HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 14, 2026 Community Services Advisory Board Meeting AgendaThursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:00
Aventura Government Center
5"' Floor Executive Conference Room
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
IL PUBLIC COMMENT
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — March 19, 2026 Meeting
IV. STAFF REPORTS
• Review of Community Recreation Center Showcase Plan
• Review and Approval of Senior "Pop -Up" Event Plan
V. NEXT MEETING DATE — Thursday, September 24, 2026
VI_ ADJOURNMENT
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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
City Manager, City of Aventura Government Center, 19200 W. Country Club Drive, Aventura, Florida,
33190_ Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of an agenda item should contact the City Manager's Office at
(305) 466-8910.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 19, 2026
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 3:01 p.m. by Mr. Davidson. The
following members were present:
Bruce Davidson
Joseph Lekach
Donna Mairs'
Daniel Naim
Marjorie Rosenblatt
Sherry Superfine
Absent: Rocio Lopez Varela
Others present: Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Cleric
Kimberly Merchant, Community Services Director
Arleen Llanes, Executive Assistant to the City Clerk
Jay R. Smith, Administrative Assistant
II. Public Comment. None
III. Approval of Minutes — January 29, 2026 Meeting: A motion to approve the
minutes of the January 29, 2026 meeting was offered by Ms. Rosenblatt, seconded by
Mr. Lekach, and unanimously passed_
IV. Staff Reports:
a. Review of Upcoming Events: Ms. Merchant provided an overview of the
following upcoming events: Volunteer Appreciation Dinner (April 14), Arbor Day
Ceremony (April 24), and Community Recreation Center Showcase (May 31).
' Ms. Mairs arrived at 3.04 p.m. during the Review of Upcoming Events.
City of Aventura Community Services Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
March 19, 2026
b. Review and Approval of "GO Green" Award Recipients: Ms. Merchant
reviewed the eight Go Green Recognition Program Applications received. The Board
discussed ways to encourage applicants in the future.
A motion to approve the eight applications received for awards was offered by Ms.
Rosenblatt, seconded by Mr_ Lekach, and unanimously passed_
c. Review and Approval of "Pop -Up" Event: Ms. Merchant suggested that the
Senior Event be repeated again, since there was still merchandise that could be
distributed, but at different locations.
The Board discussed the item including the date of August 21, 2026 to coincide with
National Senior Citizens Day and the locations in the City to hold the event. Members
were assigned to contact the locations and to report back.
A motion to approve the "pop-up" Senior Event on August 21, 2026 was offered by Ms.
Rosenblatt, seconded by Mr. Lekach, and unanimously passed.
V. Selection of Next Meeting Date: It was the consensus of the Board to schedule
the next meetings for May 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and September 24, 2026 at 3:00 p_m_
VI. _Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, a
motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Lekach, seconded by Ms. Rosenblatt, and
unanimously passed; thereby adjourning the meeting at 3:26 p.m.
Approved by the Board on May 14, 2026.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
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