05-17-2007
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
May 17, 2007 - 3 p.m.
Government Center
Executive Conference Room
Aventura, Florida 33180
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gary Pyott.
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman called the roll.
Members present: Amit Bloom
Ruthe Cohen
Evie Hernandez
Julie Israel
Gary Pyott
Members absent: Jonathan P. Evans
Melvin I. T aks
A motion to excuse the absence of Mr. Evans due to illness was offered by Ms. Israel,
seconded by Ms. Cohen and unanimously passed.
II. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the April 19, 2007
meeting was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Ms. Cohen and unanimously passed.
III. Chairperson's Report: None.
IV. Staff Reports: Mr. Sherman provided an update on youth athletics, SplashPad
construction, Community Recreation Center summer schedule, summer camp and 4th
of July activities. He then distributed a Tentative Schedule of Events for Founders Day
and noted that the proposed impending tax reform may have an effect on the extent of
this program. (A copy of the schedule is attached to these minutes). A motion was
offered by Ms. Bloom, seconded by Ms. Cohen and unanimously passed to approve the
program as submitted, with the understanding that the family concert is to be a tribute-
type band appealing to all ages.
V. Old Business: None
VI. New Business: A motion that the Board not convene in the months of June, July,
and August was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Ms. Hernandez and unanimously
passed. The next meeting was scheduled for September 6,2007 at 3 p.m.
VII. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, after
motion made, seconded and unanimously passed, the meeting was adjourned at 3:25
p.m.
Approved by the Board on Septembe
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City of Aventura
2007 Founders Day
November 11 , 2007
Tentative Schedule of Events
Founders Day Family Activities
Founders Park Bayside 12 noon - 4:00 PM
./ 5th Annual Aventura Star Talent Competition Finals
./ "What's the Deal" game show with prizes
./ Themed Interactive Art Exposition"
./ Theater and Games Tent
./ Rock Climbing Wall
,( DJ, music, games, and dancing
./ Giant Slides and other inflatable/interactive rides
./ Toddler Town play area and games
./ Face painters and interactive entertainers
./ Arts and crafts activities for all ages
./ Food vendors and dining tents
Family Concert
4 - 5 PM Founders Park Bayside 4 - 5 PM
./ Concert featuring "Santana" or similar tribute type band
All times are tentative and subject to change.
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