Eustis public meetings in 2022

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings and make recommendations on two ordinances that would create a Rural Residential Transitional Land Use District in the city's Comprehensive Plan and amend the Land Development Regulations to add related lot and use standards. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Ordinance 22-35: Comprehensive Plan amendment creating Rural Residential Transitional Land Use District and removing Map 19 (JPA Boundary)
• Ordinance 22-36: Land Development Regulations amendment to Chapter 109 (districts, intensity, use table) and Chapter 110 (lot standards, adding Section 110-5.17)
• Public hearings for both ordinances
• Approval of December 1, 2022 LPA minutes

The Local Planning Agency voted 3-2 to send Ordinance 22-35, which amends the Comprehensive Plan to create a Rural Residential Transitional district and remove Map 19, to the City Commission for final approval. The agency did not vote on Ordinance 22-36, which updates Land Development Regulations for the new district, instead tabling it for discussion at a January workshop. Public opposition focused on density limits and environmental protections in the Wekiva River basin.

• Approved November 17, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Transmitted Ordinance 22-35 to City Commission (3-2)
• Tabled Ordinance 22-36 for January workshop

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will discuss and vote on two ordinances that amend the city’s land-use rules. One creates a new Rural Residential Transitional district (3 units/acre) and removes Map 19 from the Comprehensive Plan; the other updates development standards for homestead, estate, and house lots.

• Ordinance 22-35: add Rural Residential Transitional land-use district (3 dwelling units/acre) and remove Map 19 (JPA Boundary) from the Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance 22-36: amend Land Development Regulations Chapters 109 & 110 to update land-use districts, intensity, use tables, and lot standards for homestead, estate, and house lots

The Local Planning Agency approved transmitting an amendment to the City of Eustis Comprehensive Plan to the City Commission. A second proposed amendment to the Land Development Regulations was not acted upon and will be revisited in January.

• Approved minutes from November 17, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved transmitting Ordinance 22-35 to City Commission (3-2)
• Tabled Ordinance 22-36 for January workshop

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a comprehensive plan amendment creating a Rural Residential Transitional Land Use District, a police patrol SUV purchase, demolition and foreclosure authorizations, and conditional sign approvals. They will also appoint a Library Board of Trustees member and hear an outgoing commissioner's message.

• Resolution 22-92: New Police Patrol SUV Purchase
• Resolution 22-95: Demolition Authorization - 209 West Badger Avenue
• Ordinance 22-35: Comprehensive Plan amendment creating Rural Residential Transitional Land Use District and removing Map 19
• Ordinance 22-36: Land Development Regulations amendment for land use districts and development standards
• Resolution 22-94: Foreclosure Authorization - 44 Sharps Circle LLC (Sharps Mobile Home Park)

The Commission approved a vendor agreement with the Lake Community Action Agency to facilitate federal water assistance payments for low-income households. Two conditional sign requests for local businesses were approved, while a comprehensive plan amendment was defeated. The Commission also authorized the purchase of a new police SUV and a building demolition.

• Approved low-income household water assistance agreement with Lake Community Action Agency (5-0)
• Approved conditional sign for Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille (5-0)
• Approved conditional sign for Ace Hardware (5-0)
• Approved purchase of new Police Patrol SUV (5-0)
• Approved demolition authorization for 209 West Badger Avenue (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Kelly Fialkowski to Library Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Denied Ordinance 22-35 to amend Comprehensive Plan (2-3)
• Tabled Resolution 22-94 regarding Sharps Mobile Home Park foreclosure (unanimous)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a new police patrol SUV purchase, demolition authorization, conditional signs, a foreclosure authorization, and a low-income water assistance agreement. Two ordinances would amend the comprehensive plan and land development regulations to create a rural residential transitional land use district and adjust density rules. The meeting also includes an outgoing commissioner's message and a library board appointment.

• Resolution 22-92: New Police Patrol SUV Purchase
• Resolution 22-95: Demolition Authorization at 209 West Badger Avenue
• Resolution 22-94: Foreclosure Authorization for 44 Sharps Circle LLC (Sharps Mobile Home Park)
• Ordinance 22-35: Comprehensive Plan amendment creating Rural Residential Transitional Land Use District and removing Map 19
• Ordinance 22-36: Land Development Regulations amendment on land use districts and development standards

The Eustis City Commission voted 2-3 against approving Ordinance 22-35 on first reading and transmitting it to the state, after a motion to rescind Vice Mayor Lee's earlier 'yea' vote. The ordinance would have created a Rural Residential Transitional land use district and removed Map 19 from the comprehensive plan. The item was not tabled or otherwise acted upon further at this meeting.

• Tabled Resolution 22-94 (foreclosure authorization for Sharps Mobile Home Park) to January 19, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-90: conditional sign for Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-91: conditional sign for Ace Hardware (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-96: low-income water assistance vendor agreement with Lake Community Action Agency (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 22-35 on first reading and transmit to state — FAILED 2-3 (Hawkins, LeHeup-Smith yea; Lee, Cobb, Holland nay)
• Approved appointment of Kelly Fialkowski to Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including police SUV purchase and demolition authorization (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 3, 2022 workshop (unanimous)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several land-use items, including a second reading of a Planned Unit Development overlay for the Taylor Morrison development and first readings of annexation and zoning ordinances for properties along Lake Lincoln Lane. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings, a proclamation for the Rotary Club's 100th anniversary, a resolution for the city attorney services agreement, and acceptance of the 2022 election results.

• Ordinance 22-37: 2nd reading for Taylor Morrison Planned Unit Development overlay and master plan
• Ordinances 22-23 to 22-25: Voluntary annexation, comp plan amendment, and design district for 19621 Lake Lincoln Lane
• Ordinances 22-26 to 22-28: Same for 19703 Lake Lincoln Lane
• Ordinances 22-29 to 22-31: Same for 35145 Marshall Rd
• Ordinances 22-32 to 22-34: Same for east side of Marshall Rd

The City Commission approved Ordinance 22-37 on second reading, a Planned Unit Development overlay and master plan for a 213-unit multi-family project on 24.94 acres south of Waycross Avenue and west of SR 44. The vote was unanimous (5-0). Several other ordinances were removed from the agenda due to actions by the Local Planning Agency, and the Commission accepted the 2022 election results.

• Approved Ordinance 22-37 for Taylor Morrison PUD, 213 units (5-0)
• Accepted 2022 City Commission election results (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 22-89 (City Attorney services agreement) (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 4, 2022 workshop and October 18, 2022 town hall (5-0)
• Removed ordinances 22-24, 22-27, 22-30, 22-33 from agenda due to LPA action
• Agreed to place Colonial Inn code enforcement case on future agenda

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis City Commission will hold public hearings on voluntary annexations and land-use changes for four properties along Lake Lincoln Lane, plus a second reading of the Taylor Morrison Planned Unit Development. The commission will also vote on a city attorney services agreement and accept election results. Most items are routine approvals or land-use continuations.

• Ordinances 22-23/24/25: annex 24.55 acres at 19621 Lake Lincoln Lane, change land use to Agriculture, assign Rural Neighborhood design district
• Ordinances 22-26/27/28: annex property at 19703 Lake Lincoln Lane with similar land-use and design district changes
• Ordinances 22-29/30/31: annex property at 35145 Marshall Rd with similar changes
• Ordinances 22-32/33/34: annex property on east side of Marshall Rd with similar changes
• Ordinance 22-37: 2nd reading of Planned Unit Development Overlay and Master Plan for Taylor Morrison PUD

The Local Planning Agency approved the minutes from the August 4, 2022 meeting. The agency voted to continue four Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment ordinances to a future date pending confirmation from Tallahassee.

• Approved August 4, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Continued Ordinance Number 22-24: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to future date
• Continued Ordinance Number 22-27: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to future date
• Continued Ordinance Number 22-30: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to future date
• Continued Ordinance Number 22-33: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to future date

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings and consider four comprehensive plan map amendments (Ordinances 22-24, 22-27, 22-30, 22-33). The agenda includes approval of the August 4, 2022 meeting minutes. The LPA will make recommendations on these amendments.

• Ordinance 22-24: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
• Ordinance 22-27: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
• Ordinance 22-30: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
• Ordinance 22-33: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
• Approval of August 4, 2022 LPA minutes

The Local Planning Agency approved the minutes from the August 4, 2022 meeting. The agency voted to continue four Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment ordinances to a future date pending confirmation from Tallahassee.

• Approved August 4, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Continued Ordinance Number 22-24: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to a future date not certain (5-0)
• Continued Ordinance Number 22-27: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to a future date not certain (5-0)
• Continued Ordinance Number 22-30: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to a future date not certain (5-0)
• Continued Ordinance Number 22-33: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to a future date not certain (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on the second reading of a Planned Unit Development overlay for the Taylor Morrison development, and first readings of annexation and zoning ordinances for four properties along Lake Lincoln Lane. The agenda also includes a proclamation for the Rotary Club's 100th anniversary, approval of prior meeting minutes, a resolution for the city attorney services agreement, and acceptance of the 2022 election results.

