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Regular Commission Meeting (2025-01-09)

Thursday, January 9, 2025 · Government meeting record

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The LaBelle City Commission approved permits for the Swamp Cabbage Festival and the Southern Swamp Gala, authorized an emergency purchase of a bucket truck for Public Works, and tabled an insurance claim discussion until February.

Why it matters

The approval of the Swamp Cabbage Festival permit and the emergency purchase of a bucket truck directly impact local event logistics and city infrastructure maintenance capabilities.

What happens next

The scheduled meeting date has passed. Minutes or an action agenda are not published in the records we hold.

This meeting date has passed and no official outcome record has been published yet. Nothing on this page is a decision.

People and votes

Commissioner Akin

6 recorded votes

  1. Recorded vote

    Motion made by Commissioner Akin to approve the Consent Agenda Items, Seconded by Commissioner Vargas. Mayor Wilkins called for the question - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  2. Recorded vote

    Motion made by Commissioner Ratica to approve Swamp Cabbage Temporary Use& Special Events Application with beer, Seconded by Commissioner Vargas.Mayor Wilkins called for the question.A discussion ensued - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  3. Recorded vote

    Motion made by Commissioner Vargas to approve 725 West Hickpochee Avenue Tree Removal Permit, Seconded by Commissioner Spratt. Mayor Wilkins called for the question.A discussion ensued - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  4. Recorded vote

    Motion made by Commissioner Spratt to approve Southern Swamp Gala Temporary Use& Special Events Application upon approval from the Recreation Board and receivingNo Objection Letters, Seconded by Commissioner Vargas.Mayor Wilkins called for - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  5. Recorded vote

    Motion made by Commissioner Akin to approve the Bucket Truck Emergency Purchase subject to the financing, Seconded by Commissioner Vargas. Mayor Wilkins called for the question. A discussion ensued - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  6. Recorded vote

    Motion made by Commissioner Spratt to adjourn meeting, Seconded by Commissioner Akin. Mayor Wilkins called for the question - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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6 recorded votes0 split

Split votes (0)

Every recorded vote passed unanimously.

Unanimous votes (6)

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1. Consent Agenda Items for Consideration

Yes
5
No
0
Recused
0
How they voted (5)
Mayor Wilkinsyes
Commissioner Akinyes
Commissioner Raticayes
Commissioner Sprattyes
Commissioner Vargasyes
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2. Non-Public Hearing Items for Consideration

Yes
4
No
0
Recused
0
How they voted (4)
Mayor Wilkinsyes
Commissioner Akinyes
Commissioner Raticayes
Commissioner Sprattyes
passedRoll call record ↗

3. Non-Public Hearing Items for Consideration

Yes
4
No
0
Recused
0
How they voted (4)
Mayor Wilkinsyes
Commissioner Akinyes
Commissioner Raticayes
Commissioner Sprattyes
passedRoll call record ↗

4. Motion made by Commissioner Spratt to approve Southern Swamp Gala Temporary Use&

Yes
4
No
0
Recused
0
How they voted (4)
Commissioner Akinyes
Commissioner Raticayes
Commissioner Sprattyes
Commissioner Vargasyes
passedRoll call record ↗

5. City Related Business by Commissioners

Yes
4
No
0
Recused
0
How they voted (4)
Mayor Wilkinsyes
Commissioner Akinyes
Commissioner Raticayes
Commissioner Sprattyes
passedRoll call record ↗

6. Adjournment

Yes
4
No
0
Recused
0
How they voted (4)
Mayor Wilkinsyes
Commissioner Akinyes
Commissioner Raticayes
Commissioner Spratt Commissioner Vargasyes

Record text

No recording or transcript is held for this meeting.

Meeting record textRegular Commission Meeting (2025-01-09)

CITY OF LABELLE

MINUTES

Regular Commission Meeting Thursday, January 09,2025, at 5:30 PM

LaBelle Commission Chambers 481 West Hickpochee Ave LaBelle, FL 33975

CITY COMMISSION:

Julie C. Wilkins., Mayor

Daniel Akin, Commissioner

Jackie Ratica, Commissioner

Bobbie Spratt, Commissioner

Hugo Vargas, Commissioner

ADMINISTRATION:

Tijauna Warner, BAS, MMC, Deputy City Clerk Derek Rooney, Esq., City Attorney Mitchell Wills, Superintendent PW

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Minutes

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Wilkins at 5:31 PM.

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Commissioner Vargas led the invocation, Commissioner Spratt led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Roll Call

PRESENT

Mayor Julie C. Wilkins

Commissioner Daniel Akin

Commissioner Jackie Ratica

Commissioner Hugo Vargas

Commissioner Bobbie Spratt

City Attorney Derek Rooney

Deputy City Clerk Tijauna Warner

4. Presentations

A. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Proclamation

City Commission presented the National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Proclamation to Lt. Hudson.

5. 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.)

A. Approval of December Check Register

Motion made by Commissioner Akin to approve the Consent Agenda Items, Seconded by Commissioner Vargas. Mayor Wilkins called for the question. Motion passed

B. Approval of Staff Reports:

Voting Yea: Mayor Wilkins, Commissioner Akin, Commissioner Ratica, Commissioner Spratt, Commissioner Vargas

6. Non-Public Hearing Items for Consideration

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A. Temporary Use & Special Event Application Swamp Cabbage Festival

| A. Temporary Use & Special Event Application Swamp Cabbage Festival | | --- | | Motion made by Commissioner Ratica to approve Swamp Cabbage Temporary Use& Special Events Application with beer, Seconded by Commissioner Vargas.Mayor Wilkins called for the question.A discussion ensued.Motion passed unanimously.Voting Yea:Mayor Wilkins,Commissioner Akin,Commissioner Ratica,Commissioner Spratt,Commissioner Vargas |

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