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CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY,July 25, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Sherbondv Village Auditorium
215 Perviz Avenue
Opa-locka, FL 33054
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Myra L. Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at
the Sherbondy Village Auditorium, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida.
2. ROLL CALL:
The following members of the City Commission were present: Mayor Myra L. Taylor, Vice
Mayor Joseph L. Kelley, Commissioner Timothy Holmes, Commissioner John Riley, and
Commissioner Matthew Pigatt. Also in attendance were: Acting City Manager Newall
Daughtrey, City Attorney Vincent T. Brown, and City Clerk Joanna 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. AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA AND PULL LIST (deferrals and deletions):
The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda to be discussed separately under
Action Items: pulled 13-2, 13-3, and 13-10 (Vice Mayor Kelley); pulled 13-5, 13-7, and 13-9
(Commissioner Riley); pulled 13-11 (Commissioner Pigatt).
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley to approve the agenda,
consent agenda and pull list.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
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Mayor Taylor Yes
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—March 28, 2018
It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley to approve the minutes
from the Regular Commission Meeting of March 28, 2018.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
9. DISTRICT ONE/DISTRICT TWO - COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT:
Larry Gardner, Commissioner Barbara Jordan's Office, District I, said that he does not have
anything to report at this time, but will take any issues or concerns back to Commissioner Jordan.
Commissioner Holmes asked Mr. Gardner to give him a call tomorrow afternoon.
10. PUBLIC PRESENTATION:
11. CITIZENS' INPUT:
Alvin Burke, 1240 Jann Avenue, Opa-locka, FL, said that he is tired of people taking the
taxpayer dollars. Mr. William Green is suing the City when the City does not owe him any
money. He asked what steps the City is taking to recoup the money that was taken illegally.
Shalonda Rivers, 13822 NW 22nd Avenue, #116, Opa-locka, FL, said that the situation at the 22nd
Avenue Apartments has not changed and is getting worse. Management needs to do something
and if they do not, then the City needs to enforce the ordinances and laws to make them come
into compliance.
Nathaniel Wilcox, 3111 NW 135th Street, Opa-locka, FL, asked what the process is for asking
questions during citizens' forum and receiving answers from the commission.
Mayor Taylor informed him that the manager will answer those questions when he gives his
report.
Mr. Wilcox said that he is having the same issues as Ms. Rivers over in his area. The living
conditions are terrible and something needs to be done.
Dorothy Johnson, 13724 NW 22nd Place, Opa-locka, FL, said that Ms. Rivers has been coming to
the meetings for a very long time and someone should look into her situation. She said that she is
glad the City is looking into hiring a grant writer because it needs to go out and seek funding to
help the City.
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12. ACTION ITEMS:
1 (13-2). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SETTLE, SATISFY
AND EXECUTE LIEN RELEASES IN MITIGATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT
LIENS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3160 NW 135TH STREET, OPA-LOCKA,
FLORIDA IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,267.16; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Riley for discussion.
Vice Mayor Kelley said that items 13-2 and 13-3 equally apply with his statement. He is not for
giving breaks especially when people come in and buy the property knowing they have liens and
issues on the property. The City cannot afford to mitigate on liens that are owed at this time. The
owners should have done the research to ensure there were no issues on the properties before
they purchased them.
Commissioner Riley said that he understands where the vice mayor is coming from, but said that
this is for Code Enforcement compliance according to the ordinance and is not revenue
generating. With time and the owners not living on the property, the amount balloons from
something as simple as a one hundred dollar ($100.00) citation, to one hundred times the amount
by the time owner is located about what is going on.
Commissioner Pigatt said that while he understands what the vice mayor is saying about the City
upholding its laws by holding property owners accountable for the unsightly and unsanitary
conditions of their properties; he also understands Commissioner Riley saying that the amounts
should not have gotten to where they are and hold the property owners accountable. He asked the
manager where the reduction came from that is used to negotiate these amounts.
