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>> good evening, everyone.

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welcome to our chambers again. Today

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is tuesday, december 20th . The time is 6:0 8:00 p.m.

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, and we are going to commence our city commission meeting. Badham

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clerk, can you kindly call the role?

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>> board member fleurimond? >> present.

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>> board member smith?

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>> here. >> board member smukler?

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>> here.

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>> board member joseph? >> here.

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>> mayor anthony defillipo? >> here.

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>> you have quorum. >> thank you. Will call up

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the baptist church to give our implication.

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>> may we bow.

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everlasting father, we

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pose first of all to give thanks for guiding us

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throughout the day , and being able to assemble

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here this afternoon. As your blessing upon the agenda

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, commissioners, and the mayor , may you climb

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the wisdom of understanding, that we make decision for the

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betterment of humanity , for standing of life , giving you glory.

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such an honor to be made in your image and likeness that we

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can create ideas and bring about changes

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that were enhanced for the betterment of life. The ask god that you

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bless us and bless also the participants, those that are sharing in and

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giving suggestion . We acknowledge you and all of our

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ways. May he ever present be with us. Amen.

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>> amen.

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>> thank you very much, reverend burke. Will the

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following please stand on behalf of

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skyler bock, who will lead us here in the

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pledge of allegiance?

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>> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the

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united states of america and to the republic for which it stands one nation

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under god indivisible with liberty and justice

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for all .

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>> thank you, skyler.

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and thank you. I know we have our principal here from fulford

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elementary. If you kindly stand up and

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be recognized. Thank you for all of your hard work in our community.

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thank you, again, skyler. Good work.

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all right. We will move on to number four,

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which is our request for withdraws, deferments, or any additions

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to the agenda. Badham clerk?

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>> mr. Mayor , per the

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request of board member smukler,

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item 1.94, which is the marketing campaign for tourism for

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international trading and transportation , the item

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will be pulled for discussion . It will be heard before legislation.

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item number 9.15 is being deferred to the next meeting

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, and that item is approving the interlocal agreement for administrative

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services with the community agency.

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per commissioner smith, a discussion item

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between conflicting city event scheduling will be added as a discussion item,

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which will be 15.6.

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and those of the only changes that I have, sir.

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I would also like to ,

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do we have a mayors discussion which I would like to move up after we do

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the consent agenda .

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>> yes. >> all right. I need a motion ?

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>> commissioner, sorry? >> I would like, mr.

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mayor, with your permission, to move the discussion on the financials of

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our city up so that it is not the last item

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tonight knowing that there is a cut off at midnight.

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regarding the finance?

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you want to do that after consent?

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>> 15.5? >> after the mayors? >> after the mayors discussion.

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>> okay. It's very important that we get that finance

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are we good? I need a motion in a second

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to adopt the agenda.

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>> I make the motion. >> second. All in favor?

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>> present. >> aye. >> aye.

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we have 5-1.

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okay. Now we have our presentations.

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we have our first presentation is coming from

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board member smukler and board member fleurimond , and probably

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>> absolutely. >> at my name, please.

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>> all of our colleagues can join us.

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test, test, one, two.

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we would like to invite the mayor and her husband two,

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you never know who is watching you. I

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must say that I have been watching you for

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some time. Her involvement in her contribution

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-- her contributions to me a

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civil government , and also to the board --

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>> you see this woman here?

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she is a role model.

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I want to be you.

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when I and my career, I want people to say that she is

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just like her. The kid around many times , so you would

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be my mayor. So, thank you for being an inspiration , thank

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you for supporting me , and thank you for being here.

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that is anybody in dade county schools did something for her because they

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>> so, recognizing eden wiseman

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is a community advocate and public servant

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with the rest of miami-dade county schools for the principal and

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>> whereas she was the first woman elected as chair of the hospital

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at the center board of trustees and served on the executive board

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of new world school of the arts, and was honored as a champions

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of the citizens interested in arts for her commitment

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to preserve the visual arts in south

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florida, and --

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>> whereas mayor wisner received the esteemed woman award

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for miami-dade county for her professional development

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with response ability, leadership, vision for contribution to this progress,

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and promotion --

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>> on the office of the

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miami-dade campus as part of a diverse group

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of civic business leaders acting as grant ambassadors

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and leading a community network achieving community,

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and promote and develop strategic fundraising goals .

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>> whereas mayor edith wiseman was the first elected mayor

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. In 2012 , families and businesses prospered

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and thrived earning respect, praise, and admiration

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in the state of florida.

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now therefore we, the mayor and commission of the great city of north

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miami beach, florida do hereby proclaim december 20th, 2022

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, as mayor edith wiseman day

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, wow! To recognize her years in service of dedicated

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and devoted public service. And it goes way beyond

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that. High standards of ethical governance , and visionary leadership

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caution in the city of aventura.

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I'm going to pass the microphone to mayor wiseman

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in a moment, but I would just like to say from one family to another,

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we have worked so, so, so many years together.

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I can only tell you that

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when she me shut up and listen, I shut up and

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listen. You know what I mean, you know?

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but she has always been a great mentor , she has always been a great mentor,

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a person I look up to, a person who I take much advice from

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, and truly a dedicated leader to her city , and to all of the cities

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in miami-dade county and everywhere , because she

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has played a role in so many lives all

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over miami-dade county. Thank you for your service.

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>> so, you know, you never give apologies , even a

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I hope everyone of you get the experience that I am having tonight

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, because all of us touch lives as we pass through this life. And there

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is something I want you all to do. Is to take a moment

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to look around you. You did not

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get there by yourself. There are people behind you that lifted you up when you

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were down, that stood by you when you did not feel

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like you had a friend in the world.

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look behind you.

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you miss what is really important and relevant in the

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world today. I have to tell you, being a north miami beach is very much

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like being home. All of the schools in the city reported to

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me. Maria rodriguez, the proud principle of fulford,

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the chum the people just have not discovered

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yet, but is one of the most amazing, beautiful schools you can imagine

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. With one of the finest leaders that I know.

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and I will say that of all of the schools.

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your mayor could not have said it better. All I ever

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had to do, because there is a lot more we have

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in common than what separates us.

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weather is sustainability , or compliments,

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or both , too little to make much of an impact

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, unite and come together .

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as he said, commissioner, quality and equity are two different words

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with two different meanings, and they're both very, very important.

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one phone call and what your mayor would

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say is all you have to do is call. All you have to

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do is ask. I never say no to you.

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and I will tell you that that is my relationship with every

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person appear. We say yes to each other.

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I don't think of things ventura, I think of things

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for northeast data.

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you have touched my heart and touched

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my soul.

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I can't thank you enough. I really can't. And I wish everyone

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of you the best

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to all of you. Happy holidays, christmas, kwanzaa, hanukkah, whatever it is you

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celebrate, let the celebrations reach out

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to somebody who does not know about your

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celebration so we can have a teachable moment.

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I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you.

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mr. Mayor? I just want to personally thank

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dr. Wiseman. She was detrimental hurting the first school

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, which we negotiated years ago

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, and she helped create a new community.

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thank you for being a friend and a mentor.

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again, when I say this feels like home, it

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feels like home.

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sometimes, we don't get along.

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it is true , but it does not mean that we are not wanted.

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I wish everyone the best.

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>> our next proclamation is for --

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on behalf of the executive team .

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so, this club has been very instrumental in our team

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partner to see this year and last year --1000 books

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the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself .

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is the largest use

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organization --the lives of children, one

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community at a time , such as fighting disease --to reduce poverty.

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>> whereas local chapters and clubs, including northeast miami-dade

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have raised essential funds and developed crucial service

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and projects to have a positive impact and influence

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on the children by nurturing them , and providing

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the support they need to strive.

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giving service to children since 1957.

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from babies to readers, and teens to leaders, with

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value of the qantas past president ,

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known for his tireless advocating.

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>> whereas northeast miami-dade has hosted and

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sponsored many significant projects and events regarding youth, service leadership

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, scholarships, reading programs, book

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parties, literacy concerts, backpack and dictionary giveaways, and

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baby showers.

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in the early childhood committee to help build important life skills

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and foundational first years of the child partnership with

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schools and businesses .

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>> now therefore we , the mayor, and the commission for

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north miami beach claim december 20th, 2022

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, as north miami-dade day to honor and

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recognize the dedication and commitment to

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children's and families throughout the self for

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the community within the city of north miami beach.

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>> I just wanted to say thank you.

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we look forward to an ongoing partnership.

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>> next item, 523

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, secure underground program --

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>> thank you, mayor, commissioners.

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david scott, department of public works city

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of north miami beach. It is my pleasure to

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introduce this project to you . We have a

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wonderful relation with pnl, and that is an ongoing relationship.

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we call each other whenever the need

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arises, we work together, as you know commissioner and mayors

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, that we were closely whether it is a hurricane, whether it is a

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storm, or just cleaning up the city

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with regard to sustainability. So, they have been a great

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partner with us, and continue to do so. We have regular meetings with

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them to go over any issues that would continue

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the coordination. One of those projects I came forward I think is very important

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for them to present to this commission and share it

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with our general public. So, with thoughts, we have amy

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with us from fp and l , and she will continue with the presentation. Amy?

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>> so, I am not amy, but before she comes up

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, good evening, everyone. My name is christopher,

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I am the external areas affair manager for the for the light company.

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I wanted to come up are? And is that

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you know that we appreciate the opportunity to present on this program with you.

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at fpl, we are always working to deliver america's most reliable grid. Just

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last week, we removed the last transmission pull from our

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fpl legacy system here in the peninsula.

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we are towards the end of our hardening program

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, and this secure underground program is going to

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be working in neighborhoods working on neighborhood

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lions to improve service. I mention all those three initiatives

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, because that is the way the electric grid works,

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right? There is the power plant, it since

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over the to listen lines to your neighborhood through your

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lateral or neighborhood alliance, right? So, it is our pleasure to be

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here today. With that, I will turn it over to amy to walk into

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the presentation, and then we will take questions at the end. Thank you.

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>> before we continue, I want to go ahead. I know

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we had some people walk in, some guests. I know we have the

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former mayor barbara kramer, former commissioner

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barbara kramer that is here. I was looking at

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mayor wiseman and thinking of barbara kramer.

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we also have with us former councilman david templer. Thank you for joining

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us this evening. Go ahead. Thank you,

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amy, I am sorry.

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>> thank you so much. No, we appreciate the time and

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the collaboration and continued support that we

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have with the city. My name is amy, and amended the customer outreach

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for the storm secure underground program across the state.

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as david mentioned, we have already had many collaboration meetings with

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the city.

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so, this is a continue communication to make sure

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that you, as well as the residence, are informed. Now is christopher mentioned

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--to hear an echo to? Think it is a little

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-- okay.

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hopefully someone fixes it. I will continue.

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the storm secure underground program as part of our

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larger initiatives to really build that strong and more resilient

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energy grid. The initiatives that you see on the screen

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are actually many of the items that are part of our store

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protection plan that help us improve the reliability of customers

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across our entire service territory. So, after all the historic hurricanes

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that we have had in the hurricane season, we started

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this journey.

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after hurricane irma, we had actually seen a significant improvement in our

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restoration time , but we still saw that even

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though we had implemented a continuous tree trimming and full inspection service

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, even though we had been improving with our hardening program, we

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saw had more areas to improve and to grow. Many of those areas were

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actually in our lateral system where we were

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trimming vegetation, but we still had an excess ability ,

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or there is still vegetation that was causing impacts to the system.

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with that, the storm secure underground program was born after hurricane irma

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, and the reason why we are coming to tonight is because

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portions of the city of north miami beach have actually

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met specific criteria to be able to receive this

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underground benefit at no up front cost of

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the customers. So, the reason why it is

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important to us to provide this benefit or to actually can mitigate this benefit is

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because we as a data-driven criteria to actually identify

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those neighborhoods and those projects that essentially

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will be converted first.

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so, we looked at the powerline performance during previous storms, such

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as hurricane irma, hurricane matthew, michael.

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we also looked at the outage on those lines specifically due to vegetation,

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and we looked at the outage and performance on those lines

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just on day to day operations. So, these three data points combined over

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the span of 10 years actually allowed us to pinpoint those areas across

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the state that actually need this program. We

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are here today because portions of north

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miami beach meet this criteria. We have already been doing work

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within the city of north miami beach, but we are continuing to grow and

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bring this benefit to more sections. So,

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it is a large undertaking , and that is why it is so important

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for us to the continued partnership with

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the city . We want to make sure that it is clear

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that we undergo a significant outreach process with our residents

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to make sure that they understand exactly

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what this program is , who we are,

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and what exactly this will mean to their property, right? As a property owner,

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I want to make sure you understand, right? I don't know general construction

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if I'm just an average resident. I want to

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make sure that is important. We really start with what is called our conceptual

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design. So, looking at the engineering parts. What is the

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optimal design of this underground project ? Where would

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transformers really go if it is inoperable in our

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best case scenario? And we turn it over to our customer outreach teams.

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my team essentially starts mailing letters

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letting residents know that they have been selected

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for the program . Our selection criteria is based on the

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reliability data of the feeders.

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in the specific city, there are multiple the feeders .

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we target specific areas.

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and then, we start doorknocking. We start making phone calls

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to request easements to place equipment on

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the property , and let the customers know exactly what

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is going to take place.

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because we are needing customer easements to

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actually bring this project to fruition, you will see the reaction of

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a small portion that is also our final design. So, our initial

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design and our final design may differ, right? Depending

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on the location so we have been able to secure, but also, after

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actually understanding any constraints of the projects, any national boundaries,

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are there any issues we did not see initially when we first started

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looking at the project?

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finally, with reach the final design, we actually

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go into our permitting stage.

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that is where there is a significant partner ship with the city,

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right? Want to make sure that we bring as much awareness so you understand

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the volume of locates that we might have

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to call. You understand the volume of permits

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that we may have to request , and you understand really the construction

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process and ultimately, we also collaborate on any of the city improve the projects

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that you may be having, right? So, we are construction

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in the right-of-way, we want to make sure that we understand

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any rogue improvements as well that you may

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be doing. Ultimately, the following year , which in the project over to construction,

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which on average can take four to six month

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depending on the size. I want to mention that throughout the customer

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outreach process , we mail specific communication to the

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property owners.

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so, it is important that residents understand all of the communication

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goes to the property owners. The information

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that we send , almost flyers, if you

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will, the collateral, it is in english and spanish, and actually, after feedback

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with our initial meeting with the city of north

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miami beach, we have actually translated the fact

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sheets to creole. So, we now have it available in three languages.

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so, the big aspect. What work are we actually

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doing within the city? We have actually already

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completed work since the program's inception a few

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years back . What you see on the screen is the number of

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overhead miles that we have converted, and then the customers

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benefited. I do want to clarify that the number of customers is actually

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households, properties. So, if you look at your old

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household, it could've four individuals or five. The impact of the benefits

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that we bring to the city of north miami beach is much larger than just

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what you see on the screen.

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now, we are in active construction, and that is why david mentioned we

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have already been on the ongoing partnership, but what I do want to point our

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attention to is that, as you look at what we

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have previously completed, we are doing in '22, and ultimately, what

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we are going to start doorknocking and essentially

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designing in '23 and ultimately for p

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24 construction, it is continue to increase in volume, right?

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we went from a mile, to four, to five. As the program continues

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to grow , since is a

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decade-long project, you will see that the volume of work will continue

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to increase. Not only in the city of north miami beach,

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but across the state.

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of course, for this, it is important for us to continue

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the ongoing collaboration. Now, I want to just show some high-level

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maps, and we can certainly follow up with an email after this. I

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know it might be a little bit tough to see this on the screen.

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this is a general area of the current work that we have. So, this is the

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2022 construction.

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as well as the 2024 construction that we will be starting to do outreach

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in 2023. We did highlight the entire project stuff

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all within the area. However, there are small portions

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of those projects that fall within miami-dade county jurisdiction . But,

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we still just wanted to show you the high-level

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volume that you have any general neighborhoods. So, as

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a visual representation, I give you all this information of selection criteria

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, fact sheets, letters, borders is actually look like for

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a customer?

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I want to bring attention to the before and after pictures. On the

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before, you typically see the average arial transform. That's typically

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the back of your home. You have a pull

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, you have some type of green cylinder box, and then you

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have this line that is running to your home. That is the

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service line collecting into the meter can.

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that is the average before picture.

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some properties and neighborhoods may

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have those lines in the front of the property as long as

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the reliability criteria is on

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that meter, it would still be eligible for the project. So, that is I have

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anything to do with the selection.

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however, once we have obtained agreement, we have

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selected the program projects, you can

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see the on the after picture, we would remove that arial

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transformer, and actually replace it with

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a high mounted transformer in the front of the property. So,

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that is the number one change. We remember from the back to the

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front to make sure that it gets accessible for us to service throughout the

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life of the piece of equipment , but also,

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to minimize --

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>> so, if somebody has a transformer in their backyard , they will have

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a transformer in the front yard?

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>> that is correct.

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now, not every single home is going to need a transformer.

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just like right now, we might have in arial transformer on the back of

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every single property, we are just requesting

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easements to be able to place those pad mounted transformers in the front

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of the properties, absolutely. Now, in

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the event that there any other utilities on that poll

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, we would top that poll since we are only

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underground in our fpl electric lines.

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a second piece of equipment that you will notice

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is the small connection to the meter box that essentially allows

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the service to actually be received from underground. So, two pieces of

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equipment, you can see that, of course with us

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in proving the reliability, it is also important for us to improve the

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excess ability.

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this avoids any type of future interruptions to customers whenever we have to

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service that equipment. It is our pledge as well that

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we have to restore the property to its original condition

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. We want to be very respectful of the homes, and we do have a dedicated

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team that addresses any of those issues.

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now, one of the largest aspects that has been important for

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us as well is making sure that residents know

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exactly who is knocking on your door, right?

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there could be many sales individuals, solar companies, whatever the case

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may be. We want to make sure that a resident is aware

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of who is knocking. So, beyond the initial

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letter that introduces the program , beyond phone calls, we also knock

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on doors , and what you see pictured is what the average

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customer outreach specialist will look like. So,

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they haven't fpl approved contractor vest, they will have some type of fpl logo

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uniform to edify them as a proper individual , and you also haven't fpl issued

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badge. If there is ever any question from customers

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-- I was thinking my time was done!

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I am almost done, I promise, I promise.

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so, we got the vest, we have the fpl uniform,

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we have the fpl badge. A customer every

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specialist might also have an ipad to take note of any customer inquiries.

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we can also pull customer information and

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take note of any property conditions.

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if there is any types of concerns on whether the individual is a

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valid fpl representative , customers can actually contact the

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number that is listed on their fpl bill , as

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well as on the letter that would have been mailed to the

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property owner. For the work starting in 2023, we

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00:37:26,600 --> 00:37:29,600
expect outreach to start as early as january. So, you can expect

496
00:37:29,600 --> 00:37:32,600
some of this work to begin soon.

497
00:37:32,600 --> 00:37:35,600
>> just to highlight something that you said

498
00:37:35,600 --> 00:37:38,600
real briefly , whoever is going to have work being done in their house

499
00:37:38,600 --> 00:37:42,200
or in their backyard will not

500
00:37:42,600 --> 00:37:45,267
just get something in the mail, they will get a call?

501
00:37:45,267 --> 00:37:46,367
for bulky medication?

502
00:37:46,367 --> 00:37:50,600
>> that is correct. We try to have at least

503
00:37:50,600 --> 00:37:53,600
three different types of touch points.

504
00:37:53,600 --> 00:37:56,167
the first one is a customer letter that gets mailed

505
00:37:56,167 --> 00:37:58,167
to the property owner, the second one

506
00:37:58,167 --> 00:38:02,533
is a phone call to try to set up a type of in

507
00:38:02,533 --> 00:38:03,533
person appointment and affordable month

508
00:38:03,533 --> 00:38:08,533
program. If we don't receive that, that we will go to doorknocking

509
00:38:08,533 --> 00:38:09,533
as well. So, three different touch points to

510
00:38:09,533 --> 00:38:11,533
make sure we committee with every customer.

511
00:38:11,533 --> 00:38:14,533
>> I have a question. >> go ahead.

512
00:38:14,533 --> 00:38:16,367
>> no one is going to be going inside the

513
00:38:16,367 --> 00:38:16,767
homes?

514
00:38:16,767 --> 00:38:18,233
>> that is correct. There is no need to go inside

515
00:38:18,233 --> 00:38:18,700
the property.

516
00:38:18,700 --> 00:38:20,400
>> it is very important that dataset as well.

517
00:38:20,400 --> 00:38:21,000
>> absolutely.

518
00:38:21,000 --> 00:38:23,533
>> so many things are going on nowadays

519
00:38:23,533 --> 00:38:24,533
, everyone is very cautious.

520
00:38:24,533 --> 00:38:28,533
>> absolutely. That is a very good point, mayor. Of course,

521
00:38:28,533 --> 00:38:30,533
for us, it is crucial that we look at the condition of the meter,

522
00:38:30,533 --> 00:38:34,533
we look at the arial transformer, we look at the overall property

523
00:38:34,533 --> 00:38:38,533
for constraints. But nothing that we service is

524
00:38:38,533 --> 00:38:41,533
really inside. So, we would not have to

525
00:38:41,533 --> 00:38:43,533
go inside the property, yep.

526
00:38:43,533 --> 00:38:46,533
so, just as a high level to understand the construction aspect, we

527
00:38:46,533 --> 00:38:50,533
as a method called directional boring that helps us minimize the interruption

528
00:38:50,533 --> 00:38:53,533
and disruption to not only the property, but also

529
00:38:53,533 --> 00:38:55,533
the general city.

530
00:38:59,467 --> 00:39:02,467
so, we can go as deep as 36 inches, so about three feet, and this helps

531
00:39:02,467 --> 00:39:06,467
us avoid any type of tree root systems, any

532
00:39:06,467 --> 00:39:08,467
other utilities that may be underground.

533
00:39:08,467 --> 00:39:11,467
this is the reason why we call for locates and have to partner with the

534
00:39:11,467 --> 00:39:14,467
city, because we want to make sure that

535
00:39:14,467 --> 00:39:16,467
we properly identify and mark whatever is underground.

536
00:39:16,467 --> 00:39:17,467
however, with this, we are able to avoid open trenching. Instead of opening

537
00:39:17,467 --> 00:39:19,467
up and uprooting

538
00:39:21,467 --> 00:39:25,467
the entire for dictation, landscaping, whatever the case may be, we as directional boring

539
00:39:25,467 --> 00:39:29,467
to help us in initialize that. We do this in

540
00:39:29,467 --> 00:39:31,467
the right-of-way.

541
00:39:31,467 --> 00:39:34,467
in the furry picture, you see that you have the home, and then you

542
00:39:34,467 --> 00:39:35,467
have the grass and the sidewalk. That is still within the private property.

543
00:39:35,467 --> 00:39:38,467
up until that sidewalk is where he would

544
00:39:38,467 --> 00:39:41,467
potentially place a pad mounted transformer. They work with

545
00:39:41,467 --> 00:39:46,267
the property owner to of course move that

546
00:39:46,467 --> 00:39:49,467
into a location that is acceptable to them, but also to us from a

547
00:39:49,467 --> 00:39:52,467
construction perspective. But then, the directional boring takes

548
00:39:52,467 --> 00:39:58,400
place in the right-of-way, which is why we need permits.

549
00:39:58,400 --> 00:40:01,400
we do have additional resources if any residents have any questions or if

550
00:40:01,400 --> 00:40:03,400
any of you have any questions as well.

551
00:40:03,400 --> 00:40:07,400
we do have our no own fpl

552
00:40:07,400 --> 00:40:09,400
website where customers can look at asked questions, media events, previously

553
00:40:09,400 --> 00:40:11,400
completed projects, as well as the communication that

554
00:40:11,400 --> 00:40:15,400
will be emailed or mailed, it's easy.

555
00:40:15,400 --> 00:40:18,400
if there is any interest in any of our other underground programs

556
00:40:18,400 --> 00:40:21,400
that are more city or municipality started , then there

557
00:40:21,400 --> 00:40:24,400
is a separate website for that. I do

558
00:40:24,400 --> 00:40:28,400
appreciate the time . We are here for

559
00:40:28,400 --> 00:40:30,400
any questions. We are more than open to continuing to come back, especially

560
00:40:30,400 --> 00:40:31,400
as we continue with outreach.

561
00:40:31,400 --> 00:40:33,400
>> I think we will have some questions, and I

562
00:40:33,400 --> 00:40:36,400
think it is important if we can get that number

563
00:40:36,400 --> 00:40:41,800
and that email link , and be able to have

564
00:40:42,400 --> 00:40:45,233
it on our website if anybody starts looking for that

565
00:40:45,233 --> 00:40:46,330
information.

566
00:40:46,330 --> 00:40:49,330
>> absolutely. >> they will find it

567
00:40:49,200 --> 00:40:51,200
on our website as well.

568
00:40:51,200 --> 00:40:54,567
>> absolutely. >> commissioner smith, you had your hand up?

569
00:40:54,567 --> 00:40:56,100
and commissioner chernoff?

570
00:40:56,100 --> 00:40:58,100
>> I did.

571
00:41:00,333 --> 00:41:03,333
you said that if the poll has other wires on it from something

572
00:41:03,333 --> 00:41:07,333
from a different company , are you reaching out

573
00:41:07,333 --> 00:41:10,333
to try to tempt it so you can eliminate those poles completely?

574
00:41:10,333 --> 00:41:12,333
>> we have had ongoing conversations with the other utilities to communicate

575
00:41:12,333 --> 00:41:14,733
on the transfer ownership

576
00:41:16,333 --> 00:41:21,333
about our underground efforts. Unfortunately, every single utility is at

577
00:41:21,333 --> 00:41:23,333
their own discretion.

578
00:41:23,333 --> 00:41:26,333
I can tell you that we have made contact and we committee with them on

579
00:41:26,333 --> 00:41:30,333
the ownership of the actual ownership of the poles, but

580
00:41:30,333 --> 00:41:32,233
beyond that , you know, I can't speak to anything.

581
00:41:32,233 --> 00:41:33,633
>> who's poles are they? Electric?

582
00:41:33,633 --> 00:41:35,333
the telephone? Who's poles?

583
00:41:35,333 --> 00:41:37,333
>> it may vary.

