Eustis public meetings in 2023

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several resolutions and one ordinance. Key items include approving a contract with the Lake County Sheriff for 9-1-1 dispatch services migration, a conditional use permit for barbed wire fencing at ACE Hardware, and budget amendments for the Clifford House Museum. The agenda also includes consent items like a lien release and holiday decoration lease.

• Resolution 23-107: Contract with Lake County Sheriff for 9-1-1 dispatch services migration
• Ordinance 23-30: First reading of conditional use permit for barbed wire fencing at ACE Hardware, 18691 US Highway 441
• Resolution 23-104 & 23-105: Budget amendments for Clifford House Museum grounds and garden restoration
• Resolution 23-106: Lease of holiday decorations in excess of $50,000
• Resolution 23-108: Authorizing recording of liens on delinquent utility accounts

The City Commission approved outsourcing 9-1-1 dispatch services to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. The board also authorized budget amendments for the Clifford House Museum and approved a conditional use permit for fencing at Ace Hardware.

• Approved migration of 9-1-1 dispatch services to Lake County Sheriff (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Clifford House Museum operations (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 estimated budget for Clifford House grounds restoration (5-0)
• Approved first reading of conditional use permit for barbed wire fencing at Ace Hardware (5-0)
• Approved lease of holiday decorations and other consent agenda items (5-0)
• Approved November 16, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Reached consensus for staff to apply for an EDA grant for a Target Industry and Smart Growth Analysis
• Awarded organizational grants of $3,750 to Lake Cares and $3,500 to Bay Street Players

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will vote on several resolutions and an ordinance, including a contract with the Lake County Sheriff for 9-1-1 dispatch services, budget amendments for the Clifford House Museum, and a conditional use permit for barbed wire fencing at ACE Hardware. They will also consider consent agenda items such as a lien release and holiday decoration lease, and hear presentations on organizational grants.

• Resolution 23-107: Contract with Lake County Sheriff for 9-1-1 dispatch services migration
• Ordinance 23-30: Conditional Use Permit for barbed wire fencing at ACE Hardware, 18691 US Highway 441
• Resolution 23-104/23-105: Budget amendments for Clifford House Museum grounds and garden restoration
• Resolution 23-106: Lease of holiday decorations in excess of $50,000
• Resolution 23-108: Recording liens on delinquent utility accounts

The Commission approved a contract with the Lake County Sheriff for 9-1-1 dispatch services, citing the department's inability to keep up with technology and cost savings. They also approved resolutions for the Clifford House Museum grounds restoration and budget amendment, and a conditional use permit for barbed wire fencing at Ace Hardware. The Commission gave consensus for staff to apply for an Economic Development Administration grant for a target industry study.

• Approved contract with Lake County Sheriff for 9-1-1 dispatch services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-104 for Clifford House Museum grounds restoration and budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-105 for FY 2023-2024 budget amendment for Clifford House Museum (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-30 on first reading for conditional use permit for barbed wire fencing at Ace Hardware (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including lien release, holiday decoration lease, and utility lien recording (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 16, 2023 meetings (5-0)
• Consensus to proceed with EDA grant application for target industry study
• Consensus to hear Resolution 23-105 before 23-104

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will discuss whether to reconsider changing the Pelfrey Storage Property at 115 W. Woodward Avenue from General Industrial (GI) to General Commercial (GC) or consider other alternatives. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a refuse collection rate increase and approval of two grant resolutions for gas masks.

• Resolution 23-103: Refuse Collection Rate Increase (public hearing)
• Resolution 23-101 and 23-102: JAG grants for gas masks
• Discussion to reconsider zoning change for Pelfrey Storage Property at 115 W. Woodward Avenue
• Approval of minutes from October 19 and November 2 meetings

The City Commission approved a solid waste collection rate increase effective January 1, 2024, bringing the monthly bill for single-family homes to $19.02. The commission also discussed but did not decide on changing the land use designation for the Pelfrey Storage Property, with most members opposed to the change. No formal action was taken on the property, and staff will work with the property owner on alternatives.

• Approved Resolution 23-103 refuse rate increase to $19.02/month (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including JAG D and C grant gas masks resolutions (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 19 workshop and November 2 meeting (5-0)
• Discussed Pelfrey Storage Property land use change; no action taken
• Discussed traffic calming criteria; no changes adopted

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the city's Master Plan, with a presentation by the consultant MIG. The agenda includes time for discussion, public input, and direction. This is a workshop item, so no final decisions are expected, but the commission may provide direction on the plan.

• Presentation by MIG, the Master Plan Consultant
• Workshop item with discussion, public input, and direction

The City Commission held a workshop to hear MIG consultants present initial findings for the downtown and Waterman site master plan. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the session was for discussion, public input, and direction. The consultants outlined a framework, timeline, and community engagement efforts, with a draft Waterman site plan expected by spring 2024.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at workshop
• Directed staff to send master plan info in water bills
• Agreed to share info via City social media
• Discussed using Georgefest and other venues for input

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will consider a refuse collection rate increase and discuss whether to reconsider the zoning change of the Pelfrey Storage Property at 115 W. Woodward Avenue from General Industrial to General Commercial. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and resolutions for gas mask purchases.

• Resolution 23-103: Refuse collection rate increase
• Discussion on reconsidering Pelfrey Storage Property zoning at 115 W. Woodward Avenue
• Resolution 23-101 and 23-102: JAG grant for gas masks
• Approval of minutes from October 19 and November 2 meetings

The City Commission approved an annual adjustment to solid waste collection rates, setting the monthly fee for single-family homes at $19.02 effective January 1, 2024. Commissioners also reviewed traffic study data for Lakeview Avenue and Grand Island Reserve, determining that neither area currently qualifies for traffic calming measures under existing city guidelines. Additionally, the Commission discussed potential alternatives for the Pelfrey Storage property land use and reviewed personnel matters regarding the former Parks and Recreation Director.

• Approved October 19 and November 2 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including two JAG grant resolutions (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-103 for solid waste rate increase (5-0)

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the city's Master Plan, with a presentation by the consultant MIG. The agenda includes time for discussion, public input, and direction. No formal votes are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Presentation by MIG, the Master Plan Consultant
• Workshop item with discussion, public input, and direction

The City Commission held a workshop to hear initial findings from MIG, the master plan consultant, on the downtown and Waterman site. No formal decisions or votes were made; the session was for discussion and direction. The public was invited to view displays and provide feedback via QR code and future sessions.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during workshop
• Directed staff to distribute master plan info via water bills
• Agreed to share info on City social media sites
• Discussed enlisting high school student government for input
• Planned more community input sessions in Feb/March 2024

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will consider Ordinance 23-28, which would assign a Suburban Residential future land use designation to six parcels (Alternate Key Numbers 1212685, 3948085-3948089) along Orange Avenue west of Beach Drive, contingent on the approval of the annexation ordinance (23-27). The board will also approve minutes from the October 19, 2023 meeting. This is a public hearing and recommendation item; the final decision rests with the City Commission.

• Ordinance 23-28: Change future land use from Lake County Urban Low to City of Eustis Suburban Residential (SR) for 2.61 acres, six parcels, Orange Avenue west of Beach Drive
• Annexation of approximately 2.61 acres by Tree Frog, LLC (Ordinance 23-27)
• Design district assignment of Rural Neighborhood (Ordinance 23-29)
• Approval of October 19, 2023 LPA meeting minutes

The Local Planning Agency voted to approve the prior meeting's minutes and then considered a proposed comprehensive plan amendment (Ordinance 23-28) to assign a future land use district to six lots along Orange Avenue and Beech Drive. After public comment and discussion, no motion was made to transmit the amendment to the City Commission, so the item died for lack of a motion. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 19, 2023 LPA meeting minutes (5-0)
• Ordinance 23-28 comprehensive plan amendment died for lack of a motion

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will consider Ordinance Number 23-28 regarding a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. This item involves the assignment of a Future Land Use District to six parcels identified by alternate key numbers.

• Ordinance Number 23-28: Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• Assignment of Future Land Use District to Alternate Key Numbers 1212685, 3948085, 3948086, 3948087, 3948088, and 3948089

The Local Planning Agency reviewed Ordinance 23-28, a comprehensive plan amendment to assign a future land use district to six parcels along Orange Avenue and Beech Drive, but took no action. The item died for lack of a motion after public comment. The board approved the October 19, 2023 minutes unanimously.

• Approved October 19, 2023 LPA minutes (5-0)
• Ordinance 23-28 future land use amendment died for lack of a motion

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several items, including the first reading of ordinances to annex multiple parcels, a site plan for a carwash, a commercial lease, and the purchase of police vehicles. They will also vote on a grant for LifeStream Open Door and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Resolution 23-94: Police vehicle purchase exceeding $50,000
• Resolution 23-95: Site plan with waivers for Tommy's Express Carwash at 15923 and 15939 US Highway 441
• Resolution 23-100: Commercial lease with W.I.N.1 Ministries for 301 W. Ward Ave.
• Ordinances 23-27, 23-28, 23-29: Annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district assignment for parcels with alternate keys 1212685, 3948085-3948089
• Organizational and Event Support Grant to LifeStream Open Door

The Commission approved a two-year commercial lease with W.I.N.1 Ministries for the city-owned property at 301 W. Ward Ave, starting January 1, 2024, at $4,000 per month. They also approved a site plan with waivers for Tommy's Express Carwash, the consent agenda (including police vehicle purchases), and several donations and appointments. Three annexation ordinances were not heard due to action at the Local Planning Agency.

• Approved Resolution 23-100: lease with W.I.N.1 Ministries for 301 W. Ward Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-95: site plan with waivers for Tommy's Express Carwash at 15923/15939 US Hwy 441 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 23-94 for police vehicle purchases over $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Oct 12 and Oct 19 meetings (unanimous)
• Consensus to donate $1,000 to students for Tallahassee trip
• Consensus to purchase $350 table for 100th birthday party
• Consensus to appoint Bill Howe as Acting City Manager during absences
• Commissioner Hawkins directed $500 discretionary funds to Open Door and remainder to Senior Citizen breakfasts

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will vote on several items, including a site plan for Tommy's Express Carwash on US Highway 441, a commercial lease with W.I.N.1 Ministries, and first readings of ordinances to annex six parcels. They will also approve a resolution to purchase police vehicles over $50,000 and consider a grant to LifeStream Open Door. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and public comment.

• Resolution 23-94: Police vehicle purchase exceeding $50,000
• Resolution 23-95: Site plan with waivers for Tommy's Express Carwash at 15923/15939 US Highway 441
• Resolution 23-100: Commercial lease with W.I.N.1 Ministries for 301 W. Ward Ave.
• Ordinances 23-27/23-28/23-29: Annexation, comp plan amendment, and design district for six parcels (AKs 1212685, 3948085-3948089)
• Grant to LifeStream Open Door

The City Commission approved a two-year commercial lease for W.I.N. 1 Ministries at 301 West Ward Avenue and a site plan with landscape waivers for a new Tommy's Express Carwash. Commissioners also authorized the purchase of police vehicles and approved several discretionary funding donations for local community programs. Three annexation-related ordinances were removed from the agenda.

• Approved minutes from Oct 12 and Oct 19 meetings (5-0)
• Approved purchase of police vehicles exceeding $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved site plan and waivers for Tommy's Express Carwash (5-0)
• Approved two-year commercial lease with W.I.N. 1 Ministries (5-0)
• Consensus to purchase a table for Mrs. Broomfield's 100th birthday party
• Consensus to appoint Bill Howe as Acting City Manager for upcoming absences
• Consensus to donate $1,000 to support students attending Tallahassee essay contest

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss density and lot size regulations. The agenda includes only this single workshop item, with discussion, public input, and direction. No formal decisions are scheduled; the workshop is for deliberation and guidance.

• Workshop on density and lot size regulations
• Public input opportunity during workshop

The City Commission held a workshop on density and lot size, discussing potential changes to the Suburban Residential district, including reducing density from five to four dwelling units per acre and preferring a minimum 55-foot lot width for single-family homes. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the commission expressed support for hiring a planning consultant to work on Comprehensive Plan changes and directed staff to explore funding with the City Manager.

• Discussed reducing Suburban Residential density from 5 to 4 du/acre (no vote)
• Expressed preference for 55 ft and 70 ft lot widths (no vote)
• Supported hiring a planning consultant for Comprehensive Plan changes (no vote)
• Directed staff to work with City Manager on consultant funding (no vote)

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency is holding a workshop to discuss density and lot size regulations. The item is open for discussion, public input, and direction. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Workshop item: Density and Lot Size

The Eustis Local Planning Agency approved the September 7, 2023 meeting minutes. The Agency voted to transmit two land use map amendments changing properties from General Industrial to General Commercial to the Commission for consideration. A motion to delay consideration of these items failed.

• Approved September 7, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Motion to delay consideration of agenda items failed (0-5)
• Transmitted Ordinance Number 23-25 (Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Amendment for 115 Woodward Avenue) to the Commission (3-2)
• Transmitted Ordinance Number 23-26 (Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Amendment for 510 Morin Street) to the Commission (3-2)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss density and lot size regulations. The agenda includes discussion, public input, and direction on this topic. No formal decisions are scheduled; the workshop is for gathering input and providing direction.

• Workshop on density and lot size regulations
• Public input opportunity on density and lot size

The Commission held a workshop to review residential lot widths and densities compared to neighboring cities. No formal votes were taken, but the Commission expressed support for hiring a planning consultant to assist with Comprehensive Plan changes.

• Discussed reducing Suburban Residential district from five to four dwelling units per acre
• Discussed preference for 55 ft and 70 ft lot widths
• Expressed support for utilizing a planning consultant for Comprehensive Plan changes

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings and make recommendations on two first-reading ordinances that would amend the city's Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. Both amendments would change properties from General Industrial (GI) to General Commercial (GC) designation. The LPA will also approve minutes from its September 7, 2023 meeting.

• Ordinance 23-25: Land use amendment for Pelfrey Storage, LLC (2023-CPLUS-07) from General Industrial to General Commercial
• Ordinance 23-26: Land use amendment for Trask Construction Co. (2023-CPLUS-06) at 510 Morin Street (AKN 1190207) from General Industrial to General Commercial
• Approval of minutes from September 7, 2023 LPA meeting

The Local Planning Agency voted to transmit two Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Amendments to the City Commission for consideration, changing future land use designations from General Industrial (GI) to General Commercial (GC) for properties at 115 Woodward Avenue (Pelfrey Storage) and 510 Morin Street (Trask Construction). A motion to delay the Pelfrey item to allow all parties to attend failed. The minutes were approved as submitted.

