City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY OF PAHOKEE AGENDA City Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 26, 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 November 26, 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. Presentation of Certificates for Completion of the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials (IEMO) II - Vice Mayor Clara Murvin, Commissioner Sanquetta Cowan- Williams, and Commissioner Everett D. McPherson, Sr. 2. New Staff Introduction - Raquel Prince, Director of Human Resources F. CONSENT AGENDA 1. April 23, 2024 City Commission Meeting Minutes 2. May 6, 2024 City Commission Special Meeting Minutes 3. May 28, 2024 City Commission Meeting Minutes 4. June 11, 2024 City Commission Workshop Minutes 5. June 11, 2024 City Commission Meeting Minutes 6. June 25, 2024 City Commission Meeting Minutes 7. July 9, 2024 City Commission Meeting Minutes 8. July 23, 2024 City Commission Meeting Minutes 9. August 13, 2024 City Commission Meeting Minutes 10. August 27, 2024 City Commission Budget Workshop Minutes 11. August 27, 2024 City Commission Meeting Minutes 12. September 11, 2024 City Commission Meeting Minutes 13. September 24, 2024 City Commission Meeting Minutes 14. October 22, 2024 City Commission Workshop Minutes 15. October 22, 2024 City Commission Meeting Minutes 16. November 8, 2024 City Commission Special Meeting Minutes 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) City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Streamed by YouTube – LIMITED CAPACITY Page 3 of 3 November 26, 2024 1. RESOLUTION 2024-50 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MICHAEL E. JACKSON TO BECOME THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A”. 2. RESOLUTION 2024-53 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA PERTAINING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3. RESOLUTION 2024-54 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION BETWEEN PALM BEACH COUNTY AND THE CITY OF PAHOKEE TO CARRY OUT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM, EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM, 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 and direction on the close out of ARPA projects and funds 2. Discussion of Performance Evaluation for City Clerk and City Manager 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)