Alachua public meetings in 2024

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council will meet on Dec. 18, 2024 at the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers. The council will consider approval of the May 30, 2024 meeting minutes, a Sunshine Law overview, and a municipal government review. Members will vote on appointing a chair and vice‑chair, set the future meeting frequency format, and approve meeting dates for 2025. No other business is listed.

• Approval of May 30, 2024 Youth Advisory Council meeting minutes
• Sunshine Law overview
• Municipal government review
• Appointment of chair and vice‑chair
• Approval of meeting dates for 2025

The Youth Advisory Council appointed Robert Hu as Chair, Jolene Brown as Vice Chair, and Raymond Liu as General Counsel. The council also approved the May 30, 2024 meeting minutes, continued its monthly meeting format, and set 6 PM meeting times for 2025. All decisions were made by roll call or ballot votes.

• Appointed Raymond Liu as General Counsel (3-0)
• Approved May 30, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Elected Robert Hu as Chair (2-1 ballot)
• Elected Jolene Brown as Vice Chair (2-1 ballot)
• Continued monthly meeting format (3-0)
• Approved 6 PM meeting times for 2025 (3-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board will approve the June 17, 2024 meeting minutes. It will review upcoming park and recreation events and confirm the continued quarterly meeting format. The board will also approve the schedule of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meetings for 2025.

• Approval of June 17, 2024 minutes
• Overview of upcoming events
• Approval of continued quarterly meeting format
• Approval of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting dates for 2025

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will convene a special meeting to address new business items, including the approval of meeting minutes and staff updates.

• Approve meeting minutes (24.11.04.M.SPCRAB)
• Staff updates
• Special Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting

The Community Redevelopment Agency approved the November 4, 2024 special meeting minutes by a 4-0 vote. Board members discussed downtown lighting options, agreeing to start with roofline lighting and tree trunk wrapping on upper Main Street, then extend south as budget allows. No formal funding or contract decisions were made.

• Approved November 4, 2024 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Agreed to start downtown lighting on upper Main Street with roofline lighting and tree trunk wrapping
• Agreed to extend lighting south on Main Street as budget permits

General

The Alachua City Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several ordinances, including rezoning a property to residential use and amending land development regulations to add new business categories.

• Ordinance 25-02: Rezoning ±24.58 acres from Agricultural (A) to Residential Single Family – 4 (RSF-4)
• Ordinance 25-03: Amending land development regulations to add 'Cigar/Hookah Bar', 'Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle', and 'Smoke Shop' use types
• Ordinance 24-12: Second reading to amend the Comprehensive Plan regarding mixed-use definitions
• Tara Baywood Phase 2 Final Plat: Re-approval request for a portion of tax parcel 03067-063-000
• Purchase of conductor wire

The Alachua City Commission approved several ordinances on second reading, including a comprehensive plan amendment establishing a new mixed-use definition and future land use categories, and an amendment to the Tolosa Planned Development-Residential. It also approved first readings for a zoning atlas change on a 24.58-acre property, LDR amendments adding new use types like mobile food vehicles and smoke shops, and a trash enclosure design change in the Gateway Overlay District. The Tara Baywood Phase 2 final plat was deferred to January 13, 2025, due to unmet public notice requirements.

• Approved Ordinance 24-12, comprehensive plan mixed-use amendment (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-01, Tolosa PD-R amendment (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-02, zoning change to RSF-4 on 24.58 acres, first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-03, LDR amendments for new use types, first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-04, trash enclosure design in Gateway Overlay, first reading (5-0)
• Deferred Tara Baywood Phase 2 final plat to January 13, 2025
• Appointed Danielle J. Judd to Planning & Zoning Board (5-0)
• Appointed Jolene Brown and Aaliyah Wilson to Youth Advisory Council (5-0)

Senior Resources Advisory Board

The Senior Resources Advisory Board will meet to review Elder Options and discuss upcoming events. The agenda includes a presentation on Elder Options and a planned senior field trip to Jacksonville.

• Elder Options recap and consensus
• Elder Options presentation
• Jacksonville senior field trip
• Recruitment of additional attendees for future SRAB meetings

General

The Alachua Education Task Force will meet on Dec. 2, 2024 at the City Commission Chambers. The agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, a Sunshine Law and public records presentation, a review of parliamentary procedures, election of officers, a staff report, and setting 2025 meeting dates. The meeting will also allow board and citizen comments.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Sunshine Law and public records presentation
• Parliamentary procedures review
• Election of officers
• Staff report and 2025 meeting dates

The Alachua Education Task Force approved its past meeting minutes, elected Jeffrey Means as Chair and Travis White as Vice Chair, and decided to hold meetings on a bi-monthly basis in 2025. The task force also received presentations on the Sunshine Law, public records, and parliamentary procedures.

• Approved October 28, 2024, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Elected Jeffrey Means as Chair (4-0 roll call)
• Elected Travis White as Vice Chair (4-0 roll call)
• Approved holding 2025 meetings on a bi-monthly basis (unanimous consent)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider Resolution CRA25-03 to set the public meeting schedule for calendar year 2025. The board will also receive staff updates. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Resolution CRA25-03 – adopt public meeting schedule for 2025
• Staff updates

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved its 2025 meeting schedule and accepted several design recommendations for a park project, including landscaping, walkway edging, paver overlay, and lighting. The board also scheduled a special meeting for December 9, 2024, to continue discussions on tree lighting. All votes were 3-0.

• Adopted CRA public meeting schedule for 2025 (3-0)
• Accepted Option 2 for landscaping (3-0)
• Accepted cobblestone edging for walkway (3-0)
• Chose paver overlay option for walkway (3-0)
• Accepted maximum package of lighting (3-0)
• Scheduled special meeting on December 9, 2024 at 5:00 pm (3-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a first reading for an ordinance to amend the Tolosa Planned Development-Residential parameters. The body will also consider a resolution to adjust the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Fund budget to account for unanticipated revenues.

• Ordinance 25-01: Amendment of the Tolosa Planned Development-Residential (PD-R)
• Resolution 25-01: Amending FY 2023-2024 General Fund budget for City Manager, City Attorney, and Police Department
• RFP 2024-01: FFY 2023 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant administration services
• Alachua Police Department Axon lease purchase

The City Commission approved Ordinance 25-01 on first reading, amending the Tolosa Planned Development-Residential (PD-R) development parameters and master plan, and scheduled the second and final reading for December 9, 2024. The commission also adopted Resolution 25-01 to amend the FY 2023-2024 general fund budget, recognizing unanticipated revenues and increasing budgets for the City Manager, City Attorney, and Police Department. Both items passed 3-0 by roll call. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ordinance 25-01 (Tolosa PD-R amendment) on first reading (3-0)
• Scheduled second and final reading of Ordinance 25-01 for December 9, 2024
• Adopted Resolution 25-01 (FY 2023-2024 budget amendment) (3-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will approve the minutes from the October 8 meeting and review several applications. Items include a certificate of appropriateness for replacing exterior doors at 14822 Main Street, a Planned Development amendment that would raise the allowed residential density from 40 to 60 units and remove non‑residential intensity on a roughly 50.5‑acre parcel, a land‑development‑regulation text amendment for trash enclosure design in the Gateway Overlay District, a rezoning of NW 150th Avenue from Agricultural to Residential Single‑Family‑4 on about 24.58 acres, and a broader LDR text amendment adding new use categories such as cigar/hookah bars and mobile food dispensing vehicles.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior door replacement at 14822 Main Street
• Planned Development amendment to increase density to 60 units and eliminate non‑residential intensity on a 50.5‑acre property (Area B)
• LDR text amendment to modify trash enclosure design standards in the Gateway Overlay District
• Rezoning of NW 150th Avenue from Agricultural (A) to Residential Single‑Family‑4 on ~24.58 acres
• LDR text amendment adding new use types like cigar/hookah bar and mobile food dispensing vehicle

The Board approved a certificate of appropriateness for exterior door replacements. It also recommended approval to the City Commission for a residential density increase, a rezoning request, and multiple Land Development Regulation text amendments.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior door replacements at 14822 Main Street (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Tolosa PD-R amendment to increase density from 40 to 60 units (3-0)
• Recommended approval of LDR text amendment regarding trash collection enclosures in Gateway Overlay District (3-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 24.58 acres from Agricultural to Residential Single Family-4 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of various LDR text amendments including new standards for food trucks and smoke shops (3-0)
• Deferred approval of 10-08-24 meeting minutes to the next meeting

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet on November 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM in the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers. The board will consider the CRAAB schedule for calendar year 2025. The board will also discuss the Theatre Park Refresh Project.

