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Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida. Cassey Gabor moved and Phillip Chernoff seconded a motion to accept and forward the Report in accordance with the existing rules and regulations. The motion was approved by a 5-0-2 [Michelle D'Arbelles and Bonita Shoki absent] vote. 5. DISCUSSION, REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF TYPES OF PLAQUES FOR HISTORIC SITES — LOCATION FOR PLACEMENTS. • Newport Fishing Pier; • Atlantic Isles Entrance Bridge; • Atlantic Isles Lake Bridge; and • Pergola Home of Chairperson Del Monico. Action: Mr. Schulman said he brought samples of materials and engravings based upon the types of plaques that will hold up the best in front of these historic sites, and passed them around. He said the plaque would be encased in concrete and noted that there are two types of plaques that can be installed: one is a bronze plaque which is privy to the weather, and another material called coreon, which is a very hard substance. He said the cost of the coreon plaque, 8W x 11" is about $200.00 and the bronze plaque is $345.00. Mr. Schulman noted that bronze will eventually turn color and corrode in about a year, and the coreon will not turn color and it will last indefinitely. He said the logo would be in black and white and it will be engraved, and comes in different colors but he would recommend the coreon plaque in charcoal with white lettering. He said it would be embedded either in concrete, depending on the location, or we will drill holes and bolt them into the concrete that is already there. He said he will go out with Public Works Director James Watts and take a look at what the best way is. Mr. Schulman asked Chairperson Del Monico about placing a plaque,in the area of her home and she said she would speak to her husband to see what his feelings are before she gives an answer. Mr. Schulman said that we would not go forward with this until the next meeting when she is back in town. Vice Mayor Brezin said that these are areas where there will be a lot of sand, dirt, and residue and the lettering on the plaques is recessed and it would fill with dirt, sand, etc., and it needs to be determined to be cleaned so that the lettering remains clear for identification purposes. Vice Chairperson Masters asked about the plaques in our parks and Mayor Edelcup said that they are not in good shape due to the salt. Commissioner Goodman said that we need something weatherproof or it won't work. Mayor Edelcup said that we are not spending a lot of money on them and if they deteriorate, they can be replaced. Cassey Gabor said it is important where the plaques are placed. Mayor Edelcup said they should be placed in the most visible place, and Richard Schulman said he would go out and take pictures of the sites. Chairperson Del Monico said that she felt that the coreon was a Ismart move as far as maintenance goes. 6. DISCUSSION OF THE GOLDEN STRAND HOTEL LOCATED AT 17901 COLLINS AVENUE AS AN HISTORIC SITE, TO MOVE FORWARD ON LEGAL OPINION — "TIME SHARE" HOTEL. Action: Vice-Chairperson Masters asked Richard Schulman to report on his meeting with the Golden Strand. Mr. Schulman said that at this point as a Board, we;are in the investigative stage, and are gathering information for our Legal Department so that they can come up with Summary Minutes 2006-0328 HPB Mtg Page 2 of 6