/2 BA, great room • Beautiful estate sized lot • 3 bedroom, den, 2 bath • California closets Magnificently furnished • Plenty of privacy • Pool, hot tub, security and sprinkler • Hurricane shutters Crafted details throughout, 10' ceilings • Steps from the beach • Fabulous location > Screened lanai Large screened porch, foyer, laundry • Prime location $775,000 (440645) $585,000 (440597) $479,000 (440625) $489,000 (440620) Carolyn Musgrave • 472-5187 x 243 John Buskirk • 472-5187 x 253 Karen Bell • 472-7800 x 270 Rose Dakoos • 472-5187 x 233 A 3eUeksi.ce JL

• Incredible 3 bedroom, 3 bath home • Spectacular Gulf front 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath • Large, nicely landscaped lot • 5 bedrooms & 5 baths, 2 masters • Gorgeous intersecting canal views • Finest quality throughout, boat dock • Room for a pool and house addition • Steps to the beach, private elevator • Over 300 feet seawalled • Elevator, gorgeous pool & spa • 3 bedroom, 2 bath, split floor plan • Screen enclosed pool w/spa • Raised pool with stone deck • Double lot-lovely, low maintenance landscaping • New roof, water heater and air conditioner • 2 fireplaces, rooftop sundeck, fully furnished $2^95,000(440636) $5,950,000 (104336) $760,000 (440495) $1,995,000(010443) Jim Hall* 472-5187x215 Ada Shissler • 472-5187 x 254 Eric Pfeifer • 472-5187x 259 Karen Bell • 472-7800 x 270 Oa'Mi-Hoome

i-WI • East end private setting • 4 bedroom, 3 5 bath, caged heated poo! Neai beach cottage 1 2 bedroom, 2 bath duplex • 3 bediooms, 2 bath • Piivate beach access Walk to shops & restauiants • Partial Gulf view from front porch • Newly renovated, ground level • Boat dock - Gulf access Large, elevated pool. • Vaulted ceiling • Caged pool and spa • Gated community Great East end location • Quiet, tropical street $895,000 (440570) $2,700,006 (440189) $819,000 (105414) $599,000 (105046) Jim Anderson • 472-5187 x 214 Shelby Bortone • 472-5187 x 275 James & Penny Hetmanek • 472-5187 x 219/202 Brian Johnson • 472-5187 x 291 JiwreciHe Lt'cut (flit' Cute Ke" West St/e

' Featuring over 3,000 I MJ it ofli\iiig > Only 300 yards to the beach • 3 bedroom. 2 bath, boat dock • Ground level duplex • 5 bcdioom, 4 5 baths • Exquisite 5 bedroom, 5 baih home w'pool & spa • Large family room, open kitchen • Close to beach • Situated on over 1 acre • Office, decks, huge screened porch • Over 300' water frontage • 2 BR/2 BA on each side • Outstanding craftsmanship & quality • $165,00 in rentals in 2003, beautifully remodeled • Beautiful bayou sunset views • Currently in rental program $1,475,000 (103198) $2,095,000 (104260) $14>95,000 (440342) $599,000 (105368) Mike McMurray • 472-5187 x 250 Karen Bell • 472-7800 x 270 Jim Hall • 472-5187 x 215 Eric Pfeifer • 472-5187 x 259 Private SdJtilti Lake

• 2 bedroom, 2 bath • Bright, colorful, beautifully decorated 3/2 • Completely remodeled • 3 bedroom, 2 bath • Fenced backyard > Fully furnished, pool, turnkey ready • Gulf beach at the back yard • West side in 5-unit complex • Lush, tropical landscaping • Easy on/off causeway access • Walk to Old Town Sanibel Center • Direct Gulf front with pool • Room for pool • Close to beach with room for boat dock • Excellent rental investment • Pets allowed $449,000 (440529) $1,599,000 (440283) $799,799 (105020) $1,195,000 004979) Paul Reynolds • 472-5187 x 287 Ada Shissler • 472-5187 x 254 Peter WUkens • 472-5187 x 260 lynda Traverso • 472-5187 x 226 >uxouti tirtst VIP Realty Group, Inc. - 1560 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel (239) 472-5187 • (239) 472-0966 Fax (800) 553-7338 • (866) 472-5187 Int.

