03-27-2001 Commission Workshop COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING 2999NE 191'tStreet #500
MARCH 27, 2001 9 AM Aventura, Florida 33180
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow. Present were
Commissioners Arthur Berger, Ken Cohen, Manny Grossman, Harry Holzberg, Patricia
Rogers-Libert, Vice Mayor Jay R. Beskin, Mayor Perlow, 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.
(Items taken out of order)
2. COMMUNITY/RECREATION CENTER UPDATE: Eddie Llamas, Bermello &
Ajamil, made a presentation to the Commission regarding proposed architectural
design of this project. Commission expressed concerns as to the limited size of the
proposed design.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Commission to discuss further at April 2, 2001
Planning Session.
3. CHARTER SCHOOL UPDATE: Representatives of Charter Schools USA and
Charter Schoolhouse Developers addressed the Commission and made
recommendations regarding this project. Concerned residents expressed their
views. Consensus of Commission to immediately move forward with Charter
elementary school action plan as presented by the City Manager utilizing the
Tempest site adjacent to Community/Recreation Center, with the inclusion of a PLC
optional.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Charter School Action Plan to be formally addressed
at April 3, 2001 Commission meeting.
1. BOARD REPORTS: Janet Laine, Chair of Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory
Board, and Marian Nesbitt, Vice Chair of the Beautification Advisory Board, updated
the Commission on the Boards' recent meetings.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: No action necessary.
4. 199th STREET RR CROSSING UPDATE: George Berlin and consultants,
representing Turnberry & Associates, again requested Commission's approval for
the permanent opening of this crossing.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: This matter to be placed on agenda for April 2®
Planning Session.
5. QUASI-JUDICIAL ORDINANCE: Not addressed due to time constraints.
6. CULTURAL CENTER UPDATE: Not addressed due to time constraints.
ADJOURNMENT.' There being no further business to come before the Commission at
is time, efter motion mede, seconded end unenimousl¥ pessed, the m/eeting edjourned
et 1:15 p~m. ,d, ~ f~ /
'[e~6~a M. Soro~MC, ~ty Clerk
Approved by the Commission on April 3, 2001.
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