• CRAAB schedule for calendar year 2025
• Theatre Park Refresh Project

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved the 2025 meeting schedule and made several design decisions for the Theatre Park Refresh Project, including signage, canopy, landscaping, and lighting options. The board also limited flowers in favor of tea olive trees and approved the maximum lighting package, with adjustments allowed for budget.

• Adopted 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved bid specs: awning pricing for electronic vs manual, Option 1 signage without city logo, Option 3 pediment, Option 1 entablature (unanimous)
• Approved limiting flowers and adding more tea olive trees (4-0)
• Approved maximum lighting package, scale back as needed for budget (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency is holding a special meeting to address the Theatre Park Refresh project. The body will also review and approve meeting minutes from September 9 and October 7, 2024.

• Theatre Park Refresh project

The Community Redevelopment Agency approved specific design components for the Theatre Park Refresh Project, including awning options, facade branding, and architectural details. Due to time constraints, the board tabled the remainder of the decision-making process until the November 18 meeting.

• Approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 7, 2024 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved including electronic vs manual awning options in bid pricing (unanimous)
• Approved Option 1 with city logo for facade (4-1)
• Approved Option 3 for pediment (4-1)
• Approved Option 1 for entablature with City of Alachua centerpiece (5-0)
• Tabled remaining project decisions to November 18 meeting

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and read proposed ordinances and resolutions by title. The meeting includes special presentations for Colonial Heritage Month and a W.W. Irby Elementary School student performing arts appreciation. It also provides time for citizen comments, committee reports, and approval of a consent agenda covering routine city operations.

• Colonial Heritage Month proclamation (special presentation)
• W.W. Irby Elementary School student performing arts appreciation (special presentation)
• Citizen comments on subjects not on the agenda
• Committee reports, appointments, and city announcements
• Consent agenda items representing routine city operations

The Alachua City Commission meeting on November 4, 2024, was largely ceremonial and procedural. The only formal action was approving the amended agenda (with Item A deferred) by unanimous consent. No ordinances, resolutions, contracts, or other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of proclamations, citizen comments, and announcements.

• Approved amended agenda with Item A deferred (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Education Task Force

The Education Task Force will meet to review a staff report and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda consists of procedural items and general discussion.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Staff Report - October 28, 2024

The Education Task Force met on October 28, 2024, and approved the June 3, 2024 meeting minutes by a 5-0 roll call vote. The agenda was also approved unanimously. The meeting included a staff report from Economic Development Manager David Wisener, board discussion, and a citizens comment from Mia Jones of the Children's Trust of Alachua County. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved June 3, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda (unanimous consent)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will meet to review staff updates and old business. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Staff updates

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board approved a motion directing staff to work with the City Attorney and Risk Management to draft an agreement for installing, accessing, and maintaining a downtown lighting system, contingent on the project staying within budget. The board also approved the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting involved staff updates and discussion.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to draft lighting maintenance agreement with City Attorney and Risk Management (3-1)

General

The Alachua City Commission will consider the Fiscal Year 2025 compensation plan for city employees. It will also vote on the purchase of police vehicles for FY 2025. Additionally, the commission will approve the meeting minutes and routine items on the consent agenda.

• FY 2025 Compensation Plan
• FY 2025 Purchase of Police Vehicles
• Approval of Meeting Minutes

The Alachua City Commission approved its Fiscal Year 2025 Compensation Plan on a 5-0 roll call vote. Commissioners also authorized the Mayor to sign and send a response letter to the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, and approved an amendment extending the city attorney's legal services contract through September 30, 2029, with hourly billing for Mill Creek and Tara project matters, on a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Williams dissenting. A consent agenda covering FY2025 police vehicle purchases and meeting minutes was noted as approved with the meeting agenda. No public hearings or ordinances were recorded.

• Approved FY2025 Compensation Plan (5-0 roll call)
• Authorized Mayor to sign and send response letter to Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (5-0 roll call)
• Approved amendment to Robert A. Rush P.A. legal services agreement, extending contract to September 30, 2029, with hourly billing for Mill Creek and Tara project matters (4-1; Commissioner Williams dissented)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous consent)
• Approved reading of proposed ordinances and resolutions by title only (unanimous consent)
• Waived rules of procedure (5-0 roll call)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:26 PM (unanimous consent)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet on October 8, 2024 at the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers. The board will approve the September 10, 2024 meeting minutes and select a vice chair. The board will consider a planned development amendment for the Tolosa PD‑R, which would raise the allowed residential density in Area B from 40 to 60 units and eliminate non‑residential intensity on a roughly 50.5‑acre parcel (tax parcels 03130-004-000; 03130-007-001; 03130-008-000; 03130-009-000; 03135-000-000; 03135-001-000).

• Approve meeting minutes from September 10, 2024
• Selection of vice chair
• Tolosa PD‑R amendment: increase residential density in Area B from 40 to 60 units and reduce non‑residential intensity to 0 sq‑ft on ~50.5‑acre property (tax parcels listed)

The Alachua Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-0 to transmit the Tolosa Planned Development-Residential amendment request to the City Commission with a recommendation to approve. The amendment proposes increasing allowed density in Area "B" from 40 to 60 units and decreasing non-residential intensity from 20,000 to 0 square feet. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the September 10, 2024 meeting minutes by unanimous consent, and selected Member Virginia Johns as Vice Chair.

• Approved meeting agenda by unanimous consent
• Approved minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting by unanimous consent
• Selected Member Virginia Johns as Vice Chair by unanimous consent
• Transmitted Tolosa PD-R amendment application to City Commission with recommendation to approve (4-0 vote)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet on October 7, 2024 at the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers. The board will consider CRA Resolution 25-01, which corrects a previously adopted resolution. It will also consider CRA Resolution 25-02, which concerns a business façade grant program application. Both items are listed under new business.

• CRA Resolution 25-01 – correction of a previously adopted CRA resolution
• CRA Resolution 25-02 – business façade grant program application

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board held a special meeting and unanimously approved two resolutions. Resolution 25-01 corrects a previously adopted CRA resolution, and Resolution 25-02 approves a Business Facade Grant Program application for improvements to a building at 14920 Main Street. Both motions passed 5-0.

• Adopted Resolution 25-01 correcting previously adopted CRA resolution (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-02 approving Business Facade Grant Program application for 14920 Main Street (5-0)

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will conduct a first reading of Ordinance 24-12, which proposes changes to the city's comprehensive plan definitions for mixed-use. The meeting also includes special presentations honoring a student, heritage month, safety month, and city government week. Citizens will have two opportunities to comment, and the commission will consider consent agenda items such as approving September 23, 2024 minutes, a skate park renovation, and the 2025 commission calendar.

• Ordinance 24-12 (first reading) to amend mixed-use definitions in the comprehensive plan
• Approve meeting minutes for September 23, 2024
• Hal Brady Recreation Complex skate park renovation
• Adopt the 2025 City Commission calendar
• Special presentations: student arts appreciation, Colonial Heritage Month, White Cane Safety Month, Florida City Government Week 2024 proclamations

The City Commission approved Ordinance 24-12 on first reading, amending the comprehensive plan to establish a new definition and future land use categories for mixed-use development. The vote was 5-0, and staff was authorized to transmit the amendment to the Florida Department of Commerce for expedited review. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included proclamations, presentations, and comments on hurricane recovery.

