08-08-2002ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 8, 2002 3:30 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 Chairman Ray Leightman.
City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka called the roll.
Members present:
Elaine Adler
Arthur Barr
Paula Berliner
Sam Blasi
Gary Cohen
William Koppel
Ray Leightman
Russell Rice
Dr. Barry $ilverman
Stuart Werner
Members absent:
Joni Braunstein
Davide Carbone
Harry Gampel
Others present:
City Manager Eric M. Soroka
City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka
Mr. Leightman welcomed new member Stuart Werner and Mr. Werner provided
a verbal business/professional bio to the Board.
Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the June 6, 2002
meeting was offered by Ms. Adler, seconded by Mr. Koppel and unanimously
passed.
Chairperson's Report. None.
Mr. Soroka distributed City pins to all Board members. He advised members
that the City Commission did not vote in favor of amending the number of
Economic Advisory Board members constituting a quorum, as recommended by
the Board.
IV.
Board Priorities: Board members considered proposed list of priorities and
discussed in detail preparation of a Mission Statement. The following items were
suggested to be included in the Mission Statement:
· Provide guidance to attract/retain business
· Identify areas in need of increased/improved services
· Provide guidance on preferred targets for additional services
· Review economic conditions
· Recommend/assist in development of specific tools to implement goals
· Request citizen/business input
It was the consensus of the Board to invite Beacon Council Chairman Frank
Nero to address the next meeting of the Board. City Manager to provide
members with list of City occupational licenses issued, zoning map and
suggested draft of survey for citizen/business input.
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Other Business - Next Meetin~l Date: The next meeting was scheduled for
October 24, 2002 at 3:30 p.m.
VI.
Adiournment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
T~? M. Soro~
Approved by the Board on October 24, 2002.
C ty Clerk
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