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CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES
VIRTUAL SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, August 27, 2020
5:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Matthew Pigatt called the virtual Special Commission Meeting to order at 5:30
p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2020.
Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, issued by the office of the Governor Ron
DeSantis on March 20, 2020, municipalities may conduct meetings of their governing
boards without having a quorum of its members present physically or at any specific
location, and utilizing communications media technology such as telephonic or video
conferencing, as provided by Section 120.54(5)(b)2, Florida Statutes.
An opportunity was given to the public to email the City Clerk prior to the Commission
Meeting with any questions/comments/concerns on items we will hear on this evening's
Regular Commission Meeting agenda. This meeting is being streamed live at
https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofOpalocka.
Since this is a virtual meeting as authorized by the Governor of the state of Florida, again,
members of the public wishing to address the commission have been offered the
opportunity to do so. Public comments will be included as part of the public record for
this virtual meeting and will be considered by the City commission prior to any action
taken.
2. ROLL CALL:
The members of the City Commission appearing remotely were: Mayor Matthew Pigatt,
Commissioner Sherelean Bass, Commissioner Alvin Burke, Vice Mayor Chris Davis, and
Commissioner Joseph L. Kelley. Also in attendance were: City Manager John E. Pate,
City Attorney Burnadette Norris -Weeks, and City Clerk Joanna Flores
3. INVOCATION:
The invocation was delivered by Commissioner Sherelean Bass.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by Vice Mayor Chris Davis.
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5. PUBLIC INPUT:
There were no public comments.
6. RESOLUTIONS:
a) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
A RENEWAL INSURANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES, INC. (ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FLORIDA MUNICIPAL
INSURANCE TRUST) FOR PROPERTY, LIABILITY AND WORKERS
COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021, ACCEPTING
AND IMPLEMENTING THE REQUIRED CONDITIONS AT A COST OF
$2,495,253.00 (TWO MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND,
TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE DOLLARS). PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by City Manager
The above resolution was read by City Attorney Norris -Weeks.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Davis, seconded by Commissioner Bass for discussion.
City Manager Pate yielded to Risk Manager Angelina Cuevas to briefly explain the
resolution.
Risk Manager Cuevas explained the reason for the increase in premiums was due to a rise
in workers compensation claims.
Commissioner Kelley asked City Manager Pate what the City was doing about the
continued workers compensation claims.
City Manager Pate explained it was due to medical reasons, mainly. He also stated safety
protocols have been implemented to help reduce work related injuries.
Commissioner Burke asked City Manager Pate about inoperable police vehicles that were
on the insurance policy.
City Manager Pate stated the police department has been updating their information, but
the Commission has to pass a resolution to dispose of the property to be able to remove
them from the insurance.
Commissioner Burke stressed the inventory of all inoperable vehicles is a priority.
Mayor Pigatt requested City Manager Pate for insurance company options for the
Commission to compare and make a decision.
City Manager Pate stated he will have it ready within two months.
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There being no further discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
b) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
RENEWAL INSURANCE CONTRACTS WITH AVMED, INC. AND METLIFE
FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION INSURANCE FOR CITY
EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
The above resolution was read by City Attorney Norris -Weeks.
It was moved by Commissioner Burke, seconded by Commissioner Bass.
City Manager Pate requested Human Resources Director, Kierra Ward, to present the
item.
HR Director Ms. Ward stated her recommendations renewing the policies with the
companies as they were able to negotiate a decrease with the same coverage.
Commissioner Kelley inquired if there any changes in deductibles or if it was the same
and if there were any other changes.
Ms. Ward stated it will be the same and the only thing missing is the in -person wellness
check due to the introduction of the virtual wellness program.
There being no further discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
7. ADJOURMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by
Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to adjourn the special meeting at
5:48 p.m.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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