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CITY OF AVENTURA
RECREATION AND CULTURAL ARTS
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
MAY 17, 1999 10:00 A.M.
AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE 191sT STREET SUITE 500
AVENTURA, FLOR[DA
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 Blum
Others present:
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman
City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka
Mayor Arthur I. Snyder
Commissioner Ken Cohen
A motion to excuse the absence of Ms. Baxter was offered by Mr. Gustin,
seconded by Ms. Simmons and unanimously passed.
Mr. Sherman advised the Board that Mindy Blum submitted her resignation from
the Board due to illness in her family.
Ms. Laine reminded members that 3 consecutive absences or 3 unexcused
absences in six months may subject members to a vote of removal by remaining
members.
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Approval of Minutes. A motion for approval of the minutes of the April 26, 1999
meeting was offered by Mr. Gustin, seconded by Mr. Kanowitz, and unanimously
passed.
Chairman's Report. None
Staff Report.
A. Son.q Contest. Mr. Sherman noted receipt of 3 entries. Entries to be
presented to Board at next meeting
Pro.qram Update. Mr. Sherman advised Board that contracts had been
entered into with a tennis pro for Founders Park and a sports production
company re: softball league at Founders Park. Copies of fliers advertising
this information distributed to Board.
Calendars of proposed events through March 2000 distributed to members.
A motion for approval was offered by Mr. Gustin, seconded by Mr. Kanowitz
and unanimously passed.
Entertainment for Founders Day discussed. Suggestions include a Swing
Band and Klezman Band.
Meetinq Dates: Next meeting to be held on June 28, 1999 at 10:00 am.
Consensus of Board members not to schedule a July meeting. August meeting
set for August 23"~ at 10 a.m.
Other Business: None.
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Adjournment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
~resa M. S~__~a, C~I-C, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on June 28, 1999.
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