08-17-2001 Commission Workshop MINUTES Aventura Government Center
COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING ~92oo w. Country Club Drive
AUGUST 17, 2001 1 PM Aventura, Florida33180
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow. Present were
Commissioners Arthur Berger, Jay R. Beskin, Manny Grossman, Harry Holzberg, Patricia
Rogers-Libert, Vice Mayor Ken Cohen, 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.
1, FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES: Mayor Perlow requested Commission input as to
legislation to be addressed at the League conference next week.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus that the Mayor exercise his prerogative in voting
at the upcoming Florida League of Cities Conference in Orlando.
2. DISCLOSURE ORDINANCES: Commission discussed proposed ordinances as amended
on first reading.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to amend as follows: provide for clarification of
business relationship timeframe (commencement and completion). Clarify definition of
business relationship that one does not exist if the Commissioner is acting on behalf of
his/her homeowner's/master association as a board member. Eliminate percentage in
l(b)(v). Provide that disclosure should also include gift disclosures required to be filed by
state and county law.
3. WINDSTORM LAWSUIT: Mr. Wolpin provided update and requested Commission direction
on participation/intervention.
CITY MANAGER'S SUMMARY: Mr. Wolpin to continue to monitor and report back to
Commission at September 4 meeting.
4, ALLIANCE AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Mayor Perlow noted request from City of
South Miami and requested Commission's consensus on whether or not to join in this effort
with other municipalities.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus not to participate.
City Manager provided a written report and verbal update as to status of Charter School
project and time schedule for process. Commission approved report as presented, with
amendment to makeup of advisory board. Commission to tour an existing Charter school.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to c~e before the/C~mi/sio~ at this
time, after motion made, seconded and unanimously pa~ed, the~eetin~l ~djou~n~,d at 4:15
Approved by the Commission on September 4, 2001. ~
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