Regular Commission Meeting Thursday, October 09, 2025 05:30 PM LaBelle Commission Chambers 481 West Hickpochee Ave LaBelle, FL 33975

1.Call to Order

2.Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 

3.Roll Call

4.Additions of Emergency Basis From Mayor, Deletions and Approval of Agenda Items

5.Presentations

  1. A.Hendry County Economic Development Council - Keitha Daniels, Director 

  2. B.United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades - Lisa Sands Assistant Director for Hendry, Glades, and LaBelle United Way Resiliency Hub

  3. C.LaBelle Chamber of Commerce 

  4. D.Comprehensive Plan Preliminary Assessment - Alexis Crespo, Vice President of Planning RVi Planning 

  5. E.World Risk Management - Michele Jones and Paul Hebert

  6. F.Public Risk Management - Robbie Chartier

6.Consent Agenda Items for Consideration 

(Any commissioner or citizen may request to have an item removed from the consent agenda and placed on the regular agenda for further discussion.)

  1. A.Approval of September Check Register 

  2. B.Approval of September Minutes:

    September 11, 2025 City Commission Meeting

    September 18, 2025 Special Final Budget City Commission Meeting

  3. C.Approval of Staff Reports:

    -HCSO- Lt. Allen Hudson 

    -Fire Department- Chief Brent Stevens 

    -Building Department- Mark Lynch 

    -Code Enforcement- Zane Mungillo 

  4. D.WWTP Emergency Purchase KB Pump and Electrical LLC

  5. E.Interlocal Agreement between Hendry County Sheriff Office and City of LaBelle Fire Department 

  6. F.Proposal for Professional Engineering Services Zone B – 100% Redesign – City Standards and Roadway - Four Waters Engineering, Inc.

  7. G.FY2025-2026 Budget Amendment No. 1 

  8. H.Protective Trust IT Services Agreement 

  9. I.RESOLUTION 2025-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA; HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING REVISED DOCKAGE FEES FOR THE CITY DOCK; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS, ESTABLISHING NEW FLAT-RATE FEES FOR SLIP RENTALS BASED ON ELECTRICAL SERVICE LEVEL; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

7.Non-Public Hearing Items for Consideration

(Limited to 15 minutes per item: 3-5 minutes optional presentation time with the remaining time for discussion by the Commission)

  1. A.Interlocal Agreement between Hendry County and the City of LaBelle for Animal Control Services for Unincorporated East Hendry County 

  2. B.Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services Piggyback

  3. C.Temporary Use Application (1682) - Hari's Discount Liquor 

  4. D.Caloosa Humane Society Love Unleashed Gala 

  5. E.9.11 Memorial Monument 

8.Public Hearings and/or Ordinances 

  1. A.ORDINANCE 2025 - 02 (second reading) LABELLE CHAPTER 144 DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2020-14 FOR THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS FLEA MARKET PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT; ADDING 0.48+/-ACRES TO THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR PARKING; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

  2. B.ORDINANCE 2025 - 07 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF  LABELLE ZONING MAP FOR A 8.91+/-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE  NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTH CAPTAIN HENDRY DRIVE AND STATE ROAD  80, AMENDING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM BUSINESS (B-2) ZONING  DISTRICT TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONING DISTRICT,  PROVIDING FOR IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; PROVIDING  FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9.Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

(Limited to 3 minutes per person)

10.City Related Business by Commissioners 

11.Adjournment 

Upcoming Meetings:

November 8, 2025 Centennial Celebration

November 13, 2025 LPA & City Commission Meeting

December 11, 2025 LPA & City Commission Meeting

*Be advised that the Commission may take action on items not listed on the agenda. 

City of Labelle Office Closures:

November 27-28, 2025 Thanksgiving Day



________________________________________________________________________________

Meeting Records Request

Any person requesting the appeal of a decision of the City Commission will require a verbatim record of the proceedings and for that purpose will need to ensure that such verbatim record is made. Pursuant to FS. 286.0105, the record must include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City of LaBelle does not prepare or provide such verbatim record.

Notice of Commission Meetings and Agendas

The second Thursday of each month are regular meeting dates for the City Commission; special or workshop meetings may be called, whenever necessary. Commission Agendas are posted on the City’s website on the Friday prior to each Commission meeting. A copy of the meeting audio and the complete agenda may be requested at tiawarner@citylabelle.com or 863-675-2872.

Americans with Disabilities Act

In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this document can be made available in an alternate format upon request. Special accommodations can be provided upon request with five (5) days advance notice of any meeting, by contacting Deputy City Clerk Tijauna Warner at LaBelle City Hall, 481 W. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida. Phone No. 863-675-2872. Hearing Assistance: If hearing impaired, contact Florida Relay at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (Voice), for assistance. (Reference: Florida Statute 286.26)