03-20-1997
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PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
MARCH 20, 1997 -10 A.M.
AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE 191sT STREET SUITE 500
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
1. Call To Order. The meeting was called to order by Councilmember Jeffrey M.
Perlow at 10 a.m.
Members present:
Members absent:
Staff:
Others present:
Leonard Brenner
Jan Brooks
Roy Cohen
Alvin Epstein
William Landa
Marian Nesbitt
Margaret Reeves
City Manager Eric M. Soroka
City Clerk Teresa M. Smith
Jaye M. Epstein, Community Development Director
Brenda Kelly, Planner
Amy Skiles
Vice Mayor Arthur Berger
Councilmember Harry Holzberg
Councilmember Jeffrey M. Perlow
Councilmember Ken Cohen
Councilmember Patricia Rogers-Libert
City Attorney Stephen J. Helfman
2. Introduction. Council member Perlow explained the primary function of the
Planning Advisory Board would be to make recommendations to City Council
concerning the Comprehensive Plan. Board members introduced themselves.
3. Orientation. Mr. Soroka introduced City Attorney Stephen J. Helfman who
explained the Ordinance establishing the Board, the duties of the Board, terms of
office, Government in the Sunshine Law, the gift law, and lobbying.
6. Comprehensive Plan Preparation Process. Mr. Soroka reviewed the
comprehensive plan process and land development regulations work program and
the Board's role in the preparation thereof.
7. Sign Code. Council member Perlow updated Board members as to the status of the
preparation of this ordinance and appointed Mr. Brooks and Ms. Nesbitt to
participate in the preparation process.
5. Proposed Agenda Format. A motion to approve the agenda format as presented
was made by Mr. Brenner, seconded by Mr. Epstein and unanimously passed.
4. Discussion of Chair and Vice Chair. Mr. Soroka requested that Board members
submit nominations to him for Chair and Vice Chair prior to the next meeting.
8. Meeting Times and Dates. It was the consensus of Board members to schedule
meetings on Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. Meetings presently will be held once
monthly unless otherwise specially called.
9. Adjournment. There being no further discussion to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 11 :50 a.m.
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved on
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