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HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-July 17, 2017 Special Commission Meeting CITY OF OPA-LOCKA "The Great City" CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING Monday,July 17,2017 6:00 P.M. Sherbond Villa a Auditorium 215 Perviz Avenue Opa-locka, FL 33054 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Myra L. Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday,at Sherbondy Village, 215 President Barack Obama y, July 17, 2017 in the(Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, 2. ROLL CALL: The following members of the City Commission were present: Mayor Mayor Joseph L. Kelley, Commissioner Timothy Holmes, Commissioner Commissioner Matthew A. Pigatt. Also in attendance y Myra L. Taylor, Vice City Attorney Vincent T. Brown, and City Clerk Joanna Fl Interim City Manager Mayor Ed�Brow n were: Flores. 3. INVOCATION: The invocation was delivered by Mayor Myra L. Taylor. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. 5. PUBLIC INPUT: Agenda Items Only Eric Redmon, Villa Francine, said that it has been the common practice of the the contract and now he sees that the city attorney is doing it. H e city commission to this is wise. g He does not think that Hector Castellanos, Lejeune Commerce Center, said that the oversight would rather new people who had not previously been involved with Opa-locka, commission is accepting applicants who had been previously g board said that they the current manager nd attorney ously job. involved with the City. He believes orney are doing a good 'ob pa locka, but the Marcos Gutierrez, 13090 NW 43rd Avenue, said that he agrees with Mr. Castellanos. 6. RESOLUTIONS: a. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CI TY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, HIRING AN INTERIM CITY MANAGER FROM Commission Meeting Minutes—7/17/2017 ROM THE THREE (3) 1 CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS, THAT WILL BECOME THE CITY MANAGER UPON PASSING A LEVEL TWO BACKGROUND CHECK; ESTABLISHING A TERM OF APPOINTMENT AND SETTING COMPENSATIO ; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR N EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Vice Mayor Kelley AN The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown. It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Riley for discussion. Mayor Taylor told the attorney that he did not name the three (3) names. City Attorney Brown said that the three (3) applicants were John Bauer, Ed Brown,rown, and Newell Commissioner Pigatt nominated John Bauer and mentioned that he has more qualifications t the other two (2). He made a motion to hire John Bauer as city manager. than It was seconded by Commissioner Holmes. There being no further discussion, the motion failed by a 3-2 vote. Vice Mayor Kelley No Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Riley No Commissioner Holmes Yes Mayor Taylor No Vice Mayor Kelley made a motion to nominate Newell Daughtrey, it was seconded Commissioner Pigatt for discussion. by Commissioner Pigatt said that he is concerned that the state oversight board has said that they would like for the City to bring in someone outside of the City; it is the logical thing to do. The FBI is still investigating and the media is watching, yet the commission went through the roc ess to bring it down to the two (2) candidates he heard were going to be chosen. He cannot believ p the City insists on going through with this process with everyone watching and speakin on e outcome and it is not right. g the Vice Mayor Kelley said that the position was advertised nationally and fourteen candidates applied. He wants to hire someone in a permanent basis who will come in and deal with all of th issues. He nominated Mr. Bauer the last time and could not even get a second. He has e moved on from that. He is ready to choose from the list in front of them. since Commissioner Holmes said that if he supports a candidate he is doing it for the betterment erment of the Commissioner Pigatt asked the vice mayor why he chose to vote no on Mr. Bauer. Vice Mayor Kelley said that he has moved on at this time. Special Commission Meeting Minutes—7/17/2017 2 Commissioner Pigatt said that it has been said that he puts things out there; he said he always say something when things are wrong. will There being no further discussion, the motion failed by a 3-2 vote. Commissioner Riley No Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Mayor Taylor No Commissioner Riley made a motion to nominate Ed Brown, it was seconded by Mayor Taylor discussion. for y y Commissioner Pigatt said that he will work with anyone, but is very concerned by how this is pp being handled. From talks in the street everyone has said that this was going to ha en and i happening. This situation is preordained. Everyone sees it and the vote will tell it. it is Commissioner Holmes said that if Commissioner Pigatt thinks that everyone is saying what decision will be made tonight, then he is included because he sits on the dais as well. The commissioner should be mindful of what he says. There being no further discussion, the motion on the passed by a 3-2 vote. Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt No Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Holmes No Mayor Taylor Yes Mayor Taylor announced Ed Brown as the interim city manager pending a level two b �r check. ack�, ound There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 4-0 vote. Commissioner Holmes No Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt No Commissioner Riley Yes Mayor Taylor Yes Mayor Taylor thanked the other candidates for applying and congratulated Ed Brown on e the position of city manager. g tong b. