06-13-2002COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
June 13, 2002 3 P.M.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West CountP/Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
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Call to Order. The meeting Was called to order by Chairperson Robert Diamond.
City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka called the roll.
Members present:
Deborah Carr
Robert Diamond
Patricia Frank
Manuel Grife
Ginger Grossman (left at 4 pm)
Julie Israel (arrived at 3:40 pm)
Marian Nesbitt
Larry Orenstein
Michael Stern
Phil Sturtz (left at 4:35 pm)
Madeline Zern (arrived at 3:10 pm)
Members absent: Ted Cohen
Shirlee Levin
Approval of Minutes:
meeting was offered
unanimously passed.
A motion to approve the minutes of the May 9, 2002
by Ms. Grossman, seconded by Ms. Nesbitt and
Chairperson's Report: None.
Staff Report: Mr. Soroka provided an update on the Community/Recreation
Center proposed operations and proposed plans for Thunder Alley.
Mr. Sherman provided 3 options for Board consideration as the membership fee
structure for the Community/Recreation Center. After much discussion, a motion
was offered by Mr. Grife, seconded by Ms. Nesbitt and unanimously passed to
recommend Option 3, amended to provide $50 for additional family member, as
set forth on the attached exhibit. Mr. Sherman to research guest policies and
report back to the Board at a future meeting.
Mr. Sherman discussed the new software for registration to participate in
Trips/Tours and other programs offered by the City and provided a sample
printout of the information generated by the new program. The Board requested
that notification of programs be mailed to Board members at the same time they
are provided to residents so that they may be informed and able to respond to
questions when approached.
Activities for Founders Day were then discussed by the Board. It was noted that
in previous years, activities were available for children, free lunch was provided
and last year a concert was held in the eady evening. Board discussed the
possibility of canceling the lunch, inviting food vendors to participate and also
discussed selling tickets to the concert. Mr. Sherman requested Board input as
to a performer for the concert and provided a list of potential performers. After
review of the list of performers, the Board suggested that Mr. Sherman negotiate
with one of the following: Ray Chades, Pat Benatar, Bernadette Peters,
Creedence Clearwater Revival, America, Chicago, Hall and Oates, and Air
Supply.
Ms. Soroka advised the Board that Form 1 Statement of Financial Disclosure for
the year 2001 must be completed by each member, noting that the deadline to
file with the County Supervisor of Elections is July 1 at noon, and provided a
memo to that effect and Form 1.
Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 9 a.m.
Adiournment. There being no further b~siness to come before the the
meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. ~? /,~ _/~ _ //~ Board,
'~sa M. So~-CMC, j;ity Clerk
Approved by the Board on July 11, 2002.
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City of Aventura
Community/Recreation Center
Proposed Annual Membership Fee Structure
Cate~lory Description Fee Schedule
FAMILY:
Up to six people living at the same address. $200.00
Additional family member living at the same$50.00
address.
COUPLE:
Adult Two adults between the ages of 18 and 64 $160.00
living at the same address with no children.
Senior Two adults living at the same address where$80.00
one partner has attained the age of 65.
INDIVIDUAL:
Adult Individual between the ages of 18 and 64. $100.00
Student Individual between the ages of 12 and 17. $80.00
Senior Individual who has attained the age of 65. $50.00
Child Individual under the age of 12. $50.00
Six Month
Memberships: 50% of the annualized membership rate.
Membership Guidelines:
1. Membership is open to all Miami-Dade County residents.
2. There shall be no City residency requirement to purchase a
,membership.
3. The same fee shall be charged for memberships, regardless of
whether that person is a resident of the City or not.
4. The Center shall generally only be available to members.