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CITY OF AVENTURA
RECREATION AND CULTURAL ARTS
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
APRIL 26, 1999 9:30 A.M.
AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE 191sr STREET SUITE 500
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Janet Laine.
City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka called the roll.
Members present:
Don Gustin
Irving Kanowitz
Janet Laine
Randi Rapp
Lenore Toby Simmons
Members absent: Elaine Baxter
Mindy Bloom
Others present:
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman
City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka
Commissioner Arthur Berger
A motion to excuse the absences of Ms. Bloom and Ms. Baxter was offered by
Mr. Gustin, seconded by Mr. Kanowitz and unanimously passed.
Approval of Minutes. A motion for approval of the minutes of the March 15,
1999 meeting was offered by Mr. Gustin, seconded by Ms Simmons, and
unanimously passed.
Chairman's Re__~_9_G. Ms. Laine deferred to Commissioner Berger who discussed
the proposed cultural arts facility and requested that when this matter is
approved in the Capital Improvement Plan that Board members discuss the
development and financing aspects with residents.
IV. Staff Report.
A. SorinQ Concert Evaluation. Mr. Sherman reported attendance at 250_+.
Board members discussed lack of attendance, publicity, etc.
B. Aventura Sonq Contest Proposal. Mr. Sherman reported that entries
continue to be received.
C. Pro.qram and Special Events Update. At Ms. Simmons's request, monthly
calendars outlining upcoming events were provided to members.
D. Point East Auditorium Report. Mr. Sherman updated members as to his
ongoing discussions with representatives of Point East regarding use of their
facilities for City events.
Meetin.q Dates: Next meeting to be held on May 17, 1999 at 10:00 am. and
thereafter to return to fourth Monday of each month.
VI. Other Business: None.
VII.
Adjournment. There being no further business te~come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
Teresa M. ~__~, OMit, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on May 17, 1999.
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