The Blasting Advisory Board was created on Sept 18, 2018 with the purpose of reviewing the RESPEC blasting study and providing recommendations to the town council with the goal of seeking constructive ideas and proposing solutions to address the rock mine blasting issues affecting the residents of the Town of Miami Lakes. The Blasting Advisory Board was also tasked with collaborating with similar boards in neighboring municipalities.

Although established in Sept 2018, due to town administrative delays, the Blasting Advisory Board did not officially meet until Jan 28, 2019. The delay hindered their ability to meet the scope of their responsibilities. In only seven weeks Chairman Bennett and the members of this board met weekly in an effort to bring to the Council their recommendations as quickly as possible. They did an excellent job in record time and for that we are very appreciative.

Per resolution, this committee sunset on March 18, 2019 and on that day, they held their final meeting. At this meeting it was discussed that the Blasting Advisory Board should remain in existence and continue to advocate and provide recommendations to the town council. Although the Blasting Advisory Board has delivered its recommendation to the council, we are a long way from bringing any relief to our residents.

I would like to reinstate this committee with the purpose of providing recommendations and advocating for relief from the blasting being conducted at the nearby rock mine. In addition, the committee will also recommend measures that will keep our residents informed of our efforts and progress while collaborating with adjacent communities to bring a united message to our state representatives. This new Blasting Advisory Board will not sunset. It will remain in existence until such time as the council should decide to terminate it by resolution.



Fiscal Impact: FY18-19- minimal/ FY 19-20- TBD


Strategic Plan: Guiding Principles: 1, 2, 12, 13, and 14
Objectives: 5.3