04-21-1998 CiTY OF AVENTURA
BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
APRIL 21, 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
Dr. Henry Diamond
Janice Albin
Patty Robinson
Members absent:
Stuart Schulman
Ruby Steiner
Fanny Fraynd Singer
Others present:
City Manager Eric M. Soroka
City Clerk Teresa M. Smith
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman
Commissioner Arthur Berger
Commissioner Ken Cohen
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Mr. Diamond read a letter from Ms. Singer requesting excusal from today's
meeting. He noted that Mr. Steiner also notified by telephone that he would be
unable to attend and reminded members that Mr. Schulman is on a leave of
absence due to illness. A motion to excuse the absences of these members
from this meeting was offered by Ms. Robinson, seconded by Dr. Diamond and
unanimously passed.
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Approval of Minutes. A motion for approval of the minutes of the March 17,
1998 meeting was offered by Dr. Diamond, seconded by Ms. Robinson and
unanimously passed.
Chairman's Report. Mr. Diamond provided membership with a newspaper
article showing the entrance marker to the City of Coral Gables and discussed
an entrance feature for the City of Aventura. Board requested that Landscape
Architect William O'Leary attend the next meeting to further discuss this matter.
Staff Report.
Aventura Founders Park Update. Mr. Sherman updated members on
this project and the upcoming groundbreaking/Arbor Day celebration.
City-wide Beautification Update. Mr. Soroka updated the Board on the
current projects within the City, including Aventura Blvd. and future
projects including Williams Island Road.
Other Business. Discussion included future items to be addressed by the
Board, attractiveness factors to be considered in overall beautification, and
beautification of Thunder Alley area.
Adioumment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on September 15, 1998.
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