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CITY OF AVENTURA
BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 20, 1998 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 Bob Diamond at
9:00 a.m. City Clerk Teresa M. Smith called the roll.
Members present:
Bob Diamond
Fanny Fraynd Singer
Janice Albin
Dr. Henry Diamond
Patty Robinson
Stuart Schulman
Members absent: Ruby Steiner
Others present:
City Clerk Teresa M. Smith
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman
Councilmember Harry Holzberg
Coun¢ilmember Arthur Berger
Councilmember Ken Cohen
A motion to excuse Mr. SteineYs absence at today's meeting was offered by Mr.
Schulman, seconded by Ms. Albin and unanimously passed.
Approval of Minutes. A motion for approval of the minutes of the November 18,
1997 meeting was offered by Ms. Albin, seconded by Mr. Diamond and
unanimously passed.
A motion to excuse Dr. Diamond's absence from the November 18, 1997
meeting was offered by Mr. Schulman, seconded by Ms. Albin and unanimously
passed.
Chairman's Report. Mr. Diamond advised the Board that Mayor Snyder
requested that the Board discuss two welcome signs over Biscayne Boulevard at
the north and south entrances to the City. It was the consensus of the Board to
discuss the matter further when a recommendation is prepared by City
Landscape Architect Bill O'Leary. In the interim, the Board discussed inviting
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world-class artists to attend a future meeting to discuss the possible commission
of a signature piece for Aventura.
Chairman Diamond then recognized Jan Brooks, who discussed the Thunder
Boat Alley area. A motion was made by Ms. Robinson, seconded by Ms. Singer
and unanimously passed that the City Council be advised that the Beautification
Board looks with favor upon the use of the eastern portion of the Thunder Boat
Alley area as a City Park and that Council research the feasibility thereof.
Staff Report.
A=
Beautification Reco.qnition Subcommittee Update. Subcommittee
meeting set for January 6, 1998 rescheduled for February 2, 1998 at 10
a.m.
B=
Park Desi,qn Update. Mr. Sherman advised that bids for the construction
design of the park would be opened on February 9, 1998. He announced
that groundbreaking would be combined with an Arbor Day celebration
the last Friday in April.
Aventura Boulevard Beautification Update-. Mr. Sherman provided an
update as to this project, noting that approximately 113 trees have been
relocated around Country Club Drive. Installation of trash receptacles
and benches almost complete.
Mr. Sherman then presented the Board with newly-created banner designs. The
Board suggested that more designs be prepared to incorporate yachts,
waterways, etc.
Other Business. Ms. Robinson provided an itinerary of a proposed New Wave
Waterfront Festival tentatively scheduled for February 13 and 14, 1998 and
encouraged the City's participation therein.
Adjournment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on February 17, 1998.
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