Clermont public meetings in 2024

City Council Workshop

This is a City Council Workshop meeting, held for discussion and information gathering only; no votes will be taken. The sole substantive item is a discussion of the Guiding Principles and Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion of Guiding Principles and Comprehensive Plan

City Council Meeting

The Clermont City Council special meeting will review the contract for an interim City Manager and the contract for an interim City Attorney. Council members will discuss the request for proposals (RFQ) requirements for hiring a permanent City Manager and City Attorney. The agenda also includes appointments to outside agency boards. No other business will be considered.

• Interim City Manager contract
• Interim City Attorney contract
• Discussion of RFQ requirements for City Manager and City Attorney positions
• Appointments to outside agency boards

City Council Meeting

The Clermont City Council will meet to accept election results, administer oaths for Seats 1, 3, and 5, and select a Mayor Pro Tem. Under unfinished business, the council will hold final votes on ordinances regulating public camping, requiring natural gas lines in new subdivisions, and approving PUD amendments for self-storage and rezoning. New business includes a conditional use permit for a self-storage and car wash on US 27 and board appointments. Discussions are scheduled on the Central Business District code, parking regulations, and city attorney and manager contracts.

• Final vote on Ordinance 2024-044 regulating public camping
• Final vote on Ordinance 2024-043 requiring natural gas lines in new subdivisions over 10 lots
• Final vote on Ordinance 2024-039 amending The Shops at Waterbrooke PUD to add a self-storage facility
• Final vote on Ordinance 2024-038 rezoning Family Christian Center from R-1-A to PUD with C-2 uses
• Conditional use permit for a 100,000 sq. ft. self-storage facility and car wash south of WaWa on US 27 (Resolution 2024-038R)

Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

The Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees holds its quarterly meeting to review investment performance, legal memos on new contracting and withholding rules, and vote on operating rules and procedures. The board will also approve minutes, financial statements, and invoices, and discuss benefit approvals.

• Approval of August 28, 2024 quarterly meeting minutes
• Investment consultant quarterly performance report (BCA)
• Attorney memos on new contracting provisions and withholding rules
• Review and vote on Operating Rules and Procedures
• Approval of interim financial statement for September 2024 and invoices

Firefighters Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review the September 2024 quarterly investment and financial reports. The body will also consider benefit approvals and review memos regarding new withholding rules and contract provisions.

• Approval of minutes from August 28 and September 10, 2024
• Quarterly Investment Report as of 09/30/2024
• Attorney memos on new withholding rules and contract provisions
• Benefit approvals
• Approval of invoices via warrant dated December 4, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, rezonings, or contracts are listed for decision or discussion.

Code Enforcement Hearing(s)

The Clermont Code Enforcement Board will consider unfinished business including motions to place liens on properties and requests to reduce fines. New business items include repeat violations for nuisances, building permit violations, and maintenance complaints. The board will address eight total cases.

• Motion to Lien for Permacation LLC at 516 W. Highway 50 (Artificial Grass Co.)
• Motion to Lien for Jude Meus and Geralde Meus at 1383 Laurel Hill Drive
• Reduction of Fine for Thoen Johannes L Trustee at 251 Crestview Drive
• Reduction of Fine for Lakefront Village LLC at 905-935 Lakefront Village Drive
• Repeat violation for Edward Emrick III at Cluster Oak Drive (vacant lot) - nuisances, property maintenance, weeds

The Clermont Code Enforcement Board approved liens on two properties with ongoing violations, totaling $172,650 in accrued fines. The board also reduced one fine, found a repeat violation, and ordered corrections in several other cases, all with 5-0 votes.

• Approved lien of $53,750 on 516 W. Highway 50 (Permacation LLC) (5-0)
• Approved lien of $118,900 on 1383 Laurel Hill Drive (Jude and Geralde Meus) (5-0)
• Reduced fine from $7,000 to $300 for 251 Crestview Drive, due by Dec 18, 2024 (5-0)
• Found repeat violation at Cluster Oak Drive, no fine if corrected; $500/day if not (5-0)
• Ordered correction by Jan 18, 2025 for 791 SR 50; $250/day after (5-0)
• Ordered correction by Dec 18, 2024 for 1555 Grand Highway; $250/day after (5-0)
• Ordered correction by Dec 18, 2024 or 180 days for 645 W. Osceola St; $250/day after (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on several land use changes, including an assisted living facility and a self-storage project. The body is also reviewing numerous equipment and vehicle purchases for police, fire, and public services. Additionally, the council will discuss new ordinances regarding public camping and natural gas line requirements for developers.

• Purchase of police vehicles totaling $572,213.05 and $104,985.01
• Purchase of a vacuum excavation truck for $602,493.61 and a rear loader refuse truck for $327,126
• Rezoning of 8.44 acres at Hartwood Marsh Road and Hancock Road for an Assisted Living Facility
• Annexation and rezoning of 123 acres along Old Hwy 50
• Proposed ordinance requiring natural gas line distribution in new subdivisions over ten lots

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review three land-use requests. These include a PUD amendment for The Shops at Waterbrooke and conditional use permits for a container shop and a car wash/storage facility.

• Ordinance No. 2024-039: Amendment to The Shops at Waterbrooke PUD to add a self-storage facility and change acreage
• Resolution No. 2024-036R: Conditional Use Permit for a container building in the Central Business District
• Resolution No. 2024-038R: Conditional Use Permit for a 100,000 square foot self-storage facility and car wash south of WaWa and east of US 27

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of Resolution No. 2024-038R regarding a car wash and self-storage project on US 27.