584
00:41:39,333 --> 00:41:42,333
I will tell you though that if that

585
00:41:42,333 --> 00:41:45,333
poll was originally owned by fpl , and we remove our electric lines,

586
00:41:45,333 --> 00:41:48,333
we would still maintain ownership

587
00:41:50,333 --> 00:41:52,333
until there is any other type of agreement or discussion with

588
00:41:52,333 --> 00:41:55,500
other utilities. We understand that is a significant concern for the city

589
00:41:55,500 --> 00:41:56,200
and residents.

590
00:41:56,200 --> 00:42:00,267
>> my other question is , and some of

591
00:42:00,267 --> 00:42:06,267
those areas , we hope to one day not have septic tanks.

592
00:42:06,267 --> 00:42:11,267
so, you are placing of this, are you being aware where

593
00:42:11,267 --> 00:42:15,267
the septic tank is? Because we are going to try

594
00:42:15,267 --> 00:42:17,267
to tie up to the sewers.

595
00:42:17,267 --> 00:42:19,667
as you are doing this, trying to follow that plan

596
00:42:19,667 --> 00:42:20,233
as well?

597
00:42:20,233 --> 00:42:23,100
>> you know, I can't speak to that specifically, but I

598
00:42:23,100 --> 00:42:24,633
can get back to commissioner.

599
00:42:24,633 --> 00:42:25,233
>> okay.

600
00:42:25,233 --> 00:42:28,833
that is a very important thing.

601
00:42:30,267 --> 00:42:32,267
>> commissioner david scott, public works. Absolutely, that is

602
00:42:32,267 --> 00:42:35,267
one of the reason we have ongoing commitment meetings.

603
00:42:35,267 --> 00:42:39,267
we have all of our partner agencies in that room

604
00:42:39,267 --> 00:42:41,267
with us.

605
00:42:42,267 --> 00:42:45,267
water is there, code is there, of course, public works and any utility

606
00:42:45,267 --> 00:42:48,267
that is looking to permit within the right-of-way . Our

607
00:42:48,267 --> 00:42:52,467
goal is to coordinate our current work

608
00:42:54,267 --> 00:43:00,200
. Of course, we don't have one agency going and digging of the roadway,

609
00:43:00,200 --> 00:43:03,200
and then come right back and have a conflict later. So, that

610
00:43:03,200 --> 00:43:05,200
is our purpose for bringing fpl into these

611
00:43:05,200 --> 00:43:10,600
meetings, as well as it those other utilities, yes.

612
00:43:11,200 --> 00:43:14,200
>> that is very important. You know, I had experience with moving

613
00:43:14,200 --> 00:43:18,200
that box. I have had experience in the past. Somebody wanted to

614
00:43:18,200 --> 00:43:21,200
purchase a home, and they did not want the box in their backyard.

615
00:43:21,200 --> 00:43:27,200
so, the way worked at the time is you can move

616
00:43:27,200 --> 00:43:30,200
a box if you pay for it, and you find somebody else who was willing

617
00:43:30,200 --> 00:43:33,200
to take it on their property. So, my question is

618
00:43:33,200 --> 00:43:36,200
as you move these to the front , is any

619
00:43:36,200 --> 00:43:39,200
landscaping going to be done?

620
00:43:42,200 --> 00:43:45,200
anything to not go down the sidewalk and look at

621
00:43:45,200 --> 00:43:47,200
these boxes? Anything at all incorporated in this?

622
00:43:47,200 --> 00:43:50,800
>> sure, that is a for concern.

623
00:43:51,200 --> 00:43:53,200
before I fully answer your question, I

624
00:43:53,200 --> 00:43:57,200
do want to clarify that every single property is a potential location for

625
00:43:57,200 --> 00:43:59,200
a transformer.

626
00:43:59,200 --> 00:44:04,600
until it's not. Essentially, we have to run calculations

627
00:44:06,200 --> 00:44:09,200
on how many homes we can actually feed from one transformer.

628
00:44:09,200 --> 00:44:11,200
one of our goals is to make sure that it

629
00:44:11,200 --> 00:44:14,200
is as efficient as possible , and we don't have a

630
00:44:14,200 --> 00:44:16,200
transformer in every single home, right? Aesthetically, that can be

631
00:44:16,200 --> 00:44:19,200
a concern for customers. Now, we actually defy

632
00:44:19,200 --> 00:44:22,200
a viable location, and we have agreement from a resident, we work

633
00:44:22,200 --> 00:44:25,200
with them to of course move it to probably the left or right

634
00:44:25,200 --> 00:44:28,200
side of the property to be able to minimize the visual obstruction

635
00:44:28,200 --> 00:44:32,200
if there is any type of vegetation that may

636
00:44:32,200 --> 00:44:38,200
be requested by the customer. Initially, there is that customer's expense.

637
00:44:38,200 --> 00:44:40,633
but if there is any concern, we like to handle it.

638
00:44:40,633 --> 00:44:41,833
on a case-by-case basis.

639
00:44:41,833 --> 00:44:46,200
>> I must say, it is a big challenge. Fulford

640
00:44:46,200 --> 00:44:49,200
does not have large lots. Many of them have

641
00:44:49,200 --> 00:44:52,200
the garage or carport, or their driveway where they park

642
00:44:52,200 --> 00:44:58,133
, and in the park another car between their property line

643
00:44:58,133 --> 00:45:01,133
and where the car is parked on their driveway. So, if you put one

644
00:45:01,133 --> 00:45:07,133
of those boxes there , they are not just going to have

645
00:45:07,133 --> 00:45:10,133
a different look to their house, they will also lose the parking place.

646
00:45:10,133 --> 00:45:11,133
>> absolutely. I think you bring up a

647
00:45:11,133 --> 00:45:16,133
good point where sometimes, those areas that may be the most

648
00:45:16,133 --> 00:45:22,133
highly populated and condensed are really those that need it the

649
00:45:22,133 --> 00:45:25,133
most. So, we have been working very hard to

650
00:45:25,133 --> 00:45:28,133
ensure that we continue bringing those benefits and look to the constraints

651
00:45:28,133 --> 00:45:31,133
that are faced with in that property , because you're

652
00:45:31,133 --> 00:45:32,133
absolutely correct.

653
00:45:32,133 --> 00:45:35,133
it is a constraints, but I think that is one of the ways that

654
00:45:35,133 --> 00:45:39,133
we try to make sure that we still deliver this benefit

655
00:45:39,133 --> 00:45:43,133
, and try to understand what solutions are feasible even

656
00:45:43,133 --> 00:45:44,133
with those issues.

657
00:45:44,133 --> 00:45:47,133
>> I, for one, appreciate it very much. My last question is when

658
00:45:47,133 --> 00:45:52,133
the money dries up for the ones you have currently identified as your

659
00:45:52,133 --> 00:45:55,733
starting point , will you be expanding

660
00:45:58,670 --> 00:45:59,670
so that we can try to get the community underground?

661
00:45:59,670 --> 00:46:03,670
>> I am so glad you asked that question.

662
00:46:03,670 --> 00:46:07,670
so, I can actually share that as of october this year. During

663
00:46:07,670 --> 00:46:10,670
hurricane in of all times, we received full approval

664
00:46:10,670 --> 00:46:13,670
on the for the public service commission to

665
00:46:13,670 --> 00:46:16,670
have this as a full vetted project. When we initially started

666
00:46:16,670 --> 00:46:22,667
after hurricane irma, you're in a pilot stage. We were learning

667
00:46:25,670 --> 00:46:27,670
and development this. We now have full approval to continue with

668
00:46:27,670 --> 00:46:29,670
this program moving forward. Now, I can tell you

669
00:46:29,670 --> 00:46:31,670
that, because we are regulated by the for the public service commission,

670
00:46:31,670 --> 00:46:34,670
we file on an ongoing basis to ensure that

671
00:46:34,670 --> 00:46:36,670
we show what products have actually been

672
00:46:36,670 --> 00:46:39,670
selected based on the reliability criteria, and then we

673
00:46:39,670 --> 00:46:43,670
go back and say hey, this is what we actually completed what we

674
00:46:43,670 --> 00:46:46,670
are actually able to accomplish.

675
00:46:46,670 --> 00:46:49,670
so, we have full intent to continue moving forward with underground all

676
00:46:49,670 --> 00:46:51,670
5.7 million of our customers if feasible.

677
00:46:51,670 --> 00:46:54,200
>> and what is currently on the table right now, when is the completion date?

678
00:46:54,200 --> 00:46:58,000
>> it is expected to start construction in 2024

679
00:46:58,000 --> 00:47:01,000
. If we receive full customer agreements as well

680
00:47:01,000 --> 00:47:03,000
as permits.

681
00:47:03,000 --> 00:47:06,000
>> something a wonderful plan, and I wish you could get the other utilities

682
00:47:06,000 --> 00:47:07,933
to agree so there is everything underground.

683
00:47:07,933 --> 00:47:08,867
that is a nice goal.

684
00:47:08,867 --> 00:47:10,867
>> thank you, absolutely.

685
00:47:11,000 --> 00:47:13,000
>> thank you very much.

686
00:47:13,000 --> 00:47:16,000
>> you had a question, commissioner ?

687
00:47:16,000 --> 00:47:21,000
>> thank you. I appreciate your bring this forward. My question was answered

688
00:47:21,000 --> 00:47:24,000
, one of them, but when the rest of the city would get

689
00:47:24,000 --> 00:47:26,000
it. You are thing that we all will eventually. All of the six parents

690
00:47:26,000 --> 00:47:31,000
the hurricanes and everything, but this is more to the city manager and

691
00:47:31,000 --> 00:47:33,000
the city.

692
00:47:34,000 --> 00:47:37,000
can we do a job or a better job of making sure that cable,

693
00:47:37,000 --> 00:47:40,000
anyone else on that line, telephone can all

694
00:47:40,000 --> 00:47:45,400
coordinate with fpl's that we don't rip it up

695
00:47:46,000 --> 00:47:48,000
multiple times?

696
00:47:48,000 --> 00:47:51,000
>> yes. As the public works director stated, right now, we

697
00:47:51,000 --> 00:47:55,000
are involved in all of them in the meetings, so we will continue

698
00:47:55,000 --> 00:47:58,000
to do so. Thank you.

699
00:48:00,933 --> 00:48:01,933
>> commissioner smukler? >> thank you,

700
00:48:01,933 --> 00:48:05,933
mr. Mayor. The stop is commenced, we know that. The oak grove area,

701
00:48:05,933 --> 00:48:09,933
I have seen a lot of this work already being done

702
00:48:09,933 --> 00:48:12,933
. In the boxes, you know, a lot of these homes,

703
00:48:12,933 --> 00:48:15,933
the driveway area , and the front yard area

704
00:48:15,933 --> 00:48:18,933
is not really that spacious.

705
00:48:20,933 --> 00:48:21,933
these green boxes, although they may be more efficient as far as, you know,

706
00:48:21,933 --> 00:48:24,933
restoring power and et cetera

707
00:48:27,933 --> 00:48:30,933
, they are a little bit of an eyesore in people's

708
00:48:30,933 --> 00:48:32,933
front yards. But, I have seen a lot of the work

709
00:48:32,933 --> 00:48:37,933
being done already. What I would ask is that

710
00:48:37,933 --> 00:48:40,933
, you know, you commented that all of these holes , and then there is

711
00:48:40,933 --> 00:48:45,133
just dirt and rock. If we can

712
00:48:46,933 --> 00:48:51,933
speed up the process of, you know, making the swells look better

713
00:48:51,933 --> 00:48:53,933
, and putting grass where it needs to

714
00:48:53,933 --> 00:48:56,867
be, that would be the ask, because that is what I

715
00:48:56,867 --> 00:49:01,867
am noticing when I try that particular neighborhood, or those neighborhoods.

716
00:49:01,867 --> 00:49:04,867
and I think aside from that, there was another

717
00:49:04,867 --> 00:49:07,867
question that I had as well relating to fpl, but not this

718
00:49:07,867 --> 00:49:11,867
particular project. When you guys are bringing in new polls

719
00:49:11,867 --> 00:49:13,733
--you don't have an answer?

720
00:49:13,733 --> 00:49:16,533
>> I don't, but I can address that really

721
00:49:16,533 --> 00:49:18,567
question related to restoration.

722
00:49:18,567 --> 00:49:19,367
>> okay, let's

723
00:49:19,367 --> 00:49:20,333
do the first one.

724
00:49:20,333 --> 00:49:23,333
>> agree completely on the restoration.

725
00:49:25,867 --> 00:49:28,867
it's frankly quite transparently one of the challenges that we face,

726
00:49:28,867 --> 00:49:31,867
because when we are actually doing directional

727
00:49:31,867 --> 00:49:34,867
boring and under growling the intersection of the neighborhood, it is not just,

728
00:49:34,867 --> 00:49:37,867
you know, one home, two homes. It can be a significant portion of a

729
00:49:37,867 --> 00:49:42,867
neighborhood or an area. Restoration for us takes place at the end of the project

730
00:49:42,867 --> 00:49:46,867
, because then we are looking at sod, we are looking at what concerns

731
00:49:46,867 --> 00:49:50,867
or maybe , and we want to address everything

732
00:49:50,867 --> 00:49:52,867
at once. I do appreciate the feedback, and if there's anything we can improve

733
00:49:52,867 --> 00:49:57,670
on this year, we definitely welcome it.

734
00:49:57,800 --> 00:49:58,800
I will turn it over to chris, and maybe he can answer the other question.

735
00:49:58,800 --> 00:50:04,800
>> I had another question about the boxes. If there is opportunity

736
00:50:04,800 --> 00:50:07,800
to make them an art project or something

737
00:50:07,800 --> 00:50:10,800
like that? I don't know what's, you know, where your purview is over that,

738
00:50:10,800 --> 00:50:16,800
but I see certain utility boxes that are in, you know,

739
00:50:16,800 --> 00:50:19,800
on an intersection, like a north miami for instance , they have

740
00:50:19,800 --> 00:50:22,800
an art project that they started over there were

741
00:50:22,800 --> 00:50:25,800
these utility boxes are covered with, you know, very good

742
00:50:25,800 --> 00:50:28,200
art from different artists.

743
00:50:29,800 --> 00:50:34,800
I was thinking I might be something that you would want to consider. And

744
00:50:34,800 --> 00:50:36,800
then, for the next question , I can ask christopher.

745
00:50:36,800 --> 00:50:38,800
>> I think christopher is

746
00:50:38,800 --> 00:50:40,800
a guy for those two things. Thank you, happy holidays.

747
00:50:40,800 --> 00:50:42,800
>> no pressure.

748
00:50:47,800 --> 00:50:51,800
>> so, every member couple months ago, I never thing I wanted to talk

749
00:50:51,800 --> 00:50:53,800
to. I am noticing that as we drive, you know, throughout this region that

750
00:50:53,800 --> 00:50:57,400
there are new polls being erected.

751
00:50:57,733 --> 00:50:58,733
however, the older polls are being cut,

752
00:50:58,733 --> 00:51:01,133
and not totally removed.

753
00:51:01,733 --> 00:51:07,733
it is almost excessive to see all of these polls, sometimes

754
00:51:07,733 --> 00:51:10,733
two or three poles back to back. Most of the polls that are being

755
00:51:10,733 --> 00:51:12,733
cut in half don't have any function. Sometimes, what you are

756
00:51:12,733 --> 00:51:15,733
doing with these polls is you are just attaching

757
00:51:15,733 --> 00:51:18,733
some sort of a metal object to it, and running the line,

758
00:51:18,733 --> 00:51:22,733
running the one of the lines through it to seem as if

759
00:51:22,733 --> 00:51:25,733
it has some sort of a use.

760
00:51:25,733 --> 00:51:28,733
but, my question is overall, are you planning on removing

761
00:51:28,733 --> 00:51:30,733
these polls completely?

762
00:51:31,733 --> 00:51:34,833
or is that the way you guys are planning on moving forward

763
00:51:34,833 --> 00:51:36,300
with these poor placements?

764
00:51:36,300 --> 00:51:36,900
>> sure.

765
00:51:36,900 --> 00:51:42,300
if I can go back to your first question

766
00:51:43,733 --> 00:51:46,733
, and then into the second one, and finish with the third, so, any restoration concerns

767
00:51:46,733 --> 00:51:48,733
or complaint that you receive, you can forward

768
00:51:48,733 --> 00:51:51,733
them to myself, or staff can also reach out to the

769
00:51:51,733 --> 00:51:57,667
account managers assigned to north miami beach, and we will get it to

770
00:51:57,667 --> 00:51:59,367
the ssu btm to address it right away, right? As weekly

771
00:51:59,367 --> 00:51:59,967
as he can, right?

772
00:51:59,967 --> 00:52:01,667
>> you've done that before, I know .

773
00:52:01,667 --> 00:52:03,667
>> we try to

774
00:52:03,667 --> 00:52:07,667
do if it can be addressed right away because we are so in construction

775
00:52:07,667 --> 00:52:10,667
and we need to go back to that location for whatever reason, we can

776
00:52:10,667 --> 00:52:12,667
indicate that back, but we will make sure

777
00:52:12,667 --> 00:52:15,667
they have it on their punchlist so they do a before they close

778
00:52:15,667 --> 00:52:18,667
the project out. In regards to the transformer boxes , we do have

779
00:52:18,667 --> 00:52:24,667
a program that has some rules and regulations in terms

780
00:52:24,667 --> 00:52:27,667
of putting a covering on it. We don't cover that at our cause. It would

781
00:52:27,667 --> 00:52:30,667
be something that the city would have to cover if you

782
00:52:30,667 --> 00:52:33,667
do choose to move forward. But, as a preset number of designs that

783
00:52:33,667 --> 00:52:34,667
are approved to ensure that we can identify our boxes and it outage.

784
00:52:34,667 --> 00:52:37,667
the last thing you want is a crew out

785
00:52:37,667 --> 00:52:40,667
there patrolling a neighborhood in the dark trying to find a box and

786
00:52:40,667 --> 00:52:44,667
not be able to identify it, and then it has

787
00:52:44,667 --> 00:52:47,667
to be certain material that is, for safety

788
00:52:47,667 --> 00:52:49,667
reasons, on the equipment, right?

789
00:52:49,667 --> 00:52:51,667
and I can get more information to either mr.

790
00:52:51,667 --> 00:52:53,667
scott or to the city manager's office about the program, and then the last

791
00:52:53,667 --> 00:52:56,600
question regarding the polls , the new polls

792
00:52:56,600 --> 00:52:59,600
that you see being installed

793
00:53:01,600 --> 00:53:03,600
are for the feeder lines, right? When I first

794
00:53:03,600 --> 00:53:05,600
came up and talked about transition lines, then there is the feeder lines,

795
00:53:05,600 --> 00:53:08,600
which is like trunks, and then you have

796
00:53:08,600 --> 00:53:14,000
the laterals, which is what ssu p is addressing.

797
00:53:15,600 --> 00:53:18,600
her towards the end of that feeder hardening program. We are placing

798
00:53:18,600 --> 00:53:20,600
all the older women and concrete polls with newer, stronger ones that are

799
00:53:20,600 --> 00:53:24,600
built to or designed to maximum building standards

800
00:53:24,600 --> 00:53:28,600
, right? Make sure they don't fail, if we do need to do repairs,

801
00:53:28,600 --> 00:53:32,600
we don't have to replace the whole line of

802
00:53:32,600 --> 00:53:33,600
polls, right?

803
00:53:33,600 --> 00:53:37,600
what you are referencing is called dole polls, right? When you have a

804
00:53:37,600 --> 00:53:41,600
pull, and we replace it, there is a pnl

805
00:53:41,600 --> 00:53:46,600
. There could be at&t, the could be broadcast

806
00:53:46,600 --> 00:53:48,600
, there is a whole number of utilities in the telecom

807
00:53:48,600 --> 00:53:51,600
industry that you attach to our polls as well.

808
00:53:51,600 --> 00:53:54,600
what happens is when we come into install a new one, we will first

809
00:53:54,600 --> 00:53:57,600
transfer our facilities over, that includes the wires, insulators,

810
00:53:57,600 --> 00:54:01,600
switches, transformers. We will then cut the old pole right above where

811
00:54:01,600 --> 00:54:04,600
the telecoms travel , and we will then notify

812
00:54:04,600 --> 00:54:09,400
those of the utilities to then transfer over.

813
00:54:09,600 --> 00:54:12,600
some of them are more responsive than others to move over in a

814
00:54:12,600 --> 00:54:14,600
timely manner. Recently, there was some legislation passed in tallahassee

815
00:54:14,600 --> 00:54:18,600
to place and time constraints on that , and we

816
00:54:18,600 --> 00:54:23,600
are trying to work through that with our partnering utilities

817
00:54:23,600 --> 00:54:26,600
to move faster. But, our ultimate goal is to remove all of

818
00:54:26,600 --> 00:54:30,200
the dole polls, the old polls

819
00:54:31,600 --> 00:54:33,600
, once they are what we call free and clear.

820
00:54:33,600 --> 00:54:35,600
there is nothing left attached to them. So, you did mention that there

821
00:54:35,600 --> 00:54:38,600
are symbols that are free and clear. If

822
00:54:38,600 --> 00:54:41,600
there are some that are in the city, you can pass those to myself,

823
00:54:41,600 --> 00:54:42,600
or staff has identified them. You can

824
00:54:42,600 --> 00:54:47,600
send it to the account manager, and we'll get them to the hardening team,

825
00:54:47,600 --> 00:54:50,600
which is a different team from amy, and we will get this removed

826
00:54:50,600 --> 00:54:52,600
right away.

827
00:54:52,600 --> 00:54:55,600
it is our goal to remove every dole pole once they are free and

828
00:54:55,600 --> 00:54:56,670
clear.

829
00:54:56,670 --> 00:55:02,533
>> thank you, we appreciate it. Any other questions for mr. Christopher?

830
00:55:02,533 --> 00:55:07,533
no, he had gotten his question answered when you asked. Okay.

831
00:55:07,533 --> 00:55:13,533
listen, I hope you keep us updated with this project as

832
00:55:13,533 --> 00:55:17,533
it progresses. I know all of us are very anxious to see this

833
00:55:17,533 --> 00:55:19,533
take place.

834
00:55:19,533 --> 00:55:25,533
I know the residents of eastern shores will be ecstatic

835
00:55:26,533 --> 00:55:29,533
. For decades, we've been waiting for those

836
00:55:29,533 --> 00:55:31,533
polls, because the other ones mean so much,

837
00:55:31,533 --> 00:55:33,533
they look like they are going to already come down on your car. But,

838
00:55:33,533 --> 00:55:35,533
you have our full support, and we look forward to seeing your team out

839
00:55:35,533 --> 00:55:38,533
in the field, and working together with staff

840
00:55:38,533 --> 00:55:43,533
to ensure that they are informed of what is going on so nobody

841
00:55:43,533 --> 00:55:45,670
takes advantage of any residence.

842
00:55:45,670 --> 00:55:46,267
that is very most important.

843
00:55:46,267 --> 00:55:48,267
>> thank you,

844
00:55:48,533 --> 00:55:50,533
and a preachy the supporting words.

845
00:55:50,533 --> 00:55:53,533
one thing that we have found successful in the I highly encourage to if you

846
00:55:53,533 --> 00:55:56,467
would welcome it is we can come back and give an update

847
00:55:56,467 --> 00:55:59,467
just before we start construction so that, even

848
00:55:59,467 --> 00:56:02,467
though we are having to mitigation with the

849
00:56:02,467 --> 00:56:03,967
city staff , we would love to be able to

850
00:56:03,967 --> 00:56:05,100
give it directly to you as well.

851
00:56:05,100 --> 00:56:07,100
>> that would help.

852
00:56:08,467 --> 00:56:11,467
>> thank you, happy holidays. >> thank you, christopher, thank you. Okay,

853
00:56:11,467 --> 00:56:13,467
great presentation.

854
00:56:17,467 --> 00:56:19,467
all right, folks, we are going to move on

855
00:56:19,467 --> 00:56:26,467
to public comment at this time. Another, that is the next item.

856
00:56:26,467 --> 00:56:28,670
I'm sorry, one second, madam clerk. Commissioner

857
00:56:28,670 --> 00:56:28,633
has a question.

858
00:56:28,633 --> 00:56:31,467
>> madam clerk, could you refresh

859
00:56:31,467 --> 00:56:35,467
my memory what was pulled from the consent agenda

860
00:56:35,467 --> 00:56:37,467
by commissioner smukler please?

861
00:56:37,467 --> 00:56:42,900
>> sure. It is nine point one for , one second. Yes.

862
00:56:42,900 --> 00:56:45,300
>> and 9.15. >> number 15 is deferred.

863
00:56:47,670 --> 00:56:48,200
>> deferred? Okay.

864
00:56:48,200 --> 00:56:48,967
mr. Mayor?

865
00:56:48,967 --> 00:56:50,967
>> go ahead.

866
00:56:52,467 --> 00:56:55,467
>> principal public comment? >> yes, please.

867
00:56:56,400 --> 00:56:59,400
anybody wishing to speak in public comment, please kindly come up

868
00:56:59,400 --> 00:57:02,400
and put your name on the list. If you would like

869
00:57:02,400 --> 00:57:05,400
. We have a list appear.

870
00:57:07,400 --> 00:57:10,400
>> good evening, everyone. The mayor commission of the city of

871
00:57:10,400 --> 00:57:15,400
north miami beach has opened the meeting for public comment.

872
00:57:15,400 --> 00:57:17,400
there is a three minutes time limit for each

873
00:57:17,400 --> 00:57:20,400
speaker. Speakers will be called to the

874
00:57:20,400 --> 00:57:21,400
podium. Please state your name and the

875
00:57:21,400 --> 00:57:23,400
organization what you're presenting.

876
00:57:23,400 --> 00:57:25,400
the mayor commission of the city of north miami beach

877
00:57:25,400 --> 00:57:27,400
recognizes the importance of civility.

878
00:57:27,400 --> 00:57:29,400
the city of north maybe beach requests that everyone

879
00:57:29,400 --> 00:57:32,400
in attendance to exercise civility towards each

880
00:57:32,400 --> 00:57:35,400
other at all times . Our first speaker is

881
00:57:35,400 --> 00:57:39,600
emily pons, and the norman axle men.

882
00:57:42,400 --> 00:57:45,400
>> folks, out of respect and time for everybody,

883
00:57:45,400 --> 00:57:48,400
we will hear everybody speaking. There is no booing, there is no applause.

884
00:57:48,400 --> 00:57:53,400
we are here to just hear the comments and move forward.

885
00:57:53,400 --> 00:57:54,400
as public comments, so it is not interactive.

