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CiTY OF AVENTURA
BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 1997 - 9 A.M.
AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE 191sT STREET SUITE 500
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
Call to Order. The meeting was celled to order by Chairman Diamond at 9:00
a.m. Community Services Director Robert Sherman celled the roll.
Members present:
Bob Diamond
Fanny Fraynd Singer
Janice Albin
Ruby Steiner
Patty Robinson
Members absent: Dr. Henry Diamond
Stuart Schulman
Others present:
City Manager Eric M. Soroka
City Clerk Teresa M. Smith
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman
Councilmember Harry Holzberg
Counciimember Arthur Berger
Councilmember Ken Cohen
Vice Mayor Jay R. Beskin
Chairman Diamond requested that Ms. Albin's absence at the October 14, 1997
meeting be excused as she was unaware of the change in date of the meeting.
A motion to excuse Mr. Schulman's absence at today's meeting due to illness
was offered by Mr. Steiner, seconded by Ms. Albin and unanimously passed.
Approval of Minutes. A motion for approval of the minutes of the October 14,
1997 meeting was offered by Mr. Steiner, seconded by Ms. Singer and
unanimously passed.
Chairman's Report. Mr. Diamond reported on his attendance at the recent
Council workshop meeting wherein he requested that a Board member attend
Council meetings to explain recommendations made by the Board to Council.
He also expressed to Council that although Council did not concur, it was the
Board's unanimous decision to recommend that the entrance signs be changed
to reflect "Aventura - City of Excellence."
IV. Staff Report.
Beautification Reco.qnition Pro,qram Update- Mr. Sherman provided a
proposed outline for a beautification recognition program. Mr. Diamond
requested that Board members Janice Albin (chair), Patty Robinson and
Fanny Fraynd Singer serve on a sub-committee to further expand on this
program.
At the suggestion of a resident in the City, discussion ensued as to a mechanism
for encouraging kindness among merchants, patrons and visitors to the City. It
was the unanimous consensus of the Board to recommend to Council that the
City pursue such a program, perhaps in cooperation with business owners, the
Aventura Chamber of Commerce and Aventura Marketing Council, and
suggested the theme "Courtesy is Contagious in Aventura." Ms. Robinson
expressed her interest in serving as a liaison between Council and the Board for
this project.
Park Design Update. Mr. Sherman presented a drawing of the proposed
entrance sign for Founders Park. A motion to recommend approval was
offered by Mr. Steiner, seconded by Ms. Singer and unanimously passed.
Aventura Boulevard Beautification Update. Mr. Soroka provided
Board members with an update as to the landscaping project for Aventura
Boulevard.
In addition, at the request of members, he discussed the schedule for the
Capital Improvements Program, including the landscaping projects
scheduled.
Other Business. After discussion as to increasing the size of the Board, it was
the consensus of Board members to recommend that the Board be expanded to
9 members. The Board did not recommend seeking resumes from potential
members.
A motion to commend Mr. Sherman for his efforts to date, including organizing
Founders Day activities, was offered by Mr. Steiner, seconded by Ms. Singer
and unanimously passed. Mr. Diamond requested that a copy of that
commendation be provided to Council.
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A motion to cancel the December meeting was offered by Ms. Robinson,
seconded by Ms. Singer and unanimously passed.
Adjoumment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on January 20, 1998.
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