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Call to Order
Community Services
Advisory Board Meeting
June 4, 2008
3:00 P.M.
19200 W. Country Club Drive
Fifth Floor
Executive Conference Room
Agenda
II. Approval of Minutes - February 21,2008 and April 17, 2008
III. Chairperson's Report
IV. Staff Reports
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
VII. Adjournment
This meeting 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 A ventura City
Commission may attend this meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
February 21, 2008 - 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.
Members present: Ruthe Cohen
Jonathan Evans
Julie Israel
Gary Pyott
Members absent: Amit Bloom
Melvin Taks
Michael Yavner
II. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the January 17, 2008
meeting, with the amendment to show Michael Yavner absent, was offered by Ms.
Israel, seconded by Ms. Cohen and unanimously passed.
III. Chairperson's Report: None.
IV. Staff Reports: Mr. Sherman presented Certificates of Appointment to members
unable to attend the formal presentation at the Commission meeting. He updated the
Board on attendance at ongoing programs and recent events, CRC membership and
shuttle bus ridership, and announced the upcoming events and summer programs. He
then advised the Board that nine Beautification Award applications and seven Go
Green applications had been received. Members discussed the low number of
applications received and ways to increase participation next year. It was the
consensus of members to present Go Green awards in recycled green plastic or similar
award and to present Beautification Awards similar to those in previous years. The bus
tour was scheduled for March 13, 2008, departing the CRC at 9 a.m.
V. Old Business: None.
VI. New Business: None.
VII. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, after
motion made, seconded and unanimously passed, the meeting was adjourned at 3:35
p.m.
Teresa M. Soroka, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on
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COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
April 17, 2008 - 3 p.m.
Government Center
Executive Conference Room
Aventura, Florida 33180
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Julie Israel.
Members present: Ruthe Cohen
Jonathan Evans
Julie Israel
Melvin Taks
Michael Yavner
Members absent: Amit Bloom
Gary Pyott
II. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the March 13, 2008
meeting was offered by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Cohen and unanimously passed.
III. Chairperson's Report: None.
IV. Staff Reports: Mr. Sherman reminded the Board of upcoming events including the
Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 18th, Waterways Park opening May 3rd at 11
a.m., and Senior Prom on April1th at the CRC. He also reported on the success of the
youth soccer and softball programs.
V. Old Business: None.
VI. New Business: Mr. Soroka addressed concerns of Board members that the
workload of the Board has decreased. He suggested that the Board consider a
proposal for restructuring that would reduce the broad spectrum of the Board's focus
and provide for meetings every other month. It was the consensus of the Board to
consider such a proposal.
The next meeting was scheduled for May 15, 2008 at 3 p.m.
VII. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, after
motion made, seconded and unanimously passed, the meeting was adjourned at 3: 1 0
p.m.
Approved by the Board on
Teresa M. Soroka, MMC, City Clerk