03-21-2000
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I. Call to Order
Agenda (Revised)
II. Approval of Minutes from February 22, 2000 and
March 13,2000 Meetings
III. Chairman's Report
IV. Beautification Award Program
V. Staff Report
A. Beautification Projects Update
VI. Other Business
VII. Adjournment
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special
accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the Office of the City Clerk, 466-8901,
not later than two days prior to such proceeding.
CITY OF AVENTURA
BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 22, 2000 9 A.M.
AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE 1918T STREET SUITE 500
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bob Diamond at
9:00 a.m. City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka called the roll.
Members present: Bob Diamond
Stuart Schulman
Rubin Steiner
Janice Albin
Marian Nesbitt
Manny Grossman
Members absent: Fanny Fraynd
Others present: City Manager Eric M. Soroka
City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka, CMC
Mr. Soroka noted that he had received correspondence from Ms. Fraynd indicating that
she would not be able to attend.
II. Approval of Minutes. After motion made by Mr. Steiner, seconded by Mr.
Schulman and unanimously passed, the minutes of the January 18, 2000
meeting were approved.
III. Chairman's Report. None
IV. Beautification Awards Proaram: Noting that more than one member of the
Board may reside in the same building or same master association, a motion
was offered by Mr. Steiner, seconded by Ms. Nesbitt and unanimously passed to
provide that members may not vote for properties or master associations
covering the property where they reside. After discussion as to the awards
program, a motion was offered by Ms. Albin, seconded by Mr. Steiner and
unanimously passed that Board members may, if they deem it appropriate,
award Certificates of Excellence to properties that the Board feels are not
deserving of the top honor, but have met the landscape criteria set forth by City
Code. Mr. Soroka provided Board members with copies of all applications
received. Board discussed creating another category for mid-rise properties to
be included in the program next year. Noting that Classic Residence by Hyatt
had submitted in the category for buildings five stories and over, while not yet
built, Mr. Soroka advised the Board that he would put them on notice that they
were not eligible this year. Members then discussed in detail the plaques to be
presented. Photographs of plaques similar to what the Board would like were
forwarded to the City Manager for his use in the design of this year's awards. A
bus tour of the properties was scheduled for March 13, 2000 at 9 a.m. convening
at Government Center.
V. Staff Report
A. Beautification Proiect Update. Mr. Soroka updated members on current
and proposed Beautification projects.
VI. Other Business: None.
Mr. Soroka announced the next regular meeting would be held March 21, 2000 at 9
a.m.
VII. Adioumment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
Teresa M. Soroka, CMC, City Clerk
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CITY OF AVENTURA
BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
MARCH 13, 2000 9 A.M.
AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE 1918T STREET SUITE 500
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bob Diamond at
9:15 a.m.
Members present: Bob Diamond
Janice Albin
Marian Nesbitt
Manny Grossman
Members absent: Stuart Schulman
Rubin Steiner
Fanny Fraynd
Others present: Robert M. Sherman, Director of Community Services
II. Approval of Minutes: None
III. Chairman's Report: None
IV. Beautification Awards Proaram: A bus tour of the properties took place
convening at Government Center. The Board decided to expand the categories
to include two new categories: Resort/Hotel and Single Retail. The winning
entries were determined by the Board as follows:
Mall/Retail:
Single Retail:
Building 5 stories and under:
Aventura Mall
The Chemist
Mediterranean Village
Building 6 stories and over:
Single Family:
Master Association:
Office/Professional:
Hospital:
Resort/Hotel:
2600 Island Boulevard
Country Club Estates
Williams Island POA
Aventura Corporate Center
Aventura Hospital
Turnberry Isle Resort and Club
There was considerable discussion amongst Board Members as to criteria for
judging, scoring methods and creating different categories for next year's program. It
was the consensus of the Board to discuss Honorable Mention awards for some of the
properties that did not receive the Property of Excellence Award at the next meeting.
V. Staff Report: None
VI. Adioumment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 12:00 P.M.
Teresa M. Soroka, CMC, City Clerk
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