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04-21-98 - 4*~_ ~ 'l11e Ot.y of &cdIence ~-.",.~~ / /'---- '~. r.~ '~ I ;B:- -. :;~ 'I ~ ' : ;~' ."r:, I , I"; '~ I /~ I. Can to Order Agenda II. Approval of Minutes III. Chairman's Report IV. Staff Report A. Aventura Founders Park Update B. City-wide Beautification Update V. Other Business VI. Adjournment In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, aH persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meetiog because of that disability should contact the Office of the City Clerk, 466-8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. I ,..... \..~~ "" CITY OF AVENTURA BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MARCH 17, 1998 9 A.M. AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER 2999 HE 191sT STREET SUITE 500 AVENTURA, FLORIDA I. ~. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bob Diamond at 9:00 a.m. City Clerk Teresa M. Smith called the roll. Members present: Bob Diamond Fanny Fraynd Singer Dr. Henry Diamond Ruby Steiner Members absent: Janice Albin Patty Robinson Stuart Schulman Others present: City Manager Eric M. Soroka City Clerk Teresa M. Smith Community Services Director Robert M. Sherman Councilmember Harry Holzberg Mr. Diamond read a letter from Mr. Schulman stating that due to illness he is requesting a leave of absence from the Board. It was the consensus of the Board to grant his request and Mr. Diamond requested that he be given written notice to that effect with the Board's wishes for a speedy recovery. Mr. Diamond advised members that the City Attorney has requested that Patty Robinson resign as a member of the Board due to her unauthorized use of the City seal, logo, phone numbers and name. To date, no resignation has been submitted. II. Approval of Minutes. A motion for approval of the minutes of the February 17, 1998 meeting was offered by Mr. Steiner, seconded by Dr. Diamond and unanimously passed. III. Chairman's Report. None IV. Staff Report. ",' A. Beautification RecoGnition Subcommittee Update. Staff proceeding with preparation of applications. To be discussed further at the next Board meeting. B. Aventura Founders Park Update. Mr. Sherman advised that construction has begun and a late September completion date is anticipated. C. ~ 2OT" Street/Country Club Drive Update. Mr. Sherman noted that 19 mahogany trees had been relocated from 20th Street to the Country Club Drive area. Mr. .Sherman advised that the City's application for designation as a Tree City USA has been accepted and approved. V. Other Business. Mr. Soroka gave an update as to the improvements being undertaken by the City as a part of the Williams Island Road dedication, including safety, beautification, landscaping, street lighting, and other ongoing projects within the City. He also provided Board members with an update as to the Comprehensive Plan process. Other items discussed included an identifying structure for the City, the flyover project, Aventura Boulevard improvements. Mr. Sherman announced that the next meeting is scheduled for April 21, 1998 at 9 a.m. VI. Adioumment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m. Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk Approved by the Board on ,1998. 2 "I' ~~~ MESSAGE FRO~I: PERSON.. MESSAGE TO FAX: COMPANY: CONTACT PERSON.. RE.. DATE.. Number of Pages to follow:--.!..- I 'd SLLZ9S6S0E 'ON XYd RICIIVED APR , 7 1S98 an QJERJI 560 N.W. 165th Street Road, Miami, Florida 33769 (305) 945-9200, Ext. 337 . Fax: (305) 956-2775 Fanny Fraynd-Singer. 560 N. W 1651h Street Road N01'"th Miami, Florida 33169 Phone: (800) 275-4000 EX1- 2471 Fax: (305) 956-2775 Fanny Fraynd-Singer (305) 466w8939 City 0/ Aventura Mr. Bob Diamond Beautification Advisory Board Meeting April 17, 1998 XLNO NY Zt:6 IHd 86-LI-HdV " " RECEIVEr APR 1 7 199' CllY C+ER~ , I April 16, 1998 Mr. Bob Diamond Chairman Beautification Advisory Board City of Al'enrura Government Center 2999 N.E. 191 Street Suite 500 Aventura. Florida 33180 Re: Beautification Advisory Board Meeting - Tuesday, April 21, 1998. Arbor Day Celebration ~ Friday, April 24. 1998 Dear Mr. Diamond: i i 1 regret that f will not be able TO attend the meeting all April 21, 1998 IJor the Arbor Day I celebration on Friday, April 24, 1998. I will be in Tallahasseefor scheduled committee meeting~ on that week. I 1 ,I 560 N.W. 165th Street Road . 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