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4. Report and Discussion of the Historic Film entitled "From Sandbar to Sophistication, the Story of Sunny Isles Beach" released on November 18, 2008. Action: City Historian Schulman reported that the Historic Film was presented at the November 18, 2008 City Commission meeting, and it has been very successful. It has been running on the City's television Channel 77 for the last two months at 2:00 p.m. and at 8:00 p.m., and will run for a couple more weeks but only at 8:00 p.m. The marketing strategy for the film has not been determined yet, but it will be distributed nationally as well as internationally through: the Sunny Isles Beach Resort Association by Ibis Romero: the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau: and the City's Goodwill Ambassador Elena Baronoff. Mayor Edelcup said our Sister Cities would also get a copy. It was suggested to show it on WPBS Channel 2 and also the City of Miami Beach Cable Channel, and to have it available to purchase as gifts. Each member of the Board will receive a copy of the film. 5. Review/Update on Sunny Isles Beach Historic Preservation Board Second Annual Report to Miami-Dade County. Action: City Historian Richard Schulman reported that the Third Annual Report was completed and forwarded to County Clerk Harvey Ruvin, and he distributed a copy of the report to each Board member. 6. A Resolution of the Historic Preservation Board of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Recommending to the City Commission the Appointment of Seth H. Bramson as an Honorary Member of the Sunny Isles Beach Historic Board;Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Historian Schulman announced that a memorial service is being held for Ellen Wynn on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ellen Wynn Beach Access on Collins Avenue and 192"d Street. Chairperson Masters read the Resolution into the record recommending to the City Commission the appointment of Seth H. Bramson as an Honorary Member. City Historian Schulman reported that a motion is on the January 15, 2009 City Commission Meeting agenda. [City Clerk's Note: The motion was approved by the City Commission appointing Seth H. Bramson as an Honorary Member of the Board.] Shari Blank moved and Cassey Gabor seconded a motion to approve the Resolution. HPB Resolution No.2009-11 was adopted by a voice vote of 6-0-1 (Bonita Shoki absent)in favor. 7. Old Business. • Cassey Gabor asked about lights for the Horses and Carriage in Senator.Gwen Margolis Park. Mayor Edelcup responded that the Park is still under construction, and when it is completed in June, the Horses and Carriage will be lit up. It was also noted that the Pelican on the wall at Pelican Community Park will not be lit up. 8. New Business: • The Board discussed having a museum or using a wall at Dezer's new Museum to display early photos and memorabilia of the City, but members of the City Commission felt it would be too confusing having two History Halls. For more public awareness, it was suggested to place a sign in the lobby to visit History Hall. Mayor Edelcup said they would look into that and also noted that staff is working on getting new news-racks which will have a place for announcements. Summary Minutes: 2009-0114 HPB Mtg Page 2 of 3