Frostproof public meetings in 2020

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider two applicant-initiated requests regarding land plats. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the December 7, 2020, meeting.

• Request to vacate a plat at 9th St & Thompson Ave
• Request to plat Lake Moody Estates Final Plat

The Frostproof Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to forward recommendations of approval to the City Council for two resolutions. Resolution 2020-28 would vacate a portion of a plat at 9th Street East and Thompson Avenue (about 3.50 acres) to allow future replatting for residential development. Resolution 2020-30 would approve the final plat for Lake Moody Estates, a 5-lot residential subdivision on about 4.253 acres at Lake Moody Road South and Eddie Flood Road. The board also approved the December 7, 2020 meeting minutes. No public comments were made.

• Approved December 7, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation of approval for Resolution 2020-28 (vacate plat at 9th St & Thompson Ave) to City Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation of approval for Resolution 2020-30 (Lake Moody Estates final plat) to City Council (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council is scheduled to vote on second readings for ordinances amending the Future Land Use and Zoning Map for 11th Street. The body will also approve invoices for a wastewater treatment plant upgrade and 3rd Street paving, as well as resolutions for plat vacations and final plats.

• Ordinance 2020-34: Amend Future Land Use from AG to IND on 11th Street (2nd Reading)
• Ordinance 2020-35: Change Zoning Map from AG to I-2 on 11th Street (2nd Reading)
• Resolution 2020-28: Request to Vacate Plat at 9th St & Thompson Ave
• Resolution 2020-30: Request to Final Plat for Lake Moody Estates
• Approval of Fluidyne Corporation Invoice #6764 for WWTP SBR Control System Upgrade

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council will hold a regular meeting with several land-use items on the agenda. They will vote on the second reading of an ordinance to amend the Cody Cove Planned Unit Development, and hold first readings on ordinances to change the future land use and zoning of 11th Street from agricultural to industrial, and to amend the Otto Ullrich annexation. The council will also consider resolutions for final and preliminary plats for Cody Cove Lakefront, Lake Moody Estates, and Magnolia Groves, plus several administrative approvals.

• Ordinance 2020-33: Cody Cove PUD amendment, 2nd reading
• Ordinance 2020-34: Future land use change AG to IND on 11th St, 1st reading
• Ordinance 2020-35: Zoning map change AG to I-2 on 11th St, 1st reading
• Ordinance 2020-36: Otto Ullrich annexation amendment, 1st reading
• Resolution 2020-26: Final plat for Cody Cove Lakefront

The Frostproof City Council unanimously approved several land-use and zoning changes, including amending the Cody Cove Planned Unit Development, changing 3.46 acres at Thompson Ave & 11th St from Agriculture to Industrial and Heavy Industrial, and correcting an annexation error. The council also approved final and preliminary subdivision plats for Cody Cove Lakefront, Lake Moody Estates, and Magnolia Groves, plus a $104,975 FDOT beautification grant contract and a $100 Christmas bonus for employees, part-time firefighters, and deputies.

• Approved Ordinance 2020-33 amending Cody Cove PUD (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-34 changing 3.46 acres at Thompson Ave & 11th St from AG to Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-35 changing zoning from AG to Heavy Industrial I-2 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-36 correcting annexation scrivener's error (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2020-26 final plat for Cody Cove Lakefront (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2020-27 preliminary plat for Lake Moody Estates (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2020-29 preliminary plat for Magnolia Groves (unanimous)
• Approved $100 Christmas bonus for employees, part-time firefighters, and deputies (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Frostproof Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several applicant-initiated requests, including amendments to the Cody Cove Planned Unit Development, a future land use and zoning change on 11th St, and multiple plat approvals. The commission will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and take public comments.

• Amendment to Cody Cove PUD
• Future land use change from AG to IND and zoning from AG to I-2 on 11th St
• Final plat for Cody Cove
• Preliminary plat for Lake Moody Estates
• Preliminary plat for Magnolia Groves

The Frostproof Planning & Zoning Commission voted to forward recommendations of approval to the City Council for several land-use requests, including an amendment to the Cody Cove Planned Unit Development, a future land use and zoning change for a property at Thompson Avenue and 11th Street East, and preliminary/final plats for four residential subdivisions. All recommendations passed, with one dissenting vote on the land use and zoning changes. The meeting was procedural in nature, with no final approvals granted by the commission itself.

