07-11-2002COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
July 11, 2002 9A.M.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Ddve
Aventura, Flodda 33180
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Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Robert Diamond.
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman called the roll.
Members present:
Deborah Carr
Ted Cohen
Robert Diamond
Patricia Frank
Manuel Grife
Ginger Grossman (left at 10 am)
Shirlee Levin
Marian Nesbitt (arrived at 9:11 am)
Michael Stern
Madeline Zern
Members absent:
Julie Israel
Larry Orenstein
Phi Sturtz
A motion to excuse the absences of Messrs Orenstein and Sturtz due to illness
was offered by Ms. Frank, seconded by Ms. Grossman and unanimously passed.
A motion to excuse Mr. Cohen's absence from the June 13th meeting for the
reason that he had provided notice to the City that he would be out of town at
that time was offered by Mr. Grife, seconded by Ms. Zern and unanimously
passed.
A motion to excuse Ms. Frank's absence from the May 9th meeting for the reason
that she was out of town and had provided prior notice was offered by Mr.
Cohen, seconded by Mr. Grife and unanimously passed.
Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2002
meeting, with the inclusion of the referenced attachment, was offered by Ms.
Frank, seconded by Ms. Grossman and unanimously passed.
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Chairperson's Report: Mr. Diamond inquired as to the feasibility of utilizing of
the Commission Chamber for cultural activities. Mr. Sherman noted that due to
parking and security concerns, the Commission has determined it would not be
feasible, but that the Community Center would be utilized for such activities.
Staff Report: Mr. Sherman introduced the City's rotating arts display consultant
and the Board discussed this project in detail from inception. After detailed
discussion a motion was offered by Ms. Frank, seconded by Ms. Nesbitt and
unanimously passed to recommend the following themes for the first two art
displays: Contemporary mixed media by Florida artists and Latin/Hispanic.
Consultant to provide Board with a selection of artists for approval to exhibit.
A motion to recommend Hall and Oats, and Fusion for the Founders Day
Concert was offered by Ms. Carr, seconded by Mr. Cohen and unanimously
passed.
Board members discussed guest policy for Community Center usage. After
motion made, seconded and unanimously passed, the following policy was
recommended:
Members may bring up to two guests per visit at the following charge:
Child $5
Senior $5
Adult $10
All members to be responsible for guests' behavior and assume responsibility for
their actions. Guests shall be required to sign waiver. Guests shall not be
allowed to register for programs generally open to members only.
It was the consensus of the Board to approve the addition of the following to the
Trips and Tours Program:
Madins Game August 28, 2002
Lord of the Dance Theater January 30, 2003
Saturday Night Fever Apd113, 2003
Mr. Sherman announced the next meeting scheduled for Thursday, September
12, 2002 at3 p.m.
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Adjournment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 11 a.m.
Approved by the Board on September 12, 2002.
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