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1. Consent Agenda Items for Consideration
2. Adjournment
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1. Consent Agenda Items for Consideration - Voted yes; the record reports passed.
Official record2. Adjournment - Voted yes; the record reports passed.
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CITY OF LABELLE
MINUTES
City Commission Budget Workshop & Special Meeting Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM
LaBelle Commission Chambers 481 West Hickpochee Ave LaBelle, FL 33975
CITY COMMISSION:
Julie C. Wilkins., Mayor
Kevin Holland, Commissioner
Jackie Ratica, Vice Mayor
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 workshop/special meeting was called to order by Mayor Wilkins at 3:00 PM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT
Mayor Julie C. Wilkins
Commissioner Hugo Vargas
Vice Mayor Jackie Ratica
Commissioner Kevin Holland via Teams
Deputy City Clerk Tijauna Warner
City Attorney Derek Rooney
Commissioner Vargas led the invocation, Vice Mayor Ratica led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Consent Agenda Items for Consideration
Mayor Wilkins contacted Sue Moss by phone to discuss a proposed $9,000 donation to the LaBelle Museum to support the hiring of part-time staff, enabling the museum to extend its hours of operation throughout the week. The conversation also included the possibility of the LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation (LDRC) providing additional staffing support. Following a productive discussion, Sue Moss expressed her agreement with all proposed terms.
A. Insurance Rates & Plans
Lisa Awbrey (Human Resource Director) gave a brief overview of insurance options. A discussion ensued.
Motion made by Commissioner Vargas to approve the Base Plan and HSA 05180/-1 for employees to select, Seconded by Vice Mayor Ratica. Mayor Wilkins called for the question. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion made by Vice Mayor Ratica to approve Plan 3 not to exceed rate, Seconded by Commissioner Holland. Mayor Wilkins called for the question. A discussion ensued. Vice Mayor Ratica amended her motion to Plan 3 not to exceed rate and remove the cap for vacate building, industrial, and commercial. Seconded by Commissioner Holland. Mayor Wilkins called for the question. Motion passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Mayor Wilkins. Vice Mayor Ratica. Commissioner Vargas. Commissioner
Voting Yea: Mayor Wilkins, Vice Mayor Ratica, Commissioner Vargas, Commissioner Holland
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5. Adjournment
Motion made by Vice Mayor Ratica to adjourn the workshop/special meeting, Seconded by Commissioner Vargas. Mayor Wilkins called for the question. Motion passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Mayor Wilkins, Vice Mayor Ratica, Commissioner Vargas, Commissioner Holland
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Wilkins adjourned the meeting at 3:37 PM.
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Julie C. Wilkins, Mayor
ATTEST: Tijauna Warner, MPA, MMC, City Clerk
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