Well, hello there. >> We're starting. >> Hello. >> 537. >> Are we ready? >> Yes, you're ready. >> All right. So, I'm calling for order the
special needs advisory board meeting at 5:37. Uh Ethan, >> good evening everybody. Um check to see if they can check into the game. Levy,
>> I'm here. >> Hassan, >> here. >> I'm here. Maline Santana present. absent. >> Just >> here. Um,
Kimberly >> absent. >> All right. And I'm here. Okay. So, that's everybody. >> Thank you. All right. So, order of business. Do we have any deferrals,
additions, or regulations on the agenda? >> Yeah, I'll stop. Um, now make a motion. Um, I want to make a motion to move
item 6E. Um, old business to the beginning. >> I second. All those in favor? >> I pass. Okay. Thank you. Anything else? Anybody? Okay, moving on. Public comments.
Okay. Yeah, >> there's two people on the Zoom call as well. >> Oh, okay. So >> welcome introduce yourself and let us know why you're here. >> I'm Andrew Allejo. I'm here to propose a motion for pickle ball program. I want
to start you. >> Yeah. >> I'm sorry. Can you state your name again? >> Andrew Alleo. A L E J. >> Good evening members of the board. My name is Andrew Allejo. I'm 17 and I'm
will be a senior at Matters Academy and I have lived and been raised in Miami Lakes, Florida all my life. Um, recently I was volunteering in the Parkland Buddy Sports Program where they teach kids with special needs and they include them how to play different sports such as pickle ball, football, basketball. And I
wanted to come here today because I realized I was doing this in Parkland and that's close to an hour drive for me. So I wanted to bring this event for kids with special needs closer to home. Miami Lakes. So I have proposed that we get together for a day like 20 to 25
kids and they come together we teach them and include them to play pickle ball. And since I have a sister with special needs, this is one of the main reasons why I wanted to come here. And these kids who really have never been included in the community before, they can be included for the first time and
being included in a popular sport that's growing rapidly. Here I have proposed a budget for my between the program. >> So it will be like a clinic. >> Yes, a one day clinic. And as you as you can see here, this
budget includes paddles, the ball of cones, water, shirts for the volunteers and the students. And this thing will be a buddy system. So each kid that we get, which we're trying to get up to 25, they'll be assigned a buddy and that buddy will be with them one-on-one to train them and to get make them feel
included and to help them get used to the new sport. Um, my main motive is because since most kids in our community special needs, we don't really have that many programs for the kids with special needs. So, I feel like we could bring it to them and start something new. So,
yeah, that's basically it. >> When did you did you have a time or a day or month that you were thinking? Yeah, I was thinking of planning this in the summer. So maybe June or July. >> This summer? >> Yeah. Because that's when the kids are out of school, so I think it's easier for them.
>> What about the ages? >> Like an age range? >> Yeah. So when I was in Parkland, they did it ages eight and up. So I was thinking we could do the same ages eight and up. When I was there, they actually partnered me with a 22 year old. So and I got to teach him how to play pickle ball. So that's just Yeah, we could assign buddies based on the kids with
age. >> How long is it? >> I was going to say >> how long is it? >> I was thinking maybe one to two hours and we can make them we can teach these kids how to play pickle ball, do different drills with them and eventually they can start playing on their own. >> Okay. How many times a week?
>> Uh no, I was just thinking about doing a one day one day. It's a one day clinic. >> Yeah. Yeah, we can, you know, kind of see the need. Um, >> yeah, and we can go from there. If it's high demand, then yeah, we can keep going from there. >> We You would need the pickle ball pickle
ball courts >> reserved. Yes. In Optimus Park. >> I've never been there. >> Yeah. >> How many courts are there? >> So, Optimus has four courts. Okay. >> There that could be reserved. And if each board can be divided based on age
group or based on different drills that they could be doing >> now because of the age how would that work? I know you're like why just >> Oh okay. So I would say your age like for example Lucas here he's in fifth
grade. So, I could partner with someone closer to his age. But me, I could be partnered with a kid that's closer to 20s, maybe late teens, cuz it'll be better for the kids to get to play with someone who's and feel connected to someone that's closer to their age so they don't feel left out.
>> I I was saying age and that's why I I was looking at Claire. So, sorry >> cuz since he's 17, how how would that part work? >> It doesn't matter. >> No. >> Okay. >> Okay. Okay. You mean as a volunteer?
>> Yeah, because since like when it comes to like the program and things like that, like I don't know if there has to be like someone overseeing. >> Oh, yeah. We'll have um we'll have a >> I'm sorry. Like I have my words like >> Yes. Yes. Yes.
>> I also had the idea of bringing an adaptive coach here to help supervise us because this adaptive coach can like kids that may need extra help can be with them one-on-one and train them better. And they could also oversee and help us do drills.
>> The adaptive coach, is that like someone that oversees the entire program? Like is that would it be someone that's also uh that you're familiar with where you're currently volunteering? >> Uh no. An adaptive coach can be someone that just comes for the day and they teach them what to do, different drills,
what to do, just make them feel like their first time, you know, playing pickle ball, a practical growing sport. Okay, >> that sounds awesome. Sounds great. Yes. I like it for also like all sports or as many sports as we can do. Like this is a good start.
>> Yeah. I was going to say >> this is a really good start. >> A great start especially since pickle ball in my opinion I think it's one of the easier sports to learn because it's a smaller court. It's not like tennis or it's a big court. Yeah. >> And they could play with multiple people on the court. Yeah. So I believe if we do pickle ball to start and if it's high demand, we can eventually branch out to
like different sports like basketball or maybe even soccer. >> What other games? >> What other sports? >> So Parkinson's buddies, they do basketball, basketball, uh soccer, football, also tennis. Yeah, they do a
variety of sports. Hi. Yeah, I asked because that I do believe that that's something we really need in the community because Dean has almost gotten kicked out of soccer programs within the community. So, because he doesn't know how to adopt >> and he had a really hard time with loss and there wasn't anyone trained.
>> Yeah. So, with this system, >> I had to like run onto the field and help him. >> With this system, with the buddy system, which I believe is the most effective system where he gets his own buddy. >> Yeah. >> He gets to work one-on-one with that buddy and that buddy can teach him everything. >> Yeah. >> Hitting, returning. >> Yeah. That's really fun.
>> And this is something that a lot of a lot of people in the community have actually asked for and like more sports. >> Yeah, I feel like >> they had to travel like you said, parking an hour away. So, we have had that >> come up before. It's sounds really
>> Yeah, basically the same thing with my sister with special needs. She's never really been able to do anything and she's always at home and I was so glad because I I've been wanting to her feel included in the community. So, I think this is the best way we can do that. I do have one concern about it being in
the summer and it being so hot. >> Maybe >> we can maybe pick an earlier time. >> Yeah, I was thinking 9 in the morning. >> Parkland sports. We do it like at 9:00 in the morning. It's typically like 80° and all the kids perfectly fine. >> And we also provide water for them also
>> and breaks and breaks because they would need to take a lot of water and break. >> Yeah. because the deck's not covered. Like, yeah, it's like, >> well, what if the sun's going to be hitting you? >> If we if I mean, if we we we were we put this together, if we got like those little tents, like those portable tents,
and set them up so we can have a a little spot for them to sit down. >> That's awesome to do >> cuz I know my I know my >> I have one and my I think my mom has one. >> The town has funny has
invested in. >> Oh, okay. probably one at least for the kids and there's what 25 participants is what you're projecting. >> Well, yeah, it's just a start, but if I feel like 25 fills up too quickly, I can open it up to more. But it's just this is just a rough estimate. It's like a
preliminary estimate. Um, but yeah, if it if it just say 25 kids fill up within the first few weeks, I can open it up to more. >> Maybe even 30 35. >> And the four courts, >> I think the four courts will be enough for sure. Parkland, the Parkland BL
Sports, they use four also. So, >> okay. Can you end your >> Yeah, >> this is great. >> Yeah, >> this is awesome. >> Here, do you get anybody who you need one? >> Thank you. I feel >> really well thought out. Thank you. >> Yeah,
>> so much. So, we'll let you know. I Well, we'll ask to uh >> Is this Sorry. Is um >> That's the logo I promoted. >> Well, the logo is great. >> Yeah. >> Um is this already like part of the
town? Sorry, because I got here late. Like >> No, no. >> This is not would be brand not just brand new to us, but brand new for the town. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Yeah. This is great. >> Thank you. >> It looks so It looks like it's part of
the town. >> Oh. like playing together, drawing together. I love that. >> And the little thing on the top, >> it was so It's so good. It really is so good. >> I love it.
