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CLERK'S ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
5:00 P.M.
Helen L. Miller Center
2331 NW 143rd Street
Opa-locka, FL 33054
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Matthew Pigatt called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in
the Helen L. Miller Center, 2331 NW 143rd Street, Opa-locka, Florida.
2. ROLL CALL:
The following members of the City Commission were present: Mayor Matthew Pigatt,
Commissioner Joseph L. Kelley, Commissioner Alvin Burke, and Commissioner Sherelean Bass.
Also in attendance were: Acting City Manager Newall Daughtrey, City Attorney Vincent Brown,
and City Clerk Joanna Flores. Vice Mayor Chris Davis arrived at 5:07 p.m.
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. RESOLUTION:
a) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT (EXHIBIT "A") WITH SOUTH FLOLRIDA WORKFORCE
INVESTMENT BOARD FOR SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SYEP);
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE AGREEMENT; 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.
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Commissioner Kelley thanked the staff and everyone that made the partnership possible with
South Florida Workforce to bring the summer youth program back to the City.
Mayor Pigatt also thanked the agency for coming together with the City to make this initiative
happen. He asked the manager how the word will get out informing the public and local
businesses of what is going on.
Acting City Manager Daughtrey asked his Executive Assistant to the City Manager Sha-Mecca
Lawson to come before the commission and provide a response.
Ms. Lawson said once the legislation is approved, the City Manager's office will provide flyers
to all city departments, the schools, supermarkets, and the media to inform the residents of the
summer youth program.
Mayor Pigatt encouraged his colleagues to do what is in their ability to inform the public of the
program.
Commissioner Bass said the churches should be included in the initiative as they provide weekly
announcements to the congregation.
Commissioner Burke agreed.
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
9. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Commissioner
Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Burke to adjourn the meeting at 5:15 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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