• Recommended approval of Resolution No. 2024-038R US 27 Car Wash & Self-Storage (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The Clermont City Council workshop on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 is scheduled for information gathering and discussion only. The Council will not vote on any issues at this workshop. The agenda lists Legislative Priorities and an Other item, and the Council may add or delete items. Residents are reminded of ADA accommodation procedures and document submission requirements.

City Council Meeting

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget, a budget amendment, and contracts with Clermont Main Street and a parking trust.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget
• Approval of Fiscal Year End 2024 Budget Amendment
• Contract with Clermont Main Street for $70,000
• Parking Agreement Renewal with DeHoyos Revocable Trust for $1,000 per month
• Approval of July 2024 CRA meeting minutes

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss the annexation of two properties totaling over 570 acres and the rezoning of 123 acres along Old Hwy 50. The body is also reviewing numerous equipment purchases and 2025 event permits.

• Annexation and R-3 rezoning of 123+/- acres along Old Hwy 50
• Annexation of 449+/- acres off CR 561 near Thompson Place Road
• Purchase of a pumper truck for $931,479
• City Hall carpet installation for $206,592.81
• Boat ramp daily parking fee increase from $5 to $6

City Council Workshop

The Clermont City Council will hold a workshop to discuss zoning and receive a presentation from the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District. No votes are scheduled to be taken at this meeting.

• Lake Apopka Natural Gas District presentation
• Zoning discussion
• Public notice regarding ADA accommodations
• Public notice regarding document submission for council records

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a rezoning request for property along Old Hwy 50. Two previous requests for conditional use permits have been withdrawn.

• Ordinance No. 2024-032: Rezoning request for 123+/- acres along Old Hwy 50 to R-3 Residential/Professional District
• Resolution No. 2024-021R: US Highway 27 Self-Storage & Car Wash CUP (Withdrawn)
• Resolution No. 2024-028R: Fine Ink Studios CUP (Withdrawn)

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of Ordinance No. 2024-032, rezoning a 123-acre property near Old Highway 50 to R-3 Residential/Professional District. The project, proposed by Daly Design Group, would create 130 single-family lots with a density of 1.85 units per acre, reduced from earlier plans. Two other agenda items—a self-storage/car wash CUP and a Fine Ink Studios conditional use permit—were withdrawn by the applicants. The recommendation now goes to the City Council for final decision.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance No. 2024-032 (Old Highway 50 rezoning) (6-0)
• Approved September 3, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Withdrawn: Resolution No. 2024-021R (US Highway 27 Self-Storage & Car Wash CUP)
• Withdrawn: Resolution No. 2024-028R (Fine Ink Studios Conditional Use Permit)

Special Meeting

The City Council will consider two resolutions. Resolution 2024‑033R adopts the FY 2024‑2025 final ad valorem millage rate of 4.9500. Resolution 2024‑034R adopts the FY 2024‑2025 final budget. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Resolution 2024‑033R: adopt FY 2024‑2025 final ad valorem millage rate of 4.9500
• Resolution 2024‑034R: adopt FY 2024‑2025 final budget

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several contract renewals, including law enforcement dispatch and fire department training. The body is also considering amendments to Parks & Recreation and Utility billing fees, as well as a pension trust fund amendment for firefighters.

• Law Enforcement Dispatch Services Agreement for 2024-2025 in the amount of $549,744
• Resolution No. 2024-035R regarding Parks & Recreation and Utility Billing fee amendments
• Valencia College Facility Sublicense Agreement for Fire Department training in the amount of $10,200
• Lien reduction for a C-2 zoned parcel at 1800 South US Hwy 27
• Variance request for a walkway setback at 4469 Lions Gate Avenue

City Council Workshop

The City Council will meet for a workshop to gather information and discuss on-street parking on Minneola Avenue. No votes will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion regarding Minneola Avenue on-street parking

Code Enforcement Hearing(s)

The Clermont Code Enforcement Board will hear requests to reduce fines and consider new violations for unpermitted work, weeds, and unsafe structures. The meeting covers residential and commercial properties with documented code issues.

• Motion to place lien on 1000 W. Montrose Street (Cortez, Libre Real Estate LLC)
• Reduction of fine for Kings Ridge Golf Club of Lake County (1950 Kings Ridge Blvd)
• Reduction of fine for Noland's Roofing (1295 W. Highway 50)
• New violation for weeds on vacant lot at W. Montrose Street (Alt Key 3826383)
• Unsafe structure case at 645 W. Osceola Street (645 West Osceola Land Trust)

The Clermont Code Enforcement Board heard 10 cases, ordering liens, fine reductions, and compliance deadlines. It found a 114-year-old apartment house at 645 W. Osceola Street a serious threat, ordering it vacated and unoccupied until deemed safe, with $250/day fines starting October 1, 2024. The board also approved a $4,800 lien for weeds, reduced fines in three cases, and set compliance deadlines with daily fines for several other violations.

• Approved $4,800 lien on 1000 W. Montrose St. for weeds (6-0)
• Reduced Kings Ridge fine from $2,000 to $500, due Oct 16 (6-0)
• Reduced Noland's Roofing fine from $6,000 to $1,200, due Oct 15 (6-0)
• Recorded $30,500 fine and reduced to $6,100 for 1870 Vale Dr., due Dec 16 (6-0)
• Found violation at 1050 W. Magnolia St., $150/day after Oct 16 (6-0)
• Found violation at 407 W. Highway 50, $150/day after Nov 16 (5-1)
• Ordered 645 W. Osceola St. vacated, $250/day after Oct 1 (6-0)
• Found repeat weed violation on W. Montrose St., $500/day from Aug 15 (6-0)

Special Meeting

The City Council is meeting to consider the adoption of the tentative budget and millage rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

• Resolution No. 2024-031R: Tentative Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 5.0600
• Resolution No. 2024-032R: Tentative Budget of $253,038,449

Firefighters Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

The Firefighters Retirement Plan Board of Trustees will hold a quarterly meeting to review investment reports, legal updates, and a tentative disability hearing. The meeting will be held both in person at Clermont City Hall and electronically via Zoom.

