02-28-2019 CSAB Meeting Agenda Community Services Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 3:00 PM
Fifth Floor Executive Conference Room
19200 W. Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
III. Approval of Minutes — December 4, 2018
IV. Staff Reports
a. Go Green Applications
b. Event Reports and Upcoming Dates
c. Dreaming Tree
V. Adjournment
This meeting is open to the public. 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. One or more members of the City of Aventura Commission and/or Advisory Boards may
be in attendance and may participate in this meeting. Agenda items may be viewed at the Office of the
Community Services Director, City of Aventura Government Center, 19200 W. Country Club Drive,
Aventura, Florida, 33180. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of an agenda item should contact the
Community Services Director at (305) 466-8900 or merchantk@cityofaventura.com.
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I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Mr. Evans. The
following members were present:
Jonathan Evans
Sandra Kaplan
Bonnie Lotterman
Daniel Naim
David Pulver
Michael Stern
Sherry Superfine
Others present: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Kimberly Merchant, Community Services Director
II. Public Comment: No comments were provided.
III. Approval of Minutes — October 16, 2018: A motion to approve the minutes of
the October 16, 2018 meeting was offered by Mr. Naim, seconded by Ms. Kaplan, and
unanimously passed.
IV. Staff Reports:
a. Special Events Recap: Mrs. Merchant reported on the following events:
Halloween movie and activities (October 27th), Veterans Day Ceremony (November
11th), and Founders Day (November 11th). The Board discussed ways to improve the
booth for the Community Services Advisory Board at the Founders Day event next year
and to increase the number of emails received from those attending.
b. City Parks and Community Recreation Center Updates: Mrs. Merchant
reviewed the additions to the SplashPad at Founders Park, scheduled closings for
maintenance at Waterways Dog Park, and the new playground and additional 16 trees
for a shaded walking path at Veterans Park.
c. Follow Up Discussion of Possible Sponsorships for Taste of Excellence
Event: Mr. Stern reported on the inability for Aventura Hospital or Total Wine to provide
a sponsorship for the event.
Following Board discussion on additional sponsorship ideas and a possible survey to
determine interest if a fee was charged, it was the consensus of the Board that the
event not be done at this time, based on the time frame.
City of Aventura-Community Services Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 12/04/2018
Mr. Wasson provided positive feedback on the events he had attended thus far.
The next meeting was scheduled for February 28, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.
V. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, a
motion to adjourn was offered by Dr. Pulver, seconded by Mr. Naim, and unanimously
passed; thereby adjourning the meeting at 3:31 p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on February 28, 2019.
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