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CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES
SECOND BUDGET HEARING
September 22, 2021
5:01 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Pigatt called the meeting to order at 5:09 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2021
at Sherbondy Village, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida.
2. ROLL CALL:
The following members of the City Commission were present: Commissioner Sherelean
Bass, Commissioner Chris Davis, Commissioner John H. Taylor Jr., Vice Mayor Veronica
J. Williams and Mayor Matthew A. Pigatt. Also, in attendance were: City Manager John
E. Pate, City Attorney Norris -Weeks, Assistant City Attorney Candice Cobb and City Clerk
Joanna Flores.
3. INVOCATION:
The Invocation was delivered by Vice Mayor Williams.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
5. FIRST READING ORDINANCES/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A FINAL MILLAGE RATE PURSUANT
TO SECTION 200.065, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-
2022, COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2021 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30,
2022; SETTING FORTH PUBLIC HEARING DATES; PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
ALL PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first
reading/public hearing held on September 15, 2021). Sponsored by City
Manager
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The above ordinance was read by Assistant City Attorney Candice Cobb.
Mayor Pigatt opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item 5-a.
City Clerk Joanna Flores announced the protocol for public participation at City
Commission meetings and informed the Commission that several members of the public
registered to address the Commission, but that they registered to make their comments
during the public hearing for Agenda Item 5-b.
There being no members of the public to address the Commission, Mayor Pigatt closed the
Public Hearing for Agenda Item 5-a.
It was moved by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Davis to discuss
Agenda Item 5-a.
Mayor Pigatt asked City Manager Pate to introduce Agenda Item 5-a.
City Manager Pate asked Budget Administrator Anathan to introduce Agenda Item 5-a.
Budget Administrator Anathan announced that the tentative millage rate for the City of
Opa-locka is 9.650 mills, to fund the tentative FY 22 budget and that it is 4.72% higher
than the current year rollback rate. Mr. Anathan stated that the increase in property tax
revenue will be used primarily to further enhance public safety and broaden the services
provided by the Parks & Recreation Department. He stated that the 9.65 mills produces
$11.32 million in revenue, which he said is deemed to be an appropriate amount to fund
what is being recommended in the FY 22 budget.
Commissioner Davis stated the increase in revenue generated by the millage rate that was
proposed by the Commission, will allow the City to provide more services to Opa-locka' s
residents.
There being no discussion on Agenda Item 5-a, the ordinance passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Davis Yes
Commissioner Taylor Yes
Vice Mayor Williams Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
b) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY'S
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GENERAL, PROPRIETARY AND SPECIAL FUNDS BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022, COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2021 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR
APPROPRIATION OF ALL BUDGET EXPENDITURES; PROVIDING
FOR FEES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATION AND AMENDMENT;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading/public hearing held
on September 15, 2021). Sponsored by City Manager
The above ordinance was read by Assistant City Attorney Candice Cobb.
Mayor Pigatt opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item 5-b.
Ms. Dorothy Johnson of 13724 NW 22nd Place urged the Commission to allocate funding
in their budget for the washing of the new vehicles that were being proposed to be
purchased for the Parks & Recreation Department as well as the Police Department. She
stated that she sees Opa-locka losing residents to the Seniors programs in neighboring
cities, and while she noted a little increase in the proposed budget, she urged the
Commission to look at the issue. Ms. Johnson asked the Commission to consider
increasing the salaries of City staff who are considered boots on the ground. She also said
that she didn't see any legislation for prisoners coming back to help with the cleaning and
beautification of the City and suggested that the Commission consider these items.
Rev. Joseph Kelley of 485 Dunad Avenue expressed his hope that the things he brought up
at the Commission's First Budget Hearing could be included in the services provided by
the City, including signage on the Seniors on the Move vehicle, cost of living adjustments
for City employees in addition to funding for mental health and homelessness.
Ms. Bacardi Jackson introduced herself as a Deputy Legal Director of the Southern Poverty
Law Center based in their Miami office and explained that she and her colleagues would
be speaking about the proposal to expand Opa-locka' s Police Department budget, the
implications of Section 1 of the recently passed HB 1 and their plans to challenge it. Ms.
