09-11-1996 Council Workshop COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 1996 - 9 A.M.
AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE 191sT STREET SUITE 500
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Arthur I. Snyder at 9 a.m. Present
were Councilmembers Jay R. Beskin, Ken Cohen, Harry Holzberg, Jeffrey Perlow, Vice
Mayor Patricia Rogers-Libert, Mayor Arthur I. Snyder, City Manager Eric M. Soroka,
City Attorney Richard Jay Weiss and City Clerk Teresa M. Smith. Councilmember
Arthur Berger was absent. As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting
commenced and the following items were discussed:
1. Overview of Safety Barricade and Sidewalk project. Representatives of Keith &
Schnars, P.A. provided an overview of the proposed traffic barrier and sidewalk
improvement projects.
2. Billboard Sign Policy. The City Manager and the City Attorney to reseamh the
length of the permits for the existing billboards.
3. 183rd Street Update. Provided by the City Manager.
4. Amendments to Planning & Zoning Board Ordinance. Councilmember Beskin to
work with the City Attorney to prepare ethics legislation. Consensus of Council to
table second reading of this ordinance.
5. Request of Dade County Fire Department to Establish Substation. Approval to
proceed.
6. Solid Waste Service and Franchise Policy. Approval to proceed with appropriate
legislation - 1 year franchise.
7. Founders Day Activities. Robert Sherman, Community Services Director,
presented a proposed slate of activities for this year's Founders Day celebration.
8. Role of Councilmembers and Miscellaneous Matters. City Manager to prepare
proposed guidelines for Clerk's duties as secretary to Councilmembers. Consensus
of Council to divide Beautification, Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Board into
two boards: 1) Beautification Advisory Board and 2) Recreation and Cultural Arts
Advisory Board.
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned.
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by Council on October 2, 1996.
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