• Approved minutes of September 7, 2023 LPA meeting (5-0)
• Transmitted Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 2023-CPLUS-07 (Pelfrey Storage, 115 Woodward Ave) to Commission (3-2)
• Transmitted Comprehensive Plan Land Use Amendment 2023-CPLUS-06 (Trask Construction, 510 Morin St) to Commission (3-2)
• Motion to delay consideration of the two items failed (0-5)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider two first-reading ordinances that would amend the Future Land Use Map from General Industrial to General Commercial for properties owned by Pelfrey Storage, LLC and Trask Construction Co. (510 Morin Street). The agenda also includes consent items such as a police vehicle purchase over $50,000, an Axon contract renewal, and a PBA agreement, plus presentations on a Montessori school and housing rehabilitation. Several items are routine approvals, but the land use changes are the most consequential decisions.

• Ordinance 23-25: Land use change for Pelfrey Storage, LLC from General Industrial to General Commercial
• Ordinance 23-26: Land use change for Trask Construction Co. property at 510 Morin Street from General Industrial to General Commercial
• Resolution 23-97: Police Department replacement vehicle in excess of $50,000
• Resolution 23-96: Axon contract renewal
• Resolution 23-99: Police Benevolent Association Memorandum of Agreement

The Eustis City Commission voted unanimously to deny first reading of two ordinances (23-25 and 23-26) that would have changed future land use designations from General Industrial to General Commercial for properties at 115 W. Woodward Avenue and 510 Morin Street. The Commission also reached consensus to allow additional housing rehabilitation expenditures, reopen the application period for five additional applicants, and proceed with developing a lease for W.I.N. 1 Ministries at the Eustis Service Center.

• Denied Ordinance 23-25 (land use change at 115 W. Woodward Ave) on first reading (5-0)
• Denied Ordinance 23-26 (land use change at 510 Morin St) on first reading (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 25, September 21, and October 5 meetings (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions 23-93, 23-96, 23-97, 23-99 (5-0)
• Consensus to allow additional expenditures of $4,400 and $11,000 for housing rehabilitation
• Consensus to reopen application period and accept five additional qualified applicants for housing program
• Consensus to proceed with developing a lease for W.I.N. 1 Ministries at the Service Center

City Commission

The Commission will consider land use amendments for Pelfrey Storage, LLC and Trask Construction Co. The meeting also includes presentations on the Bezos Academy and housing rehabilitation, alongside several consent agenda items.

• Ordinance 23-25: Pelfrey Storage, LLC land use change from General Industrial to General Commercial
• Ordinance 23-26: Trask Construction Co. land use change at 510 Morin Street from General Industrial to General Commercial
• Resolution 23-97: Police Department replacement vehicle exceeding $50,000.00
• Resolution 23-99: Police Benevolent Association Memorandum of Agreement
• Presentation: United Way Montessori School regarding Bezos Academy

The Eustis City Commission voted unanimously to reject two proposed comprehensive plan amendments on first reading, which would have changed future land use designations from General Industrial to General Commercial for properties at 115 W. Woodward Avenue and 510 Morin Street. The Commission also reached consensus to allow additional housing rehabilitation expenditures, reopen the application period for five new applicants, and proceed with developing a lease for W.I.N. 1 Ministries at the Eustis Service Center.

• Rejected Ordinance 23-25 (land use change at 115 W. Woodward Ave) on first reading (5-0)
• Rejected Ordinance 23-26 (land use change at 510 Morin St) on first reading (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 25, Sept 21, and Oct 5 meetings (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including FDOT agreement, Axon contract renewal, police vehicle purchase, and PBA agreement (5-0)
• Consensus to allow additional housing rehab expenditures of $4,400 and $11,000
• Consensus to reopen housing rehab application period for five additional applicants
• Consensus to proceed with developing a lease for W.I.N. 1 Ministries at the Service Center

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 23-98, which approves a settlement agreement with 44 Sharps Circle, LLC, owner of Sharps Mobile Home Park. The agreement resolves four code enforcement liens and a pending foreclosure lawsuit, requiring the owner to repave roadways, make repairs, and pay $105,000 in reduced fines. The meeting is otherwise limited to this single resolution and adjournment.

• Resolution 23-98 approves settlement with 44 Sharps Circle, LLC for property at 44 Sharps Circle
• Settlement reduces total code enforcement fines to $105,000 from over $463,865
• Owner must mill and repave all roadways within 180 days
• Owner to pay $25,000 within 30 days and $80,000 within 180 days or 45 days after road completion
• City will dismiss foreclosure lawsuit (Lake County Case 2022-CA-1971) upon full compliance

The City Commission approved a compliance and settlement agreement with 44 Sharps Circle, LLC to resolve pending litigation. The agreement requires the park owner to pay fines and perform specific infrastructure repairs under City monitoring.

• Approved Resolution Number 23-98 to settle litigation with 44 Sharps Circle, LLC (5-0)
• Approved agreement requiring park owner to pay $105,000 in fines
• Approved requirement for park owner to repave all roadways on the northern parcel
• Approved requirement for park owner to repair concrete roadways with safety concerns

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: a resolution to settle pending litigation concerning Sharps Mobile Home Park. No other business is listed, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Resolution 23-98: Settlement of pending litigation concerning Sharps Mobile Home Park

The City Commission approved a compliance and settlement agreement with 44 Sharps Circle, LLC to resolve pending litigation. The agreement requires the park owner to pay fines and perform specific infrastructure repairs under City monitoring.

• Approved Resolution 23-98 to settle litigation with 44 Sharps Circle, LLC (5-0)
• Approved agreement requiring park owner to pay $105,000 in fines
• Approved requirement for park owner to repave all roadways on the northern parcel
• Approved requirement for park owner to repair concrete roadways with safety concerns

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a conditional use permit for a school in the Central Business District, the annual update of the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan, and multiple purchases exceeding $50,000. The agenda also includes a presentation on an organizational grant for Trout Lake Nature Center and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution 23-89: Live Local Act pending legislation
• Ordinance 23-23: Second reading of annual 5-year Capital Improvement Plan update
• Ordinance 23-24: Conditional use permit for a school at 135 N. Grove Street
• Resolution 23-82: Library purchases over $50,000
• Resolution 23-91: Verteks Consulting annual payment over $50,000

The Commission approved Resolution 23-89, directing staff to develop an ordinance for affordable housing compliance under the Live Local Act. It also adopted the annual update of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (Ordinance 23-23) and a conditional use permit for a school at 135 N. Grove Street (Ordinance 23-24). All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved Resolution 23-89: Live Local Act pending legislation (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-23: Annual update of 5-yr Capital Improvement Plan (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-24: Conditional use permit for school at 135 N. Grove Street (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including resolutions 23-82, 23-85, 23-88, 23-90, 23-91, 23-92, 23-93 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2023 meeting (4-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 5, 2023, to consider a range of items including a conditional use permit for a school in the Central Business District, the annual update of the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan, and several consent agenda resolutions for purchases exceeding $50,000. The meeting also includes a presentation on a grant for Trout Lake Nature Center and a resolution related to the Live Local Act pending legislation.

• Conditional Use Permit for a school at 135 N. Grove Street (Ordinance 23-24, second reading)
• Annual update of 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (Ordinance 23-23, second reading)
• Resolution 23-89: Live Local Act pending legislation
• Resolution 23-82: Library purchases for books and materials over $50,000
• Resolution 23-91: Verteks Consulting annual payment over $50,000

The City Commission approved Resolution 23-89 to begin implementing the Live Local Act for affordable housing, adopted the annual update to the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (Ordinance 23-23), and approved a conditional use permit for a school at 135 N. Grove Street (Ordinance 23-24). All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Commissioner Hawkins absent. The commission also approved the consent agenda and set a workshop date for density and lot sizes.

• Approved Resolution 23-89 for Live Local Act affordable housing implementation (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-23 updating the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-24 conditional use permit for school at 135 N. Grove Street (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including library, public works, and utility purchases (4-0)
• Set October 19 workshop on density/lot sizes at 4:30 p.m. with LPA meeting at 5:45 p.m. (consensus)
• Scheduled downtown master plan site visit for week of November 6 (consensus)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider adopting the final millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, along with several ordinances including annexations and a conditional use permit for a school. They will also discuss investment options and the City Manager's performance evaluation.

• Resolution 23-77: Final millage rate for FY 2023-2024
• Resolution 23-78: Adopting final budget for FY 2023-2024
• Ordinance 23-15: Voluntary annexation of parcel with alternate key 1213177
• Ordinance 23-24: Conditional use permit for a school at 135 N Grove Street
• Resolution 23-86: Authorizing annual purchases over $50,000 for utilities

The Commission approved the final FY2023-2024 budget and set the final millage rate at 7.5810, which is 9.3% higher than the rollback rate. It also approved the consent agenda, including a bid award for the Coolidge Street utility improvements project, and adopted several ordinances on final reading, including the annexation of a 4.63-acre parcel at CR 44 and South Fishcamp Road. The Commission approved a conditional use permit for a school at 135 N. Grove Street on first reading and increased the City Manager's salary to $179,080.

• Adopted final millage rate of 7.5810 for FY2023-24 (4-0)
• Adopted final FY2023-2024 budget (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Coolidge Street utility improvements bid award (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-15 annexing 4.63 acres at CR 44 & South Fishcamp Rd (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-16 changing future land use to Mixed Commercial Residential (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-17 assigning Suburban Corridor design district (4-0)
• Approved first reading of conditional use permit for school at 135 N. Grove St (4-0)
• Increased City Manager's salary to $179,080 (4-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 21, 2023, to consider several resolutions and ordinances. Key actions include adopting the final millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, approving a bid for the Coolidge Street utility improvements, and holding second readings on annexation ordinances for a parcel with alternate key 1213177. The meeting also includes first readings on the capital improvements plan update and a conditional use permit for a school at 135 N Grove Street, plus discussions on investment options and the city manager's performance evaluation.

• Resolution 23-83: Bid award for Coolidge Street Utility Improvements Project
• Resolution 23-77: Final millage rate for FY 2023-2024
• Resolution 23-78: Adopting final budget for FY 2023-2024
• Ordinance 23-24: Conditional use permit for a school at 135 N Grove Street
• Ordinance 23-23: Annual update of 5-year Capital Improvements Plan

The Commission approved the final FY2023-2024 budget and set the final millage rate at 7.5810, which is 9.3% higher than the rollback rate. It also adopted three ordinances annexing a 4.63-acre parcel at CR 44 and South Fishcamp Road, changing its land use to Mixed Commercial Residential, and assigning a Suburban Corridor design district. The Commission approved a conditional use permit for a school at 135 N. Grove Street on first reading and increased the City Manager's salary to $179,080.

• Approved Resolution 23-77 final millage rate 7.5810 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-78 final FY2023-24 budget (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-15 voluntary annexation of 4.63 acres at CR 44/South Fishcamp Rd (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-16 comprehensive plan amendment to Mixed Commercial Residential (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-17 Suburban Corridor design district assignment (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-24 conditional use permit for school at 135 N. Grove St, first reading (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Coolidge St utility bid award and lobbyist contract (4-0)
• Increased City Manager salary to $179,080 (4-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new shed at 826 E Washington Avenue, approve minutes from July, and receive an update on the historic survey by Stantec. The meeting also includes routine items like approving 2024 meeting dates and board/staff reports.

• COA 2023-COA-11 for a new shed at 826 E Washington Avenue
• Approval of minutes from July 12, 2023
• Update on Historic and Architectural Survey by Stantec
• Approval of 2024 meeting dates (six Wednesdays, Jan–Nov)

The Historic Preservation Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new shed at 826 E. Washington Avenue, noting it would be hidden on the backside of the lot and painted to match the home. The Board also approved the proposed meeting schedule for 2024 by consensus. Staff provided an update on the Historic and Architectural Survey, noting the draft report is being finalized for state grant requirements.

• Approved July 12, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved COA 2023-COA-11 for new shed at 826 E Washington Ave (4-0)
• Approved 2024 meeting schedule by consensus

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency is meeting to consider Ordinance 23-16, a Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment. The board will hold a public hearing and discussion before making a recommendation on the amendment. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 3, 2023 meeting.

• Ordinance 23-16: Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment
• Approval of August 3, 2023 LPA meeting minutes

The Local Planning Agency approved transmitting a request to the Commission to change the future land use designation for property to be annexed at CR 44 and Fish Camp Road. The proposed change is from Lake County Urban Low to Mixed Commercial Residential.

• Approved August 3, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved transmitting 2023 CPLUS-03 land use amendment to the Commission (5-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing and consider recommending Ordinance 23-16, which would change the future land use designation of a 4.63-acre property at the northeast corner of CR 44 and South Fishcamp Road from Urban Low to Mixed Commercial Residential, contingent on the property's annexation. The board will also approve minutes from the August 3, 2023 meeting. This item was previously rescheduled because the property owner failed to post required signs.

• Ordinance 23-16: Future Land Use Map Amendment for Eichelberger Property / Novack & Sons, Inc. (Alternate Key 1213177) – change from Urban Low to Mixed Commercial Residential (MCR)
• Annexation of approximately 4.63 acres at northeast corner of CR 44 and South Fishcamp Road (Ordinance 23-15)
• MCR designation allows up to 12 dwelling units per acre, compared to 4 under current Lake County designation
• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2023 LPA meeting

The Eustis Local Planning Agency voted unanimously to transmit a future land use map amendment to the City Commission for consideration. The request would change the designation for property at CR 44 and Fish Camp Road from Lake County Urban Low to Mixed Commercial Residential. No public comment was offered.

• Approved August 3, 2023 LPA meeting minutes (5-0)
• Transmitted 2023 CPLUS-03 future land use map amendment to the Commission (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing its proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The plan includes $934,000 for capital projects and $245,000 for development incentives. The board will also review minutes from the May 18, 2023, meeting.

• Proposed FY 2023-24 total expenditures of $1,359,906
• $400,000 allocated for Carver Basketball Court Pavilion
• $369,000 allocated for Palmetto Plaza Hardscape
• $245,000 for development incentives and gateway grants
• $198,149 for downtown land debt service

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss its Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget. The budget item is open for board discussion, public input, and direction. No final budget adoption is listed on this agenda.

• Approval of May 18, 2023 CRA meeting minutes
• Discussion of CRA Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget

The Community Redevelopment Agency approved its Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget totaling $1,610,967 as presented by Economic Development Director Al Latimer. The budget includes capital projects, administrative services, and debt service. The motion passed unanimously with all five voting members in favor.

• Approved CRA FY2023/24 budget of $1,610,967 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 18, 2023 CRA meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold public hearings to set the tentative property tax millage rate and adopt the FY 2024 tentative budget. They will also consider annexation ordinances, a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit, and several other items. The agenda includes presentations on the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, Dark Skies, and a basketball shade structure.