• Forwarded recommendation of approval for Ordinance 2020-33 (Cody Cove PUD amendment) to City Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation of approval for Ordinance 2020-34 (AG to IND future land use) to City Council (4-1, Baker dissenting)
• Forwarded recommendation of approval for Ordinance 2020-35 (AG to I-2 zoning) to City Council (4-1, Baker dissenting)
• Forwarded recommendation of approval for Resolution 2020-26 (Cody Cove final plat) to City Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation of approval for Resolution 2020-27 (Lake Moody Estates preliminary plat) to City Council (unanimous, Sullivan abstained)
• Forwarded recommendation of approval for Resolution 2020-29 (Magnolia Groves preliminary plat) to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved October 19, 2020 Planning & Zoning minutes (unanimous)

City Council Special Meeting

The Frostproof City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss two items: the FFA Barn and the 'Fire it Up Frostproof' BBQ event. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are listed under 'New Business' for discussion. The meeting also includes public comments.

• FFA Barn discussion
• Fire it Up Frostproof BBQ discussion
• Public comments

The Frostproof City Council discussed two new business items. For the FFA pole barn, Council agreed to look into tearing down the Women's Club, removing fencing at Henderson Field, and placing the barn there, with final decisions to come later. For the annual BBQ, Council agreed to explore a late March Backyard BBQ event and cancel the February SCA BBQ competition, with the Mayor to contact Nucor about their interest.

• Agreed to explore tearing down the Women's Club and placing the FFA pole barn near Henderson Field
• Agreed to look into a late March Backyard BBQ event and cancel the February SCA BBQ competition
• Agreed to consider creating a yearly list of city events to send to businesses for sponsorship

City Council Special Meeting

The Frostproof City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss current railroad crossing paving repairs work. The agenda includes this discussion as new business, along with public comments. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on current railroad crossings paving repairs work
• Public comments period

The City Council approved a $53,604.50 quote from G&G to repair railroad crossings on 3rd St, 8th St, and 9th St, and approved a $41,285.55 invoice for completed work on Wall St, B St, and F St. Both motions passed unanimously. The higher costs were due to unforeseen issues like missing road base and railroad ties under the asphalt.

• Approved $53,604.50 quote for 3rd St, 8th St, and 9th St railroad crossing repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $41,285.55 invoice for Wall St, B St, and F St railroad crossing repairs (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comments, a proclamation, and several action items. Key decisions include the second reading of the revised FY 2019-2020 budget ordinance and the first reading of an amendment to the Cody Cove Planned Unit Development. The council will also consider contracts for IT services, building repairs, and wastewater treatment upgrades, plus a special event request.

• Ordinance 2020-31: Adoption of revised FY 2019-2020 budget (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 2020-33: Amendment of Cody Cove PUD (1st reading)
• Resolution 2020-20: Christmas Parade road closure on SR 17
• Approval of SEMCO bid for City Barn interior repairs
• Approval of Wastewater Treatment Plant interior repairs and upgrades

City Council Special Meeting

The Frostproof City Council is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: an update on the city's water system, presented with an attached water system presentation. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, invocation, pledge, roll call, public comments, council comments, and adjournment.

• Update on City's Water System with attached presentation (Water_system_presentation.pdf)
• Public comments period
• Council comments period

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council approved Ordinance 2020-30, rezoning 2.80 acres at 4th St SW and SR17 from Light Industrial (I-1) to Heavy Industrial (I-2) for a window manufacturing plant, and Ordinance 2020-31, adopting the revised FY 2019-2020 budget. Both passed unanimously by roll call. The council also approved a septic-to-sewer conversion agreement with Kimley-Horn and disposal of three broken grinder pumps. Discussions on a pole barn with FFA Alumni, the Fire it Up BBQ event, and adding a stormwater fee to the tax roll were deferred to future workshops or dates.

• Approved Ordinance 2020-30 rezoning 2.80 acres to Heavy Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-31 revised FY 2019-2020 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Kimley-Horn septic to sewer conversion agreement (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of 3 broken grinder pumps (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 19, 2020 (unanimous)
• Consensus to hold workshop with FFA Alumni on pole barn location
• Consensus to hold workshop on future of Fire it Up BBQ event
• Consensus to revisit stormwater fee on tax roll at later date

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Frostproof Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a preliminary plat for an 8-lot residential subdivision on 8.377 acres north of Cody Villa Road. The board also unanimously recommended denial of a zoning change from Light Industrial (I-1) to Heavy Industrial (I-2) for a 2.80-acre parcel at 4th Street SW and Scenic Highway, citing lack of applicant information. Both recommendations go to the City Council for final action.

