01-21-1997BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 21, t997 - 9 A.M.
AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE 191sT STREET SUITE ,500
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
I. Call To Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bob Diamond at 9
Members present:
Bob Diamond
Richard Brooks
Dr. Henry Diamond
Fanny Fraynd-Singer
Janice Albin
Ruby Steiner
Members absent: Patty Robinson
Staff:
City Manager Eric M. Soroka
City Clerk Teresa M. Smith
Robert M. Sherman, Community Services Director
Others present:
Vice Mayor Arthur Berger
Deputy City Attorney Nina Boniske
II. Approval of Minutes. A motion to approve the minutes of the December 17, 1996
meeting was made by Mr. Steiner, seconded by Ms. Singer, and unanimously
passed. Vice Mayor Berger noted that his last name was inadvertently omitted and
requested inclusion.
III. Chairman's Report. Discussion ensued as to public education and awareness. It
was the consensus of the Board that City Staff, with Board participation, should
present an overview of the City's plan for beautification to various condominiums in
the City.
Deputy City Attorney Nina Boniske discussed the requirements for filing Form 1
Statement of Financial Interests by each of the Board members and answered their
respective questions concerning completion of the form.
IV. Staff Report. Mr. Sherman presented to the Board the conceptual masterplan for
Aventura Founders Park, which is to include ballfieids, an amphitheater, tennis
courts and landscaping. He also advised the Board that banners had been installed
throughout the City. Mr. Soroka informed the Board that Council and Staff are
preparing a 5-year Capital Improvements Program, in which beautification would be
included and the Board's recommendations would be considered in completing the
plan.
V. Other Business. None
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
T~resa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved on February 18, 1997.
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