01-09-2003
I. Call to Order
Agenda
II. Approval of Minutes - November 14, 2002
III. Chairperson's Reports
IV. Staff Reports
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
VII. Adjournment
This event is open to the public. Notice pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if applicable, is
hereby incorporated by reference.
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, (305) 466-
8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. Please be advised that one or more members of the Aventura City
Commission may attend this meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
November 14, 2002 3 P.M.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Robert Diamond.
City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka called the roll.
Members present: Robert Diamond
Patricia Frank
Manuel Grife
Ginger Grossman (arrived after Chairperson's Report)
Julie Israel
Shirlee Levin
Marian Nesbitt
Larry Orenstein
Michael Stern
Phil Sturtz
Members absent: Deborah Carr
Madeline 2ern
After Mr. Soroka noted that he had received advance notice from Mr. Grife that
he would not be in attendance at the September and October 2002 meetings, a
motion to excuse Mr. Grife's absence during that time period was offered by Ms.
Israel, seconded by Ms. Frank and unanimously passed.
Mr. Diamond noted the recent death of member Ted Cohen and requested a
moment of silence in his memory.
II. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2002
meeting was offered by Mr. Sturtz, seconded by Ms. Israel and unanimously
passed.
III. Chairperson's Report: Mr. Diamond noted the success of Founder's Day and
commended the administration and staff.
IV. Staff Report: Mr. Soroka advised the Board of the Commission's direction that
the Board address the subject of participating in a Sister City program and noted
it would be addressed further at a future meeting.
Robert M. Sherman, Community Services Department Director provided a
detailed report of Founders Day and its success.
He then reminded the Board that the rotating art is presently on exhibit in
Government Center and members discussed this program and expressed their
concerns. Members suggested providing notice of the display to Condominium
Associations, on the City's website and via email.Mr. Sherman noted that a
reception would be held in early December for the Arts Display.
Mr. Sherman discussed the upcoming Beautification Awards Recognition
Program and suggested that applications provide that the Community Service
Advisory Board reserves the right to award outstanding recognition to any
property it may deem appropriate. Members agreed.
The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, January 9, 2003 at 9 a.m.
V. Adiournment. There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
Teresa M. Soroka, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on
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City of Aventura
Beautification Recognition
Award Entry Form
Property Name:
Name of Person Submitting Application:
Property Address:
Applicant Phone Number:
Property Classification: (Please check one of the following categories:)
Residential: Commercial:
..
Single Family
Townhouse and/or Garden Apartment
Building under five stories
Building five stories and over
Master Association
Most Improved Community Facilities:
_ House of Worship, Hospital, School, etc.
_ Most Improved
Please fill out this form in its entirety. All entries must be posbnar1<ed by 5:00 p.m. on February 21,2003 to be
eligible. All entries shall be addressed to: Beautification Recognition Awards Program, Aventln Goverrvnent
Center, 19200 West Country Club Drive, Avent\.l'a, FL 33180. All entries must be accompanied by a narrative
(100 words max.) explaining the details of the applicants beautification efforts and signed by the applicant
Property Category MUST be checked or the application will be returned without consideration. Properties
may enter only one category. All incomplete or late entries will be retumed to the sender. Awards will be
presented on April 25, 2003 at the 2003 Arbor Day Ceremony.
'Property of Excellence Beautification Recognition Award for 2002' will generally be awarded to one property in
each category. From time to time, the judges may award more than one winner in each category, at their sole
discretion. The decision of the judges will be final:
1. Creativity.
2. Integration of landscape with natural features.
3. Establishment of a landscape theme.
4. Appropriateness of landscape material.
5. Maintenance and upkeep, general cleanliness.
6. Use of colors and textures in landscape.
Applicant agrees to permit judging panels to enter their property for appraisal purposes and agrees to prominently
display any awards on their property. For more information, please call Robert M. Sherman, Director of
Community Services, at 305466-8930.
OfficelProfessional Building
MalllRetail
Industrial
Bank
Most Improved
Property Name:
Name:
Title:
Date:
Signature: