January 21, 2015 CSAB Minutes •' ".i 1, COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
_ cui January 21, 2015 — 3:30 p.m.
Aventura Government Center
'c ttA Jt Executive Conference Room
icy oa 55%6' Aventura, Florida 33180
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 Stern'
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.
III. 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.
1 Mr. Stern arrived during review of the Board's duties, etc.
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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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Approved by the Board on March 5, 2015.