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CITY OF AVENTURA
BEAUTUFICATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16, 1997 - 9 A.M.
AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE 191sT STREET SUITE 500
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Diamond at 9:00
a.m. The City Clerk called the roll.
Members present:
Bob Diamond
Dr. Henry Diamond
Janice Albin
Patty Robinson
Stuart Schulman
Ruby Steiner (arrived at 9:35 a.m.)
Members absent: Fanny Fraynd Singer
Others present:
City Manager Eric M. Soroka
City Clerk Teresa M. Smith
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman
Councilmember Arthur Berger
Ms. Singer submitted a request for excusal to Chairman Diamond. A motion to
excuse Ms. Singer's absence was offered by Dr. Diamond, seconded by Ms.
Robinson and unanimously passed.
Approval of Minutes.
meeting was offered
unanimously passed.
A motion to approve the minutes of the June 17, 1997
by Dr. Diamond, seconded by Ms. Robinson and
Chairman's Report. None.
Staff Report.
A. Banner Conceptual Presentation: City Landscape Architect William
O'Leary presented examples of banners and entrance signs. A motion to
approve the entrance signs, with a change to the horizontal sign to provide for
removal of the words "City of=' on the first line was offered by Ms. Robinson,
seconded by Ms. Albin and unanimously passed.
It was the consensus of the Board that Mr. O'Leary prepare further examples of
banners utilizing the suggestions of the Board including: curved lettering
"Welcome to Aventura"; more detailed curved palm; color variation utilizing blue
and yellow/gold; another example showing straight palm with "Welcome" at top
of banner and "Aventura" at bottom; more distinct colors.
A motion to approve the holiday banner design - blue banner with white lettering
"Season's Greetings" at top and bottom was offered by Mr. Schulman, seconded
by Mr. Steiner and unanimously passed.
FEC Landscapin,q. Mr. O'Leary presented a proposed plan for
beautification in the areas east of the railroad tracks on Biscayne Boulevard
which would be subject to FDOT approval. Mr. Schulman suggested City
administration review the matter of extending the area of beautification
around the railroad tracks to include the northwest portion of the City. Mr.
Soroka advised this would be reviewed as a part of the Comprehensive
Master Plan.
Beautification Reco,qnition Pro,qram Update. (Taken out of order) Mr.
Sherman advised the Board that he and Mr. O'Leary are developing criteria
for this program and would report back to the Board.
C. Plavc~round Desi.qn. Barry Locke, representative of GameTime, made a
presentation to the Board regarding playground equipment.
D. Park Desi,qn Update. Mr. Sherman presented a project development
schedule for Founders Park.
Councilmember Berger updated the Board on the issue of billboards in the City
and the process for removal thereof. He provided the Board with a list of the
locations of the existing billboards and a copy of a proposed resolution to be
addressed by Council to change the law regarding removal of billboards.
V. Other Business. None.
VI.
Adjournment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m. ~.~~
Teresa M. Smith,~'CMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on October 14, 1997.
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