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City Commission Regular Meeting (2026-02-24)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · Government meeting record

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The Pahokee City Commission met to approve infrastructure resolutions, discuss the use of surtax funds, and address administrative staffing. The commission also passed motions to recognize community events and follow up on a partnership with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).

Why it matters

The commission's decisions on the McClure Road project, surtax fund allocations, and the City Manager recruitment process directly impact local infrastructure spending and municipal leadership stability.

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Recorded votes

6 recorded votes1 split

Split votes (1)

failedRoll call record ↗

5. motion was made by Commissioner Scott to withdraw the application. The motion fa

Motion: motion was made by Commissioner Scott to withdraw the application. The motion failed due to lack of a second.

Moved by Commissioner Scott to withdraw · Seconded by Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams and discussion

Total

5

Yes
5
No
0

How they voted (5)

Mayor Babbyes
Vice Mayor Cowan-Williamsyes
Commissioner McDonaldyes
Commissioner McPhersonyes
Commissioner Scottyes

Unanimous votes (5)

passedRoll call record ↗

1. February 10,2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes

Yes
4
No
0
How they voted (4)
Mayor Babbyes
Vice Mayor Cowan-Williamsyes
Commissioner McPhersonyes
Commissioner Scottyes
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2. McClure Road Project Update

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

3. Presentation of List: Proposed Use of Surtax Funds for 2026

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

4. Presentation of List: Proposed Use of Surtax Funds for 2026

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

6. Motion made by Commissioner McDonald to adjourn the meeting. Duly seconded by Co

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

People and votes

Commissioner McPherson

6 recorded votes

  1. Recorded voteItem 1

    1. February 10,2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  2. Recorded voteItem 2

    2. McClure Road Project Update - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  3. Recorded voteItem 3

    3. Presentation of List: Proposed Use of Surtax Funds for 2026 - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  4. Recorded voteItem 4

    4. Presentation of List: Proposed Use of Surtax Funds for 2026 - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  5. Recorded voteItem 5

    5. motion was made by Commissioner Scott to withdraw the application. The motion fa - Voted yes on the motion “motion was made by Commissioner Scott to withdraw the application. The motion failed due to lack of a second.”; the record reports failed.

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  6. Recorded voteItem 6

    6. Motion made by Commissioner McDonald to adjourn the meeting. Duly seconded by Co - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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Record text

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Meeting record textCity Commission Regular Meeting (2026-02-24)

CITY OF PAHOKEE

MINUTES

City Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 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

* * *

AGENDA

A. CALL TO ORDER

Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.

B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

C. ROLL CALL

PRESENT

Mayor Keith W. Babb, Jr. (at 6:11 PM) 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 Nohemi Polanco, Acting City Clerk

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

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

1. Proclamation - March 9-15,2026 as Flood Awareness Week

2. Proclamation - March 2026 as Florida Bicycle Month

3. Proclamation - March 2026 as Let's Move Palm Beach County Month

F. CONSENT AGENDA

1. February 10,2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes

Motion made by Mayor Babb to approve the Consent Ag Commissioner McPherson and passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Mayor Babb, Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams Commissioner McPherson, Commissioner Scott

nda. Duly seconded by Commissioner McDonald,

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

I. RESOLUTION(S)

1. McClure Road Project Update

* * *

Motion made by Commissioner McPherson to accept Resolution 2026-06. Duly seconded by Commissioner McDonald and passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Mayor Babb, Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams, Commissioner McDonald Commissioner McPherson, Commissioner Scott

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

1. Presentation of List: Proposed Use of Surtax Funds for 2026

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

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams to bring all contracts back to the next Commission Meeting, to review them before they expire. The motion failed due to lack of a second.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams to start the interviewing process on March 24th. The motion failed due to lack of a second.

Motion made by Commissioner McDonald to follow up on the Partnership with UNCF. Duly seconded by Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams and passed unanimously.

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

Motion made by Commissioner McDonald to identify an event or activity that we can use to recognize and congratulate women in our community, in observance of Women's History Month. 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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