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CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, October 09, 2019
7:00 P.M.
Sherbondy Village Auditorium
215 Perviz Avenue
Opa-locka, FL 33054
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Matthew Pigatt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 09, 2019
at the Sherbondy Village Auditorium, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida.
2. ROLL CALL:
The following members of the City Commission were present: Mayor Matthew A. Pigatt,
Commissioner Sherelean Bass, Commissioner Alvin Burke and Commissioner Joseph L. Kelley.
Also in attendance were: Acting City Manager Newall Daughtrey, City Attorney Burnadette
Norris -Weeks, and City Clerk Joanna Flores. Vice Mayor Chris Davis was not in attendance.
3. INVOCATION:
The invocation was delivered by Commissioner Joseph L. Kelley.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
5. AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA AND PULL LIST (deferrals and deletions):
A request was made to amend the agenda as follows:
NEW ITEM:
14-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING SIGNATORIES FOR VARIOUS BANK ACCOUNTS
OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA AT BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY;
CITY NATIONAL BANK OF FLORIDA AND WELLS FARGO BANK N.A.; FURTHER
RECOGNIZING JOHN E. PATE AS THE CITY MANAGER AND REPLACING
NEWALL DAUGHTREY'S NAME WITH JOHN E. PATE FOR OFFICIAL PURPOSES
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 15, 2019; AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE
ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO COMPORT WITH THIS RESOLUTION AND
WITH SAID BANKING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by Commissioner Kelley
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The above resolution was read by City Clerk Flores.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke to amend the agenda
to include item 14-1.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Not Present
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Bass to approve the agenda,
consent agenda and pull list.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Not Present
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Commissioner Meeting Minutes — September 11, 2019
It was moved by Commissioner Bass, seconded by Commissioner Kelley to approve the minutes
from the Regular Commissioner Meeting of September 11, 2019.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Not Present
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
9. DISTRICT ONE/DISTRICT TWO - COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT:
Larry Gardner, Commissioner Barbara Jordan's Office, District I, said he does not have anything
to report at this time, but will take any of the commissions concerns back to Commissioner
Jordan.
10. PUBLIC PRESENTATION:
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11. CITIZENS' INPUT:
Marc Cooper said there is a problem in his area with illegal dumping next to the old Jackson
Hospital, There are boats, mattresses, household items, and Jacuzzi's among other debris that are
in the area and it looks bad. Miami -Dade County is now patrolling the area and cited him four
hundred dollars ($400.00) for people dumping in front of his property because of their code. At
least with the City, you did not get cited for other people dumping; the area is starting to look
like a mini landfill.
Virginia Cook, The Eye Opener Missionary Baptist Church, 1234 Ali -Baba Avenue, Opa-locka,
FL, said she came to the last meeting to discuss the drainage problem in front of the church. She
was assured the City would bring the truck to drain the water on days when it rained and it rained
the other day and they could not go inside the church because on the flooding. She wants to
know why the water was not removed from the church as agreed.
Eric Redmon, Villa Francine, 2766 NW 131st Street, Opa-locka, FL, said a sixteen year old was
shot by a stray bullet a week ago and then a nineteen year old was shot after that. His home was
going to be broken into, but someone saw it taking place so the people did not succeed. The
Police Department is short staffed and the officers that are there are leaving and working for
other Cities once they are certified because they are under paid. The ice cream trucks are still on
the road and the law needs to change so they can stop because the children are in bed at that time
of the night. He also asked where is the registry for sexual predators as Halloween is
approaching the community should know which houses to stay away from.
Christian (inaudible), 956 Superior Street, Opa-locka, FL, came with his wife and said they
purchased a property with many code violations over ten years and they need help from the city
with satisfying the liens which are about a half a million dollars.
Joanna Vicente, 956 Superior Street, Opa-locka, FL, said many of the violations are for
overgrown grass and a broken fence and that has been cured years ago. They just purchased the
property on September 5th and are asking the commission to waive the Code Enforcement fees.
Henrietta Harrison, 167 NW 45th Street, Miami, FL, said she is representing The Eye Opener
Church and believes the standing water is a health hazard and breeds germs and mosquitos. She
asked if the church is in the zone of priority that the City mentioned previously.
Commissioner Kelley asked if there was a buyer for the old hospital so that the dumping issue
can be corrected in the near future. He also said that the county does spray for mosquitos
frequently, but does not know when they go around and spray.