• Resolution 23-75: FY 2024 tentative millage rate hearing
• Resolution 23-76: FY 2024 tentative budget adoption
• Ordinance 23-22: Conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 34534 Estes Road
• Ordinances 23-15, 23-16, 23-17: Annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district for parcel with alternate key 1213177
• Resolution 23-80: GIS on-call services contract amendment #2

The Commission approved a tentative budget for FY 2023-2024 and set the tentative millage rate at 7.5810. Other key actions included approving a land conveyance amendment for Lake-Sumter State College and a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit.

• Approved tentative FY 2024 millage rate of 7.5810 (5-0)
• Approved tentative FY 2024 budget (5-0)
• Approved first amendment to Education Development Agreement with Lake-Sumter State College (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 34534 Estes Road (5-0)
• Approved first reading of voluntary annexation for 4.63 acres at CR44 and South Fishcamp Road (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 4.63 acres at CR44 and South Fishcamp Road (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Design District Designation for 4.63 acres at CR44 and South Fishcamp Road (5-0)
• Approved GIS On-Call Services contract amendment and release of lien for 432 N Eustis Street (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on the tentative FY 2024 millage rate and budget, and consider annexation ordinances, a conditional use permit, and other routine items. The agenda also includes presentations on the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, Dark Skies, and a basketball shade structure.

• Resolution 23-75: FY 2024 tentative millage hearing
• Resolution 23-76: FY 2024 tentative budget adoption
• Ordinance 23-22 (2nd reading): Conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 34534 Estes Road
• Ordinances 23-15, 23-16, 23-17 (1st reading): Annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district for parcel with alternate key 1213177
• Resolution 23-80: GIS on-call services contract amendment #2

The Commission approved the FY2024 tentative budget and set the tentative millage rate at 7.5810, which is higher than the rolled-back rate and advertised as a 9.3% tax increase. They also approved the first amendment to the educational development agreement with Lake-Sumter State College, a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit, and first readings of three ordinances for annexing 4.63 acres at CR44 and South Fishcamp Road. The consent agenda, including a GIS contract amendment and a lien release, was approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 23-76 adopting FY2024 tentative budget (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-75 setting tentative millage rate at 7.5810 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-79 first amendment to LSSC education development agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-22 conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 34534 Estes Road (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-15 first reading for voluntary annexation of 4.63 acres at CR44/South Fishcamp Road (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-16 first reading for future land use change to Mixed Commercial Residential (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-17 first reading for Suburban Corridor design district designation (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including GIS contract amendment and lien release (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from past workshops and meetings, recognize students, and conduct routine business. The body will also vote on several resolutions including railroad crossing agreements, vehicle purchases, and utility improvements, as well as second readings of ordinances for annexations, a subdivision plat, and conditional use permits.

• Resolution 23-69: Railroad reimbursement for crossing control devices at W. Stevens Avenue
• Resolution 23-71: Purchase of two water department replacement vehicles over $50,000
• Resolution 23-73: Award of construction administration services for Coolidge Street utility improvements
• Ordinance 23-18-20: Second readings for annexation of five parcels and related amendments
• Ordinance 23-21: Conditional use permit for a school at 50 W. Orange Avenue in the CBD

The Commission approved Resolution 23-54 for the preliminary plat of Hidden Cove, a 43-lot single-family subdivision on Lakeview Avenue, despite public concerns about trees, traffic, and density. It also adopted ordinances for annexation and zoning of 5.8 acres near Coolidge Street, a conditional use permit for a school at 50 W. Orange Avenue, and approved first reading of an accessory dwelling unit at 34534 Estes Road. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved preliminary plat for Hidden Cove 43-lot subdivision (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-18 for voluntary annexation of 5.8 acres (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-19 for comprehensive plan amendment to Suburban Residential (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-20 for Suburban Neighborhood Design District designation (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-21 for conditional use permit for school at 50 W. Orange Ave (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 23-22 for accessory dwelling unit at 34534 Estes Rd (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including railroad agreements, vehicle purchases, and utility liens (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will decide on several annexations, zoning changes, and large purchases, including two railroad crossing control device agreements, water department vehicles, and utility improvements. They will also hold second readings on ordinances for annexations and a conditional use permit for a school in the Central Business District.

• Resolution 23-69: Railroad Reimbursement Agreement for W. Stevens Avenue crossing control devices
• Resolution 23-70: Railroad Reimbursement Agreement for W. Atwater Avenue crossing control devices
• Resolution 23-71: Purchase of two water department replacement vehicles (over $50,000)
• Resolution 23-72: Change Order #4 for Eastern WWTP Pond Liner Replacement (over $50,000)
• Ordinance 23-21: Conditional Use Permit for a school at 50 W. Orange Avenue

The City Commission approved the preliminary plat for Hidden Cove, a 43-lot single-family subdivision on 13.18 acres, despite public concerns about trees, traffic, and density. The Commission also adopted ordinances annexing 5.8 acres near Coolidge Street, changing its land use to Suburban Residential, and assigning a design district. A conditional use permit for a school at 50 W. Orange Avenue was approved, and a first reading for an accessory dwelling unit at 34534 Estes Road was passed.

• Approved Resolution 23-54 for Hidden Cove preliminary plat (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-18 for voluntary annexation of 5.8 acres (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-19 for comprehensive plan amendment to Suburban Residential (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-20 for Suburban Neighborhood Design District (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-21 for conditional use permit for school at 50 W. Orange Ave (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-22 on first reading for accessory dwelling unit at 34534 Estes Rd (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including railroad agreements, vehicle purchases, and utility liens (5-0)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is holding a workshop to review the Development Services Department and discuss the potential use of the Clifford Taylor house. Public input and direction will be taken on both items, but no final decisions are scheduled.

• Review of Development Services Department
• Discussion regarding use of Clifford Taylor house

The Commission reached a consensus to have Commissioner Hawkins and City Manager Carrino meet with LCAA to discuss co-locating the Chamber of Commerce at the LCAA building. They also agreed to keep the 501(c)(3) intact and replace board members, and discussed the future of the Clifford Taylor house, including the Historical Society's request to extend custody to September 18th. No formal votes were taken; decisions were consensus-based.

• Consensus to meet with LCAA about co-locating Chamber (unanimous)
• Agreed to keep 501(c)(3) intact and replace board members (consensus)
• Discussed extending Historical Society custody to Sept 18 (no formal action)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the Development Services Department. The Commission will also hold a discussion regarding the use of the Clifford Taylor house.

• Review of Development Services Department
• Discussion regarding use of Clifford Taylor house

The City Commission reached a consensus to investigate sharing space between the Lake Community Action Agency (LCAA) and the Chamber of Commerce. The body also discussed staffing and process improvements for the Development Services Department.

• Consensus to have Commissioner Hawkins and City Manager Tom Carrino meet with LCAA to discuss co-locating the Chamber of Commerce
• Agreed to prefer keeping the museum's 501(c)(3) intact by replacing board members rather than dissolving it

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings and make recommendations on two comprehensive plan amendments that would assign future land use designations. One amendment for the Eichelberger/Novack property is recommended for postponement due to notice issues, while the other for First Assembly of God of Eustis is scheduled for consideration. The board will also approve minutes from the July 6, 2023 meeting.

• Ordinance 23-16: Future land use change to Mixed Commercial Residential (MCR) for 4.63 acres at CR 44 and South Fishcamp Road (Eichelberger/Novack), recommended postponed to Sept 7 due to notice failure
• Ordinance 23-19: Future land use assignment for First Assembly of God of Eustis parcels (Alternate Keys 2666820, 3384297, 3884298, 3884439, 3884441)
• Approval of July 6, 2023 LPA meeting minutes

The Local Planning Agency rescheduled Ordinance 23-16 (Eichelberger Property/Novack & Sons) to September 7, 2023, because the property owner failed to post required signs. The board also voted unanimously to transmit the future land use change for First Assembly of God of Eustis (2023-CPLUS-04) to the City Commission for consideration.

• Rescheduled Ordinance 23-16 to September 7, 2023 (consensus)
• Transmitted 2023-CPLUS-04 to City Commission (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold public hearings and first readings on several ordinances, including the preliminary plat for the 43-lot Hidden Cove subdivision, annexations, and a conditional use permit for a school. They will also consider resolutions for sewer projects, vehicle purchases, a building fee schedule amendment, and a school resource officer agreement.

• Resolution 23-54: Preliminary plat for Hidden Cove 43-lot subdivision on Lakeview Avenue
• Resolution 23-55: Award bid for McDonald Avenue Gravity Sewer Main Project (over $50,000)
• Resolution 23-68: Purchase of three 2024 XL Mavericks (over $50,000)
• Ordinances 23-15 to 23-20: Annexation, comprehensive plan amendments, and design district assignments for multiple parcels
• Ordinance 23-21: Conditional use permit for a school at 50 W. Orange Avenue

The Commission passed a vote of no confidence in the Development Services Department (4-1), with Commissioner Ashcraft dissenting, following concerns about accuracy and trust. Several agenda items were postponed due to noticing errors, including annexation ordinances and a subdivision plat. The Commission approved the consent agenda, a School Resource Officer agreement, a fire pension modification, and first readings for annexation and conditional use ordinances.

• Passed vote of no confidence in Development Services Department (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including sewer main project and vehicle purchases (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-66 for School Resource Officers 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-04 Fire Pension Modification on final reading (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 23-18 annexation of 5.8 acres (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 23-19 comprehensive plan amendment (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 23-20 design district assignment (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 23-21 conditional use permit for school at 50 W. Orange Ave (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several items, including a preliminary plat for the 43-lot Hidden Cove subdivision, amendments to building permit fees, a school resource officer agreement, and multiple annexation ordinances. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Live Local Act and appointments to the Eustis Housing Authority.

• Resolution 23-54: Preliminary plat for 43-lot Hidden Cove subdivision on Lakeview Avenue
• Resolution 23-62: Amended building fee schedule for permit fees
• Resolution 23-66: School Resource Officer for 2023-2024
• Ordinances 23-15 to 23-20: Annexation, comprehensive plan, and design district for parcels (AK 1213177 and others)
• Resolution 23-55: Award of bid for McDonald Avenue Gravity Sewer Main project (over $50,000)

The Commission passed a vote of no confidence in the Development Services Department (4-1), with Commissioner Ashcraft dissenting, after concerns about accuracy and trust. Several agenda items were postponed due to noticing errors, including annexation ordinances and a subdivision plat. The Commission approved the consent agenda, a School Resource Officer agreement, a fire pension modification, and first readings for annexation and conditional use ordinances.

• Passed vote of no confidence in Development Services Department (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including sewer main project and vehicle purchases (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-66 for School Resource Officers 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-04 Fire Pension Modification on final reading (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 23-18 annexation (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 23-19 comprehensive plan amendment (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 23-20 design district assignment (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 23-21 conditional use permit for school (5-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings and make recommendations on two comprehensive plan amendments that would assign future land use designations. One amendment for the Eichelberger/Novack property is recommended for postponement due to notice issues, while the other for First Assembly of God of Eustis is scheduled for consideration. The board will also approve minutes from the July 6, 2023 meeting.

• Ordinance 23-16: Future land use change to Mixed Commercial Residential (MCR) for 4.63 acres at CR 44 and South Fishcamp Road (Eichelberger/Novack) - recommended postponement to Sept 7
• Ordinance 23-19: Future land use assignment for First Assembly of God of Eustis parcels (Alternate Keys 2666820, 3384297, 3884298, 3884439, 3884441)
• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2023 LPA meeting

The Local Planning Agency approved transmitting a comprehensive plan amendment for the First Assembly of God of Eustis, Inc to the City Commission. One other comprehensive plan amendment was rescheduled. The board also approved the minutes from the July 6, 2023 meeting.

• Approved July 6, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Transmitted 2023-CPLUS-04 land use change for First Assembly of God of Eustis, Inc to City Commission (5-0)
• Rescheduled Ordinance 23-16 (Eichelberger Property) to September 7, 2023 meeting by consensus

City Commission Workshop

This is a budget workshop where the City Commission will discuss and provide direction on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), and cemetery matters. Public input is invited. The agenda is a guide and items may change.

• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) discussion
• Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) discussion
• Cemetery discussion
• Other business

The City Commission held a budget workshop and reached consensus on several items, including increasing the proposed employee salary raise to 5% plus a $1,000 flat increase, which will impact the General Fund by $260,000. They also agreed to pre-order a pumper truck to lock in the price, shift the Public Works dump truck purchase cycle to new trucks every two years, and leave placeholder amounts for Pendleton Park playground and the pool renovation. No formal votes were taken; decisions were by consensus during the workshop.

• Consensus to increase salary raise to 5% plus $1,000 flat (impact $260,000)
• Agreed to pre-order pumper truck to lock in price
• Shifted dump truck purchases to new every two years ($90K in 23-24, $200K in 25-26, etc.)
• Left $60,000 placeholder for Pendleton Park playground
• Left $750,000 placeholder for pumper truck in budget
• Agreed to move solar panel project to FY24-25 (staff to bring presentation)
• Consensus to increase holiday decorations budget by $20,000
• Agreed to remove $50,000 for Magnolia Avenue crosswalk (already done)

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a budget workshop to discuss and provide direction on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), and cemetery matters. Public input is invited. The agenda is a guide and items may change.

• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) discussion
• Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) discussion
• Cemetery discussion
• Other business

The City Commission held a budget workshop to review the Capital Improvement Plan and CRA funds. The body reached a consensus to increase employee salaries by 5% plus a $1,000 flat rate and agreed to adjust the public works vehicle purchase cycle.

• Consensus to increase employee salaries to 5% plus a $1,000 flat rate
• Agreed to pre-order a pumper truck to lock in pricing
• Agreed to shift Public Works dump truck purchases to new every two years instead of used every year
• Consensus to increase holiday decorations budget by $20,000
• Agreed to leave $60,000 in the budget for Pendleton Park as a placeholder
• Agreed to leave $750,000 in the budget as a placeholder for a tower truck

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will consider awarding a $46,135 contract to Helping Hand Lawn Care for landscaping the Bay Street medians, accept grants for economic development, and hold public hearings on annexations and a conditional use permit. The meeting includes several consent agenda items and ordinance readings.

