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Regular Commission Meeting Thursday, May 08, 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

  1. A.Approval of Appointing Kevin Holland as Tax Assessor Commissioner 

  2. B.Swearing-In Ceremony - Newly Appointed Tax Assessor Commissioner Kevin Holland 

5.Presentations

  1. A.Supporting Mobility in LaBelle - Western Transportation Institute (WTI) 

  2. B.Margaret England Certificate of Recognition

  3. C.Mary Bartoshuk Certificate of Recognition 

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 April Check Register 

  2. B.Approval of April Minutes:

    April 10, 2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes

  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.CAP Piggyback Agreement 

  5. E.Approval to Close Inactive Bank Accounts

  6. F.Wheeler Grove Settlement Agreement

  7. G.Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation 

  8. H.Ten-8 Fire Safety Ladder Truck Proposal 

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.Tortilla Plant Tree Removal Permit Application - Patty Kulak 

  2. B.Termination of Fluoride in Water 

  3. C.Audit Status Update - Lilly Davenport (Finance Director) 

  4. D.FY2026 Budget Preparations - Lilly Davenport (Finance Director) 

  5. E.Hendry County Impact Fee Interlocal Agreement

8.Public Hearings and/or Ordinances 

  1. A.ORDINANCE 2025-1(first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING A MANDATORY YEAR-ROUND LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION MEASURES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND 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:

June 12, 2025 Local Planning Agency & City Commission Meeting

July 10, 2025 Local Planning Agency & 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

July 4, 2025 Independence Day

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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)