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City Commission Regular Meeting (2025-11-25)

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 · Government meeting record

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The Pahokee City Commission approved a $618,066 budget amendment, authorized the annual Christmas parade, and set legislative priorities for 2026. Commissioners also voted to require regular department head presentations and tabled an emergency contract for audit-related policy updates.

Why it matters

The commission's decisions directly impact city spending, the scheduling of local events like the Christmas parade, and the administrative processes used to address recent government audit findings.

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.

Recorded votes

14 recorded votes1 split

Split votes (1)

passedRoll call record ↗

9. RESOLUTION 2025-73 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

Moved by Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams to table · Seconded by Commissioner McPherson and passed

Total

5

Yes
4
No
1

How they voted (5)

Mayor Babbyes
Vice Mayor Cowan-Williamsyes
Commissioner McPhersonyes
Commissioner Scottyes
Commissioner McDonaldno
Unanimous votes (13)
passedRoll call record ↗

1. PRESENT

Yes
5
No
0
How they voted (5)
Mayor Babbyes
Vice Mayor Cowan-Williamsyes
Commissioner McDonaldyes
Commissioner McPhersonyes
Commissioner Scottyes
passedRoll call record ↗

2. PRESENT

Yes
5
No
0
How they voted (5)
Mayor Babbyes
Vice Mayor Cowan-Williamsyes
Commissioner McDonaldyes
Commissioner McPhersonyes
Commissioner Scottyes
passedRoll call record ↗

3. July 22, 2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes

Yes
5
No
0
How they voted (5)
Mayor Babbyes
Vice Mayor Cowan-Williamsyes
Commissioner McDonaldyes
Commissioner McPhersonyes
Commissioner Scottyes
passedRoll call record ↗

4. July 22, 2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes

Yes
5
No
0
How they voted (5)
Mayor Babbyes
Vice Mayor Cowan-Williamsyes
Commissioner McDonaldyes
Commissioner McPhersonyes
Commissioner Scottyes
passedRoll call record ↗

5. RESOLUTION 2025-68 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY OF PAHOKEE'S

Yes
5
No
0
How they voted (5)
Mayor Babbyes
Vice Mayor Cowan-Williamsyes
Commissioner McDonaldyes
Commissioner McPhersonyes
Commissioner Scottyes
passedRoll call record ↗

6. RESOLUTION 2025-69 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SE

Yes
2
No
0
How they voted (2)
Mayor Babbyes
Vice Mayor Cowan-Williamsyes
passedRoll call record ↗

7. RESOLUTION 2025-70 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 2

Yes
5
No
0
How they voted (5)
Mayor Babbyes
Vice Mayor Cowan-Williamsyes
Commissioner McDonaldyes
Commissioner McPhersonyes
Commissioner Scottyes
passedRoll call record ↗

8. RESOLUTION 2025-72 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA APPROVING LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

Yes
4
No
0
How they voted (4)
Mayor Babbyes
Vice Mayor Cowan-Williamsyes
Commissioner McPhersonyes
Commissioner Scottyes
passedRoll call record ↗

10. Status update regarding the Fourth of July fireworks preparation

Yes
5
No
0
How they voted (5)
Mayor Babbyes
Vice Mayor Cowan-Williamsyes
Commissioner McDonaldyes
Commissioner McPhersonyes
Commissioner Scottyes
passedRoll call record ↗

11. Status update regarding the Fourth of July fireworks preparation

Yes
4
No
0
How they voted (4)
Mayor Babbyes
Vice Mayor Cowan-Williamsyes
Co Commissioner McPhersonyes
Commissioner Scottyes
passedRoll call record ↗

12. Status update regarding the Fourth of July fireworks preparation

Yes
4
No
0
How they voted (4)
Mayor Babbyes
Vice Mayor Cowan-Williamsyes
Commissioner McPhersonyes
Commissioner Scottyes
passedRoll call record ↗

13. Status update regarding the Fourth of July fireworks preparation

Yes
5
No
0
How they voted (5)
Mayor Babbyes
Vice Mayor Cowan-Williamsyes
Commissioner McDonaldyes
Commissioner McPhersonyes
Commissioner Scottyes
passedRoll call record ↗

14. Motion made by Commissioner McPherson to adjourn the meeting. Duly seconded by M

Yes
5
No
0
How they voted (5)
Mayor Babbyes
Vice Mayor Cowan-Williamsyes
Commissioner McDonaldyes
Commissioner McPhersonyes
Commissioner Scottyes

