Eustis public meetings in 2024

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving Resolution 24-01, which would grant exclusive rights to negotiate development agreements for the former Waterman Hospital site in the Downtown and East Town redevelopment areas. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the August 1, 2024 CRA meeting. This is a public hearing and board discussion item, with no final development agreement being voted on at this time.

• CRA Resolution 24-01: Approving exclusive rights to negotiate development agreements for the former Waterman Hospital
• Public hearing on the resolution
• Approval of minutes from August 1, 2024 CRA meeting

The CRA approved Resolution 24-01, granting G3C2 exclusive rights to negotiate development agreements for the former Waterman Hospital site, with added benchmarks and termination language. The agreement is a six-month first step, not committing the CRA to funds or long-term obligations. Public comments raised concerns about missing details, parking, and premature commitment, but the board voted 4-1 in favor.

• Approved CRA Resolution 24-01 granting exclusive negotiation rights to G3C2 for Waterman site (4-1)
• Added benchmarks and termination language to the agreement
• Approved minutes of August 1, 2024 CRA meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission approved several resolutions, including a corrected budget amendment of $1,895,700 (Resolution 24-107), a $50,000+ sewer truck purchase (24-109), a utility incentive credit (24-111), a budget carry-over amendment (24-112), ARPA funds for septic-to-sewer conversion (24-113), and a one-month extension of the solid waste contract (24-110). They also adopted Ordinance 24-39 on procurement procedures on final reading. The Commission reached consensus to proceed with negotiating a waste collection agreement with Waste Management, which proposed a waste-to-energy alternative.

• Approved Consent Agenda minus Resolution 24-107 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-107 budget amendment of $1,895,700 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-110 one-month solid waste contract extension (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-39 procurement procedures on final reading (5-0)
• Consensus to negotiate waste collection agreement with Waste Management

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission approved final plats for Estes Reserve (18 lots) and Grand Isle (40 lots), and a preliminary plat for The Grove at Pine Meadows (60 lots), all unanimously. It also adopted three ordinances on final reading to annex a 0.34-acre parcel at 2505 E. Orange Avenue and assign its land use and design district. A first reading of a procurement ordinance raising purchase thresholds was approved, and consensus was reached to bring back a $25 e-billing/autopay incentive resolution.

• Approved final plat for Estes Reserve Subdivision, 18-lot single-family (4-0)
• Approved final plat for Grand Isle Subdivision, 40-lot single-family (4-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for The Grove at Pine Meadows, 60-lot single-family (4-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Sager's Cove, 5-lot single-family (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-35 annexing 0.34 acres at 2505 E. Orange Ave (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-36 changing future land use to Residential/Office Transitional (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-37 assigning Suburban Corridor design district (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 24-39 updating procurement procedures (4-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission approved final plats for Estes Reserve (18 lots) and Grand Isle (40 lots), and a preliminary plat for The Grove at Pine Meadows (60 lots), all unanimously. It also adopted ordinances annexing a parcel at 2505 E. Orange Avenue and assigning land use and design district, and approved a first reading of procurement procedure changes. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved final plat for Estes Reserve Subdivision (4-0)
• Approved final plat for Grand Isle Subdivision (4-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for The Grove at Pine Meadows (4-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Sager's Cove (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-35 voluntary annexation (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-36 comprehensive plan amendment (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-37 design district assignment (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-39 procurement procedures on first reading (4-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Eustis Historic Preservation Board will meet to consider two certificates of appropriateness: a deck replacement at 403 S Mary Street and after-the-fact construction of a new garage at 700 E Washington Avenue. The board will also review the FY 23-24 Historic Preservation Annual Report and set meeting dates for 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and board/staff reports.

• 2024-COA-14: Replacement of deck at 403 S Mary Street
• 2024-COA-11: After-the-fact construction of a new garage at 700 E Washington Avenue
• FY 23-24 Historic Preservation Annual Report
• Approval of minutes from March 8, 2023 and September 11, 2024
• 2025 meeting dates scheduled (Jan 8, Mar 12, May 14, Jul 9, Sep 10, Nov 12)

The Eustis Historic Preservation Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a deck replacement at 403 S Mary Street and approved an after-the-fact garage construction at 700 E Washington Avenue with a landscaping condition. The board also accepted the FY23-24 Historic Preservation Annual Report for forwarding to the City Commission and set 2025 meeting dates.

• Approved deck replacement at 403 S Mary Street (unanimous)
• Approved garage at 700 E Washington Avenue with landscaping screen condition (unanimous)
• Accepted FY23-24 Historic Preservation Annual Report for forwarding to City Commission
• Approved 2025 meeting dates

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss and potentially direct revisions to the city's land development regulations for new subdivisions in the Suburban Residential (SR) land use district. The meeting is procedural and does not include formal decisions.