>> I want a t-shirt about that. >> Yeah. >> And is there a phone number or an email to contact you? >> Yeah. Uh, you can use my phone number 305781191. Would you also like my email? Because I >> Yes, please. >> Andrew
Allejo 5icloud.com >> and that's the best way to reach you. >> Yeah, I would say my phone number is, but if you all if you can, you can use my email. I'll also reach out. Okay. Um, I want to make a motion to open the
order of business. >> Amen. >> A second. >> All those in favor? >> I. >> So, I want to make a motion to add the proposed pickle ball program to new business.
7 C. A second. Hi. Hi. >> Ask another question. This would be like on a Saturday. >> Yeah, I would say Saturday or Sunday early in the morning. >> Okay. So, Saturday or >> is that what you prefer? Or since you're
aiming for summer during July, a weekday might be better. >> I would I would want to do a weekday because that's when most parents don't work and they can take their kid and actually watch them today. Yeah, >> that's and also Saturdays are I think are the best day for me because I work during the week so that be kind of hard
>> because I I heard you earlier since they're out June and July. I figured you wanted a weekday. >> Yeah. I also understand that most parents actually work during the week during the summer. >> So summer camp at camp. Yeah. Looking at camp. >> Yeah. Kids are at camp.
>> And the volunteers also. >> Yeah. >> All right. Excellent. And also, one more thing, this could also be set up because I know the town has an Eventbrite. This could be promoted by me and the town and we can open up an Eventbrite form to get the volunteers to sign up and the kids to sign up.
>> Thank you. Great idea. >> Awesome. >> You need to close order business. >> I make a motion to close the order. Second. All those in favor? I All right. Can you see
>> Lucas does? >> Okay. >> You got it. support. >> So you would you be volunteering? >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Oh, that's awesome. >> I know. I hear you're really good. >> So you would be a great teacher.
>> You would be a teacher. >> Oh, that's awesome. >> What grade are you in? It's great. Oh, like like Jen, >> should be great with >> Genie. That's awesome. >> Thank you. Thank you so much.
>> Great job. >> What about >> He's like wasn't expecting this. >> No pressure. a lot of council members in the future here. >> I'll unmute Eddie first.
>> Hello. >> Hi, welcome. >> Hi, I'm Eddie Martinez. Uh, first of all, thank you for Ethan for inviting me to come in. Um, and from the summer success program and I just want to comment on the incredibly professional pickle ball presentation. That was
really great. That was a great presentation. I really enjoyed watching you. It was it was good job. Did a great job. And so I'm Eddie Martinez. Um, I met you all some of you at the at the Miami Lakes at the keep event. Um, I'm on the
Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs. and Ethan asked me to come on because I have a program called Summer of Success and we're currently looking for organizations and businesses that want to participate. Um, basically what we do is we take groups of young adults with autism and neurodiversity on job tours
during the summer. This helps them inspire them to to find what their employment passion is, what they like, and go through a variety of different places. Usually about 15 to 20 in the group. Um, I have kids that come in, young adults that come in from, actually
not even young, some are 29 and 30. Um, some come in from the Demoa Foundation, some come in from Schoolhouse Prep and Southwest, uh, Crystal Academy and Coral Gable. So, I have different organizations and I'm actually speaking to FIU Embrace tomorrow. I think that's somebody on there. And so, I'm going
there tomorrow because I think we're going to be taking some of their kids on young adults on tours as well. uh we do do um uh like graduating or graduated adults um that are just entering the workforce. Uh it's really more to inspire them and see what types of jobs
are available. Um we've been to for example Milm grocery stores, NBC6, I have a cheat sheet, by the way, four seasons till now, the zoo Miami, Gilbert's Bakery, Summit Aerospace, my Agave. So we've gone to
restaurants. The zoo is great because we don't do like the the regular tour. We go to the backstage. So, we go to the kitchen and all that kind of stuff and see how people are working to get things done. Um, we get to interview the employees and all that kind of stuff too. So, you get to learn a lot about how people got to their position. Um, so
I would love to come to Miami Lakes if you know how businesses that are available there. That would be great. Um, uh, obviously work with the De Mo Foundation. I believe you all are starting to work with them as well too. I'm not sure. But uh but it's it's a great way to inspire these young adults to find their employment passion is
really what it is and ask questions which is really important. >> Yeah. >> Sounds like a great program. >> Thank you very much. I I I started about four years ago on my own with a with the the school that my son went to um in high school because he was out of school
and in college and didn't really have much going on. So I worked with the principal eventably we ended up with the demo foundation and so much it's growing little by little every year. >> Excellent. >> Anybody have any question? >> I have a question. >> Yeah, sure.
>> Um would we be able to recommend some of our young adults to to this program so you can to like they can go with you? Well, they would all go through either the demo foundation or, you know, if they're in the FIU Embrace or at schoolhouse prep, they go through those organizations. So, they want to sign up
with the demo because our point is to get them employed. >> And the trick is >> this is going to be our fourth year going. So, we go to different businesses and little by little we get them adjusted. We get the the the students used to the jobs and the jobs used to the students having them in there and
having them participate and everything. So little by little, we're like asking people, hey, you know, I have this baker who really loves this and he loves to bake and we're at a bakery. So there might be situations where we're trying to do that. So that's why we want to go through the organizations and demo and so that if there's an employment
opportunity, boom, we could start working right there and the support system. >> Okay, that's really >> So you're looking for businesses. >> Yes. Yes. So yeah, so I'm reaching out to business >> to be able to tour the businesses. >> Exactly. Yeah. Yeah. >> Got it. Got it. and I have of course the website and everything that they that
they can take a look at and and you know learn more information about um and that type of stuff. So absolutely >> something maybe um reaching out to the uh what is it called the the business committee the
>> economic >> yeah that would be a good one to partner with >> yeah they're like have all those contacts Yes, >> it'll be great. >> Yes. >> Yeah. Maybe send an email to them. >> That would be great.
>> Sure. >> I'd like to do it. >> Okay. All right. Yeah. We're going to contact our economic development committee since they have all those contacts of a lot of the businesses in Miami Lakes >> to see if uh if any would like to
participate. >> That would be amazing. I really appreciate it. I have like three or four more dates I need to fill. and you know how those things are. The last few dates are kind of hard to to do, but yeah. Do we have >> Yeah, definitely. I'd love it. That' be a great opportunity. >> Okay, so I'll give you the email for
Matthew, the chair of the EDC, and then just copy him on that email. That way, Matthew can >> immediately ask questions. >> Do you want me to make a drafting shot to you guys before >> or send it? >> Yeah,
thank you. Well, thank you all very much. >> You'll look out in your email for uh Ethan's email. >> Thank you all very much. I really appreciate your support. >> Thank you. >> Thank you again. >> You did a great job, too.
>> Thank you. I was like all worried. I gotta say I was because he did a really good job. I was like, "This kid's super professional." >> Super impressed. >> But thank you all very much. >> I'll hang out for a little bit if I can. Okay.
>> Thank you. And then there is Pamela. >> Hi everyone. How are you? It's good to see everyone. I finally had the baby. So I'm excited to be back. >> Congrats. >> Thank you. >> Um it was wonderful hearing um their presentation. I was equally impressed
and I was like, "Wow, I wish at 17 I knew how to do that and start a program." So kudos to him. Um I am the clinical outreach specialist for Cultivate Behavioral Health. Um Eddie, I'd love to kind of get in touch with you to see if that's something that um as we provide therapy. I think it'd be
super amazing to also have neuro diverse individuals sort of come back and join the organization in different ways as they can or are able to see fit. I think that's a cool full circle moment. Um especially since we're trying to aim to really employ a lot of our our kind of
transitioning adults and and really making that a full circle experience for them. Um, I'm just curious to also just attend the meeting, see sort of what's happening in Miami Leagues and then how else we can partner and contribute in any way we can for any woman in the community. So that's why I'm here.
>> Thank you. Thanks for your support. >> No problem. >> Yeah, that's everybody online. All right. So, let's go on to the approval of the minutes for a minute.
Is that the the name? I think it's Dorinda. >> Oh, Angel. >> Yeah, it's not Levy. >> And public comments. >> Yeah.
>> Number one. >> You can you >> I think it's L U Z A R D O. If I'm not mistaken, >> what is it again? >> L U Z A R D O. >> Sorry, I just
rest. >> Yes. See years of renovation. I thought it was one >> the renovation been library two years. >> Yes. >> Yeah. >> And it said in the department
>> I know I have to break myself. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. You answer to the video. >> But we you right. That's for the boards. Yeah. Item old business.
6 D right after the invoice for decals. >> I'm sorry. After that one, Vivian made a motion of 5500 >> said in the video in the meeting.