• Resolution 23-56: Award $46,135 bid to Helping Hand Lawn Care for Bay Street median landscaping
• Resolution 23-58: Accept $20,000 Duke Energy Foundation grant with $10,000 city match for economic development marketing
• Resolution 23-59: Accept Lake County award for incubator partnership with UCF Research Foundation
• Ordinances 23-12, 23-13, 23-14: Second reading for annexation of parcels with alternate keys 1444756, 2585153, 2535628
• Ordinance 23-11: First reading for conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 708 East Lemon Avenue

The Commission approved a preliminary subdivision plat for a 40-unit townhome and commercial project on State Road 44. It also approved the voluntary annexation and land use designation for approximately 10.98 acres of property. A request for a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit on East Lemon Avenue failed.

• Approved preliminary subdivision plat for Huddle Townhomes mixed-use project (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-12 for voluntary annexation of 10.98 acres (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-13 changing land use to Mixed Commercial Residential (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-14 assigning Suburban Neighborhood design district (4-0)
• Denied Ordinance 23-11 for accessory dwelling unit at 708 East Lemon Avenue (0-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including bid for Bay Street Medians and utility lien authorization (4-0)
• Approved budget amendment for SpenceTF LLC settlement (4-0)
• Consensus reached for Bill Howe and Christine Halloran to serve as acting city manager

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including awarding a $46,135 contract for landscaping the Bay Street medians, accepting grants for economic development, and approving annexations and a conditional use permit. The agenda includes consent items, public hearings, and second readings of annexation ordinances.

• Resolution 23-56: Award $46,135 to Helping Hand Lawn Care for Bay Street median landscaping
• Resolution 23-58: Accept $20,000 Duke Energy Foundation grant with $10,000 city match for marketing research
• Resolution 23-59: Accept Lake County Incubator Partnership Agreement funding
• Resolution 23-63: Authorize recording liens on delinquent utility accounts
• Ordinances 23-12/13/14: Second reading for annexation of parcels with alternate keys 1444756, 2585153, 2535628

The City Commission approved a preliminary subdivision plat for the Huddle Townhomes mixed-use project at 19040 State Road 44. Additionally, the Commission adopted three ordinances to annex approximately 10.98 acres of property near State Road 44 and assign it a new land use designation. A conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 708 East Lemon Avenue failed due to a lack of a motion.

• Approved Huddle Townhomes preliminary subdivision plat (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-12 for voluntary annexation of 10.98 acres (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-13 for Comprehensive Plan amendment (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-14 for Design District assignment (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including bid awards and settlement agreements (4-0)
• Ordinance 23-11 for accessory dwelling unit permit failed (no motion)
• Consensus reached for acting city manager appointments in August

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is holding a budget workshop to discuss and provide direction on Human Resources pay and classification practices, the Police Department, and Public Works accounts. Public input is invited. This is a discussion and direction-setting session, not a final budget vote.

• Human Resources: Pay and Classification Practices
• Police Department budget review
• Public Works budget review including all associated accounts
• Public input and commission direction on budget items

The Eustis City Commission held a budget workshop to review draft departmental budgets, pay and classification practices, and upcoming operational changes. Commissioners discussed human resources pay equity, police department updates including a transition to the county dispatch system, and various public works and event budgets. No formal final binding ordinances or resolutions were voted on, but the Commission reached several operational consensuses regarding staff evaluations, the police motorcycle unit, and event funding adjustments.

• Consensus reached to utilize the City Manager evaluation form by the end of August and schedule individual meetings
• Consensus reached to add the police department motorcycle unit expense to the budget
• Consensus reached to end financial support for the Car Show as of October and transition it to Ferran Park with marketing only
• Consensus reached to add a $2,000 budget item for renting a Georgefest parade float for the Commission next year

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss and provide direction on budget items for Human Resources, the Police Department, and Public Works. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

The City Commission held a budget workshop to discuss pay and classification practices, the police department budget, and public works budgets. No formal votes were taken; the commission reached consensus on several items, including using the evaluation form for the City Manager's performance review and adding a motorcycle unit expense to the budget. The commission also indicated it would no longer financially support the Car Show after October, with the event relocating to Ferran Park.

• Consensus to use the evaluation form for City Manager's performance review, due by end of August, with individual meetings scheduled
• Consensus to add motorcycle unit expense to the budget
• Consensus to add $2,000 for parade float rental to next year's budget
• Commission indicated it will no longer financially support the Car Show after October, with relocation to Ferran Park

Historic Preservation Board

The Eustis Historic Preservation Board will meet to decide on two Certificate of Appropriateness applications for exterior changes at local properties. The board will also receive updates on a federal grant, review its annual report to the City Commission, and hear a Sunshine Law presentation.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior modifications at 626 E Washington Ave
• Certificate of Appropriateness for new single-family residence at 805 East Lemon Avenue
• Update on CLG Grant
• Request for approval or revisions on Annual Report to City Commission
• Sunshine Law informational presentation

The Board approved a request to remove a noncompliant deck at 626 E Washington Ave. A request for a new residence at 805 East Lemon Avenue was postponed for revised plans, and the Board's annual report was forwarded to the City Commission.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness (2023-COA-09) for exterior modifications at 626 E Washington Ave (5-0)
• Postponed consideration of Certificate of Appropriateness (2023-COA-07) for new residence at 805 East Lemon Avenue to September 13th meeting (5-0)
• Approved forwarding the Annual Report to the City Commission (5-0)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is holding a budget workshop to discuss and provide direction on the upcoming budget for four departments: Eustis Memorial Library, Parks and Recreation, Fire, and Public Works (Water/Wastewater). Public input is invited. The agenda is a guide and items may change.

• Eustis Memorial Library budget discussion
• Parks and Recreation Department budget discussion
• Fire Department budget discussion
• Public Works - Water/Wastewater budget discussion

The City Commission held a budget workshop reviewing the draft FY2024 budget, with the draft showing approximately $657,000 revenue over expenses. The Commission reached consensus to increase fees to cover credit card processing costs, approved adding $10,000 for fire boat equipment, and agreed to proceed with a $12,500 monument sign for the Community Building. The Public Works budget was continued to a later meeting.

• Consensus to increase fees to cover credit card fees
• Approved adding $10,000 for fire boat equipment under Machinery and Equipment
• Agreed to proceed with Community Building sign for estimated $12,500 on Bay Street side
• Agreed to leave in cost for one shade structure at Corey Rolle Field
• Opted not to add automatic gate at Palmetto Point Park; expense removed from draft budget
• Continued Public Works budget review to Thursday, July 13

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission will hold a budget workshop meeting with no concrete items specified in the agenda. The workshop is scheduled for 5:30 PM on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at City Hall. The agenda only lists general departments (Library, Parks and Recreation, Fire, Public Works) for discussion, public input, and direction without details.

The Eustis City Commission held a budget workshop to review draft funding and operational requests for the library, parks and recreation, fire, and water/wastewater departments. Commissioners reached a consensus to increase fees to cover credit card processing costs and to add equipment for the fire boat. The meeting concluded with plans for continued budget reviews.

• Reached consensus to increase fees to cover credit card processing costs
• Reached consensus to add equipment for the fire boat under Machinery and Equipment

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss and receive public input on several downtown initiatives, including a car show, events, street trees, the Waterman site master plan, the UCF incubator, and the State Road 19 pedestrian improvement project. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and direction.

• Car Show Discussion
• Events Update
• Downtown Street Trees Update
• Waterman Site/Master Plan Update
• State Road 19 Pedestrian Improvement Project Update

The City Commission held a workshop to hear from downtown merchants regarding the monthly car show, local events, street trees, the former Waterman site master plan, a planned UCF incubator, and the State Road 19 pedestrian improvement project. No formal votes or final policy approvals were recorded during the workshop session.

• Adjourned workshop at 11:44 a.m.

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss various downtown merchant and development topics. The session includes updates on street trees, the Waterman Site Master Plan, and the State Road 19 pedestrian improvement project.

• Car Show discussion
• Downtown Street Trees update
• Waterman Site/Master Plan update
• UCF Incubator update
• State Road 19 Pedestrian Improvement Project update

The City Commission held a workshop to hear from downtown merchants about the monthly car show and other downtown topics. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion and direction only. Staff provided updates on events, street trees, the Waterman site master plan, a UCF incubator, and the SR 19 pedestrian project.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop
• Discussed car show support costs: $5,000 for port-a-potties and $1,500 for marketing
• Discussed potential reorganization of the Eustis Business Alliance
• Heard update on UCF incubator with $200,000 annual cost, Lake County funding $150,000
• Heard SR 19 pedestrian project update with estimated $6 million cost and 18-month timeline

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider preliminary subdivision plats for Estes Reserve and Hidden Cover, as well as multiple voluntary annexation ordinances with associated comprehensive plan and design district assignments. The agenda also includes a re-hearing for a previously denied subdivision plat, a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit, and several presentations and proclamations.

• Resolution 23-18 (Re-Hearing): Estes Reserve Subdivision preliminary plat approval
• Resolution 23-54: Hidden Cover 43-lot subdivision preliminary plat on Lakeview Avenue
• Ordinance 23-10 (2nd reading): Conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 527 Hill Street
• Ordinances 23-12, 23-13, 23-14 (1st reading): Annexation, comp plan, design district for parcels (AKs 1444756, 2585153, 2535628)
• Ordinances 23-18, 23-19, 23-20 (1st reading): Annexation, comp plan, design district for parcels (AKs 2666820, 3884298, 3884439, 3884441)

The Eustis City Commission approved the preliminary subdivision plat for the Estes Reserve residential development and adopted a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit on Hill Street. Commissioners also approved first readings for three annexation and land use ordinances related to property on State Road 44 and agreed to postpone several other items to August 3, 2023.

• Approved meeting minutes for May 18, June 1, and June 15, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved preliminary subdivision plat for Estes Reserve Resolution Number 23-18 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance Number 23-10 for a conditional use permit at 527 Hill Street (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance Number 23-12 for voluntary annexation at 18900 State Road 44 on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance Number 23-13 for a comprehensive plan amendment at 18900 State Road 44 on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance Number 23-14 for a design district assignment at 18900 State Road 44 on first reading (5-0)
• Postponed Resolution Number 23-54 and Ordinances 23-18, 23-19, and 23-20 to August 3, 2023
• Consensus to bring back Altumint school zone camera program for formal approval

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will discuss the voluntary annexation of 10.98 acres currently used as a small airport. The proposal includes changing the land use from Urban Low to Mixed Commercial Residential and assigning a Suburban Neighborhood design district.

• Ordinance 23-12: Voluntary annexation of 10.98 acres (Alternate Keys 1444756, 2585153, 2535628)
• Ordinance 23-13: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for First Assembly of God of Eustis, Inc. (Alternate Keys 2666820, 3884298, 3884439, 3884441)
• Proposed land use change to Mixed Commercial Residential (MCR) allowing up to 12 dwelling units per acre
• Approval of June 1, 2023, meeting minutes

The Local Planning Agency voted to transmit a proposed future land use assignment for 10.98 acres on State Road 44 to the City Commission. Additionally, the board moved a separate ordinance regarding land use for the First Assembly of God of Eustis to the August 3, 2023, meeting.

• Approved June 1, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 23-19 to August 3, 2023
• Transmitted Ordinance 23-13 to City Commission (5-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings and make recommendations on two ordinances: one to annex three parcels totaling about 10.98 acres on the east side of State Road 44 near Lake Joanna Drive, and another to amend the comprehensive plan for four parcels owned by First Assembly of God of Eustis. The annexation would change the future land use from Urban Low (Lake County) to Mixed Commercial Residential (MCR), allowing up to 12 dwelling units per acre. The LPA will also approve minutes from the June 1, 2023 meeting.

• Ordinance 23-13: Annexation of parcels with alternate keys 1444756, 2585153, 2535628 (10.98 acres, east of SR 44 near Lake Joanna Drive)
• Ordinance 23-19: Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2023-CPLUS-04 for First Assembly of God of Eustis (alternate keys 2666820, 3884298, 3884439, 3884441)
• Annexation would change land use to Mixed Commercial Residential (MCR), allowing up to 12 dwelling units per acre
• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2023 LPA meeting

The Local Planning Agency approved the June 1, 2023 minutes and voted unanimously to transmit a future land use amendment (2023-CPLUS-02) to the City Commission. The amendment would change the designation of 10.98 acres on State Road 44 from Urban Low to Mixed Commercial Residential. A separate amendment for First Assembly of God was postponed to the August 3, 2023 meeting at the applicant's request.

• Approved June 1, 2023 LPA minutes (5-0)
• Transmitted 2023-CPLUS-02 future land use amendment to City Commission (5-0)
• Moved Ordinance 23-19 to August 3, 2023 LPA meeting (consensus)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several land-use items, including preliminary subdivision plats, voluntary annexations with associated comprehensive plan and design district amendments, and a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, presentations, and proclamations.

• Resolution 23-18 (re-hearing): Estes Reserve Subdivision preliminary plat approval
• Resolution 23-54: Preliminary plat for Hidden Cover 43-lot subdivision on Lakeview Avenue
• Ordinance 23-10 (2nd reading): Conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 527 Hill Street
• Ordinances 23-12, 23-13, 23-14 (1st reading): Annexation, comp plan amendment, design district for parcels (AKs 1444756, 2585153, 2535628)
• Ordinances 23-18, 23-19, 23-20 (1st reading): Annexation, comp plan amendment, design district for parcels (AKs 2666820, 3884298, 3884439, 3884441)

The Eustis City Commission approved the preliminary subdivision plat for the Estes Reserve subdivision and adopted a final conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit on Hill Street. Commissioners also approved three first-reading ordinances for the voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district assignment for property at 18900 State Road 44. Several development items and ordinances were postponed to August 3, 2023, at the request of applicants.

• Approved May 18, June 1, and June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution Number 23-18 for Estes Reserve Subdivision preliminary plat (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance Number 23-10 for a conditional use permit at 527 Hill Street (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance Number 23-12 for voluntary annexation at 18900 State Road 44, first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance Number 23-13 for a comprehensive plan amendment at 18900 State Road 44, first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance Number 23-14 for design district assignment at 18900 State Road 44, first reading (5-0)
• Postponed Resolution Number 23-54 and Ordinances 23-18, 23-19, and 23-20 to August 3, 2023 (consensus)

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a budget workshop to review the upcoming fiscal year's budget. The agenda includes overviews from various departments, including City Commission, City Manager, Finance, Development Services, and Human Resources. Public input and direction will be taken. This is a discussion and direction-setting session, not a final budget adoption.

• Budget overview presentation
• Department budget reviews: City Commission, City Manager, Finance, Development Services, Human Resources
• Discussion of events, economic development, building department, and customer service budgets

The Eustis City Commission held a budget workshop to review draft revenues and expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year across multiple departments, including the City Commission, City Manager, Events and Tourism, Finance, Development Services, and Human Resources. Commissioners discussed various proposed staffing changes, software upgrades, equipment purchases, and event coordination, providing direction to staff without taking formal votes.