• Ordinance 22-37 (2nd reading): Planned Unit Development Overlay and Master Plan for Taylor Morrison PUD
• Ordinances 22-23 to 22-25 (1st reading): Voluntary annexation, comp plan amendment, and design district for 19621 Lake Lincoln Lane
• Ordinances 22-26 to 22-28 (1st reading): Same actions for 19703 Lake Lincoln Lane
• Ordinances 22-29 to 22-31 (1st reading): Same actions for 35145 Marshall Rd
• Ordinances 22-32 to 22-34 (1st reading): Same actions for east side of Marshall Rd

The Commission approved a Planned Unit Development overlay and master plan for a 213-unit project on Waycross Avenue and SR 44. The board also accepted the 2022 City Commission election results and approved the City Attorney services agreement.

• Approved Ordinance 22-37 for a 213-unit multi-family PUD (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-89 for City Attorney Services Agreement (5-0)
• Accepted 2022 City Commission election results (Voice Vote)
• Approved August 4 and October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Vice Mayor to the strategic planning services review committee
• Consensus reached to identify areas for bear-proof garbage can installation

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss a presentation on upcoming improvements to State Road 19. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion, public input, and potential direction.

The City Commission held a workshop with the Florida Department of Transportation to review upcoming State Road 19 improvements. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with discussion and public input. The project includes safety enhancements, intersection improvements, and a reduction in on-street parking.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss and receive public input on upcoming State Road 19 improvements. No formal decisions are listed; the item is for presentation and direction.

• Presentation on State Road 19 improvements

The City Commission held a workshop to receive a presentation from FDOT and KCA on upcoming State Road 19 improvements, including safety enhancements, intersection upgrades, and parking reductions. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the workshop was informational, with discussion and public input. The project is in design phase, with construction estimated at $6.2 million and bids expected in late 2023.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during workshop
• Heard presentation on SR 19 improvements from FDOT and KCA
• Discussed potential loss of on-street parking (approx. 21% reduction to 172 spaces)
• Noted design phase ongoing; construction estimated at $6.2 million, bids late 2023

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will consider two ordinances that amend the city’s comprehensive plan and land development regulations to create a new Rural Residential Transitional Land Use District and revise development standards for homestead, estate, and house lots. Public hearings are scheduled before any recommendation is made.

• Ordinance 22-35: amend Comprehensive Plan for Rural Residential Transitional Land Use District and remove Map 19 (JPA Boundary)
• Ordinance 22-36: amend Land Development Regulations Chapters 109 and 110 on land-use districts and lot standards
• Public hearings scheduled under item 1.1 and 1.2

The Local Planning Agency voted unanimously to transmit Ordinance 22-35 (Comprehensive Plan amendment creating a Rural Residential Transitional land use district and removing Map 19/JPA boundary) and Ordinance 22-36 (Land Development Regulations amendment for the same district) to the City Commission for consideration. The votes were 5-0 for each ordinance. The agency discussed concerns about open space requirements, agricultural uses, and coordination with Lake County, but took no other substantive action.

• Transmitted Ordinance 22-35 to City Commission (5-0)
• Transmitted Ordinance 22-36 to City Commission (5-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency is considering amendments to the City Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations. The proposals include creating a Rural Residential Transitional land use district and removing Map 19 from the Comprehensive Plan.

• Ordinance 22-35: Creation of a Rural Residential Transitional Land Use District (3 dwelling units per acre)
• Ordinance 22-35: Removal of Map 19 (JPA Boundary) and associated references from the Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance 22-36: Amendments to Land Development Regulations regarding Land Use Districts and Development Standards

The Local Planning Agency voted to transmit two ordinances to the City Commission for consideration. These amendments create a Rural Residential Transitional (RRT) land use district and update land development regulations regarding agricultural uses and density.

• Approved transmitting Ordinance 22-35 to the Commission to create a Rural Residential Transitional Land Use District and remove Map 19 (5-0)
• Approved transmitting Ordinance 22-36 to the Commission to amend Land Development Regulations regarding the RRT district and agricultural uses (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including waste management rate changes, a C-PACE financing program, and amendments to the comprehensive plan and land development regulations. They will also discuss a donation, a sponsorship, and a land request. The agenda includes both routine approvals and substantive policy decisions.

• Resolution 22-84: Waste Management Rates
• Resolution 22-87: Authorizing C-PACE program for commercial property financing
• Ordinance 22-35: Creating Rural Residential Transitional land use district and removing Map 19
• Ordinance 22-36: Amending land development regulations for lot types and use table
• Ordinance 22-37: Taylor Morrison Planned Unit Development overlay and master plan

The Eustis City Commission approved a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program, approved Waste Management rate adjustments, and approved a PUD overlay for a 230-unit multi-family project. A resolution to reduce code enforcement fines for the Colonial Inn Motel was denied, and two zoning ordinances (22-35 and 22-36) were not approved—one failed and one was tabled. The commission also approved a $10,000 donation to Lake Cares and gave consensus to move forward with a land donation to Lake Sumter State College.

• Approved C-PACE program (Resolution 22-87) unanimously
• Approved Waste Management rate adjustment (Resolution 22-84) unanimously
• Denied fine reduction and lien release for Colonial Inn Motel (Resolution 22-86) 4-0, 1 abstention
• Failed to approve Comprehensive Plan amendment for RRT district (Ordinance 22-35) 2-3
• Tabled Land Development Regulations amendment (Ordinance 22-36) to Dec 13, 4-1
• Approved PUD overlay for Taylor Morrison 230-unit project (Ordinance 22-37) 3-2
• Approved $10,000 donation to Lake Cares (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Consensus to proceed with land donation to Lake Sumter State College (Vice Mayor Lee recused)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider a range of items including approving minutes, a donation, several resolutions, and multiple ordinances. Key decisions include setting Waste Management rates, authorizing a C-PACE financing program, and amending the comprehensive plan and land development regulations to create a new Rural Residential Transitional district. The agenda also includes a planned unit development overlay for Taylor Morrison and a request regarding Lake Sumter land.

• Resolution 22-84: Waste Management Rates
• Resolution 22-87: Authorizing C-PACE program for commercial property financing
• Ordinance 22-35: Creating Rural Residential Transitional land use district
• Ordinance 22-36: Amending land development regulations for lot types
• Ordinance 22-37: Taylor Morrison Planned Unit Development overlay

The Commission approved a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program, allowing commercial property owners to finance energy improvements through voluntary non-ad valorem assessments. It also approved a $10,000 donation to Lake Cares, a land donation to Lake Sumter State College, and a Waste Management rate adjustment. A resolution to reduce code enforcement fines for the Colonial Inn Motel was denied, and a comprehensive plan amendment for a Rural Residential Transitional district failed on first reading.

• Approved C-PACE program (Resolution 22-87) unanimously
• Approved $10,000 donation to Lake Cares (unanimous, Hawkins abstained)
• Consensus to move forward with land donation to Lake Sumter State College (Lee recused)
• Approved Waste Management rate adjustment (Resolution 22-84) unanimously
• Denied fine reduction for Colonial Inn Motel (Resolution 22-86) 4-0, Hawkins abstained
• Failed to approve Rural Residential Transitional district (Ordinance 22-35) 2-3
• Tabled Land Development Regulations amendment (Ordinance 22-36) to Dec 13
• Approved Taylor Morrison PUD overlay (Ordinance 22-37) 3-2

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to consider various appointments, professional service contracts, and community development ordinances. The agenda also includes a review of previous meeting minutes and a preliminary subdivision plat.

• Professional architectural services for Utilities Administration Headquarters at 901 Bates Ave
• Annual purchases in excess of $50,000
• Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Grand Island Subdivision
• Ordinance establishing Hicks Ditch Community Development District (CDD)
• Appointment of William J. Gay to the Code Enforcement Board

The Eustis City Commission approved the preliminary subdivision plat for the Grand Island Subdivision, a 40-lot single-family residential development on 10.72 acres. They also approved the second reading of ordinances establishing the Hicks Ditch Community Development District and amending cemetery lot prices, along with several consent agenda items and appointments.

• Approved preliminary plat for Grand Island Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-21 establishing Hicks Ditch Community Development District (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-22 amending cemetery lot prices (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolutions 22-78, 22-82, and 22-83 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 6, 2021, July 14, 2021, and September 22, 2022 meetings (5-0)
• Appointed William J. Gay to Code Enforcement Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Rachel Holtzclaw and Jeffrey Stephan to Firefighter's Pension Board (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several items, including the second reading of ordinances to establish the Hicks Ditch Community Development District and amend cemetery regulations, as well as a preliminary subdivision plat for Grand Island. The commission will also vote on appointments, approve minutes, and consider resolutions for annual purchases and a grant. The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine items and public hearings.

