04-28-1998II.
CITY OF AVENTURA
RECREATION AND CULTURAL ARTS
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
APRIL 28, 1998 9 A.M.
AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE t9tsT STREET SUITE 500
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
Call to Order. The meeting was celled to order by Community Services Director
Robert M. Sherman. City Clerk Teresa M. Smith called the roll.
Members present:
Mindy Bloom
Ruth Demming
Don Gustin
Janet Laine
Lenore Toby Simmons
Members absent: Elaine Baxter
Irving Kanowitz
Others present:
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman
City Clerk Teresa M. Smith
Commissioner Arthur Berger
Commissioner Ken Cohen
A motion to excuse the absences of Ms. Baxter and Mr. Kanowitz was offered by
Ms. Laine, seconded by Ms. Demming and unanimously passed.
Approval of Minutes. A motion for approval of the minutes of the December 2,
1997 meeting was offered by Ms. Laine, seconded by Ms. Demming and
unanimously passed.
III. Introduction of Boardmembers.
IV.
VI.
VII.
Staff Report.
New Boardmember Orientation. Mr. Sherman explained the duties and
responsibilities of the Board, as well as the rules of procedure of
meetings, code of ethics, financial disclosure and the Sunshine Law.
Program Update. Mr. Sherman reviewed the current Calendar of Events.
In addition, he provided members with information regarding previously
held events, attendance at those functions, registration,
advertising/notification, and discussed future events for consideration by
the Board.
Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. A motion to nominate Janet
Laine as Chairperson wes offered by Ms. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Gustin and
unanimously approved. A motion to nominate Mr. Gustin as Vice Chairperson
wes offered by Ms. Demming, seconded by Ms. Laine and unanimously
approved.
May Meetin,q Date and Time. It was the consensus of the Board to schedule
meetings on the 4th Monday at 4 p.m. Due to the Memorial Day Holiday, the May
meeting will be scheduled for May 11, 1998 at 4 p.m. Due to scheduling
conflicts for several members, the June meeting will be held on June 8, 1998 at
4p.m.
Adjoumment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on May 11, 1998.
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