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III.
CITY OF AVENTURA
RECREATION AND CULTURAL ARTS
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
JUNE 28, 1999 10:00 A.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.
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman called the roll.
Members present:
Don Gustin
Irving Kanowitz
Janet Laine
Randi Rapp
Lenore Toby Simmons
Members absent: Elaine Baxter
Others present:
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman
Commissioner Arthur Berger
A motion to excuse the absence of Ms. Baxter was offered by Mr. Kanowitz,
seconded by Ms. Simmons and unanimously passed.
Approval of Minutes. A motion for approval of the minutes of the May 17, 1999
meeting was offered by Ms Simmons, seconded by Mr. Kanowitz, and
unanimously passed.
Chairman's Report. Ms. Laine inquired as to the feasibility of using City buses
to transport people to Government Center for special events. At her request, Mr.
Sherman provided an update on the sports teams utilizing Founders Park.
IV. Staff Report.
Sonq Contest. Mr. Sherman played audio tapes of the 3 entries. After
motion made by Mr. Kanowitz, seconded and passed, selection was tabled to
next meeting.
Entertainment for Founders Day discussed. Mr. Sherman played audio tapes
of several bands for consideration by the Board. A motion was made by Ms.
Simmons, seconded by Mr. Gustin and unanimously passed to book the Gold
Coast Jazz Society with motivator for Founders Day celebration and the John
Branzer Band, pending audition by a Committee member or staff, for the
Founders Ball.
After motion made by Mr. Gustin, seconded by Mr. Kanowitz and
unanimously passed, "Aventura: 2000 and Beyond" was selected as the
theme for the Art Expo.
V. Meetinq Dates: Next meeting to be held on August 23, 1999 at 10:00 am.
VI. Other Business: None.
VII.
Adjournment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m /~~~.
~resa M. S~g31~a, ~;MC/AAE, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on August 23, 1998.
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