• Ordinance 22-21 (2nd reading): Establishing Hicks Ditch Community Development District
• Ordinance 22-22 (2nd reading): Amending Chapter 22, Code of Ordinances, Cemeteries
• Resolution 22-75: Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Grand Island Subdivision
• Resolution 22-82: Approving purchase over $50,000 for architectural services for Utilities Administration Headquarters at 901 Bates Ave
• Resolution 22-78: Approval of annual purchases in excess of $50,000

The City Commission approved a preliminary plat for a 40-lot single-family subdivision, established the Hicks Ditch Community Development District, and amended cemetery lot prices. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The commission also approved the consent agenda, including annual purchases over $50,000 and architectural services for the Utilities Administration building.

• Approved preliminary subdivision plat for Grand Island Subdivision (5-0)
• Established Hicks Ditch Community Development District on second reading (5-0)
• Amended cemetery lot prices in Chapter 22 on second reading (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including annual purchases over $50,000 and architectural services (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July and September meetings (5-0)
• Appointed William J. Gay to Code Enforcement Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Rachel Holtzclaw and Jeffrey Stephan to Firefighter's Pension Board (5-0)

City Commission

The CRA Review Committee will discuss updates on CRA projects, the disposal of surplus properties, and comments from the Florida Redevelopment Association Annual Meeting. The main item is a proposed Mow-to-Own program with guidelines for selling or transferring city-owned surplus lots to residents, including priority for first-time homebuyers. No final decisions are listed; the agenda is for discussion and direction.

• Proposed Mow-to-Own guidelines: open to Eustis residents, priority to first-time homebuyers, adjacent property owners, then other residents
• List of 14 surplus properties, including 11 eligible for Mow-to-Own, with locations like N Danvers St, Dawes St, Getford Ct, Pinkney St, Gould St, Hazzard Ave, Gottsche Ave
• Requirement: maintain property for two years, then one year to apply for a building permit; property reverts to city if not developed
• First-time homebuyers must complete education on home development, construction, and maintenance
• Limit of one property per applicant; prior Mow-to-Own participants ineligible

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency Review Committee will meet to discuss updates on CRA projects, the disposal of surplus property, and comments on the Florida Redevelopment Association Annual Meeting. The agenda is a guide and the committee may consider other items.

• Update on CRA projects
• Disposal of surplus property
• Comments on Florida Redevelopment Association Annual Meeting

The committee reached a consensus for staff to fine-tune a proposed surplus property disposal and 'Mow-to-Own' program. Staff will first review properties for buildability before the program is presented to the Commission. No other formal votes were taken.

• Consensus reached for staff to fine-tune proposed Mow-to-Own program guidelines for Commission consideration

Community Redevelopment Agency

The committee reached a consensus for staff to fine-tune a proposed 'mow-to-own' surplus property program after reviewing which lots are buildable. No formal votes were taken on other project updates, including the Palmetto Plaza redesign and Coolidge area improvements.

• Consensus reached for staff to fine-tune proposed Mow-to-Own guidelines for Commission consideration

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will meet to approve minutes from past meetings and vote on two ordinances: one to establish the Hicks Ditch Community Development District and another amending cemetery regulations. Five consent-agenda resolutions are also slated for approval, including purchases over $50,000 for heavy machinery and holiday decorations.

• Establish Hicks Ditch Community Development District (CDD) via Ordinance 22-21
• Amend cemetery rules in Chapter 22 via Ordinance 22-22
• Approve $50,000+ purchases for two Public Works heavy machines (Resolution 22-79)
• Approve $50,000+ lease for holiday decorations (Resolution 22-80)
• Extend A Wish or Two Ago Bakery site-plan deadline (Resolution 22-74)

The Commission approved the first reading of two ordinances to establish a new community development district and update cemetery lot prices. The body also approved several resolutions via a consent agenda, including purchases for heavy machinery and holiday decorations.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 22-21 to establish Hicks Ditch Community Development District (4-1)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 22-22 to update Greenwood Cemetery lot prices (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-73 regarding City Commission Benefits (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-74 granting A Wish or Two Ago Bakery an extension for site plan approval (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-76 modifying CRA Board community representative criteria (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-79 for two pieces of Public Works heavy machinery exceeding $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-80 for holiday decoration leases exceeding $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved minutes for July 14, 2022 Budget Workshop and September 8, 2022 meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including establishing the Hicks Ditch Community Development District (CDD) and amending cemetery regulations. They will also vote on consent agenda items such as purchases over $50,000 for Public Works machinery and holiday decoration leases, plus approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Ordinance 22-21: Establishing Hicks Ditch Community Development District (CDD)
• Ordinance 22-22: Amending Chapter 22, Code of Ordinances, Cemeteries
• Resolution 22-79: Approval of purchases over $50,000 for two pieces of Public Works heavy machinery
• Resolution 22-80: Approving purchase over $50,000 for lease of holiday decorations
• Resolution 22-76: Rescinding Resolution 18-47 and modifying criteria for CRA Board community representative positions

The Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance to establish the Hicks Ditch Community Development District and another to update Greenwood Cemetery lot prices. The body also approved several resolutions via a consent agenda, including purchases for heavy machinery and holiday decorations.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 22-21 to establish Hicks Ditch Community Development District (4-1)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 22-22 to update Greenwood Cemetery lot prices (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-73 regarding City Commission Benefits (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-74 for A Wish or Two Ago Bakery site plan extension (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-76 modifying CRA Board community representative criteria (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-79 for two pieces of Public Works heavy machinery over $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-80 for holiday decoration leases over $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved minutes for July 14 and September 8 meetings (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a Town Hall meeting with one agenda item: discussion and public input on Sharp's Mobile Home Park. No formal action is listed on the agenda, only discussion and public comment. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at City Hall.

• Discussion and public input on Sharp's Mobile Home Park

The Commission held a town hall to discuss code violations, sewage issues, and resident complaints at Sharp's Mobile Home Park. No new ordinances were passed, but the City confirmed it is moving forward with foreclosure on existing liens.

• Denied owner's request to postpone foreclosure
• Confirmed investigation into allegations of mail tampering
• Directed staff to check if owner can shut off individual water service
• Directed staff to inspect electric pole near Unit #209

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a town hall meeting to discuss Sharp's Mobile Home Park. This item is scheduled for discussion and public input.

• Discussion and public input regarding Sharp's Mobile Home Park

The City Commission held a town hall meeting to hear resident concerns about Sharp's Mobile Home Park, where officials reported numerous code violations, sewage issues, and unresponsive management. No formal decisions were made; the Commission directed staff to investigate specific issues, including mail tampering and an unsafe electrical pole, and discussed ongoing foreclosure and code enforcement actions.

• Denied property owner's request to postpone foreclosure (noted by City Attorney)
• Directed staff to investigate mail tampering by property manager (federal offense)
• Directed Code Enforcement to inspect electrical pole near Unit #209
• Directed staff to look into tree/vine damage at 136 Sharps Circle
• Commission to send meeting minutes to state legislators and Governor's office

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will meet to approve five consent-agenda resolutions authorizing purchases exceeding $50,000 each, including postage costs, a historical-resources grant, reading materials, a contract extension for Verteks, and annual purchases for Water and Wastewater operations. A presentation on Community Development Districts will also be given.

• Resolution 22-66: Approve purchase in excess of $50,000 for Customer Service Postage Costs
• Resolution 22-67: Support grant award agreement for Small Matching Grant from Department of State, Division of Historical Resources
• Resolution 22-70: Purchase of Books and Other Reading Materials
• Resolution 22-71: Approve extension of Verteks contract and purchases over $50,000
• Resolution 22-72: Authorize multiple annual purchases in excess of $50,000 for six Water and Wastewater products and services

The Commission approved updates to personnel rules regarding retirement providers, medical insurance, and cemetery plot eligibility. A consent agenda was passed covering various operational purchases and a historical grant. The Commission also reached a consensus to explore a new after-hours special event permit process.

• Approved August 18, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-66 for customer service postage costs over $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-67 supporting a Department of State Small Matching Grant (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-70 for purchase of books and reading materials (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-71 to extend Verteks contract and purchases over $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-72 for six essential water and wastewater operational purchases over $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-73 updating Commission benefits and reducing cemetery plot eligibility from seven to four years of service (4-1)
• Reached consensus for Police Chief to prepare a proposal for an after-hours special event permit

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will meet to approve five consent agenda items, including contracts for postage costs, a historical resources grant, reading materials, an IT contract extension, and essential water/wastewater supplies. The meeting also includes a presentation on Community Development Districts and a discussion on special event permit processes.

• Resolution 22-66: Approve purchase over $50,000 for customer service postage costs
• Resolution 22-67: Support grant award agreement for a Small Matching Grant from the Department of State
• Resolution 22-70: Purchase of books and other reading materials
• Resolution 22-71: Approve extension of Verteks contract and purchases over $50,000
• Resolution 22-72: Authorize multiple annual purchases over $50,000 for six essential water/wastewater products

The Commission approved updates to personnel rules regarding member benefits and cemetery plot eligibility. They also approved several operational purchases via a consent agenda and reached a consensus to explore a new after-hours special event permit process.

