03-05-2015 Community Services
Advisory Board Meetin
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Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
III. Approval of Minutes - January 21, 2015
IV. Staff Reports
a. Go Green Program
b. Founders Day
V. Adjournment
This meeting is open to the public. Notice pursuant to Section 286.0105,Florida Statutes,if
applicable,is hereby incorporated by reference.
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. Please be advised that one or more members of the Aventura City
Commission may attend this meeting.
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MEETING MINUTES
'. January 21, 2015 — 3:30 p.m.
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I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 3:32 p.m. by Mr. Soroka.
Members present: Jonathan Evans
Sandra Kaplan
Bonnie Lotterman
Dr. Linda Marks
Joan Robbins
Michael Sterns
Members Absent: Marjorie Aloni
Others present: Eric M. Soroka, City Manager
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Robert M. Sherman, Community Services Director
Mr. Soroka provided information and reviewed the Board's duties, as outlined in the
Ordinance, the Sunshine law, and public notice of the meetings. Mrs. Horvath provided
and reviewed the financial disclosure requirements. The members were invited to
attend the February 3, 2015 Commission meeting, for recognition of their appointment.
Selection of Chairman: A motion to select Mr. Evans to serve as the Board's
Chairman was offered by Ms. Kaplan, seconded by Ms. Robbins, and unanimously
passed.
Selection of Vice Chairman: A motion to select Mr. Stern to serve as the
Board's Vice Chairman was offered by Ms. Lotterman, seconded by Ms. Kaplan, and
unanimously passed.
Mr. Evans presided over the meeting. The roll was called, with Mr. Evans, Ms. Kaplan,
Ms. Lotterman, Dr. Marks, Ms. Robbins, and Mr. Stern present. Ms. Aloni was absent.
II. Public Comment: None.
Ill. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the September 11,
2014 meeting was offered by Ms. Kaplan, seconded by Ms. Robbins and unanimously
passed.
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IV. A. 2015 Go Green Program: Mr. Sherman explained the program and
reviewed the Go Green Recognition Program Application and provided a list of those it
was sent to, with an application deadline of February 27, 2015. The Board will review
the submitted applications at the March meeting, with the winners to be recognized at
the City's Arbor Day Event, on April 24, 2015. It was the consensus of the Board to
send an email blast to the buildings, to increase awareness/involvement.
B. Community Garden Update: Mr. Sherman reported on the 23 rented
planters, 11 planters to be built, and 41 Garden Club memberships.
C. Founders Day: Mr. Sherman reported on the success of the 2014
Founders Day, which was combined with a movie night.
Mr. Soroka encouraged the Board to provide ideas for the City's 20th Anniversary
celebration. He discussed the possibility of a concert at the park, which would involve
the Board's input for the selection of an entertainer. He also discussed the Arts &
Cultural Center's upcoming 5th Anniversary.
D. Movie Night Dates: Mr. Sherman reviewed the schedule of movies. Mr.
Soroka discussed the possibility of adding another movie, specifically for adults. It was
the consensus of the Board for Mr. Soroka to speak to the Arts & Cultural Center
General Manager, regarding a film for adults at the theatre, in lieu of outside at the
park.
Mr. Sherman reviewed his report on other programs provided, including Special Events,
Arbor Day, Senior Prom, Senior Trips N Tours Summary, Youth Athletics Update,
Teacher Planning Days, New Recreation Programs for Adults and Children, and Shuttle
Buses.
V. New Business: Mr. Soroka reported that the Green Market would now be held
on Saturdays, to encourage increased participation.
The next meeting was scheduled for March 5, 2015 at 3:30 p.m.
VI. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, a
motion to adjourn was offered by Ms. Robbins, seconded by Ms. Lotterman and
unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 3:59 p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on March 5, 2015.
2015 GO GREEN APPLICANT SUMMARIES
14 Applications including 5 First Time Applicants
2600 Island Boulevard
Retrofitting exit lighting with LED fixtures.
Installing water conserving shower heads toilets and faucets.
Meets with residents to encourage installing energy efficient appliances.
Changing fill and toilet flush valves in all public areas.
Using electronic mail to save on paper
Installed rain gauge to conserve water for irrigation.
Offering residents free labor to modernize toilets.
Recycling.
2800 Island Boulevard
Replacing all existing fluorescent and incandescent bulbs to LED lighting.
ROI is 1.21 years with estimated savings of over $49,000 per year.
3000 Island Boulevard
Installed new domestic water pump with energy saving variable frequency drives.
Lower lobby hallways and rooms painted with low VOC paint.
Installed LED lighting in various locations around the building.
Bella Mare Condominium Association (6000 Island Boulevard)
Replaced elevators, fountains, pool and common area lights with LED fixtures.
Recycling containers
Using cloth towels instead of paper.
Using electronic signage in common areas
Using hand dryers instead of paper towels.
Installed EV charging station.
7000 Island Boulevard
Installed energy management system for HVAC
Replaced light bulbs with CFL in garage and landscaping
Installed light sensors in trash room and self flushing toilets in common areas
Used environmentally friendly products for cleaning
Installed recycling bins in trash rooms
Installed LED holiday lighting.
