03-17-1998 CiTY OF AVENTURA
BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
MARCH 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:
Bob Diamond
Fanny Fraynd Singer
Dr. Henry Diamond
Ruby Steiner
Members absent:
Janice Albin
Patty Robinson
Stuart Schulman
Others present:
City Manager Eric M. Soroka
City Clerk Teresa M. Smith
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman
Councilmember Harry Holzberg
Mr. Diamond read a letter from Mr. Schulman stating that due to illness he is
requesting a leave of absence from the Board. It was the consensus of the
Board to grant his request and Mr. Diamond requested that he be given written
notice to that effect with the Board's wishes for a speedy recovery.
Mr. Diamond advised members that the City Attorney has requested that Patty
Robinson resign as a member of the Board due to her unauthorized use of the
City seal, logo, phone numbers and name. To date, no resignation has been
submitted.
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Approval of Minutes. A motion for approval of the minutes of the February 17,
1998 meeting was offered by Mr. Steiner, seconded by Dr. Diamond and
unanimously passed.
Chairman's Report. None
Staff Report.
Beautification Reco.qnition Subcommittee Update. Staff proceeding
with preparation of applications. To be discussed further at the next
Board meeting.
B. Aventura Founders Park Update. Mr. Sherman advised that
construction has begun and a late September completion date is
anticipated.
NE 207"' StreetlCountry Club Drive Update. Mr. Sherman noted that
19 mahogany trees had been relocated from 207th Street to the Country
Club Drive area.
Mr. Sherman advised that the City's application for designation as a Tree City
USA has been accepted and approved.
Other Business. Mr. Soroka gave an update as to the improvements being
undertaken by the City as a part of the Williams Island Road dedication,
including safety, beautification, landscaping, street lighting, and other ongoing
projects within the City. He also provided Board members with an update as to
the Comprehensive Plan process. Other items discussed included an identifying
structure for the City, the flyover project, Aventura Boulevard improvements.
Mr. Sherman announced that the next meeting is scheduled for April 21, 1998 at
9a.m.
Adjournment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on April 21, 1998.