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6 recorded votes
Motion made by Commissioner Vargas to allow Commissioner Spratt to attend the meeting via phone, Seconded by Commissioner Ratica. Mayor Wilkins called for the question - Voted yes; the record reports passed.
Official recordMotion made by Mayor Wilkins to approve the appointment of Kevin Holland as Tax Assessor Commissioner, Seconded by Commissioner Vargas. Mayor Wilkins called for the question - Voted yes; the record reports passed.
Official recordMotion made by Commissioner Ratica to approve moving forward with the name change of Collier Avenue to Nora's Lane, Seconded by Commissioner Vargas. Mayor Wilkins called for the question - Voted yes; the record reports passed.
Official recordMotion made by Commissioner Vargas to approve the Ten-8 Fire Safety Ladder Truck Proposal, Seconded by Commissioner Ratica. Mayor Wilkins called for the question. A discussion ensued - Voted yes; the record reports passed.
Official recordMotion made by Commissioner Ratica to approve staff to proceed with a mural and authorizing the Mayor to send a letter to FDOT, Seconded by Commissioner Vargas. Mayor Wilkins called for the question. A discussion ensued - Voted yes; the record reports passed.
Official recordMotion made by Commissioner Vargas to approve removing fluoride from the city water, Seconded by Commissioner Ratica. Mayor Wilkins called for the question. A discussion ensued - Voted yes; the record reports passed.
Official recordMotion made by Commissioner Vargas to allow Commissioner Spratt to attend the meeting via phone, Seconded by Commissioner Ratica. Mayor Wilkins called for the question
passedYes 3No 0Recused 0
Voted yes
Motion made by Mayor Wilkins to approve the appointment of Kevin Holland as Tax Assessor Commissioner, Seconded by Commissioner Vargas. Mayor Wilkins called for the question
passedYes 4No 0Recused 0
Voted yes
Motion made by Commissioner Ratica to approve moving forward with the name change of Collier Avenue to Nora's Lane, Seconded by Commissioner Vargas. Mayor Wilkins called for the question
passedYes 3No 0Recused 0
Voted yes
Motion made by Commissioner Vargas to approve the Ten-8 Fire Safety Ladder Truck Proposal, Seconded by Commissioner Ratica. Mayor Wilkins called for the question. A discussion ensued
passedYes 4No 0Recused 0
Voted yes
Motion made by Commissioner Ratica to approve staff to proceed with a mural and authorizing the Mayor to send a letter to FDOT, Seconded by Commissioner Vargas. Mayor Wilkins called for the question. A discussion ensued
passedYes 4No 0Recused 0
Voted yes
Motion made by Commissioner Vargas to approve removing fluoride from the city water, Seconded by Commissioner Ratica. Mayor Wilkins called for the question. A discussion ensued
passedYes 3No 1Recused 0
Voted yes
Voted no
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CITY OF LABELLE
MINUTES
Regular Commission Meeting Thursday, May 08, 2025, at 5:30 PM
LaBelle Commission Chambers 481 West Hickpochee Ave LaBelle, FL 33975
CITY COMMISSION:
Julie C. Wilkins., Mayor
Kevin Holland, Commissioner
Bobbie Spratt, Commissioner
Jackie Ratica, Commissioner
Hugo Vargas, Commissioner
ADMINISTRATION:
Tijauna Warner, BAS, 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 5:30 PM.
Motion made by Commissioner Vargas to allow Commissioner Spratt to attend the meeting via phone, Seconded by Commissioner Ratica. Mayor Wilkins called for the question. Motion passed (3-0).
Voting Yea: Mayor Wilkins, Commissioner Ratica, Commissioner Vargas
3. Roll Call
PRESENT
Mayor Julie C. Wilkins
Commissioner Jackie Ratica
Commissioner Bobbie Spratt via phone
Commissioner Hugo Vargas
City Attorney Derek Rooney
Deputy City Clerk Tijauna Warner
4. Additions of Emergency Basis From Mayor, Deletions and Approval of Agenda Items
A. Approval of Appointing Kevin Holland as Tax Assessor Commissioner
Motion made by Mayor Wilkins to approve the appointment of Kevin Holland as Tax Assessor Commissioner, Seconded by Commissioner Vargas. Mayor Wilkins called for the question. Motion passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Mayor Wilkins, Commissioner Ratica, Commissioner Spratt, Commissioner Vargas
A. Supporting Mobility in LaBelle - Western Transportation Institute (WTI) Natalie Villwock-Witte and David Kack gave a brief overview of roadway mobility in LaBelle.
C. Mary Bartoshuk Certificate of Recognition
5. Presentations
Moved to June 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting Agenda.
B. Swearing-In Ceremony - Newly Appointed Tax Assessor Commissioner Kevin Holland
Mayor Wilkins called Shandeya Thomas (Vice Secretary, Ford and Sunset) to the podium to request changing the name of Collier Street to Nora's Lane.
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Motion made by Commissioner Ratica to approve moving forward with the name change of Collier Avenue to Nora's Lane, Seconded by Commissioner Vargas. Mayor Wilkins called for the question. Motion passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Mayor Wilkins, Commissioner Holland, Commissioner Ratica, Commissioner Spratt, Commissioner Vargas
6. Consent Agenda Items for Consideration
(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 April Check Register B. Approval of April Minutes: April 10, 2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes
C. Approval of Staff Reports:
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