HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 19, 2026 Aventura Community Services Advisory Board Meeting MinutesCOMMUNITY 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 Clerk
Kimberly Merchant, Community Services Director
Arleen Llanes, Executive Assistant to the City Clerk
Jay R. Smith, Administrative Assistant
II. Public Comment: None
Ill. 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).
1 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.
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Approved by the Board on May 14, 2026.
Ellisa L. Horvath, M , City Clerk
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