• Review of investment consultant report
• Attorney report
• Administrator report
• Tentative disability hearing for William Harrison
• Next meeting scheduled for December 4, 2024

City Council Meeting

The Clermont City Council will meet to approve routine items including meeting minutes, plats, and contracts, as well as discuss unfinished business such as annexation and zoning changes for a self-storage project on Hooks Street. New business includes a variance request, lien reduction, and a utility agreement for a commercial project.

• Approve $395,556 bid for Fire Prevention Facility renovations at 650 W. Montrose
• Award $1,916,876 contract for aerial fire truck purchase via Sourcewell
• Approve $557,021 contract amendment for wastewater facility expansion with Tetra Tech, Inc.
• Consider annexation and zoning changes for 2.29-acre Hooks Street self-storage project
• Review rezoning request for Family Christian Center of Clermont to Planned Unit Development

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a rezoning request for the Family Christian Center of Clermont and a conditional use permit for Fine Ink Studios. The body will also approve minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting.

• Ordinance No. 2024-038: Rezone Family Christian Center of Clermont from R-1-A to Planned Unit Development with C-2 General Commercial Uses
• Resolution No. 2024-028R: Conditional Use Permit for Fine Ink Studios to allow a tattoo and piercing establishment in a PUD

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 2-2 to deny a recommendation for Ordinance No. 2024-038, which would have rezoned the Family Christian Center property to a Planned Unit Development with C-2 General Commercial uses. The applicant sought the rezoning to secure a more favorable loan for church improvements. The commission also tabled a conditional use permit for Fine Ink Studios to the October 1, 2024 meeting.

• Denied recommendation for Ordinance No. 2024-038 Family Christian Center rezoning (2-2)
• Tabled Resolution No. 2024-028R Fine Ink Studios Conditional Use Permit to October 1, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved August 6, 2024 minutes (4-0)

Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

The Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting to review actuarial valuations, investment performance, legal memos, and administrative reports. Members will also approve minutes from prior meetings and consider benefit approvals and financial statements.

• Approval of minutes from April 22 and May 22, 2024 meetings
• Actuarial Valuation report by Southern Actuarial Services
• Quarterly Performance Report from investment consultant BCA
• Approval of 2023 Annual Report and Chapter 185 Premium Tax Distribution
• Approval of invoices via warrant dated August 28, 2024

Firefighters Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

The Firefighters Retirement Plan Board will review and approve the minutes from February 28 and May 22, 2024. Trustees will hear reports from the audit firm, actuarial service, investment consultant, and attorney, as well as an administrator report covering FY23 expenses and the FY25 budget. The meeting includes benefit approvals, election of a fifth trustee, and approval of the July 2024 interim financial statement and related invoices. The session ends with scheduling the next board meeting for November 27, 2024.

• Approval of minutes from February 28, 2024 and May 22, 2024
• Audit report by Saltmarsh, Cleveland & Gund
• Actuarial valuation dated October 1, 2023
• Approval of July 2024 interim financial statement
• Approval of invoices (warrants dated May 22, 2024 & August 28, 2024)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several Conditional Use Permits for commercial developments and a private school. The body is also considering contracts for fire department vehicles and athletic facilities. Other items include land use amendments and sign code changes for murals.

• Contract for six pickleball fields at the ARC with William Medley Construction, Inc. for $116,250
• Purchase of fire department replacement vehicles from Dana Safety Supply, Inc. for $131,908
• Conditional Use Permit for two hotels and a storage warehouse north of Hooks Street
• Conditional Use Permit for a private school at 102 South US Highway 27
• Proposed Land Development Code changes to allow murals in the Central Business District

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget. No votes are scheduled to be taken at this meeting.

• Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget Review
• Public Notice regarding ADA accommodations
• Public Notice regarding materials for Council presentation

City Council Meeting

The council will approve routine consent‑agenda items and consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a budget amendment and a capital‑expenditure request for the Fire Station 2 project. Unfinished business includes annexation, land‑use plan amendments, and rezoning for the Bongard Estates parcel on Hartwood Marsh Road. New business features a mural sign variance, a food‑truck conditional use permit, and other land‑development proposals.

• Resolution No. 2024-030R – intent to seek reimbursement up to $15 million for the Fire Station 2 project
• Ordinance No. 2024-027 – annexation of a 19.68‑acre Bongard Estates parcel on Hartwood Marsh Road, east of Hancock Road
• Ordinance No. 2024-028 – Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment changing land use for the same Bongard Estates parcel
• Ordinance No. 2024-029 – rezoning Bongard Estates from Lake County Agriculture to Clermont R‑2 Medium Density Residential
• Resolution No. 2024-023R – Conditional Use Permit to allow food trucks at 300 E. Highway 50 in the C‑2 General Commercial zone

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Clermont Planning and Zoning Commission will decide on six land-use items, including a private school conditional-use permit, two future land-use and rezoning requests for self-storage expansions, and a sign-code amendment to allow murals in the central business district. One item is tabled until October.