• Proposed revisions to Land Development Regulations for new subdivisions in SR district (Kimley-Horn)
• Workshop item with discussion and direction only

The City Commission held a workshop to review proposed revisions to the Land Development Regulations for new subdivisions in the Suburban Residential (SR) district. No formal votes were taken; the commission discussed mandatory development standards (e.g., 100-ft minimum lot widths, waiver process for smaller lots) and advisory architectural guidelines, and directed staff to bring back ordinances for the changes. Discussion also covered community meeting requirements, street and open space standards, and potential restrictions on self-storage facilities.

• Reviewed proposed mandatory development standards for SR subdivisions (no vote)
• Discussed requiring community meetings for residential developments of 6+ units (no vote)
• Discussed changing community meeting threshold to 3+ units (no vote)
• Discussed prohibiting or conditioning self-storage facilities (no vote)
• Directed staff to bring back ordinances for recommended changes (no vote)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission approved the consent agenda minus two items, postponed the Estes Reserve subdivision plat approval to allow a site visit, and approved two code enforcement lien reductions. They also discussed a proposed tour boat operation on Lake Eustis and downtown business incentive grants, with consensus to move forward on the boat tour and further study of the grants.

• Approved consent agenda minus Resolutions 24-92 and 24-100 (5-0)
• Postponed Estes Reserve final plat approval to next meeting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-101 reducing code enforcement fines/liens at 309 E. Woodward Ave from $220,400 to $11,250 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-102 reducing code enforcement fines/liens at 124 E. Ward Ave from $102,300 to $2,000 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-37 on first reading for Suburban Corridor design district at 2505 E. Orange Ave (5-0)
• Consensus to move forward with development of tour boat operation on Lake Eustis
• Discussed downtown business incentive grants; no formal action taken

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will meet to approve minutes from September 5, 2024, and hold a public hearing on Ordinance 24-36, a comprehensive plan amendment assigning future land use for recently annexed parcels (Alternate Key 1443270). The meeting is scheduled for 5:45 PM on October 17, 2024, at City Hall.

• Ordinance 24-36: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for future land use assignment (2024-CPLUS-11)
• Recently annexed parcels with Alternate Key Number 1443270
• Public hearing and recommendation on the amendment

The Local Planning Agency voted unanimously to transmit Ordinance 24-36, a Future Land Use Map amendment assigning Residential Office Transitional land use to 2505 E. Orange Avenue, to the City Commission for consideration. The request had been previously postponed due to a noticing issue, which staff confirmed was resolved. The public hearing included concerns about traffic and clientele, but no formal objections were recorded.

• Approved minutes of September 5, 2024 LPA meeting (5-0)
• Transmitted FLUM amendment 2024-CPLUS-11 to Commission (5-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency is meeting to approve minutes from September 5, 2024, and to consider a comprehensive plan amendment (Ordinance 24-36) for future land use on recently annexed parcels. However, that item has been cancelled and will be re-advertised and rescheduled for October 17, 2024. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 5, 2024 LPA meeting
• Ordinance 24-36: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (2024-CPLUS-11) for recently annexed parcels (Alternate Key 1443270) — cancelled and rescheduled to Oct 17

City Commission

The Commission approved the final millage rate of 7.5810 (a 7.78% increase over the rollback rate) and the final budget for FY2024-25, both by unanimous votes. They also approved several annexations and zoning changes, and agreed to rehear the Grove at Pine Meadows subdivision plat after a community meeting.

• Approved final millage rate of 7.5810 (4-0)
• Approved FY2024-25 final budget (4-0)
• Approved crane truck purchase over $50,000 (4-0)
• Adopted annexation ordinance 24-26 for Blaine Street parcel (4-0)
• Adopted comprehensive plan amendment 24-27 for Blaine Street parcel (4-0)
• Adopted design district assignment 24-28 for Blaine Street parcel (4-0)
• Adopted annexation ordinance 24-32 for Coolidge Street parcel (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 514 E. Washington Ave. (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission approved the final millage rate of 7.5810 mils and the final budget for fiscal year 2024-25, both by unanimous votes. The commission also approved several annexations and zoning changes, and agreed to rehear the previously denied preliminary plat for the Grove at Pine Meadows development.

