03-18-1997BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
MARCH 18, 1997 - 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 9:10
a.m.
Members present:
Bob Diamond
Dr. Henry Diamond
Janice Albin
Patty Robinson
Members absent:
Richard Brooks
Fanny Fraynd-Singer
Ruby Steiner
Staff:
City Manager Eric M. Soroka
City Clerk Teresa M. Smith
Robert M. Sherman, Community Services Director
Others present:
Councilmember Harry Holzberg
Vice Mayor Arthur Berger
City Landscape Architect William O'Leary
I1. Approval of Minutes. A motion to approve the minutes of the February 18, 1997
meeting wes made by Mrs. Albin, seconded by Ms. Robinson and unanimously
passed.
III. Chairman's Report. None
IV. Staff Report. Mr. Soroka provided the Board an update on the Town Hall Meeting
held on March 17, 1997 relative to Aventura Founders Park and reviewed the
information presented by staff at the Town Meeting, including state guidelines for
open space and recreational facilities, age demographics and three conceptual plan
options for the park. Further, he discussed the proposed Sign Code Ordinance
presently being drafted. Vice Mayor Berger suggested that Chairman Diamond
participate in the process of drafting this Ordinance.
City Landscape Architect William O'Leary reviewed the conceptual plan for
landscaping the flyover at Biscayne Boulevard and 203rd Street. In addition, he
presented conceptual landscaping plans for Biscayne Boulevard at 182"~ Street and at
the entrance to Loehman's Plaza.
V. Other Business. None.
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved on April 15, 1997.
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