Votes at a glance: Hendry County BOCC actions on Feb. 10, 2026
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Summary
The board approved the consent agenda, a Sky Valley setback variance, a Park Avenue Ranch ATF special exception, Airglades STA #8, Harlem Academy STAs #2 and #3, and directed staff to draft a letter regarding the LaBelle Swamp Cabbage festival; several motions carried unanimously while the Swamp Cabbage letter passed 4–1.
At its Feb. 10 meeting the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners recorded the following formal actions and outcomes.
Consent agenda: Motion to approve the consent agenda was made (Commissioner Emma Byrd), seconded (Commissioner Michael Atkinson) and passed by voice vote.
VA25‑0005 (Sky Valley setback variance): The board conducted the public hearing and approved a variance to reduce rear and side setbacks (requested reductions resulting in a 3‑foot rear setback and 6‑foot side setback for placement of a shed), with staff noting a county‑initiated PUD amendment is being developed. Motion carried on roll‑call vote.
SE25‑001 (Park Avenue Ranch ATF special exception): The board approved a conditioned special exception allowing placement of an ATF license on 1.75 acres of an agricultural parcel; approval requires required permits, building code and fire/safety reviews. Motion by Commissioner Michael Atkinson, second by Commissioner Emma Byrd; roll‑call vote in favor.
Airglades Airport — Supplemental Task Authorization #8 (Tetra Tech): The board authorized STA #8 for Phase 2 post‑design services for approximately 4 miles of force main and associated bidding/inspection services for $340,045; staff said construction funding is secured via grant though final construction costs remain to be determined. Motion carried.
Harlem Academy — Supplemental Task Authorizations #2 and #3 (ADG Architecture LLC): The board approved STA #2 for exterior renovation design ($122,711; ARPA to cover 20% match) and STA #3 for interior renovation design ($161,031; ARPA 20% match). Motions carried.
Swamp Cabbage festival letter: The board voted 4–1 to direct staff to draft a letter of concern to the LaBelle Swamp Cabbage Committee and to compile county in‑kind support and public‑safety cost information for the event; no county funding change was approved at the meeting.
The board also received staff briefings and directed follow‑up on code enforcement ordinance revisions, Wheeler town facility plans, and Polywog Creek stabilization grant prospects. Where recorded, vote tallies were reported as motions carried (unanimous unless noted) and staff were assigned follow‑up tasks.