02-20-2001BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 20, 2001 9 A.M.
Aventura Government Center
2999 NE 191sT Street Suite 500
Aventura, Florida 33180
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Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bob Diamond at
9:00 a.m.
Members present:
Bob Diamond
Janice AIbin
Manny Grossman
Marian Nesbitt
Stuart Schulman
Elaine Luxenberg
Members absent: Rubin Steiner (not present due to illness)
Others present:
City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka, CMC
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Approval of Minutes. A motion was offered by Ms. Nesbitt, seconded by Mr.
Schulman and unanimously passed to approve the minutes of the January 16,
2001 meeting.
Chairman's Report. Mr. Diamond reported on his appearance before the City
Commission regarding a specific sculpture for Government Center and his
further discussions with Commission regarding the possibility of
selection/placement of other art sculptures. Commission advised Mr. Diamond
that the Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Board is addressing this issue and
suggested a joint meeting of both Boards. Mr. Diamond expressed his concern
that the Recreation Board has not shown interest in such a joint meeting and
Board members suggested he meet with City Manager to determine best method
to proceed.
Beautification Awards Program: Mr. Sherman advised the Board the names
of the 16 applications submitted. Noting the Iow response, Mr. Grossman
suggested that next year properties in the City be contacted directly by Board
members to encourage participation. Bus tour to be scheduled some time in
March.
V. Staff Report: None.
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Other Business. None.
Adiournment. There being no further~usiness to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.~ ~/,/ I '~/~-_~-,~//~ ~ ~/~
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Approved by the Board on May 15, 2001.
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