• Approved August 18, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-66 for customer service postage costs over $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-67 supporting a Department of State Small Matching Grant (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-70 for books and reading materials (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-71 to extend Verteks contract and purchases over $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-72 for six essential water and wastewater operational purchases over $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-73 amending Commission benefits and reducing cemetery plot service requirement from seven to four years (4-1)
• Reached consensus for Police Chief to prepare a proposal for an after-hours special event permit

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss various topics concerning the Comprehensive Plan and land density issues. The agenda includes only this single workshop item, with discussion, public input, and direction. No formal votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan and land density issues

The City Commission reached a consensus to explore creating a housing category allowing 3 units per acre and to limit backyard chickens to agricultural and rural districts. Commissioners also agreed that Map #19 should be removed to avoid inconsistency with other planning maps.

• Consensus reached to modify or create a housing category for 3 units per acre
• Consensus reached to allow backyard chickens in agricultural and rural districts only
• Consensus reached to remove Map #19
• Scheduled community meeting for Sharps Mobile Home Park for Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m.

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss various topics concerning the Comprehensive Plan and land density issues. The agenda includes only this one workshop item, with discussion, public input, and direction. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan topics
• Discussion of land density issues

At a workshop meeting, the Eustis City Commission discussed potential changes to comprehensive plan land density rules to allow roughly 3 dwelling units per acre, reviewed regulations for keeping backyard chickens in agricultural and rural residential areas, and discussed removing Map #19 to resolve inconsistencies with County maps. Additionally, the Commission scheduled a community meeting for Sharps Mobile Home Park for October 18, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.

• Reached consensus to modify or create a housing category for 3 units per acre
• Reached consensus to restrict backyard chickens to agricultural and rural districts
• Reached consensus to remove Map #19 from the Comprehensive Plan
• Scheduled a community meeting for Sharps Mobile Home Park for October 18, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold public hearings to set the final millage rate and adopt the budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. They will also discuss city commission compensation, CRA board community representative positions, and regulations on backyard chickens. The agenda includes several routine items such as approval of minutes and presentations.

• Resolution 22-64: Final millage rate for FY 2022-2023
• Resolution 22-65: Adopting final budget for FY 2022-2023
• Discussion on City Commission compensation
• Continued discussion on CRA Board community representative positions
• Regulations related to backyard chickens

The City Commission approved the final budget and a millage rate of 7.581 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The board also authorized the foreclosure of code enforcement liens on two properties and reached a consensus to increase compensation for the Mayor and Commissioners.

• Approved final millage rate of 7.581 for FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Approved final budget for FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Authorized foreclosure of code enforcement lien against 44 Sharps Circle, LLC (5-0)
• Authorized foreclosure of code enforcement liens against 15 Haselton Street (5-0)
• Approved July 5, 2022 City Commission Retreat minutes (5-0)
• Consensus to increase annual compensation to $8,000 for Commissioners and $9,750 for Mayor
• Consensus to make health insurance available as an option for commissioners
• Consensus to retain two CRA Board community representative positions with added reporting and education requirements

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving minutes from its July 21, 2022 meeting and decide whether to authorize staff to negotiate a Master Plan Agreement with G3C2, LLC for redeveloping the former Florida Hospital Waterman site. The board will also discuss the item with public input and provide direction.

• Authorization to negotiate a Master Plan Agreement with G3C2, LLC for the former Waterman site
• Approval of July 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of CRA budget, including electric vehicle charging stations and development incentives

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a public hearing to set the tentative millage rate and adopt the tentative 2022-23 budget, following a presentation by the Finance Director. The consent agenda includes contracts for a warehouse re-roofing and a wastewater pond liner replacement, plus an interlocal agreement with Lake County. Other business includes discussion of CRA board community representative positions, city commission compensation, and a Life Pack 15 order.

• Resolution 22-61: Tentative millage rate for 2022
• Resolution 22-62: Tentative budget for fiscal year 2022-2023
• Resolution 22-59: Purchase over $50,000 for Cardinal Street Warehouse re-roofing
• Resolution 22-60: Award of Bid 013-21 for Eastern Wastewater Treatment Facility pond liner replacement
• Resolution 22-63: Interlocal agreement with Lake County for addressing

The City Commission approved a tentative budget for FY 2022-2023 and a tentative millage rate of 7.5810. The commission also approved several infrastructure projects and an interlocal agreement with Lake County.

• Approved tentative millage levy for FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Approved tentative budget for FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Approved Cardinal Street Warehouse re-roofing purchase over $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved Eastern Wastewater Treatment Facility pond liner replacement purchase over $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Lake County for Lake County Addressing (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 28, June 30, and August 18 workshops (5-0)
• Consensus to allow LCAA to move forward with next four housing rehab units
• Consensus for staff to place Life Pack 15 order

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including an annexation agreement, a water service agreement outside city limits, a bid award for a generator, and a second reading of ordinances for a voluntary annexation and comprehensive plan amendment. The agenda also includes presentations, appointments, and discussions on a subdivision plat and a business incubator.

• Resolution 22-54: Annexation and water service agreement for 37133 County Road 452
• Resolution 22-55: Eleven Oaks second extension for improvements
• Resolution 22-56: Award bid #012-21 for replacement generator and transfer switch for Lift Station 8 (over $50,000)
• Ordinances 22-18, 22-19, 22-20: Voluntary annexation, comp plan amendment, design district for property on County Road 452
• Resolution 22-51: Conditional sign for Country Side Diner at 1602 North State Road 19

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to hear a presentation regarding Greenwood Cemetery. This item is for commission discussion and direction.

• Presentation on Greenwood Cemetery

The City Commission held a workshop to review the history, budget, and fee structure of Greenwood Cemetery. No formal votes were taken, but the Commission provided direction on prioritizing fee updates and operational changes.

• Directed staff to bring back the pricing structure as a resolution
• Recommended reactivating the Cemetery Board
• Recommended outsourcing the opening and closing of gravesites
• Recommended against building another mausoleum
• Suggested customers pay for cemetery spaces at City Hall to allow credit card payments

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency approved the minutes from May 19, 2022. The agency also recommended that a future land use amendment for property on the south side of County Road 452 be transmitted to the City Commission for consideration.

• Approved May 19, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended transmittal of land use amendment 2022-CPLUS-04 to City Commission (4-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will consider a resolution approving a School Resource Officer agreement with the Lake County School Board, and hold public hearings on ordinances for voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district assignment for property on County Road 452. They will also discuss the former Waterman site, the former American Legion property, and the keeping of chickens in residential areas.

• Resolution 22-50: School Resource Officer agreement with Lake County School Board
• Ordinances 22-18, 22-19, 22-20: Annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district for property on County Road 452
• Discussion on evaluation committee for former Waterman site RFQ
• Discussion on former American Legion property
• Discussion on keeping chickens in residential areas

The Commission approved the first reading of three ordinances to annex 4.8 acres on County Road 452 for suburban residential use. It also approved an agreement for School Resource Officers and appointed a new member to the Code Enforcement Board.

• Approved Resolution 22-50 for School Resource Officers agreement (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-18 (first reading) to annex 4.8 acres on CR 452 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-19 (first reading) for Suburban Residential land use (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-20 (first reading) for Suburban Neighborhood design district (4-0)
• Appointed Carol S. Kirsts as alternate to Code Enforcement Board (4-0)
• Approved July 21, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Consensus to not have a Commissioner on the Waterman site evaluation committee
• Consensus to retain ownership of the former American Legion property

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hear a presentation from the University of Central Florida regarding a potential business incubation program. The proposal includes creating an office space for 20-44 participants and launching business bootcamp programs for local small businesses.

• Presentation of UCF Business Incubation Program 'Unleashing Potential Together'
• Proposed 3-year funding commitment of $200,000 per year to UCF
• Proposed creation of a UCF Business Incubation office in a new Mega Properties building
• Proposal for two annual Business Bootcamp programs for existing Eustis small businesses

The City Commission held a workshop featuring a presentation from the UCF Business Incubation Program regarding a proposed business incubator in Eustis. The Commission reached a consensus for staff to move forward with the program and research available funding for further consideration.

• Consensus reached for staff to move forward with the UCF business incubation program and research funding

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency will review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-23 and receive a general update on CRA projects, including the Lake Eustis seawall, housing rehabilitation, and the former Waterman site.

• Proposed CRA budget for FY2022-23 totals $1,169,168 in expenditures
• $570,000 allocated for CRA capital projects in FY2022-23
• $160,000 for development incentives in FY2022-23
• Lake Eustis seawall improvements under ongoing monitoring
• Housing rehabilitation project at 1223 East Hazzard Avenue completed for $19,603

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a preliminary subdivision plat for Chelsea Square Station and a site plan modification for Prime Plumbing. The meeting also includes a second reading of an ordinance regarding the five-year Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2023-2027.

• Chelsea Square Station Preliminary Subdivision Plat with Waivers
• Prime Plumbing site plan modification at 37136 State Road 19
• Ordinance 22-16: Five-year Capital Improvement Plan update
• Duke Energy perpetual easement request at 30 North Eustis Street
• Code enforcement lien release for 2250 Dixie Avenue

The Commission approved a modified site plan for Prime Plumbing and the five-year Capital Improvement schedule. A preliminary subdivision plat for Chelsea Square Station and a request to release a code enforcement lien were both denied.

