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Cutler Bay public meetings in 2025

22 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

Council to authorize bidding for Caribbean Blvd roadway improvements

The Town Council will hear reports on the Legacy Park and municipal complex design, Franjo Road improvements, Caribbean Boulevard Bridge, and the 2026 state legislative session. The consent agenda includes resolutions authorizing bids for Saga Bay drainage and Caribbean Blvd roadway improvements, a tree planting program, an FDOT grant application for the SW 212 St bike link, adoption of the 2025 local mitigation strategy, a budget amendment, and appointment of youth council members. No ordinances are scheduled for public hearing.

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✓ Decided: Town Council unanimously approved FY 2024‑25 budget amendment and project authorizations

The council approved the FY 2024‑25 Budget Amendment, revising operating and capital budgets. It also approved several consent‑agenda resolutions, including invitations to bid for the Saga Bay Drainage Improvements and Caribbean Boulevard roadway improvements, a request for proposals for a tree‑planting program, a memorandum with FDOT for US‑1 median maintenance, a grant application for the SW 212 Street bike link, appointment of Youth Council members, and adoption of the 2025 Miami‑Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑to‑0 vote.

Town Hall
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
55 yea
Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Motion to Approve
20 yea
Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Local Planning Agency - With Virtual

First reading of Water Supply Facilities Work Plan 2026 update

The Local Planning Agency will hold a first reading (public hearing required) of an ordinance updating the Town Water Supply Facilities Work Plan and adopting related amendments to the Town Growth Management Plan. No other substantive business is scheduled; the remainder of the agenda is procedural.

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✓ Decided: Council referred water supply work plan ordinance to regular meeting

The Planning Agency considered the Water Supply Facilities Work Plan 2026 Update ordinance. A motion to refer the ordinance to the regular Town Council meeting was made by Suzy Lord, seconded by Richard M. Ramirez, and passed unanimously (5‑0). No other ordinances or business were acted upon.

Town Hall
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to Refer to Regular Town Council Meeting
5 yea
Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Local Planning Agency - With Virtual

Ordinance to create Certified Recovery Residences section of town code

The Cutler Bay Local Planning Agency will consider a first‑reading ordinance that creates Section 3‑45, “Certified Recovery Residences,” in the town code. The ordinance establishes review and approval procedures for such residences. Additional ordinances are scheduled for first and second readings that will require public hearings. The meeting will also address other business before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Ordinance creating Certified Recovery Residences referred to council meeting

The Local Planning Agency approved a motion to refer the ordinance establishing Certified Recovery Residences to the Regular Town Council Meeting. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. No other business was conducted and the meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.

Town Hall
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to Refer to Regular Town Council Meeting
4 yea
Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

Council to discuss 2026 legislative funding priorities including police center and park remediation

The Town Council will hear updates on the Legacy Park and Franjo Road projects and discuss the 2026 Legislative Funding Priorities, which include requests for a Police Emergency Operations Command Center, Legacy Park Brownfield Soil Remediation, and several other projects. The consent agenda includes resolutions supporting Miami-Dade County Public Schools' legislative priorities, urging a fireboat for Zone Three, accepting FDLE grants for law enforcement equipment, awarding $9,000 in community fund grants, and authorizing infrastructure projects like sidewalk replacement and parking lot retrofits.

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✓ Decided: Council approves fireboat request and multiple grant resolutions

The Cutler Bay Town Council unanimously approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including the meeting minutes, a resolution supporting Miami‑Dade County public‑school legislative priorities, and a request for a fireboat to serve Zone Three. It also accepted several state and local grant awards for law‑enforcement equipment, tree restoration, and community programs, and authorized contracts for sidewalk replacement and fleet leasing. An ordinance establishing certified recovery residences was adopted on first reading. All votes were 4‑0 in favor.

Town Hall
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to Approve
56 yea
Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Thu Sep 25, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Town Council Budget Hearing - With Virtual

Town Council adopts FY25‑26 budget and millage rate

The Cutler Bay Town Council will hold its second budget hearing for fiscal year 2025‑2026. Council members will vote on the final millage rate and adopt the final operating and capital outlay budget. Additional items include a floodplain management ordinance amendment, brownfield designations for Blue Heron Park, and an amendment to a lobbying services agreement.

