09-06-2007
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
September 6, 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. City
Clerk Teresa M. Soroka called the roll.
Members present: Amit Bloom
Ruthe Cohen
Julie Israel
Gary Pyott
Members absent: Jonathan P. Evans
Evie Hernandez
II. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the May 17, 2007
meeting was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Ms. Cohen and unanimously passed.
III. Chairperson's Report:
IV. Staff Reports: Mr. Soroka advised the Board that the Board appointments would
remain current until the Commission interviews applicants for the vacancy created by
the resignation of Mr. Taks. Reappointments would occur after that time. He also
informed the Board of the effect of the property tax legislation on the services provided
by the City, specifically regarding special events. Mr. Sherman reported on the parent
evaluations of the 2007 Summer Camp program, participation in the various programs
offered by the City, upcoming special events including the Cultural Arts, Theater and
Leisure Program, Founders Day and Fall CRC activities.
V. Old Business: None.
VI. New Business: It was the consensus of the Board that meetings continue to be
scheduled for the third Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. with the exception of the
October meeting which will begin at 2 p.m.
e the Board, after
adjourned at 3:40