• Conditional-use permit for The Dream Academy private school in C-2 zoning
• Future land-use change for 123 acres on Old Highway 50
• Rezoning 2.29 acres on Hooks Street for self-storage (Phase 2)
• Sign-code amendment to permit murals in the Central Business District
• Conditional-use permit for self-storage and car wash near US-27 (tabled to Oct 1)

The commission recommended approval for a private school relocation, a residential annexation project, a self-storage facility expansion, and a code amendment for murals. One conditional use permit for a self-storage and car wash project was tabled.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for The Dream Academy private school (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance No. 2024-031 for Old Highway 50 land use transmittal (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance No. 2024-035 for Hooks Street Self-Storage Phase 2 plan amendment (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance No. 2024-036 for Hooks Street Self-Storage Phase 2 rezoning (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Resolution No. 2024-025R for Hooks Street Self-Storage Phase 2 CUP and 8-foot retention wall (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance No. 2024-037 to allow murals in the CRA district (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution No. 2024-021R US Highway 27 Self-Storage & Car Wash CUP to October 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved July 2, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Clermont Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and a Downtown Parking Study. No votes will be taken on these items, as the meeting is strictly for information gathering and discussion.

• Discussion of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 CRA Budget
• Discussion of the Downtown Parking Study

City Council Workshop

The City of Clermont Council will hold a workshop on July 25, 2024, to gather information and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget. No votes will be taken during this session. The agenda contains no other specific substantive items beyond the budget discussion and procedural adjournment.

• Discussion of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget

City Council Meeting

The Clermont Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will meet to consider approving meeting minutes, a grant extension for 639 8th Street, an annual contract with Clermont Main Street for $70,000, and a budget reallocation to construct a new parking lot on city property at Desoto and West. All items are up for discussion and potential approval.

• Approval of April 23, 2024 CRA meeting minutes
• Grant extension request for 639 8th Street
• Annual contract with Clermont Main Street in the budgeted amount of $70,000
• CRA budget reallocation and approval to construct parking lot at Desoto and West

City Council Meeting

The Clermont City Council will vote on consent agenda items including bid awards for fire department vehicles and drainage improvements, plus several ordinances and resolutions. They will also consider a proposed millage rate for FY 2025 and multiple conditional use permits, with some items withdrawn or continued.

• Award bid to Mullinax Ford for two Ford Expeditions at $111,653
• Award bid to DB Civil Construction for Lake Winona drainage improvements at $378,920
• Introduce ordinance to rezone 8.44 acres for an assisted living facility (First Baptist Church)
• Consider annexation and rezoning of Bongard Estates (19.68 acres on Hartwood Marsh Road)
• Approve proposed FY 2025 ad valorem millage rate not to exceed 5.0600

Code Enforcement Hearing(s)

The Clermont Code Enforcement Board will meet to consider two requests for fine reductions and five violation cases, including a repeat violation at 1870 Vale Drive. The board will also approve minutes from the May 20, 2024 meeting.

• Fine reduction request: Kings Ridge Golf Club of Lake County LLC, 1950 Kings Ridge Boulevard
• Fine reduction request: Lou Natem LLC, 1203 West Highway 50
• Repeat violation: Linda Lalchan, 1870 Vale Drive (interior surfaces, plumbing, mechanical, roof, structure unfit)
• Violation: The Meus', 1383 Laurel Hill Drive (building permit required)
• Violation: Advenir at Clermont LLC, 600 River Birch Court (mechanical equipment, building permit)

The Board approved a fine reduction for one property and issued compliance orders with daily fines for five other cases. One case was not heard due to the absence of the respondent.

• Reduced fine for Case No. C2404-0064 from $2,500 to $125 (7-0)
• Found Linda Lalchan in repeat violation (Case No. C2405-0019) with $500 daily fine after May 23, 2024 (7-0)
• Ordered immediate recording of Findings of Fact for Case No. C2405-0019 (7-0)
• Found Advenir at Clermont LLC in violation (Case No. C2401-0036) with $250 daily fine after Sept 13, 2024 (7-0)
• Found Jude & Geralde Meus in violation (Case No. C2405-0017) with $500 daily fine (7-0)
• Found Edward Emrick III in violation (Case No. C2405-0003) with $150 daily fine after Aug 14, 2024 (7-0)
• Found Libre Real Estate LLC in violation (Case No. C2404-0069) with $150 daily fine after Aug 14, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved May 20, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. No votes will be taken during this meeting.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Discussion

City Council Workshop

The City Council will conduct an information-gathering discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. No votes will be taken during this workshop.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
• Discussion of Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several requests for conditional use permits and zoning amendments. Items include proposed hotels, a private school, food truck operations, and residential storage facilities.

• Clermont West South Phase 2: CUP for two hotels and a residential storage warehouse north of Hooks Street
• US Highway 27: CUP for a residential storage warehouse and car wash near the Hooks Street Off Ramp
• Potter's Academy: CUP for a private school at 100 East Minnehaha Avenue
• 300 E. Highway 50: CUP for food truck operations in the C-2 General Commercial district
• Bongard Estates: Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning on Hartwood Marsh Road

The commission recommended denial of a mixed-use project featuring hotels and a daycare due to zoning and safety concerns. It recommended approval for a micro-school for students with disabilities and a food truck permit. A residential rezoning for Bongard Estates was also recommended for approval.

• Recommended denial of Resolution 2024-018R Clermont West South Phase 2 CUP (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-022R Potter’s Academy CUP (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-023R 300 E. Highway 50 Food Trucks CUP (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2024-028 Bongard Estates SSCPA (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2024-029 Bongard Estates Rezoning to R-2 (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2024-021R US Highway 27 Self-Storage & Car Wash CUP to August 6, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved June 4, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several items including a contract award for picnic pavilions at three city parks. The agenda also includes requests to table hearings regarding First Baptist Church and the establishment of a new community development district.

