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6 recorded votes2 split
Split votes (2)
2. Non-Public Hearing Items for Consideration
Moved by Commissioner Spratt to approve · Seconded by Vice Mayor Ratica. Mayor Wilkins
Total
3
How they voted (3)
3. Non-Public Hearing Items for Consideration
Moved by Commissioner Holland to approve · Seconded by Mayor Wilkins. Mayor Wilkins
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3
How they voted (3)
Unanimous votes (4)
1. Presentations
4. Public Hearings and/or Ordinances
5. Motion made by Commissioner Vargas to approve Resolution 2026-02, Seconded by Co
6. Adjournment
6 recorded votes
1. Presentations - Voted yes; the record reports passed.
Official record2. Non-Public Hearing Items for Consideration - Voted no; the record reports failed.
Official record3. Non-Public Hearing Items for Consideration - Voted yes; the record reports passed.
Official record4. Public Hearings and/or Ordinances - Voted yes; the record reports passed.
Official record5. Motion made by Commissioner Vargas to approve Resolution 2026-02, Seconded by Co - Voted yes; the record reports passed.
Official record6. Adjournment - Voted yes; the record reports passed.
Official recordNo recording or transcript is held for this meeting.
CITY OF LABELLE
MINUTES
Regular Commission Meeting Thursday, January 08,2026, 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 5:33 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 City Deputy Clerk Tijauna Warner
Waived.
4. Additions of Emergency Basis From Mayor, Deletions and Approval of Agenda Items
A. RESIDENCE AT GRAND OAKS TREE REMOVAL PERMIT
5. Presentations
A. Bridge Financing for Capital Improvement Grants
Nicklas Rocca (Director) PFM Financial Advisors LLC presented bridge financing options to the City Commission for Capital Improvement Grants.
Voting Yea: Mayor Wilkins, Vice Mayor Ratica, Commissioner Spratt, Commissioner Vargas, Commissioner Holland
Commissioner Holland presented Lt. Allen Hudson with the Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Proclamation on behalf of the City of LaBelle City Commission.
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B. Drawbridge Painting - Clay Patterson Baird Clay Patterson Baird presented two paintings as a donation to the City. Virginia Yarce presented a request to add a fountain to the Arts of the Inland Gallery. Motion made by Commissioner Spratt to approve Arts of the Inland Gallery moving forward with their project and inputting the fountain, 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
(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 December Check Register
B. Approval of Minutes:
December 11,2025 City Commission Comprehensive Plan Workshop
December 11,2025 Local Planning Agency Meeting
December 11,2025 City Commission Meeting
C. Approval of Staff Reports:
-Fire Department- Chief Brent Stevens
-Building- Mark Lynch
-Code Enforcement- Zane Mungillo
D. RFQ/RFP 2025-01 Design-Build Services for the LaBelle Animal Control Shelter Phase One Shortlist
E. Recommendation of Award - ITB 2025-02 Helms Road Water Main Extension
G. RESOLUTION 2026-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY OF LABELLE'S PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST POLICY AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A" HERETO; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. Non-Public Hearing Items for Consideration
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(Limited to 15 minutes per item: 3-5 minutes optional presentation time with the remaining time for discussion by the Commission)
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