886
00:57:54,400 --> 00:57:56,400
so everybody knows,

887
00:58:02,333 --> 00:58:04,333
you can't come appear and ask questions and expect us

888
00:58:04,333 --> 00:58:07,333
to answer them back. If you do have a question, and it is in

889
00:58:07,333 --> 00:58:12,333
your statements, we will have staff try to address it on the side of it

890
00:58:12,333 --> 00:58:15,333
is something that we can do right away. Go ahead, speaker.

891
00:58:15,333 --> 00:58:17,333
>> thank you.

892
00:58:17,333 --> 00:58:19,667
>> you can bring the microphone down to use we can

893
00:58:19,667 --> 00:58:21,670
hear you. Don't be embarrassed.

894
00:58:21,670 --> 00:58:21,567
>> you

895
00:58:21,567 --> 00:58:22,467
hear me clearly?

896
00:58:22,467 --> 00:58:24,333
>> a little bit closer.

897
00:58:24,333 --> 00:58:25,233
>> hello?

898
00:58:25,233 --> 00:58:26,433
oh, okay. Now?

899
00:58:26,433 --> 00:58:28,433
>> yes.

900
00:58:31,333 --> 00:58:35,533
>> okay, thank you. Good afternoon, mayor, commissioners

901
00:58:36,333 --> 00:58:38,733
. First and foremost , thank

902
00:58:40,333 --> 00:58:42,333
you for the opportunity to participate today.

903
00:58:42,333 --> 00:58:44,333
>> speaker, positioning for

904
00:58:44,333 --> 00:58:45,300
the record?

905
00:58:45,300 --> 00:58:49,500
>> yes, sorry. My name is emily pons,

906
00:58:51,333 --> 00:58:54,933
lavon 1870 northeast 157 three . I am here

907
00:58:57,267 --> 00:59:00,267
to address some recent incidents that have occurred

908
00:59:00,267 --> 00:59:04,467
in my neighborhood. On november 21st , on

909
00:59:06,267 --> 00:59:09,867
158th street and northeast 15th place,

910
00:59:11,267 --> 00:59:14,267
I was shot several times. On november 22nd ,

911
00:59:14,267 --> 00:59:21,267
the same house was hit again, this time , over 30 shots were fired. On

912
00:59:21,267 --> 00:59:24,267
november 23rd, the day before thanksgiving, our residents

913
00:59:24,267 --> 00:59:27,867
at the intersection of northeast 18, and

914
00:59:30,267 --> 00:59:33,267
158th street was shot nine times. On of them are 30th

915
00:59:33,267 --> 00:59:36,267
, a house on 158 , halfway between

916
00:59:39,267 --> 00:59:44,670
northeast 18th and northeast 19 was shot 15 times in

917
00:59:45,267 --> 00:59:48,267
the middle of the night.

918
00:59:48,267 --> 00:59:51,267
on december 10th, several shots were fired

919
00:59:51,267 --> 00:59:55,467
in taylor park around 1030 at night. This

920
00:59:57,200 --> 01:00:00,200
is apparent that must clearly demonstrate a need for additional

921
01:00:00,200 --> 01:00:03,200
safety protocols alongside a greater police presence

922
01:00:03,200 --> 01:00:05,200
in the neighborhood.

923
01:00:06,200 --> 01:00:09,200
there is a community of individuals that

924
01:00:09,200 --> 01:00:11,200
deeply care about these issues.

925
01:00:11,200 --> 01:00:14,200
many of whom have felt neglected in the

926
01:00:14,200 --> 01:00:18,200
past years by the local government and law enforcement.

927
01:00:18,200 --> 01:00:24,200
we are now requesting a formal meeting in which the topics of police present is

928
01:00:24,200 --> 01:00:29,600
streamlining traffic control measures such as speed bumps and

929
01:00:30,200 --> 01:00:32,200
better signage .

930
01:00:33,200 --> 01:00:38,200
we, as a community, want to be better informed about the efforts the city is making

931
01:00:38,200 --> 01:00:41,200
to ensure an acceptable level of public safety , and

932
01:00:41,200 --> 01:00:45,200
we would like to be given process --

933
01:00:45,200 --> 01:00:48,800
progress updates on the time forward.

934
01:00:54,200 --> 01:00:57,133
let's show those that believe real change is

935
01:00:57,133 --> 01:00:59,133
not possible that it is. I believe the time is

936
01:00:59,133 --> 01:01:03,133
right to fix the lack of follow-through that has left many residents wary

937
01:01:03,133 --> 01:01:08,133
in the past by addressing these issues head-on, and

938
01:01:08,133 --> 01:01:11,133
continuing until we are no longer afraid of

939
01:01:11,133 --> 01:01:15,133
going out side at night. Thank you so much.

940
01:01:15,133 --> 01:01:19,933
>> mr. Manager, can the police chief or somebody

941
01:01:21,133 --> 01:01:24,133
come up and address this? Because I've got

942
01:01:24,133 --> 01:01:25,133
to tell you, I do know that my colleagues, but this is

943
01:01:25,133 --> 01:01:27,700
definitely something on my concern that has been going on for quite

944
01:01:27,700 --> 01:01:28,200
some time.

945
01:01:28,200 --> 01:01:30,200
>> yes, definitely. Chief?

946
01:01:31,133 --> 01:01:34,133
>> obsolete. Good evening, mayor and commission. We

947
01:01:34,133 --> 01:01:36,133
are aware of

948
01:01:40,133 --> 01:01:46,133
the recent high visibility in the crime areas, and what has taken place

949
01:01:46,133 --> 01:01:49,133
to take care of these incidences that

950
01:01:49,133 --> 01:01:52,133
have been happening in the city. As soon as we realize that there is an

951
01:01:52,133 --> 01:01:57,670
uptick in this type of violent crime, we neatly put

952
01:01:57,670 --> 01:01:58,670
a detail together.

953
01:01:58,670 --> 01:02:04,670
we have put out technical teams, we put out our a 13 team,

954
01:02:04,670 --> 01:02:07,670
we did it around the hours of this type of crime is

955
01:02:07,670 --> 01:02:10,670
occurring. He reached out to our local agencies,

956
01:02:10,670 --> 01:02:13,670
miami-dade county, miami gardens, north miami. We are all experiencing

957
01:02:13,670 --> 01:02:19,670
these types of crimes in our city. The target person

958
01:02:19,670 --> 01:02:22,670
was actually the one that these shootings were taking

959
01:02:22,670 --> 01:02:24,670
place, we have received leads.

960
01:02:24,670 --> 01:02:27,667
we are working those leads actively.

961
01:02:28,670 --> 01:02:32,670
we are also prepared to go ahead and do a pack

962
01:02:32,670 --> 01:02:35,670
meeting, which is called police and community together

963
01:02:35,670 --> 01:02:39,670
to get out there, because our concerns are the safety of

964
01:02:39,670 --> 01:02:45,667
our residents. I am actively using every resource in my power

965
01:02:46,670 --> 01:02:48,670
to protect our residents.

966
01:02:48,670 --> 01:02:52,670
I have already immediately put out different details

967
01:02:52,670 --> 01:02:55,667
so that we can combat this.

968
01:02:57,000 --> 01:02:58,000
we have taken three guns off the street since that

969
01:02:58,000 --> 01:03:01,000
time. We have made several arrests. So, we are doing

970
01:03:01,000 --> 01:03:06,000
everything we can, but we can't do it alone. We have

971
01:03:06,000 --> 01:03:08,000
to have our eyes and ears of our residents to call us. I

972
01:03:08,000 --> 01:03:10,000
have also put out undercover units.

973
01:03:10,000 --> 01:03:13,000
so, we are trying to find who these people

974
01:03:13,000 --> 01:03:16,000
are that are creating these types of crimes, but

975
01:03:16,000 --> 01:03:19,000
I need the citizens help. So, if you are

976
01:03:19,000 --> 01:03:23,000
afraid, you can remain anonymous , you can call

977
01:03:23,000 --> 01:03:27,000
crime stoppers, you can also call me directly , and

978
01:03:27,000 --> 01:03:29,533
we can will do whatever we can to get out there and protect

979
01:03:29,533 --> 01:03:30,200
our citizens.

980
01:03:30,200 --> 01:03:33,000
>> and those number so they can call?

981
01:03:33,000 --> 01:03:35,400
>> for crime stoppers is

982
01:03:37,000 --> 01:03:40,000
305471 tips . Directly for me is 305949

983
01:03:43,000 --> 01:03:48,400
--it's easy, 305-948-2995 . That is directly to me.

984
01:03:51,000 --> 01:03:54,000
with your permission and your approval, we would like to go

985
01:03:54,000 --> 01:03:58,000
ahead and set up a pack meeting in that area, which is considered

986
01:03:58,000 --> 01:04:01,000
zone five , if you guys want to discuss a timeframe

987
01:04:01,000 --> 01:04:04,000
later, we will be ready to prepare it. We will get out there

988
01:04:04,000 --> 01:04:07,000
and get the notices to the neighbors to make sure that we have a full team

989
01:04:07,000 --> 01:04:09,000
at that time.

990
01:04:10,000 --> 01:04:13,000
>> thank you. >> you are welcome.

991
01:04:13,000 --> 01:04:19,000
>> I recommend that we let the manager set that up, and

992
01:04:19,000 --> 01:04:22,000
let them be visible to not only the neighbors,

993
01:04:22,000 --> 01:04:25,000
but to here with the neighbors have to share with you.

994
01:04:25,000 --> 01:04:28,000
>> excuse me, mayor, thank you. You know, there is a time

995
01:04:28,000 --> 01:04:31,000
where we are having the pack meetings more

996
01:04:31,000 --> 01:04:34,600
often, and it kind of stopped.

997
01:04:36,000 --> 01:04:39,000
so, if not just in her neighborhood, but if we could start

998
01:04:39,000 --> 01:04:40,000
them up again in the different neighborhoods, especially the ones that were missed?

999
01:04:40,000 --> 01:04:43,000
>> absently. We usually try to have two

1000
01:04:43,000 --> 01:04:47,200
meetings per zone each year. Usually goes

1001
01:04:49,000 --> 01:04:52,000
according to the crime track.

1002
01:04:54,000 --> 01:04:56,670
something like this, we are prepared to go ahead and set up

1003
01:04:56,670 --> 01:04:56,600
that meeting.

1004
01:04:56,600 --> 01:05:00,933
>> please do. And then the other neighborhoods. Thank you.

1005
01:05:00,933 --> 01:05:06,933
>> okay. Any other questions towards the chief on this manner?

1006
01:05:08,933 --> 01:05:12,133
okay, thank you very much, chief.

1007
01:05:12,133 --> 01:05:15,667
all right, madam clerk, next speaker?

1008
01:05:15,667 --> 01:05:19,867
>> norman axel mean, and then irene belanger.

1009
01:05:21,933 --> 01:05:24,333
>> I currently leave it

1010
01:05:27,933 --> 01:05:30,933
17 east 10, right on the block. I begin I

1011
01:05:30,933 --> 01:05:36,933
will say that I think have an inalienable right, I will try to pronounce that correctly,

1012
01:05:36,933 --> 01:05:39,933
is a tough word for me. To live in peace entering

1013
01:05:39,933 --> 01:05:41,933
quality. Unfortunately, time and time again all

1014
01:05:41,933 --> 01:05:45,933
throughout the year, I believe that wright is being infringed upon because

1015
01:05:45,933 --> 01:05:47,933
of this.

1016
01:06:04,867 --> 01:06:07,867
people all over the blocks were I live are having these gigantic

1017
01:06:07,867 --> 01:06:12,867
amplifiers lasting muni at any time of the day or night.

1018
01:06:12,867 --> 01:06:17,867
it is extremely, extremely disturbing , and it is not just

1019
01:06:17,867 --> 01:06:20,867
holidays, it is a most anytime of the year . I've called the

1020
01:06:20,867 --> 01:06:23,867
police out numerous, numerous times ,

1021
01:06:23,867 --> 01:06:27,867
as I'm sure some of the officers probably recognize me. The police, of

1022
01:06:27,867 --> 01:06:31,867
course, I have to say other side have been

1023
01:06:31,867 --> 01:06:33,867
very commendable , and I've also talked to the city manager

1024
01:06:33,867 --> 01:06:37,867
about this, and the police chief recently, because I think there needs to be

1025
01:06:37,867 --> 01:06:40,867
something done towards enforcement of the issue.

1026
01:06:40,867 --> 01:06:44,867
every time I complain about a noise issue , I'm I

1027
01:06:44,867 --> 01:06:46,867
was told time and time again, there's nothing we can do. We can call

1028
01:06:46,867 --> 01:06:49,867
code enforcement. Code enforcement is not there at 11:00 at night or

1029
01:06:49,867 --> 01:06:52,533
1:00 in the morning. There hearings and other things

1030
01:06:52,533 --> 01:06:55,267
, and I don't know if I can remain anonymous, which is

1031
01:06:55,267 --> 01:07:00,800
very important for my safety. I just want to quote very briefly from

1032
01:07:00,800 --> 01:07:04,800
the city ordinance one, noise, no one

1033
01:07:04,800 --> 01:07:07,800
can operate photographs or other machine devices

1034
01:07:07,800 --> 01:07:10,800
producing sound in such a manner to deserve the peace, quiet,

1035
01:07:10,800 --> 01:07:12,800
or comfort of the neighboring inhabitants.

1036
01:07:12,800 --> 01:07:16,800
that is me. Or, at any time, it says that

1037
01:07:16,800 --> 01:07:19,800
any time without a volume necessary of convenient

1038
01:07:19,800 --> 01:07:24,000
hearing for the person in the room.

1039
01:07:25,800 --> 01:07:27,800
the ordinance is very clear. Anytime is not

1040
01:07:27,800 --> 01:07:30,800
just 11:00 at night, 7:00 in the morning, that is specifically

1041
01:07:30,800 --> 01:07:32,767
plainly audible distance of 100 feet.

1042
01:07:32,767 --> 01:07:36,367
that is what is between 11:00 and 7:00.

1043
01:07:36,800 --> 01:07:37,800
so, I would like this to be addressed.

1044
01:07:37,800 --> 01:07:42,800
I believe it would help many, many residents in the city.

1045
01:07:42,800 --> 01:07:45,800
I have been inside my home with the doors closed, windows closed, easy running,

1046
01:07:45,800 --> 01:07:48,800
may be a fan or two, and I can still hear this blaring and horrible

1047
01:07:48,800 --> 01:07:52,800
base sound, which sounds like this, okay, I

1048
01:07:52,800 --> 01:07:56,733
will not do too much , but it gets to be extremely disturbing

1049
01:07:56,733 --> 01:08:00,733
and annoying. People might want to rest, they might not be feeling well, and

1050
01:08:00,733 --> 01:08:01,733
I hope that this can be further addressed.

1051
01:08:01,733 --> 01:08:05,733
>> 15 seconds. >> I spoke to the police chief in

1052
01:08:05,733 --> 01:08:10,733
the city manager, and hopefully we can continue this discussion. Thank you.

1053
01:08:10,733 --> 01:08:14,933
>> thank you. Thank you, norman. >> irene belanger?

1054
01:08:16,733 --> 01:08:19,733
and then coleman led dusky.

1055
01:08:21,733 --> 01:08:23,733
>> out of respect, it is notice we have a state

1056
01:08:23,733 --> 01:08:27,933
representative joe kelly are here with us.

1057
01:08:28,733 --> 01:08:31,733
and I see hiding in the back but he will not

1058
01:08:31,733 --> 01:08:34,733
get away from me , representatives benjamin is back

1059
01:08:34,733 --> 01:08:37,733
there, right? All right. Thank you, representative. It is good to see you.

1060
01:08:37,733 --> 01:08:38,867
thank you. Go ahead.

1061
01:08:38,867 --> 01:08:39,867
irene, I am sorry.

1062
01:08:39,867 --> 01:08:43,733
>> that is fine . My name is irene belanger, I am

1063
01:08:43,733 --> 01:08:46,733
a resident of the city.

1064
01:08:48,733 --> 01:08:49,733
I just want to welcome the newly elected and re-elected commissioner. There's

1065
01:08:49,733 --> 01:08:53,333
a lot of work to do.

1066
01:08:55,667 --> 01:08:59,267
so, speaking on the consent agenda

1067
01:09:01,667 --> 01:09:04,667
, mr. City attorney, I find that you not apply roberts rules of order well

1068
01:09:04,667 --> 01:09:07,667
or consistently during these meetings.

1069
01:09:07,667 --> 01:09:15,667
if any commissioner wants to discuss or have a vote on an item, it must,

1070
01:09:15,667 --> 01:09:19,667
according to the rules, be moved to the regular agenda or tabled for

1071
01:09:19,667 --> 01:09:21,667
another meeting.

1072
01:09:22,667 --> 01:09:23,667
I have also witnessed this process applied

1073
01:09:23,667 --> 01:09:25,667
differently depending upon the commissioner.

1074
01:09:25,667 --> 01:09:28,667
you are paid more than any city attorney we have ever employed

1075
01:09:28,667 --> 01:09:34,667
. Too bad you don't seem to do your job. On december 29th,

1076
01:09:34,667 --> 01:09:40,667
it will be six months since I made a public record request

1077
01:09:40,667 --> 01:09:41,667
. It appears the government works very

1078
01:09:41,667 --> 01:09:46,667
differently than the business world I am familiar with. I would not have

1079
01:09:46,667 --> 01:09:52,667
a job if I mean my boss or colleagues wait more than

1080
01:09:52,667 --> 01:09:57,600
a few days for information. Mr. City manager , isn't

1081
01:09:57,600 --> 01:10:00,100
it your job to make sure processes are in place

1082
01:10:00,100 --> 01:10:02,167
to allow for the flow of information?

1083
01:10:02,167 --> 01:10:05,167
even while tacking on fees

1084
01:10:06,600 --> 01:10:10,600
to discourage requests, you feel no obligation to make sure

1085
01:10:10,600 --> 01:10:13,600
that there is transparency in city government.

1086
01:10:13,600 --> 01:10:15,600
during the election, somehow, city codes

1087
01:10:15,600 --> 01:10:19,600
were applied to only some of the candidates while others flaunted the law. The

1088
01:10:19,600 --> 01:10:22,600
buck stops at the city manager's office

1089
01:10:22,600 --> 01:10:25,600
for some people being given

1090
01:10:28,600 --> 01:10:30,600
preferential treatment.

1091
01:10:31,600 --> 01:10:36,600
and our favorite topic in the city, garbage, our city manager negotiated

1092
01:10:36,600 --> 01:10:37,600
a terrible contract for the city.

1093
01:10:37,600 --> 01:10:40,600
we have talked about the limited size of bulk trash pickup, even if

1094
01:10:40,600 --> 01:10:43,600
only one house in five puts out debris, they will

1095
01:10:43,600 --> 01:10:46,600
only pick up 22 cubic feet in front of

1096
01:10:46,600 --> 01:10:50,800
the one house. This makes no sense.

1097
01:10:56,533 --> 01:10:58,533
should we spread the bulk trash around our streets to get a

1098
01:10:58,533 --> 01:11:00,533
picked up? The city manager is going to hire

1099
01:11:00,533 --> 01:11:04,533
more people , and throw more money at garbage collection

1100
01:11:04,533 --> 01:11:09,533
. Why are we paying for recycling when it is a myth?

1101
01:11:09,533 --> 01:11:14,333
I personally saw both garbage and recycling dumped

1102
01:11:14,533 --> 01:11:17,533
into the same truck , and a coastal employee asked why

1103
01:11:17,533 --> 01:11:20,533
we care about recycling bins when it

1104
01:11:20,533 --> 01:11:25,333
all goes to the same place? Progressive cities

1105
01:11:26,533 --> 01:11:31,533
not only recycle , the even pick up food scraps separately

1106
01:11:31,533 --> 01:11:36,933
for composting . Imagine north miami beach being so progressive.

1107
01:11:38,533 --> 01:11:40,533
that is it.

1108
01:11:41,533 --> 01:11:43,533
thank you.

1109
01:11:47,533 --> 01:11:53,533
>> next person is --I am sorry if I miss pronouncing.

1110
01:11:56,467 --> 01:11:58,467
my apologies.

1111
01:11:59,467 --> 01:12:00,900
>> good evening.

1112
01:12:00,900 --> 01:12:02,767
I am a senior citizen.

1113
01:12:02,767 --> 01:12:05,733
>> speak into the microphone so everybody

1114
01:12:05,733 --> 01:12:06,800
can hear you.

1115
01:12:06,800 --> 01:12:12,800
>> okay, I try. I am senior citizen , and I enjoy

1116
01:12:14,467 --> 01:12:17,467
this city. First of all, I want to thank you to the commission

1117
01:12:17,467 --> 01:12:19,867
for the wonderful job.

1118
01:12:22,467 --> 01:12:26,467
job towards the city, towards the children ,

1119
01:12:26,467 --> 01:12:28,467
and us seniors.

1120
01:12:28,467 --> 01:12:33,867
we benefit from that, and we really appreciate it.

1121
01:12:35,467 --> 01:12:39,467
talking about coming here, we are a little concerned how

1122
01:12:39,467 --> 01:12:42,467
the senior program will function.

1123
01:12:44,467 --> 01:12:47,467
and, if we will have the same activity

1124
01:12:47,467 --> 01:12:52,467
that we had last year. Because we lost commissioners , so we don't

1125
01:12:52,467 --> 01:12:56,400
know know who is going to represent us in

1126
01:12:56,400 --> 01:12:59,400
helping us with the activities.

1127
01:12:59,400 --> 01:13:02,400
otherwise, again, thank you for the wonderful job

1128
01:13:02,400 --> 01:13:05,400
, and you can count on us , whatever we can

1129
01:13:05,400 --> 01:13:09,600
do, we will do for the city.

1130
01:13:10,400 --> 01:13:11,400
thank you, and happy, healthy new year.

1131
01:13:11,400 --> 01:13:13,533
>> thank you. Commissioner smith, are

1132
01:13:13,533 --> 01:13:14,200
you here?

1133
01:13:14,200 --> 01:13:16,200
>> she ran away.

1134
01:13:17,400 --> 01:13:21,400
>> I wanted to talk to her. Please, our

1135
01:13:21,400 --> 01:13:25,400
new liaison, she's getting her phone updated with the wi-fi.

1136
01:13:25,400 --> 01:13:28,267
>> we wanted confirmation that you would be taking care

1137
01:13:28,267 --> 01:13:28,767
of us.

1138
01:13:28,767 --> 01:13:30,767
>> I haven't heard.

1139
01:13:32,400 --> 01:13:35,400
I've talked to younger people on the commission.

1140
01:13:35,400 --> 01:13:38,400
>> that is wonderful, that is what we need.

1141
01:13:38,400 --> 01:13:42,000
thank you very much. God bless.

1142
01:13:44,400 --> 01:13:45,400
>> one other information, for those of you who

1143
01:13:45,400 --> 01:13:47,400
don't know, this is a holocaust survivor.

1144
01:13:47,400 --> 01:13:50,400
you should be used as an asset everywhere in our committee. If the schools are

1145
01:13:50,400 --> 01:13:53,670
listening to us, if the clubs are listening to us

1146
01:13:53,670 --> 01:13:54,433
, please, listen to her.

1147
01:13:54,433 --> 01:13:58,330
>> I'm willing to help, yes, there

1148
01:13:58,400 --> 01:13:59,400
is only very few of us. Thank you.

1149
01:13:59,400 --> 01:14:02,400
>> we look forward to seeing you.

1150
01:14:02,400 --> 01:14:04,400
>> we don't set an example by taking care of our

1151
01:14:04,400 --> 01:14:06,567
seniors, however children going to know how to

1152
01:14:06,567 --> 01:14:07,767
take care of the parents?

1153
01:14:07,767 --> 01:14:10,167
>> you're right, you're right.

1154
01:14:11,400 --> 01:14:13,400
so, we help together, and we are willing to help

1155
01:14:13,400 --> 01:14:17,400
if you need any help, my friends are willing to help

1156
01:14:17,400 --> 01:14:20,670
to make the beautiful city even better.

1157
01:14:20,670 --> 01:14:21,700
the best in the country.

1158
01:14:21,700 --> 01:14:23,700
>> thank you.

1159
01:14:26,400 --> 01:14:30,600
>> sandra douglas and former commissioner barbara kramer.

1160
01:15:11,333 --> 01:15:14,333
>> just give me a minute.

1161
01:15:14,333 --> 01:15:16,733
>> do you need water?

1162
01:15:37,333 --> 01:15:41,333
unfortunately, I can't get around like I used to.

1163
01:15:41,333 --> 01:15:46,133
but, that is going to change very soon.

1164
01:15:48,333 --> 01:15:50,733
I am 99% there, mackenzie.

1165
01:15:51,333 --> 01:15:55,533
I've got one more present to go.

1166
01:15:56,267 --> 01:15:57,267
so, it is on its way.

1167
01:15:57,267 --> 01:16:00,267
cassandra douglas, 1523 northeast 152nd street.

1168
01:16:05,267 --> 01:16:08,867
good evening, mayor, commissioners, city manager

1169
01:16:09,267 --> 01:16:11,267
on staff, city attorney.

1170
01:16:11,267 --> 01:16:16,267
I had a nice little speech all typed up ,

1171
01:16:16,267 --> 01:16:20,267
and was going to tell you about how I feel

1172
01:16:20,267 --> 01:16:26,267
, and what we should do, and all that good stuff.

1173
01:16:27,267 --> 01:16:32,267
but, I feel that at this point , it is not

1174
01:16:32,267 --> 01:16:33,267
the time. We will see maybe later on.

1175
01:16:33,267 --> 01:16:38,670
however, I do want to say this. Take

1176
01:16:38,267 --> 01:16:41,867
washington park community center of the

1177
01:16:42,267 --> 01:16:46,267
back burner. I see you have it on the agenda tonight, 11

1178
01:16:46,267 --> 01:16:50,267
point for, but this concerning some financial issues with it. I am

1179
01:16:50,267 --> 01:16:51,267
talking about action. We want to see progress.

1180
01:16:51,267 --> 01:16:54,867
we want to see something happen.

1181
01:16:57,200 --> 01:17:00,200
we were promised a grantmaking ceremony back in september. That has

1182
01:17:00,200 --> 01:17:02,200
not happened.

1183
01:17:03,200 --> 01:17:05,600
we are still waiting.

1184
01:17:06,200 --> 01:17:11,000
okay, you bought the property that you needed

1185
01:17:11,200 --> 01:17:15,200
, you have demolished the store, that is fine.