14970 Captiva Drive, Captiva (239) 472-7800 • (239) 472-7861 Fax ' Great investment, solidly booked • Gull view, large screen porch • New kitchen, furnishings all included • 2/3 bedroom, 2 bath, over 1,500 sq. ft. (866) 472-7800 • Panoramic sunrise and sunset views • Parking for 2 cars under building VIPREALTY.COM • Completely redone and ready to go • Not rented through Sundial $999,000 (440365) $869,000 003784) R E ALTORS Peggy Richardson • 472-5187 x 249 Robin Humphrey • 472-5187 x 218 Sa/tfo De Seutio-eo Cavter 7sutfi)> • lOOlifontage, 180' deep! • Walking distance to shopping, church, and theater • Great neighborhood with many new homes! • Easy access to bike paths $299,000 005467) James and Penny Hetmanek • 472-5187 x 219 or 202

uea.cJiViView~ Cuu>- ' Direct 2 bedroom, 2 bath Gulf front • Large, oversized, cul-de-sac • Wonderful sea breezes from the balcony • West sunset exposure • Active condo lifestyle, pool, tennis & beach 1 • Build a large house with guest apt. Ideal for investment property • Cleaned and ready to build (68. $425,000 (440477) MULT1PIM LISTING $ERVIC£ 7x253 David Schuldenfrei • 472-5187 x 227 MLS. -JSLANDBEPORIER • -Week of .February U - 23, 2005- • 27

