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COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING
November 16, 2006
Aventura Govemment Center
19200 W. Country Club Drive
Aventura. Florida 33180
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m. Present
were Commissioners Zev Auerbach, Bob Diamond, Billy Joel, Michael Stern, Luz
Urbaez Weinberg (left at 9:25 a.m.), Vice Mayor Harry Holzberg, Mayor Gottlieb, City
Manager Eric M. Soroka, City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka and City Attorney David M.
Wolpin. As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
Mr. Soroka requested the addition of two issues for discussion: Charter School teacher
salaries and an update on the Performing Arts Center/Library project.
1. ADJUSTMENT OF CHARTER SCHOOL TEACHER STARTING SALARIES: In
light of the outcome of recent negotiations with the United Teachers of Dade, the
City Manager requested Commission consensus to amend the School Budget to
amend teacher salaries at the City's Charter School to mirror the County teachers'
salaries.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to proceed.
2. SALE OF 21301 BISCAYNE BLVD. (Citv Manaqer): City Manager requested
consensus from Commission to proceed with placing this property on the market for
sale.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus that City Manager obtain updated
appraisal, if feasible, and proceed with placing property on market for sale.
3. PERFORMING ARTS/LIBRARY PROJECT: Mr. Soroka updated the Commission
on this project, noting that interviews were held this week for architects and the
Interlocal Agreement with the County is in the process of finalization.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: No action necessary.
Mr. Soroka also advised the Commission that the purchase of Waterways Park was
finalized on November 15, 2006.
Approved by the Commission on January 9, 2
4. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further busines
at this time, after motion made, seconded and
adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
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