Thursday, April 2, 2020
"Our Survey Showed..."
I'm not on Nextdoor. But I sometimes hear about posts and issues that are discussed there. Reportedly, there are about 1200 VBP residents who are on Nextdoor.
I'm told that recently, there was some discussion as to whether or not VBP residents want the Commission to (find a way to) meet. The calculation to date (April 2, 2020) is that 81% of respondents (49 respondents) want a Commission meeting.
As far as I have been able to follow, there has been no explanation from anyone on our Commission as to why there has not been a meeting, or why one has not been advertised as imminently planned.
As a frame of reference, a meeting can be called either by the mayor or by consensus of the four Commissioners who are not the mayor. Apparently, the mayor does not want a meeting, and neither do all four of the other Commissioners. Some of them might, but not all four of them do.
What we have going on here is everyone in the world's idea of an emergency.
That's all I got.
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PS: I just discovered something in the "Settings" part of this blog. Apparently, there's a default such that only people with google accounts could post comments. I never realized this. I just changed it to "Anyone." Linda, et al, have at it.
ReplyDeleteAs a commissioner, I can't (or shouldn't, depending on who you ask about the convoluted, obtuse and arbitrary state Sunshine Laws) publicly share my opinion about whether/when we conduct a virtual commission meeting that would be open to the public. However, I am requesting and measuring public opinion on that topic on this blog, on Nextdoor, via email/phone/text and directly with the many folks out walking/cycling/jogging/rollerblading our streets to get out of isolation. I am listening. If you want to talk to me directly, call my village cell (305.213.5139) or email me at mkennedy@biscayneparkfl.gov. I am actively engaging with residents while in isolation myself.
ReplyDeleteMac,
DeletePlease don't ask your walking/cycling/jogging/rollerblading neighbors for their opinions about a Commission meeting. Tell them to get off the streets, and go home.
Fred
FYI, Mac, the "old" knowledge was that within six feet, coughed/sneezed droplets would fall, by gravity, to the ground. The new knowledge is that this applies to larger droplets, which are more affected by gravity. Very fine droplets-- essentially aerosolized-- which still contain viruses can stay in the air for about 27 feet. It's more than that with a little breeze to carry them.
DeleteMac, I know you love your front yard, but please stay inside. I love you, man, and I don't want anything to happen to you. And tell your neighbors to stay inside, too. This is a very serious worldwide public health crisis. If you're keeping track, the Marsalis boys' father-- the old man was Ellis, and his sons are Branford, Wynton, Jason, and another musician-- died either today or late yesterday. Coronavirus. New Orleans.
Fred
In the meantime, what am I, someone's secretary? Now, it's Chester Morris who can't find a way to enter a blog comment. His comment (I'm transfer typing, since he sent this to me as a text message, and not, as I requested, as an e-mail I could easily cut and paste) is that one of his social groups-- the local Rotary Club-- uses ZOOM now for meetings, and Chester suggests our Commission do the same thing.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, the lack of leadership from the Village (messages confined to very poorly constructed and mistyped e-blast memos which not everyone gets) is now officially shocking. I never, ever expect anything useful from Tudor. But I expected much more from all the rest, perhaps especially including the person who wanted to be a Commissioner, and agreed, twice, to be the mayor.
ReplyDeleteFred
We are sequestered inside except for occasional walks while keeping distance ... and I am gardening solo. When folks stop to chat, I stay well away. I think I'll be adding a mask to the equation now, however.
ReplyDelete