05-13-2004
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COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
May 13,2004 - 3 p.m.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
I.
Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Julie Israel.
Members present:
Dr. Eric Albin
Carole Epstein
Patricia Frank
Manuel Grife
Julie Israel
Billy Joel
Shirlee Levin
Alberto Milian
Marian Nesbitt
Larry Orenstein
Michael Stern
Gary Pyott
Members absent:
Ginger Grossman due to illness
II. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the April 8, 2004
meeting was offered by Mr. Joel, seconded by Ms. Frank and unanimously passed.
III. Founders Day Update: After discussion, the Board requested that Mr.
Sherman provide an updated list of potential performers for discussion at the June
meeting.
A motion to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2004 Rotating Arts Sub-Committee
meeting was offered by Ms. Nesbitt, seconded by Ms. Epstein and unanimously
passed. After detailed discussion of the children's art exhibit program, members
suggested that in the future, staff develop a recognition program for all entrants to
promote entries. A motion was offered by Ms. Epstein, seconded by Mr. Joel and
unanimously passed to schedule a reception for this exhibition on Thursday, June 3,
2004 from 7-8 p.m.
IV.
Old Business - None.
V. New Business - Mr. Sherman's discussion included bus ridership, t-ball
program, trips and tours, summer recreation program, July 4th program, senior prom,
community center programs, other special events and activities.
Mr. Soroka noted the upcoming dedication of Veterans Park to be scheduled in the
near future.
A motion to excuse the absence of Mr. Grife from the April meeting was offered by Ms.
Nesbitt, seconded by Ms. Epstein and unanimously passed.
The next meeting was scheduled for June 10, 2004 at 3 p.m.
VI. There being no further business to COrne before the Board, after motion made,
seconded and unanimously passed, the meeting was adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
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Approved by the Board on June 10, 2004.
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