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CiTY OF AVENTURA
RECREATION AND CULTURAL ARTS
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 1999 1:30 P.M.
AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE 191sT STREET SUITE 500
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Janet Laine.
City Clerk Teresa M. Smith called the roll.
Members present:
Elaine Baxter
Irving Kanowitz
Janet Laine
Lenore Toby Simmons
Members absent:
Mindy Bloom
Ruth Demming
Don Gustin
Others present:
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
A motion to excuse the absences of Ms. Bloom, Ms. Demming and Mr. Gustin
was offered by Mr. Kanowitz, seconded by Ms. Baxter and unanimously passed.
Approval of Minutes. A motion for approval of the minutes of the January 25,
1999 meeting was offered by Mr. Kanowitz, seconded by Ms Simmons, and
unanimously passed.
Chairman's Report. Ms. Laine requested that Mr. Sherman provide to Board
members at the next meeting a recap of all programs and events recommended
by the Board to date.
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Board members discussed possible locations for holding events. Mr. Sherman
and Ms. Simmons to determine the feasibility of holding events at the AMC
Theater and the Point East Auditorium.
Staff Report.
A. Concert Updates. Mr. Sherman provided an update on the negotiations with
FlU for a concern in the park on April 18th. He also discussed the upcoming
July 4th fireworks display.
B. Aventura Song. Mr. Sherman discussed the contest requirements. A
motion to proceed with recommendation of contest was offered by Mr.
Kanowitz, seconded by Ms. Simmons and unanimously passed.
Meeting Dates: Ms. Laine announced the next meeting will be held on March
15, 1999 at 9:30 am.
Other Business: None.
Adioumment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 2:05 p.m. ~/~,g-g/&~ ~,,~
Teresa M Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on March 15, 1999.
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