Jackson informed the Commission that they are building a growing coalition of cities
including Gainesville, Miramar, Wilton Manors and Lake Worth who have passed
resolutions authorizing litigation against HB1 in addition to Lauderhill which has also
reached consensus in finding the law to be problematic for home rule and the ability of
local governments to structure budgets that best meet the needs, values and priorities of
their constituents. She explained that if a municipality makes a reduction to the operating
budget of its Law Enforcement Agency, HB 1 authorizes certain elected officials to file an
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appeal with the Florida Administration Commission, which is composed of the Governor
and their cabinet. Ms. Jackson pointed out that HB 1 could be triggered by a municipality
failing to maintain any increase to a Police budget and that the Governor is working to
expand the number of people who can appeal any budget reduction, to include County
Sheriffs. She also explained that HB 1 empowers the Administration Commission to
amend or modify any item within the operating budget of a municipality's Law
Enforcement Agency and does not set forth any mechanism for judicial review. Ms.
Jackson asserted that it is unconstitutional for the Governor and his cabinet to insert
themselves between local government and their constituents. She concluded by stating that
based on all the ongoing conversations with local elected officials, she is confident that the
coalition of cities will be able to successfully challenge HB1.
Ms. Burbeth Foster introduced herself as an attorney with Community Justice Project and
shared some of the success that the coalition including more than 20 attorneys who are
challenging HB1 have had in protecting cities from overreach from the government of the
State of Florida.
Mayor Pigatt reminded the members of the public that the Public Hearing is for the City's
proposed budget and that conversation about signing on to litigation must be relegated to
the Public Comments of the Regular Commission Meeting that begins at 7:00 PM.
Jonathan Miller introduced himself as the legal director for the Public Rights Project and
explained that the proposed litigation that he and the members of the coalition against HB1
were proposing, goes to the heart of budgetary decision making by the City of Opa-locka
and other cities in Florida because the State Constitution protects local budgetary
authorities from State overreach. Mr. Miller asserted that it is unlawful, unconstitutional
and should be challenged in court.
Mr. Paul Chavez introduced himself as a Senior Supervising Attorney at the Southern
Poverty Law Center, calling in from his home in Miami Shores. Mr. Chavez informed the
Commission that the coalition against HB is recommending an affirmative litigation
strategy on behalf of the cities joining the coalition. He stated that now is the time to
challenge HB1 and urged Opa-locka to join the growing coalition.
Jannie Russell of 1210 Peri Street introduced herself as the Executive Director of Teen Up-
ward Bound and noted that the Commission was proposing an increase to the Police
Department budget, urging them to increase resources for community policing.
There being no additional members of the public to address the Commission, Mayor Pigatt
closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item 5-b.
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It was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Taylor to discuss
Agenda Item 5-b.
Mayor Pigatt thanked all those who took the time to come out to the Budget Hearing to
speak and share information, thoughts and ideas, to help the Commission make better
decisions. The Mayor then asked City Manager Pate to introduce Agenda Item 5-b.
City Manager Pate informed the Commission that the Community Redevelopment Agency
did not pass its budget at their last meeting, and after consultation with the representatives
of the State of Florida it was agreed to separate their budget from the City's budget and to
have it treated as a separate entity. The Manager informed the Commission that a 15 -day
extension on the budget can only be granted if there are additional funds to move into the
next budget year, and that it doesn't work with salaries and fringe benefits. Stating that
accountability starts with everybody, he acknowledged that the ball was dropped during
the transition at the CRA, and as a result the CRA Board Members got the proposed budget
at the last minute and he agreed that the board should not be forced to vote on short notice.
Mr. Pate assured the Commission that he is working closely with the CRA Interim Manager
Corion DeLaine and said that individual meetings with each CRA Member will be
scheduled prior to their budget workshop and the final approval of their proposed budget,
to ensure that all their needs are funded and that the CRA is placed in a successful fiscal
and fiduciary position by September 30th.