• Approved Ordinance 24-12 (first reading) amending comprehensive plan for mixed-use definition and categories (5-0)
• Authorized staff to transmit comprehensive plan amendment to Florida Department of Commerce for expedited review
• Approved agenda by unanimous consent
• Approved reading of ordinances and resolutions by title only by unanimous consent
• Approved meeting minutes for September 23, 2024 (consent agenda)
• Approved Hal Brady Recreation Complex skate park renovation (consent agenda)
• Approved 2025 City Commission calendar (consent agenda)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review the Recreation and Culture Department's summer activities and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Review of summer activities including art camp, basketball camps, and the 4th of July event
• Approval of June 17, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of March 26, 2024, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission meeting will consider three resolutions: a levy of general city‑purpose ad valorem taxes for the 2024 tax year, the city’s budget for fiscal year 2024‑2025, and a capital improvement program covering 2025‑2029. Commissioners will also take a second and final reading of an ordinance amending the city’s business incentive program to add an incubator/accelerator lease subsidy and adjust its duration. Additional agenda items include a presentation on Savannah Station Phase 2C infrastructure acceptance and a senior resources advisory board appointment.

• Resolution 24‑16 – levy of general city‑purpose ad valorem taxes for 2024 tax year
• Resolution 24‑17 – adoption of the city’s budget for FY 2024‑2025
• Resolution 24‑18 – approval of the 2025‑2029 capital improvement program
• Ordinance 24‑13 (second & final reading) – amendment to business incentive program adding incubator/accelerator lease subsidy and adjusting subsidy duration
• Savannah Station Phase 2C – infrastructure acceptance and return of surety

The City Commission adopted the FY2024-25 final budget and millage rate, along with the Capital Improvement Program, all by 5-0 votes. It also approved an ordinance amending the business incentive program and accepted infrastructure for Savannah Station Phase 2C. Several other items were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 24-16 setting 5.9500 mills for 2024 tax year (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-17 approving FY2024-25 budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-18 approving 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-13 adding incubator/accelerator lease subsidy (5-0)
• Accepted Savannah Station Phase 2C infrastructure and returned $93,089.80 surety (5-0)
• Adopted City Strategic Plan FY 2025 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-19 and Mutual Aid Agreement with Florida Division of Emergency Management (5-0)
• Appointed John Brown to Senior Resources Advisory Board (4-0, Brown recused)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will meet to approve meeting minutes, receive staff updates, and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. The board will also consider a request for a Business Facade Grant for a property at 14920 Main Street.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Business Facade Grant for Conestogas Restaurant at 14920 Main Street
• CRA Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget

The CRA Advisory Board approved a Business Facade Grant application for Rick Robertson's Conestogas Restaurant at 14920 Main Street, forwarding it to the CRA with a recommendation to approve. The board also approved the preliminary FY 2024-2025 budget to be forwarded to the CRA Board, with a recommendation to include this year's end budget for comparison. Meeting minutes from August 19, 2024, were approved with a correction.

• Approved Business Facade Grant application for 14920 Main Street (3-0, Robertson abstained)
• Approved preliminary FY 2024-2025 budget to forward to CRA Board (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2024 meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with amendment to move Item C after Item D (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Alachua Planning and Zoning Board will consider three main items. It will approve the minutes from the July 9, 2024 meeting. It will hold a quasi‑judicial hearing on a site plan to build an approximately 8,836‑square‑foot convenience store, retail building, and gasoline fueling station for Patel Fuel & Retail. It will also hold a legislative hearing on a city‑requested amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to add new mixed‑use land‑use categories, and a quasi‑judicial hearing on a special‑exception permit for stormwater facilities (removed from the agenda).

• Site Plan – Patel Fuel & Retail: construction of an ~8,836 sq ft convenience store, retail building, and gasoline station (quasi‑judicial hearing).
• Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment – add mixed‑use future land‑use categories (legislative hearing).
• Special Exception Permit – Tara April stormwater facilities in Agricultural zone to support adjacent Community Commercial development (quasi‑judicial hearing, removed from agenda).
• Approval of meeting minutes from 07‑09‑24 (procedural).

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a site plan for a convenience store, retail building, and gas station at Patel Fuel & Retail, subject to four conditions, in a 3-0 vote. The board also recommended approval of a comprehensive plan text amendment to establish mixed-use future land use categories, also in a 3-0 vote. A special exception permit for Tara April stormwater facilities was removed from the agenda.

• Approved Patel Fuel & Retail site plan (3-0)
• Recommended approval of comprehensive plan text amendment for mixed-use categories (3-0)
• Removed special exception permit for Tara April stormwater facilities from agenda

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to discuss staff updates and budget adjustments. The board is considering a resolution to revise the estimate of receipts and balances for the current fiscal year.

• Resolution CRA24-04 regarding the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved Resolution CRA24-04, which sets the CRA budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and revises the estimate of receipts and balances to be brought forward. The motion passed 4-0 by roll call vote. The board also approved the meeting minutes from July 22, 2024, and discussed staff updates on light pole flags, billboard contracts, and tree lights, with suggestions noted for future consideration.

• Approved Resolution CRA24-04 for the 2024-2025 CRA budget (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from July 22, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved the agenda (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider resolutions for the 2024 tax levy and the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget, as well as an ordinance amending the business incentive program. The meeting also includes appointments to city boards and the approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution 24-12: Levy of general purpose ad valorem taxes for 2024
• Resolution 24-13: 2024-2025 fiscal year budget
• Ordinance 24-13: Amending business incentive program with incubator/accelerator lease subsidy
• Resolution 24-14: Stormwater basin maintenance assessment annual rate
• Training MOU with Alachua County Sheriff's Office

The City Commission adopted the final millage rate of 5.9500 mills and the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, both by 5-0 votes. The commission also approved first reading of an ordinance amending the business incentive program, appointed two board members, and approved the city manager's annual performance evaluation.

• Adopted Resolution 24-12 setting 5.9500 millage rate for 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-13 approving FY 2024-2025 budget (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-13 first reading, adding incubator lease subsidy (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-14 stormwater basin maintenance assessment rate (5-0)
• Appointed Dietra H. Sherman to Education Task Force, term to 2027 (5-0)
• Appointed Susan Sloan to Planning & Zoning Board via Resolution 24-15 (5-0)
• Approved City Manager's annual performance evaluation (5-0)

Senior Resources Advisory Board

The Senior Resources Advisory Board is meeting to discuss programs for personal safety awareness and health and fitness. The board will also address an upcoming Elder Options senior event.

• Discussion of personal safety awareness programs
• Discussion of health and fitness initiatives
• Elder Options senior event at Legacy Park Multipurpose Center on October 14th and 15th
• Approval of June 4, 2024, meeting minutes

The Senior Resources Advisory Board voted unanimously to assist Recreation and Culture staff in planning, organizing, and promoting a safety awareness event for senior citizens. The board also approved the June 4, 2024 meeting minutes and received information about an Elder Options senior event scheduled for October 14-15 at Legacy Park Multipurpose Center. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to assist Recreation and Culture staff with senior safety awareness event (unanimous)
• Approved June 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

General

The Alachua City Commission will hold a workshop to review the proposed fiscal year 2024‑2025 budgets for the Enterprise Fund and the Internal Service Fund. Commissioners and city officials will discuss the budget allocations and priorities. No formal decisions are indicated; the meeting is for discussion of the proposed budgets.

• Review of proposed FY 2024‑2025 budgets for the Enterprise Fund and Internal Service Fund

The City Commission convened a workshop to review the proposed FY 2024-2025 budgets for the Enterprise and Internal Service Funds. Finance Director Rob Bonetti presented the staff report, which was filed. No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m.

• Budget workshop held for FY 2024-2025 Enterprise and Internal Service Funds
• Staff report presented by Finance Director Rob Bonetti and filed

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold a second reading on Ordinance 24-09, which would extend the city’s corporate limits to include land identified as tax parcel 03044-001-002. The meeting also includes second‑reading votes on Ordinance 24-11 (vacation and abandonment of a park in Kingsland Subdivision) and Ordinance 24-10 (amending utility rates). Additional agenda items are a contract for Red Speed school‑zone enforcement and the purchase of an Altec bucket truck, model TA60 4x4.

• Ordinance 24-09 – second reading to extend corporate limits to tax parcel 03044-001-002
• Ordinance 24-11 – second reading to vacate and abandon park in Kingsland Subdivision
• Ordinance 24-10 – second reading to amend utility rates (water, waste water, other)
• Red Speed school‑zone enforcement contract
• Purchase of Altec bucket truck, model TA60 4x4

The Commission approved four substantive items: annexation of tax parcel 03044-001-002 (Ordinance 24-09), transfer of Kingsland Park to the HOA (Ordinance 24-11), utility rate amendments effective October 1, 2024 (Ordinance 24-10), and a contract with Red Speed for school zone enforcement. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved Ordinance 24-09 annexation of tax parcel 03044-001-002 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-11 and quitclaim deed transfer of Kingsland Park to HOA (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-10 utility rate changes effective Oct 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Red Speed School Zone Enforcement Contract (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will meet to consider its agenda. The board will approve the meeting minutes from June 17, 2024. Staff will provide updates, and the board will hold comments and discussion from members and citizens.