• Contract award to Lanier Plans, Inc. d/b/a KorKat for picnic pavilions at Palatlakaha Park, Waterfront Park and Lake Felter Park
• Request to table Ordinance No. 2024-018 (First Baptist Church SSCPA) to August 13, 2024
• Request to table Ordinance No. 2024-019 (First Baptist Church Rezoning) to August 13, 2024
• Establishment of a CDD for Parkside Trails development
• Lien reduction request for Burger King Restaurant at 780 W. Hwy. 50

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several land use items including rezoning for an assisted living facility and various plat approvals. The agenda also includes a bid award for structural demolition and discussions regarding city manager performance metrics.

• Rezoning of 8.44 acres for an Assisted Living Facility at Hartwood Marsh Road and Hancock Road
• Awarding $123,749 from the cemetery fund to Flo Construction Company for structural demolition
• Plat approval for Wellness Ridge Phase 2 consisting of 230 residential lots in Wellness Way
• Plat approval for Black West Commercial consisting of 6.29 acres
• Plat approval for Plaza Collina Lot 9 to create 5 smaller commercial tracts

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider ordinances regarding land use and zoning for property at the southeast corner of Hartwood Marsh Road and Hancock Road. Additionally, a discussion regarding The River Church CUP has been tabled until July 2, 2024.

• Ordinance No. 2024-018: Future land use change at Hartwood Marsh Road and Hancock Road
• Ordinance No. 2024-019: Rezoning for property at Hartwood Marsh Road and Hancock Road
• Resolution No. 2024-013R: The River Church CUP (tabled to July 2, 2024)

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend denial of both a small scale comprehensive plan amendment and a Planned Unit Development rezoning sought by First Baptist Church of Clermont, Inc. for an assisted living, memory care and independent living facility on an 8.44-acre parcel at the southeast corner of Hartwood Marsh Road and Hancock Road. The commission also voted 5-0 to table a conditional use permit for The River Church to its July 2, 2024 meeting. The recommendations are advisory; the minutes do not record any final City Council action.

• Recommended denial of Ordinance No. 2024-018, First Baptist Church Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (4-1, Grube opposing)
• Recommended denial of Ordinance No. 2024-019, First Baptist Church Planned Unit Development Rezoning (4-1, Grube opposing)
• Tabled Resolution No. 2024-013R, The River Church Conditional Use Permit, to the July 2, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved the May 7, 2024 minutes (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding land development, a nuisance abatement board, and a family entertainment center. The agenda also includes a grant application for arts and cultural facilities and a proposed side-loader truck purchase.

• $500,000 grant application request for Florida Division of Arts and Cultural Facilities Program
• $155,000 purchase of a public utility easement at 836 W. Montrose Street
• $399,206 purchase of a side-loader truck from Container Systems & Equipment Company, Inc.
• Ordinance to create a Nuisance Abatement Board
• Amendment to allow electronic messages on monument signs

Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

The Board will review quarterly investment performance and administrative expenses for fiscal years 2023 and 2025. The agenda includes an attorney report regarding disability annuity payment reporting. The board will also consider benefit approvals and interim financial statements.

• Quarterly investment performance report
• Review of FY23 actual expenses and FY25 administrative budget
• Attorney memo regarding Form 1099-R for disability annuity payments
• Approval of benefit requests
• Interim financial statement as of March 31, 2024

Firefighters Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

The Firefighters Retirement Plan Board of Trustees is conducting its quarterly meeting. The agenda includes reviewing audit and investment reports and discussing disability annuity payment reporting. The Board will also review the FY25 administrative budget and approve plan invoices.

• Approval of February 28, 2024 minutes
• Attorney memo regarding Form 1099-R reporting for disability annuity payments
• Review of FY23 actual expenses and FY25 administrative budget
• Approval of March 2024 interim financial statement
• Approval of invoices from the May 22, 2024 warrant

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold an information-gathering discussion regarding pickleball. No votes will be taken during this workshop meeting.

• Pickleball discussion

Code Enforcement Hearing(s)

The Clermont Code Enforcement Board will meet to consider several requests for fine reductions on existing cases. The board will also hear new cases regarding property maintenance, unpermitted structures, and nuisance violations.

• Fine reduction requests for 1610 E. Bowman Street and 185 US Highway 27
• Nuisance violation hearing for 699 US Highway 27 (Gabby's Banquet Hall)
• Grading, drainage, and maintenance violations at 2480 South US Highway 27
• Unpermitted structure and building permit issues at 251 Crestview Drive
• Business tax receipt compliance for 1203 W. Highway 50

The Board heard numerous cases regarding property maintenance, zoning, and safety violations. Several respondents were ordered to correct violations by specific deadlines or face daily fines, while some existing fines were reduced.

• Reduced fine for Case C2301-0041 from $16,350 to $817.50 (7-0)
• Imposed $2,500 fine for repeat business tax violations at 1203 W. Highway 50 (7-0)
• Reduced fine for Case C2303-0012 to $1,600 (6-1)
• Ordered correction of unsafe conditions at 251 Crestview Drive by June 19, 2024, or $250/day fine (7-0)
• Ordered correction of safety threats at 1950 Kings Ridge Blvd by May 27, 2024, or $250/day fine (7-0)
• Ordered correction of landscape violations at 101 E Hwy 50 by July 19, 2024, or $250/day fine (7-0)
• Ordered correction of violations at 905-935 Lakefront Village Drive by Sept 18, 2024, or $250/day fine (7-0)
• Ordered correction of unsafe structure at 447 E. Desoto Street by June 19, 2024, or $250/day fine (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several items including a water and sewer revenue bond and updates to the sign code. The meeting also includes various zoning variance requests and potential fee changes for fire inspections.

• Approval of Water and Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2024
• $97,534 award to Footprint AV, LLC for a sound system
• $119,633.65 award to Roger's Sign Corp. for an LED sign
• Proposed changes to allow electronic messages on monument signs
• Creation of a Nuisance Abatement Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider amendments to the Land Development Code regarding fire department layout and water requirements. Staff is also proposing changes to Chapter 117 to allow electronic messages on monument signs.

