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CiTY OF AVENTURA
RECREATION AND CULTURAL ARTS
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 23, 1998 10:00 A.M.
AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE 191s'r STREET SUITE 500
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Janet Laine.
City Clerk Teresa M. Smith called the roll.
Members present:
Elaine Baxter
Don Gustin
Irving Kanowitz
Janet Laine
Lenore Toby Simmons
Members absent:
Mindy Bioom
Ruth Demming
Others present:
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman
City Clerk Teresa M. Smith, CMC
Commissioner Arthur Berger
Commissioner Ken Cohen
Commissioner Patricia Rogers-Libert
A motion to excuse the absence of Ms. Bloom, who requested excusal prior to
the meeting due to lack of child care, and of Ms. Demming, was offered by Mr.
Kanowitz, seconded by Ms. Baxter and unanimously passed.
Approval of Minutes. A motion for approval of the minutes of the October 26,
1998 meeting was offered by Ms. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Kanowitz, and
unanimously passed.
Chain~an's Report. Ms. Laine recognzied Commissioner Berger who reported
on a meeting he and Ms. Laine had with Philip Sturtz, of the Aventura Joint
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Council, regarding the City's sponsorship of discussion groups and newsletters
concerning local, national and international issues. It was noted by Mr. Sherman
that this would not be within the purview of this Board.
Staff Report. Mr. Sherman discussed the recent events held in the City, i.e.
Founders Park Dedication, Dinner and Veterans Day Celebration. Suggestions
for next year's Founders Day included street mimes, illusionist, tennis
tournament, 5K run. In addition, Mr. Sherman reported on the recent performing
arts series of events.
Meetinq Dates: It was the consensus of the Board to schedule the next meeting
for January 25, 1999 at 10 a.m.
Other Business: Commissioner Rogers-Libert suggested that the Board
discuss a concert in the park series for Founders Park. Ms. Simmons reported
on a recant conversation she had with the Music Director of FlU. After
discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to begin such an event on a small
scale and that Mr. Sherman and Ms. Simmons would research further and report
back at a future meeting.
Commissioner Rogers-Libert also suggested an Arts Film Series similar to the
Miami Film Festival, Foreign Film Festival and Israeli Film Festival. Mr.
Sherman to discuss the feasibility of such events with representatives of the
AMC Theater at Loehmann's Plaza.
Adiournment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on January 25, 1999.
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