Regular Commission Meeting Thursday, April 10, 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

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 March Check Register 

• Check Register March 2025.pdf (0.03 MB)

2. B.Approval of March Minutes:

   March 13, 2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes

• 3-13-2025 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes.pdf (0.08 MB)

3. C.Approval of Staff Reports:

   -HCSO - Lt. Allen Hudson 

   -Fire Department- Chief Brent Stevens 

   -Building Department - Mark Lynch 

   -Code Enforcement - Zane Mungillo

   -Public Works - Mitchell Wills 

• Copy of City of LaBelle Report for April 2025 Meeting (002).pdf (0.04 MB)
• La Belle Fire Department Commision Meeting March-April 2025.pdf (0.02 MB)
• BUILDING DEPARTMENT PAYMENT REPORT MARCH 2025.pdf (0.03 MB)
• BUILDING DEPARTMENT FEE REPORT MARCH 2025.pdf (0.03 MB)
• CE activity report - March 2025.pdf (0.19 MB)
• Mitch March Staff Reports.pdf (0.03 MB)

4. D.National Donate Life Month Proclamation 

• 2025 - LifeLink Proclamation.pdf (0.14 MB)

5. E.FRS Health Insurance Subsidy - Lisa Awbrey, HR Director 

• Agenda Request FRS HIS Increase.pdf (0.51 MB)

6. F.Centennial Events Approval 

• Centennial Events Agenda Request Form.pdf (0.04 MB)
• LaBelle FL Centennial Drone Show.pdf (0.22 MB)

7. G.Fitch & Associates Proposal 

• City of Labelle_Proposal for Strategic Plan and Supplemental Services_3-18-25.pdf (0.20 MB)

8. H.Wheeler Agreement Extension 

• Wheeler Extension Agenda Request.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Wheeler Grove Agreement Extension(63318737.1).pdf (0.03 MB)
• Agreement - Wheeler Easement Agreement 061324(60769477.2).pdf (1.23 MB)

9. I.Axis Infrastructure, LLC Piggyback Agreement (South LaBelle Village) 

• Axis Agenda Request.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Agreement - FMB AXIS Piggyback(63318076.1).pdf (0.03 MB)
• Miscellaneous Ongoing Professional Services FMB.pdf (0.69 MB)
• Axis Infrastructure PSA FULLY EXECUTED.pdf (1.15 MB)
• Second Amendment to Axis Infra Final Renewal Axis signed.pdf (0.21 MB)

10. J.Tetra Tech Proposal for Design of the SR 80 Potable Water Main Loop

• Proposal 2 SR 80 Loop.pdf (1.22 MB)

11. K.Tetra Tech Proposal Helms Road Water Main 

• Proposal 1 Helms Road Water Main CM_btm.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Fee Estimate.pdf (0.18 MB)

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.City Dock Recommendations

• Zane Rate Increase agenda request.pdf (0.04 MB)
• City Dock Recommendations.pdf (0.01 MB)

2. B.Tortilla Plant Tree Removal Permit Application 

• Tortilla Plant Tree Removal Staff Report Final (002).pdf (0.52 MB)
• 01 Submittal Package - Combined.pdf (3.34 MB)

3. C.Rate to Charge Port LaBelle Utility 

• Port LaBelle - Recommendations for water usage fee.pdf (0.21 MB)
• Copy of Revenue_Port LaBelle Water fees 03.2025.pdf (0.01 MB)

8.Public Hearings and/or Ordinances 

9.Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

(Limited to 3 minutes per person)

10.City Related Business by Commissioners 

11.Adjournment 

Upcoming Meetings:

April 22, 2025 Cenntennial Planning Committee Meeting

May 1, 2025 City of LaBelle Plan Our Growth to 2050

May 8, 2025 City Commission Meeting

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

City of Labelle Office Closures:

May 26, 2025 Memorial Day

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Meeting Records Request

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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)