• Approved Resolution 22-52 for Duke Energy perpetual easement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-40 for Prime Plumbing site plan modification and waivers (5-0)
• Denied Resolution 22-46 for Chelsea Square Station preliminary subdivision plat (1-4)
• Denied Resolution 22-53 to release code enforcement lien at 2250 Dixie Avenue (0-5)
• Approved Ordinance 22-16 updating the five-year Capital Improvement schedule (5-0)
• Approved July 7, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a budget workshop to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan and associated funds, including sales tax capital projects, water and sewer renewal, law enforcement education, police forfeiture, Greenwood Cemetery trust, and economic development. The meeting is for discussion and direction, not final decisions.

• Sales Tax Capital Projects – 10 Fund
• Water and Sewer Renewal and Replacement – 42 Fund
• Law Enforcement Education – 11 Fund
• Police Forfeiture – 12 Fund
• Greenwood Cemetery Trust – 60 Fund

The City Commission reviewed the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and various city funds during a workshop. Commissioners reached a consensus to postpone the Recreation Master Plan and the Carver Park basketball court pavilion project by one year. The Commission also directed staff to schedule a formal presentation from the Lake Community Action Agency regarding their services to city residents.

• Postponed Recreation Master Plan by one year
• Postponed Carver Park basketball court pavilion project by one year
• Scheduled CIP ordinance for second reading on July 21

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission approved a modified site plan for the Eustis Storage facility at 2910 Kurt Street, including a waiver for less screening around outdoor storage, and approved an amendment to the Bay State South Utilities Agreement. A preliminary plat for the 114-lot Chelsea Square Station subdivision was continued to July 21, 2022. The Commission also approved the consent agenda, which included a library services agreement amendment and purchases for the Lift Station Number 9 upgrade project, and reached consensus to keep the proposed 7.581 millage rate.

• Approved Resolution 22-45: modified site plan for Eustis Storage at 2910 Kurt Street with screening waiver (5-0)
• Continued Resolution 22-46: Chelsea Square Station 114-lot subdivision plat to July 21, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-49: amendment to Bay State South Utilities Agreement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: library services agreement amendment, Resolution 22-47 (Lift Station 9 bid award/purchase over $50,000), Resolution 22-48 (Lift Station 9 construction administration) (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Robyn Sambor to Historic Preservation Board as alternate, three-year term (5-0)
• Approved June 16, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Consensus to keep 7.581 millage rate
• Consensus for Mayor to meet with City Attorney and Police Chief regarding Sharps Mobile Home park conditions

City Commission Workshop

At a July 5, 2022 retreat, the Eustis City Commission reached consensus to move forward with the River to Hills/North Lake Trail, route it through the downtown corridor, and hire an outside consultant for the feasibility and corridor study. On organizational grants, the Commission agreed to keep the total at $30,000, award $28,000 through the grant process and leave $2,000 for the Commission to award, move to a reimbursement basis, and require a follow-up report; volunteer hours were set aside for more discussion. No final decision was made on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan; staff were asked to provide sample plans and cost information, and support was expressed for a budget below $80,000. The meeting was a workshop/retreat, so items were consensus and direction rather than formal votes.

• Consensus: move forward with trails, route them through the downtown corridor, and hire an outside consultant for the feasibility/corridor study
• Consensus: keep organizational/event grants at $30,000 total, with $28,000 for organizational grants and $2,000 for the Commission to award
• Consensus: change grant awards to a reimbursement basis and require a follow-up report to the Commission
• Consensus: hold off on requiring volunteer hours and give the idea more thought
• Consensus: allow organizations to apply every year and let the review committee decide
• No final decision on Parks & Recreation Master Plan; staff to provide Mount Dora and Port St. Lucie sample plans and cost information
• Direction: consider a master plan budget below $80,000, possibly split over two fiscal years
• No vote tallies were recorded; the retreat produced consensus and staff direction

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will consider several resolutions, including awarding contracts for the Lift Station Number 9 upgrade project, approving a site plan modification for a storage facility, and setting the proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2022-2023. The agenda also includes appointments, a library services agreement amendment, and a preliminary subdivision plat for Chelsea Square Station.

• Resolution 22-47: Award bid for Lift Station Number 9 upgrade construction (purchase over $50,000)
• Resolution 22-48: Approve purchase for construction administration services for Lift Station Number 9 upgrades
• Resolution 22-45: Modify approved site plan for Eustis Storage expansion at 2910 Kurt Street
• Resolution 22-46: Approve Chelsea Square Station preliminary subdivision plat with waivers
• Proposed millage rate for 2022 and date of first public budget hearing

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will consider several resolutions including awarding a construction bid for the Lift Station Number 9 Upgrade Project, approving construction administration services for the same project, and setting the proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2022-2023. The agenda also includes a site plan modification for a storage facility, a preliminary subdivision plat, and an amendment to a utilities agreement.

• Resolution 22-47: Award of Bid 008-21 for Lift Station Number 9 Upgrade Project (purchase over $50,000)
• Resolution 22-48: Approving purchase for construction administration services for Lift Station Number 9 Upgrades
• Resolution 22-45: Modification to approved site plan for expansion of Eustis Storage Business Facility at 2910 Kurt Street
• Resolution 22-46: Chelsea Square Station Preliminary Subdivision Plat with Waivers
• Proposed millage rate for 2022 (FY 2022-2023) and date of first public budget hearing

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission held a budget workshop on June 30, 2022 focused on Public Works, Street, Stormwater, Engineering and Water & Sewer budgets. Staff presented line-item changes and answered questions, but the minutes record no motions, votes, or approvals. Direction given to staff included getting quotes for adding park areas to the lawn contractor, pricing construction of bathrooms versus renting portable toilets, and holding a cemetery budget workshop in early August. A Bay State South agreement amendment was noted as coming before the Commission on July 7, 2022.

• No substantive decisions or votes recorded; workshop discussion and staff direction only
• Staff directed to obtain per-area quotes for adding park mowing to contractor and return to Commission
• Staff directed to price constructing bathrooms versus renting portable handicapped toilets
• Mayor Holland expressed interest in an early-August workshop on cemetery budget items
• Bay State South agreement amendment noted as coming before Commission July 7, 2022

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission workshop on June 28, 2022, is a procedural meeting with no concrete items provided in the agenda. The agenda only outlines general discussion topics for Finance, Parks and Recreation, Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works/Utilities without details or decisions.

The Eustis City Commission held a budget workshop on June 28, 2022, hearing presentations from the Finance, Parks and Recreation, Police, and Fire departments. The minutes record discussion and staff direction but no formal votes or approvals. Staff said a Parks and Recreation master plan would be put out to bid, and the City Manager suggested a presentation at a future retreat. A recording gap meant no audio exists for part of the Fire Department portion.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; workshop discussion only
• Staff directed to compile City Hall maintenance costs for later presentation to the Commission
• Parks and Recreation master plan ($80,000 budgeted) to be put out to bid; presentation requested for a future retreat
• Staff to research cell phone and communication service costs for possible savings
• CRA meeting set for July 21, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. instead of a separate CRA budget workshop
• Commissioners reminded to submit financial disclosure forms

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop meeting to discuss updates to the current strategic plan, future strategic planning, trails, and the organizational grants process. The agenda also includes commission discussion, public input, and commission direction. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Update on current strategic plan
• Future strategic planning discussion
• Trails discussion
• Organizational grants process discussion
• Public input period

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission held a workshop to review the proposed $21 million General Fund budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Commissioners provided direction on various departmental line items, including adjustments to promotional activities, grant processes, and staffing needs. No final budget was adopted, as the workshop served to refine proposals ahead of future meetings.

• Increased Commission travel and dues line item to $2,500
• Removed Lake Symphony Orchestra from promotional activities budget
• Removed $5,000 for records management contract labor
• Consensus to keep African American Festival insurance in City Manager budget
• Consensus to keep Gospel Fest in budget
• Scheduled Commission retreat for July 5, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a water, wastewater, and reclaimed water rate adjustment, and to approve contracts for engineering services. They will also hold a public hearing on a site plan modification for Prime Plumbing and consider an ordinance about unauthorized signs.

• Resolution 22-43: Water, wastewater, and reclaimed water rate adjustment
• Resolution 22-41: $150,000 contract with Wright-Pierce Engineering for Wastewater System Master Plan
• Resolution 22-42: $54,400 contract with Kimley-Horn for Eastern WTP Well & HSP Upgrades Design
• Resolution 22-44: $28,600 contract with Kimley-Horn for Grand Island WTP Fuel Tank Upgrade
• Ordinance 22-17: Prohibiting placement of signs without property owner's authorization

The Commission approved annual rate adjustments for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water effective June 1, 2022. The board also approved several infrastructure purchases and passed the first reading of an ordinance prohibiting unauthorized signs. A site plan modification for Prime Plumbing was continued to a later date.