Auto flush toilets in common areas.
Installed Silver Bullet system for cooling tower.
Aventura Marina Two Condominium Association
Recycling
Installing LED lighting in parking garage
Stairwell lighting converted to motion sensors
Using soil moisture sensors for irrigation
Installed VFD for HVAC pumps and fans
Aventura Optima Plaza
Second office building in FL to be Platinum LEED certified
Use of impact resistant double glazed tinted glass
lighting occupancy sensors
EMS controlled high efficiency HVAC
low flow plumbing fixtures
80 gallon solar water heater
Uses certified green cleaning products
Rooftop garden with drought resistant plants
Solar panels generating 43,000 KWh annually.
Collecting rain water for irrigation and other secondary uses.
Biscava Ill
Automatic sensors for irrigation
Upgraded common area toilets
Installed light sensors in trash rooms and library.
Installed new sinks for laundry areas.
Installed security cameras.
Harbour Centre
Converted to single stream recycling
Installed window treatments
Installed rain sensors and timers for irrigation systems.
Presents monthly "green" education seminars to tenants.
Installed EMS system for HVAC and lighting systems.
Installed VFD for HVAC air handler units.
Upgrading lighting to LED
Auto flush toilets installed
Energy Star tracking
Point East Council
Installed LED lighting for landscaping, stairways, and common areas.
Upgraded lighting by installing LED lights.
Added landscaping to two new bocce courts.
Installed new shades in auditorium.
Installed motion light sensors in clubhouse.
Point East Four Corporation,
Installed motion sensors in trash rooms.
Installed fluorescent street signs
Updating irrigation system.
Educational efforts to inform residents about recycling.
Installed new hydraulic elevator pumps.
Supplied resident with dye testing tablets for toilet tanks, which indicate leaks
Turnberry on the Green
Recycling program initiative
HVAC upgrades.
Installed roof/window treatments.
Collects and recycles condensation water from HVAC units
Wells Fargo Bank
Energy efficient lighting
Timed water conservation strategies.
Installed three recycling containers
Encourages customers to use online and automated services,
reducing paper statements.
Williams Island Club Property Owners Association
Installed motion sensors and installed CFL wherever possible on property.
Electronic payroll reducing paper usage.
Using native plants and installed rain sensors for irrigation.
Recycling computers, printers, and telephones.
Taking precautionary measures to preserve wildlife
Green practices training for all employees
Recycles ink cartridges, toners, ballasts, batteries and light bulbs.
GO GREEN Update:
Community Garden Update:
11 New planters have been installed for total of 34
26 are rented
MOVIE NIGHT DATES
March 7: Founders Park Big Hero 6
April 18: Founders Park Penguins of Madagascar
May 9: Founders Park Book of Life
July 11: AACC Grown up Movie Night
Other Upcoming Special Events
April 24 Arbor Day
May 16 Your Not So Senior Prom
June 8 Summer Camp starts
Trips and Tours Upcoming Schedule
March 24 Chihuly Exhibit @ Fairchild
April 29 Helena Rubenstein exhibit Boca Museum
May 20 ICW Cruise Delray Beach
June 7 Casa Valentina @ Gables Stage
June 24 Sawgrass Mills Shopping Spree
Youth Athletics Update
Resident request for Girls Spring Soccer Season starts April
Boys and Girls Soccer had over 317 registered.
Shuttle Bus ridership Update
112,400 passengers since Oct 1
22,500 average passengers per month
New buses arriving this month.
FOUNDERS DAY 20TH ANNIVERSARY
PARK PERFORMANCE POSSIBLILITIES
Smash Mouth http://www.smashmouth.com/
Big Bad Voo Doo Daddy http://www.bbvd.com/theatre home.html
Rick Springfield http://rickspringfield.com/#
Kansas http://kansasband.com/
Bruce Hornsby http://www.brucehornsby.com/
Christopher Cross http://www.christophercross.com/
38 Special http://38special.com/
3rd Eye Blind http://thirdeyeblind.com/
Spin Doctors http://www.spindoctors.com/
Gin Blossoms http://ginblossoms.net/
Gin Blossoms,The Rembrandts and Fastball 90s package
Blues Traveler http://www.bluestraveler.com/
Jay and the Americans www.tciartists.com
Mark Farner www.tciartists.com
Iron Butterfly www.tciartists.com
Mark Farner& Iron Butterfly www.tciartists.com
Big Shot (Billy Joel's band with his back-up singer) http://www.bigshottributeband.com/
America http://venturahighway.com/
Better than Ezra http://www.betterthanezra.com/news/
CCR http://www.creedence-online.net/
Kenny Wayne Shepherd http://www.kennywayneshepherd.net/
Sister Hazel http://sisterhazel.com/
Sugar Ray http://www.sugarray.com/
Village People http://officialvillagepeople.com/
Darlene Love http://www.Rurtmanandmurtha.com/darlenelove/darlenelove.htm
The Hitmen http://bicoastalproductions.com/NewActsMAHitMen.html