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j \ COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
June 13, 2013 — 3 p.m.
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Executive Conference Room
Aventura, Florida 33180
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jonathan Evans.
City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka called the roll
Members present
Members Absent
Marjorie E. Aloni
Eric Berger
Jonathan Evans
Sandra L. Kaplan
Denise Landman
Joan Robbins
Julie Shapiro
II. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the March 13, 2013
meeting was offered by Mrs. Landman, seconded by Ms. Kaplan and
unanimously passed.
III. Community Garden Project: City Manager Eric M. Soroka explained to the
Board that at its May Workshop meeting, it was the consensus of the City
Commission to provide for a community garden at Founders Park South where
residents could plant, grow and maintain fresh vegetable gardens. He asked
that members of the Board discuss whether or not this project would be viable
and ways for the community to become involved. After discussion, it was the
consensus of the Board that this project proceed. Mr. Soroka to provide further
information and feedback at the next meeting.
Staff Updates: Community Services Department Director Robert M. Sherman
discussed the following: Movie Night, Arbor Day, Go Green Symposium, CRCC
membership, Splashpad, Shuttle Bus ridership, youth athletics, summer camp,
July 4th fireworks, Halloween Dance, Founders Day, Veterans Day, and Trips
and Tours.
IV. New Business: Mr. Soroka updated the Board on park improvements included
in the proposed CIP document update. Other items suggested for discussion as
to possible implementation were a Taste of Aventura event, Health and Fitness
event, and a Farmer's Market.
The next meeting was scheduled for August 8, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.
V. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, after
motion made, seconded and unanimously passed, the meeting was adjourned.
Approved by the Board on
Teresa M. Soroka, MMC, City Clerk
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