07-21-2011 WorkshopThe City
city Commission
AiTeEf urn.
Workshop Meeting
July 21, 2011
Immediately following 9 AM Special Meeting
'Executive
19200 West Country Chub Drive Avennira_ FL
Conference Room
AGENDA
1. NALEO Conference Update ( Commissioner Weinberg)
2. City Clerk Review (Commissioner Joel)*
3. Adjournment
* Back -up Information Exists
This meeting is open to the public. 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 Clerk, 305 -466 -8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding.
CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Commissioner Billy Joel
DATE: July 15, 2011
SUBJECT: City Clerk Evaluation
On August 12, 2011, Teresa will celebrate her fifteenth year as our City Clerk. I know
that we all agree that we are fortunate to have her in that position. She has once again
performed exceptionally well this past year
Among her routine responsibilities, since her last evaluation, Teresa has conducted a
Candidate election and a mail -in ballot Charter amendment question recommended by
the Charter Review Commission. She has begun preparations for the 2012 candidate
election. In addition to her service to the City, Teresa continues her dedication to her
profession by her active participation in the local, state and international municipal clerk
organizations and is well- respected among her colleagues. This is not only evidence of
her knowledge and expertise of her duties and responsibilities, but is also a positive
reflection on our City of Excellence.
Based on the foregoing, I recommend a $10,000 net bonus be given to her (the same
as last year), COLA increase as will be given to all employees in October and no other
increase in salary or benefits.
BJ /tms
City of Aventura
Founders Weekend
November 6, 2011
Tentative Schedule of Events
"AventurWs Backyard" Family Activities
Founders Park North 12 noon — 5:00 PM
New Activities are in BOLD
✓ Interactive Video Game Stations featuring "Xbox Kinect Sports
and Dance Central"
✓ Edutainment Science Projects
• UV Ray Beading Experience
■ Using UV Ray beads to create bracelets; participants will learn
the importance of sun safety and the effects exposure to the
sun has on people as the beads turn various colors after being
exposed to the sun's rays
• Quicksand Tub
■ Using corn flour and water participants will get a hands on
demonstration on the effects of quicksand
• Magnet Stations
■ Using various magnetic objects participants will learn hands on
about magnetic principles, positive and negative poles and
charges, etc.
✓ ACES Puzzle Mural, where every puzzle piece becomes a part of
the mural.
✓ Theater and Interactive Games Tent featuring bingo, balloon twisting
✓ Bridge lessons and games, dominoes
✓ Test your putting skills at our Putt Putt Golf Course (9 holes)
✓ Makeover Madness: Features glitter, glam, braids, bows,
Mohawks and spikes with a touch of your favorite colors
✓ Rock Climbing Walls
✓ Backyard activities: Featuring a DJ, dance contests, lawn games,
punt pass and kick contests, hula hoops competitions, tug of war,
three legged races, relay races, jump rope stations, volleyball,
parachute games, soccer obstacle course, Frisbee games
✓ Toddler Town: Story telling & puppet shows, play area and interactive
activities
✓ Face painters & Airbrush Tattoo Artists
✓ Splish Splash in the Founders Park SplashPad
✓ Time out for Football Fans: Watch the Dolphins on the LCD TV's
✓ Aventura History and Highlights
• Digital slide show display of the history of Aventura
• Recognizes the Founders
• Highlights City accomplishments
✓ Inter - generational arts and crafts activities
• Build and decorate your own picture frame
• Design your own kite.
• Glitz and Glam: Create your own T -shirts
✓ Tennis demonstrations with a USTA representative on site:
o Adult Clinics
o QUICKSTART TENNIS Preview (a new UTSA format for
children 10 and under). QUICKSTART utilizes smaller
racquets, slower balls, reduced court dimensions and
modified scoring to assist children in learning and enjoy
the benefits of tennis
✓ Food Trucks: between 4 and 6 trucks featuring dessert, sno
cones, barbeque, grilled cheese, kosher and Mediterranean food,
wings, sliders, burgers, etc.
Main Stage
✓ Community Recreation Center Class Exhibitions and Demonstrations
✓ Aventura Star Finals Competition
✓ Aventura Jeopardy: What do you really know about Aventura
✓ Minute to Win It Family Participation Games
✓ Magic Show for All Ages
✓ Flash Line Dancing, you never know when you will be dancing
✓ Band to be determined