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CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, November 29, 2018
4:00 P.M.
Sherbondy Village Auditorium
215 Perviz Avenue
Opa-locka, FL 33054
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Matthew Pigatt called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2018
in the Auditorium at Sherbondy Village, 215 President Barack Obama (Perviz) Avenue, Opa-
locka, Florida.
2. ROLL CALL:
The following members of the City Commission were present: Mayor Matthew Pigatt, Vice
Mayor Chris Davis, Commissioner Joseph L. Kelley, Commissioner Alvin Burke, and
Commissioner Sherelean Bass. Also in attendance were: City Manager Yvette Harrell, City
Attorney Vincent Brown, and City Clerk Joanna Flores.
3. INVOCATION:
The invocation was delivered by Commissioner Sherelean Bass.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
5. PUBLIC INPUT:
Agenda Items Only
6. RESOLUTIONS:
a) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING RESOLUTION(S) PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.5(B) OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA CODE OF ORDINANCES, DIRECTING THAT THE AMOUNTS
APPROPRIATED FOR CURRENT OPERATIONS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR (FY
2017-2018) BE DEEMED ADOPTED FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR (FY2018-2019) FOR
A PERIOD OF FIFTEEN (15) DAYS,AND RENEWED BY RESOLUTION EACH FIFTEEN (15)
DAYS, WITH ALL ITEMS PRORATED ACCORDINGLY, UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE
STATE OF FLORIDA FINANCIAL EMERGENCY BOARD FOR THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA
REVIEWS AND APPROVES ANNUAL BUDGETS FOR THE ENSUINF FISCAL YEAR (FY
2018-2019); PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.Sponsored by City Manager
The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown.
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It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Davis to pass the resolution.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
b) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, 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 EXPENDITURES 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.Sponsored by City Manager
The above resolution was read by Attorney Brown.
It was moved by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke for discussion.
Commissioner Kelley asked if the vacant positions had been filled at this time.
City Manager Harrell said the positions remain open, but some have been posted so they can be fill for
FY 2018-2019.
Commissioner Kelley asked if any were police positions.
City Manager Harrell said those positions have been posted for months, and the chief is actively
recruiting for officers to fill the positions.
Commissioner Kelley said he did not like that he received the information at the last minute.
Mayor Pigatt agreed that he does not like receiving documents at the last minute. He said he is looking
forward to seeing a timeline of the budget process for the next fiscal year so it can be passed on to the
residents. He asked the manager why positions were budgeted for, but have not been filled.
City Manager Harrell said she had to have been with the City prior in order to answer that question.
However,that has since been corrected and all of the positions have been posted.
Mayor Pigatt said if there is a staff shortage, then why the positions have not been posted. Also why were
there funds left over in the Parks Department budget?
Parks and Recreation Director Charles Brown said the left over funds in his budget came from the
retirement of the Seniors Coordinator who left before the fiscal year ended which caused the surplus.
Mayor Pigatt asked about the eighty thousand dollars ($80,000.00) that was left in the I.T. Departments
budget.
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I.T. Director Nelson Rodriguez said the funds came from software that was to be purchased to bring the
system up to date, but after recommendations from the auditors, he decided not to purchase the
equipment. The plan is to put an RFP out next year for a new system.
Commissioner Burke asked if the Legal Aide position in the City Clerk's Office was a new position and
what would be the legal duties of this aide.
City Manager Harrell said the title is misstated and it should be Legislative Aide. This position would
report to and assist the commission.
Mayor Pigatt said the position came from the staff shortage in the City Clerk's Office. The aide will be
responsible for the mayor and commission and the clerk's office under the supervision of the city clerk.
Mayor Pigatt asked that a budget workshop is held before voting so that changes can be discussed.
City Attorney Brown asked that a job description is provided to the attorney's office to ensure no
sunshine laws are being violated.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
Mayor Pigatt Yes
c) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, IDENTIFYING ELEVATED RAIL AS THE CITY'S PREFERRED
OPTION FOR RAPID MASS TRANSIT WITH ADDITINIONAL CONSIDERATION AND
CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY PRIOR TO FINALIZING PROJECT ALIGNMENT;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTAIONS; 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 Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke for discussion.
Commissioner Kelley said he wants an explanation of how this item ended up on the agenda at a special
meeting and how did it make the criteria.
City Manager Harrell said that this was not an emergency meeting, it is a special call and therefore it did
not require a criteria to be met. It is symbolic of the City's desire for the rail to continue.
Mayor Pigatt said this is something that has been discussed for decades and the residents at the town hall
meeting were in full support of it.
There being no further discussion, the motion on the resolution passed by a 5-0 vote.
Commissioner Burke Yes
Vice Mayor Davis Yes
Commissioner Kelley Yes
Commissioner Bass Yes
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Mayor Pigatt 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 4:41 p.m.
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