09-25-2000,RECREATION AND CULTURAL ARTS SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 10 A.M.
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Aventura Government Center
2999 NE 191sT Street Suite 500
Aventura, Florida 33180
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Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Janet Laine at
10:00 a.m. City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka called the roll.
Members present:
Janet Laine
Patricia Crook
Irving Kanowitz
Barbara Brighton
Don Gustin
Randi Rapp
Members absent: LenoreToby-Simmons
Others present:
Robert M. Sherman, Director of Community Services
Teresa M. Soroka, CMC, City Clerk
Commissioner Arthur Berger
Approval of Minutes: After motion made by Mr. Kanowitz, seconded by Ms.
Crook and unanimously passed, the minutes of the May 22, 2000 and May 31,
2000 meetings were approved.
Chairman's Report:
A. Revolving Art Display presentation by Anna Dell-Schwartz. Anna Dell-
Schwartz, Director of the Schwartz & Martinez Art Gallery, addressed the
Board and provided details of a revolving art display program offered by her
gallery. A motion was offered by Mr. Gustin, seconded by Mr. Kanowitz and
unanimously passed to recommend to the City Commission consideration of
such a program for the City of Aventura.
Staff Report:
Founders Day and Founders Ball Update: Mr. Sherman provided an
update as to the proposed events and noted again that the picnic is
scheduled for November 12th and the Ball for November 5th.
Recreation Program Update: Mr. Sherman provided a proposed slate of
programs and events for February - July 2001 as prepared by staff and
requested the Board's approval. A motion for approval was offered by
Ms. Crook, seconded by Ms. Rapp and unanimously passed.
Mr. Sherman advised the Board that youth sports coaches would be
required to be certified by the National Youth Sports Association and
requested the Board's approval. Approval was offered by Mr. Kanowitz,
seconded by Mr. Gustin and unanimously passed.
Other Business. Mrs. Laine suggested that the City establish a cultural plan,
including a Committee to evaluate art to be placed in City facilities. A motion
requesting Mr. Sherman to research such a concept was offered by Ms. Rapp,
seconded by Mr. Gustin and unanimously passed.
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Adjournment:
meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the
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Approved by the Board on October 23, 2000.
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