11-14-2002COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
November 14, 2002 3 P.M.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Flodda 33180
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Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Robert Diamond.
City Clerk Teresa M. Somka called the roll.
Members present:
Robert Diamond
Patricia Frank
Manuel Grife
Ginger Grossman (arrived after Chairperson's Report)
Julie Israel
Shirlee Levin
Marian Nesbitt
Larry Orenstein
Michael Stern
Phil Sturtz
Members absent: Deborah Carr
Madeline Zern
After Mr. Soroka noted that he had received advance notice from Mr. Grife that
he would not be in attendance at the September and October 2002 meetings, a
motion to excuse Mr. Grife's absence during that time period was offered by Ms.
Israel, seconded by Ms. Frank and unanimously passed.
Mr. Diamond noted the recent death of member Ted Cohen and requested a
moment of silence in his memory.
Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2002
meeting was offered by Mr. Sturtz, seconded by Ms. Israel and unanimously
passed.
Chairperson's Report: Mr. Diamond noted the success of Founder's Day and
commended the administration and staff.
Staff Report: Mr. Soroka advised the Board of the Commission's direction that
the Board address the subject of participating in a Sister City program and noted
it would be addressed further at a future meeting.
Robert M. Sherman, Community Services Department Director provided a
detailed report of Founders Day and its success.
He then reminded the Board that the rotating art is presently on exhibit in
Government Center and members discussed this program and expressed their
concerns. Members suggested providing notice of the display to Condominium
Associations, on the City's website and via email. Mr. Sherman noted that a
reception would be held in eady December for the Arts Display.
Mr. Sherman discussed the upcoming Beautification Awards Recognition
Program and suggested that applications provide that the Community Service
Advisory Board reserves the right to award outstanding recognition to any
property it may deem appropriate. Members agreed.
The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, January 9, 2003 at 9 a.m.
meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
Adiournment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
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Approved by the Board on January 9, 2003.
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