• Approve meeting minutes – 06-17-24

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board approved the June 17, 2024 meeting minutes and received staff updates. Discussions included increasing lighting along Main Street and a wayfinding sign at Main Street and 441, but no formal decisions were made on these topics. The board also heard about grief support services and downtown parking enforcement.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed staff updates (unanimous)

General

The City Commission will conduct a workshop to address proposed budgets for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The discussion covers the General, Debt Service, Special Revenue, and Capital Projects funds.

• Proposed FY 2024-2025 General Fund budget
• Proposed FY 2024-2025 Debt Service budget
• Proposed FY 2024-2025 Special Revenue budget
• Proposed FY 2024-2025 Capital Projects funds budget

The City Commission convened a workshop to review the proposed FY 2024-2025 budgets for the General, Debt Service, Special Revenue, and Capital Projects funds. Finance Director Rob Bonetti presented the budget information, which was filed. No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the presentation.

• Budget workshop held for FY 2024-2025 proposed budgets (no vote)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

General

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on an appeal of an interpretation by the Land Development Regulations (LDR) Administrator. The appeal is submitted by Scott O'Hara on behalf of 101 NW US Hwy 73, LLC and concerns an unlisted use. The board will consider the appellant's request during this meeting.

• Appeal of LDR interpretation for 101 NW US Hwy 73, LLC (unlisted use) by Scott O'Hara

The Board of Adjustment reviewed an appeal by Scott O'Hara concerning an unlisted use interpretation by the Land Development Regulations (LDR) Administrator. The Board voted to affirm the administrator's interpretation for a smoke shop location.

• Affirmed LDR Administrator interpretation for a 'smoke shop' at 15634 NW US Highway 441, Unit 2B (5-0)

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will consider several items at its regular meeting on August 12, 2024. Commissioners will vote on Ordinance 24‑09, which would extend the city’s corporate limits to include Tax Parcel 03044-001-002. A first‑reading of Ordinance 24‑10 will be taken to amend utility rate code sections. The agenda also includes renewal of the FY 24/25 commercial and group health insurance packages, a request for bids on 86th Drive roadway improvements and a water line extension, and routine consent‑agenda approvals of recent meeting minutes.

• Ordinance 24‑09: extend Alachua corporate limits to include Tax Parcel 03044‑001‑002
• Ordinance 24‑10 (first reading): amend Code Section 38 utility rates
• FY 24/25 renewal of commercial and group health insurance packages
• RFB 2024‑04: 86th Drive roadway improvements and water line extension
• Consent agenda: approval of June 24 and July 22 City Commission meeting minutes

The Alachua City Commission approved four substantive items: the first reading of an ordinance to annex a parcel (Tax Parcel 03044-001-002) on behalf of the Browning Family Revocable Trust, the first reading of a utility rate amendment (Ordinance 24-10), the renewal of commercial and group health insurance packages, and a road improvement contract. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Ordinance 24-09 (voluntary annexation) on first reading, scheduling second reading for Aug 26, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-10 (utility rates) on first reading, scheduling second reading for Aug 28, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved renewal of commercial insurance (FMIT) up to $813,333; group health up to $1,530,876; dental/vision/life/EAP up to $63,505; and other policies up to $5,000 (5-0)
• Accepted bid from John C. Hipp Construction Equipment Company for $847,327.83 for 86th Drive roadway improvements and water line extension (5-0)

General

The Education Task Force is meeting to review the minutes from June 3, 2024, and a staff report. The body will also discuss the expansion of the task force's duties.

• Discussion on expanding duties of Education Task Force
• Review of June 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of August 5, 2024 staff report

General

The City Commission is meeting for a workshop to address the FY 2024-2025 budget. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• FY 2024-2025 Budget Workshop

The City Commission held a workshop on the FY 2024-2025 budget, with a presentation by Finance Director Rob Bonetti. No formal decisions were made during the meeting, which was adjourned at 4:06 p.m. Two commissioners were absent.

• Held FY 2024-2025 budget workshop (no vote)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board is meeting to receive staff updates on downtown revitalization projects. Discussions include a multi-phase park refresh, a grant proposal for community spaces, and a revised long-term action plan for downtown Alachua.

• Theatre Park Refresh Project: Three phases including restoration, enhancement (pergola and stage), and beautification
• T-Mobile Hometown Grant: Proposal submitted for $50,000 for Theatre Park beautification
• Downtown 5-Year Action Plan: Proposed initiatives including façade and vibrancy grants, parklets, and business recruitment
• Wayfinding Signage: Installation of a Gateway Sign at Main Street and US-441 with an electronic message board
• Christmas on Main: Planning for December 6 tree lighting and December 14 parade

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board held a brief meeting, approving the agenda and the minutes from the May 6, 2024 meeting. Staff updates were presented and received as filed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Jennifer Ringersen, seconded by Shirley Green Brown)
• Approved May 6, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Dayna Miller, seconded by Jennifer Ringersen; unanimous)
• Received and filed staff updates presented by Susan King

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider a proposed millage rate increase for fiscal year 2024-25 and vote on several subdivision plats. The meeting also includes public hearings on zoning changes and a grant agreement with Alachua County.

• Millage rate set at 5.9500 for FY2024-25 (7.9% increase from rolled-back rate of 5.5119)
• Briarwood Phase 4 final plat (115 single-family lots on ±34.17 acres)
• Tara Forest West preliminary plat (523 single-family lots on ±198.39 acres)
• Tara Forest East Phase 2 final plat (55 single-family lots on ±19.32 acres)
• Tara Baywood Phase 2 final plat (67 single-family attached lots on ±6.64 acres)

The City Commission approved the preliminary plat for Tara Forest West, a 523-lot single-family subdivision, with a 3-1 vote. It also approved final plats for Briarwood Phase 4, Tara Forest East Phase 2, and Tara Baywood Phase 2, all unanimously. The commission adopted resolutions setting a proposed millage rate of 5.9500 for FY 2024-2025 and the TK Basin preliminary rate, and authorized a grant agreement with Alachua County.

• Approved Briarwood Phase 4 final plat (115 lots) (4-0)
• Approved Tara Forest West preliminary plat (523 lots) (3-1, Brown dissenting)
• Approved Tara Forest East Phase 2 final plat (55 lots) (4-0)
• Approved Tara Baywood Phase 2 final plat (67 lots) (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-11 on first reading to vacate Kingsland park (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-10 setting proposed millage rate 5.9500 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-11 TK Basin preliminary rate (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute grant agreement with Alachua County (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a special exception permit for an automobile repair and servicing use in the Santa Fe Crossing development. The board will also review a site plan for a 6,767 square foot facility at the same location. Additionally, the board is scheduled to approve the minutes from the June 11, 2024, meeting.

• Special Exception Permit (PSE23-0002) for automobile repair in Santa Fe Crossing
• Site plan (PSP23-0014) for a 6,767 square foot automobile repair facility
• Approval of June 11, 2024, meeting minutes

City Commission

The commission will review the school resource contract for the 2024-2027 school year. The meeting also includes a presentation on the city's fiscal analysis through May 31, 2024. Additionally, officials will receive information about upcoming Alachua County Veteran Services Outpost events.

• School Resource Contract for 2024-2027 School Year
• Fiscal Analysis Report for FY 2023-2024 through May 31, 2024
• Alachua County Veteran Services Outpost Events

The Alachua City Commission approved a School Resource Contract for the 2024-2027 school year by unanimous consent. The meeting also included presentations on county veteran services events and a fiscal analysis report for the current fiscal year. Two commissioners were absent from the meeting.

• Approved School Resource Contract for 2024-2027 School Year (unanimous consent)
• Approved Consent Agenda item: June 10, 2024, City Commission Meeting Minutes

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The board will review minutes from the May 6, 2024, special meeting. Staff will present several budget enhancement requests for FY 2024-2025, including projects for downtown beautification and signage. Updates on the Theatre Park Refresh Project and the Downtown 5-Year Action Plan will also be provided.