• Approved preliminary plat recommendation for 8-lot subdivision on Cody Villa Rd (unanimous)
• Denied recommendation for zoning change I-1 to I-2 at 4th St & Scenic Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved October 5, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council approved four ordinances on second reading, changing future land use and zoning for two properties to allow residential development: 4.50 acres at Lake Moody Road South and Eddie Flood Road (Ordinances 2020-24 and 2020-25) and 3.50 acres at 9th Street East and Thompson Avenue (Ordinances 2020-26 and 2020-27). Council Member Hutto abstained from the latter two votes due to a conflict of interest. The council also approved the annexation of 1.04 acres on US Highway 27 (Ordinance 2020-29), two final plats for single-family homes, a police pension check request, and a Board of Zoning Appeals appointment. Discussion on the Henderson/Dunham Field agreement was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2020-24, changing future land use of 4.50 acres at Lake Moody Rd S & Eddie Flood Rd from County Agriculture/Residential Rural to City Residential Low (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-25, changing zoning of 4.50 acres at Lake Moody Rd S & Eddie Flood Rd from County A/RR to City R1-B Single Family Low Density (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-26, changing future land use of 3.50 acres at E 9th St & Thompson Ave from Agriculture and Recreation to Residential Medium (unanimous; Hutto abstained)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-27, changing zoning of 3.50 acres at E 9th St & Thompson Ave from Agriculture to R1-D Mixed Residential High Density (unanimous; Hutto abstained)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-29, annexing approximately 1.04 acres on US Highway 27 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2020-21, final plat of 1.76 acres into 6 lots for single-family homes at 6th St & Oak Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2020-22, final plat of 10 acres into 4 lots for single-family homes on Scenic Hwy North (unanimous)
• Approved $18,638.31 check request to First State Trust Company for police pension employer contribution (unanimous); appointed Adam Soto to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)

City Council Final Millage and Budget Hearing

The Frostproof City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2020-24, setting the ad valorem millage rate at 6.5530 per $1,000 for fiscal year 2020-2021, equal to the rolled-back rate. The council also unanimously approved Ordinance 2020-28 on second reading, adopting the city budget for October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. No public comments were made during either hearing.

• Adopted Resolution 2020-24, millage rate of 6.5530 per $1,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2020-28, FY 2020-2021 budget (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 2020-21, annexing approximately 4.50 acres on Lake Moody Rd S, despite one public comment opposing it. The council also accepted a bid from Purvis Gray to serve as the city's auditor, passing 3-2. Additionally, the council approved Resolution 2020-19 to apply for a State Revolving Fund loan, with the city responsible for $15,700 after 80% loan forgiveness. All other items, including a preliminary plat and several first-reading ordinances, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 2020-21 (2nd reading) to annex ~4.50 acres on Lake Moody Rd S (unanimous roll call)
• Accepted Purvis Gray as city auditor, 3-2 (Mayor Albert and Council Member Hutto dissenting)
• Approved Resolution 2020-19 for State Revolving Fund loan application; city to pay $15,700 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for 4 lots on Scenic Hwy North (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-24 (1st reading) to change Future Land Use on Lake Moody S & Eddie Flood Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-25 (1st reading) to change zoning on Lake Moody S & Eddie Flood Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-29 (1st reading) to annex ~1.04 acres on US Highway 27 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Sept 10, 14, and 15 meetings (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate approved the July 15 and August 19, 2020 meeting minutes. Three first-offense code violations were addressed, each with a compliance deadline of September 26, 2020, after which a $100 per day fine would accrue. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 15, 2020 and August 19, 2020 meeting minutes
• Gave Markenly Castor until Sept 26, 2020 to correct weed/vegetation violation at 16 Alabama St or face $100/day fine
• Gave Jose Capriolo until Sept 26, 2020 to correct garbage/trash and weed violations at 318 Chesney Blvd or face $100/day fine
• Gave DSV SPV2 LLC until Sept 26, 2020 to correct weed/vegetation violation at 13 E 8th St or face $100/day fine

City Council Tentative Millage and Budget Hearing

The Frostproof City Council tentatively adopted a millage rate of 6.5530 per $1,000 for fiscal year 2020-2021, which is equal to the rolled-back rate, via Resolution 2020-23. The council also tentatively adopted the FY 2020-2021 budget on first reading via Ordinance 2020-28. Both votes passed unanimously by roll call. A final budget hearing is scheduled for September 22, 2020 at 5:05 p.m.