• Approved Resolution 22-43 for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water rate adjustments
• Approved Ordinance 22-17 on first reading prohibiting signs without property owner authorization
• Approved Resolution 22-41 for Wastewater System Master Plan purchase (> $50,000)
• Approved Resolution 22-42 for Eastern WTP Well & HSP Upgrades Design purchase (> $50,000)
• Approved Resolution 22-44 for Grand Island WTP Fuel Tank Upgrade
• Continued Resolution 22-40 regarding Prime Plumbing site plan modification to July 21, 2022
• Approved minutes from June 2, 2022 Budget Workshop and Regular City Commission Meeting

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and votes. Key items include second reading of ordinances for a 16.28-acre voluntary annexation near CR 44 and South Fish Camp Road, plus a 0.36-acre annexation on Joleen Drive, each with comprehensive plan amendments and design district assignments. The Commission will also consider first reading of an ordinance updating the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2023-27) and an ordinance prohibiting signs without property owner authorization. Consent agenda items include three purchases over $50,000 for the Water System Master Plan, GIS on-call services, and Coolidge Street utility improvements design.

• Second reading of ordinances 22-10, 22-11, 22-12 for 16.28-acre annexation north of CR 44, east of South Fish Camp Road (AKNs 3395948, 1407877)
• Second reading of ordinances 22-13, 22-14, 22-15 for 0.36-acre annexation on Joleen Drive (AKN 1723183)
• First reading of Ordinance 22-16: annual update of five-year Capital Improvement Plan FY 2023-27
• First reading of Ordinance 22-17: prohibiting signs without property owner's authorization
• Consent agenda: Resolutions 22-37, 22-38, 22-39 for purchases over $50,000 (Water System Master Plan, GIS on-call contract amendment, Coolidge Street utility improvements design)

The Eustis City Commission approved a preliminary subdivision plat for the 548-lot Pine Meadows Reserve and passed a first reading of an ordinance prohibiting unauthorized sign placement on properties and rights-of-way. Commissioners also approved annexation and comprehensive plan amendment ordinances for multiple properties, adopted the consent agenda, and approved the first reading of the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan ordinance.

• Approved minutes of the May 19, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including three purchases over $50,000 (Resolutions 22-37, 22-38, 22-39) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-36 for Pine Meadows Reserve Preliminary Subdivision Plat (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-10 for voluntary annexation of 16.28 acres on North CR 44 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-11 for comprehensive plan amendment for 16.28 acres on CR 44 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-12 for suburban neighborhood design district assignment on CR 44 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinances 22-13, 22-14, and 22-15 for annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district assignment for 0.36 acres on Joleen Drive (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-16 on first reading for the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Schedule (5-0)

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission holds a workshop to receive a staff presentation on the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2022-23. The Finance Director provides an overview, with additional details scheduled for the following week. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

The Eustis City Commission held a budget workshop on June 2, 2022, where Finance Director Mike Shepherd presented preliminary 2022-2023 budget information for the General Fund and Water/Sewer Fund. Discussion covered revenue projections, water and sewer rate studies, staffing, and the Capital Improvement Plan. No decisions, votes, or formal actions were recorded; the minutes note a tentative budget first reading may be scheduled for September. The meeting adjourned at 5:58 P.M.

Community Redevelopment Agency

The CRA Review Committee will receive updates on CRA projects and Coolidge Street area improvements, discuss disposal of surplus properties including the Mow to Own program, and review approved changes to the Gateway Corridor Improvement Matching Grant Program. The agenda is largely informational and discussion-oriented, with no final votes scheduled.

• Update on CRA projects (Staff Report #22-0102)
• Coolidge Street area improvements presentation (Staff Report #22-0101)
• Disposal of surplus property, including Mow to Own program guidelines (Staff Report #22-0100)
• Approved changes to Gateway Corridor Improvement Matching Grant Program, with grants up to $6,000 (Staff Report #22-0099)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission approved first readings of ordinances to annex about 16.28 acres north of County Road 44 east of South Fish Camp Road and change its future land use to suburban residential. It also approved first readings for a smaller 0.36-acre annexation and land-use change on Joleen Drive. The consent agenda, prior meeting minutes, a Historic Preservation Board appointment, and a conditional sign for All County Collision were approved. Only three of five commissioners were present; Commissioners Hawkins and LeHeup-Smith were absent.

• Approved minutes of the May 5, 2022 regular meeting (3-0)
• Appointed Dorothy Stevenson to the Historic Preservation Board for a partial term (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Resolutions 22-31 through 22-35, including two water-service annexation agreements, a historical resources grant application, disposal of 221 North Mary Street, and an emergency management plan update (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-30, a conditional sign for All County Collision at 25 South Bay Street (3-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 22-10, annexing about 16.28 acres north of CR 44 east of South Fish Camp Road (3-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 22-11, changing future land use for the 16.28-acre CR 44 property to suburban residential (3-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 22-12, assigning suburban neighborhood design district to the 16.28-acre CR 44 property (3-0)
• Approved first readings of Ordinances 22-13, 22-14, and 22-15 for annexation, land-use change, and design district assignment on Joleen Drive (3-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency approved the March 17, 2022 minutes and, after public hearings, found two small-scale Future Land Use Map amendments consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and voted to transmit both to the City Commission for consideration. Amendment 2022-CPLUS-02 covers about 16 acres north of CR 44 near South Fish Camp Road, changing the designation from Lake County Urban Low to City Suburban Residential with a Suburban Neighborhood design district. Amendment 2022-CPLUS-03 covers .36 acres on Lot 5 and Lot 6 on Joleen Drive, also moving from Urban Low to Suburban Residential with a Suburban Neighborhood designation. No development plans or building permits have been submitted for either site, and the votes were unanimous (4-0) with Karen LeHeup-Smith absent.

• Approved March 17, 2022 LPA minutes as submitted (4-0)
• Found amendment 2022-CPLUS-02 (approx. 16 acres north of CR 44, east of South Fish Camp Road) consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and transmitted it to the City Commission (4-0)
• Found amendment 2022-CPLUS-03 (.36 acres, Lot 5 and Lot 6 on Joleen Drive) consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and transmitted it to the City Commission (4-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission approved the minutes from the April 21, 2022 meeting and passed Resolution Number 22-28 for the final plat of the Mayhill Subdivision, a 49-lot residential development on approximately 13.95 acres at Estes Road and Bates Avenue. Commissioners also reached a consensus for the City Attorney to demand a retraction regarding defamatory Facebook posts.

• Approved minutes of the April 21, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution Number 22-28 for the Final Plat of the Mayhill Subdivision (5-0)
• Reached consensus for the City Attorney to demand a retraction regarding Facebook posts

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a preliminary subdivision plat modification for Royal Brothers (Grafton Ridge) Subdivision and amendments to the Gateway Corridor Improvement Matching Grant Program. They will also discuss extensions of the Annexation Incentive Program and the Development Incentive (Water and Sewer Impact Fee Waiver) Program, and a discussion on the Housing Rehabilitation Program with the Lake Community Action Agency. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, a proclamation for Historic Preservation Month, and an appointment to the Historic Preservation Board.

• Resolution 22-26: Preliminary Subdivision Plat Modification for Royal Brothers (Grafton Ridge) Subdivision
• Resolution 22-29: Amending the Gateway Corridor Improvement Matching Grant Program
• Consideration of extension of the Annexation Incentive Program
• Consideration of extension of the Development Incentive (Water and Sewer Impact Fee Waiver) Program
• Discussion on the Housing Rehabilitation Program and the Lake Community Action Agency

The Eustis City Commission approved a preliminary subdivision plat modification for the 77-lot Royal Brothers (Grafton Ridge) subdivision on about 15.13 acres off David Walker Drive, and confirmed Christine Halloran as City Clerk effective May 5, 2022. It also approved a correction to Resolution 17-80, amended the Gateway Corridor Improvement Matching Grant Program to add four streets, and appointed Dina John to the Historic Preservation Board. By consensus, the Commission extended the annexation and water/sewer impact fee waiver incentive programs for one year and agreed to resume the housing rehabilitation program four homes at a time.

• Approved minutes of March 17 and April 7, 2022 meetings (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Dina John to Historic Preservation Board, term expiring April 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved corrected Resolution 17-80 fixing a scrivener's error (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-27 confirming Christine Halloran as City Clerk effective May 5, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-26, preliminary subdivision plat modification for 77-lot Royal Brothers (Grafton Ridge) subdivision on ~15.13 acres east of David Walker Drive (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-29 amending the Gateway Corridor Improvement Matching Grant Program to add McDonald Avenue, Bates Avenue, Palmetto Street and Kensington Street (5-0)
• Consensus to extend the Annexation Incentive Program one year, through April 30, 2023
• Consensus to extend the Development Incentive (Water and Sewer Impact Fee Waiver) Program one year

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several items, including site plans for an Elliano's Coffee drive-through and Doerfler Manufacturing, a lease agreement with the Eustis Community Alliance, and a second reading of ordinances for voluntary annexation and land use changes west of County Road 44B. They will also discuss support for the Lake Economic Area Development Partnership and approve a city manager employment agreement.

