City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY OF PAHOKEE AGENDA 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: Michael E. Jackson, Interim City Manager Nylene Clarke, City Clerk Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq., City Attorney [TENTATIVE: SUBJECT TO REVISION] City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Streamed by YouTube – LIMITED CAPACITY Page 2 of 3 August 27, 2024 AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL D. ADDITIONS OF EMERGENCY BASIS FROM CITY MANAGER, DELETIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS E. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS / PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS / PUBLIC COMMENTS (agenda items only) (This section of the agenda allows for comments from the public to speak. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3) minutes to comment. A public comment card should be completed and returned to the City Clerk. When you are called to speak, please go to the podium or unmute your device, and prior to addressing the Commission, state your name and address for the record) 1. Oikos Development Corporation - Everglades Townhomes Update 2. Third Quarter Financial Report 3. Mayor's Proclamation - Expression of Sympathy - Former Mayor James Paul "JP" Sasser 4. Proclamation - Declaring September 2024 as National Recovery Month F. CONSENT AGENDA 1. April 23, 2024 City Commission Workshop Minutes 2. 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. 3. RESOLUTION 2024-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE SIGNATORIES FOR VARIOUS BANK ACCOUNTS OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE AT PNC BANK, N.A; RECOGNIZING, NYLENE CLARKE, CITY CLERK, AS AN ADDITIONAL SIGNATORY, AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO COMPORT WITH THIS RESOLUTION AND WITH PNC BANKING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. G. OLD BUSINESS (discussion of existing activities or previously held events, if any) 1. Update - City Projects H. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR ORDINANCES I. RESOLUTION(S) 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. 2. RESOLUTION 2024-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Streamed by YouTube – LIMITED CAPACITY Page 3 of 3 August 27, 2024 TERMINATE THE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA AND JPDT HOLDINGS CORP; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 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. 4. RESOLUTION 2024-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE FLORIDA, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO 29 PERTAINING TO RESOLUTION #2016-20 AND THE CONTRACT WITH ROSSO SITE DEVELOPMENT INC. FOR THE BARFIELD HIGHWAY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT “A” HERETO; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. J. NEW BUSINESS (presentation by city manager of activity or upcoming event, if any) 1. Discussion of City Manager Evaluation K. REPORT OF THE MAYOR L. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER M. REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OF COMMISSIONERS, IF ANY O. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (items not on the agenda) P. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER (community events, feel good announcements, if any) Q. ADJOURN _______________________________________________________________________________________ _____________ Any citizen of the audience wishing to appear before the City Commission to speak with reference to any agenda or non-agenda item must complete the “Request for Appearance and Comment” form and present completed form to the City Clerk prior to commencement of the meeting. Should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Reference: Florida Statutes 286.0105) In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this document can be made available in an alternate format upon request. Special accommodations can be provided upon request with three (3) days advance notice of any meeting, by contacting the Office of the City Clerk at 561-924-5534. If hearing impaired, contact Florida Relay at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (Voice), for assistance. (Reference: Florida Statutes 286.26)