1186
01:17:15,200 --> 01:17:18,200
but we want to see more. We need to see more. We need to see something

1187
01:17:18,200 --> 01:17:21,200
that is going to happen that looks like something

1188
01:17:21,200 --> 01:17:24,200
is going to be happening. And washington park. We have been on the

1189
01:17:24,200 --> 01:17:30,200
back burner for too long. Far too long. So, we

1190
01:17:30,200 --> 01:17:33,200
would like to see something.

1191
01:17:33,200 --> 01:17:36,200
the other thing is commission meetings. Please go back

1192
01:17:36,200 --> 01:17:38,600
to twice a month.

1193
01:17:39,200 --> 01:17:42,200
I can't stay up until midnight. And I am quite sure I'm not the only one.

1194
01:17:42,200 --> 01:17:45,800
but, twice a month was better.

1195
01:17:48,200 --> 01:17:51,200
it seemed like we got more done when we held commission meetings twice

1196
01:17:51,200 --> 01:17:55,400
a month. There was more to discuss

1197
01:17:57,133 --> 01:18:00,133
, and we were able to get a lot more information out.

1198
01:18:00,133 --> 01:18:03,133
just trying to do everything one night a month is

1199
01:18:03,133 --> 01:18:05,533
just not getting it.

1200
01:18:06,133 --> 01:18:09,133
so please, take that under consideration.

1201
01:18:09,133 --> 01:18:12,133
that is it for me.

1202
01:18:12,133 --> 01:18:16,133
thank you. Welcome to phyllis, commissioner smith ,

1203
01:18:16,133 --> 01:18:19,733
commissioner chernoff, welcome back commissioner smukler ,

1204
01:18:20,133 --> 01:18:23,733
commissioner jean, and my friend , commissioner

1205
01:18:24,133 --> 01:18:26,133
fleurimond. And, in

1206
01:18:30,133 --> 01:18:33,133
commissioner josue's absence, graduate of the new baby.

1207
01:18:33,133 --> 01:18:36,133
and last not least, to our mayor. Everybody

1208
01:18:36,133 --> 01:18:38,533
have a good evening.

1209
01:18:39,133 --> 01:18:44,133
happy holidays, merry christmas , happy hanukkah, happy kwanzaa, everything.

1210
01:18:44,133 --> 01:18:45,133
everybody have a great time. Thank you.

1211
01:18:45,133 --> 01:18:47,133
>> keep fighting it.

1212
01:18:57,670 --> 01:18:59,467
>> former commissioner barbara kramer?

1213
01:19:03,670 --> 01:19:06,670
>> I still have a title. Even when I am

1214
01:19:06,670 --> 01:19:09,670
back there, it doesn't go away? Good evening,

1215
01:19:09,670 --> 01:19:12,667
my name is barbara kramer. Welcome,

1216
01:19:14,670 --> 01:19:18,670
commissioners, to a new day in north miami beach.

1217
01:19:18,670 --> 01:19:23,670
somehow I believe I will get more accomplished speaking as

1218
01:19:23,670 --> 01:19:25,670
a resident than I did the last two years as a resident with a

1219
01:19:25,670 --> 01:19:30,670
title. Somehow, some of you will realize that when I spoke to you from

1220
01:19:30,670 --> 01:19:35,670
the dais , it was in my capacity as a resident.

1221
01:19:35,670 --> 01:19:39,670
the difference now is that some of you cannot censor me

1222
01:19:39,670 --> 01:19:42,670
for speaking the truth about your substandard leadership

1223
01:19:42,670 --> 01:19:47,467
filled with duplicity and unapologetic behavior. I will continue

1224
01:19:48,670 --> 01:19:53,670
to hold you accountable. As far as the ship and sailing in the right direction

1225
01:19:53,670 --> 01:19:58,467
, the citizens expect your compass to aim and follow

1226
01:20:00,000 --> 01:20:03,000
transparent, honest, and responsible governing.

1227
01:20:03,000 --> 01:20:08,400
we expect public records requests in a timely manner.

1228
01:20:09,000 --> 01:20:14,000
we expect that no one's prevents that or hold any records ran some

1229
01:20:14,000 --> 01:20:15,000
, especially the city attorney, who is still holding my public records

1230
01:20:15,000 --> 01:20:18,000
request from when I was a city commissioner until

1231
01:20:18,000 --> 01:20:21,000
I pay $2000.00. And on a

1232
01:20:23,000 --> 01:20:27,000
side note, that same attorney drafted the censure

1233
01:20:27,000 --> 01:20:30,000
about me at the direction of a former disgraceful commissioner , and never

1234
01:20:30,000 --> 01:20:33,600
fact checked particularly offensive and assuming

1235
01:20:36,000 --> 01:20:40,200
false statements about me. Shame on you.

1236
01:20:43,000 --> 01:20:46,000
all of you need to write to this ship, throughout the drunken

1237
01:20:46,000 --> 01:20:49,000
pirate that have landed on our shores. The taxpayers

1238
01:20:49,000 --> 01:20:51,800
have been looted long enough

1239
01:20:51,800 --> 01:20:54,933
, and when the truth is uncovered, if you

1240
01:20:54,933 --> 01:20:59,933
don't think that the constituents woke up this past november, think again.

1241
01:20:59,933 --> 01:21:03,933
that long slumber they took for over two years

1242
01:21:03,933 --> 01:21:08,933
awakened them with a hunger and a thirst like never before.

1243
01:21:08,933 --> 01:21:15,533
the residence of an mba crave authentic , dependable, and controlled governing.

1244
01:21:15,933 --> 01:21:17,933
serve them nothing else.

1245
01:21:17,933 --> 01:21:21,933
happy hanukkah, merry christmas, and happy kwanzaa. Happy and healthy new

1246
01:21:21,933 --> 01:21:24,333
year to you all.

1247
01:21:30,933 --> 01:21:32,933
>> keith myers .

1248
01:21:33,933 --> 01:21:35,933
>> good morning, everyone. Welcome to the new

1249
01:21:35,933 --> 01:21:38,933
commissioners, welcome back, commissioner smukler.

1250
01:21:41,933 --> 01:21:46,733
so, we all berated transparency within the city.

1251
01:21:46,933 --> 01:21:50,933
>> please state your name. >> sorry, keith myers, 1440 north 77th street.

1252
01:21:50,933 --> 01:21:53,933
we are all being a part of our right to get access to information. We have

1253
01:21:53,933 --> 01:21:55,500
a right to have information. There is

1254
01:21:55,500 --> 01:22:00,867
a reason why we should have to wait six or eight months to find a

1255
01:22:00,867 --> 01:22:04,867
copy of the receipt. It is insane. What are you guys hiding? Stop

1256
01:22:04,867 --> 01:22:07,267
protecting former corrupt commissioners.

1257
01:22:09,867 --> 01:22:12,867
in november, the citizens of the sami beach spoke out to remove one of the

1258
01:22:12,867 --> 01:22:15,867
most vile women we have ever had on this. Don't think we won't do it again.

1259
01:22:15,867 --> 01:22:17,867
thank you.

1260
01:22:24,867 --> 01:22:26,867
>> good evening.

1261
01:22:27,867 --> 01:22:30,867
leslie sardinia . Thank you to the new commissioners

1262
01:22:30,867 --> 01:22:33,267
and to the old

1263
01:22:35,867 --> 01:22:39,867
. I have been a resident for 21 years.

1264
01:22:39,867 --> 01:22:43,467
never ever have I witnessed such

1265
01:22:45,867 --> 01:22:48,267
a hate motivated election.

1266
01:22:51,867 --> 01:22:56,800
it was horrible, horrible , and I haven't seen michael joseph

1267
01:22:56,800 --> 01:23:00,400
since the election. Before the election.

1268
01:23:03,800 --> 01:23:09,800
but what I saw was so disturbing , to make things about

1269
01:23:09,800 --> 01:23:15,200
race rather than what was right for the city

1270
01:23:15,800 --> 01:23:18,800
. I am not a racist, I am not somebody who ever looked at the color of who I

1271
01:23:18,800 --> 01:23:21,800
voted for. I voted for whoever I thought was going

1272
01:23:21,800 --> 01:23:24,800
to do a good job.

1273
01:23:24,800 --> 01:23:25,800
sometimes, I did not vote, because I

1274
01:23:25,800 --> 01:23:30,800
knew the two people were both very well intended for the job.

1275
01:23:30,800 --> 01:23:35,000
but, people have different opinions. Different viewpoints.

1276
01:23:36,800 --> 01:23:38,800
that this was a war.

1277
01:23:38,800 --> 01:23:39,800
this was a warlike I have never seen.

1278
01:23:39,800 --> 01:23:42,800
it was scary. It was scary to see signs

1279
01:23:42,800 --> 01:23:46,400
cut down , and faces painted over

1280
01:23:51,800 --> 01:23:54,800
. It was just very scary, it was ever my children to see that that is the

1281
01:23:54,800 --> 01:23:57,800
way that things were happening in north miami beach that I have never

1282
01:23:57,800 --> 01:23:59,800
seen in 21 years.

1283
01:24:03,800 --> 01:24:09,800
it seemed like it was such, such desperation to keep things status quo.

1284
01:24:09,800 --> 01:24:12,800
it was just do whatever you had to do in order to not have a change in

1285
01:24:12,800 --> 01:24:17,600
north miami beach. Cs, there is the wake-up

1286
01:24:18,800 --> 01:24:20,800
, because we all woke up.

1287
01:24:20,800 --> 01:24:24,800
maybe we were a little bit complacent, but boy ,

1288
01:24:24,800 --> 01:24:27,800
you cannot be complacent in the war that

1289
01:24:27,800 --> 01:24:30,800
I witnessed . One thing that disturbed me the

1290
01:24:30,800 --> 01:24:33,200
most worthy gift cards.

1291
01:24:33,800 --> 01:24:38,800
to see people waving , as if they themselves gave out those gift cards.

1292
01:24:38,800 --> 01:24:42,800
when the people that truly needed in north

1293
01:24:42,800 --> 01:24:45,800
miami beach , the ones that really, really

1294
01:24:45,800 --> 01:24:51,800
needed that gift card , that did not have a car to get there did not

1295
01:24:51,800 --> 01:24:56,733
get that gift card. The ones that needed a turkey did not get a turkey

1296
01:24:56,733 --> 01:25:00,733
because they don't have a gift card.

1297
01:25:00,733 --> 01:25:03,733
I was there helping to watch the people going through that

1298
01:25:03,733 --> 01:25:08,733
came around three times for three turkeys. But the ones who

1299
01:25:08,733 --> 01:25:12,733
really needed it did not get any.

1300
01:25:12,733 --> 01:25:14,000
I hope that I never see that again.

1301
01:25:14,000 --> 01:25:15,267
I hope that north miami beach -- >>

1302
01:25:15,267 --> 01:25:15,733
15 seconds.

1303
01:25:15,733 --> 01:25:18,733
>> does give up gift cards. But, I hope

1304
01:25:18,733 --> 01:25:24,133
that the ones that needed it really, really get

1305
01:25:24,733 --> 01:25:26,733
it. Thank you.

1306
01:25:33,733 --> 01:25:39,733
>> good evening. Welcome to the returning commissioners . I am anna

1307
01:25:39,733 --> 01:25:43,733
bonnet, I am a longtime resident of an

1308
01:25:43,733 --> 01:25:46,733
mp. I will be quick. I am a senior who would like to see

1309
01:25:46,733 --> 01:25:49,733
the senior center move forward under budget , even if positions and

1310
01:25:49,733 --> 01:25:52,733
employees have to be cut.

1311
01:25:55,667 --> 01:25:59,667
our task pairs want to address the need for responsibility

1312
01:25:59,667 --> 01:26:02,667
and accountability from the commissioners.

1313
01:26:03,667 --> 01:26:05,667
it has been common practice in recent years to

1314
01:26:05,667 --> 01:26:09,667
spend our tax dollars untethered while using p cards

1315
01:26:09,667 --> 01:26:12,667
. I'm calling for detailed documentation to

1316
01:26:12,667 --> 01:26:15,667
be submitted by a set deadline by each

1317
01:26:15,667 --> 01:26:18,667
commissioner on a monthly basis that they use

1318
01:26:18,667 --> 01:26:25,267
their p card. Punitive measures should be established for those commissioners

1319
01:26:25,667 --> 01:26:27,667
that do not comply with the mandatory deadline

1320
01:26:27,667 --> 01:26:29,667
for submitting the documentation to prove relevance of their

1321
01:26:29,667 --> 01:26:31,667
p card expenses or monthly charges.

1322
01:26:31,667 --> 01:26:34,670
especially for travel expenses.

1323
01:26:37,667 --> 01:26:39,667
and while on that subject, I would like to know that the past

1324
01:26:39,667 --> 01:26:41,667
and current practice of irresponsible spending of

1325
01:26:41,667 --> 01:26:44,667
our taxpayer money by certain people is being

1326
01:26:44,667 --> 01:26:47,667
investigated and audited. Thank you.

1327
01:26:54,600 --> 01:27:02,600
>> of a/v can check the audio going out to the feet of an mba

1328
01:27:02,600 --> 01:27:07,600
live, there are several people texting that they are having issues

1329
01:27:07,600 --> 01:27:09,600
to the manager. Thank you.

1330
01:27:09,600 --> 01:27:13,800
>> claudia gallagher's, and after that, diane torres.

1331
01:27:19,600 --> 01:27:21,600
>> good evening.

1332
01:27:25,600 --> 01:27:30,400
I am claudia, I live in 16558 northeast 26 avenue

1333
01:27:30,600 --> 01:27:36,600
. I have been living in the same place for 22 years now.

1334
01:27:36,600 --> 01:27:37,600
that is western and eastern shores.

1335
01:27:37,600 --> 01:27:43,600
a little neighborhood forgotten from the city. But, my point

1336
01:27:43,600 --> 01:27:48,600
tonight is to thank you all for all of your

1337
01:27:48,600 --> 01:27:52,600
public service. I know how difficult it

1338
01:27:52,600 --> 01:27:55,000
becomes sometimes to serve.

1339
01:27:55,533 --> 01:27:56,533
I hope this commission goes back to serving

1340
01:27:56,533 --> 01:28:00,133
the city, not to serve themselves.

1341
01:28:01,533 --> 01:28:05,733
this is a city of multiple nationalities

1342
01:28:06,533 --> 01:28:10,533
, and multiple cultures that we can celebrate and learn from each other

1343
01:28:10,533 --> 01:28:13,533
, instead of creating enormous divisions , as I felt in

1344
01:28:13,533 --> 01:28:17,133
the last two years . I also

1345
01:28:19,533 --> 01:28:24,933
hope that the commission can work on the cost

1346
01:28:25,533 --> 01:28:29,733
of water , and the issue with the

1347
01:28:31,533 --> 01:28:34,533
trash collection. I live in a condominium, and the cost went up

1348
01:28:34,533 --> 01:28:37,533
over 20% in the last year.

1349
01:28:39,533 --> 01:28:42,533
imagine what it did to our budget.

1350
01:28:42,533 --> 01:28:45,533
it completely destroyed our budget.

1351
01:28:46,533 --> 01:28:49,533
my last point is you

1352
01:28:51,533 --> 01:28:54,467
mentioned of the wrapping of the utility boxes.

1353
01:28:54,467 --> 01:28:58,467
I am part of the beautification committee and the redevelopment

1354
01:28:58,467 --> 01:29:01,467
advisory board . We have been working on that for more than

1355
01:29:01,467 --> 01:29:04,467
two years , and we cannot make any progress.

1356
01:29:04,467 --> 01:29:09,267
we have photos come of the photos expired.

1357
01:29:10,467 --> 01:29:13,467
there is nothing we can do to move forward

1358
01:29:13,467 --> 01:29:16,467
that project. It's over four years that we've been working on that.

1359
01:29:16,467 --> 01:29:20,670
in the last two years , it

1360
01:29:21,467 --> 01:29:25,670
is excuse after excuse after excuse.

1361
01:29:25,467 --> 01:29:31,467
there is no people working on that. It is an old project.

1362
01:29:31,467 --> 01:29:34,467
so I wish you the best of luck . I will

1363
01:29:34,467 --> 01:29:40,467
be popping up here once again , and offering my collaboration.

1364
01:29:40,467 --> 01:29:43,467
most of you have my emails, so thank you

1365
01:29:43,467 --> 01:29:45,467
very much.

1366
01:29:52,467 --> 01:29:55,400
>> good evening to everybody. Welcome, commissioners,

1367
01:29:55,400 --> 01:29:57,400
mayor, city manager.

1368
01:29:58,400 --> 01:30:00,800
my name is -- .

1369
01:30:06,400 --> 01:30:09,400
my accent is new york, of course.

1370
01:30:09,400 --> 01:30:13,400
this is why I come here today, to let everybody know

1371
01:30:13,400 --> 01:30:16,400
that instead of having small celebrations by individual groups

1372
01:30:16,400 --> 01:30:20,600
, I would like to see a single

1373
01:30:23,400 --> 01:30:26,400
multicultural festival for our entire city. Everybody else

1374
01:30:26,400 --> 01:30:31,400
is doing it, why cannot we? I love who I am

1375
01:30:31,400 --> 01:30:32,400
, I love my ethnicity, I love people.

1376
01:30:32,400 --> 01:30:35,400
I got certified to equity inclusion

1377
01:30:35,400 --> 01:30:37,400
for a reason.

1378
01:30:38,400 --> 01:30:42,000
because we are diversified , this comes

1379
01:30:44,400 --> 01:30:46,800
in all shapes , shades,

1380
01:30:48,400 --> 01:30:55,333
and people. We are not spanish, we are latinos. The hispanic. We speak spanish.

1381
01:30:55,333 --> 01:30:59,333
why not? Why not teach and mb

1382
01:30:59,333 --> 01:31:01,333
about everyone. The residence equally give us an opportunity

1383
01:31:01,333 --> 01:31:06,733
to learn about the many cultures within our city.

1384
01:31:08,333 --> 01:31:11,333
there are many cities that

1385
01:31:12,333 --> 01:31:14,333
have this already. Let's start doing it for us. Let start having small

1386
01:31:14,333 --> 01:31:17,333
ones over there in the library, like we used

1387
01:31:17,333 --> 01:31:18,333
to in the past.

1388
01:31:18,333 --> 01:31:23,333
let's use our library. Our library is filled with information for

1389
01:31:23,333 --> 01:31:25,333
our children.

1390
01:31:26,333 --> 01:31:32,333
those children that I am power with my business and powering legacies

1391
01:31:32,333 --> 01:31:35,333
, when I won an award, and I was told to say this by the black community,

1392
01:31:35,333 --> 01:31:40,333
they said to me , we hear you, we see you,

1393
01:31:40,333 --> 01:31:42,333
our friend. Your afro latino, and we have learned from you.

1394
01:31:42,333 --> 01:31:47,333
we want to know the things we know right now.

1395
01:31:47,333 --> 01:31:53,000
let our people know to about who you are. We need this in

1396
01:31:53,000 --> 01:31:54,330
and mb.

1397
01:31:54,330 --> 01:31:58,233
us are doing diversity the right way.

1398
01:31:59,267 --> 01:32:01,267
thank you.

1399
01:32:05,267 --> 01:32:08,867
>> james pullback and jeff harnage are.

1400
01:32:23,267 --> 01:32:25,667
>> I'm sorry about that.

1401
01:32:26,267 --> 01:32:28,667
it's 2499 northeast 130 service with

1402
01:32:30,267 --> 01:32:35,267
maybe beach. How are you doing? Congratulations for all of you that are

1403
01:32:35,267 --> 01:32:37,267
here tonight.

1404
01:32:38,267 --> 01:32:41,267
I know we will not solve all the problems in highland

1405
01:32:41,267 --> 01:32:44,267
village, but there are a couple of issues I do want to bring a. First

1406
01:32:44,267 --> 01:32:47,267
of all, you guys are doing --the front of the park where they have

1407
01:32:47,267 --> 01:32:50,267
done the kids park for the places, it is and approve them.

1408
01:32:50,267 --> 01:32:55,200
it is a good thing, it is a start, but there are some other issues

1409
01:32:55,200 --> 01:32:56,200
there. Like, I know some of the issues there right on the front of the

1410
01:32:56,200 --> 01:32:59,200
park, it straddles north miami and north

1411
01:32:59,200 --> 01:33:01,200
miami beach. You still have a lot of

1412
01:33:01,200 --> 01:33:05,200
the loitering, a lot of people with alcohol , there is still stuff there. I know

1413
01:33:05,200 --> 01:33:08,200
some of that is north miami issue. That

1414
01:33:08,200 --> 01:33:11,200
is north miami beach issue , but that has to be addressed. You

1415
01:33:11,200 --> 01:33:14,200
have kids up there in the front of the park. You don't

1416
01:33:14,200 --> 01:33:17,200
need people loitering and doing these things

1417
01:33:17,200 --> 01:33:19,200
up there. It's just not right.

1418
01:33:19,200 --> 01:33:22,200
number one. Number two, the issue of the code enforcement trash issues, I

1419
01:33:22,200 --> 01:33:25,200
have spoken with commissioner smith .

1420
01:33:29,200 --> 01:33:35,200
we are still dealing with the same issues . They are not picking stuff up. They're

1421
01:33:35,200 --> 01:33:37,200
not picking up the trash. Lastly, again, they

1422
01:33:37,200 --> 01:33:41,200
want a whole week without picking up the recycling. They

1423
01:33:41,200 --> 01:33:43,200
are just ignoring it.

1424
01:33:43,200 --> 01:33:46,200
we call, and you know, they give us no response. I

1425
01:33:46,200 --> 01:33:49,200
say, can we get a response? Don't give us a response! One of the going

1426
01:33:49,200 --> 01:33:55,200
to come out? People are putting trash out , it is literally at the point now

1427
01:33:55,200 --> 01:33:56,200
that all day long, all week long, people have garbage cans in

1428
01:33:56,200 --> 01:33:59,200
the middle of the street, there are abandoned

1429
01:33:59,200 --> 01:34:02,200
properties there. Some of us have kept our properties, and I know phyllis,

1430
01:34:02,200 --> 01:34:07,200
you have been there, and jay, you've been there ,

1431
01:34:07,200 --> 01:34:11,200
you have seen that some of us keep our properties up. But others are just

1432
01:34:11,200 --> 01:34:14,200
letting their properties go , and it is become a problem as far

1433
01:34:14,200 --> 01:34:17,200
as the crime issues you know in the park. There's been a lot of

1434
01:34:17,200 --> 01:34:20,200
shootings in the past, girls have been

1435
01:34:20,200 --> 01:34:20,800
kills killed.

1436
01:34:20,800 --> 01:34:22,300
that's another thing, the speeding.

1437
01:34:22,300 --> 01:34:26,200
they're racing on those back streets, the raising and

1438
01:34:26,200 --> 01:34:28,200
raising. We have called the police about this

1439
01:34:28,200 --> 01:34:29,200
enough, and there is just no issue.

1440
01:34:29,200 --> 01:34:32,200
he just, like, what can we do about this? Can't

1441
01:34:32,200 --> 01:34:35,200
catch them in the act. Well, these things have got to

1442
01:34:35,200 --> 01:34:38,200
be addressed. They have to be addressed

1443
01:34:38,200 --> 01:34:41,200
at some point in time. I know we will not stop all the problems tonight,

1444
01:34:41,200 --> 01:34:44,200
but I at least want to bring this up that these issues have to

1445
01:34:44,200 --> 01:34:47,200
be addressed. Because highland village cannot be ignored anymore.

1446
01:34:47,200 --> 01:34:49,600
thank you very much.

1447
01:34:56,133 --> 01:34:58,133
>> --, 166 street.

1448
01:35:02,133 --> 01:35:05,133
it's such a great night to be able to

1449
01:35:05,133 --> 01:35:06,133
have a commission meeting here , and not in the

1450
01:35:06,133 --> 01:35:08,133
auditorium. This is would've been trying to speak about for close to

1451
01:35:08,133 --> 01:35:13,133
a year now so that we can actually be

1452
01:35:13,133 --> 01:35:18,133
close and see each other face-to-face rather than be distant

1453
01:35:18,133 --> 01:35:20,133
. When we are distanced and behind masks, that is we don't speak

1454
01:35:20,133 --> 01:35:22,133
to each other respectfully. When we speak to each

1455
01:35:22,133 --> 01:35:26,133
other face-to-face and we are close to one another

1456
01:35:26,133 --> 01:35:28,133
, that is only can have peace and get things done. So,

1457
01:35:28,133 --> 01:35:33,133
I hope this is a new election, and now we are not in

1458
01:35:33,133 --> 01:35:36,133
the auditorium , and that we can move past covid, which is a lot about control,

1459
01:35:36,133 --> 01:35:39,133
and on about public health.

1460
01:35:40,133 --> 01:35:43,133
the election, I was disappointed to see for the first time in north

1461
01:35:43,133 --> 01:35:48,133
miami beach history where management got involved with campaigning

1462
01:35:48,133 --> 01:35:51,133
. I never remember that. I think we should think about making an ordinance

1463
01:35:51,133 --> 01:35:55,670
that during the election season that our city workers

1464
01:35:55,670 --> 01:35:59,267
should not be actively campaigning or fundraising

1465
01:36:00,670 --> 01:36:02,670
for incumbents.

1466
01:36:02,670 --> 01:36:06,670
I'm glad to hear that there was an audit.

1467
01:36:06,670 --> 01:36:09,670
we deftly need to see what is been going on with the spending

1468
01:36:09,670 --> 01:36:12,670
for the past couple of years, and have we gotten reports back from these

1469
01:36:12,670 --> 01:36:17,467
commissioner someone on the strips? They want with city

1470
01:36:18,670 --> 01:36:22,670
management. So, we need to get some

1471
01:36:22,670 --> 01:36:24,670
to figure out about that. Grant money that was given out tonight during

1472
01:36:24,670 --> 01:36:27,670
the cra meeting, I believe that when we are

1473
01:36:27,670 --> 01:36:30,670
giving out grants to businesses , they should also open up for internships

1474
01:36:30,670 --> 01:36:34,867
and apprenticeships for our north miami beach use

1475
01:36:36,670 --> 01:36:40,670
use for students. When we are giving a $25,000.00

1476
01:36:40,670 --> 01:36:44,670
, maybe there is opportunity to have a few internships for

1477
01:36:44,670 --> 01:36:48,670
our students that are looking to gain experience in the

1478
01:36:48,670 --> 01:36:50,670
real world.

