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CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING
Wednesday,August 21,2018
11:30 A.M.
Opa-locka Municipal Complex
780 Fisherman Street, 3rd Floor
Opa-locka, FL 33054
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August
21, 2018 at the Opa-locka Municipal Complex, 780 Fisherman Street, 3rd Floor, Opa-locka,
Florida.
2. ROLL CALL:
The following members of the City Commission were present: Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley,
Commissioner Timothy Holmes, and Commissioner John B. Riley. Also in attendance were:
Acting City Manager Newall Daughtrey, Assistant City Attorney Michele Samaroo, and City
Clerk Joanna Flores. Mayor Myra L. Taylor arrived at 11:44 a.m., Commissioner Matthew Pigatt
arrived at 11:43 a.m., and City Attorney Vincent T. Brown arrived at 12:14 p.m.
3. INVOCATION:
The invocation was delivered by Vice Mayor Joseph L. Kelley.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
5. PUBLIC INPUT:
Agenda Items Only
Dorothy Johnson, 13724 NW 24th Place, Opa-locka, FL, said she notice on the first resolution
that there is not a line item where this is coming from. For the second item she asked when the
RFP was put out and how many bids were received by the City.
6. RESOLUTION:
a) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, FLORIDA MUNICIPAL TRUST,
FOR PROPERTY,LIABILITY AND WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2018-2019 ACCEPTING AND IMPLEMENTING THE REQUIRED CONDITIONS AT A
COST NOT TO EXCEED $2,059,878.00; 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 Riley, seconded by Commissioner Holmes for discussion.
Commissioner Riley said that he is amazed that the amount has risen to the number on the resolution.
There are too many lawsuits and too much risk from the City and this has to change.
Commissioner Holmes said that he agrees with Commissioner Riley. He has been here for a long time
and the insurance was much cheaper than it is now. The City needs to get the right people in the positions
to do what is right and get a handle on the finances.
Commissioner Pigatt arrived at 11:43 a.m.
Mayor Taylor arrived at 11:44 a.m.
Vice Mayor Kelley asked the manager if this insurance covers the additional vehicles that were just
acquired by the City for the Police Department.
Acting City Manager Daughtrey said that the insurance covers all of the vehicles.
Vice Mayor Kelley relinquished the gavel to Mayor Taylor.
Mayor Taylor inquired as to why the insurance premium had gone up.
Human Resources Director Kierra Ward came before the commission and explained the amounts for the
insurance. She advised the commission that the insurance had not increased the last fiscal year and had
actually gone down. There are several factors that contributed to the increase this year including the
additional hires, restoration of salaries, the step plan for the police, vehicles, natural disasters, and general
liability.
Commissioner Riley said the vehicles that are inoperable need to be removed so that the premium can
decrease; every little bit counts.
Mayor Taylor asked if there was time to make some of the corrections that were discussed and go back
and negotiate with the league.
Ms. Ward said that she does not think there is time to go back and negotiate the insurance. The league
would need to know at least one month before the end of the fiscal year and after the issues are resolved.
City Attorney Brown arrived at 12:14 p.m.
Commissioner Pigatt applauded the commission for addressing their comments and concerns. He said that
he does not like to receive things with less than twenty four hours' notice especially when it involves
millions of dollars. He will vote on it today, but if it comes on short notice in the future, he will not
support it.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
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b) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SELECT AVMED HEALTH
PLAN AS THE PROVIDER FOR THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA'S HEALTH PLAN AND
METLIFE FOR THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA'S DENTAL AND VISION GROUP PLANS, FOR
THE BENEFIT YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2018 EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 30, 2019;
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 asked Ms. Ward to come and explain the benefits so that everyone can have an
understanding on where the City is with the benefits.
Ms. Ward explained all of the benefits that will be available to all City employees for the upcoming fiscal
year.
There being no further discussion,the motion on the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote.
Vice Mayor Kelley Yes
Commissioner Pigatt Yes
Commissioner Riley Yes
Commissioner Holmes Yes
Mayor Taylor Yes
7. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Commissioner
Riley, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley to adjourn the meeting at 12:43 p.m.
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