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Includes guest speaker Mark your calendar and buy your tick- On Friday, March 4 the highlight of the Colleen Henderson from ACT, at the ets now for the BIG ARTS 2005 Film film festival, the unforgettable "The church hall. Refreshments 9 a.m.. Festival, "Sounds of Music". Three days Sound of Music", will be shown at 7 p.m. Vendor tables for rent 15/members, meeting 9:30 a.m. Feb. 22 of film, not to be missed, begins in BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall. 20/non-members. 472-8078 • GIFT FROM THE SEA 50th anniver- Wednesday, March 2 at 3 p.m. at the Winner of five Academy Awards, "The • 3RD ANNUAL B1RDFEST at Lakes sary book signing, with Reeve Island Cinema and runs through Friday, Sound of Music" is the perfect film to Regional Park. A month-long cele- Lindbergh. Captiva Island Inn, 4 p.m March 4, 2005. In keeping with this year's share with friends and family alike! A bration of the birds of Lee County, - 6 p.m. Feb. 22 theme, a specially chosen, wonderfully postulate nun (Julie Andrews) enters the including tours and exhibitions. Free employ of a widowed Captain in the • SAN-CAP SHELL CLUB Feb. meet- unusual combination of films, will admission. March 5, 7:30 a.m. to explore how music affects the quality, Austrian Navy (Christopher Plummer) on noon. ing features Anne Joffe with a slide the eve of WW II to serve as a governess show, "Shelling in Chile." color and love of life. The festival will begin at 3 p.m. to his 7 children. She re-introduces the • FORT MYERS •.WOMENS WINE Wednesday. March 2 at the Island children to the wonders of life and the joy Sunday 20 CLUB meets at Harold's on Bay, Cinema, with "Shall We Dance", a crowd- of music - and eventually softens the 2224 Bay St. for appetizers, dinner, pleaser with appealing performances by heart of their father, gaining his respect Every week wine tasting and prizes. 6 p.m. • KORESHAN STATE HISTORIC it's well known stars. Actor Richard Gere and love. As the origin of many well- S50/RSVP by Feb. 20. $60/after. 246- is John, an overworked Chicago accoun- loved and highly recognizable songs such SITE guided tours. 10 a.m. Sat. and 4328 or email Sun. $3.25 per vehicle. tant bored with his life. Jennifer Lopez is as "Climb Every Mountain" and "My [email protected] the beautiful and talented dance instructor Favorite Things", The Sound of Music Coming soon Every week will quickly have the audience singing • UNDER THE SEA fundraiser at the he happens to see through the window of • TUESDAY NIGHT SWING AND her dance studio one evening on his way aloud. Viewers are encouraged to come Bailey—Matthews Shell Museum. LATIN DANCE with Buddy Stotts of dressed as characters from the famous Dinner, dancing, auctions, raffles and home from work. First Dance Productions, at Ron A film discussion and dinner will fol- film. Prizes will be awarded for the best more. March 6 $75 RSVP 770-8248 Dao's, 15320 McGregor Blvd. 8:30 - costumes. After the film enjoy live enter- or email [email protected] low at the Island Cow Restaurant on 11:30 p.m. $5/person. 415-1951 Periwinkle Way. tainment, music and dancing as well as • MINDFUL YOGA WITH MURARI The festival continues Thursday, authentic Bavarian food and drink in the AND BARBARA at the SCA. March 3, 3 p.m. at Island Cinema with the garden at BIG ARTS. Monday 21 Kripula yoga, Tues/Wed/Thurs 9 a.m. recently released "Phantom of the Opera". Tickets for films Wednesday and • WEEDS AND SEEDS walks for - 10:15 a.m. Member $12/ non $13. Based on the musical hit by Andrew Thursday nights are $5. Reservations for amateur botanists who love to learn 395-1100 Lloyd Webber this romantic musical epic dinner both of these nights are required about Sanibel's plants. Meet at the • YOGA/P1LATES FOR FUN AND features Gerard Butler as Erik, a mysteri- and can be made by calling BIG ARTS, SCCF Open House, at the Weeds and HEALTH at the SanCap Medical ous, masked musical genius who roams before March 2. Cost of dinner will be up Seeds Leaf Identification Table. Center, 4301 San-Cap Rd. 6 p.m. the underground of 19th century Paris to the individual diner. Tickets for Friday Tours will begin there at 9 a.m, 11 $10, space is limited. 