1479
01:36:50,670 --> 01:36:55,000
I also heard the fpl tonight. A lot of

1480
01:36:55,000 --> 01:36:57,000
the issues that we had for years of great forestry

1481
01:36:57,000 --> 01:37:00,000
employees named carlos that knew every tree in the city of north

1482
01:37:00,000 --> 01:37:04,200
miami beach , tree trimming is an investment

1483
01:37:06,000 --> 01:37:07,000
, not only in making our city beautiful, but

1484
01:37:07,000 --> 01:37:13,000
also preventing from power outages . So, that is been neglected.

1485
01:37:18,000 --> 01:37:20,000
we should relook at tree trimming. I heard

1486
01:37:20,000 --> 01:37:24,000
another resident speak about the garbage situation . You cannot really speak about recycling and

1487
01:37:24,000 --> 01:37:26,000
the garbage situation, and she mentioned

1488
01:37:26,000 --> 01:37:29,000
about composting. That is one of the biggest things

1489
01:37:29,000 --> 01:37:35,000
that we can do for our city that can help us. We saw the

1490
01:37:35,000 --> 01:37:39,000
salary increases , we need to come down.

1491
01:37:39,000 --> 01:37:42,000
we are going through a tough economic time.

1492
01:37:42,000 --> 01:37:44,000
crime is increasing.

1493
01:37:45,000 --> 01:37:48,000
we have a great turnout tonight. This is a time that residents

1494
01:37:48,000 --> 01:37:53,933
are getting involved, voter turnout was one of the highest I can never remember.

1495
01:37:53,933 --> 01:37:56,933
this is a time that we must ask ourselves the residence, what can we do for

1496
01:37:56,933 --> 01:38:04,133
the city? Not what can the city do for us? Thank you.

1497
01:38:05,933 --> 01:38:08,333
>> --, and then eileen.

1498
01:38:17,933 --> 01:38:22,133
>> excuse me, the lady is before me.

1499
01:38:29,933 --> 01:38:31,933
good evening, everyone.

1500
01:38:35,933 --> 01:38:41,333
I want to thank the commissioners, city manager, staff

1501
01:38:41,933 --> 01:38:44,933
for making this beautiful room . It is well appreciated, well done,

1502
01:38:44,933 --> 01:38:49,733
thank you very much. I have been complaining

1503
01:38:50,933 --> 01:38:53,867
about that for the last half a year. It is back

1504
01:38:53,867 --> 01:38:59,267
on, it brings transparency and accountability to the videos.

1505
01:39:02,867 --> 01:39:08,867
I also want to say to the commissioners and mayor,

1506
01:39:08,867 --> 01:39:11,867
the honeymoon is over. I heard very much

1507
01:39:11,867 --> 01:39:14,867
almost everyone promised to bring the

1508
01:39:14,867 --> 01:39:17,867
sanitation back in-house. We can rent, we can lease the trucks

1509
01:39:17,867 --> 01:39:20,267
, that is a promise.

1510
01:39:22,867 --> 01:39:26,867
I was not talking, you people were talking. The sanitation will

1511
01:39:26,867 --> 01:39:29,867
be paid $6,000,000.00 before the takeover. $6,000,000.00

1512
01:39:29,867 --> 01:39:33,467
a year before the takeover. Now,

1513
01:39:36,867 --> 01:39:38,867
we are paying 13.4 million.

1514
01:39:38,867 --> 01:39:41,867
that six-point $4,000,000.00 can come into

1515
01:39:41,867 --> 01:39:45,867
our pockets, not to the vendors pockets . Because of another vendor was doing

1516
01:39:45,867 --> 01:39:49,467
it for 6 million , we can do

1517
01:39:50,867 --> 01:39:54,467
for 6 million and get that six-point $4,000,000.00 .

1518
01:39:57,800 --> 01:40:02,600
I think the recyclable is just a fantasy.

1519
01:40:03,800 --> 01:40:08,600
I see coconut branches , bags of plastic bags

1520
01:40:09,800 --> 01:40:12,800
in the recyclable. They don't recycle that. They threw it in the dump.

1521
01:40:12,800 --> 01:40:15,800
what are we doing? We are not educating the people.

1522
01:40:15,800 --> 01:40:18,800
the vendors promised that it was educating people, but

1523
01:40:18,800 --> 01:40:21,200
I don't think so.

1524
01:40:26,800 --> 01:40:30,400
we are having $60,000.00 a month lawyer.

1525
01:40:30,800 --> 01:40:33,800
I think we need to bring that back in-house . We used

1526
01:40:33,800 --> 01:40:38,000
to have four lawyers . Nothing personal, sir.

1527
01:40:38,800 --> 01:40:42,800
if you want, you can come back with a team

1528
01:40:42,800 --> 01:40:44,800
of four, +2 helpers.

1529
01:40:44,800 --> 01:40:50,800
we used to pay $55,000.00 a month , and that includes pensions

1530
01:40:50,800 --> 01:40:57,733
, notification time. We had four brains working full-time. Not a part-time job

1531
01:40:57,733 --> 01:41:03,133
. I think $720 for a part-time stint is not going

1532
01:41:03,733 --> 01:41:05,733
to work.

1533
01:41:09,733 --> 01:41:12,733
and I think they're just collecting 40 hours

1534
01:41:12,733 --> 01:41:15,733
a week . I can't work for a city that has the

1535
01:41:15,733 --> 01:41:18,733
second-largest water plant in florida .

1536
01:41:18,733 --> 01:41:19,733
>> 15 seconds.

1537
01:41:19,733 --> 01:41:24,733
>> we have to bring that back. Into all of

1538
01:41:24,733 --> 01:41:29,733
the people , I wish you the best for your hanukkah, your kwanzaa, christmas

1539
01:41:29,733 --> 01:41:33,733
, which are holidays I've forgotten between . I wish you well. Thank you very

1540
01:41:33,733 --> 01:41:36,133
much for having me.

1541
01:41:50,733 --> 01:41:54,333
>> okay, thank you, good evening, commissioners

1542
01:41:54,667 --> 01:41:56,667
and mayor. I'm with coastal waste and recycling. I

1543
01:41:56,667 --> 01:42:02,670
wanted all of the members in the residence --

1544
01:42:03,667 --> 01:42:05,667
>> be nice, be nice, please.

1545
01:42:05,667 --> 01:42:08,667
>> I wanted to address the consent of the residence.

1546
01:42:08,667 --> 01:42:12,667
I have a business card with my cell phone number for you can give

1547
01:42:12,667 --> 01:42:15,667
me a call. I do want to touch on the recycling , and I have witnessed the contamination

1548
01:42:15,667 --> 01:42:18,667
of the recycling. It is really bad, it would be great if we

1549
01:42:18,667 --> 01:42:23,467
could work on an education program or something

1550
01:42:23,667 --> 01:42:26,667
to be able to assist in what is recyclable and

1551
01:42:26,667 --> 01:42:29,667
not recyclable. I have seen dirt and plastic stuff that is not

1552
01:42:29,667 --> 01:42:33,667
supposed to be there. Garbage bags is one of the

1553
01:42:33,667 --> 01:42:35,667
worst offenders.

1554
01:42:35,667 --> 01:42:42,667
there was an issue. We do take our recycling to waste management facilities.

1555
01:42:42,667 --> 01:42:45,667
so, it is getting recycle, it is not getting thrown. There may be a location where

1556
01:42:45,667 --> 01:42:47,667
he did have a truck collecting the garbage

1557
01:42:47,667 --> 01:42:48,667
in the recycling. That time that that happen, the truck went straight to

1558
01:42:48,667 --> 01:42:51,667
our waste energy plant and medley where

1559
01:42:51,667 --> 01:42:54,667
we are at right now.

1560
01:42:57,600 --> 01:43:00,600
so, I want to address, I wanted to be here present that I understand

1561
01:43:00,600 --> 01:43:03,600
that I am hear your concerns, and I do want to hear from you. I

1562
01:43:03,600 --> 01:43:06,600
have my cell phone, if I run out of cards, I can give you my

1563
01:43:06,600 --> 01:43:09,600
cell phone number. You can call me if there is any service issues.

1564
01:43:09,600 --> 01:43:12,600
please let me know if there is anything that you need. I would like to help

1565
01:43:12,600 --> 01:43:15,600
you. I would like for you to become double with the service we

1566
01:43:15,600 --> 01:43:21,600
are giving you. Thank you so much for the time.

1567
01:43:21,600 --> 01:43:25,800
>> the last assigned speaker is karen harold.

1568
01:43:27,600 --> 01:43:33,600
>> hi, I just --I will lower it. I just wanted to

1569
01:43:33,600 --> 01:43:36,633
say welcome to the new and returning commissioners.

1570
01:43:36,633 --> 01:43:38,233
I am just getting here now.

1571
01:43:38,233 --> 01:43:40,233
>> we feature name?

1572
01:43:41,600 --> 01:43:42,600
>> oh, karen harold. >> thank you.

1573
01:43:42,600 --> 01:43:45,600
>> okay. North miami beach resident.

1574
01:43:51,600 --> 01:43:54,600
anyways, I was celebrating the 39th hanukkah, so

1575
01:43:54,600 --> 01:43:56,600
I was running late, but I just wanted to welcome,

1576
01:43:56,600 --> 01:43:57,600
as I said, the new commissioners, returning commissioner, and I hope

1577
01:43:57,600 --> 01:44:00,600
that everybody can appreciate the value that each person

1578
01:44:00,600 --> 01:44:03,600
is bringing to the table regardless of skin color, regardless

1579
01:44:03,600 --> 01:44:09,000
of where they were born, regardless of their religion.

1580
01:44:10,600 --> 01:44:13,600
because those things don't separate us as americans.

1581
01:44:13,600 --> 01:44:16,600
we use those things to enhance what we have as a group.

1582
01:44:16,600 --> 01:44:21,600
everyone has their life experiences , and yours are different,

1583
01:44:21,600 --> 01:44:24,600
and yours are different , and yours, and we

1584
01:44:24,600 --> 01:44:25,600
want to pull and have value from that.

1585
01:44:25,600 --> 01:44:30,600
each one of you is so valuable, and we need that.

1586
01:44:30,600 --> 01:44:31,600
not to work to separate each other.

1587
01:44:31,600 --> 01:44:36,400
not to have functions only for this group.

1588
01:44:36,600 --> 01:44:38,600
but, to have functions that are included.

1589
01:44:38,600 --> 01:44:41,600
like, there is some kind of citizenship happening soon ? I know it

1590
01:44:41,600 --> 01:44:43,600
seemed like it was directed towards one group and one group of lawyers.

1591
01:44:43,600 --> 01:44:46,600
why can't we have that for multiple groups

1592
01:44:46,600 --> 01:44:49,600
but we are making that effort , so other people in the

1593
01:44:49,600 --> 01:44:54,533
community can take advantage of it, and not be spending money for

1594
01:44:54,533 --> 01:44:55,533
big events? Is what it towards the needs of the people. And

1595
01:44:55,533 --> 01:45:01,533
trying to bring in tourists . Use the tax money that

1596
01:45:01,533 --> 01:45:04,533
we are paying . I work hard. I am a widow. It is only

1597
01:45:04,533 --> 01:45:07,533
my income, and I work hard to pay my

1598
01:45:07,533 --> 01:45:10,533
taxes and my bills for my home. I want to know

1599
01:45:10,533 --> 01:45:16,533
that my tax money is coming back into the community to help the community

1600
01:45:16,533 --> 01:45:18,533
. Programs for the community?

1601
01:45:18,533 --> 01:45:21,533
not fancy events. Giving away our money for

1602
01:45:21,533 --> 01:45:23,533
the day , and giving away gifts, and raffles.

1603
01:45:23,533 --> 01:45:28,533
please, have programs that will be diverse, help our community

1604
01:45:28,533 --> 01:45:31,533
, and look for the good in each other

1605
01:45:31,533 --> 01:45:34,533
and what you have to give. Okay?

1606
01:45:34,533 --> 01:45:36,533
thank you.

1607
01:45:37,533 --> 01:45:43,533
>> mr. Mayor? We do not have any more assigned speakers.

1608
01:45:48,533 --> 01:45:50,533
>> thank you. At this time, will move on

1609
01:45:50,533 --> 01:45:54,733
to announcements. Mr. Manager, if you can

1610
01:45:55,467 --> 01:45:58,467
, kindly see where the gavel is. I don't have

1611
01:45:58,467 --> 01:46:02,667
the gavel when we started. Thank god

1612
01:46:04,467 --> 01:46:06,467
I haven't had to use it.

1613
01:46:06,467 --> 01:46:12,467
we will go ahead with our announcements. Please, public affairs?

1614
01:46:33,833 --> 01:46:41,633
>> good evening staff and residents of the city of north amy beach. We

1615
01:46:46,467 --> 01:46:49,467
would like to share with you a few of the wonderful events from the public

1616
01:46:49,467 --> 01:46:51,467
affairs department on behalf of the mayor commissioners taking place throughout

1617
01:46:51,467 --> 01:46:54,400
the rest of the month of december and the great

1618
01:46:54,400 --> 01:47:00,400
city of north amy beach. Our community has been great, from the inflationary

1619
01:47:00,400 --> 01:47:05,400
cost from food and gas and everything else, and commissioner

1620
01:47:05,400 --> 01:47:07,400
commissioner smukler is once again joining with the people farm sure

1621
01:47:07,400 --> 01:47:10,400
to help mitigate the rise of cost , and provide

1622
01:47:10,400 --> 01:47:13,400
some food security to many of our residents. This farm sure distribution

1623
01:47:13,400 --> 01:47:17,600
will take place on wednesday, december 21st, 2022

1624
01:47:19,400 --> 01:47:25,400
between 9:00 a.m. And 12:00 p.m. While supplies last in the back of the north amy

1625
01:47:25,400 --> 01:47:29,600
beach city hall located at 17011 northeast 19 avenue.

1626
01:47:31,400 --> 01:47:32,800
did you know one in three family struggle

1627
01:47:32,800 --> 01:47:34,000
to afford diapers for their babies?

1628
01:47:34,000 --> 01:47:37,400
the north amy beach commission on the

1629
01:47:37,400 --> 01:47:43,400
status of women liaison from commissioner smukler, and they are

1630
01:47:43,400 --> 01:47:45,400
doing something about it with the latest

1631
01:47:45,400 --> 01:47:48,400
launch of the diaper drive, collecting paper sizes

1632
01:47:48,400 --> 01:47:49,400
from two through six, and baby wipes.

1633
01:47:49,400 --> 01:47:51,800
please, no swimming diapers.

1634
01:47:54,333 --> 01:47:58,333
but the diaper drive drop off locations are at the city of north

1635
01:47:58,333 --> 01:48:03,133
amy beach city hall , 17011 northeast 19 avenue , the nmb

1636
01:48:03,333 --> 01:48:08,733
library, 1601 for these hundred 67 three , the psa building, 17050 northeast

1637
01:48:10,333 --> 01:48:13,333
19th avenue , and the north miami beach

1638
01:48:13,333 --> 01:48:17,533
police department stationed at 1690 northeast 19th avenue.

1639
01:48:19,333 --> 01:48:22,333
we thank you for your generosity during this holiday season

1640
01:48:22,333 --> 01:48:25,333
, and if you want more information on where those locations

1641
01:48:25,333 --> 01:48:28,333
are in the diaper drive, you can always go

1642
01:48:28,333 --> 01:48:30,333
to our website. To commemorate dr.

1643
01:48:30,333 --> 01:48:35,133
martin with the kings birthday , the youth advisory

1644
01:48:35,333 --> 01:48:40,733
board liaison is excited to announce this year's mlk

1645
01:48:41,333 --> 01:48:44,333
foraging contest. The contest is open to all nmb students k-12, and

1646
01:48:44,333 --> 01:48:48,533
should be submitted to public dot affairs

1647
01:48:50,333 --> 01:48:51,333
by january 4th.

1648
01:48:51,333 --> 01:48:56,133
submission rules and guidelines can also be found

1649
01:48:56,267 --> 01:48:59,267
on the website, but entries must reflect subject matter

1650
01:48:59,267 --> 01:49:02,267
pertaining to dr. King , unity, and building community

1651
01:49:02,267 --> 01:49:05,267
, and there is a 50 word minimum. Again,

1652
01:49:05,267 --> 01:49:08,267
for more information, go to

1653
01:49:14,267 --> 01:49:16,267
citynmb.com.

1654
01:49:19,267 --> 01:49:21,267
and, if you're 60+ years young, the nmb mayor and

1655
01:49:21,267 --> 01:49:26,267
commission have created a safe space for our seniors to get active, have

1656
01:49:26,267 --> 01:49:31,267
fun, and maybe even win a prize or two. At every tuesday and thursday

1657
01:49:31,267 --> 01:49:32,267
between 11:30 a.m., and 2:00 p.m.

1658
01:49:32,267 --> 01:49:38,267
in the mcdonald center here in the great city of north amy beach.

1659
01:49:38,267 --> 01:49:41,267
and, to all of our residents, parents, and students in particular, the city of

1660
01:49:41,267 --> 01:49:47,267
north amy beach discovery library is a stellar afterschool program

1661
01:49:47,267 --> 01:49:50,267
, and numerous secular activities for your cultural and educational

1662
01:49:50,267 --> 01:49:53,867
enrichment at the nmb discovery library.

1663
01:49:54,200 --> 01:49:58,200
consider the failure minor that the children's chess will be meeting

1664
01:49:58,200 --> 01:50:02,200
a few more times before the year is out on december 20th

1665
01:50:02,200 --> 01:50:05,200
and 27th between 4:00 p.m. And 5:00 p.m. In addition to

1666
01:50:05,200 --> 01:50:08,200
all the wonderful things happening at

1667
01:50:08,200 --> 01:50:12,400
the library , with all the turmoil in

1668
01:50:13,200 --> 01:50:16,200
the world, you can come join on wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. For the nmb

1669
01:50:16,200 --> 01:50:20,200
library yoga class, and the meditation mondays at 6:00 p.m. At the north miami beach

1670
01:50:20,200 --> 01:50:23,200
library. We look forward to seeing you there, and you

1671
01:50:23,200 --> 01:50:28,000
can always go to --for more information on

1672
01:50:31,200 --> 01:50:33,200
the library. At the direction of the city

1673
01:50:33,200 --> 01:50:37,200
manager's office , the co-compliance department has been providing residents

1674
01:50:37,200 --> 01:50:40,800
with information door hangers detailing trash ,

1675
01:50:41,200 --> 01:50:44,800
recycling schedules , and any illegal dumping

1676
01:50:45,200 --> 01:50:50,200
information. Remember, recycling pickup is not every other week on wednesdays.

1677
01:50:50,200 --> 01:50:53,133
nmb residents may refer to the online recycling

1678
01:50:53,133 --> 01:50:56,733
pickup calendar found at citynmb.com.

1679
01:50:58,133 --> 01:51:01,133
did you know the bulk pickup for your designated

1680
01:51:01,133 --> 01:51:04,133
area is still the same? That is ray.

1681
01:51:04,133 --> 01:51:10,133
also, remember that bulk pickup is restricted to a maximum of 20 cubic yards.

1682
01:51:10,133 --> 01:51:14,133
is a quick representation on how 20 cubic yards looks

1683
01:51:14,133 --> 01:51:16,133
like in feet.

1684
01:51:17,133 --> 01:51:20,133


1685
01:51:20,133 --> 01:51:26,133
trash and recycling bins cannot be placed not more than 24

1686
01:51:26,133 --> 01:51:29,133
hours and advanced, and should be removed from the curbside or alleyway

1687
01:51:29,133 --> 01:51:31,133
that same evening.

1688
01:51:32,133 --> 01:51:35,133
in a constant effort to keep nmb clean, the code compliance compartment will

1689
01:51:35,133 --> 01:51:38,133
begin to issue illegal dumping both trash and

1690
01:51:38,133 --> 01:51:40,133
recycling violations.

1691
01:51:41,133 --> 01:51:44,133
the city of north miami beach residents, do you

1692
01:51:44,133 --> 01:51:47,133
know that you can enjoy free rides from the golden glades interchange

1693
01:51:47,133 --> 01:51:50,733
to selective other stops by taking

1694
01:51:54,670 --> 01:51:56,670
the all new route ease starting every day on the daily

1695
01:51:56,670 --> 01:51:59,670
at 7:30 a.m., provided by the north miami

1696
01:51:59,670 --> 01:52:01,670
beach trolley?

1697
01:52:02,670 --> 01:52:05,670
city of north amy beach, it is time to free be. What is freebie?

1698
01:52:05,670 --> 01:52:10,670
freebie is the way to enjoy a free ride in north miami beach.

1699
01:52:10,670 --> 01:52:13,670
just download the app today, and enjoy a free ride in

1700
01:52:13,670 --> 01:52:16,670
the energy efficient tesla vehicle were

1701
01:52:16,670 --> 01:52:20,670
all you have to do is request service on your smart phone through the ride

1702
01:52:20,670 --> 01:52:23,670
freebie app. For more information, you just

1703
01:52:23,670 --> 01:52:26,670
have to go to citynmb.com. And as we approach the

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01:52:26,670 --> 01:52:29,670
end of our announcements, we would like to

1705
01:52:29,670 --> 01:52:32,670
share with you a couple of recaps from two very special events

1706
01:52:32,670 --> 01:52:35,670
that recently took place here in the city of north amy beach.

1707
01:52:35,670 --> 01:52:39,867
that is the snow fest and the swearing-in

1708
01:52:41,670 --> 01:52:45,267
of our newly and re-elected commissioners. Enjoy.

1709
01:52:47,670 --> 01:52:50,670
>> history was made on december 1st with the swearing in of the re-elected

1710
01:52:50,670 --> 01:52:54,000
and newly elected north amy beach commissioners

1711
01:52:54,000 --> 01:52:56,000
at the performance our theaters.

1712
01:52:56,000 --> 01:52:58,400
commissioner chernoff , commissioner smukler,

1713
01:53:00,000 --> 01:53:03,000
and commissioner smith are said to the

1714
01:53:03,000 --> 01:53:06,000
oath of office to serve in the great city of

1715
01:53:06,000 --> 01:53:09,000
north amy beach. All in all, it was a night to remember, and we

1716
01:53:09,000 --> 01:53:12,000
say congratulations to all of the elected and re-elected officials of

1717
01:53:12,000 --> 01:53:15,600
the city of north amy beach.

1718
01:53:30,000 --> 01:53:32,000
>> [ music ]

1719
01:55:01,600 --> 01:55:05,933
>> that concludes our public announcements for this month. Have

1720
01:55:05,933 --> 01:55:10,133
a merry christmas , happy kwanzaa, happy hanukkah

1721
01:55:11,933 --> 01:55:13,933
, [ speaking foreign language ]

1722
01:55:19,933 --> 01:55:22,933
, and happy, happy, happy new year to

1723
01:55:22,933 --> 01:55:26,533
the commissioners of north miami beach.

1724
01:55:35,933 --> 01:55:38,933
>> thank you very much. At

1725
01:55:40,933 --> 01:55:44,933
this time, that concludes our public announcements , and we will move to our city commission

1726
01:55:44,933 --> 01:55:46,933
reports. Clerk?

1727
01:55:47,933 --> 01:55:52,867
>> mr. Mayor, before I proceed with calling out for

1728
01:55:52,867 --> 01:55:53,867
the commission reports, I would like to remind everyone or inform the newly

1729
01:55:53,867 --> 01:55:56,867
elected officials that it was

1730
01:55:58,867 --> 01:56:05,867
decided for the city commission reports to do you reports in about two minutes.

1731
01:56:05,867 --> 01:56:11,867
it was two, and the one at the end. So, we will

1732
01:56:11,867 --> 01:56:14,267
begin with commissioner chernoff.

1733
01:56:15,867 --> 01:56:20,867
>> good evening, everybody. Thank you all for coming this evening.

1734
01:56:20,867 --> 01:56:22,867
thank you to all the citizens who spoke

1735
01:56:22,867 --> 01:56:23,867
and told us what is on their minds.

1736
01:56:23,867 --> 01:56:25,867
we do appreciate it. During the campaigning, there were two mandates

1737
01:56:25,867 --> 01:56:26,867
or three mandates from the people.

1738
01:56:26,867 --> 01:56:31,670
number one was for the city to

1739
01:56:31,867 --> 01:56:35,867
have somebody answering the phones , and communicate with the residents

1740
01:56:35,867 --> 01:56:40,667
instead of them trying to find a number.

1741
01:56:41,867 --> 01:56:44,867
that was a big priority. You know, you call the city, you need to get

1742
01:56:44,867 --> 01:56:46,867
somebody. It's very important, so I hope

1743
01:56:46,867 --> 01:56:49,867
it is addressed. Mr. Scott, if you are still around to the

1744
01:56:49,867 --> 01:56:52,800
city manager, I would like you to do a study on what it

1745
01:56:52,800 --> 01:56:56,800
would take for us to bring garbage back in-house for the whole thing.

1746
01:56:56,800 --> 01:56:58,500
so, I think that is needed right now with

1747
01:56:58,500 --> 01:56:59,967
everything that everyone is saying.

1748
01:56:59,967 --> 01:57:01,967
absolutely.

1749
01:57:02,800 --> 01:57:05,800
all right. I would like to thank all of our departments who

1750
01:57:05,800 --> 01:57:08,800
did put on the snow fest in the hanukkah lighting last night ,

1751
01:57:08,800 --> 01:57:11,800
and all of the events that you are doing,

1752
01:57:11,800 --> 01:57:14,800
you're doing a wonderful job.

1753
01:57:14,800 --> 01:57:16,800
you know, the citizens really came out and

1754
01:57:16,800 --> 01:57:19,800
enjoyed themselves. So, thank you.

1755
01:57:20,800 --> 01:57:23,800
the tennis courts. I would like to see

1756
01:57:23,800 --> 01:57:27,800
the recreation department look into making half of them, three quarters

1757
01:57:27,800 --> 01:57:31,400
of them pickleball courts. Pickleball is

1758
01:57:31,800 --> 01:57:36,800
a new sport that is out there right now that is gaining tremendous, tremendous,

1759
01:57:36,800 --> 01:57:42,200
you know , playing. A lot of people are doing

1760
01:57:42,800 --> 01:57:43,800
it. Old, young, everybody.

1761
01:57:43,800 --> 01:57:47,800
and we have this huge facility of tennis courts that don't get

1762
01:57:47,800 --> 01:57:49,933
used anymore. Tennis is fading, not many people

1763
01:57:49,933 --> 01:57:50,567
are fading.