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✓ Decided: Town Council adopts FY 2025‑26 budget, millage rate and several resolutions

The Cutler Bay Town Council unanimously approved an amendment to the floodplain management ordinance, set the final millage rate at 2.8332 mills per $1,000, and adopted the FY 2025‑26 operating and capital budget of $146,841,231.00. The council also designated Blue Heron Park as a brownfield area, authorized a brownfield site rehabilitation agreement for that park, and approved a 5th amendment to the professional services agreement with Thorn Run Partners for federal lobbying services.

Town Hall
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to Approve
30 yea
Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

Council to vote on golf cart parking standards ordinance

The Cutler Bay Town Council will hold a second-reading public hearing on an ordinance amending Chapter 3 to revise golf cart parking standards and minimum parking ratio calculations. The council will also consider several consent agenda items including contracts, grants, and service agreements. Reports on the Legacy Park and Franjo Road projects are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approved amendment to golf cart parking standards

The Cutler Bay Town Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a purchase order for emergency electrical repairs at Lakes by the Bay Park, contract amendments, grant agreements, and service contracts. The council also passed an ordinance amending Chapter 3 to update golf cart parking specifications and minimum parking ratios. All votes were 5‑0 in favor. No quasi‑judicial hearings or other ordinances were considered.

Town Hall
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
50 yea
Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Motion to Approve
5 yea
Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Thu Sep 11, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Town Council Budget Hearing - With Virtual

Town Council holds first budget hearing for FY25-26, proposes millage rate

The Cutler Bay Town Council is holding the first budget hearing for fiscal year 2025-2026. The council will consider adopting a proposed millage rate and a tentative operating and capital outlay budget. Also on the agenda are resolutions setting a maximum stormwater utility fee, designating Blue Heron Park as a brownfield area, and authorizing participation in a lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 180 on land-use home rule.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approved FY 2025-26 budget and related tax measures

The Cutler Bay Town Council unanimously approved the proposed millage rate of 2.8332 mills per $1,000 and the tentative operating and capital outlay budget totaling $146,841,231 for FY 2025-26. They also adopted resolutions for a stormwater utility fee, designated Blue Heron Park as a brownfield area, and authorized participation in a lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 180.

Town Hall
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to Approve
25 yea
Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Thu Aug 28, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Town Council Workshop - With Virtual

Town Council to hold third workshop on FY 2025-26 proposed budget

The Town Council is meeting for a workshop to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26. The session includes a review of the budget executive summary, fund summaries, and department expenditures.

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✓ Decided: Town Council held a budget presentation with no decisions made

The council met to hear Town Manager Casals present the FY 2025-26 budget overview, including the Special Revenue Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Stormwater Utility Fund. No motions, votes, or formal actions were taken during the meeting. The session concluded with adjournment at 6:41 p.m.

Town Hall
Wed Jul 30, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Town Council Workshop - With Virtual

Second workshop on proposed FY 2025-26 budget

The Town Council will hold a second workshop to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session. The agenda includes review of the manager's memo, executive summary, and fund summaries.

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✓ Decided: No formal decisions were made at the July 30 Cutler Bay council workshop

The council heard presentations on the FY 2025‑26 budget and the proposed 3.0432‑mill millage rate. Members discussed the lobbyist budget, the Sheriff's Office budget, and funding for the town’s 20th anniversary celebration. The mayor asked the town manager to consult Parks and Recreation on a celebration budget. No votes or approvals were recorded.

Town Hall
Wed Jul 16, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Local Planning Agency - With Virtual

Amendment to golf cart parking standards and minimum parking ratios

The Cutler Bay Local Planning Agency will consider a first‑reading ordinance that amends Chapter 3, Section 3‑142 (Parking Specifications) and Section 3‑144 (Minimum Parking Ratios) to change golf‑cart parking standards and minimum parking ratio calculations. This item does not require a public hearing. The agenda also lists other ordinance readings that will require public hearings, but no details are provided.

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✓ Decided: Council voted 4-0 to refer golf cart parking ordinance to regular meeting

The council considered an ordinance to amend Chapter 3 on golf‑cart parking standards and minimum parking ratios. A motion to refer the ordinance to the regular Town Council meeting was made by Council Member Suzy Lord, seconded by Council Member Richard M. Ramirez, and passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. No other business was taken.