Commissioner Burke said he thought the City had come to a solution with the Code Enforcement
problem with the running fines. He said there should be legislation to prevent running liens from
happening because a half of a million dollars is too much to place on these properties.
Mayor Pigatt said the manager's office and Public Works is aware of the dumping and will be
taking action soon. It will take some time to correct the water issue, but they are working on it.
The information on sexual predators can be found by doing a Google search for your area and
includes a map with the information. He understands the lien issue and will be addressing it on a
case by case basis.
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12. ACTION ITEMS:
13. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER REQUEST #1 TO REPAIR
AREAS A, B, AND C ON ROOF LEVEL #4 AT THE HISTORIC CITY HALL
BUILDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWELVE THOUSAND FOUR
HUNDRED DOLLLARS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City
Manager
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL PF RJ SPENCER
CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR ROOFING SERVICES / INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
REMODELING PURSUANT TO RFP NO. 19-0314100 RELATING TO PROPOERTY
LOCATED AT 2105 ALI-BABA AVENUE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City
Manager
3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE BID PROPOSAL OF GREAT WASTE AND
RECYCLING SERVICES LLC AND WASTE MANAGEMENT OF FLORIDA FOR
COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE PROCESSING AND DISPOSAL SERVICES
PURSUANT TO RFP NO. 19-0315100; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TWO LOWEST
RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDERS; PROVIDNING FOR AN ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City
Manager
The above resolutions were read by Attorney Norris -Weeks.
There being no discussion, the motion on the resolutions passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Not Present
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
14. NEW ITEMS:
14-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING SIGNATORIES FOR VARIOUS BANK ACCOUNTS
OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA AT BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY;
CITY NATIONAL BANK OF FLORIDA AND WELLS FARGO BANK N.A.; FURTHER
RECOGNIZING JOHN E. PATE AS THE CITY MANAGER AND REPLACING
NEWALL DAUGHTREY'S NAME WITH JOHN E. PATE FOR OFFICIAL PURPOSES
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 15, 2019; AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE
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ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO COMPORT WITH THIS RESOLUTION AND
WITH SAID BANKING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by Commissioner Kelley
The above resolution was read by Attorney Norris -Weeks.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke to pass the resolution.
There being no discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Not Present
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
15. PLANNING & ZONING:
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE SITE PLAN FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A RETAIL CENTER ON THE EIGHT PARCEL SITE
BOUNDED BY SUPERIOR STREET, NW 27TH AVENUE AND OPA-LOCKA
BOULEVARD FOR TNJ REALTY, LLC, ON THE PARCELS IDENTIFIED BY
FOLIOS 08-2121-007-2680, 08-2121-0072690, 080-2121007-2630, 08-2121-007-2650, 08-
2121-007-2660, 08-2121-007-2670, 08-2121-013-2010 AND 08-2121-013-2020 IN THE B-2
ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City
Manager
The above resolution was read by Attorney Norris -Weeks.
Mayor Pigatt opened the floor for a public hearing.
Planning & Zoning Director Gregory Gay said the intent is to place 4 retail spaces at the site
which will range from 2500 to 4000 square feet.
Robert Holland, 3250 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL, said they are currently looking at two
restaurants and two retail spaces. It will create fifty to seventy five jobs which will provide
employment for residents in the City.
Audrey Dominguez, 1157 Jann Avenue, Opa-locka, FL, said she supports the item and wants it
approved so the work can start.
There being no further persons to speak on the public hearing, the public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Bass for discussion.
Mayor Pigatt said that he supports the item.
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There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Not Present
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTIES AS SURPLUS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DISPOSE OF PROPERTY BY SALE;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION FOR RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
The above resolution was read by Attorney Norris -Weeks.
Mayor Pigatt opened the floor for a public hearing.
Mr. Gay said there are alleyways in the area where the retail spaces are going to be and the
developer is going to purchase them from the City for fifty eight thousand dollars ($58,000.00).
Mr. Holland said the alleys are of no value to the City who has been maintaining them for years.
It will be a benefit to the City to sell them.
There being no further persons to speak on the public hearing, the public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Bass to pass the resolution.