• Tentatively adopted millage rate of 6.5530 per $1,000 for FY 2020-21 (Resolution 2020-23), unanimous roll call vote
• Tentatively adopted FY 2020-21 budget on first reading (Ordinance 2020-28), unanimous roll call vote
• Scheduled final budget hearing for September 22, 2020 at 5:05 p.m.

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council unanimously approved ordinances to change the future land use and zoning of about 2.80 acres at the southwest intersection of 4th Street and Scenic Highway (SR17) from Commercial to Industrial and from Commercial General (CG) to Light Industrial (I-1), respectively, to allow for a future window manufacturing plant. The council also approved several other items, including annexation of land on Lake Moody Rd, land-use and zoning changes for property at East 9th St & Thompson Ave, a preliminary plat for six single-family homes, and various funding reallocations and purchases. A budget discussion led to a consensus to hold another budget workshop on September 14, 2020.

• Approved Ordinance 2020-22 changing future land use of 2.80 acres at 4th St & SR17 from Commercial to Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-23 changing zoning of 2.80 acres at 4th St & SR17 from Commercial General (CG) to Light Industrial (I-1) (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-21 annexing approximately 4.50 acres on Lake Moody Rd S (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-26 with amendment to change future land use of 3.50 acres at East 9th St & Thompson Ave to Residential Medium (unanimous, Hutto abstained)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-27 changing zoning of 3.50 acres at East 9th St & Thompson Ave from Agriculture (AG) to Mixed Residential High Density (R1-D) (unanimous, Hutto abstained)
• Approved preliminary plat for 6 Oaks, six single-family lots at 6th St & Oak Ave (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 CFRPC Planning Advisory Services Agreement for FY 2020-2021 (unanimous)
• Approved reallocating $23,153.77 for Citrus Drive Water Main Loop Project (unanimous)

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council held a budget workshop and voted to keep the millage rate at 6.9705, the same as the previous year, for the 2020/2021 fiscal year. The motion passed 4-1, with Vice Mayor Gravley dissenting. The approved rate will require $39,460 from reserves, the lowest reserve draw among the three options presented.

• Approved millage rate of 6.9705 for FY 2020/21, using $39,460 from reserves (4-1)

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council held a budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2020/2021 and approved $130,500 in capital expenditures, with specific reductions to several items. The proposed General Fund budget is based on the current millage rate of 6.9705 and a 3.5% cost of living increase. Some capital items were moved to the current fiscal year, while others were removed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $130,500 in capital requests for FY 2020/21
• Reduced Safety Trailer to $2,500
• Reduced Emergency Lights to $4,000
• Reduced Pavilions to $3,000
• Reduced Beach Sand to $3,000
• Moved Fire Truck, Carry All Golf Cart, 1/2 Ton Truck, and Utility Bed Truck to current fiscal year
• Removed Cemetery Survey, Radio System, Henderson Irrigation, and Dunham Improvements

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council held a budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2020/2021. Council agreed on a preliminary millage rate of 7.00, declining to roll back or greatly increase it. They also agreed on Capital Improvements from Column 4, with minor changes pending more information at the next budget meeting on August 17, 2020.

• Agreed on preliminary millage rate of 7.00 for FY 2020/2021
• Agreed on Capital Improvements from Column 4, with minor changes pending further information
• Scheduled next budget meeting for August 17, 2020

Regular City Council Meeting

The Council approved a $224,440 city loan at 1.5% interest over 7 years for a new fire truck, with Council Member True abstaining as she had not yet been sworn in. They also approved first readings of four ordinances to rezone two properties from agricultural to residential low density, and continued moratoriums on residential and commercial impact fees. The Council adopted a lien satisfaction policy, created an audit committee, and approved several contracts and purchases.

