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Regular Commission Meeting (2025-12-11)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 · Government meeting record

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The LaBelle City Commission approved new payment methods for utility deposits, authorized special event permits for the Swamp Cabbage Parade, and discussed local traffic safety and emergency equipment purchases. The meeting also addressed administrative items including the approval of the November check register and staff reports.

Why it matters

Residents can now pay utility deposits via credit or debit card in person, online, or over the phone, and the city has officially moved forward with planning for the upcoming Swamp Cabbage Parade.

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Recorded votes

4 recorded votes0 split

Split votes (0)

Every recorded vote passed unanimously.

Unanimous votes (4)

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1. Presentations

Yes
4
No
0
Recused
0
How they voted (4)
Mayor Wilkinsyes
Vice Mayor Raticayes
Commissioner Sprattyes
Commissioner Vargas Commissioner Hollandyes
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2. Consent Agenda Items for Consideration

Yes
5
No
0
Recused
0
How they voted (5)
Mayor Wilkinsyes
Vice Mayor Raticayes
Commissioner Sprattyes
Commissioner Vargasyes
Commissioner Hollandyes
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3. Public Hearings and/or Ordinances None.

Yes
4
No
0
Recused
0
How they voted (4)
Mayor Wilkinsyes
Vice Mayor Raticayes
Commissioner Sprattyes
Commissioner Vargas Commissioner Hollandyes
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4. Adjournment

Yes
4
No
0
Recused
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How they voted (4)
Mayor Wilkinsyes
Vice Mayor Raticayes
Commissioner Sprattyes
Commissioner Vargas Commissioner Hollandyes

People and votes

Commissioner Spratt

4 recorded votes

  1. Recorded voteItem 1

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

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  2. Recorded voteItem 2

    2. Consent Agenda Items for Consideration - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  3. Recorded voteItem 3

    3. Public Hearings and/or Ordinances None. - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  4. Recorded voteItem 4

    4. Adjournment - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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Record text

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Meeting record textRegular Commission Meeting (2025-12-11)

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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