Commissioner Taylor asked City Manager Pate to clarify if the Community
Redevelopment Agency would be able to continue operating if they are unable to pass their
budget.
City Manager Pate stated that if the Community Redevelopment Agency does not approve
its budget, they will be unable to fund things like salaries which are not eligible for the 15 -
day extension.
Mayor Pigatt asked for clarification on the policy on specific line items of the budget being
ineligible for the 15 -day extension, in addition to how the budget for the Community
Redevelopment Agency is tied to the City's budget.
Budget Administrator Anathan explained that he could not comment on the 15 -day
extension for specific budget line items, because he was not part of that conversation.
Commissioner Davis pointed out that the Community Redevelopment Agency bylaws
stipulate that the CRA budget must be presented to Miami -Dade Board of County
Commissioners by October 30th.
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Mayor Pigatt asked for clarification on whether it would be possible to pass the Community
Redevelopment Agency budget by October 30th, instead of September 30th.
Commissioner Davis said that he thinks City Manager Pate was referring to the September
30th deadline because of the budgetary oversight by the State of Florida.
City Manager Pate reminded the Commission that because the City is under financial
emergency and has an agreement with the State of Florida, all budgets including the CRA's
must be submitted by September 30th. The Manager acknowledged that the September
30th deadline is contrary to the City's bylaws. He also pointed out that the City has had a
great track record over the last few years, submitting its budgets in a timely manner.
Commissioner Davis stated his support for separating the Community Redevelopment
Agency from the City's budget.
Budget Administrator Anathan informed the Commission that the department within
Miami -Dade County that oversees the Community Redevelopment Agencies has said that
there is no need for the City Commission to approve the CRA's budget, and that the
representatives of the State of Florida have no problem with the City's budget going
forward without the CRA budget in it. Mr. Anathan also recalled that he had previously
mentioned the intention to have the CRA break away and said that what occurred in the
last 24 hours just made that occur earlier. Mr. Anthan went on to review the City's FY22
budget as proposed in Agenda Item 5-a.
Mayor Pigatt expressed his concern that the proposed budget included an increase of $1.1
million including City Staff salaries, which he noted was larger than the amount that was
projected to be collected in property taxes that had grown by $476,000.
Budget Administrator Anathan assured the Commission that while employee salaries
increased in the proposed budget, he anticipates that the cost will level off for the following
year, when he expects that property tax revenue will continue to increase.
Commissioner Taylor asked if the Code Enforcement Department had a night shift.
City Manager Pate informed the Commission that additional shifts are being considered to
be added to the Code Enforcement Department as has been done before to address
significant issues, but he said that currently the Police Department patrols the City at night
and has the authority to issue code enforcement citations.
Vice Mayor Williams expressed her concerns about how salary increases were determined
and asserted that they need to be based on evaluations and work history.
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Commissioner Bass stated that she counted 12 employees who are still making less than
$30,000 because $29,996 is not $30,000.
Mayor Pigatt echoed the sentiments from Vice Mayor Williams and Commissioner Bass,
stating that the document the Commission received does not reflect that all City employees
are making over $30,000 and that multiple employees received significant raises. The
Mayor asked what the justification was for those raises and why the Commission was told
something different than what is reflected in the document provided to them.
City Manager Pate stated that any salaries that are reflecting as being under $30,000 on the
document provided to the Commission, is an ADP calculation issue and he offered
assurances that it will be addressed with the Human Resources Department. The Manager
also pointed out that salary increases can be a result of promotions, reassignments, step
changes or based on collective bargaining agreements. He agreed that the boots on the
ground should receive a salary increase but noted that when a 3% cost of living increase
was calculated, the amount was a very large dollar amount. Additionally, Mr. Pate
reminded the Commission that the majority of the City's employees are members of a
union and union negotiations are underway, making a unilateral salary increase impossible.
Vice Mayor Williams stated that she had asked for a list of those City employees whose
salaries were impacted by the financial crisis and said that most of the salary increases went
to one department, asserting that she is not OK with it.
