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- Miami-Dade County
- 5/1/24
- 05/01/2024
- 295 Minutes
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Overview: The North Miami Special Magistrate meeting addressed a range of issues, from environmental violations involving canal dumping and tree cutting to the more unusual matter of a neighborhood dispute over ducks. The city took action against alleged improper disposal of pool resurfacing waste into a canal, with Ruth Sandler testifying about the incident. Despite challenges from the property owner’s attorney over the sufficiency of evidence, the magistrate ruled in favor of the city and imposed a $1,500 fine. The meeting also navigated the complexities of holding property owners accountable for the actions of contractors, ultimately ruling in favor of the homeowner in one instance. Additionally, the presence of ducks on a residential property sparked debate, leading to a ruling that found no clear evidence of a violation by the property owner.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 4/30/24
- 04/30/2024
- 121 Minutes
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Overview: At a recent meeting, the North Miami Commission for Women elected a new Vice Chair, Dr. Magda Demerit, and engaged in discussions on supporting community initiatives, event planning, and fundraising strategies. The commission focused on enhancing the welfare of women and girls in the community, with topics ranging from a vehicle giveaway for single mothers to the intricacies of organizing the Women’s Health and Wellness conference.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 4/25/24
- 04/25/2024
- 386 Minutes
- Noteworthy
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Overview: The Miami City Commission meeting held on April 25th, 2024, was dominated by a debate over the regulation of outdoor advertising, specifically digital billboards, as the city grappled with balancing aesthetic concerns and potential revenue streams. The meeting also brought to light a projected budget surplus of $31 million for the year, with discussions on how upcoming expenses could impact this financial boon. Among other topics, the commission ratified a new executive director for the Coconut Grove bid, deliberated over the YMCA building project, and engaged in discussions on various zoning and land use changes.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 4/16/24
- 04/16/2024
- 18 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The North Miami Youth Council’s recent meeting highlighted significant operational challenges due to the absence of a liaison, impacting the council’s ability to function effectively and advance its initiatives. Discussions centered on the importance of promoting the Youth Council in schools, the proposal of a community service project involving social action movies, the details of a fundraiser car wash, and the difficulties in progressing with planned events and projects without the necessary support.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 4/11/24
- 04/11/2024
- 192 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent North Miami Planning Commission meeting, members voted unanimously to approve a plan amendment and a land development regulation text amendment, allowing a significant height increase for a development project in the BZ District. The proposed amendments permit a building height of up to 238 feet and 10 inches, subject to specific criteria and a conditional use permit process. This decision dominated the meeting agenda due to its potential impact on the community’s skyline, infrastructure, and urban planning.