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City Commission Regular Meeting (2024-08-27)

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 · Government meeting record

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The Pahokee City Commission held a regular meeting to approve several resolutions, including new hiring procedures for charter officers, the termination of a sublease, and the selection of an external auditor. The Commission also rescheduled their September meeting and mandated annual evaluations for the City Manager and City Clerk.

Why it matters

These decisions change the city's administrative hiring process, terminate a specific property sublease, and initiate a new external audit contract, directly impacting city operations and oversight.

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 Boldin

8 recorded votes

  1. Recorded vote

    Motion made by Commissioner Boldin to rearrange agenda items with changes to the order of presentation. Duly seconded by Commissioner Cowan-Williams and passed unanimously - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  2. Recorded vote

    Motion made by Vice Mayor Murvin to accept the proclamation declaring September 2024 as National Recovery Month. Duly seconded by Commissioner Cowan-Williams and passed unanimously. - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  3. Recorded vote

    Motion made by Vice Mayor Murvin to accept the Consent Agenda. Duly seconded by Commissioner Cowan-Williams and passed unanimously. - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  4. Recorded vote

    Motion made by Commissioner McPherson to approve Resolution 2024-32. Duly seconded by Commissioner Boldin and passed unanimously. - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  5. Recorded vote

    Motion made by Commissioner Boldin to approve Resolution 2024-33. Duly seconded by Vice Mayor Murvin and passed unanimously. - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  6. Recorded vote

    Motion made by Vice Mayor Murvin to approve Resolution 2024-35. Duly seconded by Commissioner Boldin and passed unanimously - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  7. Recorded vote

    Motion made by Commissioner McPherson for City Manager and City Clerk to have annual evaluation. Duly seconded by Commissioner Cowan-Williams and passed unanimously - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  8. Recorded vote

    Motion made by Vice Mayor Murvin to adjourn the meeting. Duly seconded by Commissioner Cowan-Williams and passed unanimously. - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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Motion made by Commissioner Boldin to rearrange agenda items with changes to the order of presentation. Duly seconded by Commissioner Cowan-Williams and passed unanimously

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Mayor Babb
  • Vice Mayor Murvin
  • Commissioner Boldin
  • Commissioner Cowan- Williams
  • Commissioner McPherson

Motion made by Vice Mayor Murvin to accept the proclamation declaring September 2024 as National Recovery Month. Duly seconded by Commissioner Cowan-Williams and passed unanimously.

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Mayor Babb
  • Vice Mayor Murvin
  • Commissioner Boldin
  • Commissioner Cowan-Williams
  • Commissioner McPherson

Motion made by Vice Mayor Murvin to accept the Consent Agenda. Duly seconded by Commissioner Cowan-Williams and passed unanimously.

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Mayor Babb
  • Vice Mayor Murvin
  • Commissioner Boldin
  • Commissioner Cowan-Williams
  • Commissioner McPherson

Motion made by Commissioner McPherson to approve Resolution 2024-32. Duly seconded by Commissioner Boldin and passed unanimously.

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Mayor Babb
  • Vice Mayor Murvin
  • Commissioner Boldin
  • Commissioner Cowan-Williams
  • Commissioner McPherson

Motion made by Commissioner Boldin to approve Resolution 2024-33. Duly seconded by Vice Mayor Murvin and passed unanimously.

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Mayor Babb
  • Vice Mayor Murvin
  • Commissioner Boldin
  • Commissioner Cowan-Williams
  • Commissioner McPherson

Motion made by Vice Mayor Murvin to approve Resolution 2024-35. Duly seconded by Commissioner Boldin and passed unanimously

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Mayor Babb
  • Vice Mayor Murvin
  • Commissioner Boldin
  • Commissioner Cowan-Williams
  • Commissioner McPherson

Motion made by Commissioner McPherson for City Manager and City Clerk to have annual evaluation. Duly seconded by Commissioner Cowan-Williams and passed unanimously

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Mayor Babb
  • Vice Mayor Murvin
  • Commissioner Boldin
  • Commissioner Cowan Williams
  • Commissioner McPherson

Motion made by Vice Mayor Murvin to adjourn the meeting. Duly seconded by Commissioner Cowan-Williams and passed unanimously.

