City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY OF PAHOKEE AGENDA City Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM Pahokee Commission Chambers 360 East Main Street Pahokee, Florida 33476 CITY COMMISSION: Mayor Keith W. Babb, Jr. Vice Mayor Sanquetta Cowan-Williams Commissioner Derrick Boldin Commissioner Everett D. McPherson, Sr. Commissioner James H. Scott CHARTER OFFICERS: Michael E. Jackson, City Manager Nylene Clarke, City Clerk Burnadette Norris-Weeks, P.A., City Attorney [TENTATIVE: SUBJECT TO REVISION] City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Streamed by YouTube – LIMITED CAPACITY Page 2 of 3 May 13, 2025 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. Proclamation - May 18-24, 2025 as National Public Works Week 2. Lutheran Services Florida Inc. - Laura Conway, Director - Procurement and Contracts 3. 2nd Quarter FY 2024-2025 Financial Report - Joseph R. Martin, Interim Director of Finance F. CONSENT AGENDA 1. April 22, 2025 City Commission 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) 1. RESOLUTION 2025-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”, BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAHOKEE AND LUTHERAN SERVICES FLORIDA, INC. TO PROVIDE HEAD START SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2. RESOLUTION 2025-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CAREERSOURCE PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. AND THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, AS SET FORTH HERETO IN EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3. RESOLUTION 2025-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A STATE HIGHWAY LIGHTING, MAINTENANCE, AND COMPENSATION AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Streamed by YouTube – LIMITED CAPACITY Page 3 of 3 May 13, 2025 4. RESOLUTION 2025-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, PIGGYBACKING THE CITY OF PALATKA, LOBBYING SERVICES REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 2021-18; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED PIGGYBACK AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5. RESOLUTION 2025-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SECURE A FIREWORKS VENDOR FOR THE CITY OF PAHOKEE’S JULY 4TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $37,500.00; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. J. NEW BUSINESS (presentation by city manager of activity or upcoming event, if any) 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)