• Approved final millage rate of 7.5810 mils (4-0)
• Adopted final budget for FY 2024-25 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including purchase of a crane truck (4-0)
• Adopted ordinances for annexation, land use, and design district for parcel at Blaine Street (4-0 each)
• Adopted ordinances for annexation, land use, and design district for parcel on Coolidge Street (4-0 each)
• Approved first reading of conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 514 East Washington Ave (4-0)
• Consensus to allow rehearing of Resolution 24-57 for Grove at Pine Meadows preliminary plat

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: appointing an interim city commissioner for Seat #4. The rest of the agenda is procedural (invocation, pledge, call to order, adjournment).

• Appointment of Interim City Commissioner for Seat #4

The City Commission appointed Christine Cruz as Interim Commissioner for Seat #4 after a 2-2 tie vote with Randy Glisson, resolved by drawing lots. Cruz will be sworn in before the September 19th meeting. The appointment was formalized in Resolution 24-76, which passed unanimously.

• Appointed Christine Cruz as Interim Commissioner for Seat #4 (tie-break draw, 2-2 vote)
• Approved Resolution 24-76 appointing Christine Cruz as Interim Commissioner (4-0)
• Agreed to follow FSS 100.181 for tie-break by drawing lots (consensus)
• Agreed to allow one additional discussion period before final vote in case of tie (consensus)

Historic Preservation Board

The Eustis Historic Preservation Board will hold its regular meeting, primarily reviewing three Certificate of Appropriateness applications for work on residential properties in the historic district. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its July 10, 2024 meeting and hear public comment.

• 2024-COA-09: Garage demolition and replacement, plus re-siding of the residential structure at 1198 E Washington Avenue
• 2024-COA-10: Breezeway enclosure and new fence at 701 E Key Avenue
• 2024-COA-11: After-the-fact construction of a new garage at 700 E Washington Avenue
• Approval of HPB meeting minutes for July 10, 2024

The Historic Preservation Board approved two Certificates of Appropriateness: one for garage demolition/replacement and re-siding at 1198 E Washington Avenue (with a condition to update the application), and one for a breezeway enclosure and new fence at 701 E Key Avenue. A third application for an after-the-fact garage at 700 E Washington Avenue was postponed to a future date. The board also unanimously approved the July 10, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved COA for garage demolition/replacement and re-siding at 1198 E Washington Ave, with condition to update application (unanimous)
• Approved COA for breezeway enclosure and new fence at 701 E Key Ave (unanimous)
• Postponed COA for after-the-fact garage at 700 E Washington Ave to a future date
• Approved July 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission appointed Christine Cruz as Interim Commissioner for Seat #4 after a 2-2 tie vote with Randy Glisson, resolved by drawing lots. Cruz will be sworn in before the September 19th meeting. The appointment was formalized in Resolution 24-76, which passed unanimously.

• Appointed Christine Cruz as Interim Commissioner for Seat #4 via lot draw (2-2 tie, Cruz drew 17 vs Glisson's 13)
• Approved Resolution 24-76 appointing Christine Cruz as Interim Commissioner (4-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing and consider a comprehensive plan amendment (Ordinance 24-33) requested by Envisage Homes LLC for a future land use assignment on a specific parcel (Alternate Key 1427118). The meeting also includes approval of the June 6, 2024 minutes. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 24-33: Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2024-CPLUS-10 for Envisage Homes LLC parcel (Alternate Key 1427118)
• Approval of June 6, 2024 LPA meeting minutes

The Local Planning Agency approved the June 6, 2024 meeting minutes and voted to transmit a future land use assignment request (2024-CPLUS-10) for a parcel owned by Envisage Homes LLC to the City Commission for consideration. The request seeks to change the property's designation from Urban Low (Lake County) to Suburban Residential within the City, matching surrounding properties. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Approved June 6, 2024 LPA minutes (4-0)
• Transmitted 2024-CPLUS-10 future land use assignment to City Commission (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission approved the tentative millage rate of 7.5810 mils and the tentative FY2024/25 budget, both with no public comment. A 275-lot residential subdivision preliminary plat was tabled pending resolution of a waiver issue. The Commission also approved consent agenda items, first readings of annexation ordinances, and organizational grants.

• Adopted tentative millage rate of 7.5810 mils (4-0)
• Adopted tentative FY2024/25 budget (4-0)
• Tabled preliminary subdivision plat for Eustis SR 19 at Powers Road (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vehicle purchase, tank renovation, and PBA contract modifications (4-0)
• Approved first reading of annexation and land use ordinances for Blaine Street parcel (4-0)
• Approved first reading of annexation and land use ordinances for Coolidge Street parcel (4-0)
• Approved first reading of 5-year Capital Improvements Schedule update (4-0)
• Awarded organizational grants as recommended by committee (consensus)

City Commission

The City Commission approved the tentative millage rate of 7.5810 mils and the tentative FY 2024/25 budget, both with no public comment. A 275-lot residential subdivision on SR 19 was tabled pending resolution of a waiver issue. Several annexation and land-use ordinances were approved on first reading, and the consent agenda was passed.