• Ordinance No. 2024-023: FEC (the Market) PUD Amendment for Victory Village and Market project
• Ordinance No. 2024-020: Amendment to LDC-Fire Dept. regarding layout and water
• Ordinance No. 2024-026: Proposed changes to Chapter 117-Signs for electronic messages
• Tabled Item: Ordinance No. 2024-018 (First Baptist Church SSCPA) to June 4, 2024
• Tabled Item: Ordinance No. 2024-019 (First Baptist Church Rezoning) to June 4, 2024

The commission recommended approval of a PUD amendment to allow an ax-throwing business at the former Market site and a code change for electronic monument signs. Three other items, including two First Baptist Church ordinances and a church permit, were tabled until June 4, 2024.

• Approved April 2, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2024-018 First Baptist Church SSCPA to June 4 (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2024-019 First Baptist Church PUD Rezoning to June 4 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance No. 2024-023 FEC (the Market) PUD Amendment (4-1)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance No. 2024-026 LDC Amendment for Changeable Copy Signs (4-1)
• Tabled Resolution No. 2024-013R The River Church CUP to June 4 (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Clermont CRA will consider approving the October 10, 2023 minutes and a $49,522 task order for parking study consultant services. The board will also consider a reallocation of the Community Redevelopment Agency budget.

• Approval of October 10, 2023 CRA minutes
• $49,522 task order for Traffic Transportation and Engineering Consultant Services
• Reallocation of the Community Redevelopment Agency budget

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding the Sundara Eco-Spa project, including annexation and land use changes. Other items include a generator replacement for Fire Station 1 and a police department agreement with the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

• Purchase and installation of a 125KW generator for Fire Station 1 for $253,810
• Annexation of approximately 42 acres near Lakeshore Drive and Hammock Ridge Road
• Rezoning and future land use amendments for Sundara Eco-Spa
• Sewer service request for Sundara Eco-Spa hotel and spa
• Water service request for a single-family residence at 15601 Laguna Rd.

Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

The Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees will review reports regarding the cost method for purchasing prior qualifying service credit. The board will also review a report on a beneficiary payment for Evelyn Torres.

• Report on purchase of prior qualifying service credit
• Beneficiary payment report for Evelyn Torres

Code Enforcement Hearing(s)

The Code Enforcement Board will meet to consider several enforcement actions. The agenda includes motions to foreclose on properties, motions to lien specific locations, and requests for fine reductions.

• Motion to Foreclose: 584 & 586 West Juniata Street
• Motion to Foreclose: 588 & 590 W. Juniata St.
• Motion to Lien: 5th Street - Vacant Lot
• Motion to Lien: 505 East Montrose Street
• Violation: Emerald Lakes Street / AK 2670061 regarding development permits

The Board authorized foreclosure proceedings for two properties on West Juniata Street. It also approved several fine reductions for properties now in compliance and issued new violation orders and fines for other cases.

• Authorized foreclosure for 584 & 586 West Juniata Street (6-0)
• Authorized foreclosure for 588 & 590 West Juniata Street (6-0)
• Reduced fine to $2,100 for 5th Street vacant lot (6-0)
• Approved lien for 505 E. Montrose Street (6-0)
• Reduced fine to $500 for 2047 Knollcrest Drive (6-0)
• Reduced fine to $4,250 for 811 West Highway 50 (6-0)
• Reduced fine to $500 for 2714 Eagle Lake Drive (5-1)
• Ordered $200 fine for 532 East Boome Street to close case (6-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing ordinances for the annexation, rezoning, and future land use amendment of property near Lakeshore Drive and Hammock Ridge Road. The agenda also includes accepting a grant for Lake Felter Park lighting and approving police drone purchases.

• Annexation, rezoning, and comp plan amendment for Sundara Eco-Spa
• $76,440 grant acceptance for Lake Felter Park lighting
• $53,126.02 purchase of two police drones
• $58,958 bid award for water well pump motors
• Land Development Code amendment to remove density bonus provision

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider ordinances to change the future land use and zoning for property southwest of the Lakeshore Drive and Hammock Ridge Road intersection. They will also consider removing the density bonus provision from the Land Development Code.

• Sundara Eco-Spa Comp Plan Amendment (Ordinance No. 2024-007)
• Sundara Eco-Spa PUD Rezoning (Ordinance No. 2024-008)
• LDC Amendment to remove density bonus provision (Ordinance No. 2024-014)

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of two ordinances for the Sundara Eco-Spa project, a 42-acre wellness spa and hotel proposal replacing a previously approved residential development. The commission voted 6-1 to recommend the comprehensive plan amendment and the Planned Unit Development rezoning, with Vice-Chair Niemiec opposing due to location and traffic concerns. The commission also unanimously recommended a Land Development Code amendment to remove density bonus provisions in the Central Business District, aligning local code with a recent comprehensive plan update that reduced allowable density.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2024-007 Sundara Eco-Spa Comp Plan Amendment (6-1)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2024-008 Sundara Eco-Spa PUD Rezoning with condition to evaluate traffic signal vs. roundabout (6-1)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2024-014 LDC Amendment removing density bonus in Central Business District (7-0)
• Approved March 5, 2024 minutes (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider final adoption of a rezoning ordinance for 151 W. State Road 50. The Council will also review a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility near Emil Jahna Street. Additionally, the Council may award a contract for street resurfacing on Johns Lake Road.

