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Commission approves consent items after public questions about city camper purchase
Summary
The Belle Glade City Commission approved consent agenda items 6–15 after a public commenter asked for details about Item 12, a proposed purchase of a 2021 fifth-wheel camper; commissioners voted unanimously to approve the consent bundle.
The City Commission approved consent agenda items 6–15 at its July 20 regular meeting after a resident raised questions about Item 12, which would authorize a waiver of competitive procurement and the purchase of a 2021 Reflection Grand Design fifth‑wheel camper for city use.
A member of the public, recorded at the meeting as Gerald Kelly, addressed Item 12 and asked, “What the city needs for a camper? That’s what I need to know and the price.” The clerk read the item into the record before the commission heard the comment. Vice Mayor Reese moved to approve items 6–15 and Commissioner Collins seconded; roll-call votes recorded all ayes (Amazon, Collins, Reese, Santiago, Wilson). The motion passed without recorded dissent.
The public comment prompted multiple commissioners to say they would review the procurement details if discussion is needed at a future meeting. The transcript does not record a purchase price or additional procurement specifics for Item 12; that information was not specified during the meeting and, according to commission remarks, remains subject to follow-up by staff.