• Approved tentative millage rate of 7.5810 mils (4-0)
• Approved tentative FY 2024/25 budget (4-0)
• Tabled preliminary subdivision plan for 275-lot Eustis SR 19 at Powers Road (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vehicle purchase, tank renovation, and PBA contract modifications (4-0)
• Approved first reading of annexation ordinance for 0.25 acres at Alternate Key 1734193 (4-0)
• Approved first reading of land use change to Suburban Residential for Alternate Key 1734193 (4-0)
• Approved first reading of design district assignment for Alternate Key 1734193 (4-0)
• Approved first reading of annual Capital Improvements Schedule update (4-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially appoint an interim commissioner to fill Seat #4. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Discussion and possible appointment of interim commissioner for Seat #4

The City Commission discussed the process to appoint an interim commissioner for Seat #4, which is vacant until the November election winner is sworn in. The Commission reached a consensus to hold a special meeting on September 11, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. to conduct interviews and make the appointment. The application period will be open to all qualified residents, not limited to former commissioners.

• Consensus to hold special meeting Sept. 11 at 5:30 p.m. for interviews and appointment
• Application period to be open to all qualified applicants
• Applicants must appear in person for interviews
• Background checks will be conducted on applicants

City Commission

The City Commission discussed the process to fill the vacant Seat #4 and reached a consensus to hold a special meeting on September 11, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. to interview applicants. The application period will be open to the public, and the appointee will serve until the November election winner is sworn in. No formal vote was taken; the decision was a consensus.

• Consensus to hold special meeting on September 11, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. for interviews
• Application period to be open to the public (consensus)
• Applicants must appear in person for interviews (consensus)
• Background checks will be conducted on applicants (consensus)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving the minutes from its April 18, 2024 meeting and will discuss and provide direction on the proposed CRA budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Proposed CRA budget for FY 2024-25
• Approval of April 18, 2024 meeting minutes

The Community Redevelopment Agency approved its FY2024-25 budget, including an increase in housing rehab funding to $100,000. The budget projects $4,128,000 in revenues and $3,700,000 in expenditures. The motion passed unanimously with four yeas.

• Approved FY2024-25 CRA budget with $4,128,000 revenues and $3,700,000 expenditures (4-0)
• Increased housing rehab program funding to $100,000 as part of budget approval
• Approved April 18, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Commission

The Commission denied Resolution 24-41 for a self-storage facility at David Walker Drive and Huffstetler Drive, with a 3-1 vote against. They also approved consent agenda items, adopted ordinances amending firefighter and police pension board trustee terms, and reached consensus on several items including using a magistrate for school zone camera appeals and moving forward with a $300,000 septic-to-sewer option.

• Denied Resolution 24-41 for self-storage facility site plan with waivers (1-3)
• Approved Consent Agenda: flooring purchase, landscape architectural services, UCF partnership amendment (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-29 amending firefighter pension board trustee terms (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-30 amending police pension board trustee terms (4-0)
• Consensus to proceed with changes to allow use of a magistrate for school zone camera appeals
• Consensus to move forward with $300,000 option for Johnson's Point septic-to-sewer project
• Consensus to wait until qualifying closes to schedule special meeting for Seat 4 appointment
• Consensus to use same form and process for City Manager's annual review

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission denied the preliminary subdivision plat for The Grove at Pine Meadows, a proposed 60-lot single-family residential subdivision, with all four commissioners voting against it. The Commission also approved a $2.50 per hour fee for public electric vehicle charging stations, with an amended $10 per hour overtime charge for vehicles left after charging. Several other resolutions were approved, including a 2.5% water/wastewater rate increase and appointments to the Eustis Housing Authority.

• Denied preliminary plat for The Grove at Pine Meadows 60-lot subdivision (4-0)
• Approved EV charging station fee of $2.50/hour, with $10/hour overtime charge (4-0)
• Approved 2.5% water/wastewater/reclaimed water rate increase effective July 1 (4-0)
• Approved site plan for Zaxby's restaurant with drive-through on US Hwy 441 (4-0)
• Approved final plat for Pine Meadows Reserve Phase 1A (209 lots) and $2,408,677.18 performance bond (4-0)
• Approved standard annexation agreement form for non-city residents seeking utility services (4-0)
• Approved appointments of Jennifer Bentley and LaToya Young to Eustis Housing Authority (4-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinances to stagger Firefighter and Police Pension Board trustee terms (4-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission denied the preliminary subdivision plat for The Grove at Pine Meadows, a proposed 60-lot single-family residential subdivision, after residents and commissioners raised concerns about traffic, density, and lack of a community meeting. The commission also approved a $2.50 per hour fee for public electric vehicle charging stations, with an amended $10 per hour overtime charge for vehicles left after charging. Several other resolutions were approved, including a 2.5% water and wastewater rate increase and appointments to the Eustis Housing Authority.