• Consensus reached to move $5,000 from the Commission's charity donations line item to marketing
• Consensus reached to budget for lobbyist representation under the City Manager's Contractual Services line item
• Consensus reached for Al Latimer to schedule a joint meeting with downtown merchants and examine car show scheduling
• Updated Economic Development budget requested to reflect two new public relations positions and proposed salaries
• Commission head shots line item requested to be reduced to $1,000
• Staff requested to provide a rundown of all requested additions to the budget

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will conduct a workshop to discuss the budget overview. Discussion topics include departments such as Finance, Development Services, and Human Resources.

• Budget overview discussion
• City Manager department review
• Finance and Customer Service review
• Development Services and Building Department review
• Human Resources review

The City Commission held a budget workshop to review the draft FY2023-24 budget, discussing revenues, expenditures, and proposed staffing changes. No formal votes were taken; instead, the Commission gave direction on several items, including moving $5,000 in Commissioner salaries to charitable donations, adding a lobbyist retainer to the budget, and updating the Economic Development budget to reflect two new positions. The Commission also requested a joint meeting with downtown merchants regarding the car show and directed staff to provide a rundown of all requested budget additions.

• Consensus to move $5,000 in Commissioner salary increases to a line item for charitable donations
• Directed staff to include lobbyist retainer in budget under City Manager's Contractual Services
• Requested Economic Development budget updated to reflect two new positions (Community Relations Manager and Communications Specialist at $43,000)
• Directed increase in City Manager's entertainment line item to $1,000
• Consensus for Al Latimer to schedule joint meeting with downtown merchants and explore rescheduling car show
• Agreed to include $9,000 for advertising in The Villages in Events and Tourism budget
• Agreed to add entry-level planning position funded by Building Permit Fund
• Requested staff provide rundown of all requested budget additions

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will meet June 15 to decide on a second reading of an ordinance amending tree-protection rules and first readings of two conditional-use permits for accessory dwelling units at 527 Hill Street and 708 East Lemon Avenue. The meeting also includes routine approval of prior minutes, presentations, and a reappointment to the Code Enforcement Board.

• Ordinance 23-08: second reading amending Tree Protection in Land Development Regulations
• Ordinance 23-10: first reading conditional-use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 527 Hill Street
• Ordinance 23-11: first reading conditional-use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 708 East Lemon Avenue
• Reappointment of Alan R. Paczkowski to Code Enforcement Board

The City Commission adopted an ordinance significantly increasing fines for unapproved tree removal. The board also approved a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit on Hill Street and agreed to reconsider a previously denied subdivision plat.

• Adopted Ordinance 23-08 increasing unapproved tree removal fine from $50 to $2,500 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-10 for an accessory dwelling unit at 527 Hill Street with garage size options (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 23-11 for an accessory dwelling unit at 708 East Lemon Avenue (4-1)
• Approved bringing Resolution 23-18 (Estes Reserve Subdivision) back for consideration on July 6 (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of Alan R. Paczkowski to the Code Enforcement Board (5-0)
• Approved May 4, 2023 meeting and workshop minutes (5-0)
• Reached consensus to have the City building on Ward appraised

City Commission

The City Commission will consider amending tree protection regulations and hold first readings for two accessory dwelling unit permits. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Downtown Cruise-In Classic Car Show and a cemetery update.

• Second reading of Ordinance 23-08 amending Tree Protection in Land Development Regulations
• First reading of Ordinance 23-10 for an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 527 Hill Street
• First reading of Ordinance 23-11 for an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 708 East Lemon Avenue
• Discussion on Resolution 23-18 regarding Estes Reserve Subdivision plat approval
• Reappointment of Alan R. Paczkowski to the Code Enforcement Board

The City Commission adopted an ordinance significantly increasing fines for unapproved tree removal. The board also approved a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit on Hill Street and agreed to reconsider a previously denied subdivision plat.

• Adopted Ordinance 23-08 increasing unapproved tree removal fine from $50 to $2,500 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-10 for an accessory dwelling unit at 527 Hill Street with garage size options (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 23-11 for an accessory dwelling unit at 708 East Lemon Avenue (4-1)
• Approved bringing Resolution 23-18 (Estes Reserve Subdivision) back for consideration on July 6 (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of Alan R. Paczkowski to the Code Enforcement Board (5-0)
• Approved May 4, 2023 meeting and workshop minutes (5-0)
• Reached consensus to have the City building on Ward appraised

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will consider Ordinance 23-08, which raises the penalty for removing protected trees without a permit from $50 to $2,500. The change follows unauthorized clearing at the Lake Lincoln Lookout Subdivision and is intended as a stopgap until broader tree-protection rules can be updated.

• Ordinance 23-08: increase tree-removal penalty from $50 to $2,500 per tree
• Lake Lincoln Lookout Subdivision cited as recent example of unauthorized clearing

The Local Planning Agency voted unanimously to transmit Ordinance 23-08, which amends tree protection rules in the Land Development Regulations, to the City Commission for consideration. The ordinance was brought back due to a public notice issue and stems from a tree clearing incident at Lake Lincoln Lookout subdivision. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of April 20, 2023 (4-0)
• Transmitted Ordinance 23-08 to Commission (4-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will consider preliminary plat approval for the Estes Reserve Subdivision, a site plan with a landscape waiver for the Duke Energy Eustis South Substation, and a first reading of an ordinance amending tree protection in land development regulations. The agenda also includes consent items for exterior pressure washing of City Hall and a budget amendment, plus updates from America in Bloom and Lake County Commissioner Leslie Campione on Thrill Hill development.

• Resolution 23-18: Preliminary plat approval for Estes Reserve Subdivision
• Resolution 23-39: Site plan with landscape waiver for Duke Energy Eustis South Substation
• Ordinance 23-08 (first reading): Amending tree protection in Land Development Regulations
• Resolution 23-51: Exterior pressure wash of City Hall/Finance Annex
• Resolution 23-52: EDA budget amendment

The Eustis City Commission failed to approve the preliminary subdivision plat for the 18-lot Estes Reserve subdivision (Resolution 23-18) on a 2-3 vote, with Vice Mayor Lee and Commissioner Ashcraft voting in favor and Mayor Holland, Commissioner Cobb, and Commissioner Hawkins voting against. The Commission approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for exterior pressure washing of City Hall and an EDA budget amendment. It also approved a site plan with a landscape waiver for the Duke Energy Eustis South Substation and passed an ordinance on first reading increasing the fine for unapproved tree removal from $50 to $2,500 per tree. The Commission reached a consensus to allow city and county staff to develop a site-specific Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement for the Hanover property.

• Failed to approve preliminary subdivision plat for Estes Reserve (2-3)
• Approved consent agenda including exterior pressure wash and EDA budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved Duke Energy substation site plan with landscape waiver (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance increasing tree removal fine to $2,500 (5-0)
• Consensus to develop site-specific ISBA for Hanover property with Lake County

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing and consider recommending Ordinance 23-08, which amends tree protection rules in the Land Development Regulations. The meeting also includes approval of the April 20, 2023 minutes.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 23-08 amending tree protection in Land Development Regulations
• Approval of April 20, 2023 LPA meeting minutes

The Eustis Local Planning Agency approved the minutes from the April 20, 2023 meeting and voted to transmit proposed Ordinance Number 23-08, which amends tree protection regulations, to the City Commission for consideration.

• Approved April 20, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Transmitted Ordinance Number 23-08 regarding tree protection to the Commission (4-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold public hearings on preliminary plat approval for the Estes Reserve Subdivision, a site plan with a landscape waiver for the Duke Energy Eustis South Substation, and first reading of an ordinance amending tree protection in land development regulations. The agenda also includes consent items for exterior pressure washing of City Hall and an EDA budget amendment, plus presentations on America in Bloom and a Lake County development update.

• Resolution 23-18: Preliminary plat approval for Estes Reserve Subdivision
• Resolution 23-39: Site plan with landscape waiver for Duke Energy Eustis South Substation
• Ordinance 23-08: First reading to amend tree protection in Land Development Regulations
• Resolution 23-51: Exterior pressure wash of City Hall/Finance Annex
• Resolution 23-52: EDA budget amendment

The Commission voted down preliminary plat approval for the 18-lot Estes Reserve subdivision after discussion about sidewalks, buffers, and lack of a playground. They approved the consent agenda, a site plan with a landscaping waiver for Duke Energy's substation, and advanced a tree protection ordinance on first reading. They also reached consensus for staff to negotiate a site-specific interlocal service boundary agreement with Lake County for the Hanover property.

• Denied preliminary plat for Estes Reserve 18-lot subdivision (2-3)
• Approved consent agenda: exterior pressure wash of City Hall/Finance Annex and EDA budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved Duke Energy Eustis South substation site plan with landscape waiver (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-08 on first reading, increasing unapproved tree removal fine from $50 to $2,500 (5-0)
• Consensus to direct staff to negotiate site-specific ISBA with Lake County for Hanover property

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency will consider two resolutions: one to amend a developer agreement for a $580,000 project at Grove Street and Orange Avenue, extending the completion deadline to January 1, 2025, and another to hire a consultant to develop a downtown master plan. The meeting also includes routine approval of prior meeting minutes.

• 1st Amendment to Developer Agreement with Hometown Property Investments, LLC for $580,000 project at northeast corner of Grove Street and Orange Avenue, extending completion deadline to January 1, 2025
• Authorization for City Manager to enter into agreement with a consultant to develop a Downtown Master Plan
• Approval of minutes from February 16, 2023 CRA Meeting

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency will consider two resolutions: one to approve and ratify a first amendment to a developer agreement, and another to authorize the city manager to hire a consultant for a downtown master plan. The board will also receive a general update on CRA activities. Public input is invited for these items.

• CRA Resolution 23-01: Approving and ratifying a 1st amendment to a developer agreement
• CRA Resolution 23-02: Authorizing city manager to contract with a consultant for a downtown master plan
• CRA general update
• Approval of minutes from February 16, 2023 meeting

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency approved two resolutions: extending the developer agreement with Hometown Property Investments to January 1, 2025, and authorizing the City Manager to contract with MIG for a $250,000 downtown master plan. Both motions passed unanimously with four votes. The board also discussed the housing rehab program and general project updates.

• Approved CRA Resolution 23-01, extending the developer agreement with Hometown Property Investments to January 1, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved CRA Resolution 23-02, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with MIG for a downtown master plan at a cost of $250,000 (4-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several items, including a water-sewer rate adjustment, an application for Lake County CDBG funding for Coolidge Avenue/Rosenwald Gardens improvements, and an emergency management plan update. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a proclamation for National Safe Boating Week, and department updates.

• Resolution 23-49: Water-Sewer Rate Adjustment
• Resolution 23-50: Authorizing application for Lake County CDBG funding for Coolidge Avenue/Rosenwald Gardens Area Improvements
• Resolution 23-48: Emergency Management Plan Update 2023
• Proclamation for National Safe Boating Week, 'Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day' and 'Wear It Well'
• Approval of minutes from March 16, 2023 City Commission Meeting

The City Commission approved a 2.5% adjustment to water, wastewater, and reclaimed water rates effective June 1, 2023. The board also authorized an emergency management plan update and a grant application for area improvements.

• Approved 2.5% water-sewer rate adjustment (3-0)
• Approved Emergency Management Plan Update 2023 (3-0)
• Authorized City Manager to apply for CDBG funding for Coolidge Avenue/Rosenwald Gardens Area Improvements (3-0)
• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider a water-sewer rate adjustment, authorize a grant application for Coolidge Avenue/Rosenwald Gardens improvements, and approve an emergency management plan update. The agenda also includes a proclamation for National Safe Boating Week and routine approvals of minutes and department updates.

• Resolution 23-49: Water-Sewer Rate Adjustment
• Resolution 23-50: Authorizing CDBG grant application for Coolidge Avenue/Rosenwald Gardens Area Improvements
• Resolution 23-48: Emergency Management Plan Update 2023
• Proclamation for National Safe Boating Week and 'Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day'
• Approval of March 16, 2023 meeting minutes

The City Commission approved a 2.5% water, wastewater, and reclaimed water rate adjustment, effective June 1, 2023, as part of the annual adjustment per Ordinance 16-10. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including the Emergency Management Plan update and a resolution to apply for CDBG funding for Coolidge Avenue/Rosenwald Gardens improvements. No public comment was made during the rate hearing.

• Approved Resolution 23-49: 2.5% water-sewer rate increase (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolution 23-48 (Emergency Management Plan) and Resolution 23-50 (CDBG application) (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 16, 2023 meeting (3-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Eustis Historic Preservation Board will hold a regular meeting with new business items, including an annual report to the City Commission and two certificate of appropriateness applications. The board will consider a fence at 403 S Mary St and an accessory dwelling unit at 708 E Lemon Ave. No minutes are scheduled for approval.

• Annual Report to City Commission re: Historic Preservation Board
• 2023-COA-08: Fence at 403 S Mary St
• 2023-COA-06: Accessory Dwelling Unit at 708 E Lemon Ave

The Historic Preservation Board approved two Certificates of Appropriateness: one for a fence at 403 S. Mary St. without the previously required fence condition, and one for an accessory dwelling unit at 708 E. Lemon Ave. The board also discussed the annual report to the City Commission but took no action, and rescheduled a certificate for 805 E. Lemon Ave. due to improper posting.

• Approved COA 2023-COA-05 for 403 S. Mary St. without the fence condition (3-0)
• Approved COA 2023-COA-06 for 708 E. Lemon Ave. accessory dwelling unit (3-0)
• Rescheduled COA for 805 E. Lemon Ave. due to improper posting
• No action taken on annual report to City Commission

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including a partnership with UCF for a business incubator, an urban county cooperation agreement with Lake County for CDBG funds, foreclosure authorizations for two properties, and a conditional use permit for an accessory structure. They will also hear presentations on grants for the Amazing Race and Worth It organizations, and discuss department updates. The agenda includes approval of minutes from a workshop where the Commission discussed potentially acquiring the Lake County Fairgrounds.

• Resolution 23-47: Recording utility liens for water, wastewater, and irrigation
• Resolution 23-35: City of Eustis/UCF Business Incubator Partnership Agreement
• Resolution 23-43: Urban County Cooperation Agreement with Lake County for CDBG program
• Resolution 23-45: Foreclosure authorization for 2250 South Bay Street (Code Case 21-00680)
• Resolution 23-46: Foreclosure authorization for 124 East Ward Avenue (Code Case 21-00185)

The Eustis City Commission approved a business incubator partnership agreement with the University of Central Florida Research Foundation, and approved opting into Lake County's Community Development Block Grant program for three years. The Commission also authorized foreclosure on two code enforcement liens, tabled a conditional use permit for an accessory structure, and reappointed a member to the police pension board.