472-0116 centering his activities around the Opera night are $10 and include the film, and all a.m., and 1 p.m. • P1LATES WITH MARSHA Beginner Populaire. Here he tutors a lovely young food, drink and festivities to follow. All • SMOOTH SWING AND FOXTROT & Intermediate BIG Arts Phillips soprano Christine, played by actress tickets are available in advance at BIG lessons at the Waterford Ballroom in Gallery 8 a.m. and the Senior Center, Emmy Rossum, whose goal is to upstage ARTS Cape Coral. Mondays 6-7 p.m., 3:30 p.m. 395-0900 or 472-0493 the city's most famous opera singer For more information, dinner reserva- $6/person 945-0034 Carlotta (Minnie Driver). tions and ticket sales, call BIG ARTS at • YOGA with Dr. Susan Pataky, Senior • RESIDENT ENVIRONMENTAL Following the film, viewers are invited 395-0900. Center on Library Way. Moderate to attend a dinner and discussion at The ORIENTATION with the SCCF and level, 10 - 11:15 a.m. $13/member Captiva Cruises. Free orientation to $ 15/nonmember. residents, property owners and busi- ness community. Mondays through • OPEN PORTRAIT STUDIO 1-4 p.m. the winter months, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. $4 per session, open to all artists. Limited to 25 people. 472-2329. Model provided. 472-5267. • TROUBLESTARTERS AT THE Susan Wytyshyn Joins Every week (wi i\ sRjfi) • CPR/AED classes the second AMERICAN LEGION Every Monday of every month, with the Tuesday evening 7:30 pm. to clos- Sanibel Fire and Rescue District. ing. San-Cap Rd. at mile marker 3. Coldwell Banker Classes at the Sanibel Library, 770 472-9979. Dunlop Rd. Register on the first Monday of the month, $20/person. 6 p.m. .-. 9 p.m. 472-5525. Wednesday 23 Previews International • HEALING MEDITATION at the Every week An Director of Sales and Marketing, and Manager of Worldwide Customer SCA. 7-8 p.m. Members $12, non • STARS OVER SANIBEL Learn Support for several satellite communications Fortune 500 Companies for $13. about our night sky with the SCCF, 20-! years, Susan decided to take the tools and expertise she acquired working in the Corporate World and apply them to the Real Estate world. • BRIDGE FOR FUN Senior Center Wednesday evenings through March. RSVP 472-2329. She has never looked back! From her first year in Real Estate, Susan has 2401 Library Way. $2 members, $4 been a consistent top performer, and having her Real Estate License active non-members. No partner needed all • JUMP JIVE AND WAIL with Honey in both California and Florida, and both with Coldwell Banker, she now levels welcome. 472-5743. Larsen of First Dance Productions. sells from "Sea to Shining Sea"'! In addition to her Real Estate activities. • SHELLCRAFTERS 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fusion Bar & Grill, 15495 Tamiami Susan was on the Board of Directors ol"Next Door, Solutions to Domestic every Monday at the Community Trail. 7:30 p.m. every Wed. in Violence in San Jose, California, and co founded Jump Start the Auxiliary to House on Periwinkle. February. $5/members $8/non-mem- Next Door, serving as Vice-President of this organization which raised bers. 4J 5-1951 • BOOKWORMS stories and crafts for funds to support Next Doors many worthwhile programs. children aged 3-5, Sanibel Library 10 • PELICAN KNITTERS GUILD Knit a.m. Mon/Wed. 472-2483 caps for kids and preemies all over Susan's designation in Coldwell Bankers Presidents Elite which signifies the country. Exchange patterns, yarn, her status as being in the top 16% of Coldwell Banker agents Nationwide • 4TH TO 8TH GRADERS, read, play and good conversation. Every says it a! 1.. .Give ner a call for all your Real Hstate Needs. board games, fun contests at the Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Sun Trust Sanibel Library. 3 p.m. Bank on Periwinkle Way. 472-9120. Susan and her husband, M ike, live on Sanibel Island, have 4 children and 3 • STORY TTME for all ages at the • SMALL WONDERS for newborns to wonderful grandchildren, and truly believe a good day is every day on Sanibel Library, 6:30 p.m. children aged 12 months. Lap sitting, Sanibel! • SCA DUPLICATE BRIDGE at the finger plays and songs. 10 a.m Sanibel Community Association on Sanibel Library. 472-2483 Mondays at 7:30 p.m. The game is Office: 239/472-3121 open to all regardless of ability. • TINY TOTS for children 12 to 24 Partners will be provided if neces- months, no longer lap babies but Toll Free: 800/232-6004 'COLDWELL sary. Fees $4 for SCA members, $5 resist sitting still. Stories, flannel Anytime Cell: 239- 560-9178 for non-members. board activities, songs, finger plays. BANKER 11 - 11:30 a.m. INTERNATIONA L- Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc.

