11-27-2000,RECREATION AND CULTURAL ARTS NOVEMBER 27, 2000 10 A.M.
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Aventura Government Center
2999 NE 191sT Street Suite 500
Aventura, Florida 33180
Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Janet Laine at
10:00 a.m. Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman called the roll.
Members present:
Janet Laine
Patricia Crook
Barbara Brighton
Irving Kanowitz
Lenore Toby-Simmons
Members absent: Randi Rapp
Don Gustin
Others present:
Robert M. Sherman, Director of Community Services
Commissioner Arthur Berger
Commissioner Ken Cohen
II.
Approval of Minutes: After motion made by Mr. Kanowitz, seconded by Ms.
Brighton and unanimously passed, the minutes of the October 23, 2000 meeting
were approved.
IV. Staff Report: (Taken out of order)
A. Recap recent activities: Mr. Sherman updated Board on Veterans Day
ceremony. Consensus of Board not to schedule Founders Day 2001 or any other
activities on Sunday November 11, 2001 in observance of Veterans Day. Founders
Day picnic scheduled for November 4, 2001. The Board discussed Founders Day and
Founders Ball. Suggested larger area for VIPs and that volunteers be more relaxed
and courteous in their assistance. Board discussed next year's Ball and, at the
suggestion of Commissioner Cohen, the possibility of a charitable event.
Commissioner Berger requested alternative concepts be discussed. To be discussed
further at January Board meeting.
schedule.
Winter program schedule. Mr. Sherman reviewed the winter program
Ill. Chairman's Report:
Cultural Center Study presentation by Richard J. Heisenbottle. Mr.
Heisenbottle and his staff made a powerpoint presentation to the Board as a
follow-up on the status of this study.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned.
Approved by the Board on January 22, 2001.
CMC