06-09-2005
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COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
June 9, 2005 - 3 p.m.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
I.
Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chair Gary Pyott. City Clerk
Teresa M. Soroka called the roll.
Members present:
Amit Bloom
Patricia Frank
Evie Hernandez
Julie R. Israel
Gary Pyott
Ralph R. Weiser
Member absent:
Jo-An B. Evans
II. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the May 5, 2005
meeting was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Mr. Weiser and unanimously passed.
III. Chairperson's Report: Mr. Pyott discussed the need for scheduling meetings
in July and August and suggested that the revamping of the Beautification Recognition
Program and Community Center programming be deferred to the September meeting.
A motion that no meeting be scheduled in July and August and that the revamping of
the Beautification Recognition Program and Community Center programming be
deferred to the September meeting was offered by Ms, Israel, seconded by Mr. Weiser
and unanimously passed.
IV. Staff Reports: City Manager Eric Soroka advised the Board that the City
Commission approved the Capital Improvements Program which includes the addition
of parking spaces and a water splash pad at Founders Park. He also advised the
Board that the Charter School received an "A" rating. Community Services Director
Robert M. Sherman discussed the summer camp program and 4th of July activities.
V. Founders Dav Activities: Mr. Sherman distributed a tentative schedule of
activities. A motion to recommend approval of the tentative schedule, including the
music component, was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Ms. Frank and unanimously
passed,
VI.
Old Business: None.
VII. New Business: Ms. Israel suggested implementation of additional programs for
children that may assist in alleviating the instances of vandalism and other criminal
mischiefs that are presently occurring in various location around the City. Staff to
research and report back.
It was announced that the next meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2005 at 3 p.m.
There being no further business to come {¡efore the Board, ~er motion made,
seconded and unanimously passed, the meeti.ng was djOMd at ,9:30 p.m.
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