01-09-2003COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
January 9, 2003 9 A.M.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Ciub Drive
Aventura, Flodda 33180
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Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Robert Diamond.
City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka called the roll.
Members present:
Robert Diamond
Deborah Carr
Patricia Frank
Manuel Grife
Ginger Grossman
Marian Nesbitt
Larry Orenstein
Randi Rapp
Michael Stern
Phil Sturtz
Members absent:
Julie Israel
Shirlee Levin
Madeline Zern
After Mr. Somka noted that he had received advance notice from Ms. Israel and
Ms. Levin that they would not be in attendance, a motion to excuse their
absences was offered by Ms. Carr, seconded by Ms. Nesbitt and unanimously
passed.
Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the November 14,
2002 meeting, including the excusal of Deborah Carr, was offered by Mr. Stern,
seconded by Ms. Grossman and unanimously passed.
Chairperson's Report: Mr. Diamond noted that according to City Code, a new
Chair would be selected today and offered his appreciation to the Board and
stated his pleasure to serve as Chair. Co-Chair Ms. Frank re-iterated the same
sentiments in her capacity as Vice Chair.
A motion to nominate Ms. Frank as Chair was offered by Ms, Nesbitt, seconded
by Ms. Carr and unanimously approved
A motion to nominate Mr. Stern as Vice-Chair was offered by Ms. Grossman,
seconded by Mr. Sturtz and unanimously approved.
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Staff Report: Mr. Soroka advised the Board that the grand opening of the
Community/Recreation Center is scheduled for February 23, 2003. He also
noted that the City Commission approved the initial design plan for the 31st
Avenue Park.
Robert M. Sherman, Community Services Department Director, introduced City
Landscape Architect William O'Leary, who presented a concept plan for the re-
landscaping and irrigation of Country Club Drive. A motion to recommend
approval of the plan to the City Commission was offered by Mr. Diamond,
seconded by Ms. Carr and unanimously passed.
Board members discussed the revised Beautification Awards Entry Form. A
motion was offered by Mr. Sturtz, seconded by Ms. Grossman and unanimously
passed to amend the form to provide for the following categories" Residential" 5
stories and under (iow rise); 6-10 stories (mid-rise) and 11 stodes and up (high
rise); and to provide that properties may enter a maximum of 2 categories. Mr.
Sherman distributed a list of properties for members to call to encourage
participation.
Mr. Sherman noted the success of Winter Wonderland and the Rotating Art
reception.
Mr. Soroka suggested that members discuss the Sister Cities concept at the
February meeting, which was scheduled for February 13, 2003 at 3 p.m.
Adiournment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 10 a.m.
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Approved by the Board on February 13, 2003.
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