Acting City Manager Daughtrey said that he receives the requests from the applicants and
forwards them to the commission; that is all that he can do. It is the commission who decides to
approve or deny the requests. The commission can choose to change the amounts if they deem
necessary, but the manager cannot. He understands what Commissioner Riley is saying by the
ordinance. The customer in some instances should have come into compliance at once and
accruals would have been avoided, but the City is at fault because it did not follow up and that is
how the amounts add up to where they are.
Commissioner Pigatt said that the City needs to ensure that the property owners take care of their
properties.
Mayor Taylor said it is unfair if the owners do not comply, that the City bears some
responsibility and not place all of the debt on the owners as a result of the practices in place.
Vice Mayor Kelley said that anywhere else that you would purchase property, you would know
how much you have to pay upfront. Only in the City are you allow to purchase property that you
are aware has issues and then litigate to avoid paying these amounts and it is not right, he asked
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the attorney to research the process of litigating liens and how the City reached the twenty five
percent (25%) number.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 3-2 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley No
Commissioner Pigatt No
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
2 (13-3). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SETTLE, SATISFY
AND EXECUTE LIEN RELEASES IN MITIGATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT
LIENS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3180 NW 135TH STREET, OPA-LOCKA,
FLORIDA IN THE AMOUNT OF 840.00; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Commissioner Holmes to pass the
resolution.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 3-2 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley No
Commissioner Pigatt No
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
3 (13-5). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
ENTER INTO A FIVE (5) YEAR COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER, IN A FORM THAT IS ACCEPTABLE
TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, COMMENCING AUGUST 1, 2018 THROUGH JULY 31,
2023; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Pigatt for discussion.
Commissioner Riley asked the manager why this agreement was for five (5) years.
Acting City Manager Daughtrey said that the agreement is five (5) years because the MOU that
the City has already done saying that the City has to repay the county within five years.
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Commissioner Pigatt thanked the county and the water department for finally handling this issue.
He supports the item.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 4-1 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley No
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
4 (13-7). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY ATTORNEY'S RETAINER
AGREEMENT AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RETAINER
AGREEMENT AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CHIEF INSPECTOR GENERAL IN HIS
JUNE 20, 2018 REPORT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Vice Mayor Kelley
The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Pigatt for discussion.
Commissioner Riley said that he pulled the item to ask the vice mayor to include the
memorandum the commission received November 2017 and Florida Statute 215.425.
Commissioner Pigatt made a motion for the vice mayor to act as the chief negotiator for
amending the attorney's agreements.
City Attorney Brown said that the motion can be a friendly amendment if the vice mayor accepts
and does not need to be voted on. He suggested that input from the commission be forwarded to
the city clerk and then given to the vice mayor to compile.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 4-1 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes No
Mayor Taylor Yes
5 (13-9). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE BROWN LAW GROUP, LLC, TO
REPRESENT THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA IN WILLIAM J. GREEN, JR. VS CITY OF
OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA ET AL, CASE NUMBER 2018-13143 SP-05; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsored by City Attorney
The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown.
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It was moved by Commissioner Pigatt, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley for discussion.
Commissioner Riley said that it would cost more than the sixteen hundred dollars Mr. Green is
requesting to ligate this matter and the City should pay it to avoid extra monies going out.
Mayor Taylor asked the manager if Mr. Green is owed any money.
Acting City Manager Daughtrey said that to his knowledge the City does not owe Mr. Green any
money and he did not hold his last check.
Commissioner Holmes said that he does not support the item.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution failed by a 3-2 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley No
Commissioner Holmes No
Mayor Taylor No
6 (13-10). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURSUE THE HIRING
OF A GRANT WRITER; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Commissioner Holmes
The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Riley for discussion.
Commissioner Holmes says he put the item on the agenda so that a grant writer can be hired to
go and seek funding for the City.
Vice Mayor Kelley said that he thinks that now is not the time to hire a grant writer because the
funds are not there. The department director's should go online and search for grant
opportunities for their respective departments.
Commissioner Pigatt said that there are no backup documents to support this item and its
budgetary impact. He asked for the recommendation from the manager regarding the item.
Acting City Manager Daughtrey said he told the department directors to go online and seek out
grants and apply for them. If the commission wants to hire a new person, the money can be
placed in the new budget to hire a grant writer or a consulting firm.
