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Thursday, December 11, 2025 · Government meeting record
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CITY OF LABELLE
1925
2025
MINUTES
Regular Commission Meeting Thursday, December 11,2025, at 5:30 PM
LaBelle Commission Chambers 481 West Hickpochee Ave LaBelle, FL 33975
CITY COMMISSION: Julie C. Wilkins, Mayor Kevin Holland, Commissioner Jackie Ratica, Commissioner Bobbie Spratt, Commissioner Hugo Vargas, Commissioner
ADMINISTRATION:
Tijauna Warner, MPA, 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 6:15 PM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Mayor Julie C. Wilkins Vice Mayor Jackie Ratica Commissioner Bobbie Spratt Commissioner Hugo Vargas Commissioner Kevin Holland City Attorney Derek Rooney Deputy City Clerk Tijauna Warner
Waived.
4. Additions of Emergency Basis From Mayor, Deletions and Approval of Agenda Items
Mayor Wilkins added Swamp Stomp 5k to the agenda.
Mellisa Music presented information on Swamp Stomp 5k and applying for FDOT road closure.
5. Presentations
A. SunnyGrove Landscaping Inc. Thank You Letter
Motion made by Vice Mayor Ratica to approve Swamp Cabbage Parade Special Events Application and resolution pending parade route the same as last year, Seconded by Commissioner Holland. Mayor Wilkins called for the question. Motion passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Mayor Wilkins, Vice Mayor Ratica, Commissioner Spratt, Commissioner Vargas Commissioner Holland
6. Consent Agenda Items for Consideration
Mayor Wilkins added Swamp Cabbage Parade to the agenda.
(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 November Check Register
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B. Approval of Minutes: November 13,2025 City Commission Meeting
C. Approval of Staff Reports:
-HCSO- Lt. Allen Hudson
-Fire Department- Chief Brent Stevens
D. K&B Pump & Electrical Emergency Purchase Ratification
E. LaBelle Fire Department Vehicle Purchase - 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe (Hardy Chevrolet)
F. RCM Utilities Description of Work
Motion made by Commissioner Vargas to approve Consent Agenda Items pulling 6C: HCSO, Fire Department, and Code Enforcement, Seconded by Vice Mayor Ratica. Mayor Wilkins called for the question. Motion passed unanimously.
Voting Yea: Mayor Wilkins, Vice Mayor Ratica, Commissioner Spratt, Commissioner Vargas, Commissioner Holland
Commissioner Vargas expressed his concerns with speeding in the City of LaBelle to Hendry County Sheriff's Office, Code Enforcement report structure, and Fire Department vehicle purchase. A discussion ensued.
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)
A. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT\_RESIDENCE @ GRAND OAKS\_#1511
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