02-14-2002COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 14, 2002 9 A.M.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Robert Diamond
and City Manager Eric M. Soroka called the roll.
Members present:
Deborah Carr
Ted Cohen
Robert Diamond
Patricia Frank
Manuel Grife
Ginger Grossman
Julie Israel
Shirlee Levin
Marian Nesbitt
Larry Orenstein
Michael Stern
Madeline Zern
Members absent: Phil Sturtz
Others present:
City Manager Eric M. Soroka
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman
A motion to excuse the absence of Phil Sturtz was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded and
unanimously passed.
A motion to excuse the absences of Ms. Grossman and Ms. Levin from the January 24,
2002 meeting was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Ms. Frank and unanimously
passed.
I1.
Approval of Minutes: Mr. Diamond requested an amendment in section 3 of
the January 24, 2002 minutes to change the word overturned to modified. A
motion to approve the amendment was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Ms.
Nesbitt and unanimously passed. After motion made by Ms. Israel, seconded
by Ms. Grossman and unanimously passed, the minutes of the January 24, 2002
meeting, as amended, were approved.
III.
Chairperson's Report: Mr. Diamond requested that all Board members be
provided a copy of the Sunshine Law at the next meeting.
IV. Staff Report: City Manager and Community Services Director recommended
priorities for discussion by Board members.
V. Priority Settin.q: Board members discussed the following suggested priorities:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Assist with the development of membership policies and fees for the
Community/Recreation Center
Assist with the development of recreation activities and programs for the
Community/Recreation Center
Assist in the development of the Rotating Art Display program for
Government Center and Community Recreation Center
Assist with the development of citywide special events, such as Founders
Day.
A motion was made by Ms. Israel, seconded by Ms. Nesbitt and unanimously passed to
focus on #2 above as the Board's first priority and that all members should submit to
the City Manager within 2 week a list of recommended program activities for the
Community/Recreation Center.
The next meeting was scheduled for Mamh 14, 2002 at 3 p.m.
VI.
Adiournment. There being no further business to come befpre the Board, the
meeting was adjourned. ~ ~
~ M. Soro(~MC, C~it~ Clerk
Approved by the Board on March 14, 2002.
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