There being no discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Not Present
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE DECLARED SURPLUS
ALLEYWAYS BETWEEN THE PARCELS DENTIFIED BY FOLIOS: 08-2121-007-2680,
08-2121-007-2690, 08-2121-007-2630, 08-2121-007-2650, 08-2121-007-2660, 08-2121-007-
2670, 08-2121-013-2010, AND 08-2121-013-2020, IN THE B-2 ZONING DISTRICT, TO
TNJ REALTY, LLC, TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RETAIL
CENTER ON THE EIGHT PARCEL SITE BOUNDED BY SUPERIOR STREET, NW
27TH AVENUE AND OPA-LOCKA BOULEVARD FOR TNJ REALTY; PROVIDING
FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; CONTAINING REVERTER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
The above resolution was read by Attorney Norris -Weeks.
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Mayor Pigatt opened the floor for a public hearing.
Mr. Gay said the purpose of the item is to unify the property and increase the tax base for the
site.
There being no further persons to speak on the public hearing, the public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Bass for discussion.
Commissioner Kelley said he is concerned that the time frames in the reverter clause will make
the developer delay in completing the project. He feels it should remain at forty eight months for
completion instead of sixty months. He is not opposed to the project, he just wants it completed
in a timely manner.
Mr. Holland said they do not have a problem with forty eight months as long as the extension is
not unreasonable.
A motion was made to amend the resolution to change the reverter clause from forty eight
months to fifty four months.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke to pass the
amendment.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the amendment passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Not Present
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
There being no discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Not Present
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RETAIL CENTER ON THE EIGHT
PARCEL SITE BOUNDED BY SUPERIOR STREET, NW 27TH AVENUE AND OPA-
LOCKA BOULEVARD FOR TNJ REALTY, LLC, ON THE PARCELS IDENTIFIED BY
FOLIOS 08-2121-007-2680, 08-2121-0072690, 080-2121007-2630, 08-2121-007-2650, 08-
2121-007-2660, 08-2121-007-2670, 08-2121-013-2010 AND 08-2121-013-2020 IN THE B-2
ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City
Manage
The above resolution was read by Attorney Norris -Weeks.
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Mayor Pigatt opened the floor for a public hearing.
Mr. Gay said the job fair and all of the open fines that are currently on the properties will be
satisfied with the closing of the properties and staff recommends approval at this time.
Commissioner Kelley asked the attorney to ensure that agreement reflects that the job fair is to
be held in the City.
Mr. Holland said anytime he speaks on something then that is his word.
There being no further persons to speak on the public hearing, the public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke for discussion.
A motion was made to amend the item to add "in the City" when referring to job fairs.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke to pass the
amendment.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the amendment passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Not Present
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
There being no discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Not Present
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
B. APPEALS:
16. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARING:
A. FIRST READING ORDINANCE(S):
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA'S
CODE OF ORDINANCE, ENTITLED "LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS",
ARTICLE XIV ENTITLED "LANDLORD PERMIT", SPECIFICALLY AMENDING
SECTION, 1313-274 TO ADD NEW SECTION (3) REQUIRING ALL APARTMENT
BUILDINGS WITH FORTY UNITS OR MORE TO BE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN
ONSITE PROPERTY MANAGER AND ARMED SECURITY SERVICES; AMENDING
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SECTION 13-278(5)(b) TO REQUIRE PERMIT APPLICANTS WITH FORTY (40) OR
MORE APARTMENT UNITS TO COMPLETE A SEPARATE FORM TO BE
CREATED BY CITY; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. Sponsored by Commissioner Kelley and Co -sponsored by Vice Mayor Davis
The above ordinance was read by Attorney Norris -Weeks.
Mayor Pigatt opened the floor for a public hearing. There being no further persons to speak, the
public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke for discussion.
Commissioner Kelley said he brought the item because he believes it is necessary to keep the
residents safe.
Commissioner Burke said he hopes if the item is passed it will be enforced.
This portion of the minutes is being transcribed in verbatim:
Mayor Pigatt: To my colleagues I would like us to really consider this um ordinance; we're
actually changing a law. And um, once I heard about it I agree with the intent of the legislation
to ensure that we're doing something to be responsive to these um shootings that's been going on
um across Opa-locka. And this is something that is very near and dear to all of our hearts and
we need to actually address it. And um the language of this legislation um as it stands right not
now will require armed security at apartment complexes all apartment complexes that have forty
or more units have an armed security personnel. There are senior living facilities that haven't
had any of these shootings and homicides that will be have to have an armed person standing
there. And there are many places and I wouldn't want us to make Opa-locka like almost like a
military area where apartment complexes are required to have armed security at the moment.
