City Commission Regular Meeting (2025-07-22)

CITY OF PAHOKEE

MINUTES

City Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 22, 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 Derrick Boldin Commissioner Everett D. McPherson, Sr. Commissioner James H. Scott

CHARTER OFFICERS: Michael E. Jackson, 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 6:01 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 Everett D. McPherson, Sr. Commissioner James H. Scott Michael E. Jackson, City Manager Burnadette Norris-Weeks, City Attorney Nylene Clarke, City Clerk

ABSENT

Commissioner Derrick Boldin (Resignation effective July 21, 2025)

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

Additions: 1) an amendment to Resolution 2025-45 to reflect professional services between the City of Pahokee and Davis & Associates P.A., rather than Keith W. Davis individually, and 2) adding under New Business a discussion about the Inaugural Pahokee Homecoming Alumni Picnic event scheduled for October 4, 2025, to include classes from 1972 through 2025.

Motion made by Commissioner Scott to adopt the agenda as presented with the two additions requested by the City Manager. Duly seconded by Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams and passed unanimously.

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

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

Motion made by Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams to approve the consent agenda. Duly seconded by Commissioner McPherson and passed unanimously.

2. June 26, 2025 City Commission Special Meeting Minutes

Clerk's Note: Pursuant to discussion, the June 24, 2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes will be corrected to reflect that bank statements were requested to be brought back to this meeting.

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

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

H. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR ORDINANCES

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I. RESOLUTION(S)

1. RESOLUTION 2025-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, REAPPOINTING PATRICIA WALLACE TO THE ZONING/ADJUSTMENT/PLANNING BOARD FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A motion made by Commissioner McPherson to accept Resolution 2025-39, which was duly seconded by Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams; however, no vote was taken.

Motion made by Commissioner McPherson to postpone Resolution 2025-39 until the next meeting. Duly seconded by Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams and passed (3-1). Voting Yea: Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams, Commissioner McPherson Commissioner Scott

Voting Nay: Mayor Babb

2. RESOLUTION 2025-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPOINTING TWO NEW MEMBERS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD TO FILL TWO UNEXPIRED TERMS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Motion made by Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams to postpone Resolution 2025-40 until the next commission meeting, to give other residents an opportunity to apply. Duly seconded by Commissioner McPherson and passed (3-1). Voting Yea: Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams, Commissioner McPherson Commissioner Scott Voting New: Mayor Rabb

Voting Nay: Mayor Babb

3. RESOLUTION 2025-41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE SPECIAL EVENTS ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR TERMS OF OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Clerk's Note: Mayor Babb appointed Patsy McAllister, Vice Mayor Cowan Williams appointed Patricia Wallace, Commissioner McPherson appointed Alphonso Smith, Jr., and Commissioner Scott appointed La'Ciera Reddick. By consensus, Luz Torres was appointed.

4. RESOLUTION 2025-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, SETTING THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 PURSUANT TO SECTION 200.065,FLORIDA STATUTES,TOGETHER WITH AROLLED-BACK RATE; ESTABLISHING THE DATE,TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE AND THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; PROVIDING FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; AS SET FORTH HERETO IN EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.