• Rezoning of 151 W. State Road 50 from PUD to C-1 Light Commercial
• Conditional Use Permit for Waterbrooke Self-Storage south of State Road 50
• $341,419 contract award to Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. for Johns Lake Road resurfacing
• Appointment of Canvassing Board members for the May 14, 2024, Special Election
• Declaration of surplus inventory for Police, Parks and Recreation, Fire, and IT departments

City Council Workshop

This workshop meeting is for information gathering and discussion only, and no votes will be taken. The agenda includes discussions regarding the budget process, the Nuisance Abatement Board, and Lakeshore Boat Parking.

• Budget process discussion
• Nuisance Abatement Board discussion
• Lakeshore boat parking discussion

Code Enforcement Hearing(s)

The Code Enforcement Board will meet to review various code violations in Clermont. The agenda includes motions to foreclose on properties on West Juniata Street and requests for fine reductions at several locations. The board will also address new business regarding building permit violations and property maintenance issues.

• Motion to foreclose on 588 & 590 W. Juniata St.
• Motion to foreclose on 584 & 586 West Juniata Street
• Request for fine reduction at 2047 Knollcrest Drive
• Motion to lien a vacant lot on 5th Street
• Review of building permit violations at various addresses

The Board found three property owners in violation of city codes and ordered compliance or daily fines. It also approved a reduction of a fine for JO-EL LLC. Several other cases were moved to a special meeting scheduled for April 15, 2024.

• Reduced fine for JO-EL LLC from $2,000 to $200 (5-0)
• Found Judy & Roy Barton in violation; $150 daily fine if not corrected by June 17, 2024 (5-0)
• Found Kevin Henshaw in violation; $150 daily fine if not corrected by May 17, 2024 (5-0)
• Found Permacation LLC in violation; $250 daily fine if not corrected by April 17, 2024 (5-0)
• Elected Member May as Chair through April 2026 (5-0)
• Elected Member Camps as Vice-Chair through April 2026 (5-0)
• Approved September 18, 2023 meeting minutes (4-1)
• Scheduled special meeting for April 15, 2024 (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The Clermont City Council will consider rezoning 151 W. State Road 50 and establishing a Special Magistrate. The agenda also includes fire department equipment leases and several property variance requests. One variance request for Teamont Boba has been tabled until March 26, 2024.

• Introduction of Ordinance No. 2024-017 to rezone 151 W. State Road 50 to C-1 Light Commercial
• $115,024.80 equipment lease from Industrial Scientific for air and gas monitors
• Ordinance No. 2024-016 to establish a Special Magistrate
• Variance request at 2490 Holly Berry Circle regarding walkway encroachment
• Contract with Florida PPE Services, LLC for fire department gear maintenance

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider a conditional use permit for the Waterbrooke Self-Storage facility south of State Road 50 and west of Emil Jahana Street. The agenda also includes a request to rezone 151 W. State Road 50 from Planned Unit Development to C-1 Light Commercial.

• Waterbrooke Self-Storage CUP: permit for over 20,000 square feet south of SR 50
• Rezoning request for 151 W. State Road 50 from PUD to C-1 Light Commercial

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend approval of Resolution No. 2024-008R, a Conditional Use Permit for a self-storage facility of more than 20,000 square feet in the Waterbrooke Planned Unit Development south of State Road 50 at Emil Jahana Road. Commissioner Norton opposed and Commissioner Colby was absent. The Commission also voted 6-0 to recommend approval of Ordinance No. 2024-017, rezoning about 3.04 acres at 151 West State Road 50 from Planned Unit Development back to C-1 Light Commercial. Both items are recommendations to the City Council, which makes the final decision. The Commission also approved its February 6, 2024 minutes 6-0.

• Recommended approval of Resolution No. 2024-008R, Waterbrooke self-storage Conditional Use Permit (5-1, Norton opposed, Colby absent)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance No. 2024-017, rezoning 151 West State Road 50 from PUD to C-1 Light Commercial (6-0, Colby absent)
• Approved February 6, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0, Colby absent)

Firefighters Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct a quarterly meeting to review plan reports and financials. Discussion items include an audit report, investment updates, and legal matters regarding ordinances and agreements.

• Audit discussion and report by Saltmarsh, Cleavland & Gund
• Ordinance 2023-003 Fire review
• Assignment & Assumption and Salem to Argent Agreement
• Interim Financial Statement for December 2023
• Approval of invoices via warrant dated February 28, 2024

Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct a quarterly meeting to review actuarial, investment, and legal reports. The agenda includes reviewing the interim financial statement as of December 31, 2023, and discussing retiree requests for increased benefits.

• Actuarial Valuation report by Southern Actuarial Services
• Quarterly Performance Report from BCA investment consultants
• Legal review of Salem Trust - Argent Assignment & Assumption
• Review of interim financial statement dated December 31, 2023
• Retiree request regarding increase of benefits

City Council Meeting

The Clermont City Council will review several requests for annexation and rezoning, including projects at Waterbrooke Phase 7 and Hooks Street. The agenda also includes task orders for the Meet Us In The Middle Park & Docking Facility and a bid award for fire truck equipment.

• Rezoning and annexation of 23.95 acres for Waterbrooke Phase 7
• Annexation and rezoning of 2.29 acres at 13119 Hooks Street for a self-storage facility
• Task order for design and engineering of Meet Us In The Middle Park & Docking Facility ($353,500)
• Engineering services task order for Meet Us In The Middle Park & Docking Facility ($369,000)
• Bid award for fire truck equipment totaling $176,232.01

City Council Workshop

The City Council will discuss an update regarding the Meet Us In The Middle Plaza and 8th Street Docks project. This workshop meeting is for information gathering and discussion purposes only; no votes will be taken.