1764
01:57:50,567 --> 01:57:55,367
I'm not thing to eliminate the tennis courts,

1765
01:57:55,733 --> 01:57:58,733
I am saying, keep six of them, or keep the clay courts, and make the

1766
01:57:58,733 --> 01:57:59,733
hard courts will pickleball courts.

1767
01:57:59,733 --> 01:58:01,733
come up with a proposition that we start doing

1768
01:58:01,733 --> 01:58:04,733
something to improve the facility.

1769
01:58:05,733 --> 01:58:09,733
happy anniversary to my wife of 32 years . December 30th will be our anniversary,

1770
01:58:09,733 --> 01:58:12,133
so happy anniversary, honey.

1771
01:58:12,733 --> 01:58:16,333
merry christmas to everyone , happy kwanzaa

1772
01:58:17,733 --> 01:58:20,133
, and everybody, a happy, healthy new year.

1773
01:58:20,133 --> 01:58:20,900
good night.

1774
01:58:20,900 --> 01:58:22,900
>> commissioner fleurimond.

1775
01:58:24,733 --> 01:58:28,933
>> thank you. December 30th is my birthday

1776
01:58:29,733 --> 01:58:34,533
, so, good to have a wedding anniversary. Congratulations.

1777
01:58:35,733 --> 01:58:38,733
so, thank you so much, everyone, for being here

1778
01:58:38,733 --> 01:58:42,733
, and also, I want to congratulate my new colleagues.

1779
01:58:42,733 --> 01:58:45,733
I truly , truly look forward to working with you

1780
01:58:45,733 --> 01:58:48,333
guys, and making sure enrichment of the city is a good one.

1781
01:58:48,333 --> 01:58:50,133
I will not take long, because with all

1782
01:58:50,133 --> 01:58:55,667
due respect to everyone that is here tonight , I don't

1783
01:58:55,667 --> 01:59:00,667
think that I should participate in this meeting. I will tell you why.

1784
01:59:00,667 --> 01:59:05,467
when I first started , you know, in office,

1785
01:59:05,667 --> 01:59:09,667
commissioner kramer and I had a conversation . Well, before

1786
01:59:09,667 --> 01:59:14,667
I got sworn in . And I asked her, who would she recommend that I

1787
01:59:14,667 --> 01:59:17,667
speak to that can help me with good governance?

1788
01:59:17,667 --> 01:59:24,667
and she recommended that I speak to katie sorensen , a former elected

1789
01:59:24,667 --> 01:59:27,667
official in the county. I had an opportunity to go and sit with katie

1790
01:59:27,667 --> 01:59:31,667
sorensen, and we spoke for a couple of hours.

1791
01:59:31,667 --> 01:59:33,667
we talked about good governance. And they will say that there has been

1792
01:59:33,667 --> 01:59:36,667
opportunities either sometimes I may have fallen

1793
01:59:36,667 --> 01:59:42,667
on the right side , or maybe not on the right side.

1794
01:59:42,667 --> 01:59:45,667
however, I think that the direction of this commission is going in , and

1795
01:59:45,667 --> 01:59:50,467
also with the residents are requiring of us

1796
01:59:53,600 --> 01:59:55,600
is for us to lead in a way that

1797
01:59:55,600 --> 01:59:59,600
is very responsible. Today, I received an email

1798
01:59:59,600 --> 02:00:03,200
in reference to our mayor's residence.

1799
02:00:04,600 --> 02:00:06,600
there were rumors floating around.

1800
02:00:06,600 --> 02:00:07,600
I do not pay too much attention, but I

1801
02:00:07,600 --> 02:00:09,600
did ask questions. My first understanding that it was a vacant property. I paid

1802
02:00:09,600 --> 02:00:15,000
it no mind. This email that I received today

1803
02:00:15,600 --> 02:00:18,600
states otherwise. That there is a property, in fact, that

1804
02:00:18,600 --> 02:00:21,600
the mayor may or may not be living in.

1805
02:00:21,600 --> 02:00:24,600
it is not up to me to make those determinations.

1806
02:00:24,600 --> 02:00:30,600
I reached out to our city attorney, I reached out

1807
02:00:30,600 --> 02:00:33,600
to --to ask him what is he think I should

1808
02:00:33,600 --> 02:00:36,600
do tonight . He said that he can't really give

1809
02:00:36,600 --> 02:00:41,600
me much advice on what to do , service should to

1810
02:00:41,600 --> 02:00:45,600
the city attorney. I know it was very short notice

1811
02:00:45,600 --> 02:00:50,600
, but I am not convinced at this point that our mayor either

1812
02:00:50,600 --> 02:00:53,533
lives here or does not live here.

1813
02:00:53,533 --> 02:00:56,533
I do not know. It is up for him to respond adequately

1814
02:00:56,533 --> 02:01:05,533
to what was sent to all of the city commission members . I am looking for

1815
02:01:05,533 --> 02:01:08,533
some legal advice, or, you know, whether or not we are

1816
02:01:08,533 --> 02:01:12,533
able to meets, or how we move forward, or the not the mayor has

1817
02:01:12,533 --> 02:01:14,533
to provide some sort of information in response

1818
02:01:14,533 --> 02:01:18,533
to the email that was sent by this resident . I really

1819
02:01:18,533 --> 02:01:21,533
want to work with this team.

1820
02:01:21,533 --> 02:01:26,333
I have been very clear about that. But,

1821
02:01:26,533 --> 02:01:29,367
for tonight, and to look at the responses that I believe I need

1822
02:01:29,367 --> 02:01:31,200
, I can't tell anyone else what to do.

1823
02:01:31,200 --> 02:01:36,533
but, there is some substantial things on this agenda,

1824
02:01:36,533 --> 02:01:39,533
and I don't want us to be voting, at least, I want to vote on

1825
02:01:39,533 --> 02:01:42,533
things when I feel like there is a question about the mayor's residency.

1826
02:01:42,533 --> 02:01:45,533
that is it for me. Thank you, happy holidays.

1827
02:01:45,533 --> 02:01:47,533
>> well, commissioner, since

1828
02:01:48,533 --> 02:01:53,467
you bring it out , went to gillette the answers you

1829
02:01:53,467 --> 02:01:57,467
can leave seeking participate the rest of the evening?

1830
02:01:57,467 --> 02:02:00,467
>> excuse me, just because of what he sent you

1831
02:02:00,467 --> 02:02:02,333
an email saying someone else coming going

1832
02:02:02,333 --> 02:02:03,133
to believe that?

1833
02:02:03,133 --> 02:02:05,133
>> no, listen.

1834
02:02:06,467 --> 02:02:08,467
I do not think this is the arena for me to go back and forth.

1835
02:02:08,467 --> 02:02:10,467
>> you started it.

1836
02:02:12,467 --> 02:02:16,667
>> listening . I am leaving a meeting, right?

1837
02:02:18,467 --> 02:02:21,467
based on what I feel it is appropriate, I'm expanding the reason

1838
02:02:21,467 --> 02:02:24,467
why am leaving this meeting. This particular meeting.

1839
02:02:24,467 --> 02:02:28,667
>> you can respond, I think he can.

1840
02:02:30,467 --> 02:02:33,467
he's not responding to me specifically. He correspond and say

1841
02:02:33,467 --> 02:02:35,467
whatever he wants. I am saying specifically that I

1842
02:02:35,467 --> 02:02:40,467
will seek the information I believe once I receive it, and I will

1843
02:02:40,467 --> 02:02:42,467
continue present pay.

1844
02:02:42,467 --> 02:02:44,467
so because somebody who may not be a resident,

1845
02:02:44,467 --> 02:02:48,467
it could be a fake name, because that is what your friend does?

1846
02:02:48,467 --> 02:02:49,467
>> I will not have that debate here.

1847
02:02:49,467 --> 02:02:50,467
>> well, you started the debate.

1848
02:02:50,467 --> 02:02:52,833
>> is not a debate. I am not saying why am

1849
02:02:52,833 --> 02:02:53,833
I participating.

1850
02:02:53,833 --> 02:02:55,400
>> order, order.

1851
02:02:55,400 --> 02:02:57,400
come on.

1852
02:02:58,400 --> 02:03:00,400
come on.

1853
02:03:00,400 --> 02:03:01,400
if you want to step down, he can step down.

1854
02:03:01,400 --> 02:03:03,400
>> civility, please?

1855
02:03:07,400 --> 02:03:13,400
>> I'm allowed to miss a meeting if I deem necessary to find more information, okay?

1856
02:03:13,400 --> 02:03:15,400
>> you can sit down if you want to.

1857
02:03:15,400 --> 02:03:16,400
>> I'm not stepping down.

1858
02:03:16,400 --> 02:03:17,400
I am not stepping down.

1859
02:03:17,400 --> 02:03:22,400
I'm telling you that until I find the proper advice that I will not

1860
02:03:22,400 --> 02:03:25,867
attend this meeting. I have told you already, mr. Mayor, that I'm

1861
02:03:25,867 --> 02:03:27,330
willing and ready --

1862
02:03:27,330 --> 02:03:29,433
>> to raise your voice!

1863
02:03:31,400 --> 02:03:32,867
>> I'm telling you that I'm willing to work with you and

1864
02:03:32,867 --> 02:03:33,467
the rest of the team.

1865
02:03:33,467 --> 02:03:35,400
>> okay, that is great.

1866
02:03:35,400 --> 02:03:37,400
>> you've come to me before, right? You have come

1867
02:03:37,400 --> 02:03:40,400
to me before, and I've extended my hand,

1868
02:03:40,400 --> 02:03:42,400
and so that I am willing to work with everyone here. Today, however,

1869
02:03:42,400 --> 02:03:46,400
with the information that all of us have received, I

1870
02:03:46,400 --> 02:03:51,800
need to clarify that before I can move forward.

1871
02:03:52,400 --> 02:03:58,400
. May I ask madam clerk, is his two minutes of?

1872
02:03:58,400 --> 02:04:00,400
>> thank you.

1873
02:04:07,400 --> 02:04:11,833
go ahead, madam clerk. I will answer with my two

1874
02:04:11,833 --> 02:04:13,233
minutes come.

1875
02:04:13,233 --> 02:04:15,233
>> excuse me?

1876
02:04:16,400 --> 02:04:18,400
commissioner jean.

1877
02:04:19,400 --> 02:04:24,400
>> good evening, everyone. I wanted to welcome our new and

1878
02:04:24,400 --> 02:04:27,400
welcome commissioners. I also want to thank dr.

1879
02:04:27,400 --> 02:04:29,400
rodriguez, the principle of fulford elementary for being

1880
02:04:29,400 --> 02:04:33,400
here tonight for the students. I also want to send a big kudos

1881
02:04:33,400 --> 02:04:38,800
to the barracudas replacing fifth of the 20 for our

1882
02:04:40,400 --> 02:04:43,400
self order recreational swim week championship.

1883
02:04:43,400 --> 02:04:47,600
so, kudos to the barracudas, and especially

1884
02:04:49,400 --> 02:04:53,000
to coach kelly hodge, coach --,

1885
02:04:58,333 --> 02:05:01,333
coach julian, and coach jaelyn. Thank you to all the summers

1886
02:05:01,333 --> 02:05:03,333
who participated.

1887
02:05:03,333 --> 02:05:06,333
I also wanted to thank everyone who participated in our holiday

1888
02:05:06,333 --> 02:05:10,333
literacy concert of our sponsors, and also, special thanks

1889
02:05:10,333 --> 02:05:16,333
to webster for donating the toys. I had the opportunity

1890
02:05:16,333 --> 02:05:21,333
today for being at the grand opening , so look

1891
02:05:21,333 --> 02:05:25,333
forward to speaking on the items that was placed on our regular agenda. Thank you

1892
02:05:25,333 --> 02:05:27,333
so much.

1893
02:05:28,333 --> 02:05:31,333
>> mr. Mayor, may give important information?

1894
02:05:31,333 --> 02:05:33,333
>> please.

1895
02:05:34,333 --> 02:05:38,533
>> commissioner jean, I thank you for inviting

1896
02:05:39,333 --> 02:05:43,533
me to participate in your literacy even.

1897
02:05:45,333 --> 02:05:46,333
>> commissioner smith? >> thank you.

1898
02:05:46,333 --> 02:05:49,333
well, good evening. Let me see if I can

1899
02:05:49,333 --> 02:05:52,933
bring us back to where our

1900
02:05:54,267 --> 02:05:57,267
commission should be with civility.

1901
02:05:57,267 --> 02:06:03,867
I had planned tonight to show you my three grandchildren's message

1902
02:06:04,267 --> 02:06:10,267
to their grandmother when I won for my two minutes.

1903
02:06:10,267 --> 02:06:13,267
I am very blessed. That is all I can say , how happy they were for grandma,

1904
02:06:13,267 --> 02:06:16,267
and the biggest point that I wanted to

1905
02:06:16,267 --> 02:06:19,267
point out , from their eyes, they said the city is lucky to have

1906
02:06:19,267 --> 02:06:24,267
me. So, I hope I can live that for them

1907
02:06:24,267 --> 02:06:27,267
for the next four years. There's a lot to discuss here.

1908
02:06:27,267 --> 02:06:30,267
there is a lot that we have to do.

1909
02:06:30,267 --> 02:06:34,267
before we can go forward, we have to

1910
02:06:34,267 --> 02:06:40,267
go back , and see what really is the necessity to go forward

1911
02:06:40,267 --> 02:06:42,267
. The primary necessity.

1912
02:06:43,267 --> 02:06:45,267
I think one of the biggest things that we

1913
02:06:45,267 --> 02:06:49,267
can do to help north family beach is efficiency

1914
02:06:49,267 --> 02:06:55,200
has to come up about 97% . We have to stop what we

1915
02:06:55,200 --> 02:07:01,200
are doing at the 3% level, and be much more efficient.

1916
02:07:01,200 --> 02:07:04,200
and how does that happen? Well, it happens

1917
02:07:04,200 --> 02:07:06,200
with communication.

1918
02:07:07,200 --> 02:07:09,200
but communication is so poor. You know many times in

1919
02:07:09,200 --> 02:07:14,000
two years I have tried to reach somebody?

1920
02:07:14,200 --> 02:07:17,200
I have given 13 1/2 years to the city, and it could

1921
02:07:17,200 --> 02:07:22,600
not reach our city? So, that is imperative. Availability

1922
02:07:23,200 --> 02:07:27,200
is important. If somebody has an urgent problem , if a

1923
02:07:27,200 --> 02:07:35,200
woman feels that she is hearing gunshots , that has to be where the police department

1924
02:07:35,200 --> 02:07:37,200
is available immediately.

1925
02:07:37,200 --> 02:07:44,200
so, availability, communication, and efficiency are really something that we have to

1926
02:07:44,200 --> 02:07:49,200
try our best to live by. There is a lot of

1927
02:07:49,200 --> 02:07:53,133
problems with code. There's a lot of

1928
02:07:53,133 --> 02:07:55,133
problems with code. You can start with me

1929
02:07:55,133 --> 02:07:56,133
, but there is no sense to go negative.

1930
02:07:56,133 --> 02:08:02,133
let's go positive, and save we are here to fix it.

1931
02:08:02,133 --> 02:08:08,133
we are here to fix, if we can, the budget.

1932
02:08:08,133 --> 02:08:14,133
we are here too, as many of you have said to me in real desperation

1933
02:08:14,133 --> 02:08:20,133
, please bring our city back to us. I had a phone

1934
02:08:20,133 --> 02:08:23,133
call today , and I don't want to deviate. But

1935
02:08:23,133 --> 02:08:26,133
I had a phone call today from somebody who lived in a home

1936
02:08:26,133 --> 02:08:30,133
that pays $12,000.00 a year in taxes. But, he

1937
02:08:30,133 --> 02:08:33,133
bought his home for me, it so happens, 25 years ago. That

1938
02:08:33,133 --> 02:08:37,933
home sold today, the person would be paying $80,000.00

1939
02:08:38,133 --> 02:08:40,133
, 85, $80,000.00 in taxes.

1940
02:08:41,133 --> 02:08:45,133
that is happening every day in our city. It doesn't

1941
02:08:45,133 --> 02:08:49,133
have to be eastern shores. It doesn't have to be skylake.

1942
02:08:49,133 --> 02:08:53,670
you can't buy one of the sunray homes for a

1943
02:08:53,670 --> 02:08:56,670
1000 square-foot under 400, $500,000.00. The tax revenue

1944
02:08:56,670 --> 02:08:58,467
coming in is significant.

1945
02:09:01,670 --> 02:09:05,670
the money going back to the residence , whether it be for their beautification, whether

1946
02:09:05,670 --> 02:09:10,467
it be for enjoyment, whether it be for their

1947
02:09:11,670 --> 02:09:14,670
own reduction of the cost of their water, their taxes

1948
02:09:14,670 --> 02:09:16,670
, where is it?

1949
02:09:19,670 --> 02:09:26,670
the city is getting all this new revenue , and the residents are getting left

1950
02:09:26,670 --> 02:09:29,670
-- less. So, that is one of my goals. I am on a

1951
02:09:29,670 --> 02:09:32,670
hunch, and if anybody can help me, I am looking for the

1952
02:09:32,670 --> 02:09:35,670
money. So, if anybody knows where the

1953
02:09:35,670 --> 02:09:38,670
money is , I am asking you to help me accomplish where is

1954
02:09:38,670 --> 02:09:40,670
the money.

1955
02:09:44,670 --> 02:09:47,670
I could go on and on, but the last thing I will

1956
02:09:47,670 --> 02:09:50,670
say to you as it took me two years to get the water plant

1957
02:09:50,670 --> 02:09:54,000
back. I understand we say $7,000,000.00 a year having the water

1958
02:09:54,000 --> 02:09:59,000
plant back. Of course, our water bills to us went up, so I have no idea

1959
02:09:59,000 --> 02:10:02,000
where that 7 million went , and on the agenda tonight under the consent,

1960
02:10:02,000 --> 02:10:08,000
we do need to buy and maintain our water plant. But, I am going to

1961
02:10:08,000 --> 02:10:11,000
focus on bringing our garbage back.

1962
02:10:11,000 --> 02:10:14,000
I do want to hear that we don't have trucks, I want

1963
02:10:14,000 --> 02:10:17,000
to hear it that we have stolen our trucks. There are rental companies.

1964
02:10:17,000 --> 02:10:21,000
there are ways to work it out. If you took a poll of

1965
02:10:21,000 --> 02:10:26,000
the city right now and said would you pay extra for two years

1966
02:10:26,000 --> 02:10:31,000
to have your garbage back to us , I would say 90% of

1967
02:10:31,000 --> 02:10:36,400
the public would say yes, where do I sign?

1968
02:10:38,000 --> 02:10:41,000
so, those things said, I want to do the best

1969
02:10:41,000 --> 02:10:44,000
I can for you , as most of you know, this is ever my intent to

1970
02:10:44,000 --> 02:10:50,000
come back. But, my grandchildren right. The city needed me.

1971
02:10:51,933 --> 02:10:54,933
and I really have to thank all of the public.

1972
02:10:54,933 --> 02:10:58,933
it wasn't me, it was a community effort door to door, phone call to phone

1973
02:10:58,933 --> 02:11:03,733
call that brought our city back to us.

1974
02:11:04,933 --> 02:11:07,933
let's make the best of it. Let's all work together and have the best north

1975
02:11:07,933 --> 02:11:10,933
miami beach of anybody that everybody will envy. Thank you

1976
02:11:10,933 --> 02:11:12,933
very much.

1977
02:11:18,933 --> 02:11:22,533
>> commissioner smukler? >> thank you, and good

1978
02:11:22,933 --> 02:11:25,933
evening. I was also thinking about the pickleball idea

1979
02:11:25,933 --> 02:11:27,933
at the tennis courts. I still don't know

1980
02:11:27,933 --> 02:11:31,933
what pickleball is, but I was thinking of that idea.

1981
02:11:31,933 --> 02:11:36,733
there is a food distribution tomorrow morning here

1982
02:11:37,933 --> 02:11:40,933
by the pool area. We are always looking for

1983
02:11:40,933 --> 02:11:42,933
volunteers, and I'm sure my fellow commissioners will

1984
02:11:42,933 --> 02:11:48,933
all be there tomorrow night since this is a city event.

1985
02:11:48,933 --> 02:11:52,867
thank you to parks and rec for all of your help always in setting

1986
02:11:52,867 --> 02:11:54,867
this up . Also, please drop off diapers throughout the different

1987
02:11:54,867 --> 02:12:01,867
city locations for our diaper drive . Like it was said, one in three u.s. Families

1988
02:12:01,867 --> 02:12:03,867
struggle to afford diapers for their babies.

1989
02:12:03,867 --> 02:12:07,867
thank you to our police department for keeping

1990
02:12:07,867 --> 02:12:09,867
our residents , businesses, visitors, employees, and

1991
02:12:09,867 --> 02:12:13,867
our families, my family safe. Thank you to our police department

1992
02:12:13,867 --> 02:12:16,867
for always being there to help and all of the

1993
02:12:16,867 --> 02:12:20,867
special events. I apologize. If you minutes ago, I got out of line there

1994
02:12:20,867 --> 02:12:29,267
and speaking over when I should not have, but I do want to thank

1995
02:12:29,867 --> 02:12:32,867
commissioner jean, commissioner smith, and commissioner

1996
02:12:32,867 --> 02:12:35,867
chernoff ping digital could be a rumor. Ironically, last

1997
02:12:35,867 --> 02:12:38,867
night, I had a conversation --well, I did

1998
02:12:38,867 --> 02:12:41,867
have a conversation, I said to commissioner

1999
02:12:41,867 --> 02:12:46,667
fleurimond that I had seen mayor anthony defillipo

2000
02:12:46,867 --> 02:12:51,667
driving into eastern shores on a weeknight at

2001
02:12:52,800 --> 02:12:53,800
11:00 p.m.

2002
02:12:53,800 --> 02:12:59,200
happy hanukkah on this beautiful third evening of hanukkah

2003
02:12:59,800 --> 02:13:03,400
, jolly and merry christmas , happy kwanzaa

2004
02:13:05,800 --> 02:13:12,400
, happy new year, with the old, and in with the new.

2005
02:13:17,800 --> 02:13:22,000
[ speaking foreign language ] local voices make local

2006
02:13:23,800 --> 02:13:25,800
choices. Thank you.

2007
02:13:26,800 --> 02:13:27,800
>> mayor anthony defillipo.

2008
02:13:27,800 --> 02:13:32,800
>> thank you. Good evening to everyone here in the audience.

2009
02:13:32,800 --> 02:13:35,900
>> the fetus down. >> the fetus down? Yes, I keep getting the message to.

2010
02:13:35,900 --> 02:13:39,800
>> it's a blank screen. >> mr. Mayor? We

2011
02:13:39,800 --> 02:13:42,567
went upstairs to check the source, so we are working on

2012
02:13:42,567 --> 02:13:44,133
bringing it back on. Thank you.

2013
02:13:44,133 --> 02:13:47,733
>> thank you so much. Real quick

2014
02:13:47,800 --> 02:13:52,000
want to think our commissioner for the

2015
02:13:52,800 --> 02:13:56,400
literacy even. It was so fabulous .

2016
02:13:58,800 --> 02:14:01,800
with the children, the interaction, I thought it

2017
02:14:01,800 --> 02:14:04,800
was fabulous. All-inclusive our city, everybody played a

2018
02:14:04,800 --> 02:14:08,800
great role , it is want to say thank you

2019
02:14:08,800 --> 02:14:11,800
and kudos for the hard work that you do. Folks,

2020
02:14:11,800 --> 02:14:15,400
I just want to go ahead

2021
02:14:17,800 --> 02:14:19,800
and think each and everyone of you, wish you

2022
02:14:19,800 --> 02:14:22,800
a happy holiday, whatever holiday you

2023
02:14:22,800 --> 02:14:26,400
are observing. Oh, you came back.

2024
02:14:29,800 --> 02:14:31,700
>> you know me and you, have an interesting relationship,

2025
02:14:31,700 --> 02:14:32,400
but I am back, sir.

2026
02:14:32,400 --> 02:14:35,800
>> listen, life is interesting, isn't it? We

2027
02:14:35,800 --> 02:14:41,800
are blessed . Folks, I want to thank you for coming here

2028
02:14:41,800 --> 02:14:44,800
this evening. I want to say that many, if not all of you

2029
02:14:44,800 --> 02:14:51,400
in this room, know me. You all know me by now.

2030
02:14:52,733 --> 02:14:53,733
I tell you. My family, all of you know , we have been police of

2031
02:14:53,733 --> 02:14:56,733
this community since the 1950s

2032
02:14:58,733 --> 02:15:00,733
, going back to my grandfather, my father, myself. My whole

2033
02:15:00,733 --> 02:15:02,733
family has always been involved in the city and the city minutes ability

2034
02:15:02,733 --> 02:15:05,733
of the government. Decades, decades,

2035
02:15:05,733 --> 02:15:10,533
years, and years of hard service and labor.

2036
02:15:11,733 --> 02:15:16,733
one that I would never tarnish or ruin. So, I

2037
02:15:16,733 --> 02:15:20,733
encourage all of you to keep your faith , and know

2038
02:15:20,733 --> 02:15:23,733
that your mayor is your mayor .

2039
02:15:23,733 --> 02:15:26,733
madam clerk, when I move,

2040
02:15:27,733 --> 02:15:29,600
did I not go to your office? Sedation my paperwork and fill it

2041
02:15:29,600 --> 02:15:30,300
everything appropriate?

2042
02:15:30,300 --> 02:15:32,733
>> yes, that was about a year ago.

2043
02:15:32,733 --> 02:15:35,733
>> is a residence in the city of f.a.b. Beach?

2044
02:15:35,733 --> 02:15:38,733
>> from what I recall, you did state that you moved from your area into

2045
02:15:38,733 --> 02:15:40,733
eastern shores.

2046
02:15:41,733 --> 02:15:44,733
>> and I document everything with you correctly

2047
02:15:44,733 --> 02:15:46,733
as I was supposed to as you told me everything was correct?

2048
02:15:46,733 --> 02:15:47,733
>> you gave me the new address, and he forwarded

2049
02:15:47,733 --> 02:15:49,733
it to hr.

2050
02:15:52,667 --> 02:15:53,667
>> and I went to hr, and I follow the

2051
02:15:53,667 --> 02:15:55,667
proper procedure the paperwork and get everything

2052
02:15:55,667 --> 02:15:56,667
filled the correct? Have that time, right?

2053
02:15:56,667 --> 02:15:58,567
>> I don't know what happened at hr. I can only speak

2054
02:15:58,567 --> 02:15:59,500
on our conversation here.