• Approved Resolution 23-35: UCF business incubator partnership (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-43: Opt into Lake County CDBG program (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-45: Foreclosure authorization for 2250 South Bay Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-46: Foreclosure authorization for 124 East Ward Avenue (3-2)
• Tabled Ordinance 23-09: Conditional use permit for accessory structure at 4017 East Orange Avenue (5-0)
• Reappointed Kenneth D. Birkhofer to Police Pension Board (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including utility lien resolution (5-0)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss grants strategic planning, with public input and direction. The agenda contains only this single workshop item and standard procedural boilerplate.

• Grants strategic planning workshop with discussion, public input, and direction

The City Commission held a workshop to prioritize 18 projects for grant funding. They reached a consensus to select three short-term projects—automated license plate reader, basketball court roof, and economic development study—and identified long-term priorities including the Coolidge expansion, Public Safety building, and Bates Avenue. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Selected automated license plate reader as top short-term grant priority (consensus)
• Selected basketball court roof as short-term grant priority (consensus)
• Selected economic development study as short-term grant priority (consensus)
• Identified Coolidge expansion, Public Safety building, and Bates Avenue as long-term grant priorities (consensus)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear presentations on grants, and consider several resolutions including utility liens, a UCF business incubator partnership, a CDBG cooperation agreement, and two foreclosure authorizations. They will also hold a first reading of an ordinance for a conditional use permit for an accessory structure. The agenda includes a presentation on grants to Amazing Race for Charity and Worth It, and a reappointment to the police pension board.

• Resolution 23-47: Recording utility liens for water, wastewater, and irrigation
• Resolution 23-35: City of Eustis/UCF Business Incubator Partnership Agreement
• Resolution 23-43: Urban County Cooperation Agreement with Lake County for CDBG program
• Resolution 23-45: Foreclosure authorization for 2250 South Bay Street (Code Case 21-00680)
• Resolution 23-46: Foreclosure authorization for 124 East Ward Avenue (Code Case 21-00185)

The Eustis City Commission approved a business incubator partnership with UCF, opted into Lake County's Community Development Block Grant program, and authorized foreclosure on two code enforcement liens. A conditional use permit for an accessory structure was tabled. The meeting also included grant presentations and department updates.

• Approved Resolution 23-35: UCF Business Incubator Partnership Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-43: Urban County Cooperation Agreement with Lake County for CDBG program (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-45: Foreclosure authorization for 2250 South Bay Street, fines $89,350 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-46: Foreclosure authorization for 124 East Ward Avenue, fines $56,700 (3-2)
• Tabled Ordinance 23-09: Conditional Use Permit for accessory structure at 4017 East Orange Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolution 23-47: Recording Utility Liens (5-0)
• Reappointed Ken Birkhofer to Police Pension Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Approved April 20, 2023 Workshop Minutes (5-0)

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission is holding a workshop to review 17 city projects identified as priorities for grant funding. They will discuss objectives, timelines, and which projects to include in a strategic plan, with the goal of directing grant team resources. Public input is invited.

• Review of 17 city projects for grant funding opportunities
• Discussion of strategic plan timeline and in-scope projects
• Public input and direction on grant priorities

The City Commission held a workshop to prioritize 18 projects for grant funding. By consensus, they selected three short-term projects—automated license plate reader, basketball court roof, and economic development study—and discussed long-term priorities including the Coolidge expansion, Public Safety building, and Bates Avenue. No formal votes were taken; the workshop was for discussion and direction only.

• Consensus to select automated plate reader, basketball court roof, and economic development study as top short-term grant projects
• Discussed long-term priorities: Coolidge expansion, Public Safety building, Bates Avenue
• Noted Coolidge Phase I cost revised from $4M to $2.8M
• Staff pursuing CDBG grant for Coolidge expansion with May 31 closing date
• Public Works approved for generator grant for Fire Station #22

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and first reading of an ordinance to increase the penalty for tree removal without a permit from $50 to $2,500. They will also consider several resolutions, including a six-month extension for the Grand Island subdivision, a fine reduction for a property, and an interlocal agreement for a business incubator program. The agenda includes consent items for library services, engineering services for the Bates Avenue WWTP expansion, a police rifle grant, and election facility agreements.

• Ordinance 23-08: Increase tree removal fine from $50 to $2,500
• Resolution 23-37: Six-month extension for Grand Island subdivision final plat
• Resolution 23-40: Fine reduction for 816 East Citrus Avenue
• Resolution 23-36: Amendment to library services agreement
• Resolution 23-38: Award engineering services for Bates Avenue WWTP expansion

The Commission approved Resolution 23-40, reducing outstanding code enforcement fines on 816 East Citrus Avenue from $122,732 to $98,185, with liens released upon payment. The vote was 3-1 with Commissioner Hawkins abstaining due to a conflict. The Commission also approved several other resolutions, including a business incubator interlocal agreement with Lake County, a strategic plan consultant contract, and a six-month extension for the Grand Island Subdivision. Additionally, they reached consensus to accept the donation of the Eustis Historical Museum to the City.

• Approved Resolution 23-40 reducing code enforcement fines to $98,185 (3-1, Hawkins abstained)
• Approved Resolution 23-16: Business Incubator interlocal agreement with Lake County (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-34: Strategic plan consultant contract (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-37: Six-month extension for Grand Island Subdivision to Dec 6, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-08 on first reading: tree removal fine increased to $2,500 (5-0)
• Consensus to extend annexation incentive program for one year
• Consensus to accept donation of Eustis Historical Museum to the City
• Approved Consent Agenda including library services amendment and AR-15 patrol rifle grant (5-0)

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss matters regarding the Fairgrounds. This meeting is intended for discussion, public input, and direction.

• Workshop discussion on Fairgrounds

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss the potential acquisition of the Fairgrounds property from Lake County. Commissioners expressed interest in acquiring the property to keep it as an event center and directed City Manager Tom Carrino to move forward with negotiations, with a starting offer of $850,000 to $1 million. No formal vote was taken; the direction was given during discussion.

• Directed staff to negotiate with Lake County for Fairgrounds acquisition (workshop direction)
• Set starting offer range for Fairgrounds at $850,000 to $1 million (workshop direction)

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing and consider recommending Ordinance 23-08, which would increase the penalty for removing a protected tree without a permit from $50 to $2,500 per tree. The change follows the clearing of the Lake Lincoln Lookout Subdivision site. The LPA will also approve minutes from its March 16, 2023 meeting.

• Ordinance 23-08: increase tree removal fine from $50 to $2,500 per tree
• Approval of March 16, 2023 LPA minutes
• Proposal to establish a tree fund for fines

The Local Planning Agency approved the March 16, 2023 meeting minutes. The agency also voted to transmit Ordinance 23-08 to the City Commission, which proposes increasing the penalty for removing trees without a permit from $50 to $2,500.

• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 23-08 to increase tree removal penalty to $2,500 (4-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation on Ordinance 23-08, which would increase the penalty for removing a tree without a permit from $50 to $2,500. The meeting also includes approval of the March 16, 2023 minutes.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 23-08 to amend tree protection section of Land Development Regulations
• Increase in tree removal penalty from $50 to $2,500
• Approval of minutes from March 16, 2023 LPA meeting

The Local Planning Agency approved the March 16, 2023 meeting minutes. The agency also voted to transmit Ordinance 23-08 to the City Commission, which proposes increasing the penalty for removing a tree without a permit from $50 to $2,500.

• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 23-08 to increase tree removal penalty to $2,500 (4-0)

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the future of the Lake County Fairgrounds, a 28.62-acre site the city donated to Lake County in 1967. The county may relocate the fair, and the city is interested in buying the property back. The commission will discuss a potential purchase price, using funds from a 2021 sprayfield sale, and possible uses for the site.

• Discussion on re-acquiring the 28.62-acre Lake County Fairgrounds at 2101 County Road 452
• Lake County appraisal values property at $2,870,000; county property appraiser lists value at $1,302,544
• Potential funding from $1,736,973.42 sprayfield sale in Sorrento area
• Possible uses: event venue, city operations, or redevelopment
• Buildings outdated with deferred maintenance; largest building partially in floodplain

The Eustis City Commission held a workshop to discuss the potential acquisition of the Lake County Fairgrounds property. City Manager Tom Carrino presented details on the property's history, condition, and appraised values, noting a March 2022 County appraisal of $2,870,000 and a Lake County Property Appraiser value of $1,302,544. Commissioners expressed interest in acquiring the property to keep it as an event center, and Mayor Holland directed staff to move forward with negotiations with Lake County, with a starting offer range of $850,000 to $1 million. No formal vote was taken; the item will return for public input if negotiations proceed.

• Directed staff to begin negotiations with Lake County for the Fairgrounds property (workshop direction)
• Set a starting offer range of $850,000 to $1 million for the property (workshop direction)
• Expressed intent to keep the property as an event center, not for development (workshop discussion)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several resolutions and a first reading of an ordinance. Key items include increasing the penalty for unauthorized tree removal from $50 to $2,500, approving a six-month extension for the Grand Island subdivision, and discussing the annexation incentive program. The agenda also includes consent items for library services, engineering services for the Bates Avenue WWTP expansion, a police rifle grant, and election facility agreements.

• Ordinance 23-08: Increase tree removal fine from $50 to $2,500
• Resolution 23-37: Six-month extension for Grand Island subdivision final plat
• Resolution 23-40: Fine reduction for property at 816 East Citrus Avenue
• Resolution 23-38: Award engineering services for Bates Avenue WWTP expansion
• Resolution 23-41: Edward Byrne Grant for AR-15 patrol rifle build systems

The Commission approved an interlocal agreement with Lake County for a business incubator and authorized a $59,000 contract for a strategic plan consultant. Other actions included extending a subdivision development timeline and reducing a code enforcement fine.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Lake County for business incubator program (5-0)
• Authorized $59,000 agreement for strategic plan consultant (5-0)
• Extended Grand Island Subdivision completion timeline to December 6, 2023 (5-0)
• Reduced code enforcement fine for 816 East Citrus Avenue to $98,185 (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved first reading of ordinance increasing unpermitted tree removal fine to $2,500 (5-0)
• Consensus to extend annexation incentive program for one year
• Consensus to accept donation of the Eustis Historical Museum
• Approved consent agenda including library services and patrol rifle systems (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review several ordinances regarding voluntary annexations and land use amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on business incubator funding and road improvements in Rosenwald Gardens.

• Ordinances 23-05, 23-06, and 23-07 regarding voluntary annexation and land use
• Resolution 23-32: Purchase of a Compact Track Loader exceeding $50,000
• Resolution 23-33: Rosenwald Gardens road improvement agreement
• Resolution 23-16: Business Incubator Program funding agreement
• Resolution 23-31: Amendment to M.T. Causley professional services agreement

The Commission approved the voluntary annexation of approximately 30.24 acres and updated its future land use and design district designations for that property. The board also approved several resolutions via consent agenda and reached a consensus to let the water and sewer impact fee waiver program expire.

• Approved annexation of 30.24 acres at 19702 Eustis Airport Rd and 18854 SR 44 (5-0)
• Changed land use for annexed property to Mixed Commercial Residential (5-0)
• Assigned Suburban Neighborhood Design District to annexed property (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-30 (Grafton Ridge plat and bonds), 23-31 (M.T. Causley agreement), 23-32 (Compact Track Loader purchase), and 23-33 (Rosenwald Gardens road improvement) (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 23-16 regarding the Interlocal Business Incubator Program (5-0)
• Consensus to allow Development Incentive Water and Sewer Impact Fee Waiver Program to expire April 30
• Consensus to have staff bring back a resolution to continue the annexation incentive program
• Consensus for staff to bring back an ordinance implementing a $2,500 per tree fine

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will meet to approve minutes from prior workshops and meetings, hear proclamations, and take action on several resolutions and ordinances. The most consequential items include final approval of a subdivision plat, amendments to professional service agreements, and a vote on annexing two parcels with associated land-use and design district changes.

• Accept final subdivision plat for Grafton Ridge and related bonds
• Second amendment to professional services agreement with M.T. Causley for $X (Building Related Services)
• Purchase of Compact Track Loader exceeding $50,000
• Interlocal agreement for road improvements at Rosenwald Gardens
• Annexation of parcels with alternate keys 1784077 and 1784140 (Ordinances 23-05, 23-06, 23-07)

The Commission tabled Resolution 23-16, the interlocal business incubator agreement with Lake County, to allow staff to add language about UCF's role. It also adopted three ordinances annexing 30.24 acres and changing its land use to Mixed Commercial Residential with a Suburban Neighborhood Design District. The Commission reached consensus to continue the annexation incentive program, let the water/sewer impact fee waiver program expire, and bring back an ordinance with a $2,500 per tree fine.

• Tabled Resolution 23-16 (business incubator agreement) to next meeting
• Adopted Ordinance 23-05 (voluntary annexation of 30.24 acres) unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance 23-06 (future land use change to Mixed Commercial Residential) unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance 23-07 (Suburban Neighborhood Design District assignment) unanimously
• Approved consent agenda including Grafton Ridge plat, M.T. Causley agreement, track loader purchase, and Rosenwald Gardens road agreement
• Consensus to continue annexation incentive program and bring back resolution
• Consensus to let water/sewer impact fee waiver program expire April 30
• Consensus to bring back ordinance with $2,500 per tree fine for removal without permit

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will consider Ordinance 23-06, which would assign a Mixed Commercial Residential future land use designation to about 41.22 acres of land east of State Road 44 near Lake Joanna Drive, contingent on annexation. The board will also vote on approving minutes from its January 19, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes a public hearing and discussion on the land-use amendment.

• Ordinance 23-06: Future Land Use assignment for annexation of parcels (Alternate Key Numbers 1784077, 1784140, 1444756, 2585153, 2535628) — approximately 41.22 acres
• Proposed change from Lake County Urban Low/Public Facilities to City of Eustis Mixed Commercial Residential (MCR), allowing up to 12 dwelling units per acre
• Applicants: MC Group Enterprises, Inc. and AOL Revocable Living Trust
• Approval of minutes from January 19, 2023 LPA meeting

The Local Planning Agency voted to transmit to the City Commission Ordinance 23-06, amended to cover only two parcels (AK# 1784077 and 1784140) for annexation and future land use designation as Mixed Commercial Residential. The board reached consensus to defer the remaining three parcels to a later date, as they are not contiguous until the first two are annexed. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved transmittal of Ordinance 23-06 for two parcels (AK# 1784077, 1784140) to City Commission (5-0)
• Consensus to defer three parcels (AK# 1444756, 2585153, 2535628) to a later meeting
• Approved minutes of January 19, 2023 LPA meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and first readings. Key items include a site plan for a tiny homes community, a lease agreement for a community building, a mobile home park matter, and a wastewater treatment plant expansion. The Commission will also consider voluntary annexations and a comprehensive plan amendment, along with an audit report presentation.

