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CiTY OF AVENTURA
RECREATION AND CULTURAL ARTS
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
JULY 27, 1998 1:30 P.M.
AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE 191sT STREET SUITE 500
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Janet Laine.
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman called the roll.
Members present:
Don Gustin
Irving Kanowitz
Janet Laine
Lenore Toby Simmons
Ruth Demming (arrived at 1:45 p.m.)
Members absent:
Elaine Baxter
Mindy Bloom
Others present:
City Clerk Teresa M. Smith
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman
Recreation/Cultural Superintendent Loren Matthews
A motion to excuse the absences of Ms. Baxter and Ms. Bloom, who requested
excusal prior to the meeting, was offered by Mr. Kanowitz, seconded by Ms.
Simmons and unanimously passed.
Approval of Minutes. A motion for approval of the minutes of the May 11, 1998
meeting was offered by Mr. Gustin, seconded by Mr. Kanowitz and unanimously
passed.
Chain~an's Report. Ms. Laine reminded members that Elaine Gordon from
FlU would be present at the October meeting to address the Board. At the
request of the Chair, Mr. Kanowitz volunteered to represent the Board at the
meetings of the Social Directors/City Staff.
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Staff Report.
A. City Attome¥ BHefin,q: Deferred to September meeting.
Founders Day Pro,qram Update. Mr. Sherman reviewed the proposed
program. It was the consensus of the Board that the theme of the
children's art contest be Aventura - The Next Century. A motion to
approve the program was offered by Mr. Gustin, seconded by Ms.
Demming and unanimously passed.
Fall/Winter Proqram Update. Mr. Sherman reviewed the fall/winter
program, as proposed by Staff. A motion for approval was offered by Mr.
Kanowitz, seconded by Mr. Gustin, and unanimously passed.
The Board extended its congratulations to the City Manager and his staff
for the recent award for the City Newsletter.
Other Business: Members discussed potential classical programs to be
incorporated into future programs. Mr. Sherman announced the next meeting as
September 28, 1998 at 1:30 p.m.
.Adjoumment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m. /
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on September 28, 1998.
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