• Denied preliminary plat for The Grove at Pine Meadows 60-lot subdivision (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-40: EV charging station fee of $2.50/hour, amended to $10/hour overtime (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-60: 2.5% water/wastewater/reclaimed water rate increase (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-58: Site plan for Zaxby's restaurant with drive-through on US Hwy 441 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-59: Final plat for Pine Meadows Reserve Phase 1A, 209 lots, with $2,408,677.18 performance bond (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-62: Standard annexation agreement form for utility services (4-0)
• Approved appointments of Jennifer Bentley and LaToya Young to Eustis Housing Authority (4-0 each)
• Approved first reading of Ordinances 24-29 and 24-30 amending firefighter and police pension board trustee terms (4-0 each)

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss and provide direction on a utilities system analysis and utility rates. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Workshop item: Utilities System Analysis and Utility Rates

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss the financial deficit of the eastern utility system, which loses about $850,000 per year. Three options were presented: selling the eastern utilities, splitting the system into two separate utilities, or continuing as one utility with various adjustments. No final decision was made; the Commission directed staff to gather more detailed figures and legal cost estimates for further discussion at a future meeting.

• No formal decisions made; workshop held to discuss options for eastern utility system
• Commission directed staff to compile more detailed figures and legal cost estimates for each option
• Commissioner Hawkins stated selling the eastern plant is 'off the table' for him
• Commissioner Ashcraft said decision is too complex to make that night
• Mayor Holland suggested further discussion at next meeting

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss budget-related items. The discussion will focus on water customer service, public works, and utilities.

• Water Customer Service discussion
• Public Works discussion
• Utilities discussion

The City Commission held a budget workshop to review the draft FY2025 budget, covering IT, water, public works, and utilities. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was for discussion and direction. Staff will summarize changes and public hearings on the millage rate will be held later.

• Reviewed IT security upgrades mandated by NIST, including new infrastructure and software (no vote)
• Discussed water customer service fees, including deposits and credit card processing (no vote)
• Reviewed Public Works budget items, including $100,000 for third-party land maintenance and $20,000 for Lakewalk dock repair (no vote)
• Discussed SR 19 maintenance with FOOT, including potential $350,000 contribution if city takes over design (no vote)
• Reviewed Utilities budget, including $80,000 for PFAS engineering and $400,000 for new street sweeper (no vote)
• Agreed to reduce overtime budget for park locking to $1,500 (consensus)
• Retained $7,000 for temporary labor in Public Land Maintenance (consensus)

Historic Preservation Board

The Eustis Historic Preservation Board will meet to consider two certificate of appropriateness applications: converting a garage to living space at 514 Washington Ave and installing a fence at 708 E Lemon Ave. The board will also approve minutes from the May 8, 2024 meeting and hear public comments.

• 2024-COA-07: Conversion of garage to efficiency living space at 514 Washington Ave
• 2024-COA-08: Fence installation at 708 E Lemon Ave, rear of previously approved accessory garage apartment
• Approval of HPB meeting minutes for May 8, 2024

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission will hold a budget workshop to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). This meeting is for discussion and direction regarding these budget-related topics.

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

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss various departmental budgets. Discussion and direction are expected regarding City Attorney, Parks and Recreation, Fire, Development Services, and Human Resources departments.

• City Attorney budget discussion
• Parks and Recreation budget discussion
• Fire department budget discussion
• Development Services budget discussion
• Human Resources budget discussion

The City Commission held a budget workshop to review draft budgets for several departments, including City Attorney, Parks and Recreation, Fire, Development Services, Human Resources, Police, and Finance Administration. No formal votes were taken; the workshop was for discussion and direction. Staff presented budget details and answered commissioner questions, with some items flagged for further review or adjustment.

• Reviewed City Attorney budget with $230,000 for City Attorney and $42,000 for outside attorneys
• Reviewed Parks and Recreation budget including adding four full-time staff and reclassifying Sr. Staff Assistant to Administrative Supervisor
• Reviewed Fire Department budget including training, software upgrade, and new mattresses
• Reviewed Development Services budget with $100,000 for Kimberly Horne contract
• Reviewed Human Resources budget with $5,000 increase for fingerprinting and pre-employment costs
• Reviewed Police Department budget including new vehicles and dispatch savings
• Reviewed Finance Administration budget with 5% across-the-board increase
• Scheduled additional budget workshop for July 25th to discuss CIP and CRA

City Commission Workshop

The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the city budget. The meeting includes a finance overview presentation and discussions involving the City Manager, City Clerk, and other city departments.