Town Hall
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to Refer to Regular Town Council Meeting
4 yea
Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Wed Jul 16, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

Council to vote on FY 2024-25 budget amendment

The Town Council will consider a budget amendment for the 2024-25 fiscal year, approve multiple infrastructure purchase orders, and vote on selling voluntary cleanup tax credits to Publix. Reports will cover updates on Legacy Park design, Franjo Road improvements, and strategic master planning.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approved transfer of voluntary cleanup tax credits to Publix

The council approved several consent‑agenda items unanimously, including a budget amendment for FY 2024‑25, multiple purchase orders for park and drainage projects, and an intergovernmental agreement for pavement markings at Saga Bay Park. It also approved the sale and assignment of the town’s Florida Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credits to Publix Asset Management Company. An ordinance amending golf‑cart parking standards was approved for first reading.

Town Hall
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
60 yea
Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Motion to Approve
30 yea
Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Wed Jun 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

Council to award roadway and drainage improvement contract to Metro Express

The Town Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including awarding a contract to Metro Express, Inc. for miscellaneous roadway and drainage improvements under ITB No. 25-01. Also scheduled are an interlocal agreement for film and photo permitting with Miami-Dade County, invasive tree removal at Coastal Ridge Preserve, and authorizing an ITB for soil remediation at Blue Heron Park. A resolution amending the employee cost-of-living adjustment and directing a merit pay policy will be considered. The meeting includes reports on the Franjo Road improvement project and Legacy Park design.

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✓ Decided: Council set 2026 election qualifying period and runoff date

The Cutler Bay Town Council approved its consent agenda, including minutes, an interlocal film‑and‑photo permitting agreement, and several project resolutions. It also adopted an ordinance establishing the candidate qualifying period and runoff date for the 2026 municipal election. All actions were approved unanimously.

Town Hall
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
30 yea
Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Motion to Approve
5 yea
Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Motion to Defer to Date Not Certain
5 yea
Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Wed Jun 18, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Town Council Workshop - With Virtual

Town Council to discuss 2025-26 budget visioning

The Cutler Bay Town Council will hold a workshop to discuss the vision for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. The meeting is a virtual session open to the public.

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✓ Decided: Council workshop discussed budget, park upgrades, and school agreement

The Cutler Bay Town Council held a workshop where Town Manager Rafael Casals presented the FY 2025-26 budget vision. Council members discussed improvements to the pickleball courts at Saga Bay Park, the Interlocal Agreement with the Miami‑Dade County School Board for COAST Academy, increasing the mandated fund‑balance reserve, and options for the Blue Heron Park remediation. They also talked about securing funding for the 16‑Acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex. No formal actions or votes were recorded.

Town Hall
Wed May 21, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

Town Council to hear update on 16-Acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex design

The Cutler Bay Town Council will receive updates on the 16-Acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex design, the Franjo Road improvement project, and Blue Heron Park. Consent agenda items include accepting an EECBG equipment rebate voucher for the Lakes by the Bay Park lighting retrofit, issuing a purchase order to Stantec for that project, ratifying an emergency chlorine purchase for Cutler Ridge Park pool, approving a fourth amendment to the landscape maintenance agreement with VisualScape, and a first reading of an ordinance setting the 2026 qualifying period and runoff date.

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✓ Decided: Council approved 2026 election qualifying period and runoff date

The Town Council approved the Consent Agenda, including several resolutions for park lighting, pool chlorine, and a VisualScape amendment, all by a 5‑0 vote. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance establishing the candidate qualifying period and runoff date for the 2026 municipal general election. All actions were adopted unanimously.

Town Hall
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
30 yea
Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Approved on First Reading
5 yea
Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Wed May 21, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Town Council Workshop - With Virtual

Council to discuss Resolution 17-30 on CPI method for cost‑of‑living adjustments

The Cutler Bay Town Council will consider Resolution 17-30, which sets the method for calculating the Consumer Price Index used to determine cost‑of‑living adjustments. The meeting also includes a period for council questions, comments, and discussion, followed by adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Council recessed workshop and discussed COLA; no formal decisions made

The workshop was recessed at 5:58 p.m. by consensus and reconvened at 7:24 p.m. after the Town Council meeting. Members discussed possible changes to Resolution 17‑30 on COLA calculation, including using the CPI‑U August figure and capping COLA. Mayor Meerbott asked Vice Mayor Callahan to work with staff on drafting an amendment, but no vote or approval occurred.

