04-28-1998
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The City of Excellence
Recreation/Cultural Arts
Advisory
Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 28, "1998
9:00AM" "
Executive COOference ROom
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes from December 2,1997 Meeting
III. Introduction of Boardmembers
IV. Staff Report
A. New Boardmember Orientation
B. Program Update
V. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
VI. May Meeting Date and Time
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.
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RECREATION AND CULTURAL ARTS
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 2,1997 -1:00 P.M.
AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE 191sT STREET SUITE 500
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Ms. Demming at 1 :00 p.m. and
she called the roll:
Members present:
Ruth Demming
Rhoda Bernstein
Janet Laine
Irving Kanowitz
Members Absent:
William Heiberger
Staff:
Robert M. Sherman, Community Services Director
There being a quorum, the meeting commenced.
II. Approval of Minutes. A motion to approve the minutes of the August 7, 1997
Special Meeting was offered by Mr. Kanowitz, seconded by Ms. Laine and
unanimously passed. A motion to approve the minutes of the October 27, 1997
Meeting was offered by Ms. Laine, seconded by Mr. Kanowitz and unanimously
passed.
III. Chairman's Report. None.
IV. Staff Report
A. Founders Day Evaluations. The Board commended Mr. Sherman and his staff
for the Founders Day activities.
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B. Recreation Program Update. Mr. Sherman reviewed the program previously
approved by the Board for activities through April 1998, including one additional
program set for March 21, 1998 at the Hollywood Arts & Cultural Center - "Close
Encounters with Music." A motion for approval of the additional program was
offered by Ms. Laine, seconded by Mr. Kanowitz and unanimously passed.
V. Other Business: None.
Mr. Sherman announced the date of the next meeting as January 20, 1998 at 1 :30 p.m.
VI. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, after
motion made, seconded and unanimously passed, the meeting adjourned..
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
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ADMINISTRATION
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(b) During the first meeting of the Board, the members shall elect one of their number to
act as Chairman and may elect a Vice-Chairman.
(c) Four members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of the Board.
Official action shall be taken by the Board only upon the concurring vote of a majority of the
members present at an official meeting of the Board, except that at least four affirmative votes
shall be required for official action.
(Ord. No. 96-24, ~ 4, 10-16-96)
Sec. 2-125. Jurisdiction.
The jurisdiction of the Beautification Advisory Board shall be solely advisory. Action of the
Board shall be in the form of a written recommendation of advice to the City Manager and City
CounciL The following matters shall be within the advisory jurisdiction of the Board:
(1) Stimulate greater public awareness and appreciation of the importance of beautifica-
tion projects in the City.
(2) Provide recommendations on landscaping and beautification projects.
(3) Act as the City's Tree Board for the Tree City USA requirements.
(4) Other matters assigned by the City Council or City Manager.
(Ord. No. 96-24, ~ 5, 10-16-96)
Sec. 2-126. Standards of conduct for members.
All members of the Beautification Advisory Board shall be subject to the Standards of
Conduct for Public Officers and Employees set by Federal, State, County or other applicable
law pursuant to section 7.03 of the Charter.
(Ord. No. 96-24, ~ 6, 10-16-96)
Secs. 2-127-2-150. Reserved.
DMSION 3. RECREATION AND CULTURAL ARTS ADVISORY BOARD
Sec. 2-151. Created; membership.
(a) Board created; appointment of members; compensation of members. There is hereby
created and established the City Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Board, consisting of
seven members, who shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to the approval of the City
Council. Each member of the City Council may recommend appointments to the Mayor.
Members of the Board shall hold office at the pleasure of the City Council. Members of the
Board shall serve without compensation and shall not be reimbursed for travel, mileage or per
diem expenses.
(b) Qualifications of members; vacancies. Each member of the Board shall be a qualified
elector of the City who has continuously resided within the City for the six-month period
immediately prior to the appointment, and shall not be an employee of the City. Any member
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ADMINISTRATION
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(c) Four members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of the Board.
Official action shall be taken by the Board only upon the concurring vote of a majority of the
members present at an official meeting of the Bo~, except that at least four affirmative votes
shall be required for official action.
(Ord. No. 96-10, ~ 4, 7-16-96)
Sec. 2-155. Jurisdiction.
The jurisdiction of the Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Board shall be solely advisory.
Action of the Board shall be in the form of a written recommendation of advice to the City
Manager and City Council. The following matters shall be within the advisory jurisdiction of
the Board:
(1) Stimulate greater public awareness and appreciation of the importance of recreation
and cultural arts in the City.
(2) Assist in the formulation of special events, recreation activities and cultural programs.
(3) Promote the sponsorship of cultural arts and special events by community and civic
organizations.
(4) Encourage and facilitate opportunities for City residents to participate in various
cultural events and activities.
(5) Other matters assigned by the City Council or City Manager.
(Ord. No. 96-10, ~ 5, 7-16-96; Ord. No. 96-23, ~ 1, 10-16-96)
Sec. 2-156. Standards of conduct for members.
All members of the Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Board shall be subject to the
Standards of Conduct for Public Officers and Employees set by Federal, State, County or other
applicable law pursuant to section 7.03 of the Charter.
(Ord. No. 96-10, ~ 6, 7-16-96)
Secs. 2-157-2-180. Reserved.
DIVISION 4. PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD.
Sec. 2-181. Created; membership.
(a) Board created; appointment of members; compensation of members. There is hereby
created and established the City Planning Advisory Board, consisting of seven members, who
shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to the approval of the City Council. The City Council
may increase the size of the Planning Advisory Board for the purpose of establishing
subcommittees as provided in section 2-184(d). Each member of the City Council may
.Cross reference-Planning and zoning, ch. 34.
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