• Approval of May 6, 2024, Special Meeting minutes
• $150,000 proposed for Wayfinding Signage Phase II
• $160,000 proposed for Theatre Park Refresh Project Phase II
• $25,000 proposed for Towne Centre Beautification Project Phase I
• $25,000 increase for Façade Grant and Design Technical Assistance programs

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board will review recent and upcoming recreational programs and discuss plans for a Juneteenth event at Legacy. Members will also discuss the Arts Council of Alachua Grant and receive updates on trails and disc golf possibilities.

• Plans for Juneteenth Event at Legacy
• Discussion regarding Arts Council of Alachua Grant
• Updates on trails and disc golf possibilities
• Review of March 26, 2024 meeting minutes

The board approved the agenda for the June 17, 2024 meeting and the committee minutes from March 26, 2024. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved June 17, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 26, 2024 committee minutes (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Alachua Planning and Zoning Board is considering a permit for a solar facility at 17920 Peggy Road. The meeting also includes requests for stormwater facilities and a preliminary plat for the Tara Forest West subdivision.

• Special exception permit for a solar facility at 17920 Peggy Road
• Site plan for a ± 74.9 MWac solar facility on ± 321.49 acres
• Special exception permit for stormwater facilities near US 441
• Preliminary plat for the Tara Forest West subdivision with 523 single-family lots

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a special exception permit and site plan for a solar facility at 17920 Peggy Road. The Board also approved a special exception permit for stormwater facilities and recommended approval of a preliminary plat for the Tara Forest West Subdivision.

• Approved Special Exception Permit for major utility (solar facility) at 17920 Peggy Road (4-0)
• Approved Site Plan for solar facility at 17920 Peggy Road (4-0)
• Approved Special Exception Permit for Tara Forest West stormwater facilities (3-1)
• Recommended approval of Tara Forest West Preliminary Plat for 523 single family lots to City Commission (3-1)
• Approved May 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

The Commission will consider Resolution 24-09 to amend the 2023-2024 budget with grant revenue from The Children's Trust of Alachua County. These funds are intended for summer camp and enrichment services held at Legacy Park.

• Resolution 24-09: $73,769 budget amendment for Children's Trust summer programs
• Mutual Aid Agreement between Alachua and Williston Police Departments
• Approval of May 6 and May 20 meeting minutes

The City Commission met on June 10, 2024. The record shows the submission of Resolution 24-09 to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget for unanticipated revenue related to the Children's Trust of Alachua County, but no final vote or decision is recorded for this or other items.

Senior Resources Advisory Board

The Alachua Senior Resources Advisory Board will review personal safety program updates and discuss future health and fitness initiatives, such as local gym senior pricing and a community services pamphlet. The board is also scheduled to approve minutes from its March 5 meeting and review upcoming senior activities, including a May field trip to St. Augustine.

• Review personal safety awareness program updates
• Discuss health and fitness initiatives, including local gym pricing discounts and a services pamphlet
• Approve minutes from the March 5, 2024 meeting
• Review upcoming senior events: St. Augustine field trip (May 28), Juneteenth event, and Crafty Gemini activities

The board approved the meeting agenda and the committee minutes from March 3, 2024. Members also agreed to invite police and fire department representatives to present on senior health and safety programs.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 3, 2024 Committee Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to invite police and fire department presentations on senior health and safety (unanimous)

Education Task Force

The task force is reviewing a staff report regarding several educational initiatives in the city. This includes seeking approximately $18,100 for supplies for a new VPK class at Irby Elementary and exploring book vending machine options. The board will also review the minutes from the April 29, 2024, meeting.

• Seeking approximately $18,100 for furniture, curriculum, and supplies for a new VPK class at Irby Elementary
• Reviewing quotes for 'Inchy’s Bookworm' vending machines ranging from $4,995 to $5,295
• Reestablishing the City’s Mentor Volunteer Program through Take Stock in Children
• Approval of the April 29, 2024, meeting minutes

The Alachua Education Task Force met on June 3, 2024, with member Jeremy Grimm absent. The agenda was approved by a 4-0 roll call vote. The staff report was received and filed. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 5:29 p.m.

• Approved the agenda by 4-0 roll call vote
• Received and filed the June 3, 2024 staff report

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council is meeting to plan an end-of-year party at Escapology in Gainesville. The board will also consider a motion to cancel the June meeting due to the upcoming summer break.

• Planning for End-of-Year Party at Escapology in Gainesville
• Proposed cancellation of the June meeting
• Approval of March 28, 2024, meeting minutes

The council met on May 30, 2024, and approved the meeting agenda by unanimous consent. The minutes do not record any decisions regarding the end-of-year party, previous meeting minutes, or the cancellation of the June meeting.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous consent)

City Commission

The City and County Commissions are meeting jointly to receive updates and hold discussions. The session focuses on infrastructure surtax projects and road updates.

• City Proposed Infrastructure Surtax Partnership Project(s) County Staff Update
• Roads Update/Discussion
• Pinkoson Springs Joint City/County Project Discussion

The Joint City-County Commission met to receive updates on infrastructure surtax projects and roads. The commissions decided to have city and county staff collaborate to explore the potential and funding opportunities for the Pinkoson Spring project.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Referred Pinkoson Spring project to City and County Managers to explore potential and funding (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss a rezoning request for 4.04 acres of land and a budget amendment for the Alachua Police Department. The body will also consider an application for a Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant.

• Ordinance 24-07: Rezoning ±4.04 acres from Planned Unit Development to Industrial General for McGinley Industrial Park
• Resolution 24-06: Application for FFY 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the economic development category
• Resolution 24-08: General Fund Budget amendment to increase Alachua Police Department budget for donated funds and an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant
• Fiscal Analysis Report for FY 2023-2024 through March 31, 2024
• Appointment to Citizen Advisory Task Force (CATF)

The City Commission approved a budget amendment increasing the Alachua Police Department's funds for donated revenue and a state grant. They also authorized an application for a Community Development Block Grant and appointed a member to the Citizen Advisory Task Force. A rezoning request for the McGinley Industrial Park was presented but no final vote was recorded in the text.

• Approved Resolution 24-08 amending FY 2023-2024 budget for police department (5-0)
• Authorized application for FFY 2023 Community Development Block Grant (Resolution 24-06)
• Passed appointment to Citizen Advisory Task Force (5-0)
• Presented Ordinance 24-07 rezoning for McGinley Industrial Park (no vote recorded)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to review a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The board is considering whether to allow the replacement of a changeable copy sign face with a digital sign face at a specific property.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for a digital sign face at 14805 NW 140th Street (#PCA24-0004)
• Approval of April 16, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the alteration of an existing structure to install a digital sign. The approval is subject to one condition listed in the staff report.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for First United Methodist Church digital sign at 14805 NW 140th Street (5-0)
• Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will receive a presentation on two design options for the Alan Hitchcock Theatre Park Refresh Project. The board is asked to provide feedback on these proposals created by Monarch Design Group.

• Presentation of two design options for the Alan Hitchcock Theatre Park Refresh Project

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board met on May 6, 2024 at 3:00 PM at the James A. Lewis City Commission Chambers. The minutes as provided record attendance and the statutory notice but no substantive decisions, votes, or actions. No motions, approvals, denials, or items of business are documented in the supplied text.

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing regarding a rezoning request for the McGinley Industrial Park. The body will also discuss an amendment to the Santa Fe Crossing Infrastructure Plan Agreement and issue several ceremonial proclamations.

• Rezoning request for ±4.04 acres at McGinley Industrial Park from Planned Unit Development to Industrial General (IG)
• Amendment to the Infrastructure Plan Agreement for Santa Fe Crossing
• Proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month 2024
• Proclamation for Stop the Bleed Day (May 23, 2024)
• Proclamation for Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15, 2024)

The minutes record several presentations and the introduction of a rezoning request and an infrastructure plan amendment. No votes or final decisions are recorded in the provided document.

Education Task Force

The Education Task Force is meeting to review a staff report on 2024 strategic plan initiatives and discuss the content for a new centralized education resource website. The body will also consider whether to schedule a separate workshop for community input on the website.