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Services Inc. 2401 LIBRARY WAY Call Jamie at RE/MAX of 472-1189 the Islands. 472-5050 nt 472-1587 30 • Week of February 17-23, 2005 3 ISLAND REPORTER SCCF annual open house coming Feb.21 FORTTM The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation provided by Sheilah and John Morley. Foundation will hold its annual Open Bring a friend and/or meet new ones From page 17 House on President's Day, Monday, Feb. at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation 21 at its Nature Genter on Sanibel- Foundation's Open House. The Nature Captiva Road. Center is located one mile west of Johnston mentioned redevelopment as The Open House will include games, Tarpon Bay Road, on Sanibel-Captiva another important issue, saying she would activities, music, programs and refresh- Road. Overflow parking is available at examine how build-back would affect ments for people of all ages. It will the Shell Museum. There is no roadside older structures built forward of the begin at 10 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. with parking permitted. People are encour- Coastal Construction Line. original sawgrass music about aged to use the overflow parking or ride Southwest Florida provided by Cindy on over by bicycle. Hope to see you Marty Harrity Hackney. Food and beverage is being there! Harrity began his response to question 3 by recalling that six months ago he "stood before an audience much like this one. A lot of people were yelling at me, saying they wanted to get back to their homes and wanted to get back on the island. But my happiest day as mayor was when I stood at the toUbooths watching car after car come by with smiling faces, Photo }>y Renny Severance and I could say 'Welcome home.'" Dr. Douglas Landau It was difficult, Harrity said, to tell peo- ple "you can't go to your house," but downed utility poles, along with cfther fac- Mick Denham tors, made the island dangerous, and it Participants at the forum, said Denham, "had to be said." noted, mat the city council has lacked Leadership is his strong skill, stated "harmony, the chemistry for dealing with GREAT SOLUTIONS! Harrity, saying he has a "unique ability to themselves and outsiders." put people together." He commended the Pernham said that, in^his experience, candidates for vying in the election, and council meetings which are heJd during praised outgoing council members Judy; theday "are -dominated by 30 to 40 well- GREAT SERVICE! Workman and Dick Walsh, saying mat meaning people.'.' To balance this, he sug- "we all have a common goal: to maintain gested holding, council meetings in the what we have on Sanibel, one of the pret- evening, "not every one, but maybe every tiest, most pristine places;" other one," in order to allow those who are • Licensed workmen and installers and Preservation is taking place through busy during the day to attend. the Sanibel Plan, Harrity said, but "we Denham would also hold a "mixed coordination of your projects by our decorators. have to stick to our guns, we have to be meeting," he said, an informal meeting strong, we have to stay on course and say with the community to get first-hand input what has to be said." on important issues to take back to the • Carpeting and Tile • Lighting • Wall Art Harrity thanked the audience allowing city council. him to serve for the last four years. "And I Sanibel's "charm and island ambiance" • Wall Coverings & Interior Painting hope you will give me four more," he said. are enhanced by the small, independent businesses on the island; Denham said, • Furniture, Accessories and Upholstery Bob Laswell and these businesses need help. He rec- Laswell called for an audit of all of the ommended a redevelopment plan to help city's programs, in fact, the entire budget. small businesses recover from the effects • Window Treatments & Bedding This would ensure that the city is doing all of the hurricane. it can to use money wisely and avoid local "That's a priority," he said. INTERIORS tax increases. He also felt that city government need- Summary by Decorating Den™ ed to respect private property rights. Marty Harrity Our 15th year serving you on Scmibel Island Laswell added that Sanibel property val- In