05-21-2001RECREATION AND CULTURAL ARTS
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
MAY 21, 2001 10 A.M.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Janet Laine at
10:00 a.m. Community Services Director Robert M, Sherman called the roll.
Members present:
Janet Laine
Barbara Brighton
Irving Kanowitz
Patricia Crook
Randi Rapp (arrived at 10:10 a.m.)
Members absent: Don Gustin
Lenore Toby-Simmons
Others present: Robert M. Sherman, Director of Community Services
II.
Approval of Minutes: After motion made by Mr. Kanowitz, seconded by Ms.
Brighton and unanimously passed, the minutes of the April 23, 2001 meeting
were approved.
III.
Chairman's Report: Ms. Laine advised members that the City Commission was
discussing a change in the composition of the current advisory boards, She
thanked members and staff for their support and hard work during the last 5
years. A motion to cancel meetings during the months of June, July and August
2001 was offered by Ms. Crook, seconded by Mr. Kanowitz and unanimously
passed.
IV.
Staff Report: Mr. Sherman thanked Ms. Laine and all board members (past
and present) for their invaluable input and participation since 1996 that has led to
successful programs, activities and events for the City of Aventura residents.
IV. Other Business: None.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting
adjourned at 10:20 a.m.
Teresa M. Soroka, CMO, City Clerk, CMC
Approved by the Board on
1. Call to Order: Chairman Janet Laine called The meeting to order at 10
Am. CSD Robert M. Sherman called the roll.
2. Members present: Janet Laine
Barbara Brighton
Irving Kanowitz
Patricia Crook
Randi Rapp (10:10 AM)
Members absent:
Others Present:
Lenore Toby-Simmons
Don Gustin
Robert M. Sherman, DCS
II. Approval of Minutes: Motion made by Irving Kanowitz, seconded by Barbara
Brighton approved minutes of April 23.
III. Chairman's Report:
Ms. Laine reported that all of the Advisory Board composition was under
consideration to be changed by the City Commission, combining the
Beautification Advisory Board and the Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory
Board. Ms. Laine announced that she does not intend to seek the chairmanship
of this or any other advisory board, and thanked the Board Members and staff
for their support and hard work over the past five years.
In light of these proposed changes, Patricia Crook moved that the Board not
meet during the months of June, July and August of 2001. Seconded by Irving
Kanowitz. Passed unanimously.
IV. Staff Report:
Mr. Sherman thanked Ms. Laine and all of the board members(past and present)
for all of their valuable input and ideas since 1996 that have led to successful
programs, activities, and events for the residents of Aventura.
V. Other Business: None
There being no further business to come before the obard the meeting adjourned
at 10 20 AM.