• Discussion of content for a centralized city education resource website
• Staff report on expanding VPK classes at Irby Elementary with an estimated $18,100 for supplies
• Report on home visitation program costs estimated at under $40,000 per year for one full-time visitor
• Update on book vending machines for community schools via Optimal Station
• Approval of February 26, 2024, meeting minutes

The Education Task Force met to review administrative items. The board received and filed the staff report for April 29, 2024.

• Staff Report - April 29, 2024 received and filed

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate is holding hearings to review affidavits of compliance and non-compliance for several properties. The meeting also includes quasi-judicial hearings regarding specific code violations.

• Review of Affidavits of Compliance for cases #23-0082, #23-0172, #23-0152, #23-0111, #23-0165, and #23-0187
• Review of Affidavits of Non-Compliance for cases #23-0129 and #23-0189
• Case status review for Case #23-0084 (Marcelo Valerio Mota)
• Quasi-judicial hearing for Case #24-0044 (Andrew Taylor) regarding one code section violation
• Quasi-judicial hearing for Case #24-0043 (Pauline Collins Heirs) regarding four code section violations

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council is meeting to discuss the logistics and timing for an end-of-year party tentatively planned for Escapology in Gainesville. The council will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from March 28, 2024.

• Discussion of end-of-year party at Escapology in Gainesville
• Approval of March 28, 2024, meeting minutes

The Alachua Youth Advisory Council approved its agenda and the March 28, 2024, meeting minutes by unanimous consent. Members received a presentation regarding an End of Year Party. No substantive policy decisions or votes on new ordinances were recorded.

• Agenda approved by unanimous consent
• March 28, 2024, meeting minutes approved by unanimous consent
• End of Year Party presentation provided

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve the March 11, 2024 meeting minutes. The board will also consider the financial statements and annual report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.

• Resolution CRA 24-03: Accepting Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2023
• CRA Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Approval of March 11, 2024 meeting minutes

The Community Redevelopment Agency approved the previous meeting's minutes and accepted the financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023. The board also received the 2022-2023 annual report and staff updates.

• Approved March 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Resolution CRA 24-03 accepting FY 2023 financial statements
• Received and filed CRA Annual Report for FY 2022-2023
• Received and filed staff updates

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a potential application for the FFY 2023 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The body will also swear in two commissioners and elect a Vice Mayor.

• Public hearing for CDBG funding (up to $700,000 for revitalization or $1.5 million for economic development)
• Ordinance 24-08: Second reading to permit alcohol sales and consumption at Legacy Park during specified events
• Resolution 24-05: Amending the schedule of fees for planning and development
• Resolution 24-07: Acceptance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023
• Administration of the Oath of Office for Commissioner Shirley Green Brown (Seat 4) and Commissioner Jennifer Blalock (Seat 5)

The Alachua City Commission approved federal Community Development Block Grant funding for fiscal year 2023. They also adopted Ordinance 24-08, which allows alcoholic beverages at Legacy Park during specific events. Additionally, the Commission passed resolutions amending planning fees and accepting the annual financial report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.

• Approved Small Cities CDBG Program FY 2023 funding (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-08 permitting alcohol at Legacy Park events
• Passed Resolution 24-05 amending Planning and Development fees (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 24-07 accepting FY 2023 Financial Report (5-0)
• Approved agenda by unanimous consent

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold quasi-judicial hearings for several land-use requests. These include a rezoning for the McGinley Industrial Park and a site plan for two buildings totaling ±763,395 square feet.

• Rezoning of ±4.04 acres from Planned Unit Development to Industrial General for McGinley Industrial Park
• Site plan for Ben E. Keith to construct two buildings totaling ±763,395 square feet
• Special Exception Permit and site plan to convert a ±1,984 square foot building to an adult care center at 15604 NW 140th Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a ±480 square foot structure addition at 14804 NW 140th Street

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a Special Exception Permit for an adult day care center in a residential zone by a 4-0 vote, with one member recused. The Board received and filed four other quasi-judicial requests, including a Certificate of Appropriateness, a site plan for the day care, a rezoning for an industrial park, and a site plan for a large commercial building. No decisions were made on these filed items during this meeting.

• Approved Special Exception Permit for Unique Caring Opportunities Adult Day Care Center (4-0, Menadier recused)
• Received and filed Certificate of Appropriateness request for Healing House accessory structure
• Received and filed Site Plan request for Unique Caring Opportunities Adult Day Care Center
• Received and filed Site-Specific Amendment (Rezoning) request for McGinley Industrial Park
• Received and filed Site Plan request for Ben E. Keith buildings
• Approved agenda by unanimous consent
• Approved February 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from its February 26, 2024, meeting. The agenda also includes staff updates.

• Approval of February 26, 2024, meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the February 26, 2024, meeting. Members discussed parking concerns on Main Street and during city events, but no formal actions were taken on these items.

• Approved February 26, 2024, meeting minutes

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to conduct a post-election audit. This process involves reviewing ballot tallies to verify the accuracy of the voting system.

• Post-Election Audit

The Board of Canvassers conducted a post-election audit of Precinct 53 Seat 5. The audit resulted in no errors.

• Completed post-election audit of Precinct 53 Seat 5 (no errors found)

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to review and process election ballots. The body will canvass precinct, provisional, unscanned, and vote-by-mail ballots to certify the election results.

• Canvass of precinct results
• Canvass of provisional and unscanned ballots
• Canvass of vote-by-mail ballots
• Certification of election results for Seat 5

The Board of Canvassers canvassed precinct, provisional, and vote-by-mail ballots. The board signed the Certification of Election Results announcing a winner. An audit of Precinct 53 Seat 5 was scheduled for April 10, 2024.

• Canvassed precinct results
• Accepted provisional ballot recommendations from the Supervisor of Elections Office
• Canvassed vote-by-mail ballots
• Signed Certification of Election Results
• Selected Precinct 53 Seat 5 for audit on April 10, 2024

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance to permit alcoholic beverages at Legacy Park during specific events. The body will also consider the purchase of Musco Lighting for Legacy Park and the Hal Brady Recreation Center.

• Ordinance 24-08: Proposed amendment to permit alcohol sale, service, and consumption at Legacy Park for specified events
• Purchase of Musco Lighting for Hal Brady Recreation Center and Legacy Park
• Alachua West Wastewater Improvement Project Award (Consent Agenda)
• Purchase of 2023 ALTEC AT48M Bucket Truck (Consent Agenda)

The Alachua City Commission passed Ordinance 24-08 on first reading, allowing alcoholic beverages to be sold and consumed at Legacy Park during specified events. The Commission also authorized the purchase of Musco Lighting for the Hal Brady Recreation Center and Legacy Park. Several items, including a wastewater project award and a bucket truck purchase, were handled via consent agenda.

• Ordinance 24-08 (alcohol at Legacy Park) passed 4-0 on first reading
• Authorized purchase of Musco Lighting for Hal Brady Rec Center and Legacy Park
• Consent agenda approved: Alachua West Wastewater Project award, ALTEC Bucket Truck, March 11 minutes
• Agenda approved by unanimous consent
• National Poetry Month presentation deferred

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to observe a Logic and Accuracy Test on voting machines. Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton will conduct the test using ballots from the City of Alachua and answer questions from the board and public.

• Logic and Accuracy Test on voting machines performed by Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton

The Board of Canvassers met to observe a Logic and Accuracy Test on voting machines performed by Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton. The Supervisor provided a presentation and answered questions regarding the test and election process.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)

Youth Advisory Council

The council is reviewing the 2024 Youth Council Community Service Contest entries. Members are also discussing the Restoring Dignity - Wellness Packet Project and a proposal to combine efforts with the Education Task Force.

• Review of four essays for the 2024 Youth Council Community Service Contest
• Discussion of the Restoring Dignity - Wellness Packet Project
• Invitation to attend the Education Task Force meeting on April 29, 2024

The Youth Advisory Council approved the minutes from the January 25, 2024, meeting. The council received presentations on the Restoring Dignity Wellness Packet Project and the 2024 Youth Council Community Service Contest.

• Approved January 25, 2024, meeting minutes
• Deferred combining Youth Advisory Council and Education Task Force efforts to a date certain

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board is meeting to approve minutes from December 18, 2023, and discuss ongoing park projects. Discussions include updates to the Hal Brady Recreation Complex and future possibilities for trails and disc golf.