Mayor Pigatt echoed the concern expressed by Vice Mayor Williams and he joined in
proposing to increase the salaries for those City employees who are boots on the ground,
as expressed by Ms. Dorothy Johnson during the Public Hearing. The Mayor noted that
the budget included significant salary increases for Department Directors, some of whom
had only been with the City for a limited time, and he said that there is an imbalance with
the salaries between the top and bottom people as well as between the different City
departments. He reminded his colleagues that one of the findings of the operational audit,
included making sure that all pay increases are appropriately supported.
Budget Administrator Bob Anathan reported that every City employee is getting paid at
least $14.43 per hour, which when multiplied by 2,080 hours for the year, is over $30,000.
Mr. Anathan informed the Commission that the document provided to them includes a lot
of part-time employees who work much less than 40 hours a week and will show up at less
than $30,000. He also pointed out that many of the salary increases that the Commission
was questioning were contractually obligated.
City Manager Pate assured the Commission that the recommendations of the operational
audit have been followed since he began serving as Manager but offered to pull the
personnel action forms for any City employees that they have questions on.
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Commissioner Taylor asked if union employees had a minimum wage.
City Manager Pate explained the step increase process for union employees.
Commissioner Taylor asked if there was a consequence when the salary increase was
previously given to all employees, including union employees.
City Manager Pate said that because the previous salary increase had not been negotiated
with the union, the City was unable to use it during bargaining. The Manager stated that
he did not recommend that the Commission consider a cost -of -living increase until they
know the financial implications of the agreement made with AFCSME and the Police
Union, which are both currently being negotiated with.
Mayor Pigatt recalled that one of the reasons the Commission decided to ensure that all
City employees were paid at least $30,000 was because they wanted to have them make a
living wage, and he suggested that they pass an ordinance or resolution to ensure that.
Commissioner Davis asked what the rationale was to provide salary increases for Police
Department Employees who are members of the Police Benevolent Association, while also
stating that AFSCME employees can't have a cost -of -living increase, despite the ongoing
negotiations with both unions.
Budget Administrator Bob Anathan explained that any salary increases for union
employees that the Commission sees on the document provided to them, were part of
contractual agreements that require automatic increases, and he stated that once the union
agreements have been worked out, the large contingencies in the proposed budget will be
allocated to the union employee salaries.
Mayor Pigatt said that he would love to hear his colleagues' thoughts on the budgetary
impact of HB 1, adding that there is a 25% increase in the proposed Police Department
budget which, according to the new law, would have to be maintained.
Budget Administrator Bob Anathan said that the increase in the proposed Police
Department budget is less than 25% and includes staffing and other things that were not
brought into the prior budget.
Vice Mayor Williams asked City Attorney Norris -Weeks if City staff who are members of
a union can receive a one-time bonus, without it being connected to union negotiations.
City Attorney Burnadette Norris -Weeks cautioned the Commission to allow the process of
the shade meetings for the negotiations with the unions to work, because hearing what the
Commission is saying in public meetings, gives the unions the upper hand in those
negotiations. Ms. Norris -Weeks also stated that generally speaking, City Manager Pate is
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correct that salary increases must be bargained for, and the City does not get credit for any
increases enacted that are not negotiated with the union, and they could still ask for a
percentage of salary increase on top of whatever the Commission might grant. She also
stated that she has gotten several calls from the organizations that are part of the litigation
to fight back against HB 1. Attorney Norris -Weeks explained the implications of HB 1 and
reported that she suggested that the organizations which contacted her, should call the
Mayor or Commissioners to discuss having the City of Opa-locka join the municipalities
that are signing on to be plaintiffs in the litigation.
Commissioner Davis pointed out that he was against HB 1 and signed on too many refusal
letters to the Governor's office, because he said he was concerned about home rule powers
being edged away and the power to control the City's Law Enforcement budget being
preempted. The Commissioner said that before any increases are made to the Police
Department budget, he wants to be sure that they have the foundation, because it must be
sustained. He also stated that he wants to be sure that the money allocated in the budget
reflects the needs of the community, noting that more officers on the ground may not be
necessary if community policing and preventative strategies are employed.
