10-14-1996 Council Workshop COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
OCTOBER 14, 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 Arthur Berger, Jay R. Beskin, Ken Cohen, Harry Holzberg,
Jeffrey M. 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. As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced and the
following items were discussed:
1. Selection of Slogan. Consensus of Council that the City's slogan be "The City of
Excellence."
2. GIS Mapping. Presentation by Regina Hagar of Keith & Schnars.
3. Stormwater Utility Program. Pete Gallo, Keith & Schnars, introduced Armando I.
Perez and Steve Sedgwick of Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. who made a
presentation to Council.
4. Board Appointments. Mayor reminded Councilmembers to submit to him their
recommendations for appointments to the Beautification and Recreation and
Cultural Arts Advisory Boards.
5. Property Acquisition Update. Mr. Soroka provided an update on the potential
sites for purchase by the City.
6. Auditor Selection. Consensus of Council to enter into agreement with Rachlin
Cohen & Holtz for auditing services.
7. Founders Day Activities. Proposed activities for this year's Founders Day
celebration were discussed. Consensus of Council to cancel the dinner scheduled
for November 7, 1996.
8. Billboard Policy Discussion. Mr. Soroka provided Council with a list of billboard
locations in the City and noted that this matter would be discussed further at the
November workshop pending receipt of all pertinent information.
9. Vice Mayor Discussion. Concensus of Council to appoint Councilmember Berger
as next Vice Mayor.
10. Legislative Priorities. Mr. Soroka provided an overview of the need for the
services of a professional lobbyist. Concensus of Council to enter into agreement
with Ronald Book for legislative relations and lobbying services.
11. Reports. Mayor Snyder congratulated the City Manager and City Attorney for the
successful negotiation of the Interlocal Agreement with Dade County. Consensus of
Council to request City's landscape architect to make a recommendation regarding
the placement of plants on light poles along Biscayne Boulevard. Other discussion
included computer classes for Council, police uniforms, preparation of a resolution
objecting to the revenue sharing question to be placed on the November 6, 1996
ballot, ethics legislation, and the use of the name "Aventura Beach" in the Sunny
Isles incorporation process.
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned.
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by Council on November 5, 1996.