>> Okay, I'm I'm going to fix it. >> It's not dec. >> It's It's not for the decals. Vivian made a She seconded. Yes, she seconded it. That's fine. Vivian made a motion of 5,500 to approve a new decal. No, it's not a new decal. New two boards,
communication boards. >> Yeah. >> For Optimus Park and youth, what's it called? Just youth center. >> The youth center. >> Yeah. >> So, it's not for the decals. It's for the two new boards. One for Optimus Park
and Youth Center. Communication points. announcements. A register special car I don't know what it's supposed to say. Special call meeting register.
>> Yeah, it registers special call meeting. >> Well, then we I mistyped my apologies about that. Move to approve the minutes with the corrections. Second. >> All those in favor? >> I
would mind if I can we reopen the order of business really quick? >> Sure. >> Make a motion. >> Uh I make a motion to open uh order of business. I second. >> Um I suggest we had 7D or um an August
back to school event with the library. So back to school library. All those in favor? All those in favor? Sorry. >> Sorry. I >> I >> I make a motion to close order of business.
>> All in favor? >> Okay. So, the first one is the special needs safety program at Beauty Aador. >> Yes. Um, hi folks. I wanted to also
congratulate Andrew that he left for the amazing presentation and I wish I could give one like that now, you know. Um we we have another registrant >> y >> came in this month and she's um she was
referred by uh a call that happened and um she had no idea that the program existed but the deputies told her about it and definitely how we could benefit she could benefit from it if another call comes through. She's it's exactly
what she needed. So he's she's very happy. And then because um her son is in crisis, we were able to like push it really fast through communications >> and it was the fastest it's been. I think in in two days I had an email back
saying that they were it was all done and processed. So um she's in the system and and it's good to go. Um I don't know if there's any calls that have come through. Uh hopefully not, you know, but she said that, you know, it was something that was going to give her ease to be in the program.
>> That's awesome. Great. >> And um I'll talk I know you guys have it later on game night, but thank game night. It was great. I had a lot of fun playing. >> So do I. >> We got to do it again, right? Yeah. >> And um yeah, I I spoke to a bunch of
people. Um I had 10 applications. They all ran. >> So that was good. I thought that was great, you know. I didn't think anybody was going to take the actual applications, but you know, they were gone. So, that was good. Um, I think it was a great success. I think, you know, I don't know if anybody has the same
opinion of them. >> Yeah. Agree. >> To do it again for sure. >> Yeah. >> Yes. We definitely will now that I have such we have such positive feedback from our community. >> Yeah. A lot of people are there. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. And we can take what we we learned
from it and and also continue building on it. I have a question about the sleep program at first. >> Um >> Oh, you scared me. I thought >> is there um is there something in place for like asking the parents for like an updated
photo? Because I just remembered now like I'm sure like the photos that I given, they're so old already. Like my kid, you know, they change every day, especially every year. like I know what they look like cuz I know when I first signed up Gabriel, he he looks completely different now.
>> So my goal now for the summer is to contact everybody on the on the list because I fear >> I feel and fear that people have actually moved away and they haven't advised us. >> So I don't think we're at the number
that we're really at. I think we're lower because it's been now years. >> Yeah. you know, and and they're told, "Listen, if you move, let us know so that we can actually, you know, we can >> if you back into the town like we're back in the town, we just move it over." >> Right. >> And if and if they're leaving the town,
we can refer them to something, you know, but we haven't You're the only person that, you know, said, "Hey, you know, I moved them." >> Yeah. we have and I I I can't see how everybody >> the first >> but yeah the update is really just reaching the people and asking
>> yeah I would add I would add that to your list >> if they moved and it hey do you want to provide an updated photo >> yeah that I think it was just to see if they were still there and foremost >> that's the most important yeah
I'm still checking. All right. And happy birthday. >> Seriously. >> Wow. >> All right. The next item is the water bottle bag. going.
>> Wow, you started like two. >> I know. >> Oh, >> uh, game night recap. Uh, Kim, do you want to give us like a little recap or >> I hadn't prepared one or just anybody
that has any comments about game night. >> I think it was a success. Everything went smoothly. >> Big turn out. >> Yep. We got we got we got and we we I also saw some of the texts you guys gave on the chat. They were very thought
inspiring. Thought it meant a lot to >> seeing that you you had shared that your kids were making were making friends but knowing it was harder to do. >> Yeah. >> Um the 3500 the Star Wars people
>> 50. I go first. >> I go first. >> I go first. Um, that was awesome. I'm surprised we got them, Kimberly. >> Yeah. >> And everyone told me, "It's me. You're not going to get them." And >> I never thought they would come to my brother's baby shower.
>> But I made enough of a case, you know, >> but they they love doing things for me. That's what they love to do. >> Yeah. They said whenever we have anything, they'd be happy to. >> Were the vendors happy or the ones? >> The vendors were very happy. Um, uh,
Adriana Menddees, the the mom to Sophie, Sophie Doodle, >> she was blown away. She did her own post. Other businesses were like, "Wow." Like, >> everybody that was a vendor, they were all blown away. They were like, "Please include us next time." You know, they
were so happy to, for a lot of these people, it was their first >> event, like first town event. Like they're like, "Oh, we're not used to it." But it was so smooth. Like I told them, "Hey, be there by this time. Don't be there before this time to finish setting
up." And everyone, >> the only person that was late was Champion Smiles cuz she had a a babysitting emergency. But >> how how did the late tag work out? Cuz I kept that telling them tag. >> Yeah, I know. They told me that they
were super busy. So they had, you know, I guess a certain amount of balls and they went through >> they had enough. So and I'm not happy with you right now. >> You got that human ice cream truck and when I was leaving I tried them
>> and I'm hooked. >> I told you they're so good. >> I haven't tried it. They're so >> And now that school's out, their daily location is no longer going to be >> in the corner of my house, man. Corner of my house. might be like middle
>> and their mango's awesome. Their guava is so good. So good. >> I wanted to try the Monte. That's my favorite, but they were out already by the time I got. >> But I got something delicious.
>> I I mean, I thought it was an amazing event. I was like blown away by the amount of people that came and the vendors. Everything's awesome >> and everything was built. So, everything was great.
Yeah, >> I think the also uh Christy and the RBTs that came >> that was >> that was one icing on my >> That was literally one of the coolest things ever >> and the little reward thing. >> That was that was so thoughtful. The lanyards. >> I didn't ask her to do that. She was
like, "Hey, I don't want to step on any toes. Is it cool?" I'm like, "Do it. >> Is it cool for you to reward people for waiting?" Yes, absolutely. And they were even like adults participating >> I mean even Brian Moretta was stickers
and I'm like seriously >> good and he was playing the arcade machines. >> Yeah. But I I love that. I I loved how we included everybody felt included. That was really I think the I think the RBTs were like the icing on the cake like we said especially because one of
Dean's friends had a very hard time. and like he freaked out the moment he walked in >> and he ran away and he he eloped and his mom and his RBT tried to get him in but the RBTs from South Florida, they saw him in the parking lot and they got him in. >> Wow.
>> So that was a very big thing cuz Dean couldn't even get him in. So that was that was a great thing. A great and Christy helped Dean calm down as well cuz Dean got upset losing a game. So I think that that made the event so special and so different
>> than regular sensory nights. This was a sensory night with a backup plan. Yeah. >> You know, so I I think it was great. Her team was wonderful. >> Her team was great. >> She's very professional. >> Very Yeah. I wish I had her patience. She's like cool, calm, and collected.
>> While she's with her baby. >> Yeah. Her baby was there like >> very impressive. And her mom though was every two seconds. She's like I was like, "Whoa, you have
>> Yeah. And and and I and also I myself have had a good time playing Pac-Man with Officer Ar. >> Yes. He's he's very good." I was like, "Oh my god." >> Wow. >> Yeah. And stay tuned for if this event
is going to be on the Laker. >> That's gonna be awesome. >> Oh, it came out today. It was >> Oh, it did? Yeah, I I got >> inet. It was wet. So, >> come on. >> I didn't see it. >> Yeah, I was told I had to put the to have everything put together.