• Approved $224,440 city loan for fire truck at 1.5% for 7 years (unanimous, True abstained)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-17 first reading: 3.53 acres on 5th St W from Agriculture to Residential Low (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-18 first reading: 3.53 acres on 5th St W from AG to R-1B (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-19 first reading: 10 acres on Scenic Hwy N from Agriculture to Residential Low (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-20 first reading: 10 acres on Scenic Hwy N from AG to R-1B (unanimous)
• Continued residential impact fee moratorium (4-1, Brewer dissenting)
• Continued commercial impact fee moratorium (4-1, Brewer dissenting)
• Approved $14,500 reallocation for grant services contract with Angie Brewer & Associates (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council approved three annexation ordinances (Whidden's Mobile Home Park, Otto Ullrich V Trust, and Cody Cove Lane right-of-way), appointed Tashana True to fill a vacant council seat, and re-elected Jon Albert as Mayor and Austin Gravley as Vice Mayor. The council also adopted the annual fire assessment rates for 2020-2021 and approved several financial items, including a lien release, a check request for police pension, and reallocation of funds for water treatment. A discussion on financing for a new fire apparatus was tabled.

• Approved Ordinance 2020-09 annexing Whidden's Mobile Home Park (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-11 annexing Otto Ullrich V Trust property (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-12 annexing Cody Cove Lane right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved lien release for 4 Sebring Industrial properties at $5,240 each (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-16 for annexation of 1339 N Lake Reedy Blvd (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2020-16 setting fire assessment rates (unanimous)
• Appointed Tashana True to Council Seat #4 (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on financing for 2020 fire apparatus (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate approved prior minutes, withdrew one case due to confusing language, and set compliance deadlines with $100-per-day fines for four property violations. One old violation was rescinded because it was filed against the wrong address. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 20, 2019 meeting minutes
• Withdrew CFP-2019-39 (Markenly Castor, 16 Alabama St.) due to confusing language; new case to be started
• Gave Eric Tucker until July 31 to correct violation at 107 W 7th St or face $100/day fine
• Gave Frost Free Properties LLC until July 25 to correct violation at 18 E St or face $100/day fine
• Gave Octavio Rodriguez Monroy until July 25 to correct violation at 415 Chesney Blvd or face $100/day fine
• Gave Christian Valdovinos until July 25 to correct violation at 521 Citrus Dr or face $100/day fine
• Rescinded CE 16-09-08 (Isabel Rivera, 119 W 5th St.) due to wrong address

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council approved several key items, including a new fire apparatus purchase with financing, a 3% garbage rate increase, and a one-time reservoir lining contract. They also approved a lease agreement for the Little House, an initial fire services assessment resolution, and a capital financing plan for the effluent disposal system. The council voted to resume utility cutoffs and penalties with the next billing cycle, and approved a partial lien release and other administrative items.

• Approved Ordinance 2020-08 allowing barber and beautician home occupations (4-0)
• Approved Little House lease agreement (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2020-13 setting fire services assessment rates (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2020-14 for 3% garbage rate increase (3-1)
• Approved loan up to $250,000 for new fire apparatus (4-0)
• Approved capital financing plan for effluent disposal system (4-0)
• Approved resuming utility cutoffs and penalties with next billing cycle (3-1)
• Approved Taylor's Industrial Coatings bid for water tank lining at $45,609.25 (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2020-08 on first reading, amending the Unified Land Development Code to allow licensed barbers and beauticians as home occupations. The council also approved Resolution 2020-12 adopting a wastewater effluent disposal capacity expansion facility plan, and approved a $10,375 invoice from CivilSurv for water system modeling. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Ordinance 2020-08 allowing barber/beautician home occupations (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2020-12 for wastewater effluent disposal capacity expansion plan (5-0)
• Approved CivilSurv proposal P842 for 10-year Water Use Permit (5-0)
• Approved CivilSurv invoice 6226 for $10,375 for water system modeling (5-0)
• Approved Data Sharing Agreement with Polk County Property Appraiser for fire assessment (5-0)
• Approved May 18, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Consensus to cancel July 4th/Lake Day event and roll over $4,800 to next year's budget
• Consensus to allow fireworks for June 8th Project Graduation celebration at Henderson field

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council unanimously approved five ordinances rezoning and changing future land use for three parcels to allow residential development, and approved a resolution for an FDOT road maintenance agreement. Council also decided to reopen parks and City Hall, reduce a code enforcement lien, and approve several financial items.

