City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY OF PAHOKEE AGENDA City Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 27, 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 27, 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 - Declaring the First Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day 2. Proclamations Recognizing Students for Earning a Level 5 on State Assessments (2023– 2024) Pahokee Elementary IB World School: Alijah Cunningham – ELA, Math & Science Nelson Figueroa – ELA & Math Cameron Hilton – ELA & Math Samaria Howard – ELA & Math Christian Howze – ELA & Math Taylor Wells – ELA & Math K.E. Cunningham / Canal Point Elementary: Sara Cid – ELA & Math Carter Hill – ELA & Math Jerkevious Woods – ELA & Math Pahokee Middle Senior High (IB World School): Joshua Alvarez – ELA & Math Randy Arredondo – ELA & Math William Baltazar – Biology, ELA & Geometry EOC Xyllah Gibson – ELA & Math Alfonso Orozco – ELA, Math & Civics Kate Paniagua – ELA, Geometry & Civics David Roa – ELA & U.S. History Brandon Watson – ELA & Math City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Streamed by YouTube – LIMITED CAPACITY Page 3 of 3 May 27, 2025 F. CONSENT AGENDA 1. May 13, 2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes G. OLD BUSINESS (discussion of existing activities or previously held events, if any) 1. Update - City Projects 2. Follow-Up Discussion on Resolution 2025-29 – Independence Day Fireworks Display H. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR ORDINANCES I. RESOLUTION(S) J. NEW BUSINESS (presentation by city manager of activity or upcoming event, if any) 1. Discussion and direction for a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting by June 24, 2025 - Commissioner McPherson 2. Discussion and direction for cancellation of July 8, 2025 City Commission Meeting – City Commission Summer Recess (To bring back to June 10th Meeting if conceptually agreed upon) K. REPORT OF THE MAYOR L. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER 1. Update on request for HCT Certified Public Accountants and Consultants LLC to provide audit(s) update 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)