• Resolution 23-24: Site plan with waiver for tiny homes community on East Woodward Avenue
• Resolution 23-25: Lease agreement with Eustis Community Alliance for 1128 Clifford Avenue
• Resolution 23-26: Sharps Mobile Home Park at 44 Sharps Circle
• Resolution 23-27: Bates Avenue WWTP expansion – CMAR services
• Ordinances 23-05, 23-06, 23-07: First reading for voluntary annexation, comp plan amendment, and design district assignment

The Commission approved a site plan with a garage waiver for a tiny homes community on East Woodward Avenue for Forward Paths, which serves young adults aging out of foster care, by a 4-1 vote. It also approved resolutions for utility lien recording, an ADA kayak launch purchase, a lease with the Eustis Community Alliance, foreclosure on a code enforcement lien, and a wastewater treatment plant expansion. Three ordinances related to annexation and land use were approved on first reading.

• Approved Resolution 23-24: Tiny homes community site plan with garage waiver (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 23-23: Recording utility liens (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-28: ADA kayak launch purchase (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-25: Lease with Eustis Community Alliance for 1128 Clifford Ave (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-26: Foreclosure on code enforcement lien at 44 Sharps Circle (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-27: Bates Ave WWTP expansion CMAR services, $12.7M (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-05: Voluntary annexation, first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-06: Comprehensive plan amendment, first reading (5-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing and consider recommending Ordinance 23-06, which would assign a Mixed Commercial Residential (MCR) future land use district to about 41.22 acres being annexed into the city. The site, currently used as a small airport, is located east of State Road 44 near Lake Joanna Drive. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its January 19, 2023 meeting.

• Ordinance 23-06: Future Land Use assignment for annexation of parcels (AKNs 1784077, 1784140, 1444756, 2585153, 2535628) — change from Lake County Urban Low/Public Facilities to City MCR
• Approval of minutes from January 19, 2023 LPA meeting
• Public hearing on the land use change for the 41.22-acre airport property

The Local Planning Agency voted to transmit Ordinance 23-06, amended to cover only two parcels (AK# 1784077 and 1784140), to the City Commission for consideration. The board reached a consensus to proceed with annexing these two contiguous parcels first and bring back the other three parcels at a later date. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).

• Transmitted amended Ordinance 23-06 for annexation of AK# 1784077 and 1784140 to City Commission (5-0)
• Consensus to annex two contiguous parcels first, deferring three non-contiguous parcels

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several resolutions and first readings of ordinances. Key items include a site plan for a tiny homes community, a lease agreement for a community building, a mobile home park matter, and a wastewater treatment plant expansion. The Commission will also consider voluntary annexations and a comprehensive plan amendment.

• Resolution 23-24: Site plan with waiver to garages requirement for a tiny homes community on East Woodward Avenue
• Resolution 23-25: Lease agreement with Eustis Community Alliance, Inc. for 1128 Clifford Avenue
• Resolution 23-26: 44 Sharps Circle (Sharps Mobile Home Park)
• Resolution 23-27: Bates Avenue WWTP Expansion – CMAR Services
• Ordinances 23-05, 23-06, 23-07: First reading for voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district assignment for parcels with alternate keys 1784077, 1784140, 1444756, 2585153, 2535628

The City Commission approved a $12.5 million expansion of the Bates Avenue Wastewater Treatment Facility and authorized a site plan with a garage waiver for a tiny homes community on East Woodward Avenue. They also approved resolutions for recording utility liens, purchasing an ADA kayak launch, leasing property to the Eustis Community Alliance, and foreclosing on a code enforcement lien at Sharps Mobile Home Park. Three ordinances regarding voluntary annexation and land use changes at Eustis Airport Road passed their first readings.

• Approved Resolution 23-27 for Bates Avenue WWTP expansion ($12.5M, 5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-24 for Forward Paths Tiny Homes site plan with garage waiver (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 23-23 for recording water, wastewater, and irrigation liens (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-28 for ADA kayak launch purchase (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-25 for lease agreement with Eustis Community Alliance at 1128 Clifford Ave (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-26 to foreclose on code enforcement lien at 44 Sharps Circle ($127k, 5-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 23-05 for voluntary annexation at 19702 Eustis Airport Road (5-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 23-06 for Comprehensive Plan amendment (5-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Eustis Historic Preservation Board will consider four Certificates of Appropriateness for changes to historic properties, including a fence, solar panels, a re-roof, and a revised shed. They will also receive updates on administrative approvals, a CLG grant, and the annual report to the City Commission.

• COA 2023-COA-01: Fence at 524 E Lemon Ave
• COA 2023-COA-02: Solar panels at 804 E Lemon Ave
• COA 2023-COA-04: Re-roof at 421 E Lemon Ave
• COA 2023-COA-05: Revised shed at 403 S Mary St
• Update on administrative COA 2023-COA-03A: Eustis City Hall new awnings and exterior paint

The board approved certificates of appropriateness for a fence, solar panels, a re-roofing project, and a shed. Additionally, the board approved minutes from previous meetings held in 2022 and 2023.

• Approved September 14, 2022 and January 18, 2023 minutes
• Approved fence at 524 E Lemon Avenue
• Approved solar panels at 804 E Lemon Avenue
• Approved re-roof at 421 E Lemon Avenue
• Approved shed at 403 S Mary Street with fencing condition

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will meet to consider several resolutions, including preliminary plat approval for the Estes Reserve Subdivision, an addendum to the Chamber of Commerce lease, and changes to the Gateway Corridor grant program. They will also review organizational and event support grant recommendations and a landscape plan modification for Elliano's Coffee. The agenda includes reappointments to city boards and a consent item for utility bonds.

• Resolution 23-18: Preliminary plat approval with waiver for Estes Reserve Subdivision
• Resolution 23-21: Addendum to commercial lease with Lake Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce
• Resolution 23-22: Amending Gateway Corridor Improvement matching grant application and eligibility
• Reappointments to Police Pension Board and Historic Preservation Board
• Resolution 23-20: Acceptance of Sorrento Pines utility infrastructure and maintenance bonds

The Commission postponed approval of the Estes Reserve preliminary subdivision plat (23 lots) until property-owner notifications are redone, after staff identified a flaw in the City's notice handout. It also approved lease and grant program changes, reappointed board members, and denied a landscape plan deviation for Elliano's Coffee.

• Postponed Estes Reserve preliminary plat (Resolution 23-18) until notifications redone (5-0)
• Approved lease addendum with Lake Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce, rent $550/month (4-0, Cobb abstained)
• Approved Gateway Corridor grant program amendments, max grant raised to $7,500 (5-0)
• Approved organizational/event support grants, removing United Way (consensus)
• Increased PAWS therapy dogs award to $1,750 (consensus)
• Denied Elliano's Coffee landscape plan deviation (4-1)
• Reappointed Diane Thomas to Police Pension Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Monte Stamper and Matthew Kalus to Historic Preservation Board (5-0 each)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will consider several resolutions, including preliminary plat approval for the Estes Reserve Subdivision, an addendum to the Chamber of Commerce lease, and changes to the Gateway Corridor grant program. They will also review final recommendations for organizational and event support grants and a landscape plan modification for Elliano's Coffee. The meeting includes reappointments to city boards and routine consent items.

• Resolution 23-18: Preliminary plat approval with waiver for Estes Reserve Subdivision
• Resolution 23-21: Addendum to commercial lease with Lake Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce
• Resolution 23-22: Amending Gateway Corridor Improvement matching grant application and eligibility
• Organizational and Event Support Grants final recommendations
• Modification request for Elliano's Coffee landscape plan

The Commission postponed approval of the Estes Reserve preliminary subdivision plat (23 lots) until property-owner notifications are redone, after staff identified a flaw in the notice process. They approved several routine items, including reappointments and a lease addendum, and denied a landscape plan modification for Elliano's Coffee. The meeting also included department updates and consensus on grants and future workshops.

• Postponed Estes Reserve preliminary plat approval until notifications redone (5-0)
• Approved reappointments to Police Pension and Historic Preservation boards (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-21 lease addendum with Chamber of Commerce (4-0, Cobb abstained)
• Approved Resolution 23-22 Gateway Corridor grant program amendments (5-0)
• Approved organizational/event grants with United Way removed (consensus)
• Denied Elliano's Coffee landscape plan modification (4-1)
• Approved $500 grant for Lake Tech student (consensus, Cobb abstained)
• Scheduled fairgrounds workshop for April 20 at 5:00 p.m. (consensus)

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss and provide direction on organizational grants. The agenda includes presentations from eight local organizations seeking funding. Public input is invited during the discussion.

• Amazing Race for Charity
• Bay Street Players
• LifeStream (Open Door)
• United Way of Lake & Sumter
• Lake Cares Food Pantry, Inc.

The City Commission held a workshop to hear presentations from eight local organizations requesting city grants. Following the presentations and discussion, the Commission reached a consensus to place the committee's recommended grant awards on the agenda for the next regular meeting for formal consideration.

• Reached consensus to move grant recommendations to next meeting agenda

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from two prior meetings and to receive a general CRA update. The agenda contains no specific action items beyond these routine matters.

• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2021 CRA Special Meeting
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2022 CRA Meeting
• General CRA update for February 16, 2023

The Board approved meeting minutes from September 2021 and September 2022. Members reached a consensus to require staff-level review of paint colors for the gateway improvement grant program. Staff provided updates on several infrastructure and housing projects, noting budget challenges and delays.

• Approved minutes for Sept 9, 2021 Special Meeting and Sept 8, 2022 Meeting (5-0)
• Reached consensus to require staff-level review of paint colors for gateway grants

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several items, including a first reading of an ordinance amending the fire pension, a discussion of a revised FDOT local funding agreement for S.R.-19, and a discussion of the Chamber of Commerce lease. The agenda also includes a presentation from Duke Energy on the Eustis Transmission Project, a re-appointment to the Code Enforcement Board, and a consent agenda item for a forfeited funds expenditure. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and public comment.

• First reading of Ordinance 23-04 amending the Fire Pension
• Discussion of revised FDOT local funding agreement for S.R.-19
• Discussion of Chamber of Commerce lease
• Duke Energy presentation on Eustis Transmission Project
• Re-appointment of Stephanie L. Carder to Code Enforcement Board

The Eustis City Commission approved Ordinance 23-04 amending the municipal firefighters' pension system on first reading, with a unanimous vote. The commission also reached consensus to include stamped asphalt in the S.R.-19 local funding agreement with FDOT, reduce Chamber of Commerce rent to $550 per month, and discuss temporary relocation with the Historical Museum. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and a code enforcement board reappointment, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 23-04 (fire pension amendment) on first reading (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Jan 5 and Jan 19 meetings (5-0)
• Reappointed Stephanie L. Carder to Code Enforcement Board (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolution 23-19 (forfeited funds expenditure) (5-0)
• Consensus to include stamped asphalt in S.R.-19 local funding agreement
• Consensus to reduce Chamber of Commerce rent to $550/month
• Consensus to not proceed with structural study on 1 W. Orange Ave building
• Consensus for Mayor and City Manager to meet with Historical Museum about temporary Chamber relocation

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will vote on approving minutes from January meetings, hear a Duke Energy presentation on the Eustis Transmission Project, and consider a re-appointment to the Code Enforcement Board. The meeting also includes a consent agenda item on forfeited funds expenditure and a first reading of an ordinance amending the Fire Pension.

• Resolution 23-01: Approve 4-acre land transfer to Lake Sumter State College for CDL/lineworker training facility
• Ordinance 23-04: First reading to amend Fire Pension
• Resolution 23-19: Expenditure of forfeited funds
• Re-appointment of Stephanie L. Carder to Code Enforcement Board
• Presentation on Eustis Transmission Project by Duke Energy

The Eustis City Commission approved the minutes, reappointed Stephanie Carder to the Code Enforcement Board, and passed Ordinance 23-04 regarding the fire pension on first reading. Commissioners also reached consensus to include stamped asphalt in the FDOT S.R.-19 agreement, reduce the Chamber of Commerce rent to $550 per month while declining a building study, and explore temporary relocation options for the Chamber.

• Approved minutes from January 5 and January 19, 2023 City Commission meetings (5-0)
• Reappointed Stephanie L. Carder to the Code Enforcement Board (5-0)
• Approved Resolution Number 23-19 for Forfeited Funds Expenditure as part of the consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance Number 23-04 Amending Fire Pension on first reading (5-0)
• Reached consensus to include stamped asphalt in the revised FDOT local funding agreement for S.R.-19
• Reached consensus to bring back a resolution reducing the Chamber of Commerce rent to $550 per month
• Reached consensus to not proceed with an engineering study on the 1 W. Orange Avenue Chamber building
• Reached consensus for the Mayor and City Manager to discuss temporarily sharing the Historical Museum building with the Chamber

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss organizational grants, with presentations from eight local organizations. Public input and direction will be taken, but no final decisions are scheduled.

• Presentations by Amazing Race for Charity, Bay Street Players, LifeStream (Open Door), United Way of Lake & Sumter, Lake Cares Food Pantry, Inc., Paws Therapy Dogs, Inc., Trout Lake Nature Center, Worth It Outreach & Support

The City Commission held a workshop to hear presentations from eight organizations applying for organizational grants. After discussion, the Commission reached a consensus to have staff place the grant awards, as recommended by a committee, on the next regular Commission meeting for consideration. No final grant amounts were approved at this workshop.

• Consensus to place organizational grant awards on next regular Commission meeting as recommended by committee

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve minutes from two prior meetings and receive a general CRA update. The agenda includes no new action items beyond these routine matters. The attached minutes from September 2021 detail a major development agreement with Waterman Square LLC for the former hospital site, but that item is not on the current agenda for new discussion.

• Approval of minutes from Sept 9, 2021 CRA Special Meeting and Sept 8, 2022 CRA Meeting
• General CRA update for 2-16-23 (no details provided in agenda)
• Prior minutes reference $65M+ multi-phase redevelopment of former Florida Hospital Waterman site

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission and Code Enforcement Board will hold a joint workshop to discuss code enforcement and signage. The meeting is for discussion, public input, and direction only; no formal action is scheduled.

