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Zoning Code be granted." A plaque or sign would identify it as a "reconstructed site". Cassey Gabor asked if there are minor damages to the Pier, who would pay for repairs? Deputy City Attorney Fernando Amuchastegui said you are asking if it is due to weather, if the paint became deteriorated and if it needed to be repainted, that would normally be considered general maintenance. He said he would check the agreement between the City and Dr. Cornfeld to confirm whose responsibility it is for minor repairs. He will report back to the Board at the next meeting. 4. Update/Report on the Camels in Front of the Sahara Beach Motel. Action: Warren Stamm reported from the Dezers respective, it is really the last vestige of a reminder of the fabulous 1950's. The camels had sustained some damage a while back and with Richard's persistence they were repaired. The Dezers are acquiring a number of units in the Sahara and they continue to do so, so they can make sure that they maintain good stewardship over the camels on behalf of the Association. The way Florida Statutes work is from a standpoint of percentages. Right now there are 147 units in Sahara Beach and anybody with 51% of those voting rights can basically dictate what goes on. But as far as a significant or long term change with respect to the Sahara,that would require 75%of the unit owners to approve anything that is major, and of course in their position, anything having to do with the camels is major. That would necessitate 110 units of the 147 units and we are slowly creeping up to that so that we ultimately get control. When we do get total control of the Sahara, and there is something done on a more permanent basis on the Sahara property, the Dezers have committed to the camels being a legacy to the City of Sunny Isles Beach. It is not necessarily in the immediate future but it certainly will be done during their tenure. In the meantime because they do have a significant ownership in the Sahara, anything regarding the maintenance or upkeep or anything having to do with camels or the property as a whole, they are very much in favor of maintaining the status quo of what is there. If there are any repairs or things like that, it is very easy for them to push or mandate that the camels be maintained as far as painting, landscaping or lighting. Take as many pictures of the camels that you can for generational purposes because that is going to play really well for the historical position of the City to show generationally how all these things progressed. He will keep the Board posted. John Rusnak said you had mentioned you are creeping up on those numbers, where are you exactly on those numbers? Warren Stamm said because they are still acquiring units he cannot say because of the law of supply and demand. Cassey Gabor asked if you would have the majority, do you know what the plan is, and she believes it would be condominiums, and in the interest of the camels, would they be moved? Mr. Stamm said he does not expect that the Dezers will have the camels remain on the property. He thinks they will find a much better home somewhere within the City, hopefully at an entrance to a playground, or maybe Gateway Park, or something else that comes up because they are really fascinating. He is upset that we didn't have an opportunity to save some of the other things from the Dunes, etc. Going up and down the beach we really have very little left from that era. We still have the Thunderbird, the internal portions of the Thunderbird, clearly the Dezers are committed when there is a change to the property, if there is anything in there that is of significant value, they will offer it to the City. Summary Minutes: 2014-0326 HPB Mtg Page 2 of 7