2055
02:15:59,500 --> 02:16:02,667
>> well, everything has been filled out. If

2056
02:16:02,667 --> 02:16:08,670
anyone wants to come and visit me, you can

2057
02:16:08,667 --> 02:16:10,667
.

2058
02:16:10,667 --> 02:16:12,667
I have a lobby where we can even have meetings and get together

2059
02:16:12,667 --> 02:16:17,667
and meet in the community. I would love to invite you all.

2060
02:16:17,667 --> 02:16:20,667
my address is always been a north miami beach. My residency has always

2061
02:16:20,667 --> 02:16:26,667
been a north miami beach without question. If you want to

2062
02:16:26,667 --> 02:16:32,667
question it, the clerk is there and has all of my information.

2063
02:16:32,667 --> 02:16:35,667
you are very welcome to get it . It is available,

2064
02:16:35,667 --> 02:16:41,667
it is public , and that is all I have to say.

2065
02:16:41,667 --> 02:16:47,667
I am very shocked that my fellow commissioner has taken this attitude and

2066
02:16:47,667 --> 02:16:52,600
this posture towards this . I will tell you, I am a

2067
02:16:52,600 --> 02:16:57,400
real estate investor. I invest in properties everywhere

2068
02:17:02,600 --> 02:17:04,600
in north miami beach. As a matter fact anyone

2069
02:17:04,600 --> 02:17:06,600
to know something? I'm going to buy another house that I am in the

2070
02:17:06,600 --> 02:17:10,600
middle of negotiating, okay? Because this is my livelihood, this is what I live for

2071
02:17:10,600 --> 02:17:13,600
him. Other people do other things, this is what I live from, and I bite,

2072
02:17:13,600 --> 02:17:16,600
sell, and invest. Folks, I love you all.

2073
02:17:16,600 --> 02:17:21,600
if you have any questions, you all of my number, and you can

2074
02:17:21,600 --> 02:17:24,600
call me. If you want to visit me, the clerk has my address.

2075
02:17:24,600 --> 02:17:27,600
god bless you all, have a great evening. Thank you. Madam

2076
02:17:27,600 --> 02:17:30,600
clerk, that concludes the city commission reports.

2077
02:17:30,600 --> 02:17:32,267
we will move on to our consent agenda.

2078
02:17:32,267 --> 02:17:32,900
mr. Attorney?

2079
02:17:32,900 --> 02:17:35,300
>> thank you, mr. Mayor.

2080
02:17:36,600 --> 02:17:42,600
I don't nine point one is a regular city commission minutes of

2081
02:17:42,600 --> 02:17:44,600
october 18th, 2022.

2082
02:17:44,600 --> 02:17:46,600
item nine point to is the resolution of

2083
02:17:46,600 --> 02:17:48,600
city commission of city of north maybe beach. Otherwise, the city manager

2084
02:17:48,600 --> 02:17:51,533
to ensure a purchase order to mk I service

2085
02:17:51,533 --> 02:17:55,133
with the purchase of hayward equipment.

2086
02:17:57,533 --> 02:17:59,533
that exceeds 71,000.

2087
02:18:00,533 --> 02:18:02,533
I don't 9.3 is the resolution of the city commission of city of north

2088
02:18:02,533 --> 02:18:04,533
miami beach approving the contract amendment with american

2089
02:18:04,533 --> 02:18:09,533
traffic solution inc. For the red light camera. Item 9.4,

2090
02:18:09,533 --> 02:18:12,533
the resolution of city commission city of f.a.b. Beach supporting the

2091
02:18:12,533 --> 02:18:15,533
efforts of the for the department of transportation to

2092
02:18:15,533 --> 02:18:21,533
rename a portion of the state wrote a 26 to anthony resnick

2093
02:18:21,533 --> 02:18:23,533
boulevard.

2094
02:18:24,533 --> 02:18:27,533
item 9.5 is a resolution of a city commission for the city of north

2095
02:18:27,533 --> 02:18:30,533
maybe beach approving the memorandum of understanding

2096
02:18:30,533 --> 02:18:35,933
that the city speech for joint acumen process . Item 9.6

2097
02:18:37,533 --> 02:18:41,533
is a resolution of city commission with the city of north maybe beach

2098
02:18:41,533 --> 02:18:43,533
authorizing a city manager for agreement with an

2099
02:18:43,533 --> 02:18:47,533
electric company for electric mode and property service

2100
02:18:47,533 --> 02:18:48,533
estimate of the budget amount of 120,000.

2101
02:18:48,533 --> 02:18:51,533
I don't 9.7 is a resolution

2102
02:18:53,467 --> 02:18:55,467
of the city commission in the city of f.a.b. Beach

2103
02:18:55,467 --> 02:19:00,467
with author city manager to issue a source purchase order

2104
02:19:00,467 --> 02:19:05,267
with the purchase of pumps not to exceed 70,000,

2105
02:19:06,467 --> 02:19:09,467
item 9.8 is a resolution of city commission

2106
02:19:09,467 --> 02:19:12,467
and city of north maybe beach authorizing a city manager to issue

2107
02:19:12,467 --> 02:19:16,670
a purchase order of technologies inc.

2108
02:19:18,467 --> 02:19:23,267
for slaker equipment an amount not to exceed 95,000 .

2109
02:19:24,467 --> 02:19:27,467
item 9.9 is a resolution of the city commission north

2110
02:19:27,467 --> 02:19:31,667
maybe beach, on the four department of

2111
02:19:32,467 --> 02:19:39,670
service contracts for ties to service , an amount not to exceed

2112
02:19:39,467 --> 02:19:42,467
370,000. Item 9.10 is a resolution of a city commission

2113
02:19:42,467 --> 02:19:48,467
of north maybe beach, authorize the city manager to have a agreement for

2114
02:19:48,467 --> 02:19:51,400
more storage an amount not to exceed 130,000 .

2115
02:19:51,400 --> 02:19:54,400
I don't 9.11 is a resolution

2116
02:19:55,400 --> 02:20:00,200
of city commission north miami beach , authorize and

2117
02:20:00,400 --> 02:20:05,200
increase expenditure corporation for liquid corrosion inhibitor chemicals

2118
02:20:06,400 --> 02:20:09,400
an amount not to exceed 50,000.

2119
02:20:11,400 --> 02:20:14,400
I don't 9.12 is a resolution of city commission city of north maybe

2120
02:20:14,400 --> 02:20:18,400
beach accepting and adopting the certificate of resource of november 8th

2121
02:20:18,400 --> 02:20:20,400
, 2022 general election .

2122
02:20:24,400 --> 02:20:27,400
fisher think two, four, and six.

2123
02:20:27,400 --> 02:20:32,200
election was held on of them are 22nd, 2022 .

2124
02:20:33,400 --> 02:20:36,400
I don't 9.13 as a result city commissioned north

2125
02:20:36,400 --> 02:20:40,600
maybe beach authorizing utilization of multiple contracts

2126
02:20:41,400 --> 02:20:45,400
from cooperative for our purchase of oem

2127
02:20:45,400 --> 02:20:49,000
arts and services not to exceed 214,000 .

2128
02:20:54,333 --> 02:20:57,333
I don't nine point one for was taken off the

2129
02:20:57,333 --> 02:21:00,933
consent agenda . I don't 9.15 was deferred

2130
02:21:03,333 --> 02:21:05,733
, and providing for conflict

2131
02:21:10,333 --> 02:21:11,733
and effective day. Thank you, mr. Mayor.

2132
02:21:11,733 --> 02:21:14,333
>> thank you very much. Our live streaming has

2133
02:21:14,333 --> 02:21:17,333
crashed. Nobody can see this online.

2134
02:21:17,333 --> 02:21:19,400
>> it is backup, sir. >> I think we need to recess

2135
02:21:19,400 --> 02:21:20,967
, because I don't want to continue.

2136
02:21:20,967 --> 02:21:23,333
>> this is the last of his backup now.

2137
02:21:23,333 --> 02:21:25,333
>> okay, can we

2138
02:21:27,333 --> 02:21:30,333
verify that? Let's take a 10 minute recess .

2139
02:21:30,333 --> 02:21:33,333
>> no one heard your response.

2140
02:21:36,333 --> 02:21:39,333
>> well, we have to move on. Is on the record,

2141
02:21:39,333 --> 02:21:41,333
they cannot for the public may record.

2142
02:21:41,333 --> 02:21:44,333
>> mayor, we can move on. The livestream is

2143
02:21:44,333 --> 02:21:47,000
not required by law. If you want to wait , as a

2144
02:21:47,000 --> 02:21:48,667
commissioner, it is up to you.

2145
02:21:48,667 --> 02:21:50,667
>> yes, we

2146
02:21:53,267 --> 02:21:54,267
don't have a quorum. We will wait for staff to get it right, because

2147
02:21:54,267 --> 02:21:57,267
I can't understand how this room sat

2148
02:21:57,267 --> 02:22:03,267
here for two years, and we are still not doing things right. But everybody understands.

2149
02:22:03,267 --> 02:22:05,300
it was about 10 minutes for staff to get

2150
02:22:05,300 --> 02:22:07,300
it together.

2151
02:32:15,533 --> 02:32:19,667
>> all right, guys, let's get started. If anybody could

2152
02:32:19,667 --> 02:32:22,670
please take their seats?

2153
02:32:22,667 --> 02:32:25,667
I am going to need everyone to please take your seats.

2154
02:32:25,667 --> 02:32:29,267
we are going to get started.

2155
02:32:55,600 --> 02:33:03,400
my fellow colleagues, if he could join me, please, we will get started.

2156
02:33:19,600 --> 02:33:22,600
okay, I have five. I needed commissioner smith, she's coming up.

2157
02:33:22,600 --> 02:33:25,600
esther attorney, I believe we were in the

2158
02:33:25,600 --> 02:33:28,600
middle of doing the consent agenda item?

2159
02:33:28,600 --> 02:33:30,600
>> yes,

2160
02:33:30,600 --> 02:33:35,600
mayor, I have read all the items, and obviously, we need a motion in

2161
02:33:35,600 --> 02:33:36,600
a second.

2162
02:33:36,600 --> 02:33:38,600
>> I moved to approve the consent agenda.

2163
02:33:38,600 --> 02:33:41,000
>> second. All in favor?

2164
02:33:41,600 --> 02:33:42,600
>> aye. >> aye.

2165
02:33:42,600 --> 02:33:43,600
>> anyone opposed the consent agenda?

2166
02:33:43,600 --> 02:33:47,200
okay, the consent agenda passes unanimously.

2167
02:33:50,600 --> 02:33:53,600
we have two items that were pulled that are

2168
02:33:53,600 --> 02:33:58,600
going to go to legislation, correct, madam clerk? Last two?

2169
02:33:58,600 --> 02:33:59,600
one was pulled, and one was deferred.

2170
02:33:59,600 --> 02:34:02,600
>> right. One was pulled, was deferred. You also

2171
02:34:02,600 --> 02:34:03,600
wanted your mayors discussion.

2172
02:34:03,600 --> 02:34:07,600
>> so, commissioner smith had an item that she wanted for discussion

2173
02:34:07,600 --> 02:34:11,600
, which is 15.5. She wanted to bring that

2174
02:34:11,600 --> 02:34:17,600
up. I also wanted to have the mayors discussion brought up.

2175
02:34:17,600 --> 02:34:20,600
and so, I had a brought up because I don't

2176
02:34:20,600 --> 02:34:23,600
really want to wait until the end. Usually, it's

2177
02:34:23,600 --> 02:34:26,600
on the tail end of the meeting, and sometimes, we

2178
02:34:26,600 --> 02:34:32,600
can't get work accomplish or get participation from the public.

2179
02:34:35,600 --> 02:34:40,600
every time we have an election, I always ask this question.

2180
02:34:40,600 --> 02:34:42,600
I ask you to my fellow colleagues because, you

2181
02:34:42,600 --> 02:34:47,600
know, obviously, out of courtesy, I want to make sure that we are all

2182
02:34:47,600 --> 02:34:51,800
in agreements with the charter officers, and

2183
02:34:53,533 --> 02:34:55,533
the management , and legal, and every department that we have to

2184
02:34:55,533 --> 02:35:00,333
make sure that everybody is happy or not.

2185
02:35:01,533 --> 02:35:08,533
so, you know, I have some reservations , and I would like to

2186
02:35:08,533 --> 02:35:14,533
bring them up during this time that I have as a mayors discussion.

2187
02:35:14,533 --> 02:35:19,533
I have some things that I want to talk

2188
02:35:19,533 --> 02:35:26,533
, bring up, and speak about with management , and I want to do it as respectfully

2189
02:35:26,533 --> 02:35:29,533
and as eloquent as possible. And I also have some

2190
02:35:29,533 --> 02:35:31,933
with our legal department.

2191
02:35:35,533 --> 02:35:38,533
so, if I am feeling this way, I would like to see what some of my

2192
02:35:38,533 --> 02:35:43,333
other fellow colleagues feel , and if any action

2193
02:35:47,533 --> 02:35:53,467
or any comments or actions want to be taken out of this discussion item.

2194
02:35:53,467 --> 02:35:56,467
so, I am opening up to see what my fellow colleagues have

2195
02:35:56,467 --> 02:36:01,467
to say at this time , and if there is

2196
02:36:01,467 --> 02:36:05,467
anything to say, and we can move forward from here.

2197
02:36:05,467 --> 02:36:06,467
anybody wishing to speak?

2198
02:36:06,467 --> 02:36:07,267
commissioner smith?

2199
02:36:07,267 --> 02:36:11,467
>> you know, I will make some comments . I will

2200
02:36:11,467 --> 02:36:14,467
make them with a great sense of honor to the people that serve

2201
02:36:14,467 --> 02:36:17,467
in our city, and the people who live

2202
02:36:17,467 --> 02:36:23,467
in our city. I am used to a different way of government.

2203
02:36:23,467 --> 02:36:26,467
that doesn't make me write and somebody else wrong, that doesn't make them

2204
02:36:26,467 --> 02:36:29,467
right and be wrong. But, I will tell you knocking on doors for three months,

2205
02:36:29,467 --> 02:36:31,867
and meeting the public

2206
02:36:35,467 --> 02:36:38,467
, if the public had a say so , the public would sit here right

2207
02:36:38,467 --> 02:36:42,667
now and say we need a change.

2208
02:36:44,467 --> 02:36:47,467
so, you know, there are lots of things that I personally felt, as

2209
02:36:47,467 --> 02:36:52,267
most of you know . People always said something

2210
02:36:53,400 --> 02:36:57,000
about something minor that is insignificant.

2211
02:36:59,400 --> 02:37:05,400
and I'm talking about when you run for campaign sign . It

2212
02:37:05,400 --> 02:37:07,800
is not earth shattering .

2213
02:37:08,400 --> 02:37:14,400
it doesn't harm your residence , it doesn't take away from

2214
02:37:14,400 --> 02:37:20,400
your businesses , but what it does say is a lot about character.

2215
02:37:20,400 --> 02:37:23,400
it says a lot about character.

2216
02:37:23,400 --> 02:37:26,400
so, I would like to say, one comment I would like to make

2217
02:37:26,400 --> 02:37:31,200
is, having read the charter , it clearly states

2218
02:37:32,400 --> 02:37:38,400
that the charter officers have to follow the ordinances and

2219
02:37:41,400 --> 02:37:44,400
the resolutions , and make sure they are implement it in your city. So, disappointed

2220
02:37:44,400 --> 02:37:48,600
is an easy word , but for me

2221
02:37:50,333 --> 02:37:54,533
, it was very difficult to go through

2222
02:37:56,333 --> 02:38:01,133
three months to have charter officers not follow

2223
02:38:02,333 --> 02:38:04,333
the charter.

2224
02:38:04,333 --> 02:38:06,567
that was a very difficult thing. Thank you

2225
02:38:06,567 --> 02:38:07,200
very much.

2226
02:38:07,200 --> 02:38:09,600
>> thank you, commissioner smith.

2227
02:38:11,333 --> 02:38:14,333
any of the commissioners wishing to speak at

2228
02:38:14,333 --> 02:38:16,733
this time? Commissioner fleurimond?

2229
02:38:17,333 --> 02:38:20,333
>> I think I will reserve my comments for when

2230
02:38:20,333 --> 02:38:23,933
we have our workshop. Thank you.

2231
02:38:27,333 --> 02:38:29,333
>> okay.

2232
02:38:30,333 --> 02:38:35,133
anybody else wishing to speak on the item?

2233
02:38:36,333 --> 02:38:39,933
of city attorney at this time?

2234
02:38:42,333 --> 02:38:44,333
>> once again, I speak on the city attorney, and I apologize,

2235
02:38:44,333 --> 02:38:46,333
because I know our city attorney for many

2236
02:38:46,333 --> 02:38:50,267
years, I had every intention for being with you today and sitting down

2237
02:38:50,267 --> 02:38:55,667
with you because, unfortunately -- there is no sound?

2238
02:38:57,267 --> 02:39:00,000
>> I got a text from someone saying there

2239
02:39:00,000 --> 02:39:00,900
is no sound.

2240
02:39:00,900 --> 02:39:04,500
>> well, let me just say this.

2241
02:39:05,267 --> 02:39:08,267
I, too, was on the brightline today.

2242
02:39:08,267 --> 02:39:12,267
I was invited, as we were as commissioners.

2243
02:39:12,267 --> 02:39:18,267
but, was very interesting at the brightline was somebody gave

2244
02:39:18,267 --> 02:39:22,267
a speech that was very clear , as

2245
02:39:22,267 --> 02:39:26,267
one person, what do you get done?

2246
02:39:26,267 --> 02:39:30,267
but, as a group, what can be done?

2247
02:39:30,267 --> 02:39:33,267
and for me , and you and I had

2248
02:39:33,267 --> 02:39:35,267
the conversation, some were surprised.

2249
02:39:35,267 --> 02:39:39,267
how could you set on a commission ,

2250
02:39:39,267 --> 02:39:44,267
and the attorney say that you have to vote

2251
02:39:44,267 --> 02:39:47,267
, the majority has to agree that you can pull

2252
02:39:47,267 --> 02:39:51,200
an item from the agenda? I listen to that

2253
02:39:51,200 --> 02:39:56,600
. See, what you don't understand is the agenda is

2254
02:39:57,200 --> 02:40:03,200
what you are going to vote on on a number of issues with one vote.

2255
02:40:03,200 --> 02:40:05,200
either or nay.

2256
02:40:11,200 --> 02:40:15,200
the commissioners, with all respect, like a ventura, which they have

2257
02:40:15,200 --> 02:40:18,200
a meeting twice a month, but one of their meetings is to go over that

2258
02:40:18,200 --> 02:40:24,200
agenda, and have everybody that is a head of a department's be

2259
02:40:24,200 --> 02:40:27,200
in that meeting , answer all of the commissioners questions.

2260
02:40:27,200 --> 02:40:29,200
it is published

2261
02:40:33,200 --> 02:40:36,200
, it is a meeting open to the public , but the thing about that meeting

2262
02:40:36,200 --> 02:40:40,200
is, when you go to to the --when you go to

2263
02:40:40,200 --> 02:40:44,400
the commission meeting when you're voting yay

2264
02:40:45,200 --> 02:40:47,600
or nay , bony have

2265
02:40:51,133 --> 02:40:54,133
networks up against each other, and you're voting on 15 things on

2266
02:40:54,133 --> 02:40:58,933
the consent agenda, you have no idea what

2267
02:41:02,133 --> 02:41:04,133
commissioner jean thought. She hear something that I did not

2268
02:41:04,133 --> 02:41:07,133
know? G say something that would make me have another question? So, when

2269
02:41:07,133 --> 02:41:12,133
you get to the consent agenda, you pull it , and you

2270
02:41:12,133 --> 02:41:15,133
have a discussion , because maybe you are not clear

2271
02:41:15,133 --> 02:41:18,133
on something, maybe you need more information before you vote,

2272
02:41:18,133 --> 02:41:20,133
or let's put it in a different way.

2273
02:41:20,133 --> 02:41:24,133
this 15 things on the consent agenda . You want

2274
02:41:24,133 --> 02:41:27,133
to vote no for one , so you have to vote no for all 15, or

2275
02:41:27,133 --> 02:41:30,733
you have to pull it , vote

2276
02:41:32,133 --> 02:41:36,133
yes for 14, and discuss the one you're voting no one.

2277
02:41:36,133 --> 02:41:39,133
so, I sat there and could not believe it.

2278
02:41:39,133 --> 02:41:42,133
I was in my house , and we are voting on whether somebody that

2279
02:41:42,133 --> 02:41:45,133
is a commissioner has the right to find out more information

2280
02:41:45,133 --> 02:41:49,333
before they vote based on a majority.

2281
02:41:53,670 --> 02:41:56,670
so, we have had this conversation, because I don't want to

2282
02:41:56,670 --> 02:42:00,267
70 commission were I am representing the public

2283
02:42:02,670 --> 02:42:06,670
, and I don't understand something I am voting for, and don't

2284
02:42:06,670 --> 02:42:09,670
have the right to bring it out, and bring

2285
02:42:09,670 --> 02:42:15,670
more information. So, for me, that was a very weak link in

2286
02:42:15,670 --> 02:42:17,670
our system.

2287
02:42:17,670 --> 02:42:20,670
and I just wanted to bring that up , because,

2288
02:42:20,670 --> 02:42:24,670
as you know, it bothered me then , it bothers

2289
02:42:24,670 --> 02:42:30,670
me know , and we have to be a transparent government

2290
02:42:30,670 --> 02:42:33,670
, that none of you have to say, where is the money?

2291
02:42:33,670 --> 02:42:37,267
none of you have to do that.

2292
02:42:39,670 --> 02:42:42,670
but, you turn to page 34, and you see where that 32,000 went. You turn to

2293
02:42:42,670 --> 02:42:46,267
page 58, and you see where that $10,000 went.

2294
02:42:48,670 --> 02:42:54,000
you don't see that it was moved, and moved, and hid.

2295
02:42:54,000 --> 02:42:56,000
that is why this is important to me, and that

2296
02:42:56,000 --> 02:42:59,000
is why that is the one thing, and I wanted to come and tell you,

2297
02:42:59,000 --> 02:43:03,000
I was going to say that tonight, because it still bothers me. The consent agenda

2298
02:43:03,000 --> 02:43:06,000
for the seven of us has the right to

2299
02:43:06,000 --> 02:43:09,000
make sure that we understand it , or have to vote no for the entire

2300
02:43:09,000 --> 02:43:12,000
thing. Thank you very much.

2301
02:43:15,000 --> 02:43:17,000
>> commissioner jean, and then commissioner fleurimond?

2302
02:43:17,000 --> 02:43:18,000
>> thank you so much mr.

2303
02:43:18,000 --> 02:43:21,000
mayor. Before the recess ended, you asked

2304
02:43:21,000 --> 02:43:25,000
me if I was okay, and I told you I wasn't. I'm

2305
02:43:25,000 --> 02:43:27,000
not really feeling well.

2306
02:43:27,000 --> 02:43:34,200
but, to commissioner smith's points, a lot of the opportunity to have

2307
02:43:35,000 --> 02:43:38,000
a workshop, not in this case, because I did not know there was going to

2308
02:43:38,000 --> 02:43:43,000
be an item for the mayors discussion to discuss legal, but obviously,

2309
02:43:43,000 --> 02:43:47,000
I am not sure of these conversations before or not.

2310
02:43:47,000 --> 02:43:51,000
seemingly, what I wanted to say is, in the same breath that she mentioned

2311
02:43:51,000 --> 02:43:56,000
me and she said that it is her practice to dialogue through

2312
02:43:56,000 --> 02:44:01,000
these issues, and also more so than anything to give people fair notice

2313
02:44:01,000 --> 02:44:06,400
, that line of statements doesn't align with this moment.

2314
02:44:07,000 --> 02:44:10,000
but, nevertheless , the mayor has the opportunity to move

2315
02:44:10,000 --> 02:44:13,000
an item forward so we can discuss it . But

2316
02:44:13,000 --> 02:44:15,000
again, you mentioned

2317
02:44:17,000 --> 02:44:20,000
to speak about the charter officers, and then you say the item

2318
02:44:20,000 --> 02:44:25,000
on legal, so I am not really sure where it is

2319
02:44:25,000 --> 02:44:27,000
coming from.

2320
02:44:27,000 --> 02:44:29,000
>> to clarify that, I just want to say, you know, I brought

2321
02:44:29,000 --> 02:44:32,000
up the items of the charter officers, but the legal and the city

2322
02:44:32,000 --> 02:44:37,000
manager, so that we can review and go over

2323
02:44:37,000 --> 02:44:40,000
the lakes and no lakes, and how we feel at this moment about those

2324
02:44:40,000 --> 02:44:42,000
charter officers.

2325
02:44:42,000 --> 02:44:46,000
and if in fact we do still want to keep them on,

2326
02:44:46,000 --> 02:44:48,000
or if there is some vision to have a change.

2327
02:44:48,000 --> 02:44:50,000
>> okay.

2328
02:44:51,933 --> 02:44:54,933
that being said, I am not comfortable having this

2329
02:44:54,933 --> 02:44:57,933
discussion now. Like I said, I'm not feeling well, so I will be leaving

2330
02:44:57,933 --> 02:44:59,933
the meeting.

2331
02:45:02,933 --> 02:45:05,933
>> okay. >> feel better. >> thank you.

2332
02:45:06,933 --> 02:45:08,933
>> mr. Mayor? >> go ahead, commissioner chernoff.

2333
02:45:08,933 --> 02:45:10,933
>> thank you for

2334
02:45:12,933 --> 02:45:15,933
the opportunity. I, too, was very disappointed during the campaigning

2335
02:45:15,933 --> 02:45:21,933
process of how the city reacted , but the legal department,

2336
02:45:21,933 --> 02:45:24,933
and the management a permit.

2337
02:45:24,933 --> 02:45:27,933
and I am sorry to say, but, you know, they welcomed

2338
02:45:27,933 --> 02:45:30,633
me here, and I appreciate that, but I think it is time to part

2339
02:45:30,633 --> 02:45:31,233
with them.

2340
02:45:31,233 --> 02:45:33,233
>> okay.

2341
02:45:33,933 --> 02:45:36,933
any other statement from any of the commissioner?

2342
02:45:36,933 --> 02:45:38,933
commissioner smith?

2343
02:45:41,933 --> 02:45:42,933
>> so, were talking about the attorney?

2344
02:45:42,933 --> 02:45:45,800
>> we are talking about the attorney at

2345
02:45:45,800 --> 02:45:47,670
this point, yes.

