06-17-97
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Beautification Advisory
Board Meeting
The City of Excellence
Tuesday, June 17, 1997
9:00 a.m.
Executive Conference Room
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Chairman's Report
IV. Staff Report
V. Other Business
A. Beautification Recognition Program
VI. Adjournment
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BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
MAY 20,1997 - 9 A.M.
AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE 1915T STREET SUITE 500
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
I. Call To Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bob Diamond at 9:00
a.m. Mr. Sherman called the roll.
Members present:
Bob Diamond
Dr. Henry Diamond
Janice Aloin
Ruby Steiner
Fanny Fraynd Singer (arrived at 9:15)
Members absent:
Richard Brooks
Patty Robinson
Staff:
City Manager Eric M. Soroka
City Clerk Teresa M. Smith
Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman
Others present:
Councilmember Harry Holzberg
Mr. Sherman noted that Mr. Brooks has missed the last four consecutive meetings.
Mr. Diamond suggested that he be removed from the Board. Mr. Sherman was
directed to take the appropriate action in accordance with the Ordinance
establishing the Board.
II. Approval of Minutes. A motion to approve the minutes of the April 15, 1997
meeting was made by Dr. Diamond, seconded by Ms. Albin and unanimously
passed.
The Board then discussed their recommendation to City Council concerning the
proposed Flyover which was made at the April 15, 1997 meeting. After extensive
discussion, a motion was offered by Mr. Steiner, seconded by Dr. Diamond and
unanimously passed to rescind the motion concerning the Board's recommendation
to City Council regarding the Flyover. A motion was then made by Mr. Steiner,
seconded by Dr. Diamond and unanimously passed to recommend to City Council
as follows: In the event the Flyover is constructed, the Beautification Advisory Board
requests the landscape design concept developed by O'Leary Design, the City's
landscape architect, be incorporated as a part of this project; and that all costs for
beautification to be paid by F.D.O.T. for a) design and installation; b) irrigation
system; c) all plantings; d) maintenance; and e) lighting.
III. Chairman's Report. None
IV. Staff Report. Mr. Soroka provided members with a copy of the proposed Capital
Improvement Program; reviewed the highlights of the overall program and
specifically explained the beautification and park facilities improvements as
proposed.
V. Other Business.
A. Beautification Recognition Program: It was the consensus of the Board to defer
this item to the next meeting, scheduled for June 17, 1997.
A motion to cancel the meetings scheduled for July and August was offered by Ms.
Singer, seconded by Mr. Steiner and unanimously passed
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved on
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