• Workshop item: code enforcement
• Workshop item: signage

The City Commission and Code Enforcement Board held a joint workshop to discuss code enforcement, fine collection, and signage regulations. No formal votes were taken; the Commission directed staff to develop policies on fine collections, a possible nuisance abatement board, and a sign code rewrite for future consideration.

• Directed staff to develop a collections policy and nuisance abatement board proposal (no vote)
• Directed staff to bring back sign code amendment options for Commission consideration (no vote)
• Agreed to hold off on sign enforcement while code changes are in progress (no vote)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is holding a joint workshop with the Code Enforcement Board to discuss code enforcement and signage. The meeting is for discussion, public input, and direction only, with no formal votes or decisions expected.

• Workshop item: code enforcement
• Workshop item: signage

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission and Code Enforcement Board held a joint workshop to discuss code enforcement procedures, fine collection, and potential revisions to the city's sign ordinance. No formal votes were taken, but staff received direction to develop a collections policy, explore the creation of a nuisance abatement board, and draft proposed amendments to the sign code.

• Directed staff to develop a collections policy and nuisance abatement board
• Directed staff to draft sign ordinance amendments for future consideration
• Paused sign violation enforcement pending sign code revisions

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will decide on a $6.2M FDOT-funded State Road 19 corridor safety project, including lane reductions, raised intersections, and new crosswalks. Commissioners will also vote on second readings of ordinances for voluntary annexations, comprehensive plan amendments, and design district assignments for two Lake County properties. Five consent-agenda resolutions cover vehicle purchases, playground equipment, a firefighter labor agreement, and a fine reduction for a property on East Lakeview Avenue.

• $6.2M State Road 19 safety upgrades: lane reductions, raised intersections, and new crosswalks
• Resolution 23-12: $150K Parks and Recreation vehicle purchase
• Resolution 23-13: Parks and Recreation playgrounds purchase
• Resolution 23-14: Approval of IAFF Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Resolution 23-17: Reduction of fine for 203 East Lakeview Avenue, Case 22-00105

The Commission approved the preliminary plat for the 74-lot Chelsea Square Station subdivision with a lot-depth waiver, adopted three ordinances annexing and zoning 9.37 acres on State Road 44, and approved the consent agenda including a firefighter union agreement. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution 23-05: Chelsea Square Station preliminary plat, 74 lots with waiver (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-01: Voluntary annexation of 9.37 acres on State Road 44 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-02: Future land use change to Mixed Commercial Residential (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-03: Suburban Neighborhood design district assignment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including IAFF collective bargaining agreement and fine reduction (5-0)
• Consensus to proceed with fire boat motor trade-ins

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several items, including second readings of ordinances for voluntary annexation, a comprehensive plan amendment, and a design district assignment for two Lake County parcels. They will also vote on consent agenda items such as vehicle and playground purchases, a collective bargaining agreement, and a fine reduction. A preliminary subdivision plat for Chelsea Square Station with a waiver is also on the agenda.

• Resolution 23-12: Parks and Recreation vehicle purchase
• Resolution 23-13: Parks and Recreation playgrounds purchase
• Resolution 23-14: Approval of IAFF Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Resolution 23-15: Amending FY 2022-2023 Fire Impact Fees
• Ordinances 23-01, 23-02, 23-03: Annexation, comp plan, design district for parcels 2612533 and 2612517

The Commission approved a 74-lot residential subdivision and annexed 9.37 acres on State Road 44. Several resolutions regarding parks equipment and fire department fees were passed via consent agenda. The board also reached a consensus to allow the Fire Department to trade in old boat motors.

• Approved Chelsea Square Station 74-lot preliminary subdivision plat (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-01 to annex 9.37 acres on State Road 44 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-02 changing land use to Mixed Commercial Residential (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-03 assigning Suburban Neighborhood design district (5-0)
• Approved Parks and Recreation vehicle and playground purchases (5-0)
• Approved IAFF Collective Bargaining Agreement (5-0)
• Approved reduction of fine for 203 East Lakeview Avenue (5-0)
• Reached consensus to proceed with Fire Department boat motor trade-ins

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is holding a retreat to discuss and receive public input on several topics, including land development regulations, the comprehensive plan, utility services in the eastern area, a cemetery update, a proposed solar project, a Placer.ai demonstration, and the Duke Transmission Line Project. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda is a workshop with discussion and direction only.

• Land Development Regulation and Comprehensive Plan Discussion
• Eastern Area Utility Discussion
• Proposed Solar Project
• Duke Transmission Line Project
• Placer.ai Demonstration

The City Commission held a retreat to discuss departmental updates and planning. The Commission reached a consensus to have staff draft an ordinance to remove the requirement for fence permits. They also agreed to seek a binding estimate for undergrounding utility lines in Ferran Park.

• Consensus to bring back an ordinance omitting fence permits
• Consensus to obtain a binding estimate for undergrounding Duke Energy service lines in Ferran Park
• Consensus for Mayor to meet with Apopka Mayor regarding Eastern Area utility service

City Commission

This is a workshop retreat, not a regular voting meeting. The Commission will discuss and receive public input on several topics, including land development regulations, utility service in the eastern area, a cemetery update, a proposed solar project, a Placer.ai demonstration, and the Duke transmission line project. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Land Development Regulation and Comprehensive Plan Discussion
• Eastern Area Utility Discussion
• Cemetery Update
• Proposed Solar Project
• Duke Transmission Line Project

At a workshop retreat, the Eustis City Commission reached consensus on several items: staff will bring back an ordinance to eliminate fence permits, the Mayor will meet with Apopka's Mayor about eastern area utility service, and staff will obtain a binding estimate for undergrounding Duke Energy service lines in Ferran Park. No formal votes were taken; all actions were by consensus during the workshop.

• Consensus to bring back ordinance omitting fence permits
• Consensus for Mayor to meet with Apopka Mayor on utility service
• Consensus to obtain binding estimate for undergrounding Duke lines in Ferran Park
• Consensus for staff to bring back update on eastern area utility discussion

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing to consider Ordinance 23-02, a comprehensive plan amendment assigning a future land use district to two parcels proposed for annexation (Alternate Key Numbers 2612533 and 2612517). The board will also vote on approving minutes from its November 17 and December 13, 2022 meetings. The agenda contains only these two items, with the land use amendment being the substantive decision.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 23-02: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for future land use of annexing parcels (AKNs 2612533 and 2612517)
• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2022 and December 13, 2022 LPA meetings

The Local Planning Agency voted to transmit a proposed comprehensive plan amendment to the City Commission. The request involves assigning a mixed commercial/residential land use designation to 9.37 acres for annexation.

• Approved minutes from November 17 and December 13, 2022 (5-0)
• Transmitted Ordinance 23-02 to City Commission for consideration (5-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will consider Ordinance 23-02, a comprehensive-plan amendment that reassigns the future land-use designation for two annexing parcels (Alternate Key Numbers 2612533 and 2612517). The meeting is held at City Hall at 5:30 PM on January 19, 2023.

• Ordinance 23-02: Comprehensive Plan Amendment reassigning future land use for parcels 2612533 and 2612517
• Public hearing and recommendation on the ordinance

The Local Planning Agency voted unanimously to transmit Ordinance 23-02 to the City Commission, recommending a mixed commercial/residential and urban low future land use designation for two parcels totaling 9.37 acres at 19040 SR 44 and adjacent property. The developer, Huddle 44, stated plans for 38 townhomes and six eateries, with homes priced from $460,000 to $600,000. The vote was 5-0.

• Transmitted Ordinance 23-02 to City Commission for consideration (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 17, 2022 and December 13, 2022 meetings (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a utility rate and impact fee study, voluntary annexations with comprehensive plan amendments, and collective bargaining agreements with the police union. They will also vote on a bid award for an emergency generator and annual purchases for public works, plus appoint commissioners to boards and committees.

• Resolution 23-06: Bid award #002-23 for Lift Station #3 emergency generator, purchase over $50,000
• Resolution 23-10: Approval of annual purchases over $50,000 for essential Public Works products and services
• Resolution 23-04: Utility Rate and Impact Fee Study
• Ordinances 23-01, 23-02, 23-03: First reading for voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district assignment for parcels with alternate keys 2612533 and 2612517
• Resolutions 23-08 and 23-09: PBA collective bargaining agreements for extra-duty employment and compensation

The Commission approved two resolutions authorizing foreclosure on code enforcement liens against 44 Sharps Circle LLC, totaling $143,865 and $18,000, after public hearings. They also approved first readings of ordinances to annex 9.37 acres on State Road 44 and change its land use to Mixed Commercial/Residential with a Suburban Neighborhood design district. Additionally, the Commission approved a utility rate and impact fee study, personnel rule changes, and PBA collective bargaining agreements.

• Approved Resolution 22-94 authorizing foreclosure on a $143,865 code enforcement lien (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-11 authorizing foreclosure on an $18,000 code enforcement lien (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 23-01 to annex 9.37 acres on State Road 44 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 23-02 changing future land use to Mixed Commercial/Residential (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 23-03 assigning Suburban Neighborhood design district (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-04 authorizing a utility rate and impact fee study (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-07 amending personnel rules on sick and vacation leave (5-0)
• Approved Resolutions 23-08 and 23-09 modifying PBA collective bargaining agreements (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will hold its regular meeting on January 19, 2023, covering a range of items including consent agenda approvals for emergency generator and annual public works purchases, several resolutions on utility rates, personnel rules, police collective bargaining agreements, and a foreclosure authorization. The Commission will also conduct first readings of ordinances for voluntary annexation, a comprehensive plan amendment, and a design district assignment for two parcels. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval and appointments to boards.

• Resolution 23-06: Bid award for Lift Station #3 emergency generator (purchase over $50,000)
• Resolution 23-10: Approval of annual purchases over $50,000 for essential Public Works products/services
• Resolution 23-04: Utility rate and impact fee study
• Ordinances 23-01, 23-02, 23-03: First reading for voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and design district assignment for parcels with alternate keys 2612533 and 2612517
• Resolution 23-11: 44 Sharps Circle LLC (Sharps Mobile Home Park) item

The Commission approved two resolutions authorizing foreclosure on unpaid code enforcement liens against 44 Sharps Circle LLC (Sharps Mobile Home Park), totaling $143,865 and $18,000. It also approved first readings of ordinances to annex 9.37 acres on State Road 44 and change its land use designation to Mixed Commercial/Residential. Additionally, the Commission approved a utility rate and impact fee study, personnel rule amendments, and PBA collective bargaining agreements.

• Approved Resolution 22-94 authorizing foreclosure on a $143,865 code enforcement lien against 44 Sharps Circle LLC (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-11 authorizing foreclosure on an $18,000 code enforcement lien against 44 Sharps Circle LLC (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 23-01 to annex 9.37 acres on State Road 44 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 23-02 changing the future land use designation to Mixed Commercial/Residential (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 23-03 assigning Suburban Neighborhood design district (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-04 authorizing a utility rate and impact fee study (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-07 amending personnel rules on sick and vacation leave (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-08 and 23-09 modifying PBA collective bargaining agreements (5-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Eustis Historic Preservation Board unanimously denied a certificate of appropriateness for a shed at 403 S. Mary Street, following staff's recommendation that the roof pitch was inconsistent with the frame vernacular style. The board also unanimously denied a certificate for a new single-family residence at 805 E. Lemon Avenue, citing that the design did not match the surrounding frame vernacular style and lacked a site plan. Both denials were based on staff recommendations and can be appealed to the City Commission.

• Denied COA 2022-COA-06 for a shed at 403 S. Mary Street (unanimous)
• Denied COA 2022-COA-07 for a new single-family residence at 805 E. Lemon Avenue (unanimous)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will swear in new commissioners, elect a mayor and vice mayor, and hear a presentation on the G3C2 Downtown Master Plan. They will also consider a resolution for the Lake Sumter Land Transfer, discuss reducing fines for the Colonial Inn Motel, and approve consent items including fire department equipment purchases.

• Swearing-in of new commissioners Gary Ashcraft and Michael Holland
• Election of mayor and vice mayor
• G3C2 Downtown Master Plan presentation
• Resolution 23-01: Lake Sumter Land Transfer
• Colonial Inn Motel fine reduction discussion

The Commission approved Resolution 23-01, transferring a four-acre city-owned parcel to Lake Sumter State College for a CDL and utility lineworker training facility. The agreement includes five annual training slots for city employees, a reversion clause if the land ceases to be used for training, and a 90-day closing period. The Commission also approved the appointment of Tanya Wilder as the East Town CRA representative and the consent agenda, which included the 2023 meeting schedule and fire department equipment resolutions.

• Approved Resolution 23-01: Lake Sumter land transfer for CDL/lineworker training facility (5-0)
• Appointed Tanya Wilder as East Town representative to the CRA (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: 2023 meeting schedule, Lifepak 15 monitors, bunker gear (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Oct 6, Oct 20, and Nov 17, 2022 meetings (4-0)
• Elected Michael Holland as Mayor and Emily Lee as Vice Mayor (unanimous)
• Administered Oath of Office to new Commissioners Gary Ashcraft and Michael Holland
• Discussed Colonial Inn Motel fine reduction; no vote taken, settlement to be prepared for future agenda

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission will swear in new commissioners Gary Ashcraft and Michael Holland, elect a mayor and vice mayor, and hear a presentation on the G3C2 Downtown Master Plan. The agenda also includes appointments, consent items for fire department equipment, a resolution on a Lake Sumter land transfer, and a discussion on reducing a fine for the Colonial Inn Motel.

• Swearing-in of new commissioners Gary Ashcraft and Michael Holland
• Election of mayor and vice mayor
• G3C2 Downtown Master Plan presentation
• Resolution 23-01: Lake Sumter Land Transfer
• Colonial Inn Motel fine reduction discussion

The Commission approved Resolution 23-01, transferring a four-acre City-owned parcel to Lake Sumter State College for a CDL and utility lineworker training facility. The agreement includes five annual CDL training slots for City employees, a reverter clause, and a 90-day closing period. The Commission also approved the appointment of Tanya Wilder to the CRA and discussed, but did not vote on, a fine reduction for the Colonial Inn Motel.

• Approved Resolution 23-01: land transfer to Lake Sumter State College (5-0)
• Appointed Tanya Wilder as East Town CRA representative (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: 2023 meeting schedule, Lifepak 15 monitors, bunker gear (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Oct 6, Oct 20, and Nov 17, 2022 meetings (4-0)
• Elected Michael Holland as Mayor (unanimous)
• Elected Emily Lee as Vice Mayor (unanimous)
• Administered Oath of Office to Commissioners Gary Ashcraft and Michael Holland
• Discussed but did not vote on Colonial Inn Motel fine reduction