closing, Harrity said his business ues should have been increasing in the last background, prior city council experience, 239-472-6551 GndyMafeydd MMcUfenqr CwolGagnoa Jeanie finch few years at the same rate as Lee County and working relationship with the county real estate and asserted that he could help uniquely qualified him for this city council 695 ibel, FL 33957 • Sanibel Promenade make that happen. position. Project communications with you by FedEx, email, photos; etc'., if you are up north. He said throughout the county, all Eric Pfeifer areas are competing for the same rev- email [email protected] " I would listen to the people," Pfeifer enue, and Sanibel must work with the said. county to recapture tax dollars for our Pfeifer went on to say that he would ask projects this year. Harrity said that the for advice — "I do not know all of the more money we can get through the www.DecoratingDen.com answers." He concluded, saying he would county, the less local taxes would have put Sanibel's citizens above the city council. to go up. He added that he has a good SW FLORIDA AND LEI COUNTY ISJ- JE A 1 mm Somtkin^ to KmmUr Sanibel/Captiva m w\M mm FEBRUARY 25 THRU MARCH 6P 2005 »ECIAL GUEST STARS PERFORMING LIVE! • Real Estate Seminar Wed. Feb. 23, 2005 DARRYL Sanifoel-Captiva Community Bank WORLEY 2475 Library Way MARCH 5TH 9 AM to 10 AM 7:00 P.M. HOHKYTONK Some Topics TAILCATE PARTY Effect Of Hurricanes On Real Estate *ftl FEBRUARY 26TH-7:00 P.M. Island Sales & 2005 Forecast Concerts are reserved seating only. $10 reserve seat does not include admission. Putting Real Estate into an IRA HYPNOI.AR1OU/ with Tony Yuzuik How to Save Taxes with a 1031 Exchange FOX BROTHERS Emerging Trends In Real Estate February 27th - March 2nd MU/IC CITT BRA/J" February 25th - March 6th MOONLIGHT MADNESS 2/25 & 3/4 Jay Richter jyme Owens licensed Beal Estate President FATOB, Ventriloquist I Instructor Mand Financial Academy of Beat Estate Services Reservations 472-3121 Program is 60 minutes with Q&A Arts rlncludes gate admission and unlimited A No Real Estate agents will be present rides anytime other than Moonlight and Sponsored by Madness! Only on sale only until "(rafts Feb. 23rd! GET YOURS TODAY! Coldwell Banker Previews International 11831 Bayshdre Road • Ft. Myers, Exit 143, 3 miles east of I-75 Tickets: 239-543-7469 or visit www.leeciviccenter.com ISLAND REPORTER • Week of February 17 - 23, 2005 3 31 understanding of the budget process, and vate citizen, "with no vested interest in methods to convince Lee County that we city council issues. I have the time, ener- — the island — need tax dollars. Harrity gy and enthusiasm," to devote to serving said, "I am the man to serve you." on the city council, he said. He conclud- ed his remarks by saying to the audi- Carla Johnston ence, "Don't be swayed by opponents of "Our biggest problem is fear,"' Johnston the charter amendments. Saying yes is said. She encouraged the audience to the safest choice." beware of "false advertising and rumors." "Ask yourself, why would someone do Eric Pfeifer PUBLIC NOTICE that? Who is going to benefit from that?" Pfeifer stated that it was a shame that she said. islanders still had so many differing opin- . The City Council is currently taking applications for the Johnston added that the two biggest ions and problems, even though 70 percent following Council appointed Committees: challenges to the island are traffic gridlock of the island is in conservancy. He called HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE and the Realtor's ordinance, reiterating all islanders stewards of Sanibel. and that the state does not place caps on build- added that with mutual respect and under- (Must have *pccinl knowledge, skills or iiuere-.t in historic presenation) ing intensity. standing Sanibel would remain a small MARINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE VEGETATION COMMITTEE (Applicants must have passed the Vegetation Competency Test) WILDLIFE COMMITTEE DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING AN APPLICATION IS 5:00 P. M. FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2005. A FORM MAY BE OBTAINED AT CITY HALL, 800 DUNLOP ROAD, ON THE CITY WEBSITE, WWW.MYSANIBEL.COM OR CALL 472-4135