• Finance Overview Presentation
• City Manager report
• Economic Development discussion
• Library discussion

The City Commission held a budget workshop to review the FY 2024-2025 draft budget, which includes a 5% COLA increase and $1,000 bonus per employee. The Commission reached consensus to add the $1,000 bonus to each Commissioner's discretionary grants, bringing the total to $2,500 per Commissioner. They also directed staff to remove the Lake County Fair ad from the Economic Development budget and to work with Blue event organizers to schedule the Blue event and boat races on separate weekends. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus during the workshop.

• Consensus to add $1,000 to each Commissioner's discretionary grants, totaling $2,500 per Commissioner
• Directed removal of Lake County Fair ad from Economic Development budget
• Consensus to schedule Blue event and boat races on separate weekends
• Consensus to reschedule Thursday workshop to 5:00 p.m. and move Public Works to Thursday
• Consensus to remove Chamber breakfast funding from Events budget
• Consensus to have staff investigate developing a city app for public reporting
• Consensus to remove all kiosks from the budget
• Consensus to have staff look at reducing costs for Commission head shots

City Commission

The Commission approved the final plat for Johnson's Point Townhomes, a 14-unit subdivision, including requested waivers for lot sizes and buffer. They also approved the consent agenda covering school resource officers, event sound and lighting purchase, and a Live Local Act notice. The meeting included a presentation on the G3C2 downtown master plan, with consensus to proceed with one-on-one meetings first.

• Approved Johnson's Point Townhomes final plat (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 24-45 (School Resource Officers), 24-50 (Event Sound & Lighting purchase), and 24-51 (Live Local Act notice) (4-0)
• Approved June 6, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop meeting with one agenda item: a discussion on a vacancy, likely a commission seat. No formal votes or decisions are listed; the item is for discussion and direction only.

• Workshop item with discussion and direction
• Vacancy discussion

City Commission

The Commission approved the annexation of two parcels on Pine Grove Rd (Ordinances 24-22, 24-23, 24-24) and tabled three ordinances for a 0.25-acre parcel at Blaine Street and Main Avenue (24-26, 24-27, 24-28) to address driveway and road concerns. They also approved the consent agenda, including a speed enforcement grant and a water main design contract, and declined to issue a Pride Month proclamation, citing the Governance Guide.

• Approved consent agenda: speed enforcement grant, audit extension, water main design (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-22: voluntary annexation of 3.03 acres on Pine Grove Rd (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-23: future land use change to General Industrial (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-24: Suburban Neighborhood design district (4-0)
• Tabled Ordinances 24-26, 24-27, 24-28: annexation at Blaine St and Main Ave (4-0)
• Consensus: Pride Month proclamation not issued, does not meet Governance Guide criteria

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency voted unanimously to transmit a comprehensive plan amendment (Ordinance 24-27) to the City Commission for consideration. The amendment would change the future land use designation of a 0.25-acre property at the end of Blaine Street from Urban Low to Suburban Residential. No public comments were received. The minutes also include approval of the May 16, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved May 16, 2024 LPA minutes (3-0)
• Transmitted 2024-CPLUS-05 to City Commission for consideration (4-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission tabled a site plan for a self-storage facility at David Walker and Huffstetler Drives to allow the applicant to address concerns about the facade and security. The Commission approved first readings of three ordinances to annex two parcels on Pine Grove Rd. and assign General Industrial land use and Suburban Neighborhood design district. It also accepted the 2022-2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, approved a donation to the Eustis Junior Panthers, and directed staff to meet with a tour boat operator.

• Accepted 2022-2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (5-0)
• Tabled site plan for self-storage facility at David Walker and Huffstetler Drives (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-22 (voluntary annexation of 3.03 acres on Pine Grove Rd.) on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-23 (future land use change to General Industrial) on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-24 (Suburban Neighborhood design district) on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-25 donating police forfeiture funds to Eustis Junior Panthers (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-43 appointing legal counsel for Code Enforcement Board (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including utility bonds and emergency management plan update (5-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing and consider recommending a comprehensive plan amendment (Ordinance 24-23) that would assign a future land use to a parcel owned by 1436 Pine Groves LLC (RCM Utilities), identified by alternate keys 1418360 and 1428386. The meeting also includes approval of the April 4, 2024 minutes.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 24-23: Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2024-CPLUS-04 for 1436 Pine Groves LLC (RCM Utilities)
• Future land use assignment for parcel with alternate keys 1418360 and 1428386
• Approval of minutes from April 4, 2024 LPA meeting

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission denied a conditional use permit for a 10,640 sq ft commercial retail store (Dollar General) in the General Industrial district at Eustis Commerce Park, with all five members voting nay. The Commission also approved several annexation and land use ordinances for a 0.3-acre parcel and a future land use change for Grand Island Shores Road. A request to place a personhood resolution on the agenda was declined by consensus.