>> And I I had a bunch of parents. They're like, "What are you guys doing the next one?" I was like, "Probably next year." Oh, so no more this year. So bummed. And Anna like but one of the people that went she she she took her daughter which
you know her adult daughter but she she's also part of the program >> and she had told a few parents and they're like oh I don't know and she said these parents like it's difficult for them to like go out. >> So our point what we were saying we
don't trust places when they say it's sensory night and we just were like nope not taking them. >> Yeah. And as she was saying how those parents were like, "Thank you." >> Yeah. >> Pushing us to come. >> Yeah. >> This is like they were all above and
beyond grateful. And they the smiles on everyone's faces. Like there I took a moment and I just looked around and I'm like, "Everyone just looks so happy." Like everyone looks like they're enjoying themselves. >> Yeah. >> They were mingling people that didn't even know each other. They were
socializing. Like it was just such a complete event. Like it had so much in it. It was it was truly phenomenal. >> Exactly. >> We were Grayson's therapist was there >> and at one point in the night she pulled
me aside. I'm going to try not to get emotional. And she was like, >> "Do you see your kids?" She's like, "Your kids are playing with everybody. They're not even playing together. They're playing with other kids." Which is the goal. We're always trying to get them to play with other kids. And Grayson was um in the
in the um oh my gosh the the learning hive like the artist artist corner >> um with drawing an older a little older than him >> and she was like you know this is so
beautiful. She's like, you don't see kids like this. Like, you don't see them playing together. And it's like it's like they're they just met and it's as if they're best friends. And she's like, you don't see this anywhere. >> Like that's >> Yeah. Like >> that's was a goal that we wanted that I
wanted to do for my first event >> that I wanted to make an event where >> individuals can the kids can come and socialize and bond through gaming and activities since I know gaming is a very large activity. >> It was amazing. I think it was also a
good time for the parents to get to know each other as well and get us out of our comfort zone and like talk to other parents with the same struggles and or just parents in general like expressing themselves and talking cuz my husband was talking became best friends with
Jacob like >> my husband doesn't speak to anyone. He just kind of stays in his own little bubble and he became best friends and there's a couple other kids that started like wanting him wanting my husband to play with with them. Yeah, >> you know, so it was great for everyone all around. All around.
>> Yeah. Normally Jacob always looks so serious and I saw him like break out like >> he was talking and talking and he became best friends with my husband. I was asking my husband all these questions and my husband's
like, "I don't why does he want to know something about because you're interesting, you know?" and Jen and him were going back and forth and that entertained my husband. So, it it was um I also took a moment to kind of scan and it it got me u a little
emotional. So, that was it was a great thing and I can't wait to do more. >> Yeah. >> Do more together. >> Exactly. I look forward to it. I I do think however next year that we should definitely >> Hello. >> Go. Sorry.
that we should aim for to have it in April April because I think that like so I can sort of so >> well this year remember we had thought that there was going to be so I mean there always are events in April but for
us we thought we were going to have so many and then we ended up not having >> so many so maybe next year we can >> yeah yeah with better planning and the time to get to bring some of the vendors Mhm. >> And I could also attest that the
Avengers were happy because also Lower Comics, Joshua, he >> he really wants to do it again. He was actually >> I bought a board game from him and we played we we bought Katan Jr. >> Yeah, >> we've played it a bunch of times now. Now we're ready for regular Katon. >> Good. Yeah, that was serious.
>> No. Yeah, it's pretty serious in my house. >> Serious stuff. I thought Dean was gonna collection. >> No. Yeah. And he explained it to us and to Dean and I was like, "Oh, let's get the junior, you know." so Dean doesn't get frustrated because that's one of his biggest triggers like losing >> and Dean literally understood the game
in like two seconds >> and was like taking us on. Um but um but yeah, we're ready for regular kits on so I need to go to nowhere comics and talk to him. >> Yeah. Yeah. If you guys are ever in the area and you like you're into comics and cards and board games and he's a cool
>> Yeah. >> Check check him out. He has ask him for advice. He's a really cool guy. >> Yeah. All right. Excellent. So, moving on. Family cafe coming right up. I can't believe it. >> I know. Like weekend. >> Yeah.
>> Next Saturday. >> I know. So excited. >> Just think last year you were telling me about it and now this year we're going. >> We're all going taking over. >> I'm looking forward to my first time
going. You told me to have um When are we going to shoot? >> I'm excited to write. I always drop people off so they can
drop do the >> I who is familiar with using Uber. >> Yeah, >> I have the ad. >> Okay. I've never used Uber. Every time I go on Uber, it's performed by somebody else.
>> Yeah. So for us, can one of you volunteer to take over the Uber like ride? >> The most me. >> Why you ra your hand? >> I said no, I did it. I'm doing this.
>> The most important thing you got to do when getting into an Uber is you have to do the chicken dance. Yeah. >> Oh, okay. >> And then if it's Ethan or Kimberly, the stress report that you got a couple meetings ago.
>> Yeah. >> I have a printed one if you need it or you can >> It needs to be printed or electronic? >> It's not electronic. >> So, it. You fill it in, you attach the receipt and all that so we can turn it in when we get back.
>> Can you please remind us I I know um Isabella went over it, but can you remind us what is expendable then just so we know? >> I remember it was just one, right?
>> It's on there. I think on the bottom >> at the bottom left. >> I don't have my keys. >> Okay. So, breakfast six $6, lunch 11 uh dinner. >> So, how does that work? So,
>> permitting >> perm each. >> No, that's lodging. >> That's lodging. >> More lodging. I'm paying lodging too. >> The >> we just keep receipts. >> The lodging.
>> Well, that's the over. Yeah. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. So, >> plus the Uber. >> Yeah, that's >> right. The Uber on the top line, right? >> You say section. >> It didn't say transportation, but Okay. >> Well, you get reimburseed the entire amount. >> Um, >> no tip.
>> Uh, yeah. No tip. And I think I'm not sure about Uber with the tax exemption. Um >> well I don't know the tax but the well fees is not tax but yeah we have to eat the taxes or well but
>> definitely the fees >> the fees I include. >> Yeah >> because half of it is fees. >> Uh I can go over with Isabella and then she can send an email. >> Make sure we get a receipts. Keep receipts. >> Yeah, keep the receipts. That's the most important. >> We would say take a picture of them also
just in case. Yeah. So, >> for example, it says $6 for breakfast. So, if we spend $10 and we give the receipt for $10, we're only going to get six back. >> Correct. Yes. >> Um, I also have the postcards printed.
I'm going to bring the stamps with us. So, we drop it. We give it to the front desk to mail out for us. Um, there's seven councilmen. So, I would just want at some point today just agree on the message and I will write the message on
every single one and then when before we send it out, we'll just sign it. We'll just sign the bottom of it and each each person will get one. >> Any samples? >> That way it goes in there. Huh? >> Do you have any samples? >> Any samples of the message?
>> Yeah. I mean, I could create one, but I, you know, because it's the last time we meet before we're there before we go. Yeah. or before the end of the meeting I could have a sample as we continue. >> Um, okay. That's that with the hotel
taken care of. Um, oh, she bought her phone. Um, I don't know about you guys, but I went through that 140 page catalog and what I did for me because I'm not going to download the app. Um, is I picked I saw the sessions that were
going to be good and I just printed it out. >> Okay. >> It's 140 pages, >> but I think it's maybe 50 60 pages just for Saturday and Sunday. >> Okay. >> Um, >> Friday and Saturday. Hm.
>> Friday and Saturday are the main, >> right? But it's 140 pages and just the Saturday alone and all sessions, it's like 30 45th pages cuz all and there's all kinds of stuff. And I read that it's 20% off food at the Hyatt, whatever is
the Hyatt, but one place says 20 and the other place says 10. So there there's that. Um, who? We have to be at Bright Line at 6:00 a.m. Does everybody have a way to get there? I I volunteered to take Vivian to meet
me here. Anybody else need a ride? >> Taking me. >> Okay. Okay, I'm good. >> I should be fine. I can I'll either drive or be dropped off. >> Okay. And >> if you drive, keep in mind your car
Okay. >> No, I'm saying >> there's you have to pay for parking. >> Pay for parking if you leave your car there. >> Yeah. >> So, you're probably better off getting dropped off so you don't have to pay pay the fee. >> Okay. Um I think I have I'll have a ride if anything, but I'll let you guys know.
>> Okay. >> Yes. >> You let me know if you're going to go. >> Yes, I will let I will let you know. Most likely. >> Okay. Okay. And we have to be boarding before 6 a.m. >> You have to get there at least by no
later than 5:40. >> Yeah. Yeah. No, I was planning there sooner. >> They didn't plan to meet me here at 5. >> You're at the center >> at the town hall park. >> Okay. >> And I have room now.
>> Uh yes. >> And I have room so she doesn't go to Aventura. 5:00 in the morning. >> Okay. Okay. So, I'm volunte Yeah. Yeah. >> We're going anyway. >> Okay. Yeah. Then I'll just write with you then. >> Okay. Not everybody likes to wake up
early on Saturday. >> I I brought I brought the book. This is the one from last year. So, pretty much what she printed Well, she printed some of the things just so you guys can get a feel for it. I do suggest the app just because you can schedule it right there and it's much it it's more accessible.
