CITY OF LABELLE  Cityof, CLaBelle  MINUTES  City Commission Regular Meeting Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 5:30 PM LaBelle Commission Chambers 481 West Hickpochee Avenue LaBelle, Florida 33935 CITY COMMISSION: Julie C. Wilkins., Mayor Dainel Akin, Commissioner Jackie Ratica, Commissioner Bobbie Spratt, Commissioner Hugo Vargas, Commissioner ADMINISTRATION: Tijauna Warner, Deputy City Clerk Derek Rooney, Esq., City Attorney Mitchell Wills, Superintendent PW    City Commission Regular Meeting LIMITED CAPACITY June 13, 2024  Page 2 of6  MINUTES  A. CALLTOORDER  The meeting was called to order by Mayor Wilkins at 5:42 PM. B. INVOCATION, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  (waived by. Mayor Wilkins)  C. ROLL CALL PRESENT Mayor. Julie C. Wilkins Commissioner Dainel Akin Commissioner Jackie Ratica Commissioner Bobbie Spratt Commissioner Hugo Vargas City Attorney Derek Rooney Deputy City Clerk Tijauna Warner  Motion moved by Commissioner Spratt to approve. Item. 3 being relocated to the beginning ofthe agenda, Motion seconded. by Commissioner Vargas. Mayor Wilkins called for questions. Motion Voting Yea: Mayor Wilkins, Commissioner. Akin, Commissioner. Ratica, Commissioner Spratt,  passed unanimously (5-0). Commissioner Vargas  1. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS  (Limited to. 3 minutes per person)  Public comments were provided by. John Wilson (resident), Allen Pickles (resident), Robert Fox (resident), Loretta Byerly (resident), Kevin Smith (resident), Christine Starrett (resident), Bruce Dixon (resident), Joel B. Hendry (resident), Hector Nunez (resident), and Ray. Johnson (resident).  2. PUBLIC HEARINGS  a) Proposed Parking Fee Ordinance 2024 - 06 (first reading) Mr. Rooney read Ordinance 2024 - 06t title into the record.  ORDINANCE 2024 = 06 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE. CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE CITY OF LABELLE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER Z,ADMINSTRATION: AMENDING, ARTICLEI,IN GENERAL; CHAFTERIATRAFFICA AMENDING ARTICLE II, PARKING; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING Motion moved by Commissioner Ratica to approve Ordinance 2024-06, Motion seconded by Commissioner Vargas. Mayor Wilkins called for questions. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). Voting Keas: Mayor Wilkins, Commissioner. Akin, Commissioner Ratica, Commissioner Spratt,  FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR. AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Commissioner Vargas    City Commission Regular Meeting LIMITED CAPACITY June 13, 2024  Page 30 of6  b) Seay Setback Variance - Resolution 2024- -07 Mr. Rooney read Resolution 2024-071 tile into the record.  RESOLUTION 2024-( 07 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING Al LOAN, NOT TO EXCEED $387,765, FROM FIRST BANK' TO THE CITY OF LABELLE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A 2024 TOP MOUNT PUMPER FIRE TRUCK FOR THE CITY OF LABELLE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FOR PAYING COSTS RELATED TO SUCH LOAN; DETERMINING THAT SUCH LOAN WITH FIRST BANK IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY OF LABELLE AND AW ARD ING SUCH LOAN TO FIRST BANK BY NEGOTIATED SALE; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFICIALS AND OFFICERS OF THE CITY TO DO ALL THINGS DEEMED NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH LOAN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND Motion moved by Commissioner Ratica to approve Resolution 2024- 07, Motion seconded by Commissioner Vargas. Mayor Wilkins called for questions. Motion passed (4-1). Voting Yea: Commissioner Akin, Commissioner Ratica, Commissioner Spratt, Commissioner  PROVIDING ANI EFFECTIVE DATE.  Vargas  Voting Nay: Mayor Wilkins  3.  NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS FOR CONSIDERAION  (This. section of the agenda allows for comments, from the public to speak. Each. speaker will be given a total oft three (3) minutes to comment.. A public comment card should be completed andi 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 andj for the  record. Limited to. 15 minutes per item.)  a) RViP Proposal  Mr. Rooney informed us that thel R ViProfessional Service. Agreement was approved; Motion moved by Commissioner Spratt to approve R ViProfessional. Service. Agreement, Motion seconded by Commissioner Akin. Mayor Wilkins called for questions. Motion, passed Voting Kea: Mayor Wilkins, Commissioner. Akin, Commissioner Ratica, Commissioner  however, it was not subsequently executed.  unanimously (5-0). Spratt, Commissioner Vargas b) Wheeler Easement. Agreement the city and the owner.  Mr. Rooney provided a concise overview oft the Wheeler Easement Agreement and advised that achieving a definitive. agreement: requires a clear easement supported by surveys from both Motion moved by Commissioner Vargas to approve the Wheeler Easement. Agreement with revised legal description, Motion seconded by Commissioner Spratt. Mayor Wilkins called  for questions. Motion, passed unanimously (5-0).    City Commission Regular Meeting LIMITED CAPACITY June 13, 2024  Page 4 of6  Voting Yea: Mayor Wilkins, Commissioner. Akin, Commissioner Ratica, Commissioner  Spratt, Commissioner Vargas Belle. Arbor Re-plat #4  Mr. Rooney advised the original plat did not clearly designate responsibility for the roads, leaving uncertainty regarding whether it falls under thej jurisdiction oft the HOA or the city. To effectively achieve our objectives, Mr. Peregrine's proposed solution involves undertaking: are- platting process. This process aims to explicitly dedicate the roads that the city has indicated willingness to accept directly to municipal authority, ensuring clarity and alignment with our Motion moved by Commissioner Spratt to approve Belle Arbor Re-plat #4, Motion seconded by Commissioner Vargas. Mayor Wilkins called for questions. Motion passed unanimously Voting Kea: Mayor Wilkins, Commissioner. Akin, Commissioner, Ratica, Commissioner  goals. A discussion ensued.  (5-0).  Spratt, Commissioner Vargas  d) Ben Moore Pulte/Caloosa Cove Plat & HOA Documents  Mr. Rooney explained this is regarding the Ben Moore subdivision. We have conducteda thorough review ofthel HOA obligations to ensure there are no encumbrances on the city. In this scenario, thel homeowners association will manage all internal affairs, while your role involves approving thej plat in accordance with the previously authorized concept. Motion moved by Commissioner. Ratica to approve Ben Moore Pulte/Caloosa Plat & HOA Documents, Motion seconded by Commissioner Vargas. Mayor Wilkins called for questions. Voting Yea: Mayor Wilkins, Commissioner. Akin, Commissioner Ratica, Commissioner  Motion passed unanimously (5-0). Spratt, Commissioner Vargas  Resolution 2024 - 08 Clean Water SAHFI SRF Loan 2024  Mr. Rooney advised that wei need to file these resolutions that projects have been approved by the commission, authorizing thej pledge of our utility funds to repay the loans. A discussion Motion moved by Commissioner Vargas to approve Resolution 2024- 08, Motion seconded by Commissioner. Akin. Mayor Wilkins called for questions. Motion passed unanimously (5- Voting Yea: Mayor Wilkins, Commissioner. Akin, Commissioner Ratica, Commissioner  ensued. 0).  Spratt, Commissioner Vargas  Resolution 2024 - 091 Drinking Water SAHFI SRF Loan 2024  Motion moved by Commissioner, Akin to approve. Resolution 2024- 09, Motion seconded by Commissioner Vargas. Mayor Wilkins called for questions. Motion passed unanimously (5- Voting Yea: Mayor Wilkins, Commissioner. Akin, Commissioner. Ratica, Commissioner  0).  Spratt, Commissioner Vargas    City Commission Regular Meeting LIMITED CAPACITY June 13, 2024  Page 5 of6  4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION and placed on the regular agendaj forj further discussion.)  (Any commissioner or citizen may request to have an item removed from the consent agenda  a) Approval of May Check Register b) Approval of Staff Reports:  HCSO-Lt. Hudson Fire Department - Brent Stevens Building Department - Mark Lynch Code Enforcement - Zane Mungillo Planning & Zoning - Alexis Crespo Finance - Gracie Morton Public Works - Mitchell Wills Woodard & Curran  Four Waters Engineering -Laura Constantino  Motion moved by Commissioner Spratt to approve Consent. Agenda Items, Motion seconded by Commissioner Vargas. Mayor Wilkins called for questions. Motion passed unanimously Voting Yea: Mayor Wilkins, Commissioner. Akin, Commissioner Ratica, Commissioner  (5-0).  Spratt, Commissioner Vargas  CITY RELATED BUSINESS BY COMMISSIONERS  Commissioner Vargas reported on his recent activities, stating that he spoke at St. Matthews and commended their performance. He also attended a golft tournament at] LaBelle High School and shared his positive experience attending a boxing match at the Mudge Range. Commissioner Vargas recommended utilizing the Civic Center for boxing matches on a regular basis, suggesting three to four times a year, and urged the commission to endorse this initiative. Furthermore, he requested that FPL assess city buildings to identify opportunities for reducing energy consumption. Commissioner Vargas also mentioned his approval to serve on the Habitat for Humanity Board and noted that he is arranging a tour ofl Hendry County; Commissioner Spratt advised that she and Mitch visited thel Health Department about thel H2A and Commissioner Ratica requested progress on the LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Park Project. She emphasized the urgency of obtaining necessary documentation from Mr. Rooney toj proceed Commissioner Ratica informed us that she was aware oft the upcoming payment for the 4th ofJuly event. She had a question regarding the handling of funds. Last month, it was stated that the city would cover expenses up to $10,000. However, Commissioner Ratica was under the impression that this amount was intended for reimbursement, specifically for expenses) related to Brent and the Commissioner Akin emphasized the importance of the commission providing assistance to Moss Mayor Wilkins advised we still haven'ti found a finance director and Ms. Morton will be done on July 4, 2024. Shè advised Ms. Lily Davenport came to City Hall to meet with staff after the  advised they're under as many restrictions as we are. with contractor selection and bidding for Phase 1.  fire department's involvement. A discussion ensued.  Landing.    City Commission Regular Meeting LIMITED CAPACITY June 13, 2024  Page6of6  auditors gave her great reviews. Mayor Wilkins recommended the commission approve hiring Ms. Motion moved by Commissioner Spratt to approve hiring Ms. Lily Davenport as aj financial consultant, Motion seconded by Commissioner Ratica. Mayor Wilkins called for questions. Voting Yea: Mayor Wilkins, Commissioner. Akin, Commissioner Ratica, Commissioner Spratt, There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Wilkins adjourned thei meeting at 7:571 PM.  Lily as a financial consultant. A discussion ensued.  Motion passed unanimously (5-0). Commissioner Vargas  Julie C. Wilkins, Mayor ub  Warner,  - ATTEST:Tijauna  MMC, City Clerk