City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY OF PAHOKEE AGENDA City Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 12, 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 Everett D. McPherson, Sr. Commissioner James H. Scott Vacant Seat 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 August 12, 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. 2025 Legislative Session Update/Presentation - Senator Gayle Harrell, Representative Meg Weinberger, and Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. 2. Proclamation - Honor and Recognition to Pahokee Elementary School and Pahokee Middle-Senior High School for their academic achievement and success 3. Proclamation - Honoring and Recognizing Dr. Pierre F. CONSENT AGENDA G. OLD BUSINESS (discussion of existing activities or previously held events, if any) H. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR ORDINANCES I. RESOLUTION(S) 1. RESOLUTION 2025-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, REAPPOINTING PATRICIA WALLACE TO THE ZONING/ADJUSTMENT/PLANNING BOARD FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2. RESOLUTION 2025-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPOINTING TWO NEW MEMBERS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD TO FILL TWO UNEXPIRED TERMS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3. RESOLUTION 2025-47 RESOLUTION 2025-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE ZONING/ADJUSTMENT/PLANNING BOARD FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 4. RESOLUTION 2025-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAHOKEE AND PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR FUNDING OF CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, AS SET FORTH HERETO IN EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Streamed by YouTube – LIMITED CAPACITY Page 3 of 3 August 12, 2025 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) 1. Discussion of Empower Healthcare Incorporated's Letter - Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams K. REPORT OF THE MAYOR L. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER 1. Bank statements for all city accounts for the past year 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)