It's easier to just look at the file, but you can do whatever you want. You can do >> I have Yeah. >> And this this will be given once you go and you register. I mean, we're already registered, but like once you sign in, they'll give you a bag, they'll give you the book,
>> and then you know, you have that there. What we used to do, we used to like go through it and then like write it in. I do suggest you look at it beforehand, whether on the bright line, all the way over. >> Yeah. >> Because there's a lot of sessions. Yeah. >> So you guys can determine like which
ones you're going to go to because if you wait for the day of like you're there already and it's like okay where do I go? You're it's overwhelming. >> It truly is. >> Yeah. >> So definitely that I would say the keynotes those are like primary very important
>> and then from there you know. >> Okay. >> I would also like to add that as we walk around the what is it called? exhibit hall. Um, we keep in mind and grab business cards and make
contacts with companies, not just not just what we're learning for the town, but we're networking so that when we do events, oh man, we're doing this >> buddies event and I found this company that, you know, da da and they make pickle pickle ball equipment, maybe they
would like to donate or or sponsor like, >> you know, and at the end of at the end of everything, we should come together. These were all my contacts and that way we share and >> yeah because keep in mind even though it's in Orlando >> first of all it's the agencies that serve out of Florida but then there's
agencies that serve out of Florida but throughout Florida too. So some have like locations for example card is all over the place and you we have an office here in Miami Lake so there's locations like that too. So it's I agree with
Kimberly and you can pick their brains there too. You can ask questions. >> People from DC will be there too. So anything that >> we can think of you that you're in schools like is there anything we could pick for IEPs? And then maybe we do for
our back to school event. We have one session that's just around navigating IEPs >> and I made this great contact and let's bring Shelly in blah blah blah and maybe she could be part of that program or that talk whatever like >> and for those of you that are like
setting up your schedule whatever we arrive if everything goes perfectly line um we'll arrive at Orlando International Airport Station at 9:20 a.m. So, it's going to
take us at least 25 to 30 minutes, Kimberly. >> Yeah. >> From to the hotel. >> Yes. >> So, the earliest session you probably will be until 10:30. >> 9:30. >> 9:30 is when 9:20 will arrive to get to
get to the hotel and then sign in. >> 10:15. >> And it's on iDrive. I mean on on I40 I4. So, just keep that in mind. >> Yeah. >> Obviously, don't get one a session that starts at 9:30.
>> Yeah. No, not >> No, but that's probably what's going to be my most of my train ride. Like half of my train ride is pre-planning this and then meeting. >> All right. So, we're family cafe water
bottle bag invoice approval. >> Okay. We have two proposals. one is included in our agenda and the second
one is from Vita Custom Designs. Um I don't have one of our bottles, but I'm pretty sure everybody remembers our bottles. The plastic ones. >> Um the company we ordered those from were Gate Gateway
Gateway Sunlimited. Um, for 150 of them, because that's their minimum order, it's going to be $716.50 and for 200 is going to be 914. Personally, I don't think we need $150,
but that is our minimum. >> Yeah, >> we had ordered 300 last time and it took us five years to go through the freedom. >> Yeah. So I and not to mention I have limited storage in my house and we have limited
storage Mary Collins. So um if we go within it will be a minimum of 150 or 716. Now VA as you can see there's several options. Um I um feel that the first one looks good.
It's 20 ounces. It's aluminum. I don't know if aluminum is that a good thing or should stick to plastic >> plastic. That's the thing is that nobody uses those plastic water bottles. >> No, I I understand but I'm just thinking of what happens to me today in school
with the metal get with it. So >> yeah. So other than that, I think that's fine. >> Yeah, it also stores the water over. >> So I like that uh for 100 we got an
upgrade with a metal aluminum and that little clip >> and it's a good price. >> Yeah, I think the first one to go. >> Yeah, me too. And I and I like and we can just have 100 like not the sideways but the going down. Oh
yeah, the you you don't want this. You you don't like that. >> That's the one I like. >> Oh, okay. Yeah, I don't like this. >> No. Yeah, I like the first one. >> Yeah. >> And but we have to add the town relates logo, too. >> What did the last one?
>> It was just a special needs advisory board. I don't remember how that I don't remember >> because it's a one with the black and black top. >> Yeah, it was kind of like special needs advisory board. But I don't I don't know. I got to check with Isabella, but
I don't think that would be much more than this and we can always just up a little in case >> we need to have it on. >> Yeah. >> But I think you're I don't think you're positive. >> No. >> No, we're not. >> I don't think our bags don't. >> Our bags don't.
It was just like that. It was just this. Okay. Okay. So, >> what was last year's resource fair or something? >> Yeah. Um, >> okay. >> So,
>> yeah. I'd like to make a motion for uh the option on the first page, the 20 oz aluminum water bottle, full color print. Uh >> no customs
>> one. Yeah, customs >> for 100. >> Make it 700. >> Um allocate $700. marketing out of the marketing uh line item. >> We already did.
>> You guys already vote on this last thing. >> We did, but I think it's only for $1,000. >> Yeah, you Maline made a motion, >> right? But that's not including the supplies that the $1,000 is for the whole thing. Supplies, decorations, and
the bottles and the bags, which were not boring. So I rather have her make this motion for this separate and leave the other one alone. >> Okay. So then what are you gonna do with the other?
>> It's not going to be used all of it. It's just a roundabout figure. >> Okay. >> To cover the supplies, the bottle and bags since that's done deal. Now this is a separate one just to cover the bottles since they're $700.
Well, I have a second. Oh, a second. Sorry. >> Oh, you didn't say which one. >> Yeah, she said you said marketing, but I don't see >> the the one that the walls are >> like this one. >> Yeah, we agree. >> Yes.
>> Yes, I agree with Yes. >> too. >> So, all those in favor? Hi. >> Hi. >> Which uh which book? >> The >> she said marketing >> awareness. >> Community awareness.
>> Uh the the money is going to come out of the community awareness. >> Say by special needs advisory board of Miami. >> Let me see. >> It's awareness. That's not the best picture, but >> if you zoom in, it's on the side. I know. I'm going to look for better,
>> but that's what I found. It says it like this, like a wrap around. >> Yeah. >> Like like that on the bottom. >> Okay. So, I I'll get together and see what happens. >> Yeah. So, it it does say you.
>> Let me see. >> So, we're not going to order bags because we start. Oh, we still have We're not going to order uh >> We're not going to order the bags cuz we have still >> Deputy Amador has at least 60
>> and I still have like 30. So, we don't need to order them. >> How about the bag? >> The bags. >> And I still have the headphones. We didn't use any for game night. So, I like I put them in the >> Yeah, we s If you're still going to order, you don't need to order as much.
>> No, no. I already asked and you said that was that's not all I'm going to order. I'm not going to order more. >> It was off and it was 100. >> Okay. All right. Moving on. Hope for autism super fun is on Saturday.
So everything for that is done. I ordered the food and the plates and >> all of that. at six. >> Okay, >> here you can actually see it better. >> Animation graduation.
>> Um, I wanted to say something. >> Yeah. >> So, >> and I was going to bring it, but with the rain and then sorry, but when we had the the meeting with the chairs,
my goodness, my my words are like um, council member Sanchez, he gave like a list of all the events from like all the boards. The events for hope for autism were there.
So I just, you know, that's something that I guess since sometimes they've gone to them, they >> right >> they so that was on the list. So I I did want to mention that because technically those aren't out. What are they doing with that list?
cuz he was trying to say like um one of the things that they had spoken about was maybe collaborating with other boards. For example, if there's an event that's not that popular, you know, that popular where not too many people go instead of doing one event this
committee and then another event the other committee and have low attendance better maybe collaborate >> combined. >> So that's one of the things and then he gave the list like saying this is how many events we have you know for the year. hurts a lot. And then so he he he got into that. But I noticed I didn't
notice at the moment cuz there was just too much going on. But then when I was looking at the list, I noticed that those were on there and I'm like 10, those aren't our events. >> Yeah. >> So I I don't want there to be confusion. >> Wait, I'm confused now. I thought this was this was about decorations. What
happened? >> No. No. The whole thing was like every menopause moment cuz I'm like what? So the >> when we had the chair >> the chair meeting that you went to I know >> Sanchez he provided a list of the events
that all >> everybody does and then >> and in here the home for autism events which are not our events cuz we know we sponsor them. Yeah. >> Yeah. But it was on there as if it was our events. So I just wanted to let know cuz they have the meeting tomorrow.
Okay. >> Yeah. The budget meeting. So for for for her to know to address it at the budget meeting or as a council >> that's probably going to come up. No, no, for the budget meeting because that's probably going to come up and
then that's not part of I mean it's part of our budget but that has an event report because we put in collaboration with >> Yeah. But on the list like it was showing us it's >> because I don't want it to come back and they say oh we are having too many
events as a board because those are what I think four events that they're not our events. >> So just so Good point. >> It was a public meeting, so I'll just send you a copy so you can have it so you can look it over.
