CITY OF PAHOKEE CITY OF PAHOKEE MINUTES 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-Wiliams 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 City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Streamed by YouTube - LIMITED CAPACITY Page 2 of 4 May 27, 2025 AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Babb called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Boldin led the Invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. C. ROLL CALL PRESENT Mayor Keith W. Babb, Jr. Vice Mayor Sanquetta Cowan-Williams Commissioner Derrick Boldin Commissioner Everett D. McPherson, Sr. Commissioner James H. Scott Michael E. Jackson, City Manager Burnadette Norris-Weeks, City Attorney Nylene Clarke, City Clerk D. ADDITIONS OF EMERGENCY BASIS FROM CITY MANAGER, DELETIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS Motion made by Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams to accept the agenda as printed. Duly seconded by Commissioner Boldin and passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Mayor Babb, Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams, Commissioner Boldin, Commissioner McPherson, Commissioner Scott E. PRESENTATIONS /1 PROCLAMATIONS / PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (agenda items only) 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 City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Streamed by YouTube - LIMITED CAPACITY Page 3 of 4 May 27, 2025 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 F. CONSENT AGENDA 1. May 13, 2025 City Commission Meeting Minutes Motion made by Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams to accept the Consent Agenda. Duly seconded by Commissioner Boldin and passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Mayor Babb, Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams, Commissioner Boldin, Commissioner McPherson, Commissioner Scott G. OLD BUSINESS (discussion ofexisting activities or previously held events, ifany) 1. Update - City Projects 2. Follow-Up Discussion on Resolution 2025-29 Independence Day Fireworks Display Motion made by Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams to prepare for next year versus this year for fireworks and to start getting quotes for next year due to the cost. Duly seconded by Commissioner McPherson and passed 4-1. Voting Yea: Mayor Babb, Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams, Commissioner McPherson, Commissioner Scott Voting Nay: Commissioner Boldin H. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR ORDINANCES I. RESOLUTIONIS) J. NEW BUSINESS (presentation by city manager of activity or upcoming event, ifany) 1. Discussion and direction for a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting by June 24, 2025 - Commissioner McPherson Following the discussion, the City Attorney suggested June 17, 2025, as the date for her to administer a board training. 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) The City Commission conceptually agreed to cancel the July 8, 2025 City Commission Meeting to allow for summer recess. A resolution will be brought back for formal action at the. June 10, 2025 Meeting. 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 Motion made by Commissioner Scott to have a street naming policy in place that can be brought back to the commission for consideration. Duly seconded by Vice Mayor Cowan- City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Streamed by YouTube - LIMITED CAPACITY Page 4 of 4 May 27, 2025 Williams and passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Mayor Babb, Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams, Commissioner Boldin, Commissioner McPherson, Commissioner Scott Motion made by Commissioner Scott for discussion and direction to give Parks and Recreation $25,000. Duly seconded by Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams and passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Mayor Babb, Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams, Commissioner Boldin, Commissioner McPherson, Commissioner Scott Commissioner Scott moved that the City Commission authorize the filing ofa a civil lawsuit for the misappropriation of City assets against Chandler Williamson, Rodney Lucas, Jongelene Adams, and Greg Thompson. Commissioner McPherson seconded the motion. The City Attorney requested to speak with Commissioner Scott offline to discuss the matter further. After brief deliberation, Commissioner Scott agreed to defer action. The Commission took no further action on the motion at this time. O. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (items not on the agenda) P. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER (community events, feel good amouncements, ifany) Q. ADJOURN Motion made by Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams to adjourn the meeting. Duly seconded by Commissioner McPherson and passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Mayor Babb, Vice Mayor Cowan-Williams, Commissioner Boldin, Commissioner McPherson, Commissioner Scott There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Babb adjourned the meeting at 8:14 PM. M Rs <X Mayor Keith W. Babb, Jr. M ATTEST: Nylene Clarke, CMC, City Clerk