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HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-July 25,2018 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes CITY OF OPA-LOCKA "The Great City" 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 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—7/25/2018 1 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. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—7/25/2018 2 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 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—7/25/2018 3 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. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—7/25/2018 4 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. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—7/25/2018 5 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. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—7/25/2018 6 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 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—7/25/2018 7 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): Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—7/25/2018 8 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. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—7/25/2018 9 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 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—7/25/2018 10 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. Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—7/25/2018 11 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. daira0 MAYOR ATTEST: 1 4 • CITY CLERK Regular Commission Meeting Minutes—7/25/2018 12