11-12-2015 Community Services
Advisory Board Meeting
November 12, 2015
* * 1 3:00P.M.
19200 W. Country Club Drive
".4 ' FLO000, Fifth Floor
*Y ofExce Executive Conference Room
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
III. Approval of Minutes — October 8, 2015
IV. Staff Reports
V. Discussion and Input on City Special Events
VI. 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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4MEETING MINUTES
" " OCTOBER 8, 2015 — 3:00 p.m.
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I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 3:04 p.m. by Mr. Stern, Acting
Chair.
Members present: Michael Stern
Marjorie Aloni
Sandra Kaplan
Bonnie Lotterman
Joan Robbins
Members absent: Jonathan Evans
Dr. Linda Marks
Others present: Eric M. Soroka, City Manager
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Robert M. Sherman, Community Services Director
II. Public Comment: None.
III. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the June 11 , 2015
meeting was offered by Ms. Aloni, seconded by Ms. Kaplan, and unanimously passed.
IV. Staff Reports: Mr. Sherman reported on the following items: Summer Camps,
Fall Special Events, Founders Day (Nov. 8), Veterans Day Ceremony (Nov. 11th), and
Fall and Winter Trips for Seniors.
Mr. Sherman discussed the 20th Anniversary Concert and reported that the group
Guess Who would be headlining the concert, since Air Supply had a scheduling conflict.
He reported that all tickets were mailed out directly to residents.
Mr. Sherman distributed and reviewed the program for Founders Day on November 8,
2015.
Mr. Soroka reported on Commission approval for a sixth bus shuttle route, for a trial
period, from October 19, 2015 through February 12, 2016.
V. Discussion and Input on City Special Events — City Commission Request:
Mr. Soroka explained the Commission's request for the Board to review and provide
suggestions regarding the movies for grownups, as well as the Fourth of July event. He
reported that he is looking into the possibility of an arts festival.
City of Aventura Community Services Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes—October 8, 2015
It was the consensus of the Board to send out an informal survey to the community
email list regarding the movie night for grownups, with questions addressing the
following: issues with location or parking and awareness of movie night, as well as to
gauge interest in an outdoor movie with food trucks, type of movie, and music, etc.
before the movie. A survey will be prepared and provided at the next Board meeting for
approval.
The Board discussed the Fourth of July and ideas for other events. Members will bring
event ideas to the next meeting or email them to Mr. Soroka.
The next meeting was scheduled for November 12, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.
VI. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, a
motion to adjourn was offered by Ms. Aloni, seconded by Ms. Lotterman, and
unanimously passed; thereby adjourning the meeting at 3:40 p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on November 12, 2015.
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"Grown Up" Movie Night Special Event Survey
Movie nights featuring animated PG movies at Founders Park have become extremely
popular for the past few years. The City is considering offering "Grown Up" Movie
Nights featuring PG-13 movies.
This brief survey is being presented to obtain Aventura residents opinion regarding
future "Grown Up" Movie Nights. Please circle your answers.
Were you aware that "Grown Up" Movie Nights had been offered in the past?
YES NO
If you were made aware of them, would you have attended?
YES NO
Would you attend PG-13 rated movies if they were offered at Founders Park?
YES NO
If you were interested in attending a "Grown Up" Movie Night, would you prefer to
have it outdoors at Founders Park or indoors at the Aventura Arts & Cultural
Center?
Outdoors @ Founders Park
Indoors @ Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
If you did attend "Grown Up" movie nights, how many people would be in your
party?
2 or less 4 or less 4 or more
What type of PG-13 movies would you attend? Circle as many as you like.
Drama Comedy Action Suspense Other_
Would you like to see other activities such as a jazz band at "Grown Up" Movie
Nights?
YES NO
Would you like to see food trucks at these events?
YES NO
Please feel free to give us any additional comments or suggestions: