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COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 14, 2021
3:00 P.M.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 3:05 p.m. by Mr. Naim'. The
following members were present:
Sandra Kaplan
Daniel Naim
Jaclyn Riley
Marjorie Rosenblatt
Michael Stern
Sherry Superfine
Absent: David Pulver
Others present: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Kimberly Merchant, Community Services Director
Bryan Pegues, Police Chief
II. Public Comment: None.
III. Approval of Minutes — September 9, 2021: A motion to approve the minutes of
the September 9, 2021 meeting was offered by Ms. Kaplan, seconded by Ms. Rosenblatt,
and unanimously passed.
IV. City Manager Reports: This item was moved to the end of the meeting, per Mr.
Wasson's request and consensus of the Board.
V. Staff Reports:
a. Property Managers Communication List: Mrs. Merchant reported on the
updated communication list for building property managers and the idea to provide each
member with several buildings to follow up on communications regarding City events, etc.
Mr. Wasson discussed the City's contact with the property managers and the need for the
Board's assistance in ensuring that information is being distributed.
Mr.Naim served as Chair and Mr. Stern served as Vice Chair at this meeting.
Participated via virtual communications media technology.
City of Aventura- Community Services Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
October 14, 2021
Positive comments were provided by the Board on the most recent City newsletter.
b. Program and Events Report: Mrs. Merchant reported on the parks and
recreation programs.
Mrs. Merchant discussed the success of the Share the Road Bike Event (September 12th)
Mrs. Merchant reviewed the upcoming events including the sold out pods for
Halloween/Movie Night (October 30th) 26th annual Founders Day (November 7th), and
Veterans Day (November 11th), which was followed by discussion and input by the Board
members.
Sponsorship package information, the news release, and the flyer for Founders Day were
distributed and reviewed with the Board.
Mrs. Merchant reviewed specific plans for Founders Day including activities & attractions,
community stage, map, marketing plan, and transportation & parking plan.
A motion to approve the plans for Founders Day as presented was offered by Ms. Kaplan,
seconded by Ms. Rosenblatt, and unanimously passed.
c. "Pop Up" Event Ideas Discussion: Mrs. Merchant discussed the opportunity
for the Board to provide ideas for three "pop-up" community events.
The Board discussed different ideas, with the consensus on providing roses/flowers on a
selected date, or a 5K run, as a first event.
Police Chief Bryan Pegues provided comments on the suggestions and offered the police
department's support.
Information was provided on the Aventura Police Foundation, should an event be planned
with proceeds to be provided to a non-profit.
City Manager Reports: No new items were reported on by Mr. Wasson.
The next meeting was scheduled for December 2, 2021 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. Rosenblatt, seconded by Ms. Kaplan, and
unanimously passed; thereby adjourning the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, M , City Clerk
Approved by the Board on January 6, 2022.
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