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CITY OF AVENTURA
BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 17, 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:
Members absent:
Others present:
Bob Diamond
Fanny Fraynd Singer (arrived at 9:25 a.m.)
Janice Albin
Dr. Henry Diamond
Patty Robinson
Ruby Steiner
Stuart Schulman
City Manager Eric M. Soroka
City Clerk Teresa M. Smith
Community Services Director Robed M Sherman
Approval of Minutes. A motion for approval of the minutes of the January 20,
1998 Board meeting and February 2, 1998 Subcommittee meeting was offered
by Mr. Steiner, seconded by Dr. Diamond and unanimously passed.
Chairman's Report. Deferred to later in the meeting.
Staff Report.
Beautification Recoqnition Subcommittee Update. Mr. Sherman
provided an update on the subcommittee meeting of February 2"d. Board
members agreed with implementation of the program as discussed by the
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subcommittee. Consensus of the Board that Board members be included
in the judging panel and that PR for the program be through the City
newsletter and local newspapers. Staff to outline specifics for the
program for consideration by Board members at the next meeting.
Aventura Park Update. Mr. Sherman noted that bids had been opened
and would be awarded at tonight's Council meeting. Anticipated
completion date is mid-September.
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Biscayne Boulevard Si.qna.qe Update. Mr. Sherman advised the Board
of his discussion with City Architect William O'Leary relative to this
proposed project. Mr. O'Leary was unsure as to the feasibility of such a
project and noted that FDOT requirements would have to be met. It was
the consensus of the Board to defer further discussions until the
completion of the FDOT construction project. Board members requested
that other cities be contacted for brochures/pictures illustrating their
entrance signs.
Chairman's Report. (Taken out of order) Mr. Diamond reported on his
discussion with the curator of the Fort Lauderdale Museum relative to
art/sculpture for the City. Ms. Robinson suggested that the Dade Cultural
Alliance be contacted regarding this matter.
Other Business. None.
Adjournment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on February 17, 1998.
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