• Resolution 22-12: Site plan with waivers for Elliano's Coffee drive-through restaurant
• Resolution 22-15: Lease agreement with Eustis Community Alliance for 1128 Clifford Avenue
• Resolution 22-24: Site plan with waivers for Doerfler Manufacturing, Lot 5, Cobb Commerce Park
• Ordinances 22-07, 22-08, 22-09: Voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district assignment for property west of County Road 44B
• Resolution 22-25: MOU with Lake County Sheriff's Office for City-County Investigations Unit

The Eustis City Commission voted 5-0 to annex approximately 24.94 acres west of County Road 448 and 5-0 to change its future land use to Mixed Commercial/Residential, with a 5-0 vote assigning the Suburban Neighborhood design district. The applicant, TMBTR, described plans for 213 single-story multifamily rental units; residents raised concerns about traffic, density, water quality and contiguity, and two attorneys argued the annexation was not legal. The Commission also approved a City Manager employment agreement for Thomas R. Carrino at a $160,000 annual salary on a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner LeHeup-Smith dissenting.

• Adopted Ordinance 22-07 annexing ~24.94 acres west of CR 448 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-08 changing future land use to Mixed Commercial/Residential (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-09 assigning Suburban Neighborhood design district (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-12 site plan with waivers for an 800 sq ft Ellianos Coffee drive-through at 2520 South Bay Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-15 lease with Eustis Community Alliance for 1128 Clifford Avenue through December 31, 2022, no rent (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-24 site plan with waivers for Doerfler Manufacturing in Cobb Commerce Park, allowing up to five years for Phase 2 completion (4-0; Commissioner Cobb recused)
• Approved City Manager employment agreement for Thomas R. Carrino: $160,000 salary, $500/month car allowance, up to $5,000 moving expenses (4-1; LeHeup-Smith nay)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 22-25 MOU with Lake County Sheriff's Office for a City-County Investigations Unit (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing a draft Request for Qualifications for the 4.8-acre former Waterman site. The board is also considering expanding the boundaries of the Gateway Corridor Improvement Matching Grant Program and approving a developer agreement for 201 East Orange Avenue.

• Redevelopment of the 4.8-acre former Florida Hospital Waterman site
• Proposed expansion of Gateway Corridor Improvement Matching Grant Program boundaries
• Developer agreement with Hometown Property Investments, LLC for 201 East Orange Avenue
• FY 20-21 CRA Annual Report review
• Gateway Grant Program maximum grant amount of $6,000

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will meet to approve minutes from the March 3 meeting, hear a presentation on FDOT crosswalks and traffic calming, and vote on several resolutions and ordinances. Key decisions include a conditional use permit for a bakery at 320 South Grove Street, annexation and land-use changes for property west of County Road 44B, and contracts for an aerial fire truck and wastewater treatment plant using ARPA funds.

• Conditional Use Permit for bakery at 320 South Grove Street (Ordinance 22-06)
• Voluntary annexation, land-use change, and design district assignment for property west of County Road 44B (Ordinances 22-07, 22-08, 22-09)
• Purchase of aerial fire truck and start of Wastewater Treatment Plant project using $82,600 in ARPA funds (Resolution 22-22)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Flock Group, Inc. for police surveillance technology (Resolution 22-21)
• Amendment to Library Contribution Fund budget for additional expenditures (Resolution 22-23)

The Eustis City Commission approved the March 3, 2022 meeting minutes and the consent agenda, which included ARPA fund allocations for an aerial fire truck and a wastewater treatment plant project. Commissioners also adopted a conditional use permit for a bakery restaurant on South Grove Street and approved on first reading three ordinances for the voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district assignment of roughly 24.94 acres west of County Road 448.

• Approved minutes of the March 3, 2022 regular City Commission meeting (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including resolutions for Internet Crimes Against Children MOU, Flock Group MOU, ARPA fund purchases, and Library Contribution Fund budget amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-06 for a conditional use permit for a bakery retail/restaurant at 320 South Grove Street (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-07 for voluntary annexation of approximately 24.94 acres west of CR 448 on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-08 for a comprehensive plan amendment changing future land use to Mixed Commercial/Residential on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-09 assigning Suburban Neighborhood design district designation on first reading (5-0)
• Consensus reached for the City Attorney to write a letter demanding a retraction from an individual who made slanderous accusations against the Commission

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing to consider a small-scale future land use map amendment for a 24.94-acre vacant site west of CR 44B. The property owner requests annexation into the city and a change from Lake County's Urban Low to the city's Mixed Commercial/Residential (MCR) designation, with a Suburban Neighborhood design district. The LPA will make a recommendation to the City Commission. The agenda also includes approval of the January 20, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on 2022-CPLUS-01: future land use change to Mixed Commercial/Residential for property west of CR 44B (AKs 1445370 and 1445094)
• Voluntary annexation of approximately 24.94 acres (Ordinance 22-07)
• Land use change from Urban Low (Lake County) to MCR (Ordinance 22-08)
• Design district assignment of Suburban Neighborhood (Ordinance 22-09)
• Approval of January 20, 2022 LPA minutes

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Review Committee will discuss results from a January 25, 2022 public input meeting, review the city's 'Mow to Own' surplus property program, and consider the Gateway Corridor Improvement Matching Grant Program. The committee will provide direction on these items, which may lead to future budget priorities.

• Review of community input results, including top priorities: youth activities (32 votes), community-serving businesses (24), traffic calming on Bates/Clifford/McDonald (22)
• Discussion of re-opening the 'Mow to Own' program for 15 surplus properties in the CRA, with assessed value of approximately $72,068
• Review of Gateway Corridor Improvement Matching Grant Program for FY 20-21
• Past program results: 2016-2017 sales netted $38,099 and 28 Mow to Own agreements, with 5 defaults

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a planned unit development for Pine Meadows Reserve, a conditional use permit for a bakery at 320 South Grove Street, and utility and foreclosure agreements. They will also hear presentations on economic development and a wastewater treatment plant expansion, and discuss the former Waterman site and city manager vacancy.

• Ordinance 22-05: Pine Meadows Reserve PUD overlay and master plan, second reading
• Ordinance 22-06: Conditional use permit for bakery retail/restaurant at 320 South Grove Street
• Resolution 22-18: Bay State South utilities agreement
• Resolution 22-19: Agreement to cure deficiencies and abate foreclosure litigation for Colonial Inn Motel LLC
• Resolution 22-17: Approving annual purchases over $50,000 for manhole repairs

The Eustis City Commission approved Ordinance 22-05 on final reading, allowing a 548-lot single-family subdivision on 240.43 acres around Pine Meadows Golf Course Road, after a public hearing where 16 residents spoke in opposition and 4 in support. Commissioners also approved two resolutions: a utilities agreement with Bay State South Community Association and an agreement with Colonial Inn Motel LLC to cure code deficiencies and pause foreclosure litigation. In other business, the commission reached consensus to use federal ARPA funds for both a Bates Avenue wastewater plant expansion and a new fire truck, and to appoint Interim City Manager Tom Carrino as permanent City Manager.

• Adopted Ordinance 22-05 on final reading: 548-lot Pine Meadows Reserve subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-18: Bay State South utilities agreement, $82,600 total payment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-19: Colonial Inn Motel agreement to cure deficiencies, 30 days, abate foreclosure (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-06 on first reading: conditional use permit for bakery at 320 South Grove Street (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Resolution 22-16 right-of-way vacation, Resolution 22-17 manhole repair purchases, library board appointment, historic preservation report (5-0)
• Approved February 17, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Consensus: use ARPA funds for Bates Avenue wastewater plant expansion and new fire truck
• Consensus: appoint Tom Carrino permanent City Manager; HR to begin Economic Development Director search

City Commission

The City Commission will consider site plans for two coffee shop restaurants and several land annexations. The meeting also includes discussions on the North Lake Trail project and updates to land development regulations.

• Resolution 22-11: Site plan for Scooter's Coffee Shop Restaurant
• Resolution 22-12: Site plan for Ellianos Coffee Drive-through
• Resolution 22-13: Lake Lincoln Lookout Subdivision preliminary plat
• Resolution 22-14: Interlocal agreement for North Lake Trail Phases 1 and 2
• Ordinance 22-05: Pine Meadows Reserve Planned Unit Development

The Commission approved a Planned Unit Development for Pine Meadows Reserve and a preliminary subdivision plat for Lake Lincoln Lookout. They denied voluntary annexation ordinances for properties near CR 44A after the Florida Community Trust did not approve Lake County's action. The Commission also approved a site plan for a Scooter's Coffee drive-through and an interlocal agreement for the North Lake Trail.

• Approved Resolution 22-11 for Scooter's Coffee site plan with waivers (5-0)
• Postponed Resolution 22-12 for Ellianos Coffee to April 7, 2022
• Approved Resolution 22-13 for Lake Lincoln Lookout subdivision plat (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-14 for North Lake Trail interlocal agreement (5-0)
• Denied Ordinance 20-32 for voluntary annexation near CR 44A (4-1)
• Ordinances 20-33 through 20-40 denied as moot due to denial of 20-32
• Adopted Ordinance 22-04 amending Land Development Regulations for small homestead subdivisions (5-0)
• Ordinance 22-03 for Suanee Avenue design district died for lack of motion

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing ordinances for the voluntary annexation and land use changes of property on Suanee Avenue. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a potential agreement with Colonial Inn Motel to resolve a pending lien foreclosure lawsuit.