• Approved Ordinance 2020-03 rezoning 1216 S Scenic Hwy to R1-A (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-04 changing future land use at Fir Ave & 9th St to Residential Low (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-05 rezoning Fir Ave & 9th St parcel to R1-B (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-06 changing future land use at 6th St & Oak Ave to Residential Low (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-07 rezoning 6th St & Oak Ave parcel to R1-B (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2020-10 FDOT maintenance agreement for SR-17 (5-0)
• Reduced code enforcement lien on 31 Graner Dr to $750, due 30 days after probate (5-0)
• Denied sewer charge reduction for 840 Ulmer Rd; bill stands (4-1)

City Council Workshop

The City Council held a required workshop for a Florida DEO grant to expand effluent disposal capacity. No decisions were made; the workshop covered existing systems, projected demands, and alternatives including expanding/re-rating rapid infiltration basins, adding a sprayfield, or a public access reuse system. The meeting was informational only and adjourned at 5:32 p.m.

• Held DEO grant workshop on effluent disposal capacity expansion (no vote)
• Reviewed project alternatives: RIB expansion/re-rating, sprayfield, PAR system (no action)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council unanimously approved two ordinances changing the future land use and zoning of three annexed parcels (about 8.39 acres) on the north side of Cody Villa Road from Agriculture/Unassigned to Residential Low and Planned Unit Development (PUD). The council also approved a resolution supporting a Brightline-Virgin Trains rail stop in Polk County, a $18,500 pavement management agreement with CPWG Engineering, a $82,393.25 sewer line invoice, and two partial lien releases. A billboard discussion was tabled.

• Approved Ordinance 2020-01, changing future land use of 3 parcels (8.39 acres) on Cody Villa Road from Agriculture to Residential Low (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-02, changing zoning of 3 parcels on Cody Villa Road from Unassigned to Planned Unit Development (5-0)
• Tabled Hwy 27 billboard discussion after receiving quotes up to $8,802 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2020-06 supporting Brightline-Virgin Trains stop at I-4 and Hwy 27 (4-0)
• Approved $18,500 agreement with CPWG Engineering for 5-year pavement management plan (4-0)
• Approved $82,393.25 invoice to Killebrew, Inc. for Ulmer Road Sewer Line project (4-0)
• Approved two partial lien releases for $500 each on properties in Alturas and Dundee (4-0)
• Consensus to hire temporary clerical help at City Hall

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council approved Ordinance 2020-04, raising the maximum employee pension contribution from 1% to 10%, and approved a $34,170 water/wastewater rate study. They also approved the Zerbini Family Circus's October 28 event for a $300 fee and two SUEZ water tank maintenance invoices totaling $22,173.40. A procurement policy ordinance was discussed but not adopted; a workshop was scheduled for March 16. The water storage tank maintenance RFP was tabled.

• Approved Ordinance 2020-04, amending employee pension contribution rate up to 10% (5-0)
• Approved $34,170 Water and Wastewater System Rate Study with CivilSurv (5-0)
• Approved Zerbini Family Circus request to use lot between City Hall and Post Office on Oct 28, 2020 for $300 fee (5-0)
• Approved SUEZ invoices #499875 ($10,986.18) and #499876 ($11,187.22) for water tank maintenance (5-0)
• Tabled RFP for full service maintenance program for water storage tanks
• Scheduled workshop for March 16 at 3 p.m. to review procurement policy prior to adoption

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council approved two vendor invoices totaling $65,587 for the Effluent Disposal Capacity Expansion and Ulmer Road Sewer Line projects, both by unanimous 4-0 roll call votes. The council also reduced a code enforcement lien on 812 N. Palm Ave. from $5,600 to $250, with payment due within 30 days, and approved disposal of outdated wastewater lab equipment. No public comments were made, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

• Approved Kimley Horn invoice #15526250 for $15,925 for Effluent Disposal Capacity Expansion (4-0)
• Approved Killebrew invoice #20-095 for $49,662 for Ulmer Road Sewer Line project (4-0)
• Reduced code enforcement lien on 812 N. Palm Ave. from $5,600 to $250, payment due in 30 days (4-0)
• Approved disposal of Wastewater Lab Equipment and Mechanical Convection Oven (4-0)
• Directed Native Imagery to provide 3 more billboard artwork options for Hwy 27
• Ended search for City Manager, supporting Interim City Manager McDowell for the position