>> All right. >> We have to um on that note, we have to keep checking calendar events to make sure that they don't put or the Laker or they don't put that event on the calendar of events for the town. >> Yes. And I think that's another reason
why maybe it's coming up also. I don't know if someone plugged it in somewhere because I don't know why that even came out there. >> Yeah. >> As an event. >> We've had that happen once before. >> Twice. >> Twice before.
>> All right. So, moving on to the animation graduation is going to be June 27th. We have 15 students. We usually have 12. So, um, at what time is it going to be? uh to be
determined. >> Okay. >> But probably like sometime between 11 and 12. I I already reserved the uh the chambers for that day. Um but I have to double check with them
about the time. I just need for them to confirm that. >> Yeah. Last year was 11 and we showed up at 12. I mean we showed up at 10:00. >> Yeah. I think we showed up at 10. It started at 11. >> Yes. I put 11 and you have put 10. So you put the day to show up and I put the actual time. So yes,
>> usually. >> And you were saying we have 15 participants this week. >> Yes. >> That's next. >> So um we need to like buy the decorations and they they want the theme to be like
uh gaming. >> Yeah. >> Kind of like games. >> Uh we got anything left over? So, uh, you know, we'll order some decorations like we do every year and and the food, you know, same thing. The
pizza, some sandwiches and desserts. I think Meline, we were going to get a quote from >> Yeah. >> the lady we used for the desserts. >> Everyone was so happy with those desserts and they were really good >> and she
looked amazing. What um Kim What was the pizza place that you use that are you used to? >> I use pizza and >> Okay. >> I have a suggestion. >> Yeah. So, I have a work event
unfortunately for June 27th >> uh for my daytime job, but I would suggest um I could reach out to Sophie Doodle, a girl that was there doodling. um maybe she would like to go as a
volunteer or something, not to doodle, but to maybe help facilitate something, you know, for the graduation. And then maybe in the future she would like to get involved cuz she just graduated from animation school. >> So, and she herself, you know, is on the
spectrum. So, maybe she would like to >> attend. She could always >> she could at least attend. I mean I I won't be able to give you an answer before the next meeting but I could reach out to her and see would you at least like to attend or maybe you know participate in some way
>> I don't want to take it away from the students but maybe >> come and feel it out >> come feel it out and then maybe she could like be a volunteer >> and and she can speak to them too like maybe they because I mean if she's doing that she can always
>> I mean would she want to do like doodle >> I Ask her. >> I think that would be like a cute thing that >> momental for the kids like their adults play >> they could take home with them. >> Yeah, it's not too big of a group.
>> I I could ask her and then I could email Isabelle is Isabelle. Um >> that's a great idea. >> Yeah, >> she did a great job. >> Her work was beautiful. Yeah, I didn't get a chance to get a do
>> I think they're only able to do 21 22 at the end by the end of the night. >> It it's time gorgeous. >> They're beautiful. >> Well, one of the adults >> Mhm. >> he had um his his portrait done the whole time.
>> He took it away from him a few times and like planning it out like this and then he would stop and he would look at it and he would just stay staring at it. The mom was like, "Guys, I can't say." Sorry.
All right. Okay. So, I'm going to make a motion to uh allocate um $1,500 for food, decorations, you know, for for graduation.
>> I said dress out of uh so no So, social and recreation. >> Oh, programs >> or community programs. >> I think it would be programs. >> Community program. >> Yeah. Oh, and the other one wasn't
marketing. It was community awareness. >> Yeah. Yeah. I apologize. When I said marketing aware, >> I had said marketing. >> No, she said marketing. >> Tell me and I said where's marketing? >> I said it too. I was like, wait a second.
>> Okay. I second. All those in favor that all right the report to council report to council >> when look at the copies I you >> in July
>> and I'm waiting for it to answer me like who appointed do any of you know who appointed each one of each one of you I don't know who took Go to Maryland. >> I don't know. >> Um, >> it used it didn't it used to say in the
attendance form. >> Oh, July 21st. >> Do you have that information who will point to the attendance? >> Yeah, we have it. You can reach out to Isabella and she can fill out >> I already sent it here to you.
>> I mean, I have it here. Let me open it. >> By this, you mean the council person that you spoke to before you joined? >> It's not always the person. It's the one who because it's who yes is doing. >> Oh well
>> like I know is vice mayor. Yeah, I have all the point. >> You have the helm? >> Yeah. Here, let me bring the laptop over would be right there. That box and over here is the member.
>> Um, >> I'll do it. Keep going. >> What's the meeting tomorrow? >> At the budget conference. >> That's the budget meeting. for the town council meeting where we can work. >> So this is the pre before >> No, no, this this is a special meeting.
This is the first time that they've ever done it. >> Yeah. >> Um they're just going to go over your events, your budget, if you're requesting money for a new event. Um that that's what we've been told, but it's a it's a new thing they're doing. >> It's the first time they've done it, so
>> like a trial run. >> Yeah. Yeah. If if one of us is unable to make it, is that >> Oh, that's is that okay? I think that's okay. >> It's only the only chairs. Okay. >> The rest of the committee >> council meeting, which is what this
report we're going to discuss now is for you guys can all attend. >> Okay. >> We usually we're one of the few committees that a lot of us go and we all I like all of us to stand there >> and give the report together. And that's
that one is in July, >> right? >> Which is the one where we present the family cafe the game night. So it's that. >> So >> when is the July town council meeting? >> Yeah. 21st July. >> 21st. Yeah.
All right. So, so it here this is a new format that they're asking us to use. So, I'm like, you know, I'm not sure. Here it says the 2520 26 approved budget. What I did is I
took the budget from the last report that I did. I took the numbers from that budget and I put them in. So current initiatives and events these are
you know all of these have been approved by the council you guys like uh you don't >> have you have another copy >> it's not
>> thank you so can I have one What are those? Those are the That's the agenda. >> That's just the agenda in BCD. >> I only see the budget. I don't see >> Yeah. Know it's a it's a good thing. >> Yeah. It's a separate >> I'm going to share with this. >> Okay.
>> Well, there should be enough for everybody. That's it. Seven. Maybe deputy had one. >> One, two, three, four, seven. >> Yeah. Didn't come, but deputy might have. Oh, no. But she should have got one.
Oh, I give it to you. No, that was me. >> Look at all the current stuff. We have the only thing that Isabella made it a point to tell me to add >> communication >> is the two communication boards and the
estimated cost. I mean, I know last time it was like a little over $6,000. >> Mhm. >> So, I I'm going to put $7,000. >> Yeah. >> But you approved 5,500.
And I think that's when we have >> in the minutes it said 5,500. >> 5500. Should I 6,000? Yeah. It says minimum,000. Is this within an existing committee budget line item? Yes, because they
added that line item. >> It's on the budget thing, >> right? >> You talking to me? >> I'm talking. >> Yes. Because it was already in the minutes. So, it's already approved. >> Yes, it is.
>> Yes, it's already approved. >> Machinery and equipment. Yes. So there's already a line item for it. So the answer is yes. Yes. I'm just like for you I need you guys to double check me. Okay. Give me some reassurance that I'm
filling this out right because this is like the first time. I'm just going to take a picture of it. I think I I thought everything as you can see I kind of changed the Valentine's painting with a twist to I
put art and crafts in bed. saw that >> for future projects and considerations are do we put camp as a future project or is that something that we need to still like discuss definitively? >> Yeah, I I would say so.
>> Yeah. Okay. >> Yeah. >> Until we have something >> proposal or we're talking we're still just talking about it. >> Yeah. So we have something concrete because then they're going to ask a bunch of questions so we're not going to have answers and that's >> Exactly. Okay. Okay. Let's add this. No,
I know it's in the agenda, but we have to vote on it first before >> No. Yeah, but I'm just saying since we're gonna Okay. >> Yeah, >> cuz this is for now. >> Yeah. >> Oh, we're not going to be able to do it. >> Well, when we get to that.