Commissioner Riley said that he understands where his colleagues are coming from, but the
resolution simply states to "pursue" the hiring of a grant writer.
Vice Mayor Kelley said that Commissioner Riley is right, but even if the manager is being
directed to "pursue," there are still no funds to pay for the hiring of a grant writer at this time.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 3-2 vote.
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Vice Mayor Kelley No
Commissioner Pigatt No
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
7 (13-11). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURSUE THE RE-
OPENING OF THE DRIVERS LICENSE OFFICE THAT CLOSED IN MAY 2018;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Commissioner Holmes
The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Riley.
The motion died for the lack of a second.
13. CONSENT AGENDA:
1(13-1). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, SETTING THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE OF 10.00 OF AD
VALOREM TAXES FOR THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AS REQUIRED BY
LAW, FOR THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019; ESTABLISHING THE
DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR THE FIRST AND FINAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO
CONSIDER THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE AND TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY
2018-2019; AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FORWARD A COPY OF
THIS REWOSLUTION TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; Sponsored by City Manager
2 (13-4). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL WASTE
COLLECTION SERVICES, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; Sponsored by City Manager
3 (13-6). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM DMS DISASTER
CONSULTANTS FOR DISASTER RESPONSE, RECOVERY, GRANT MANAGEMENT
AND ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES PURSUANT TO RFP NO. 18-0706300;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE
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CITY ATTORNEY; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; Sponsored by City Manager
4 (13-8). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE BROWN LAW GROUP, LLC, TO
REPRESENT THE CITY OF OP-A-LOCKA IN JOHN B. RILEY VS CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, ET AL, CASE NUMBER 2018-017806; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
Sponsored by City Attorney
5 (13-12). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, CAALING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN AND
FOR THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018 TO FILL THE
UNEXPIRED TWO (2) YEAR CITY COMMISSION TERM OF COMMISSIONER
MATTHEW A. PIGATT; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE OF THE GENERAL AND SPECIAL
ELECTIONS IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION AS SET FORTH INI
SECTION 8.5-3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,
FLORIDA; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A CERTIFIED
COPY OF THE HEREIN RESOLUTION TO BE DELIVERED TO THE SUPERVISOR
OF ELECTIONS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
Sponsored by City Clerk
The above resolutions were read by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Riley to pass the resolutions.
The motion on the resolutions passed by a 5-0 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
14. NEW ITEMS:
15. PLANNING & ZONING:
A. HEARINGS:
B. APPEALS:
16. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARING:
A. FIRST READING ORDINANCE(S):
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1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11 — GARBAGE AND TRASH, ARTICLE
III — PRIVATE NONRESIDENTIAL COLLECTION, SECTION 11-65 — FRANCHISE
REQUIRED; RELATIVE RIGHTS OF FRANCHISEE AND CITY OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, TO ALLOW THE CITY
OF OPA-LOCKA TO ISSUE MULTIPLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by City Manager
The above ordinance was read by Attorney Brown.
Mayor Taylor opened the floor for a public hearing. There being no persons to speak on the
public hearing, the public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Pigatt to pass the ordinance.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the ordinance passed by a 4-1 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes No
Mayor Taylor Yes
B. SECOND READING ORDINANCE(S)/PUBLIC HEARING:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 17-13 BY AMENDING THE ANNUAL
ADOPTED GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING
OCTOBER 1, 2017 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, ADJUSTING REVENUES
AND EXPENDITURES AS REFLECTED IN EXHIBIT "A"; 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
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first
reading/public hearing held on July 11, 2018). Sponsored by City Manager
The above ordinance was read by Attorney Brown.
Mayor Taylor opened the floor for a public hearing.
Dorothy Johnson, 13724 NW 22nd Place, Opa-locka, FL, said that she is concerned that a part of
the budget for the CRA Director's salary is included in the five hundred thirty five thousand
dollars ($535,000.00) that was allocated and she does not recall when it was approved by the
board.
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Acting City Manager Daughtrey said that ninety percent of the salary for the CRA comes out of
the Community Development Department's budget and ten percent (10%) comes out of the
CRA.