The, I've asked for a report on the actual crime statistics and also the properties that this would
be addressing and out of the forty three apartment complexes/townhouses and condos that we
have, twenty three of them are over forty. And when we look at our crime statistics for shootings
and homicides, which is the issue that we wanna tackle, only five of these properties have these
shootings and homicides. And then the total of these shootings and homicides is eleven; over the
past two years. So to put a financial constraint on property owners um to where they have to
make this as a part of their costs which will most likely raise rents because whenever we do
things on behalf of the City as legislation, it automatically goes to the actual people um which
means their gonna put those costs on the actual people residing within. So I want us to really
consider this and I would more so want to see a plan um from the Police and City Manager's
Office on how to address these shootings and whether propose I don't know if we can get them
pass legislation require them to get surveillance that is tied to our um Police Department um
something of that nature in which we're being responsive, but not at the cost in which we 're
raising the rates of the people who live there and also that the property owners. So that 's why at
the moment I'm not in support of this as it stands right here, um because I really don't want new
developments to come in and for anywhere across Opa-locka and it's a requirement. Like I know
me my personally and people be like I don't wanna live in a place where you got armed person.
It just doesn't, it just to me that's a that's a problem. So that's why I'm not in support. I would
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love it if we can um defer this to a workshop uh Commissioner Kelley um to discuss more ways
get a report from um the chief legislative aide so we can really brainstorm how we can tackle
these shootings in those areas and not um put this on our residents and property owners.
This ends the verbatim portion of the minutes.
Commissioner Bass said she believes safety comes first over costs and supports the item.
A motion was made to amend the item to reflect twenty four hour armed services.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke to pass the
amendment.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the amendment passed by a 4-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Not Present
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
There being no discussion, the motion on the ordinance passed by a 3-1 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Not Present
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt No
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, ARTICLE VIII, ENTITLED "STREET VENDORS", SECTION 13-160,
ENTITLED "LOUD NOISES AND SPEAKING DEVICES" TO PROHIBIT ICE CREAM
TRUCK VENDORS FROM OPERATING IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
BEYOND TEN O'CLOCK PM FOR THE PURPOSE OF VENDING, SELLING OR
SERVING GOODS, WARES OR MERCHANDISE; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Commissioner Kelley and Co -sponsored by Vice
Mayor Davis
The above ordinance was read by Attorney Norris -Weeks.
Mayor Pigatt opened the floor for a public hearing. There being no further persons to speak, the
floor was closed.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke for discussion.
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Commissioner Kelley said after ten o'clock is too late for the ice cream trucks to be on the road
and he believes the children will be in their homes so what is the purpose.
Commissioner Bass said she believes ten o'clock is too late and asked if it can be shut down at
9:00 p.m.
Commissioner Kelley said it is not even dark at some times of the year so he does not want to
prevent the children from enjoying the ice cream.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the ordinance passed by a 3-1 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Not Present
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass No
Mayor Pigatt Yes
B. SECOND READING ORDINANCE(S)/PUBLIC HEARING:
C. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
Acting City Manager Daughtrey thanked the commission for allowing him to serve in the City of
Opa-locka. He hopes the new manager will come in and continue the work he is leaving behind
including the audits, the infrastructure, and capital improvement projects. He hopes the new
manager will bring stability to the City so the staff can relax and do what they need to do for the
City.
City Attorney Norris -Weeks announced two closed door sessions on October 23, 2019 at 4:30
p.m. to discuss B&G Opa-Holdings V. City of Opa-locka and then at 5:00 p.m. to discuss Joseph
Barton et al. V. City of Opa-locka at 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida.
18. OFFICIAL BOARD REPORTS:
19. MAYOR/COMMISSION REPORT:
Commissioner Kelley thanked everyone who wore pink in support of breast cancer awareness
month. The food distribution program will be held next Friday and the public is welcomed to
attend, the Mock Commission Meeting will be held at the end of this month and everyone is
welcomed to attend. He thanked Mr. Daughtrey for all of his years of service and knows his
contribution was a benefit to the City.
Mayor Pigatt thanked the manager for his valuable insight and the knowledge he brought to the
City. He said the City will be traveling to Tallahassee and meeting with the JLAC Committee.
The meeting will include conversations of dissolving the City. He hopes the City will do what it
needs to do to prepare.
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Commissioner Bass thanked the manager for his service.
20. OFFICIAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
21. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the commission, it was moved by Commissioner
Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke to adjourn the meeting at 8:53 p.m.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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