>> Okay. >> Yeah. >> All right. So, you guys, do you have anything to add? any events I haven't forgotten or I think I got pretty much
everything we're planning to do if we do a back to school thing but that could be part of >> a workshop or >> paintings >> remember we we can always go back to the council and ask for new events
>> and especially that we have our meeting they're not approved >> yeah I mean our report to council is what I meant to Yeah, >> I have some new >> ideas for revenge. By the way, >> okay. But right now, we're not >> focus on we're not discussing any any
new ideas tonight. I'll save them for next meeting. >> Okay. All right. >> Um, painting with a twist. Is that is that just Valentine's >> arts and crafts? Because they're no
longer business. Exactly. Okay. >> So, I Okay. >> All right. All right. So, I'm going to go back. I'm going to come back to this after we'll finish with the agenda so we can just in case we had
anything. >> Sounds good. >> That's okay. >> Yeah, it's okay. >> All right. So, the next thing to discuss is at the 4th of July. Who could who's going to be there for Fourth of July? Uh,
>> I'm always available for the setup >> and >> but I won't be attending the actual >> 4th of July. >> I won't be able to. I'm not going to be able to this year. >> Yeah, me >> probably. Well, I can help with setup
um and breakdown. I just don't know for sure if I'll be able to be there, be there, be there. Um, I mean, I can be there. >> I just like Dean doesn't do well with that. But I mean, we're gonna It's
literally for kids like him, the room and stuff like that, right? >> Yeah. The >> firework. >> He's fine with fireworks. It's just it's so open and there's so many people. And >> no class where they do karate. >> That's where we have the sensory room.
>> Yeah, it's indoors. Not really karate. >> Not where they do karate, but Mary is veteran >> with Miguel with with Sora. Oh, no. You're in. >> Yeah. >> Autism arts for autism. The dance class in Veterans Park.
>> Veterans Park. Okay. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. >> Was the one that had >> I don't know why. >> Gabriel had done a regular karate at one point. >> Yeah. >> That's why I got confused. get a couple of uh like at least one volunteer
to help out. Like I can be there for for setup and clean up, but like that middle part have to have another. >> So then I'll >> So then I'll do it then I'll instead of
setup and breakdown I'll do the middle then. >> What? Yeah. What does the middle entail? I can do it. You just >> because we don't do anything on Fourth of July because >> the setup is just done. It's just going to be a table with the headphones like the bag, headphones, the water bottle that >> in the morning. >> Yeah. And then as kids come in, you just
say, "Do you want water? You want to do arts and craft? You want to color? You want this?" Like, >> okay. Yeah. Make sure they're comfortable. >> 10 to 25th anniversary. >> I don't I don't It's easy. >> We We don't go out on >> And there's volunteers. It's pretty much
we set it up with tables and stuff >> and you you'll see the >> Yeah. >> The most we've done is the one in the moors cuz my mom lives there so they do fireworks there and it's like small and then we go >> Yeah. There's there's uh different sensory toys. There's bean bags. Um a
canoe stuff for them. >> Mats, >> things to draw things to play with. >> A bag with the headphones. >> Yeah. >> The water bottle. >> Beat. toys also. We also give that away. >> No, this is good.
>> Yeah. >> And it's contained >> and just and you just sit there and they come and go. Yeah. >> The bathrooms are right there. There's water, too. >> We don't have a big turnout, but then again, this year is 250 and according to another committee. It's going to be
great. So, who knows how many people coming from outside of Miami Lakes. >> Oh, I mean, we know that Coral Gables is really big. Their their fireworks stuff is huge. People go all the way to Gables for it. So, it's pretty much just >> pretty much like the game night that we
had things. We just >> I could be there for the whole thing. >> So, yeah. >> Okay. >> All right. So, uh let's move on to new business. Uh the new shirts.
>> Yes. There's a bid in our agenda. I mean, there's a quote in our agenda. >> Can we do the women, you get women's shirts? >> If you look at the quote, it says women's shirts. >> I like the sound of that.
>> I uh asked for both. >> Oh, it's the last. >> All right. um she couldn't get me a sample of it, but it's pretty much like what we have now. Um but what she described to me was one
side was going to be um our logo with a special needs advisory board >> and then the other side was going to be Miami Lakes logo >> which is how we have it now. No, right now we have special needs advisory board
printed out and then just a logo. Now we're going to have both logos. The little tree one. That's >> I'm I'm actually looking at a picture. >> Yeah, the little tree one and um and the logo one.
>> That's the last one of the house. >> That's the first I found we took one of our board me. I know it does say special needs advisory board. It's a line. >> Special needs advisory board. And then the other one says Miami legs growing
beautifully. And it has the little tree. >> Okay. >> What does? >> It doesn't have our logo. >> No. Right now we'll have our logo and their logo. >> Um I will get your sizes later or just
borrow them from Kibbley. For the sizes. Um, we did have one for men, which would be Mr. Ethan. >> Yes. >> Um, and that's it. And this the total is for one new shirt for each of us.
>> Um, I make a motion to accept to order the new shirts through Permiteex for a total of $300. community awareness. >> I second. >> All those in favor? >> I.
>> Next is the broad workshop. I'll make a motion to defer this item for the next meeting. >> A second. >> All those in favor? >> I the pickle ball I mean clinic.
>> Yes. >> One day clinic. Uh I make a plan to uh adopt this clinic. >> How is it to to reserve the the courts?
>> See, that's >> is that is that Manning dog? >> Um >> I'm not sure. would be Jeremy would know >> he would know who it goes to. It's not um >> so we would need Isabella to look for a date.
>> Yeah, she would have to reach out dates just in case. Yeah, >> I just want to like approve the program so we can and the money >> so that we can uh add it to the
>> Can we approve it for I mean I know we always give a cushion anyways but can we approve it for more so that we could include like having like a graduation we don't have to do a separate boat or um maybe getting them little trophies
>> like a little medal like a medal Awesome. >> Right. Yes, I agree. So, what should we say? >> And this is this is estimate too. Like he said that this is >> Yeah, it says estimated. >> Yes, this is an estimate for 25. >> So, do we do 3,000
and that way? >> It just covers. >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, I moved to allocate $3,000 to the pickle ball inclusion program
uh for the one day clinic uh day to be challenged. um >> for community programs or social >> or workshops. >> It's not okay. It's
>> I don't know. I don't know. >> It's not a program. It's a one day thing. >> It's a clinic. >> I'm thinking more like social >> social recreation. Okay. Yeah. >> All right. So, out of social and recreation. Second >> ranch community programs, social and recreation 3,000 off.
>> She second. Uh now discussion. >> Don't we have to present it to council? So if we haven't presented it to council, do you have to put it? Does she have to put it on this? >> It would have to be approved by council >> first before she can put it at future
what is this thing we do the budget? Actually, I I think first we appreate here that we want to do it and then we present to council, right? And then they approve it, right? >> And then we we can do it. >> No, that's not my question.
>> She's wanted to approve this so she can add it to her list or report to >> because it's a future thing. So, she can add that. >> But can we add it as a future thing even though it's not approved by them? >> Yes, because we're going to present it. We're going to present it to them
>> for them to approve. the report >> on July 21st. >> Correct. Just like we did the family cafe. The family cafe was a new thing. The game night was a new thing. We presented it in the last report to council. They both got approved and they were already >> I thought we asked for a special >> The only thing is that it's not
>> in the for tomorrow's meeting. Not >> that's right. July 21st. Remember our uh >> our budget is in buckets. It's not in
specific. So I think Okay, I have an idea. Ding ding ding. Okay, so tomorrow they're having the budget meeting. Is the council's going to be there? What if this is spoken about later?
It's new. I would suggest you just do it. >> That's what I'm thinking, too. It's something new. Why not just throw it out there, >> right? But it's not on the report I turned in and I just like add it. That's a thing. >> No, the deadline was I think two two weeks ago.
>> I turned that in three weeks ago. >> Maybe you could bring it up again. I I don't know. We've never had this. >> They can bring it up at >> As you discuss it. Well, >> as you discuss Yeah. >> Tomorrow as you discuss it. Oh, we're going to do this and see what they say about. >> I'll just tell them what happened and
say next meeting. >> Yes. >> Was yesterday and this came up whatever you know either we can I can add it to this now >> or I'll just you can approve it the >> report to council. >> Yeah. The the only thing with that
>> kind of tell them the situation that happened. >> Yeah. Because he came to >> and they can tell me >> the worst that can happen they say no. The best is they say yes and then we can move forward. >> Yeah. And do the clinic. >> There's the July meeting the report to council and they can approve that.
>> Yeah. It's just it'll then have to either happen at the end of July or August and school starts. >> Yeah. >> The 13th. So what we don't have too much of a window. So, if they approve it tomorrow, then more than likely what we
would have to do is do maybe like a special call because if we wait till our meeting in July, I don't know if it's going to be too close. Maybe, maybe not. Depending on what dates are available. >> Yeah. All the council. >> Okay. >> He said June or July. You get it? Like
that we there's more of a >> I think July would be better anyways because it gives us time to announce it at least a month, month and a half. So, we can always talk about it in July. It's just at least for the date if we can have
>> Would someone be able to get us dates by the meeting tomorrow? >> I know that's rough. I know that's crazy to ask, but if we have dates already and you mention it, you're like, >> it does have to go through parks and they have to see if there isn't something reserved already. I think the time >> they have to reserve when someone goes
to play, they have to reserve that pickle ball court. I don't know. >> I don't think they have to, but because we're going to take a >> Oh, no. I know. But I'm curious. >> I don't think so. I think it's just free play. It's not like going to the athletic club. >> Okay. Then does that day they have to >> But what if there's someone else that
maybe did that too? Like if there's another event for whatever reason, you never know. Like I, you know. >> Okay. So, bring it up and then we'll see. >> See what happen. See what happen. >> So,
that motion on the floor. >> Yeah. Oh, all in favor. >> She said discussion. All >> in favor. >> Right. All in favor? >> All in favor? >> I wanted to discuss. So, you know, >> again, I like clarification.