People and votes

Mayor Babb

14 recorded votes

  1. Recorded voteItem 1

    1. PRESENT - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  2. Recorded voteItem 2

    2. PRESENT - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  3. Recorded voteItem 3

    3. July 22, 2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  4. Recorded voteItem 4

    4. July 22, 2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  5. Recorded voteItem 5

    5. RESOLUTION 2025-68 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY OF PAHOKEE'S - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  6. Recorded voteItem 6

    6. RESOLUTION 2025-69 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SE - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  7. Recorded voteItem 7

    7. RESOLUTION 2025-70 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 2 - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  8. Recorded voteItem 8

    8. RESOLUTION 2025-72 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA APPROVING LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  9. Recorded voteItem 9

    9. RESOLUTION 2025-73 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  10. Recorded voteItem 10

    10. Status update regarding the Fourth of July fireworks preparation - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  11. Recorded voteItem 11

    11. Status update regarding the Fourth of July fireworks preparation - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  12. Recorded voteItem 12

    12. Status update regarding the Fourth of July fireworks preparation - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  13. Recorded voteItem 13

    13. Status update regarding the Fourth of July fireworks preparation - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  14. Recorded voteItem 14

    14. Motion made by Commissioner McPherson to adjourn the meeting. Duly seconded by M - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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Record text

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Meeting record textCity Commission Regular Meeting (2025-11-25)

CITY OF PAHOKEE

MINUTES

City Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM

Pahokee Commission Chambers 360 East Main Street Pahokee, Florida 33476

CITY COMMISSION: Mayor Keith W. Babb, Jr. Vice Mayor Sanquetta Cowan-Williams Commissioner Isabelle J. McDonald Commissioner Everett D. McPherson, Sr. Commissioner James H. Scott

CHARTER OFFICERS: Tammy Bussey, Interim City Manager Nylene Clarke, City Clerk Burnadette Norris-Weeks, P.A., City Attorney

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AGENDA

A. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Babb called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.

B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Commissioner McPherson led the Invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

C. ROLL CALL

PRESENT

Mayor Keith W. Babb, Jr. Vice Mayor Sanquetta Cowan-Williams Commissioner Isabelle J. McDonald Commissioner Everett D. McPherson, Sr. Commissioner James H. Scott Tammy Bussey, Interim City Manager Burnadette Norris-Weeks, City Attorney Nylene Clarke, City Clerk

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

Motion made by Commissioner Scott to accept Resolution 2025-73 as an add-on. Duly seconded by Commissioner McPherson and passed unanimously Voting Yea: Mayor Babb, Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams, Commissioner McDonald Commissioner McPherson, Commissioner Scott

Motion made by Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams to accept the agenda with the one add-on. Duly seconded by Commissioner McPherson and passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Mayor Babb, Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams, Commissioner McDonald Commissioner McPherson, Commissioner Scott

E. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS / PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS / PUBLIC COMMENTS (agenda items only)

1. Presentation by Ivan Blonka - The Jack Brewer Foundation

F. CONSENT AGENDA

1. July 22, 2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes

H. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR ORDINANCES

I. RESOLUTION(S)

Motion made by Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams to accept the consent agenda. Duly seconded by Commissioner McPherson and passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Mayor Babb, Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams, Commissioner McDonald Commissioner McPherson, Commissioner Scott

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The resolution title was read into the record by the City Attorney and explained by the City Manager.

Motion made by Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams to accept Resolution 2025-67 with the voting delegates listed. Duly seconded by Commissioner McDonald and passed unanimously.

Voting Yea: Mayor Babb, Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams, Commissioner McDonald Commissioner McPherson, Commissioner Scott

2. RESOLUTION 2025-68 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY OF PAHOKEE'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE AND AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A PARADE PERMIT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

The resolution title was read into the record by the City Attorney and explained by the City Manager.

Motion made by Commissioner McPherson to accept Resolution 2025-68. Duly seconded by Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams and passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Mayor Babb, Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams, Commissioner McDonald Commissioner McPherson, Commissioner Scott

3. RESOLUTION 2025-69 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SELECT A DEPARTMENT HEAD TO PRESENT ON RELEVANT DEPARTMENTAL CITY MATTERS AT EACH REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COMMISSION MEETING; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

The resolution title was read into the record by the City Attorney and explained by the City Manager.

Motion made by Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams to accept Re seconded by Commissioner Scott and passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Mayor Babb, Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams, O Commissioner McPherson, Commissioner Scott

olution 2025-69. Duly commissioner McDonald,

The resolution title was read into the record by the City Attorney and explained by the City Manager.

Motion made by Commissioner Scott to approve the budget amendment. Duly seconded by Commissioner McDonald and passed unanimously.

4. RESOLUTION 2025-70 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $618,066.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, AS SET FORTH IN COMPOSITE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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