• Ordinance 22-01: Voluntary annexation of 0.494 acres on Suanee Avenue
• Ordinance 22-02: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Suanee Avenue property
• Ordinance 22-04: First reading of Land Development Regulations amendments
• Resolution 22-09: Time extension request for North Eustis Ace Hardware
• Resolution 22-10: Time extension for Eleven Oaks improvements

The Eustis City Commission approved appointments to the Library Board and Community Redevelopment Agency, approved land development regulations for homestead subdivisions on first reading, and agreed to prepare a memorandum of understanding regarding the Colonial Inn Motel. The Commission also postponed second readings for Suanee Avenue property ordinances to March 3rd.

• Approved January 20, 2022 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Dr. Betsy Dokken to the Eustis Memorial Library Board of Trustees (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Lori Pittsley as west CRA representative (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Nicie Allen Parks to the CRA Review Committee (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda containing Resolutions 22-09 and 22-10 for extensions of time (4-0)
• Postponed second readings of Ordinances 22-01 and 22-02 and reconsideration of Ordinance 22-03 to March 3rd
• Approved Ordinance Number 22-04 on first reading regarding land development regulations for homestead lot subdivisions (4-0)
• Reached consensus for staff to prepare a Memorandum of Understanding for the Colonial Inn Motel

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving a first amendment to a developer agreement with Boukalis Enterprise, LLC, which extends the timeline for a development project. The board will also receive a general update on CRA activities. Minutes from the August and October 2021 meetings are up for approval.

• CRA Resolution 22-01: First amendment to developer agreement with Boukalis Enterprise, LLC (time extension)
• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2021 and October 21, 2021 CRA meetings
• General CRA update for February 3, 2022

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency Review Committee held a public meeting to obtain community ideas for updating the CRA plan. Attendees suggested various infrastructure and programming improvements and participated in a dot-voting survey to prioritize projects. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during the meeting.

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission will hold a workshop featuring a presentation by Randall Arendt on 'Designing Greenspaces First for Neighborhoods with Greater Livability.' The presentation, delivered via Zoom, will discuss a conservation subdivision design approach that prioritizes open space and may influence future development codes. No formal decisions are scheduled; the commission will discuss and provide direction.

• Presentation by Randall Arendt on greenspace-first neighborhood design
• Discussion of conservation subdivision design (CSD) principles
• Examples of greenway networks and cluster developments
• Potential implications for Eustis development codes

The Eustis City Commission held a workshop on January 24, 2022, featuring a presentation by consultant Randall Arendt on designing green spaces first in residential development. No votes or formal decisions were recorded; the minutes document discussion only. City staff noted the City's land development regulations already incorporate Arendt's four-step design process, and staff suggested the City could consider code changes such as not allowing rear elevations to front on public streets. The meeting adjourned at 6:58 P.M.

• No substantive decisions or votes recorded; workshop presentation and discussion only
• Staff noted City's land development regulations already incorporate Arendt's four-step design process
• Staff suggested City could consider modifying code to align further with Arendt's process, such as not allowing rear elevations to front on public streets

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold first reading of ordinances to voluntarily annex property on Suanee Avenue, amend the comprehensive plan, and assign a design district. They will also review the conditional use permit process and fees, discuss city involvement in a Florida Communities Trust meeting, and consider a scoreboard for Corey Rolle Memorial Field.

• Ordinance 22-01: Voluntary annexation of property on Suanee Avenue
• Ordinance 22-02: Comprehensive plan amendment for Suanee Avenue property
• Ordinance 22-03: Design district assignment for Suanee Avenue property
• Resolution 22-08: Abandon utility easement at NE corner of SR 44 and Meadenhall Boulevard
• Discussion on former Florida Hospital Waterman site

Commissioners approved on first reading the voluntary annexation of about 0.494 acres on Suanee Avenue (Ordinance 22-01) and its Suburban Residential future land use change (Ordinance 22-02), both 4-1 with Commissioner Hawkins dissenting. The companion design district ordinance (22-03) failed 2-3. In other business, the Commission reached consensus for the Mayor and City Attorney to attend a February 16 Florida Communities Trust meeting in person, to move forward with a scoreboard at Corey Rolle Memorial Field, and to have the City Manager recirculate the former Florida Hospital Waterman site RFP for input.

• Approved Ordinance 22-01, annexing ~0.494 acres on Suanee Avenue, first reading (4-1; Hawkins nay)
• Approved Ordinance 22-02, changing future land use to Suburban Residential, first reading (4-1; Hawkins nay)
• Defeated Ordinance 22-03, assigning Suburban Neighborhood design district, first reading (2-3; LeHeup-Smith and Cobb aye)
• Approved minutes of the April 14, 2021 workshop and January 6, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolution 22-08 abandoning a blanket utility easement at SR 44 and Meadenhall Boulevard (5-0)
• Consensus: Mayor and City Attorney to attend February 16 Florida Communities Trust meeting in person
• Consensus: move forward with scoreboard at Corey Rolle Memorial Field; staff to bring back sod and artificial turf prices
• Consensus: City Manager to send prior Waterman site RFP to Commissioners for input and return for discussion

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing to consider a small-scale future land use map amendment (2021-CPLUS-10) for two parcels totaling 0.494 acres on Suanee Avenue, changing the designation from Urban Low (Lake County) to Suburban Residential (City of Eustis) upon annexation. The board will also vote on approving minutes from three prior meetings. Staff recommends finding the amendment consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and transmitting it to the City Commission.

• Public hearing on 2021-CPLUS-10: Suanee Avenue property, 0.494 acres, from Urban Low to Suburban Residential
• Ordinance Number 22-02 FLUMA for the land use change
• Approval of minutes from September 23, October 21, and December 2, 2021 LPA meetings
• Applicant: Nestor Diaz for Envisage Homes, LLC

The Eustis Local Planning Agency approved the minutes from three previous 2021 meetings. The board also recommended approval and transmittal of a small-scale future land use map amendment for the Suanee Avenue property to the City Commission.

• Approved minutes from September 23, October 21, and December 2, 2021 (5-0)
• Found future land use amendment 2021-CPLUS-10 in compliance and transmitted it to the City Commission (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss the CRA budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, including historical data and the Lake County Property Appraiser report. The agenda includes a workshop item on the budget, followed by committee discussion, public input, and committee direction. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for review and discussion only.

• FY 2021-22 CRA budget includes $209,219 for administration and general government
• Proposed $72,008 for regular salaries, including 20% of director salary and community policing allocation
• $15,000 budgeted for code enforcement/demolitions with possible asbestos remediation
• $137,000 for development incentives, including gateway grants and economic development program
• $55,000 for streetlights, with $30,000 formerly funded by Street Improvement Fund

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Review Committee held a workshop to review the CRA budget, historical expenses, funding sources, and current programs. Interim City Manager Tom Carrino presented financial details, including revenues of $855,811, approved current fiscal year expenses of $674,369, carry-over projects totaling $827,875, and a fund balance of approximately $1,250,000. Committee members and members of the public discussed grant programs, neighborhood beautification, street rehabilitation, and potential future projects. No formal votes or binding decisions were made during the workshop.

• Reviewed the Community Redevelopment Agency budget, historical expenses, and project line items (No vote taken)
• Discussed gateway grant guidelines, eligible corridors, and potential program expansions (No vote taken)
• Discussed past and potential future streetscape and beautification projects for Bates Avenue and Macdonald Street (No vote taken)
• Noted upcoming community input meeting scheduled for January 25, 2022, and rescheduled quarterly CRA Board meeting for February 3, 2022

City Commission

The City Commission will hold elections for Mayor and Vice Mayor and appoint commissioners to various boards. The meeting also includes several consent agenda items regarding police vehicle purchases and infrastructure approvals.

• Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
• Purchase of K-9 Police Vehicle (exceeding $50,000)
• Purchase of police vehicles (exceeding $50,000)
• Intent to purchase a Pierce Aerial Platform Truck from Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC
• Lake Lincoln Final Plat and infrastructure acceptance

The City Commission elected Michael Holland as Mayor and Emily Lee as Vice Mayor for 2022. The board approved several board appointments and a consent agenda including police vehicle purchases and a fire truck purchase.

• Elected Michael Holland as Mayor for 2022 (Unanimous)
• Elected Emily Lee as Vice Mayor for 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Karen Sartele to Code Enforcement Board (4-0)
• Approved appointment of George Asbate to Code Enforcement Board (4-0)
• Approved reappointment of Ronald K. Musselman to Historic Preservation Board (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Pierce Aerial Platform Truck from Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC
• Approved purchase of K-9 Police Vehicle and additional police vehicles
• Approved Resolution 22-01 appointing commissioners to various boards and committees (4-0)