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Mayor Babb
  • Vice Mayor Murvin
  • Commissioner Boldin
  • Commissioner Cowan Williams
  • Commissioner McPherson

Record text

No recording or transcript is held for this meeting.

Meeting record textCity Commission Regular Meeting (2024-08-27)

CITY OF PAHOKEE

MINUTES

City Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 6:00 PM

Pahokee Commission Chambers 360 East Main Street Pahokee, Florida 33476

CITY COMMISSION: Keith W. Babb, Jr., Mayor Clara Murvin, Vice Mayor Derrick Boldin, Commissioner Sanquetta Cowan-Williams, Commissioner Everett D. McPherson, Sr., Commissioner

CHARTER OFFICERS:

Nylene Clarke, City Clerk

Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq., City Attorney

* * *

AGENDA

A. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Babb at 6:07 PM.

B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Vice Mayor Murvin led the Invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

C. ROLL CALL

PRESENT

Mayor Keith W. Babb, Jr. Vice Mayor Clara Murvin Commissioner Derrick Boldin Commissioner Sanquetta Cowan-Williams Commissioner Everett D. McPherson, Sr. Michael E. Jackson. Interim City Manager Chan Bryant Abney, Acting City Attorney Nohemi Polanco, Acting City Clerk

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

Motion made by Commissioner Boldin to rearrange agenda items with changes to the order of presentation. Duly seconded by Commissioner Cowan-Williams and passed unanimously Voting Yea: Mayor Babb, Vice Mayor Murvin, Commissioner Boldin, Commissioner Cowan- Williams, Commissioner McPherson

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

1. Oikos Development Corporation - Everglades Townhomes Update

2. Third Quarter Financial Report

3. RESOLUTION 2024-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CANCELLATION OF THE SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 CITY COMMISSION MEETING AND RESCHEDULING THE MEETING FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2024; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

4. Mayor's Proclamation - Expression of Sympathy - Former Mayor James Paul "JP" Sasser

F. CONSENT AGENDA

4. Proclamation - Declaring September 2024 as National Recovery Month

5. April 23, 2024 City Commission Workshop Minutes

Motion made by Vice Mayor Murvin to accept the proclamation declaring September 2024 as National Recovery Month. Duly seconded by Commissioner Cowan-Williams and passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Mayor Babb, Vice Mayor Murvin, Commissioner Boldin, Commissioner Cowan-Williams, Commissioner McPherson

* * *

DOCUMENTS TO COMPORT WITH THIS RESOLUTION AND WITH PNC BANKING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Motion made by Vice Mayor Murvin to accept the Consent Agenda. Duly seconded by Commissioner Cowan-Williams and passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Mayor Babb, Vice Mayor Murvin, Commissioner Boldin, Commissioner Cowan-Williams, Commissioner McPherson

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

1. Update - City Projects

I. RESOLUTION(S)

H. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR ORDINANCES

1. RESOLUTION 2024-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, REQUIRING PUBLIC INTERVIEWS AND PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS FOR THE POSITIONS OF CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Motion made by Commissioner McPherson to approve Resolution 2024-32. Duly seconded by Commissioner Boldin and passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Mayor Babb, Vice Mayor Murvin, Commissioner Boldin Commissioner Cowan-Williams, Commissioner McPherson

2. RESOLUTION 2024-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TERMINATE THE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA AND JPDT HOLDINGS CORP; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Motion made by Commissioner Boldin to approve Resolution 2024-33. Duly seconded by Vice Mayor Murvin and passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Mayor Babb, Vice Mayor Murvin, Commissioner Boldin Commissioner Cowan-Williams, Commissioner McPherson

3. RESOLUTION 2024-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FOR EXTERNAL AUDITING SERVICES FROM HCT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND CONSULTANTS, LLC IN RESPONSE TO CITY OF PAHOKEE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #2024-02; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE COMPENSATION AND BRING BACK A RECOMMENDATION FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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