06-10-2004
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
June 10, 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
Ginger Grossman
Julie Israel
Billy Joel
Shirlee Levin
Marian Nesbitt
Larry Orenstein
Michael Stern
Gary Pyott
Members absent:
Alberto Milian
Manuel Grife
II. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the May 13, 2004
meeting was offered by Ms. Levin, seconded by Mr. Joel and unanimously passed.
III. Founders Day Update: After discussion regarding selection of entertainment, a
motion was offered by Mr. Joel, seconded by Ms. Nesbitt and unanimously passed to
secure Michael McDonald as the main act and, if feasible, Aaron Carter as the opening
act for a total of $50,000 and if not feasible, that local talent be secured for opening act.
IV.
Old Business: Members discussed expansion of the Rotating Arts Exhibit.
V. New Business - Mr. Soroka noted the dedication of Veterans Park scheduled
for June 18th at 10 a.m. and advised the Board of the website service CitySpeak. Mr.
Sherman's discussion included the Senior Prom, summer camp, Marlins game trip, 4th
of July activities, and proposed Trips and Tours. A motion to approve the Trips and
Tours September 2004 - February 2005 was offered by Ms. Levin, seconded by Mr.
Pyott and unanimously passed.
Dr. Albin submitted a proposal for formal garden and arbor in Founders Park. Members
were reminded that they may not communicate verbally or in writing outside of the
public meeting regarding any business that may be addressed by the Board.
A motion was offered by Ms. Epstein, seconded by Mr. Joel and unanimously passed to
cancel the regular meetings of the Board for the months of July and August.
VI. There being no further business to come before the Board, after motion made,
seconded and unanimously passed, the meeti was adj e t 3:35 p.m.
Approved by the Board on October 14, 2004.
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