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPOINTING A CITY MANAGER; PROVIDIN O OR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE D FOR Sponsored by Vice Mayor Kelley ATE. This resolution was withdrawn by Vice Mayor Kelley. Special Commission Meeting Minutes—7/17/2017 3 Vice Mayor Kelley made a motion to reconsider item 6 a., i Riley. it was seconded by Commissioner There being no discussion, the motion on the reconsideration passed by 3- Y a 3-2 vote. Commissioner Holmes No Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt No Commissioner Riley Yes Mayor Taylor Yes Commissioner Pigatt made a motion to nominate John Bauer for reconsideration.motion died for a lack of a second. anon. Vice Mayor Kelley made a motion to insert Ed Brown's name and a salar the body of the resolution. y of$112,500.00 into It was seconded by Commissioner Riley to pass the resolution. There being no discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 3-2 vote. Commissioner Holmes No Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt No Commissioner Riley Yes Mayor Taylor Yes c. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO THE TERMS OF THE INCOMING CITY MANAGER'S TY OF OPA- FINAL VERSION FOR APPROVAL TO THE CONTRACT AND IPRESENT INCORPORATION OF COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR Sponsored by Vice Mayor Kelley PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown. It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley. The Motion died for a lack of a second. d. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE FLORIDA, DELETING YVETTE HARRELL AS SIGNATORY HE CITY OF OPA- (INTERIM CITY MANAGER) AND CHARMAINE PARHME AND ADDING DIRECTOR) AS SIGNATORIES FOR ALL CITY FINAN AL INSTITUTION (FINANCE I ACCOUNTS, PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF REC AL FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Vice Mayor Kelley ITALS; PROVIDING The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown. Special Commission Meeting Minutes—7/17/2017 4 It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley Mayor Kelley is asked who the signatory is in the absence y for discussion. of the city manager. City Clerk Flores said that in section two of the resolution it reads that i n the absence of the city manager, the city clerk can sign. There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution asked _ p by a 3 2 vote. Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Commissioner Pigatt No Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Holmes No Mayor Taylor Yes e. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE LOCKA, FLORIDA, DELETING YVETTE HARRELL AS SIGNATORY OF ONG (INTERIM CITY MANAGER) AND CHARMAINE PARCHMENT AND ADDING DIRECTOR) AS SIGNATORIES FOR ALL CITY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (FINANCE ACCOUNTS, PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;INSTITUTION FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Commissioner Riley ITALS; PROVIDING This resolution was withdrawn by Commissioner Riley. 7. FIRST READING ORDINANCE/PUBLIC HEARING: a) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OPA-LOCKA CODE NF CES, CHAPTER 2 — ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 1 — E OF ORDINANCES, SECTION 3—NATIONAL CRIMINAL HISTORY SCREENING FOR CITY MANA PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATIO IN GENERAL; ESTABLISHING INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AD pT OR N OF ARTICLE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING PROVIDING FOR SCRIVER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;CODIFICATION; FOR LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING FOR EVERAB PROVIDING PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City SEVERABILITY; y ty Commission AND The above ordinance was read by Attorney Brown. Mayor Taylor opened the floor for a public hearing, there bein g no persons to speak on the public hearing and the floor was closed. It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley Mayor Kelley asked the attorney when the ordinance y for discussion. ance comes into effect. City Attorney Brown said immediately. Mayor Taylor asked the city manager whose budget the background check will come from. Special Commission Meeting Minutes—7/17/2017 5 City Manager Harrell said it will be either from the clerk or the manager's budget. Mayor Taylor asked if the commission wanted to add the clerk and the attorney to the ordinance in case it comes up in the future. The majority of the commission said, "No." Commissioner Pigatt asked the commission why the item says sponsored by the commission and he has never seen it before. City Attorney Brown said that the commission had voted to do a level two background check at the previous meeting and that is why it made sense to have the commission sponsor this item as well. There being no further discussion, the motion on the ordinance passed by a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Riley Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Commissioner Pigatt Yes Vice Mayor Kelley Yes Mayor Taylor Yes 8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Holmes to adjourn he meeting at 7:02 p.m. ATTEST: MAYO' n CITY CLERK Special Commission Meeting Minutes—7/17/2017 6