There being no persons to speak on the public hearing, the public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Pigatt for discussion.
Commissioner Riley said that he is concerned and the City needs to come up with a plan to
address the issues of funds that are being held by the county and the state and preventing the City
from having access to these funds to operate. The audits need to be completed as soon as
possible.
Mayor Taylor said that workshops were held to address concerns and they should have been
resolved.
Vice Mayor Kelly asked that a time certain needs to be set if this is not going to be approved
today to avoid costly advertising fees.
Commissioner Riley said that he is not saying that the amendment should not be approved;
however, the issues are still there.
Commissioner Pigatt asked the manager if the budget has been reviewed and developed in
conjunction with the financial oversight board.
Acting City Manager Daughtrey said, "Yes."
Commissioner Pigatt said that the Commission needs to move forward with the amendments.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the ordinance passed by a 4-0 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Out of Room
Mayor Taylor Yes
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 17-14 BY AMENDING THE ANNUAL
ADOPTED PROPRIETARY AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2017 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,
2018, ADJUSTING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES AS REFLECTED IN EXHIBIT
"A"; 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 INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading/public hearing held on July 11, 2018).
Sponsored by City Manager
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The above ordinance was read by Attorney Brown.
Mayor Taylor opened the floor for a public hearing.
Dorothy Johnson, 13724 NW 22nd Place, Opa-locka, FL, said that she knows the manager has
been put in an awkward position; however, she needs a response form the manager regarding
2015-2016 audit.
There being no further persons to speak on the public hearing, the public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Pigatt for discussion.
Commissioner Riley said that he still wants an answer on the status of the 2015-2016 audit.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the ordinance passed by a 4-0 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Out of Room
Mayor Taylor Yes
C. RESOLUTIONS:
17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
Acting City Manager Daughtrey announced that the first budget hearing will be September 12,
2018 and the last one will be on September 26, 2018. The August workshops will be necessary
so that the citizens will understand where the City is and where it is going. The city clerk will
poll the commission for the time.
18. OFFICIAL BOARD REPORTS:
19. MAYOR/COMMISSION REPORT:
Vice Mayor Kelley announced a community book bag giveaway on August 15, 2018 at 11:00
a.m. at Segal Park.
Commissioner Riley requested that the commission convene itself a board of inquiry to address
the ongoing issues at the 22nd Avenue Apartments because something needs to be done. They
should meet on the property and give the residents an opportunity to speak.
City Attorney Brown said that he does not believe that the Commission should commandeer the
property to have a meeting and it should be done at the Helen L. Miller Center pending a notice
is posted.
Vice Mayor Kelley told the commission if they do it for one, they will have to do it for all and
they should be prepared for all apartment complexes to come forth with complaints and issues.
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Commissioner Holmes said that he has sponsored several resolutions over the past few months
and he does not see any movement on them. The staff does not need to just sit around and collect
a check, they need to be held accountable for what is and is not going on in the City. He thanked
the citizens for voting him into office for twenty four years and proclaimed that he made history
by being in office for all these years. He said this might be the last time with the term limits that
have been put in place.
Vice Mayor Kelley asked the manager for the status on the pool and the maintenance.
Acting City Manager Daughtrey called Parks and Recreation Director Charles Brown to the
podium.
Parks and Recreation Director Brown said that the issue has been resolved with the algae that
was turning black at the bottom. The company came and put the proper chemicals together and
the situation had turned itself around by the end of the day.
Vice Mayor Kelley said that everyone needs to do their job and make sure they are observant so
these types of things don't happen.
Mayor Taylor asked the manager for an update on the five year recovery plan.
Acting City Manager Daughtrey said that he is in the process of completing and then submitting
the plan to the commission and the state for approval.
Mayor Taylor asked for a status report on the traffic at Glorietta Apartments Port Said Road exit.
She said that Alexandria Drive is taking the bulk of the traffic when it should be one way in and
one way out. She then asked for the status on the historic city hall and the signs that Public
Works was to be placing in the areas mentioned at the previous meeting.
20. OFFICIAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
21. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the commission, it was moved by Commissioner
Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Riley to adjourn the meeting .t 9:20 p.m.
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