• Upgrades to Hal Brady Recreation Complex
• Distribution of ADA Picnic Tables
• Legacy Melodies Concert Series
• Updates on trails and disc golf
• Discussion on travel ball challenges in the community

The Alachua Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met on March 26, 2024. The board approved the agenda for the meeting and approved the committee minutes from December 19, 2023, both by unanimous consent. No other substantive decisions are recorded in the minutes; the remaining sections are agenda headings with no recorded actions. The minutes also list a citizen comment by Bruce Borders without recording its content.

• Approved the March 26, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous consent)
• Approved the December 19, 2023 committee minutes (unanimous consent)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss a new user agreement for the public safety radio system now owned by the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners. The body will also receive several community presentations and read proclamations for local events.

• Public Safety Radio System User Agreement: $84,084 annually for 5 years
• 2024 Great American Cleanup Proclamation for May 4th
• Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation
• Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for FY ending Sept 30, 2022
• Presentation by Crafty Gemini regarding senior, youth, and community programming

The City Commission approved a new user agreement for the Public Safety Radio System. The meeting also included several proclamations and student artist presentations.

• Approved Public Safety Radio System User Agreement (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve January meeting minutes and receive staff updates. Discussions include progress on the Theatre Park Refresh Project and the installation of a new gateway monument sign.

• Approval of CRAB Meeting Minutes from January 08, 2024
• Theatre Park Refresh Project: vine removal and structural assessments scheduled for March and April 2024
• Wayfinding Signage: proposal for a new gateway monument sign at the NE corner of US-441 and Main Street
• Irrigation system inspection and maintenance contract to be bid in Spring 2024
• Fiscal Year 2023 CRA Annual Report draft presentation

The Community Redevelopment Agency approved the meeting minutes from January 8, 2024. Staff updates were received and filed. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved January 08, 2024 meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing a request to subdivide a ±36.58-acre property into 70 residential lots. The meeting includes a quasi-judicial hearing to determine if the plan complies with land development regulations.

• Kirkland Farms Phase 1 Final Plat: proposal for 70 lots on ±36.58 acres
• Infrastructure performance bond of $5,803,126.51 from Garden Street Communities Southeast, LLC
• House sidewalk performance bond of $205,560.00 from Garden Street Communities Southeast, LLC
• Discussion of New City Street N from 441 to Parcel 05844-004-001

The City Commission approved the final plat for Kirkland Farms Phase 1, a subdivision of 36.58 acres into 70 lots. The Commission also approved a roadway agreement and easement transfers for a new city street from US 441 to Parcel 05844-004-001. Both measures passed with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved Kirkland Farms Phase 1 Final Plat subdividing 36.58 acres into 70 lots (4-0)
• Approved Roadway Agreement and easement transfers for New City Street from 441 to Parcel 05844-004-001 (4-0)
• Approved reading of proposed ordinances and resolutions by title only (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)

Senior Resources Advisory Board

The Senior Resources Advisory Board is meeting to conduct internal elections and establish its 2024 meeting calendar. The board will also discuss senior social activities with the Parks and Recreation Department and review a community survey to streamline its goals.

• Election of a Vice Chairperson
• Approval of the proposed 2024 SRAB Meeting Calendar
• Review and streamlining of the Senior Community Survey
• Discussion with Recreation and Culture Director Damon Messina regarding senior social activities and field trips
• Parliamentary Procedures presentation

The board approved the 2024 SRAB Calendar and the minutes from the December 6, 2023, meeting. A Vice Chair was elected, and a survey of the senior community was deferred.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Elected Vice Chair (unanimous consent)
• Approved 2024 SRAB Calendar (unanimous consent)
• Approved December 6, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Deferred Survey of Senior Community

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council is reviewing essays for the Restoring Dignity Wellness Packet Project to enter into a Florida League of Cities contest. The council is also discussing a potential collaboration with the Education Task Force.

• Restoring Dignity - Wellness Packet Project: discussion of essays for a contest with a $250 award
• Proposal to combine Youth Advisory Council and Education Task Force efforts
• Approval of January 25, 2024, meeting minutes

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will meet to review staff updates and approve minutes from a December 2023 special meeting. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and board discussion.

• Approval of Special CRAAB Meeting Minutes from December 20, 2023
• Staff updates

The board approved the minutes from the December 20, 2023, special meeting. Members discussed downtown business vacancies, the need for more local events, and maintenance concerns regarding two parking lots.

• Approved Special CRAAB Meeting Minutes from December 20, 2023

Education Task Force

The Education Task Force is meeting to adopt its 2024 Strategic Plan, which includes six prioritized initiatives. The body will also review the 2024 meeting calendar and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Adoption of 2024 ETF Strategic Plan featuring six prioritized initiatives
• Proposal to reestablish the City Mentor Volunteer Program by August 2024
• Plan to create a centralized education resource website by June 2024
• Proposal to promote home visitation programs for children aged 0 to 5
• Review and approval of the 2024 ETF Meeting Calendar

The Alachua Education Task Force met on February 26, 2024 and approved its agenda 4-0 by roll call. The board approved the minutes of its August 22, 2023, December 18, 2023, and January 29, 2024 meetings, and approved a proposed 2024 task force calendar. Two items — the 2024 Strategic Plan and combining the Youth Advisory Council with the Education Task Force — were received and filed, meaning no decision was recorded on them. The meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0 roll call)
• Approved August 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved December 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved January 29, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved the proposed 2024 Education Task Force calendar (unanimous consent)
• 2024 Education Task Force Strategic Plan — received and filed, no action recorded
• Combining Youth Advisory Council and Education Task Force efforts — received and filed, no action recorded
• Adjourned at 5:31 p.m. (unanimous consent)

City Commission

The City Commission will review several land development requests, including two final plats and three ordinances related to zoning and land use. The body will also receive a fiscal analysis report for the 2023-2024 period through January 31, 2024.

• Kirkland Farms Phase 1 Final Plat: subdividing ±36.58 acres into 70 lots
• Ordinance 24-04: changing ±8.36 acres south of US Highway 441 to Medium Density Residential
• Ordinance 24-05: rezoning ±8.36 acres south of US Highway 441 to Residential Multiple Family District-8
• McGinley Industrial Acres Minor Subdivision Final Plat: subdividing ±16.10 acres into three lots
• Ordinance 24-06: amending land development regulations for vehicle sales and services

The City Commission approved several zoning and land development requests, including the final plat for Kirkland Farms Phase I and the McGinley Industrial Acres Minor Subdivision. The Commission also approved amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Official Zoning Atlas for an 8.36-acre property.

• Approved Kirkland Farms Phase I Final Plat (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-06 amending Land Development Regulations for vehicle sales and services
• Approved Ordinance 24-04 amending Future Land Use Map for 8.36-acre property to Medium Density Residential (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-05 amending Official Zoning Atlas for 8.36-acre property to Residential Multiple Family District-8 (5-0)
• Approved McGinley Industrial Acres Minor Subdivision Final Plat (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing regarding a request to subdivide a 16.10-acre property into three lots. The proposal aims to create two additional lots for potential new businesses.

• Final Plat for McGinley Industrial Acres Minor Subdivision (Tax Parcels 05893-000-000, 05893-001-000)
• Approval of January 09, 2024 meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the January 9, 2024, meeting. A request for a Final Plat for the McGinley Industrial Acres Minor Subdivision was received and filed.

• Approved January 09, 2024 meeting minutes
• Received and filed Final Plat request for McGinley Industrial Acres Minor Subdivision

City Commission

The City Commission will hold first readings for ordinances to rezone a property south of US Highway 441 to Residential Multiple Family District-8 and amend the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also consider changes to vehicle sales and services standards and a solar power purchase agreement amendment.

• Ordinance 24-05: Rezoning ± 8.36 acres along NW 151st Boulevard to Residential Multiple Family District-8
• Ordinance 24-04: Amending Future Land Use Map for ± 8.36 acres to Medium Density Residential
• Ordinance 24-06: Amending Land Development Regulations for vehicle sales and services standards
• Second Amendment to Solar Power Purchase Agreement
• Appointment of one member to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The City Commission approved first readings of three ordinances: a site-specific zoning amendment for an 8.36-acre property, a comprehensive plan amendment for the same property, and an amendment to Land Development Regulations regarding vehicle sales. All three ordinances were scheduled for second and final readings on February 26, 2024. The Commission also approved a Second Amendment to a Solar Power Purchase Agreement and appointed a member to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.

