04-19-2007
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
April 19, 2007 - 3 p.m.
Government Center
Executive Conference Room
Aventura, Florida 33180
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Julie Israel.
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman called the roll.
Members present: Amit Bloom
Evie Hernandez
Julie Israel
Melvin I. Taks
Members absent: Ruthe Cohen
Jonathan P. Evans
Gary Pyott
A motion to excuse the absences of Mr. Evans and Mr. Pyott as they provided prior
notice was offered by Ms. Bloom, seconded by Mr. Taks and unanimously passed.
II. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the March 7, 2007
meeting was offered by Ms. Bloom, seconded by Ms. Hernandez and unanimously
passed.
III. Chairperson's Report: None.
IV. Staff Reports: City Manager Eric M. Soroka provided an update on the proposed
property tax reform legislation and explained the possible implications to the City
budget and services if passed.
Mr. Sherman provided suggested list of talent for Founders Day. After discussion
regarding the extent of Founders Day activities pending the possible action of the state
legislature, the Board requested that Mr. Sherman pursue three alternatives:
1. Opening Act followed by Headline Act.
2. Smaller Acts such as revue type shows (example Beatlemania or Blues Brothers
type show).
3. Family Comedy Act
V. Old Business: None
VI. New Business: None.
The next meeting was scheduled for May 17, 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 3:20
p.m.
Approved by the Board on May 17, 20 7.
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