07-20-1999 Commission Workshop MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1999
Immediately following Budget Review Meeting
Aventura Government Center
2999 NE 191~Street Su~eS00
Aventura, Florida
The meetingwas called to order at 11:25 a.m. by Mayor Arthur l. Snyder. Present were
Commissioners Arthur Berger, Jay R. Beskin, Ken Cohen, Harry Holzberg, Jeffrey M.
Pedow, Vice Mayor Patricia Rogers-Libert, Mayor Snyder, City Manager Eric M. Soroka,
City Clerk Teresa M. Soreka, and City Attorney David M. Wolpin. As a quorum was
determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
1. .ClPICultural Center: Mr. Soroka requested direction from the Commission as
to inclusion of a cultural center facility in the proposed Capital Improvements
P~an. Janet Laine, Chair of the Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Board,
addressed the Commission and suggested a feasibility study be conducted as to
the need and desire for a cultural facility. Beautification Advisory Board Chair
Bob Diamond and Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Board Vice Chair Don
Gustin addressed the Commission. City Manager to determine cost of feasibility
study. CIP to be addressed at August Commission meeting with cultural center
provided for therein at site unspecific at this time.
Monthly reports to be given to Commission at Commission Workshop meetings
by Chairpersons of both Advisory Boards.
2. Homestead Exemption for EldeHy: Consensus to proceed with preparation of
ordinance enacting state legislation.
3. Street Naminq Policy: Deferred.
4. Lobbyist Ordinance: Deferred.
5. City Clerk Review: Consensus that City Clerk receive a bonus in the amount of
$5,000 and no COLA increase 99~00 fiscal year. City Clerk evaluation to be
conducted same as City Manager and not as other Department Directors.
6. Other Business: None.
The meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m.
Tbr&sa M. Soroka, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
Approved by the Commission on August 3, 1999.
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