May 11, 2023 Aventura Community Services Advisory Board Meeting Minutes r
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
MAY 11, 2023
2:30 P.M.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 2:36 p.m. by Mr. Naim. The
following members were present:
Bruce Davidson
Sandra Kaplan
Donna Mairs
Daniel Naim
Jesse Potack'
Marjorie Rosenblatt
Sherry Superfine
Others present: Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Bryan Pegues, Assistant City Manager
Kimberly Merchant, Community Services Director
Arleen Llanes, Executive Asst. to City Clerk
Jay R. Smith, Admin. Asst. Community Services Dept.
II. Public Comment: None.
III. Approval of Minutes — March 30, 2023: A motion to approve the minutes of the
March 30, 2023 meeting was offered by Ms. Rosenblatt, seconded by Ms. Superfine, and
unanimously passed.
IV. Staff Reports:
a. Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair: Following nominations and discussions
the following motions were made:
A motion to select Daniel Naim as Board Chair was offered by Ms. Superfine, seconded
by Ms. Kaplan, and passed unanimously by voice vote.
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City of Aventura Community Services Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
May 11, 2023
A motion to select Sandra Kaplan as Board Vice-Chair was offered by Ms. Superfine,
seconded by Ms. Mairs, and passed unanimously by voice vote.
b. Pop Up Event Discussion for Seniors: Ms. Merchant distributed and
reviewed a list of items available to distribute at a pop-up event for seniors, with the
Aventura logo on them.
The Board discussed the items.
A motion to select item 10 (aqua pearls hot/cold pack) and item 53 (magnifier with light)
or 56 (slide out magnifier with light) was offered by Mr. Naim, seconded by Ms. Kaplan,
and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Ms. Merchant suggested that the pop-up event be held on August 21 , 2023, in conjunction
with National Senior Citizens Day. Ms. Mairs reported on the senior living buildings within
the City.
The Board discussed dates and locations, with members assigned to coordinate with the
buildings.
It was the consensus of the Board to provide the items at the Plaza at Park Square, the
Imperial Club, and the Sterling Aventura on August 21st and at the Vi at Aventura on
August 23ra
The following additional items were discussed:
Ms. Merchant reported on the successful Arbor Day Ceremony. The Board discussed
ways buildings can participate in the Go Green program.
Ms. Merchant reported on the upcoming Community Recreation Center Showcase on
May 24cn
The next meeting was scheduled for August 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. in the Executive
Conference Room.
V. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, a
motion to adjourn was offered by Ms. Rosenblatt, seconded by Ms. Mairs, and
unanimously passed; thereby adjourning the meeting at 3:22 p.m.
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Approved by the Board on August 17, 2023.
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