Town Hall
Wed Apr 16, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

Council to discuss Franjo Road project, Legacy Park design, oppose HB 5101

The Cutler Bay Town Council will discuss updates on the 16-acre Legacy Park design and the Franjo Road improvement project, and consider consent agenda items including a resolution urging the Florida Legislature to oppose House Bill 5101 (which affects K-12 funding), awarding $2,500 in community fund grants, approving a $19,231.80 amendment to a landscape maintenance contract, and authorizing an RFP for townwide tree trimming services. No public hearings or ordinances are scheduled for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council urged Florida Legislature to oppose House Bill 5101

The Cutler Bay Town Council approved its consent agenda unanimously. Among the consent items, the council adopted a resolution urging the Florida Legislature to oppose House Bill 5101. The council also approved $2,500 in community‑fund grants, a $19,231.80 amendment to the VisualScape landscape‑maintenance contract, and the issuance of an RFP for townwide tree‑trimming services.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
30 yea
Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Wed Mar 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

Council to vote on Cougar Holdings, Nani Estates, and D.R. Horton housing plans

The Town Council will hold public hearings to decide on final plat and site plan approvals for three residential developments: Cougar Holdings (4 homes at 8495 SW 200th Street), Nani Estates (2.79 acres east of Blue Water Road), and D.R. Horton (14 homes on Bahama Drive). A separate resolution designates a brownfield area on SW 210th Street for environmental cleanup and redevelopment. The consent agenda includes appointing an Education Advisory Committee member and approving a professional services agreement with TECKpert for an integrated enterprise software project. Updates will be presented on the 16-acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex design, Franjo Road improvements, and an FDOT project on US-1/Dixie Highway.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approved brownfield designation for Saga South area

The council adopted a resolution designating the Saga South property on SW 210th Street as a brownfield area for environmental rehabilitation, job creation, and economic development. It also approved final plat and site‑plan approvals for Cougar Holdings, Nani Estates, and D.R. Horton projects. Consent agenda items, including minutes approval, an Education Advisory Committee appointment, and a TECKpert software services agreement, were approved.

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Wed Feb 26, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Special Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

Council to vote on revising Legacy Park master plan

The Cutler Bay Town Council will consider a resolution to revise the adopted final design master plan for the town’s 16‑acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex project. The resolution was previously deferred from the January 7 and January 15 meetings. The agenda also includes standard public comments, reports, and ordinance readings.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to Approve
5 yea
Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Wed Feb 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

Legacy Park water/sewer deal, US-1 design contract on agenda

The Cutler Bay Town Council will consider and vote on a consent agenda containing multiple infrastructure contracts and resolutions. Key items include a design-services purchase order for the US-1 Beautification Project, an invitation to bid for miscellaneous roadway and drainage improvements, an interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County for stormwater bond payments, a water and sanitary sewer services agreement for Legacy Park, and a contract for additional soil remediation at Veteran's Park. The council will also reaffirm members to several advisory committees and consider a resolution urging the Florida Legislature to approve Senate Bill 50 on coastal resilience.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
70 yea
Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Motion to Approve
30 yea
Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Mayor Tim Meerbott yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Thu Feb 13, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Town Council Zoning Workshop - With Virtual

Council reviews site plans for two new subdivisions with 18 homes

The Town Council holds a zoning workshop to review two site plan applications: Cougar Holdings LLC proposes 4 single-family homes at 8495 SW 200 Street, and D.R. Horton Inc. proposes 14 single-family homes on Bahama Drive near Blue Water Road. The workshop includes a public review session followed by council discussion and comment; no final decisions are made at this meeting.

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Wed Jan 15, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

Council to vote on revising Legacy Park master plan design

The Town Council will consider several resolutions, including revising the adopted master plan design for the 16-acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex, adopting a comprehensive vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan, and amending the FY 2024-25 budget. The consent agenda includes approving an opioid settlement assignment agreement with Miami-Dade County and awarding $4,500 in community fund grants. Reports will cover Legacy Park design updates, Franjo Road improvements, and legislative priorities.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
16 yea
Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Motion to Approve
8 yea
Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea · Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Motion to Defer
4 yea
Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan yea · Vice Mayor Michael P. Callahan yea · Council Member Suzy Lord yea · Council Member Richard M. Ramirez yea
Tue Jan 7, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Special Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

Council to vote on revising Legacy Park and Municipal Complex design plan

The Cutler Bay Town Council will consider a resolution to revise the adopted final design master plan for the 16-Acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex project. A design services update on the same project is also scheduled. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as public comments, reports, and consent agenda.

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