• Approved Parks & Recreation Advisory Board appointment (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 24-05 rezoning 8.36-acre property to RMF-8 (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 24-04 changing future land use to Medium Density Residential (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 24-06 amending Land Development Regulations for vehicle sales (4-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to Solar Power Purchase Agreement (4-0)

Education Task Force

The Education Task Force will discuss 14 proposed strategic initiatives. Members and participants will select and rank the top 6 initiatives in order of priority to establish a strategic plan.

• Discussion of 14 proposed strategic initiatives
• Selection of 6 priority initiatives for the strategic plan
• Proposal to provide book vending machines in local schools
• Proposal to establish a Community Partnership School at Mebane or Alachua Elementary
• Proposal to expand VPK classes and improve VPK readiness scores

The Alachua Education Task Force held a workshop on January 29, 2024. The only substantive item was the 'Establishment of Strategic Plan Discussion,' which was received and filed. No votes were taken on policy changes, and the meeting adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Agenda approved (4-0 roll call)
• Strategic Plan Discussion received and filed
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous consent)

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council is meeting to pack items for the Restoring Dignity Wellness Packet Project and estimate the time needed for completion. The council will also set a date for a future workshop to finish the project.

• Restoring Dignity - Wellness Packet Project packing and workshop scheduling
• Approval of November 30, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of December 14, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2024 Youth Council Community Service Contest with an April 1, 2024 deadline

The Youth Advisory Council met on January 25, 2024, with Vice Chair Abigail Blumer presiding; Chair Emma Cedeno-Alonso and members Jolene Brown and Joshua Smoak were absent. The council approved the agenda by unanimous consent and took up minutes from its November 30, 2023 and December 14, 2023 meetings, though the recorded text does not clearly state the outcome of those approvals. A presentation on the "Restoring Dignity - Wellness Packet Project" was provided by Deputy City Clerk LeAnne Williams. The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.

• Approved the agenda by unanimous consent
• November 30, 2023 minutes taken up; approval outcome not clearly recorded
• December 14, 2023 minutes taken up; approval outcome not clearly recorded
• Adjourned at 6:59 p.m. by unanimous consent

City Commission

The Commission will review a proclamation for the April 2024 election of Seats 4 and 5. Additionally, the body will receive a fiscal analysis report covering the period through November 30, 2023.

• 2024 Election Proclamation for City Commission Seats 4 and 5
• Fiscal Analysis Report for FY 2023-2024 through November 30, 2023
• Ordinance 24-02: Business Impact Statement (Second and Final Reading)
• Ordinance 24-03: Changes to the Election Code (Second and Final Reading)

The Alachua City Commission met on January 22, 2024 and approved the agenda by unanimous consent. Ordinance 24-02, a Business Impact Statement, passed its second and final reading by a 5-0 roll-call vote. Ordinance 24-03, changes to the Election Code, also had a second and final reading listed, but the minutes as provided do not record a vote or outcome for it. The minutes also list a consent agenda (skid steer purchase and two sets of prior meeting minutes) without recording any action on those items, and the meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m.

• Approved the meeting agenda by unanimous consent
• Approved Ordinance 24-02 (Business Impact Statement), second and final reading, 5-0 by roll call
• Ordinance 24-03 (changes to the Election Code), second and final reading, listed with no vote or outcome recorded in the provided minutes
• Consent agenda (skid steer purchase; December 11, 2023 and January 8, 2024 minutes) listed with no action recorded in the provided minutes

City Commission

The Alachua City Commission and School Board of Alachua County are holding a joint meeting to review Alachua Community Schools enrollment and demographic numbers. The agenda includes a presentation on school accomplishments, grades, and assessment results, followed by a discussion on how the City Commission can assist. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on Alachua Community Schools enrollment and demographic numbers
• Presentation on accomplishments, grades, and assessment results for City of Alachua schools
• Discussion on how the City Commission can assist or help the schools

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will hold a public hearing to address old and new code enforcement cases, including affidavits of compliance/non-compliance and violations of the city code. Interested parties may appear and be heard. The agenda is primarily a list of quasi-judicial hearings on individual property violations.

• Case #23-0116 Moore & Tweed, Parcel #03195-005-022, Affidavit of Compliance
• Case #23-0082 Michael & Caroline Douglas, Parcel #03968-030-000, Affidavit of Non-Compliance
• Case #23-0209 Baris Enterprises Inc., Parcel #03235-007-000, Violation of one section of the Code
• Case #23-0120 Central Motor Supply of Alachua Inc., Parcel #03370-000-000, Violation of one section of the Code
• Case #23-0152 John Kimball, Parcel #03531-034-000, Violation of two sections of the Code

Special Magistrate Michael Durham presided over multiple code enforcement cases, issuing findings of violations and setting compliance deadlines. Several properties were granted extensions or status reviews, while others faced potential daily fines for non-compliance.

• Accepted Affidavit of Compliance for Case #23-0116 (Moore & Tweed)
• Found violation for Case #23-0082 (Douglas); set compliance date Feb 12, 2024, with potential $100/day fine
• Found violation for Case #23-0129 (Argueta & Giraldo); set compliance date Feb 12, 2024, with potential $100/day fine
• Accepted Affidavit of Non-Compliance for Case #22-0084 (Washington Heirs); $100/day fine to accrue
• Found violation for Case #23-0165 (Bryan); set compliance date Jan 25, 2024, with potential $100/day fine
• Found violation for Case #23-0189 (Walker & Walker & Walker); set compliance date Feb 12, 2024, with potential $100/day fine
• Found violation for Case #23-0172 (Cedeno); set compliance date Feb 12, 2024, with potential $150/day fine
• Approved 30-day extension to Feb 12, 2024, for larger sign removal in Case #23-0111 (Stalbaum & Stalbaum)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing a request to change the land use and zoning of a property on NW 151st Boulevard from commercial to medium-density residential. The board is also considering an amendment to lot width requirements for vehicle sales and services. Decisions on these items will be transmitted to the City Commission for final action.

• Proposed rezoning of + 8.36 acres on NW 151st Boulevard from Community Commercial (CC) and Commercial Intensive (CI) to Residential Multiple Family District-8 (RMF-8)
• Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change NW 151st Boulevard property from Community Commercial and Commercial to Medium Density Residential
• Proposed LDR text amendment to reduce minimum lot width for automobile repair and servicing from 150 feet to 115 feet when service bay doors do not face a street
• Approval of December 12, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a request to change the land use and zoning for an 8.36-acre property on NW 151st Boulevard. The property will move from commercial designations to residential use. The board also approved the December 12, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved December 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved NW 151st Boulevard Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Medium Density Residential (5-0)
• Approved NW 151st Boulevard rezoning to Residential Multiple Family District-8 (5-0)
• Received and filed LDR Text Amendment request for Vehicle Sales and Services

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing a grant application for exterior building improvements. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from November 13, 2023.

• Resolution 24-02: Business Facade Grant application for 14933 Main Street (Optimal Vending Systems, LLC) with a maximum grant award of $8,651.43
• Approval of November 13, 2023 meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission is discussing the implementation of Florida Statute 166.041(4)(a), which requires municipalities to provide business impact estimates for certain ordinances. The body will also receive a presentation from the Chamber of Commerce regarding Alachua 2.0.

• Ordinance 24-02: Implementing state mandate for Business Impact Estimates
• Ordinance 24-03: Changes to the Election Code
• Alachua 2.0 Presentation by the Chamber of Commerce
• Purchase of Transformers (Consent Agenda)

The Alachua City Commission approved Ordinance 24-02 regarding Business Impact Statements and Ordinance 24-03 regarding changes to the Election Code. The meeting also included a presentation by the Alachua Chamber of Commerce and a consent agenda item for the purchase of transformers.

• Approved Ordinance 24-02: Business Impact Statement (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-03: Changes to the Election Code
• Approved consent agenda item: Purchase of Transformers
• Approved agenda (unanimous)