Town of Cutler Bay
Town Council Workshop Agenda

Thursday, September 01, 2022

6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Town Hall

10720 Caribbean Blvd

Cutler Bay, FL 33189

Council Chambers

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS

• Mayor Tim Meerbott
• Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan
• Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan
• Council Member Suzy Lord
• Council Member Roger Coriat

CHARTER OFFICIALS

• Town Manager Rafael G. Casals, ICMA-CM, CFM
• Town Clerk Mauricio Melinu
• Town Attorney Mitchell Bierman
• Town Attorney Chad Friedman

Decorum Policy

No individuals shall make slanderous or unduly repetitive remarks or engage in any other form of behavior that disrupts or impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting, as determined by the Presiding Officer. No clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker or his or her remarks shall be permitted.

Individuals addressing the Town Council must first be recognized by the Presiding Officer and must do so utilizing the designated podium in the Council Chambers. No more than one person may address the Council at a time unless specifically permitted by the Presiding Officer. Comments are to be made to the Town Council and not to the audience. Persons exiting the Council Chambers shall do so quietly. Any individuals determined to have violated the Rules of Decorum, as determined by the Presiding Officer, may be required to leave the Council Chambers.

Notice To All Lobbyists

Any person who receives compensation, remuneration or expenses for conducting lobbying activities is required to register as a Lobbyist with the Town Clerk prior to engaging in lobbying activities before the Town Council pursuant to Sec. 2-236, Town Code and Sec. 7.6, Town Charter

To Watch or Listen to the Virtual Public Meeting:

 

The meeting is accessible to the public live via web link:

https://virtualmeetings.cutlerbay-fl.gov/3rdBudgetWorkshop

Enter the Meeting ID: 828 9550 2713

You may listen to the meeting via telephone by dialing 786-573-5529 and then entering the         Meeting ID: 828 9550 2713, followed by #.

 

If you wish to register in advance and receive a calendar invitation, you may register at https://virtualmeetings.cutlerbay-fl.gov/Register3rdBudgetWorkshop

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1.

CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, & MOMENT OF SILENCE

a.

Proposed Budget FY 2022-23

• Manager Memo-Fiscal Year 2022-23 Third Budget Workshop
• Manager Memo-Attachment A-Proposed Budget FY 2022-23 Executive Summary
• Manager Memo-Attachment B-Fund Summaries and Department Expenditures

2.

TOWN COUNCIL QUESTIONS/ COMMENTS/ DISCUSSION

3.

ADJOURNMENT

 

Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the town hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the council with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, the affected person may need to ensure that verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the town for the introduction or admission of  otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.

This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation or a sign language interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the Town Clerk at [phone] for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting. Hearing Assistance Devices are available with the Town Clerk.

Wireless connection GUEST@TOWNOFCUTLERBAY is now available in the Town Council Chambers. Once connected, you will be redirected to the new splash page where you must read the Terms of Service and click “I Accept Connect Me Now.” Please make note there is a maximum of two (2) hours before you are automatically disconnected from the Wi-Fi and must reconnect.

We, the Town Council of Cutler Bay, hereby recommit ourselves to maintain civility in our public and political discourse and we hereby pledge our commitment to the following principles:

We will respect the right of all citizens in our community to hold different opinions;
We will avoid rhetoric intended to humiliate or question the wisdom of those whose opinions are different from ours;
We will strive to understand differing perspectives;
We will choose our words carefully;
We will speak truthfully without accusation and we will avoid distortion; and
We will speak out against violence, prejudice and incivility of their forms, whenever and wherever they occur.