11-27-1996BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 27, 1996 - 9 A.M.
AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE 191sT STREET SUITE 500
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
1. Call To Order. The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Arthur Berger at 9
a.m. Present were members Bob Diamond, Richard Brooks, Fanny Fraynd-Singer,
Janice Albin, Ruby Steiner, Patricia Robinson, Vice Mayor Berger, City Manager
Eric M. Soroka, City Clerk Teresa M. Smith and Community Services Director
Robert M. Sherman.
2. Introduction and Orientation. Vice Mayor Berger welcomed members and
provided an initial orientation, explaining the requirements of members, term of
office, responsibilities and Government in the Sunshine. Mr. Soroka explained the
relationship of City Boards to the City Council, financial disclosure and explained the
manner in which the minutes would be recorded.
3. Election of Chair and Vice Chair. A motion to appoint Bob Diamond as Chairman
of the Beautification Advisory Board was made by Mr. Steiner, seconded by Ms.
Singer and unanimously passed. A motion to appoint Patricia Robinson as Vice
Chairperson was offered by Mr. Steiner, seconded by Mr. Diamond and
unanimously passed.
4. Proposed Agenda Format. Robert Sherman explained the format of the agenda
and how the meetings would be conducted. This format was accepted by the
members.
Beautification Update. Mr. Soroka explained the beautification masterplan and the
role of the Board in making recommendations thereto. He advised the Board of the
areas in the City where the City would be responsible for landscaping. Mr. Sherman
provided an overview of the landscape plan of City Landscape Architect William
O'Leary. The members expressed their wholehearted approval of Mr. O'Leary's
plan.
Meeting Times and Date. The next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday,
December 17, 1996 at 9 a.m. It was the consensus of the members that future
meetings be scheduled for the 3r~ Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. All meetings to
be held at Government Center.
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved on December 17, 1996.
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