09-11-2008COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
i September 11, 2008 - 2 p_m_
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1_ 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 Talcs
Members absent: Amit Bloom
Ruthe Cohen
Michael Yawner
11_ 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.
111_ Chairperson's Report= None.
111_ Staff Reports= Review of Board 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 by Ms. Israel, seconded by Mr. Evans and
unanimously approved. The Board then discussed absences by Board members and
the IacK of quorum at past meetings and requested that Mr. SoroKa discuss this matter
with the Commission and encourage them to appoint residents who are willing and able
to serve. Founders Cav_ 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 brochure.
V. Old Business: None.
VI. New Business: None.
The next meeting is scheduled for November 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-yvas ~ journed at 2:37
p.m. ~ 1
erelsa M. Sorok~MN`C, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on November 19, 2008.
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