• Denied Ordinance 24-19 for Dollar General conditional use permit (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-15 annexation for Envisage Homes LLC parcel (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-16 future land use change to Suburban Residential (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-17 design district assignment to Suburban Neighborhood (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-18 future land use change to Urban Residential for Grand Island Shores Road (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-20 amending construction standards (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-21 conditional use permit for 180-ft monopine tower (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including asphalt purchase over $50,000 (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission denied a conditional use permit for a 10,640 sq ft commercial retail store (Dollar General) in the General Industrial district at Eustis Commerce Park on Paradise Lane and CR 452, voting 5-0 against on first reading. The Commission also approved several ordinances on final reading, including annexation and land use changes for a 0.3-acre parcel, a future land use amendment for Grand Island Shores Road, and a conditional use permit for a 180-foot monopine communication tower. Additionally, the Commission declined to proceed with a personhood resolution after public comment.

• Denied Ordinance 24-19 for Dollar General conditional use permit (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-15 annexation for Envisage Homes LLC parcel (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-16 future land use change to Suburban Residential (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-17 design district assignment to Suburban Neighborhood (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-18 future land use change to Urban Residential (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-20 amending construction standards (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-21 conditional use permit for monopine tower (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including asphalt purchase over $50,000 (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting and receive an annual report and general update on the Downtown and East Town Community Redevelopment Area. The agenda includes only these items, with no other substantive actions listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 7, 2023 CRA meeting
• Downtown and East Town CRA Annual Report and General Update

The Eustis Community Redevelopment Agency met and approved the minutes from September 7, 2023. The only substantive item was a presentation by Economic Development Director Al Latimer on the Downtown and East Town CRA Annual Report, covering housing rehabilitation, Gateway grants, and property value increases. No formal decisions were made on the report; it was for discussion and direction only.

• Approved September 7, 2023 CRA meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission approved first readings of four ordinances: annexation and related land-use changes for a 0.3-acre parcel (Envisage Homes), a future land use map amendment for Grand Island Shores Road, an update to construction standards referencing the 8th edition Florida Building Code, and a conditional use permit for a 180-foot monopine communication tower. Three ordinances related to a Green Lynx LLC annexation were removed because the Local Planning Agency did not transmit them, and a land donation resolution was postponed. The commission also gave consensus for staff to continue working on a potential educational facility project.

• Approved Ordinance 24-15 annexation for Envisage Homes LLC (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-16 future land use change to Suburban Residential (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-17 design district assignment (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-18 future land use map amendment for Grand Island Shores Road (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-20 updating construction standards to 8th edition Florida Building Code (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-21 conditional use permit for 180-ft monopine tower (4-0)
• Postponed Resolution 24-36 (land donation to Lake Sumter State College)
• Removed Ordinances 24-12, 24-13, 24-14 (Green Lynx LLC) from agenda

City Commission

The Eustis City Commission approved first readings of four ordinances: annexation and related land use/design district changes for a 0.3-acre parcel (Envisage Homes LLC), a future land use map amendment for Grand Island Shores Road, an update to construction standards referencing the 8th edition of the Florida Building Code, and a conditional use permit for a 180-foot monopine communication tower in Pine Meadows Subdivision. Three ordinances related to a Green Lynx LLC parcel were removed from the agenda because the Local Planning Agency did not transmit them, and a resolution donating land to Lake Sumter State College was postponed. The commission also gave consensus for staff to continue working on a potential educational facility project.

• Approved Ordinance 24-15 (annexation, Envisage Homes LLC) on first reading (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-16 (future land use change to Suburban Residential) on first reading (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-17 (Suburban Neighborhood design district) on first reading (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-18 (Grand Island Shores Road future land use to Urban Residential) on first reading (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-20 (update construction standards to 8th edition Florida Building Code) on first reading (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-21 (conditional use permit for 180-ft monopine tower) on first reading (4-0)
• Removed Ordinances 24-12, 24-13, 24-14 (Green Lynx LLC) from agenda
• Postponed Resolution 24-36 (land donation to Lake Sumter State College)

City Commission

The Commission approved a $50,000+ bid for the Eastern Water Treatment Plant Well and High Service Pump Project, a software purchase, and the appointment of Lori A. Carr as Finance Director. A conditional use permit for a 10,640 sq ft retail store in the Eustis Commerce Park died for lack of a motion. A resolution on utility liens was postponed for more information, and several ordinances were moved to the April 4 meeting.