City Manager Pate pointed out that the Commission discussed HB 1 in July and August,
and he offered assurances that Budget Administrator Anathan has provided the revenue
analysis to demonstrate that the budget is sustainable. The Manager expressed his feeling
that it would not be a great position for the City to make any significant changes to the
budget after the Budget Workshops and First Budget Hearing, because of the implications.
Budget Administrator Bob Anathan stated that he thinks the City's staffing level has been
stabilized, and assuring the Commission that he understands HB 1, he asserted that even if
the decision is made to cut back on some portions of the proposed budget, because of the
year-to-year contractual increases, the chances of pulling back from the current levels are
probably remote.
Vice Mayor Williams recognized both the implications if the Commission doesn't pass the
budget as well as the implications of HB 1. The Vice Mayor said that while the Commission
has had multiple budget meetings, everything the Commission is saying has always been
among the concerns they have had, and no additional options were presented. She
expressed that she felt like it was meant to be passed whether the Commission liked it or
not. The Vice Mayor pointed out that because HB 1 requires that any increases to the Police
Department budget be sustained, if the Commission doesn't get the funding they need in
the future, the funding may potentially have to come from the Parks & Recreation
Department programs like the Senior program because the money must come from
somewhere.
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Mayor Pigatt said that he thinks Vice Mayor Williams hit it right on the head in terms of
the major concerns that the Commission has. The Mayor also pointed out that the
Commission had to decide to vote or recess until another day, because it was after 7 PM
and they had a Regular Commission Meeting scheduled. He asked City Manager Pate to
speak on the item before the Commission makes their decision.
City Manager Pate asked Budget Administrator Anathan if he had anything else to say on
Agenda Item 5-b.
Budget Administrator Bob Anathan said he would take the wrap for not giving the
Commission budget options, but he noted that throughout the discussions that he has
participated in, he never heard any consensus on giving the Commission something else.
City Manager Pate informed the Commission that after each of the budget workshops, there
have been several meetings with City staff to look at other options. The Manager said that
if the Commission would have directed City staff to find another option, they would have
attempted to. He offered assurances that there was no intent to try and shove the budget
through and said it was the same that happened yesterday during the CRA meeting, with
the exception that there were several meetings to discuss the City's budget. Mr. Pate
recommended that the Commission pass the budget and make any significant changes
through a budget amendment in October.
Mayor Pigatt suggested that the Commission can recess, vote on the budget or they could
direct City Manager Pate to put the staff increases into reserve until after they pass the
budget, to give them more time to discuss what happens with those funds during the budget
amendment.
Commissioner Davis recalled that during the first Budget Workshop, he asked if the
Commission could increase or decrease line items in the budget upon the second reading,
and he stated that he has a problem with having the Commission' s back against the wall to
approve the budget, when they were told that changes could be made to line items, but that
has not happened.
City Manager Pate stated that he would not want to see the City engage in unfair labor
practices, pointing out that the proposal to put budget funding in reserve may impact Police
Officers being able to get their wages. The Manager pointed out that the changes to the
Police Department budget are for community -oriented policing, noting that it does not exist
in the City of Opa-locks. He asserted that Police Chief Barreira has done an excellent job.
The Manager also reminded the Commission that his job is to develop the budget and that
one of the Commission's key roles according to the City Charter, is to approve the budget.
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Mayor Pigatt stated that as representatives of the people, the Commission has ideas and
looks to City Staff to let them know how to make them happen, ensuring that all contracts
and laws are followed.
Financial Consultant Gerri Lazarre responded to Commissioner Davis' concern about
making changes to line items in the proposed budget, and she said that changes can be
made today but certain line items would be easier to change than others that have broader
implications. Ms. Lazarre also reviewed the laws and rules associated with recessing the
Second Budget Hearing. She added that if the CRA's budget is passed at the next meeting,
the Commission can include it in the proposed City budget.
Mayor Pigatt asked about his idea to make a motion, directing City Manager Pate to amend
the budget to remove all staff increases that are not tied to contractual increases.