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE 05-001, 05-005 & 05-006 CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA

The Sanibel City Council will meet and have a Second Reading and Public Hearing March 01. 2005 at Sanibel City Hall in the Council Chambers (MacKenzie Hall), 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida, at 9:30 a.m. to consider proposed enactment of the following ordinance(s) to be titled:

a. ORDINANCE 05-001 OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 04-016, ARTI- CLE 1, DEFINITIONS, CREDITED SERVICE, OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL GENERAL EMPLOYEES' RETIRE- Photo by Renny Severance Carla Johnston outlines her experience in city government while candidates Laswell, MENT PLAN. Pfeifer, Denham and Harrity prepare for their next questions. b. ORDINANCE 05-005 AMENDING THE SANIBEL CODE, town settlement. Mick Denham He hoped that new faces and voices PART II, SUBPART B. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, "The People's Choice Amendments would become involved, and cited four CHAPTER 126. ZONING. ARTICLE V. NONCONFOR- must pass," said Denham in his summa- reasons to vote for him: MANCES. DIVISION 2. USES. SECTION 126-152 ry remarks, "to ensure the long-term sur- "EXCEPTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS", TO UPDATE vival of the Sanibel Plan." • his engineering degree The amendments, he said, "do no • his business experience THE LISTING OF NONCONFORMING RESORT HOUS- harm, protect property rights, and cost • his understanding of the Sanibel Plan ING USES LOCATED OUTSIDE THE RESORT HOUS- no money. They will protect the island • his commitment to the community ING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; against whatever five city council mem- PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERANCE, AND bers may want to do in the future." Bob Laswell PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Denham also referred to "misleading Laswell listed seven points, including information" regarding state protection listening to the community, establishing against potential city decisions to allow good relationships with the county, pro- c. ORDINANCE 05-006 AMENDING ORDINANCE 04-005 high-rises or to permit increased density. viding a state of the art radio system for WHICH ESTABLISHED A SYSTEM FOR THE LICENS- "There is no express Florida statute the police, developing a comprehensive ING, REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF CON- relating to density or height even on a waterfront management plan, addressing barrier island." he stated. He also build-back concerns, and developing con- STRUCTION CONTRACTORS; PROVIDING FOR answered critics who say the amend- servation partnerships with other commu- APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS WITH CONDITIONS; ments will cause even simple home nities. DELETING STATE CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR INFOR- improvements to become a difficult "1 wan! to work with the entire com- MATION REQUIREMENTS.: AMENDING CERTAIN bureacratic nroce^s. suiting iha'.. 'The munity 10 roiorc an orderly represent : current prov.->,•. u •[, ,-< .:'^.i:<\._,i |- (he APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 4MFNDIXG CER- : amendnid. . • ?v,}\- 4PPUCVHvN AM; !, ';.">>I"NL PROVISION;*-* Desl., - .• -r -. .- -• •• . • ••

NOTICE. Of t'ROPOSED ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE 05-003 DATE. CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA Said proposed ordinance(s) are on file and may be inspected by the pub- The Sanibel City Council will meet to continue the Public Hearing and lic at the City Clerk's office. Sanibel City Half, 800 Dunlop Road, discussion March 01. 2005 at Sanibel City Hall in the Council Chambers Sanibel. Florida. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be (MacKenzie Hall), 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida, at 10:30 a. m. to heard with respect to the proposed ordinances, if a person decides to consider proposed enactment of the following ordinance(s) to be titled: appeal a decision made by Council on any matter considered at this meeting/hearing, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record a. ORDINANCE 05-003 ADOPTING THE 2004/2005 EVALUA- of the proceedings is made, to include the testimony and evidence upon TION AND APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) OF THE SANIBEL which any such appeal is to be based. PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing Said proposed ordinance(s) are on file and may be inspected by the pub- a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact lic at the City Clerk's office, Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Jim Isom, Director of Administrative Services no later than one day Florida. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard prior to the proceedings. Telephone 239-472-3700 for assistance, ff with respect to the proposed ordinances. If a person decides to appeal a hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service number 711. decision made by Council on any matter considered at this meeting/hear- ing, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the pro- ceedings is made, to include the testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons need- ing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should con- tact Jim Isom. Director of Administrative Services no later than one day prior to the proceedings. Telephone 239-472-3700 for assistance. If hear- ing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service number 711. Give wildlife a brake. 32 • Week of February 17-23, 2005 • ISLAND REPORTER

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