01-24-2002COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 24, 2002 4 P.M.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Count~j Club Ddve
Aventura, Florida 33180
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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
Julie Israel
Marian Nesbitt
Larry Orenstein
Michael Stern
Philiip Sturtz
Madeline Zern
Members absent: GingerGrossman
Shirlee Levin
Others present:
City Manager Eric M. Soroka
City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka, CMC (arrived at 4:20 p.m.)
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman
Commissioner Ken Cohen
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Approval of Minutes: After motion made by Mr. Cohen, seconded by Mr. Stern
and unanimously passed, the minutes of the January 10, 2002 meeting were
approved.
Chairperson's Report: Mr. Diamond expressed his concern at the prohibitions
placed on the Board by the Sunshine Law and his personal desire to have this
legislation modified. Mr. Soroka noted that this law has been in effect for many
years and would likely not be repealed and urged all Board members to ensure
that they abide by it.
Mr. Soroka discussed a recent article on development in the City published in the
Miami Business Magazine and then provided a powerpoint presentation showing
the proposed Town Center Concept, the zoning involved, recent demographics
coming forth from the 2000 Census and addressed Board members questions.
Mr. Sherman reviewed the organizational chart of the Community Services
Department and provided a Recreation Program Overview, including
development of programs, implementation and evaluation.
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ProRramming Discussion: Each member expressed his/her interests in
projects they would like to see implemented by the Community Services Advisory
Board, including, but not limited to: competitive sports between condominiums,
aerobic classes, Hoop Shoot, increased communication with condominium
residents about City events/programs, programs for teens, senior education
support programs, computer programs for seniors, youth support buddy
programs with seniors, youth volunteer programs with local businesses, arts
courses, art appreciation, etc., music, language and condo education courses,
courses in ethnicity, boating safety, indoor swimming pool to offer water survival
courses, water exercises, water team sports to encourage parent and children
participation, museum of contemporary art, art exhibits, major work of art
displayed as a donation in Government Center, sculpture in parks, lectures
series, book clubs, dance, ballet, volunteer City orchestra, children's art
appreciation and display.
Many board members expressed concern that the Board should initially focus on
programs for the proposed Community/Recreation Center and existing City parks
and facilities. Staff to prepare agenda for discussion and prioritization at next
meeting.
The next meeting was announced as Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 9 a.m.
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Adiournment. There being no further business to come beJore the
meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m. ~ ~_~~~
Board, the
Approved by the Board on February 14, 2002.
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