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COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
September 8, 2005 - 3 p.m.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chair Gary Pyott City Clerk
Teresa M. Soroka called the roll.
Members present: Jo-An B. Evans
Patricia Frank
Evie Hernandez
Julie R. Israel
Gary Pyott
Ralph R. Weiser
Member absent: Amit Bloom
II. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2005
meeting was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Ms. Frank and unanimously passed.
A motion to excuse the absence of Ms. Evans at the June 9, 2005 meeting was offered
by Ms. Israel, seconded by Ms. Frank and unanimously passed.
III. Chairperson's Report: Mr. Pyott reviewed the items that would be discussed
by staff at today's meeting. Ms. Frank read her letter of resignation effective
immediately, noting that she has secured out of state employment Mr. Pyott expressed
appreciation to her for her years of service to the City. The next meeting was
scheduled for October 27,2005 at 3 p.m.
IV. Staff Reports: Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman displayed the
Founders' Day VIP lapel pin and brochure. A motion to approve the brochure was
offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Ms. Frank and unanimously passed.
Mr. Sherman then distributed and reviewed the Cultural Arts, Theater and Leisure
Program which was positively received by members.
Ms. Israel requested that the Rotating Art Exhibit Program be placed on the agenda for
discussion at the October meeting.
Mr. Sherman distributed the Beautification Awards Program application to be discussed
at the October meeting.
Mr. Soroka provided an update on Hurricane Katrina damage/cleanup.
V. Founders Dav Activities: Discussed under Staff Reports.
VI. Old Business: None.
VII. New Business: Ms. Israel requested input from the Commission as to future
projects for this Board.
There being no further business to come before the Board, after motion made,
seconded and unanimously passed, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Approved by the Board on November 10, 2005.
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