CITY OF LABELLE  Cityof LaBelle  MINUTES  City Commission Workshop Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 4:00 PM LaBelle Commission Chambers 481 West Hickpochee Avenue LaBelle, Florida 33935 CITY COMMISSION: Julie C. Wilkins., Mayor Daniel Akin, Commissioner Jackie Ratica, Commissioner Bobbie Spratt, Commissioner Hugo Vargas, Commissioner ADMINISTRATION: Tijauna Warner, BAS, MMC, Deputy City Clerk Derek Rooney, Esq., City Attorney Mitchell Wills, Superintendent PW    City Commission Workshop LIMITED CAPACITY August 8, 2024  Page 2 of2  MINUTES  A. CALLTOORDER  The meeting was called to order by Mayor Wilkins at 4:03 PM. B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Commissioner Vargas led the invocation, Commissioner Akin led the Pledge of Allegiance.  C.  ROLLCALL PRESENT Mayor. Julie C. Wilkins Commissioner Daniel Akin Commissioner Jackie Ratica Commissioner Bobbie Spratt Commissioner Hugo Vargas Deputy City Clerk Tijauna Warner City Attorney Derek Rooney arrives @ 4:20 p.m.  Lilly Davenport delivered a concise update on the current status oft the City ofLaBelle's Fire Department, including details on call responses from neighboring cities. Additionally, she provided an overview oft the City ofLaBelle Animal Control budget, highlighting the inclusion ofai new Doug Morgan provided an explanation for the transition oft the part-time kennel technician position to a full-time role, the addition ofa new officer position, and the procurement ofa new truck. These changes, necessitated by growing population and increasing call volumes, have led to a  officer position.  budget increase of$110,000, which prompted a discussion.  There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Wilkins adjourned the workshop at 5:11 PM.  Suna6  BAS, MMC, City Clerk  E