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1_ Call to Order
Community Services
Advisory Board Meeting
November 19, 2008
3:00 P_M.
'19200 W. Country Club Drive
Fifth Floor
Executive Conference Room
Agenda
11_ Approval of Minutes - September 11, 2008
111_ Chairperson's Report
IV_ Staff Reports
- Review of Board's Duties
- Update on SFluttle Bus Service
V_ Old Business
VI_ New Business
V11_ Adjournment
This m¢¢ting is op¢n to th¢ pu blic_ Noti r_¢ pursuant to S¢ction 286.0105, Florida Statu t¢s, if"
applica bl¢, is h¢r¢by inco rporat¢d by r¢f"¢r¢nc¢_
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special
accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the Office of the City CIerK, (305j
466-8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. Please be advised that one or more members of the Ave ntura Ci[y
Commission may attend [his meeting.
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%,.~;^\, COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
~~' ~ September 11, 2008 - 2 p.m.
~` ~ Government Center
~,`fE~eaa"` Executive Conference Room
Aventura, Florida 33180
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gary Pyott at 2:15
p.m.
Members present: Jonathan Evans
Julie Israel
Gary Pyott
Melvin Tak:;
Members absent: Amit Bloom
Ruthe Cohen
Michael Yawner
II. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the April 17, 2008
meeting was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Mr. Evans and unanimously passed.
III. Chairperson's Report: None.
III. Staff Reports: Review of Boardl Role: Mr. Soroka distributed recommended
changes to the ordinance creating this Advisory Board to more accurately reflect the
current role of the Board, which would include stimulating public awareness and
participation in beautification and go green initiatives by establishing recognition
programs, reviewing and providing input on special events, recreation activities,
senior/youth programs, go green initiatives and shuttle bus services and serving as the
city's Tree Board for Tree City USA. A motion to approve and recommend to the City
Commission was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Mr. Evans and unanimously
approved. A motion to recommend that the City Commission change the meeting
schedule to provide for meetings at least four times annually and special meetings to be
called, if necessary, was offered k-y Ms. Israel, seconded by Mr. Evans and
unanimously approved. The Board then discussed absences by Board members and
the lack of quorum at past meetings ar~d requested that Mr. Soroka discuss this matter
with the Commission and encourage them to appoint residents who are willing and able
to serve. Founders Dav: Mr. Sherman distributed and discussed the tentative
program. A motion to approve was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Mr. Evans and
unanimously passed.
Mr. Sherman provided an update on summer camp and current activities and
distributed the fall/winter activities brocFiure.
V. Old Business: None.
VI. New Business: None.
The next meeting is scheduled for NovE~mber 19, 2008 at 3 p.m.
VII. Adjournment: There being no Further business to come before the Board, after
motion made, seconded and unanimously passed, the meeting was adjourned at 2:37
p.m.
Teresa M. Soroka, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on
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