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what they did over the preceding year. What does that mean not under their purview? When the County adopted an Ordinance to create the Historic Preservation Board, the County said okay you can be under us or you can have your own Board. In most cities they began their own Historic Preservation Board, Coral Gables, Miami, Sunny Isles Beach, and others, Homestead has one now. They have to report to Kathleen Kauffman, who is the Miami -Dade Preservation Officer, on what they did the preceding year so that she knows as Director of Historic Preservation that you are not just in name only, and so these reports in addition to the minutes tells her what kind of board this is. We had a few things happen this past year, our dear friend Richard C. Schulman, who was our City Historian and Liaison to the Board, passed away. We talked about the Fishing Pier. We changed the Ordinance which has not been done in a long time to include objects as opposed to structured buildings. Now we have something called an object which can be an artistic sculpture. It has been a very prolific year for the Board. We have had some good discussions on how you would like to see things done here and some of the far reaching consequences of what you do here. 5. Status Update on the Proposed Designation of the Sahara Camels and the Two (2) Monaco Signs. Action: [City Clerk's Note: Two proposals from sign companies were distributed prior to the meeting.] City Liaison Hasbun reported on the reports/proposals from two sign companies, Advanced Multi Sign and Future Sign & Services, to evaluate the restoration of the two Monaco signs. Both companies said they were too damaged to be restored, however, they can be duplicated at a cost of up to $9,523.00. Shari Blank moved and Dione Del Monico seconded a motion to just let the Monaco Signs go. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 6-0-1 [Maynard Mast absent] in favor. Deputy City Attorney Amuchdstegui reported that the current owners of the Sahara Beach Club are managed by a Board of Directors who, at this time, are opposed to the designation of the camels. Their belief is that they just want to enjoy the camels as long as they can, and so it may be advisable to the Board to wait until such time as the title to that property transfers to the Dezers. Chairperson Steiger said he spoke to Michael Dezer last week who said they are donating the camels to the City. City Attorney Ottinot said we contacted the Association and they adamantly opposed designation of the camels. Warren Stamm said they are not currently under any obligation to keep the camels, and City Attorney Ottinot said no, not legally. Chairperson Steiger said if we declare them as historic then what, and City Attorney Ottinot said then it would not be an issue. Shari Blank said if we go to court and go through the legal process. Chairperson Steiger said we should wait until they donate them to the City. City Attorney Ottinot said we have a verbal commitment from the Dezers who have half ownership of the property and so his recommendation is to wait for them. Steve Trattner said he would have to imagine if they are under contract with the buyer they are probably not permitted to sell off or give away any of the assets, right? City Attorney Ottinot said this is a condo buyout issue, and Warren Stamm explained that these are individual condo units and is subject to the acquisition of the majority of the unit owners interest in order to designate or donate, and also to terminate the condominium. Under Florida Statutes Section 718 there are requirements for how much of the ownership has to be Summary Minutes: 2016-0316 HPB Mtg Page 3 of 5