02-13-2003COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
February 13, 2003 3 P.M.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FIodda 33180
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Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Patricia Frank
City Manager Eric M. Soroka called the roll.
Members present:
Robert Diamond
Deborah Carr
Patricia Frank
Manuel Grife
Ginger Grossman
Julie Israel
Shirlee Levin
Marian Nesbitt
Larry Orenstein
Randi Rapp
Michael Stern
Members absent: Phil Sturtz
Madeline Zern
A motion to excuse Mr. Sturtz's absence due to illness was offered by Ms.
Nesbitt, seconded by Ms. Israel and unanimously passed.
Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2003
meeting was offered by Ms. Grossman, seconded and unanimously passed.
Chairperson's Report: Ms. Frank thanked Mr. Diamond for his tenure as Board
Chair and offered appreciation to the new Vice Chair.
Staff Report: Mr. Soroka gave an update on the Community/Recreation Center.
Mr. Sherman discussed the dedication festivities and membership
application/registration. Ms. Grossman expressed her concerns relative to use
of the facility and the membership fee for senior citizens. Discussion ensued. A
motion to table the discussion pending assessment of the current use of the
facility was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Mr. Diamond and passed, 10-1,
with Ms. Grossman voting no.
Mr. Sherman gave an update on the Beautification Awards Recognition Program.
He noted that the bus tour for awards selection has been scheduled for March
13, 2003 at 9 a.m., with RSVP deadline of March 3, 2003.
At the request of the City Manager, the Board discussed the continuation of the
rotating art program. A motion was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Mr.
Diamond and unanimously passed to establish a rotating art program at the
Community/Recreation Center.
A motion to discuss at a future meeting placement of permanent art in a City
facility was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Ms. Carr and unanimously
passed.
A motion to establish a sub-Committee to work with the Rotating Art Consultant
was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Ms. Levin and unanimously passed. A
motion to appoint Ms. Levin (Chair), ms. Israel and Ms. Grossman as members
of the sub-Committee was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Mr. Stern and
unanimously passed.
Mr. Soroka noted that the discussion relative to a Sister City program would be
on the agenda for the April meeting.
V. Old Business: None.
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New Business: Mr. Diamond suggested exploring the possibility of a nation-
wide contest, sponsored by a benefactor, for the purchase (at an amount less
than the normal retail sale) of a permanent piece of art for Government Center.
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Adiournment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 4 p.m.
~ ,'~M. Sorok~
C, Cit~ Clerk
Approved by the Board on April 3, 2003.
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