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COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
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 3:02 p.m. by Mr. Naim'. The
following members were present:
Sandra Kaplan
Daniel Naim
Marjorie Rosenblatt
Michael Stern
Sherry Superfine
Absent: David Pulver
Jaclyn Riley
Others present: Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks2
Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Kimberly Merchant, Community Services Director
Bryan Pegues, Assistant City Manager
II. Public Comment: None.
Following the request for public comment, the Board briefly acknowledged the birthdays
of Mr. Wasson and Ms. Rosenblatt
III. Approval of Minutes —January 6, 2022: A motion to approve the minutes of the
January 6, 2022 meeting was offered by Ms. Superfine, seconded by Ms. Rosenblatt, and
unanimously passed.
IV. City Manager Reports: Mr. Wasson reported on the 18.5 million dollars in Federal
Funding under the American Rescue Plan Act the City was scheduled to receive, and
provided an overview of how these funds would be used. It was noted by Mr. Wasson
and Ms. Merchant that approximately 39% of those funds would be utilized on
improvements to park facilities.
'Mr.Naim served as Chair and Mr. Stern served as Vice Chair at this meeting.
2 Arrived at 3:06 p.m.
City of Aventura- Community Services Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
February 3, 2022
V. Staff Reports:
a. February 14 "Pop Up" Event: Ms. Merchant provided an overview of the first
"pop up" event, to distribute roses on Valentine's Day, to drivers in the drop-off lanes at
both the Don Soffer Aventura High School (DSAHS) and the Aventura City of Excellence
School (ACES). Board members were assigned to a designated school for distribution
and will be provided with staff contact information.
Ms. Merchant distributed the card to be attached to the roses and provided the Board
members with the shirts to be worn on the day of the event.
b. Go Green Application: Ms. Merchant provided an update on the status of
the Go Green applications, noting that two applications had been received to date. Board
members will contact their assigned building managers to remind them of the application
process and awards program.
c. Craft Bazaar: Ms. Merchant reported on a resident suggestion for the City
to host a craft bazaar. The Board discussed prior arts and crafts events that were well
attended, but not deemed successful for vendors to participate due to the lack of sales.
It was suggested that the idea be forwarded to ACES for consideration, since the school
hosted several similar events.
Commissioner Dr. Marks discussed the idea for an "Aventura Strong" community project
to address the human spirit, through the use of strength stones as discussed by the City
Commission, and requested Board input. The Youth Advisory Board has also been
presented with the project for input. Mr. Wasson discussed the concept of city challenge
coins with a symbol and message. This item will be placed on the next agenda for Board
members to discuss and provide suggestions/options.
The next meeting was scheduled for March 31 , 2022 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 4:14 p.m.
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Ellisa L. Horvath, M C, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on March 31 , 2022.
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