City Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 26, 2023 06:00 PM Meeting Streamed By YouTube - LIMITED CAPACITY

A.CALL TO ORDER

B.INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

C.ROLL CALL

D.ADDITIONS OF EMERGENCY BASIS FROM CITY MANAGER, DELETIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS

E.PUBLIC COMMENTS / PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS

(This section of the agenda allows for comments from the public to speak. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3) minutes to comment. A public comment card should be completed and returned to the City Clerk. When you are called to speak, please go to the podium or unmute your device, and prior to addressing the Commission, state your name and address for the record)

1. 1.Palm Beach State College Proclamation - Dr. LaTanya L. McNeal, Executive Dean for the PBSC Belle Glade Campus

2. 2.Proclamation - Honoring Mrs. Elea A'Giza-Dean

3. 3.August Business of Month - Carmen's Coffee 

4. 4.September Business of the Month - Toros Tacos, Gloria Rodriguez 

F.CONSENT AGENDA

1. 1.September 12, 2023 City Commission Meeting Minutes 

G.OLD BUSINESS (discussion of existing activities or previously held events, if any)

H.PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR ORDINANCES

1. A.RESOLUTION 2022 - 55 (second reading) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A FINAL MILLAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2023, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, PURSUANT TO SECTION 200.065, FLORIDA STATUTES; COMPUTING THE ROLLED-BACK RATE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

2. B.RESOLUTION 2023 - 56 (second reading) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA RELATING TO FINANCES, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND FUNDING OF THE FINAL MUNICIPAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,036,654, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

I.RESOLUTION(S)

1. A.RESOLUTION 2023 - 57 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA APPROVING THE OBSERVED HOLIDAYS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 AS SET FORTH ON EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

2. B.RESOLLUTION 2023 - 58 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE RENEWAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE, ATTACHED HERETO AS COMPOSITE EXHIBIT “A”, FROM FLORIDA BLUE BLUECARE FOR HEALTH; HUMANA FOR LIFE INSURANCE, HUMANA DENTAL AND HUMANA VISION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

3. C.RESOLUTION 2023 - 59 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING PREFERRED GOVERNMENTAL INSURANCE TRUST AS THE CITY’S GENERAL LAIBILITY, PROPERTY COVERAGE AUTO LIABILITY AND WORKERS COMPENSATION CARRIER PURSUANT TO THE TERMS ATTACHED HERE TO AS EXHIBIT “A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

4. D.RESOLUTION 2023 - 60 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THREE NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT AND TRANSFORMATION GRANTS (NEAT) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THIRTY THOUSAND ($30,000,00)  FOR MLK AND TRASH RECEPTACLES AND BENCHES AS PART OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

J.NEW BUSINESS (presentation by city manager of activity or upcoming event, if any)

1. 1.November 14, 2023 City Commission Meeting Cancellation due to the NLC 2023 City Summit

2. 2.December 26, 2023 City Commission Meeting Cancellation 

K.REPORT OF THE MAYOR

L.REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER

M.REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

N.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OF COMMISSIONERS, IF ANY

O.COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER (community events, feel good announcements, if any)

P.ADJOURN

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Any citizen of the audience wishing to appear before the City Commission to speak with reference to any agenda or non-agenda item must complete the “Request for Appearance and Comment” form and present completed form to the City Clerk prior to commencement of the meeting.

Should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Reference: Florida Statutes 286.0105)

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