Financial Consultant Gerri Lazarre informed the Commission that they could amend the
proposed budget to have time to work on it.
City Manager Pate stated that there would be legal implications to amending the proposed
budget.
Mayor Pigatt asked what the legal implications were of amending the budget to remove all
staff increases.
City Manager Pate informed the Commission that stopping the compensation for Police
Department Officers who are tied to step increases, gets into a dicey environment and he
suggested that they consult with City Attorney Norris -Weeks.
City Attorney Burnadette Norris -Weeks said that she was not completely familiar with
what City Manager Pate was talking about, but she did say that because the Commission
does approve the budget, they have the legal authority to follow the guidance offered by
Financial Consultant Gerri Lazarre to continue the Second Budget Hearing on a date certain
they announce.
Mayor Pigatt asked his colleagues if they would want to vote on the budget now, recess
until a date certain or make a motion to amend the budget to put any increases in Police
and City Staff into a reserve that can later be decided on at the budget amendment.
Commissioner Davis stated that he would be in favor of a recess, to provide the
Commission an opportunity to engage with all the concerns on the City's budget and
because it could be sent up as one document with the CRA budget.
Commissioner Bass and Commissioner Taylor also indicated that they were in favor of a
recess.
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Commissioner Taylor asked if the CRA meeting would have to be held before the City's
budget is approved.
Financial Consultant Gerri Lazarre explained that the Commission could include the CRA
budget in the City's budget if the CRA is able to get their budget together. Ms. Lazarre
informed the Commission that she spoke with Community Redevelopment Agency Interim
Manager Corion DeLaine and City Manager Pate about the process to separate the CRA
from the City, and she said that she doesn't know if the City is at that stage because some
steps need to happen that won't happen October 1st. She stated that just because the
budgets are separated, it doesn't mean that the CRA is ready to function as a separate entity
and she said she thinks it's probably best to have it included with the City's budget.
Mayor Pigatt noted that the Community Redevelopment Agency is looking to have a
meeting on Wednesday at 5:30 PM and asked his colleagues if they want to continue the
Second Budget Hearing at 7 PM, or the day after, noting that Thursday is probably the last
day they could do it.
Vice Mayor Williams asked if an hour and a half was needed just to approve the
Community Redevelopment Agency budget since it is not a full agenda, and she suggested
that the CRA meeting be scheduled for 30 minutes to then come back with the Commission
Meeting.
Mayor Pigatt stated that there may be some significant changes to the Community
Redevelopment Agency budget, and he thinks 30 minutes for the CRA meeting may be a
little too restrictive.
Commissioner Taylor asked if the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting could be
moved to 5 PM and the Commission meeting to 6 PM.
Mayor Pigatt said he always advocated for meetings at 5:30 PM to give the members of
the Commission time to get to the meeting from work.
City Manager Pate pointed out that the Community Redevelopment Agency will have a
workshop and a meeting back-to-back, and he suggested that 1 hour for both will not work,
recommending at least 2 hours.
Mayor Pigatt asked Community Redevelopment Agency Interim Manager DeLaine if he
had any other comments.
Community Redevelopment Agency Interim Manager Corion DeLaine informed the
Commission that an hour should be fine for the CRA's Budget Workshop to be held from
5:30 to 6:30 PM, with an additional 30 minutes being sufficient to approve the budget. Mr.
DeLaine also said that he should be able to clarify all the concerns of the CRA board
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members by meeting with them individually, and he committed to ratifying all their
requests on Tuesday, so that the Commission can continue their Second Budget Hearing at
7 PM on Wednesday.
It was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Taylor to recess the
Budget Hearing for reasons beyond the Commission's control, until Wednesday,
September 29th at 7 PM at Sherbondy Village Auditorium.
There being no further discussion, the motion to recess the final budget hearing to
September 29, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. passed by a 5-0 vote.
Vice Mayor Williams Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Commissioner Davis Yes
Commissioner Taylor Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
6. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Pigatt recessed the Second Budget Hearing at 7:37 PM.
Matthew A. gatt
Mayor
Attest:
J ' nna Flores, CMC
CI Clerk
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