• Approved bid to RCM Utilities for Eastern Water Treatment Plant project (5-0)
• Approved $50,000+ annual payment to CDW-G for software rights (5-0)
• Postponed Resolution 24-34 on utility liens (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-33 appointing Lori A. Carr as Finance Director (5-0)
• Ordinance 24-19 for retail store at Eustis Commerce Park died for lack of motion
• Moved items 6.2-6.5 and 6.7 to April 4 agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 7, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Consensus to transfer additional 4 acres to Lake Sumter State College

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will consider three ordinances: a comprehensive plan amendment for a parcel owned by Envisage Homes LLC, a land-use change for about 1.99 acres near Grand Island Shores Road and County Road 44, and an update to construction standards referencing state codes. Public hearings will be held for these items.

• Ordinance 24-16: Future land use assignment for parcel with alternate key 1064309 (Envisage Homes LLC)
• Ordinance 24-18: Change 1.99 acres near Grand Island Shores Road and County Road 44 from Suburban Residential to Urban Residential
• Ordinance 24-20: Update Chapter 118 construction standards to reference current state codes

Historic Preservation Board

The Eustis Historic Preservation Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from previous meetings and hearing public comments. The main item is a certificate of appropriateness application for a roof replacement at the Clifford House on 536 N Bay St.

• 2024-COA-03: Roof replacement at 536 N Bay St (Clifford House)
• Approval of minutes from May 10, July 12, and September 13, 2023 meetings

The Eustis Historic Preservation Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a metal roof replacement at Clifford House (536 N. Bay St.), with the condition that a flat panel profile be used. The board also elected new officers for 2024 and approved minutes from three prior meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2024-COA-03 for roof replacement at 536 N. Bay St. (Clifford House) with flat panel condition (unanimous)
• Elected Matthew Kalus as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Dina John as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Kirk Musselman as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 10, 2023, July 12, 2023, and September 13, 2023 (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission approved the preliminary subdivision plat for the 62-unit Kurt Street Townhomes, a purchase of a $891,170 pumper truck, and Phase 1 improvements to Corey Rolle Memorial Field. They also adopted ordinances annexing two parcels and assigning land use and design districts. A consensus was reached to move forward with business incubator recommendations, and the consent agenda was approved.

• Approved preliminary plat for Kurt Street Townhomes (5-0)
• Approved $891,170 pumper truck purchase for Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved Corey Rolle Field Phase 1 improvements with budget amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-02 annexing 1.88 acres at 2596 East Bates Ave (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-03 changing land use to Suburban Residential (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-04 assigning Suburban Neighborhood design district (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-08 annexing 13.72 acres on Getford Road (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinances 24-09 and 24-10 for land use and design district (5-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings and consider two first-reading ordinances that propose future land use assignments for specific parcels. The first is for Habitat for Humanity of Lake and Sumter, and the second is for Thomas Zahn of Lake RC, Inc. The meeting also includes approval of the previous minutes.

• Ordinance 24-03: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Habitat for Humanity (Alternate Key 1123461)
• Ordinance 24-09: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Thomas Zahn, Lake RC, Inc. (Alternate Keys 1784069, 2814128, 2814144)
• Public hearings for both ordinances
• Approval of January 18, 2024 LPA minutes

Local Planning Agency

The Eustis Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings and make recommendations on four ordinances, including one to allow community services, daycare centers, and churches in the General Industrial district, and three Future Land Use Map amendments. Two of the land-use items have requests for postponement. The meeting also includes approval of the November 2, 2023 minutes.

• Ordinance 24-01: amend Land Development Regulations to allow community/service uses, daycare centers, and churches as conditional uses in General Industrial district
• Ordinance 24-03: Future Land Use Map amendment for annexed parcel (Alternate Key 1123461) – postponement requested
• Ordinance 24-06: Future Land Use assignment for parcels (Alternate Keys 1213355, 1213347) – Suzann E. Vandevelde, Trustee, et al.
• Ordinance 24-09: Future Land Use Map assignment for parcels (Alternate Keys 1784069, 2814128, 2814144) – postponement requested

City Commission Workshop

The Eustis City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss utility expansion. The agenda includes a single workshop item with discussion, public input, and direction. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and direction only.

• Workshop item: Utility Expansion