2346
02:45:47,670 --> 02:45:49,670
>> oh, all right.

2347
02:45:51,867 --> 02:45:57,867
so, I had the opportunity , when I was going door

2348
02:45:57,867 --> 02:46:01,467
to door , you know, meeting so

2349
02:46:03,867 --> 02:46:09,867
many people , and, you know, the concerns were the garbage,

2350
02:46:09,867 --> 02:46:13,467
the water , and the fourth floor.

2351
02:46:15,867 --> 02:46:18,867
I mean, they don't know what is the fourth floor, they

2352
02:46:18,867 --> 02:46:22,467
don't know what particular floor everybody

2353
02:46:23,867 --> 02:46:31,667
is out, but I am just saying, I am seeing the fourth floor.

2354
02:46:33,867 --> 02:46:36,867
so, I am not really happy with the attorney --I am not

2355
02:46:36,867 --> 02:46:42,867
happy how it all came about in the first place,

2356
02:46:42,867 --> 02:46:44,867
you know?

2357
02:46:45,867 --> 02:46:50,800
it wasn't even, you know , I don't like how it was done in the

2358
02:46:50,800 --> 02:46:56,200
first place, so I was never happy with that.

2359
02:46:56,800 --> 02:47:00,800
and, you know, I guess it is time for change.

2360
02:47:00,800 --> 02:47:02,800
>> okay.

2361
02:47:06,800 --> 02:47:09,800
you know, commissioner fleurimond, if you want

2362
02:47:09,800 --> 02:47:13,800
to go ahead and speak, I have two things I want to say,

2363
02:47:13,800 --> 02:47:15,800
slightly very brief. Go ahead, sir.

2364
02:47:15,800 --> 02:47:21,800
>> thank you. I just want to clarify first of all that ,

2365
02:47:21,800 --> 02:47:24,800
you know, my understanding , and that is the reason why to come back

2366
02:47:24,800 --> 02:47:27,800
is that the legitimacy of

2367
02:47:30,800 --> 02:47:35,600
--village of the legitimacy or one stability to

2368
02:47:36,800 --> 02:47:39,800
serve or not serve based on residency does not affect the legitimacy

2369
02:47:39,800 --> 02:47:42,800
of the meeting itself. That was the understanding that I gathered

2370
02:47:42,800 --> 02:47:45,800
once I left, and that is the reason why

2371
02:47:45,800 --> 02:47:50,733
I came back. So, I wanted to clarify that.

2372
02:47:50,733 --> 02:47:54,733
number two, we just sat here and agreed that we

2373
02:47:54,733 --> 02:48:00,733
would have a workshop with the city attorney, the city clerk

2374
02:48:00,733 --> 02:48:07,733
, and the city manager. That is what we just agreed on. In addition

2375
02:48:07,733 --> 02:48:10,733
to that , we talk about processes that happened

2376
02:48:10,733 --> 02:48:16,133
in the past , however, what I am seeing before

2377
02:48:16,733 --> 02:48:22,133
me know is the same process being incremented again.

2378
02:48:24,733 --> 02:48:25,733
to a degree, that is what I am seeing.

2379
02:48:25,733 --> 02:48:28,733
now, in addition to that

2380
02:48:30,733 --> 02:48:34,733
, I will throw to the city manager.

2381
02:48:34,733 --> 02:48:37,733
whether you like the city manager personally or

2382
02:48:37,733 --> 02:48:43,733
not personally , what I will say is that , if you look

2383
02:48:43,733 --> 02:48:46,733
at items that have been done over the past year

2384
02:48:46,733 --> 02:48:51,533
and a half to move the city forward

2385
02:48:52,667 --> 02:48:55,667
, he has done the job.

2386
02:48:55,667 --> 02:48:59,267
there has been no election, no

2387
02:48:59,667 --> 02:49:03,667
election that I can recall where there has not

2388
02:49:03,667 --> 02:49:06,667
been disappointment , or there has not been issues

2389
02:49:06,667 --> 02:49:10,667
of concern related to trash, related to water

2390
02:49:10,667 --> 02:49:16,667
, and related to the things that we have heard here this evening. In 2018

2391
02:49:16,667 --> 02:49:23,667
, it was about bringing back our water plant. It was about going from

2392
02:49:23,667 --> 02:49:28,667
going from quarterly --going from monthly billing to quarterly billing.

2393
02:49:28,667 --> 02:49:33,467
it was about bringing the sanitation back in-house.

2394
02:49:33,667 --> 02:49:35,667
in 2020, some of the same issues with the exception

2395
02:49:35,667 --> 02:49:37,667
of water, because we had in source water, there was a win, commissioner

2396
02:49:37,667 --> 02:49:42,467
smith was on the dais to make sure

2397
02:49:43,667 --> 02:49:46,667
that happened , and we were successful in bringing

2398
02:49:46,667 --> 02:49:51,467
it back. We save $6,500,000.00 the first year. Okay?

2399
02:49:51,600 --> 02:49:55,600
we then had an issue with sanitation where

2400
02:49:55,600 --> 02:50:00,400
waste management was staying past their initial contract

2401
02:50:01,600 --> 02:50:03,600
, and charging us a premium.

2402
02:50:03,600 --> 02:50:08,400
this commission, with the exception of, I believe,

2403
02:50:08,600 --> 02:50:10,600
commissioner chernoff, and I don't think commissioner smith was on at

2404
02:50:10,600 --> 02:50:14,200
that time , voted not to approve

2405
02:50:16,600 --> 02:50:19,600
the contract with waste pro . I say this commission, because weather

2406
02:50:19,600 --> 02:50:25,600
is all of us are some of us, it did not go through.

2407
02:50:25,600 --> 02:50:28,600
as a result of that, we continued with waste management and

2408
02:50:28,600 --> 02:50:31,600
continued to pay a higher fee.

2409
02:50:31,600 --> 02:50:34,600
this manager comes in , and negotiates actually have a contract bought

2410
02:50:34,600 --> 02:50:39,600
before us , and we voted on the contract. Now,

2411
02:50:39,600 --> 02:50:42,600
the transition has not been simple , and

2412
02:50:42,600 --> 02:50:45,600
the transition has not been easy.

2413
02:50:45,600 --> 02:50:47,600
but, it has been, I believe, less than six

2414
02:50:47,600 --> 02:50:54,200
months since we have transitioned to coastal, and they are working

2415
02:50:54,533 --> 02:50:58,533
to try to get things really need to be.

2416
02:50:58,533 --> 02:51:03,933
as it relates to personality differences , and things of

2417
02:51:04,533 --> 02:51:09,533
that sort, perhaps some of those issues do exist. When we

2418
02:51:09,533 --> 02:51:13,533
go to our city attorney, I will say that the city attorney

2419
02:51:13,533 --> 02:51:16,533
has worked to make sure that not only he does the

2420
02:51:16,533 --> 02:51:19,533
job that he is asked to do, but is innovative in bringing

2421
02:51:19,533 --> 02:51:24,333
in revenue through his department. We talk about

2422
02:51:25,533 --> 02:51:28,533
committee benefits . When people come appear now, this is never

2423
02:51:28,533 --> 02:51:31,533
happened before where there are actually contributing

2424
02:51:31,533 --> 02:51:34,533
monies towards education , and towards other things that our

2425
02:51:34,533 --> 02:51:37,533
residents need , all because of with the city attorney

2426
02:51:37,533 --> 02:51:39,533
is doing.

2427
02:51:39,533 --> 02:51:44,533
were talking about traffic, speed bumps . A lot of you

2428
02:51:44,533 --> 02:51:50,467
recall that getting a speedbump to be installed in the city of north

2429
02:51:50,467 --> 02:51:52,467
miami beach, years! As a matter of fact, 13th avenue

2430
02:51:52,467 --> 02:51:55,467
, were people were asking for traffic calming, we

2431
02:51:55,467 --> 02:51:57,467
cannot get speed bumps to the point for our

2432
02:51:57,467 --> 02:52:00,467
former city manager had to put speed tables the did

2433
02:52:00,467 --> 02:52:04,467
not do a darn thing to slow down the traffic, right?

2434
02:52:04,467 --> 02:52:06,467
this team comes in and negotiates with

2435
02:52:06,467 --> 02:52:10,467
miami-dade county a memorandum of understanding so that we can streamline

2436
02:52:10,467 --> 02:52:13,467
the speedbump process , and streamline traffic calming. Enough arizona has

2437
02:52:13,467 --> 02:52:19,467
an issue similar to those in you lita , they now have a speedbump

2438
02:52:19,467 --> 02:52:21,467
north of 164 three.

2439
02:52:22,467 --> 02:52:25,467
and there is more to come. These are some of the

2440
02:52:25,467 --> 02:52:28,467
things that do this team has been doing. It's been a rough

2441
02:52:28,467 --> 02:52:30,467
road.

2442
02:52:30,467 --> 02:52:33,467
I will not sit here and pretend that it has been pretty. It hasn't been

2443
02:52:33,467 --> 02:52:36,467
easy. But when I look at a cra that was dormant ,

2444
02:52:36,467 --> 02:52:40,467
and now has a director that is working hard, when I look at things

2445
02:52:40,467 --> 02:52:43,467
that are happening with traffic calming, when you look at revenues that are coming

2446
02:52:43,467 --> 02:52:50,400
in as a result of our team working to make sure that developers

2447
02:52:50,400 --> 02:52:52,400
respect north amy beach when they come to the table, to me,

2448
02:52:52,400 --> 02:52:55,400
we are advancing in the right place. When I look at our city

2449
02:52:55,400 --> 02:52:57,800
clerk's office, same thing.

2450
02:53:01,400 --> 02:53:03,267
there were ancient ways of keeping records that

2451
02:53:03,267 --> 02:53:04,733
we are no longer doing that anymore.

2452
02:53:04,733 --> 02:53:07,400
were moving into a more technologically advanced

2453
02:53:07,400 --> 02:53:09,400
city clerk office.

2454
02:53:10,400 --> 02:53:12,400
we understand politics, and I will be

2455
02:53:12,400 --> 02:53:16,400
the first to tell you that, listen, I get it.

2456
02:53:16,400 --> 02:53:19,400
new people come, sometimes they want their own people

2457
02:53:19,400 --> 02:53:24,400
in here that they feel they can work better with , and they can get

2458
02:53:24,400 --> 02:53:27,400
whatever it is that they are looking to do, they can advance their mission.

2459
02:53:27,400 --> 02:53:31,400
however, I will tell you that pound for pound, these charter officers

2460
02:53:31,400 --> 02:53:34,400
have been working their darndest to make sure that the city of north

2461
02:53:34,400 --> 02:53:37,400
amy beach signs. My thought

2462
02:53:40,400 --> 02:53:43,400
is that we were going to go into a workshop, see what the pros and the cons are,

2463
02:53:43,400 --> 02:53:48,800
and give these people an opportunity to prove themselves

2464
02:53:50,400 --> 02:53:55,200
to the new commission. That was my thought.

2465
02:53:58,400 --> 02:54:00,400
even as it relates to the city attorney and city manager, the

2466
02:54:00,400 --> 02:54:05,400
city manager did not leave until march or april the following year.

2467
02:54:05,400 --> 02:54:08,400
the city attorney did not leave until the following year. It

2468
02:54:08,400 --> 02:54:11,400
did not happen the first night.

2469
02:54:11,400 --> 02:54:15,400
but time and time again , I understand this might

2470
02:54:15,400 --> 02:54:18,400
be a process. You tried to pull in with desmond scott when he was here

2471
02:54:18,400 --> 02:54:23,400
before, you try to pull it with sarah, our former city attorney

2472
02:54:23,400 --> 02:54:25,400
, okay? And we fought hard that time in 2018 to make sure that

2473
02:54:25,400 --> 02:54:29,400
desmond scott stayed, and we fought hard

2474
02:54:29,400 --> 02:54:32,400
to keep sarah as well.

2475
02:54:33,400 --> 02:54:36,400
I don't think that this is the right process, I don't think it is good for

2476
02:54:36,400 --> 02:54:39,400
continuity, I do not think it is good for consistency. I think we can

2477
02:54:39,400 --> 02:54:41,400
this people an opportunity to hold a commission retreat and workshop,

2478
02:54:41,400 --> 02:54:45,000
and see where it takes us.

2479
02:54:47,400 --> 02:54:50,333
at that point, if we decide that we don't want

2480
02:54:50,333 --> 02:54:52,333
to move forward with them, we give them an opportunity to properly

2481
02:54:52,333 --> 02:54:54,333
transition the people that we have an opportunity to

2482
02:54:54,333 --> 02:54:56,333
vent, and to follow a process that so many people have been asking for

2483
02:54:56,333 --> 02:54:59,933
over the past couple of years.

2484
02:55:01,333 --> 02:55:03,333
but don't make the mistake of getting rid

2485
02:55:03,333 --> 02:55:05,333
of these people tonight. I don't thicken make sense. Thank you.

2486
02:55:05,333 --> 02:55:06,333
>> thank you.

2487
02:55:06,333 --> 02:55:11,333
I just want to go ahead and put on the record

2488
02:55:11,333 --> 02:55:17,333
, as I said, I will just be as professional as possible , because not only is

2489
02:55:17,333 --> 02:55:20,333
--a recurring city attorney, beatles a personal

2490
02:55:20,333 --> 02:55:23,333
friend of mine of many years, so I have the

2491
02:55:23,333 --> 02:55:26,333
utmost respect , and I will not sit here and break

2492
02:55:26,333 --> 02:55:29,933
anybody over the coals . But say

2493
02:55:30,333 --> 02:55:35,333
that there is a sentiment of here of wanting some change

2494
02:55:35,333 --> 02:55:40,133
, and from what I am hearing , you know,

2495
02:55:41,333 --> 02:55:47,333
I also have had my moments with you, and we all

2496
02:55:47,333 --> 02:55:51,267
sat down , and we have hashed it out afterwards.

2497
02:55:51,267 --> 02:55:53,267
but, you know, look. You are like one of my fellow commissioners said,

2498
02:55:53,267 --> 02:55:56,267
with the tide comes change.

2499
02:55:59,267 --> 02:56:04,267
every time, you know, you get a fresh new commissioner

2500
02:56:04,267 --> 02:56:06,267
, you get fresh fines, and people want to see

2501
02:56:06,267 --> 02:56:08,267
things and want to see new people.

2502
02:56:08,267 --> 02:56:11,267
they want to see a change in their government. I believe that is

2503
02:56:11,267 --> 02:56:15,467
the sentiment I'm hearing so far appear.

2504
02:56:17,267 --> 02:56:19,267
without belaboring this process --

2505
02:56:19,267 --> 02:56:20,267
>> mr. Mayor, may speak again?

2506
02:56:20,267 --> 02:56:23,267
>> no, excuse me. Without belaboring the process and going through

2507
02:56:23,267 --> 02:56:29,267
the mud, I want to give mr. --the utmost respect

2508
02:56:29,267 --> 02:56:35,267
, and say at this time that we are asking for your resignation.

2509
02:56:35,267 --> 02:56:38,267
I am asking for it here on a day us. I do know there

2510
02:56:38,267 --> 02:56:41,267
is a second that feels the way I do so

2511
02:56:41,267 --> 02:56:43,267
that we can continue moving this forward.

2512
02:56:43,267 --> 02:56:45,267
>> second.

2513
02:56:47,267 --> 02:56:52,670
>> so, there is a first and a second

2514
02:56:54,200 --> 02:56:59,533
to entertain the termination of the city attorney at this time.

2515
02:56:59,533 --> 02:57:01,533
is there any comments?

2516
02:57:01,533 --> 02:57:03,933
>> I have a comment.

2517
02:57:08,200 --> 02:57:12,200
>> for the second time?!. >> as I said earlier , whether

2518
02:57:12,200 --> 02:57:14,200
you have personality differences, you can go to the records, and you

2519
02:57:14,200 --> 02:57:17,200
can see how the city is moving forward

2520
02:57:17,200 --> 02:57:19,600
in so many ways.

2521
02:57:20,200 --> 02:57:23,200
separately from that, I will say that I don't

2522
02:57:23,200 --> 02:57:29,200
think this is a forum to discuss a resignation. I believe that

2523
02:57:29,200 --> 02:57:33,400
, if mr. --, or any charter officer

2524
02:57:34,200 --> 02:57:39,200
, should resign, we should offer the opportunity for them to be able to have a

2525
02:57:39,200 --> 02:57:43,200
discussion separately , and then bring something forth to

2526
02:57:43,200 --> 02:57:47,200
the commission that the commission could then

2527
02:57:47,200 --> 02:57:50,133
fully vetted and talk about transition processes. For someone

2528
02:57:50,133 --> 02:57:53,733
to walk out the day of

2529
02:57:56,133 --> 02:57:59,133
, and for a city attorney department to be just left without

2530
02:57:59,133 --> 02:58:02,133
an attorney , that doesn't make sense. That is never

2531
02:58:02,133 --> 02:58:05,133
been how we do business here.

2532
02:58:05,133 --> 02:58:07,133
you can say we do not have a particular process to

2533
02:58:07,133 --> 02:58:14,133
hire an attorney, but, as it relates to transition , we always have

2534
02:58:14,133 --> 02:58:16,133
a proper transition.

2535
02:58:17,133 --> 02:58:23,133
and so, you know, I say give him the opportunity

2536
02:58:23,133 --> 02:58:26,133
to properly, if that is what the commissioner

2537
02:58:26,133 --> 02:58:29,733
should decide , to accept a proper

2538
02:58:32,133 --> 02:58:35,133
transition from the attorney. I don't know where

2539
02:58:35,133 --> 02:58:38,133
the attorney stands, I can't speak for him. Honestly, that is up to him

2540
02:58:38,133 --> 02:58:44,133
to see for himself, but the way we are doing this here tonight is appropriate.

2541
02:58:44,133 --> 02:58:46,133
>> I call the question? >> I will not stand for. Thank you.

2542
02:58:46,133 --> 02:58:50,670
>> thank you. Okay, call to question, madam clerk?

2543
02:58:50,670 --> 02:58:53,670
you can break the quorum.

2544
02:58:53,670 --> 02:58:56,670
you can't break the quorum.

2545
02:58:56,670 --> 02:58:59,667
>> you just did. He just did.

2546
02:59:02,670 --> 02:59:07,670
>> you can't walk out in the middle of a discussion.

2547
02:59:07,670 --> 02:59:09,670
>> you could do what he wants, he is a grown man.

2548
02:59:09,670 --> 02:59:12,667
>> madam clerk, let's get the vote?

2549
02:59:14,670 --> 02:59:16,670
>> I don't give a quorum, mr. Mayor.

2550
02:59:16,670 --> 02:59:17,670
you have to do every thing directly.

2551
02:59:17,670 --> 02:59:21,867
>> you know what? To the developers that were

2552
02:59:23,670 --> 02:59:30,670
on the judicial, it is not our fault . To the residence I came here,

2553
02:59:30,670 --> 02:59:34,670
it is not our fault. And if the ethics commission is watching ,

2554
02:59:34,670 --> 02:59:39,670
you saw two of your commissioners, two of the commissioners

2555
02:59:39,670 --> 02:59:40,800
leave. I am hoping that you are watching into

2556
02:59:40,800 --> 02:59:41,600
some thing about it.

2557
02:59:41,600 --> 02:59:45,670
>> mr. Mayor, I would like to make a suggestion

2558
02:59:45,670 --> 02:59:49,267
that we have an emergency meeting? Although

2559
02:59:50,000 --> 02:59:54,000
it takes five people to do that , I think we need an emergency meeting.

2560
02:59:54,000 --> 02:59:58,800
>> we need five people for an emergency meeting.

2561
03:00:00,000 --> 03:00:02,400
I will respectfully ask ,

2562
03:00:06,000 --> 03:00:12,000
since we have lost a quorum , at the next meeting that there

2563
03:00:12,000 --> 03:00:16,200
is legislation drafted that will prevent anybody

2564
03:00:18,000 --> 03:00:19,000
from walking out.

2565
03:00:19,000 --> 03:00:23,000
I believe commissioner kramer brought up once, and it was

2566
03:00:23,000 --> 03:00:28,000
voted down. If nobody can find it , I have to do a

2567
03:00:28,000 --> 03:00:30,000
public records request to the clerk.

2568
03:00:30,000 --> 03:00:33,000
but I want to find the resolution that commissioner kramer

2569
03:00:33,000 --> 03:00:38,400
brought up once that would not allow a person

2570
03:00:39,000 --> 03:00:43,000
to walk out and break the quorum.

2571
03:00:43,000 --> 03:00:47,000
>> and just for the record, there was ever a majority vote to

2572
03:00:47,000 --> 03:00:50,933
fire desmond scott. There wasn't even a motion that

2573
03:00:50,933 --> 03:00:52,933
was seconded.

2574
03:00:55,933 --> 03:00:57,933
>> I don't know, city clerk, if I'm on or off

2575
03:00:57,933 --> 03:00:59,933
record, because we don't have a quorum.

2576
03:00:59,933 --> 03:01:04,933
but, for public information , and because it meant so much to me

2577
03:01:04,933 --> 03:01:07,933
, and with respect of somebody that I have known for a

2578
03:01:07,933 --> 03:01:11,933
long time , there have been some things that happened that hurt

2579
03:01:11,933 --> 03:01:14,933
our city from the council that we were given

2580
03:01:14,933 --> 03:01:17,333
in north miami beach.

2581
03:01:17,933 --> 03:01:21,933
I am not going to mention any of the above . My

2582
03:01:21,933 --> 03:01:26,933
confidence for what I feel this city needs to go forward

2583
03:01:26,933 --> 03:01:29,933
is based on something different.

2584
03:01:29,933 --> 03:01:35,933
but, I did read the charter , and I did read the city attorney's contract.

2585
03:01:35,933 --> 03:01:39,533
the city attorney's contract is firm,

2586
03:01:40,933 --> 03:01:44,933
and when I heard my fellow commissioners say give them the

2587
03:01:44,933 --> 03:01:49,733
opportunity to resign , the firm can quit anytime.

2588
03:01:50,867 --> 03:01:52,867
that is for sure.

2589
03:01:52,867 --> 03:01:56,867
this is a firm that works for us.

2590
03:01:56,867 --> 03:01:59,867
we, as city bodies, the majority of us have had

2591
03:01:59,867 --> 03:02:02,867
the opportunity, and it is nothing personal . As people have

2592
03:02:02,867 --> 03:02:05,867
told me that know you well, what a wonderful family man

2593
03:02:05,867 --> 03:02:08,867
you are , and what a great person you are. But I will tell

2594
03:02:08,867 --> 03:02:11,867
you the truth. If you knocked on the doors

2595
03:02:11,867 --> 03:02:15,467
that I did , out of 400 doors, 350

2596
03:02:17,867 --> 03:02:19,867
want a change.

2597
03:02:20,867 --> 03:02:25,867
so, there is a lot that plays into this conversation

2598
03:02:25,867 --> 03:02:29,867
. I have no idea what anybody else in this

2599
03:02:29,867 --> 03:02:32,867
felt. I don't play that game when somebody called me, I said you

2600
03:02:32,867 --> 03:02:37,667
were not going to work as a conduit.

2601
03:02:37,867 --> 03:02:41,867
that is not the way I do government work.

2602
03:02:41,867 --> 03:02:45,867
but I would think, knocking on doors , that three out of

2603
03:02:45,867 --> 03:02:50,800
the four commissioners heard the same thing I heard.

2604
03:02:50,800 --> 03:02:54,400
and prior to being elected, sometimes ,

2605
03:02:56,800 --> 03:02:59,800
commissioner chernoff and I walk together. Sometimes, commissioner

2606
03:02:59,800 --> 03:03:02,800
smukler and I walk together. But, this is not

2607
03:03:02,800 --> 03:03:08,200
a personal issue to me, this is a covered

2608
03:03:08,800 --> 03:03:13,000
mince run city that needs some correction

2609
03:03:14,800 --> 03:03:20,800
. I am saying some to be kind. Instead of saying a lot.

2610
03:03:20,800 --> 03:03:23,800
so, I will try to be kind to say that I don't think

2611
03:03:23,800 --> 03:03:26,200
it would work, because

2612
03:03:29,800 --> 03:03:34,000
, as our legal counsel , in that election

2613
03:03:35,800 --> 03:03:41,800
that was so blatantly obvious what was happening with our

2614
03:03:41,800 --> 03:03:46,000
government involved , and without somebody stepping in

2615
03:03:49,800 --> 03:03:50,800
, it makes me nervous , because the your question to yourself

2616
03:03:50,800 --> 03:03:53,800
is what else? What else?

2617
03:03:58,800 --> 03:04:01,800
so, I don't know if this is on or off record. I have no

2618
03:04:01,800 --> 03:04:04,800
idea because there is no orem, but I want to say, this is

2619
03:04:04,800 --> 03:04:10,200
nothing vindictive . This is nothing mean-spirited in my seat.

2620
03:04:12,800 --> 03:04:14,800
the only thing I want to do is bring the best government to north

2621
03:04:14,800 --> 03:04:17,800
miami beach we can possibly have, and with

2622
03:04:17,800 --> 03:04:21,800
what has happened in some of the decisions that

2623
03:04:21,800 --> 03:04:27,800
were made in my seats, I did not think that

2624
03:04:27,800 --> 03:04:29,800
that is what would go forward.

2625
03:04:29,800 --> 03:04:33,800
I can't speak for anybody else, but I do speak for what I have unencumbered. And

2626
03:04:33,800 --> 03:04:39,800
someday, maybe we will share it and see if I am wrong.

2627
03:04:39,800 --> 03:04:44,800
but, I really do appreciate you understanding that this is not, if

2628
03:04:44,800 --> 03:04:48,733
you will, that this is nothing against you. Is

2629
03:04:48,733 --> 03:04:53,733
the firm, and the way the firm took care of our city.

2630
03:04:53,733 --> 03:04:57,733
that makes me a little anxious to make sure that it

2631
03:04:57,733 --> 03:04:59,733
doesn't continue.

2632
03:04:59,733 --> 03:05:01,633
and that is the reason why I feel the way

2633
03:05:01,633 --> 03:05:02,100
I feel.

2634
03:05:02,100 --> 03:05:05,733
>> all right, folks. We will go ahead

2635
03:05:05,733 --> 03:05:07,733
and conclude this meeting. Obviously, we

2636
03:05:07,733 --> 03:05:12,733
can't continue any further. We don't have a quorum, meeting adjourned.

2637
03:05:12,733 --> 03:05:18,133
happy holidays to everyone. Be safe. Bless you all.