>> So, they have to approve it. >> And that form, that form is new. And she do we put a feature? We don't put a feature. >> Yeah. All right, next item is August back to school event. So, back to school for Miami date is
August 14th. Um, I know it might be a quick turnaround time to do an August event, but we're not trying to do anything huge. My idea was just doing something small along with the libraries and inviting Ivan to see if he did want
to facilitate something because he had mentioned sensitivity training and and and working alongside the library program. Um, I think it's perfect that we're going next week to Family Cafe because I would love to meet someone
IP specific and have them like that to me would be the greater thing is having someone in the IEP world um come and speak at our meeting and that have that be the hook. >> Um, if we can't do it early August, late
August is still fine. No one says that you have to do this before school starts. The idea of it is is just to bring families together and have give them like you know all these resources like look at what the library has. They have the techmobile. Look at what the
library can offer. They offer tutoring for free. Like look at what you know car can offer and these are your rights like when it comes to IEPs and you know because people are just left in the dark. >> Yeah. >> And people may not know that the library is closed for two years and then they go
and then there's no library. Oh, where's my closest library? >> Yeah, >> nobody knows that there's a techmobile out there that has a library on wheels and they offer sensory programs outside of just their um book rentals. So,
>> or the collaboration with IEPs, we can't partner with parent to parent and get Danielle. >> That's what I was going to say. They have >> Danielle is wonderful and she travels. I know she was like she's my um advocate >> um and she's the one that I took the class with. Okay. M >> um and did a seminar and it's like it
was like all day. It was like four or five hours but that's because it was just like me. >> Okay. >> But um I know that they go out um we can ask her we can invite her especially she knows >> both you want to ask her now. >> They already get the the wheels. >> Yeah. To start it now because they're
usually busy and booked up. But I still think that us trying to find something aside from parent to parent um on a higher level at Family Cafe >> to have that contact in our pocket um especially with like sensitivity
training and >> um >> what is it? basically protection of rights and understanding and being knowledgeable of your rights as a parent and as a >> the IDEA. >> Exactly. The IDA and I forgot the thing that Danielle trained in that you have to go to Orlando for like six weeks.
>> Oh yeah, that was um >> the bill the No, >> I forgot it. But yes, policy making. >> Yes, policy making. Um yeah, I'll reach out to Danielle because we can we could even focus on like three main things and then offer
that and maybe get like a greater crowd to come from other cities like say like hey >> around IEPs we're going to have this person here around sensitivity training the library. I would love something anti-bullying too. You know, we can
include all of it >> for one. >> The school board committee, the school committee, >> the educational, >> the educational committee together we can probably collaborate on. >> Are we doing the resource fair with
Audrey finally? No, that's not happen. >> Well, that's always in August. I mean, April. >> April. >> No, it didn't happen. That's why matter of fact, it is. I don't think I don't think she >> Well, she took a little break this season. So, I think >> No, the reason I'm asking is that since
we not really, you know, was thinking >> because of the time, but if that's not happening. Okay. >> Yeah. I don't think >> um this sounds more like a like a type of workshop. >> Mhm. >> Okay. Good. >> Yes.
>> And I could I could run it if you'd like. So, you know, I put quarterly workshops. >> Yes. That's why I said >> that's why I said I was like, "Oh, this just added to the quarterly workshop." >> The back to school work.
>> Yeah. Okay. Perfect. All right. Awesome. Yeah. I I like it. I mean, did you want to make a motion to like allocate any dollars or do you want to hold off? Um you haven't like >> well I mean other than I wouldn't want
to put dollars yet because I want to see if um if there's a cost for parent or parent to come in to all to get a better scope I like to give better >> line items >> but if we need to approve anything else like I would love to run with this and next meeting have everything >> yes
>> laid out and just >> since it's back to school it would be nice and we can also give out some supplies. That's the >> Yeah. >> Well, I can attend the next economic development committee and
>> No, no. E education advisory board >> No, I think that I I think they do like something similar, >> but >> they do and also the town does. >> But isn't it through EIP? >> No, I think it's through giving Gator. Giving Gator.
>> Oh yeah, Giving Gators is separate. >> Okay, there's always something. >> That's that's like a drive. >> Well, elevate elevate those back to school backpacks for the community. >> I'm not giving away anything like that, guys. I'm letting you know right now. >> Yeah. No, no. I'm not giving away
plastic backpacks. >> We say back to school. That's why I was saying like a way to, you know, also like bring them in like give some I'm not saying like a whole bunch. We I also like I I can come up with different wording and we can vote on
which one do you like more. >> That way it's not this is a back to school event and then everyone everyone comes just for free stuff. This is not >> that get free plastic backpacks that cost $3 from China. This is not that. >> No. Yeah. No. No. I was just say because
usually when we have a workshop we do have like refreshments. >> Yeah. No, that's we could incorporate that into the budget of course >> in the works. >> Right. Right. >> Incorporate that. But >> yeah, I understand what you're saying.
>> What other people are doing is more like, oh yeah, it's a drive and then you get free a bunch of free stuff. Yeah, >> it would be nice to give something not not necessarily to incentivize, but just because it's back to school, but not
make that like put it on any I would always incorporate that into the budget. That's what bottles and bags that we can give. >> Bottles and bags. >> Yeah. I mean, >> bottles and bags.
>> Yeah. No, but maybe you know if UM card is going to be involved then they have a table they bring >> marketing giveaway thing you know >> we always have >> perfect all right so where do we Okay so all
right so now let's go back to approve the to council. >> Council. >> Uh so all we added was the pickle ball tournament >> and to the appointed by
>> and the estimated cost $6,000 for the communication boards like >> the pickle ball. Did you put the amount? >> 3,000. >> Yeah. 3,000. >> Yeah. But in her thing when she when she presents
>> Okay. So, all right. So, I move to approve the report to council for the July meeting. Correct. >> Give me one second. Give me one second. >> Correction. >> Hold on. Hold on. Because here it says
council action requested. One of the main reasons they did this report. Remember when we went and we spoke about the family cafe and the game night? How one of them said, "Oh, wait. let's make sure to go approve it because it's happened in other meetings that it gets presented but it doesn't get approved.
>> So one of the main reasons they did this report was for that. So, council action requested. >> I don't know if to go ahead and add there as >> the back to Well, no, cuz that's the workshop. You don't need to add
anything. Sorry. But the pickle ball, >> I don't know if to go ahead and add that there or not. >> It will be the pickle ball and the communication boards. >> No, the communication boards. You have it already as name of initiative, event description. >> Yeah. And that's already we've done it
already, but this is this is new. Oh, or if that require so then why >> council election request well okay yeah so then there it would be there then >> why I don't understand this council
action request >> I don't know >> okay yeah under two part committs >> I think like we had asked them and requested it but we haven't got it >> so we spoke to somewhat already. I guess >> we presented it already, but they
haven't decided. >> We'll find out tomorrow. >> Yes, >> actually. >> Yeah, it's the first time. >> Oh, wait. This is the report to console. Oh my gosh. Don't >> I'm getting the >> I said that was good timing. Perfect timing.
>> Hey, she said favor. >> Okay. All right guys, >> one last thing. Wait, just say yes or no. Thank you for your continued support and for it would be dear council blah blah blah. Thank you for your uh
continued support and for making inclusion a priority in Miami Lakes. We look forward to sharing our key takeaways with the council and implementing these improvements locally in our >> I'll sign it there and then
>> bingo. Anyone going to see clarity >> motion and sound and everything else have like regular regular >> is that >> oh for the shirt? >> Yeah. I mean she's not going but I still one.
>> Can you do you guys want to take it? >> So wait a minute. That wasn't Was that a real motion? >> Yeah. >> Oh no. Okay. No. Her got it. Never mind. Can someone give it to her the next time you see her? I'm not going to >> Yeah, I might see her. She might go to the >> the super. Yeah. Okay. Ready?
>> There you go. >> Wow. Thank you. You're the only one that clap for me. Thank you. I appreciate it. >> Okay. So, any announcements? >> No. >> You second the report to go with that. >> I did. >> Yeah.
>> Okay then. So,