• Meet Us In The Middle Plaza and 8th Street Docks Project Update

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several land use items including annexations, rezoning, and a food truck park permit. The agenda also includes multiple contract awards for infrastructure, equipment, and hurricane response grants.

• Award $208,803.54 to Bob Lee Electric, Inc. for lift station E3 and E17 improvements
• Purchase of refuse and recycling containers for $62,227.20 from Duramax Holdings, LLC
• Purchase of 2 refuge side-loader trucks for $764,324 from Container Systems & Equipment Company, Inc.
• Annexation and rezoning of Waterbrooke Phase 7 near Ray Goodgame Parkway
• Annexation, land use amendment, and rezoning for a self-storage facility at 13119 Hooks Street

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider land use and rezoning requests for Waterbrooke Phase 7 and a self-storage facility on Hooks Street. Additional items include a building remodel permit, Land Development Code changes, and density amendments.

• Waterbrooke Phase 7: SSCPA to change 23.95+/- acres from Lake County Rural to City of Clermont Low Density Residential
• Waterbrooke Phase 7: Rezoning 23.95+/- acres from Urban Estate to PUD
• JSI European Auto Repair: CUP for a building remodel at 611 West Highway 50
• Hooks Street Self-Storage Facility: SSCPA and rezoning for vacant parcel at 13119 Hooks Street
• Hooks Street Self-Storage Facility: CUP for a self-storage facility exceeding 20,000 square feet

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Waterbrooke Phase 7 small-scale comprehensive plan amendment (5-2) and rezoning (4-3) to add 62 single-family homes on about 23.95 acres, with a condition to keep existing landscape in a 25-foot enhanced buffer on the southern and western boundaries where feasible. The commission also recommended approval of a conditional use permit for JSI European Auto Repair (7-0), three items for a Hooks Street self-storage facility (each 7-0), an ordinance addressing the state Live Local Act (7-0), and a comprehensive plan density text amendment (6-1). Max Krzyminski was elected chairman and Vincent Niemiec vice-chair, both 7-0. All items are recommendations to the City Council.

• Approved January 4, 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2023-030 Waterbrooke Phase 7 small-scale comprehensive plan amendment (5-2, Krzyminski and Niemiec opposing)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2023-031 Waterbrooke Phase 7 rezoning with condition to maintain current landscape in the 25-foot enhanced buffer on southern and western boundaries where feasible (4-3, Krzyminski, Niemiec, and Norton opposing)
• Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-003R JSI European Auto Repair conditional use permit (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2024-010 Hooks Street Self-Storage small-scale comprehensive plan amendment (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2024-011 Hooks Street Self-Storage rezoning (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Resolution 2024-004R Hooks Street Self-Storage conditional use permit (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2024-012 Land Development Code change to Section 125-527 'Live Local Act' with added whereas clause (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding land annexation and rezoning for Lennar Swap and Palm Plaza developments. The agenda also includes a $325,000 land purchase for the cemetery fund and proposed adjustments to employee pay scales.

• Purchase of land at 929 East Avenue for $325,000
• Acceptance of $200,000 FRDAP grant for 8th Street Pier
• Basketball resurfacing at Lake Felter Park for $69,950
• Proposed 2.5% pay scale adjustment and up to 5% merit increases
• Rezoning and annexation of property near US Hwy 27 and SR 50

Code Enforcement Hearing(s)

The scheduled Code Enforcement Board meeting at City Hall has been canceled.

City Council Workshop

This workshop meeting is for information gathering and discussion only; no votes will be taken. The Council will discuss the Meet Us In The Middle Plaza and 8th Street Docks project, pickleball, and board appointments.

• Meet Us In The Middle Plaza and 8th Street Docks Project Update
• Pickleball discussion
• Board Appointments
• Code Enforcement Board
• Review of Resolution No. 2021-003R

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several land use requests, including the annexation and rezoning of properties for the Lennar Swap and Palm Plaza developments. The agenda also includes approvals for police equipment purchases and budget software. Some previously discussed items regarding Waterbrooke Phase 7 have been tabled.

• Rezoning of Lennar Swap property for 699 residential units and non-residential uses
• $105,485.91 budget amendment for OpenGov budget software
• $64,776.82 purchase of a 3D crime scene mapping system for the Police Department
• Annexation and rezoning of Palm Plaza Development to C-2 General Commercial
• $50,000 FRDAP grant acceptance for Park Palatlakaha

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider several development requests, including a new hotel and a food truck park. The agenda also includes rezoning for an age-restricted residential community in Wellness Way. Additionally, the commission will review amendments to tree removal and replacement regulations.

• Rezoning for 699 age-restricted units and 228,612 square feet of non-residential use at Wellness Way
• Conditional Use Permit for a patio food truck park at 2531 US Highway 27
• Development requests for Palm Plaza near SR 50 and Omar Street, including a TownePlace Suites by Marriott
• Amendment to the Land Development Code regarding tree removal and replacement language
• Request for shared driveways and reduced landscape buffers at Plaza Collina PUD Pods F and H

The commission recommended approval for a 112-room hotel and restaurant at Palm Plaza and a 699-unit active adult community by Lennar. A conditional use permit for a food truck park was recommended with parking stipulations, and a tree removal code amendment was approved with revised language.

• Recommended approval of Patio Food Truck Park CUP with parking formula stipulation (5-2)
• Recommended approval of Palm Plaza Development SSCPA (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Palm Plaza Development Rezoning (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Palm Plaza Development CUP with outdoor sound restrictions (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Lennar Swap PUD Rezoning for 699 units (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Plaza Collina PUD Amendment CUP (7-0)
• Recommended approval of 7th Street Commercial CUP (6-1)
• Recommended approval of Tree Removal & Replacement LDC amendment with revised language (7-0)