Frostproof public meetings in 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider Ordinance 2025-38, which amends the Frostproof Comprehensive Plan text and maps. The amendments are based on a review of Florida Statutes and the 2024 Evaluation and Appraisal Report.

• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2025
• Ordinance 2025-38: Amending Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments
• Review of 2024 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) letter
• Staff report on amendments based on Florida Statutes and community input

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. A public hearing on proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan received no comments. The commission then motioned to forward Ordinance 2025-38, which amends the Comprehensive Plan text and maps, to the City Council with a recommendation of approval; the motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:38 p.m.

• Approved November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-38 to City Council with recommendation of approval (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council will consider several items, including a $1,560,167 amendment to the Polk Regional Water Cooperative agreement for wastewater upgrades. Council members will also vote on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and a conditional use permit for a food truck at 1015 S Scenic Highway. Additional approvals include a $163,257.54 payment to Grade Tech Enterprises for a septic‑to‑sewer project and a lease for a post office at 1 W 1st Street.

• Ordinance 2025-38 – amendment to the Frostproof Comprehensive Plan text and maps per the 2024 Evaluation and Appraisal Report
• Resolution 2025-14 – conditional use permit for a mobile food truck at 1015 S Scenic Hwy (parcel 28-32-04-980000-003180)
• Approval of Grade Tech Enterprises Pay App #5 for $163,257.54 for the 5th Street and Fir Avenue Septic to Sewer project
• Approval of Polk Regional Water Co‑Op Amendment #3 adding $1,560,167 to the wastewater system upgrades (including $1,485,167 for Southeast Wellfield land acquisition and $75,000 for conservation)
• Approval of lease agreement with JLL for 1 W 1st Street as a Post Office, monthly rent $5,700 with a 5% increase each renewal term

The council unanimously approved a $1,560,167 amendment to the Polk Regional Water Co‑Op wastewater upgrade project. It also approved the comprehensive‑plan amendment, a food‑truck conditional use permit, a $163,257.54 septic‑to‑sewer payment, a $20,784.65 pension invoice, and a $27,569.50 code‑enforcement vehicle purchase. The lease agreement for a new post office was tabled, and a motion to seek associate status with the water cooperative failed.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-38 amending the Comprehensive Plan (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution 2025-14 conditional use permit for a food truck at 1015 S Scenic Hwy (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Grade Tech Enterprises Pay App #5 for $163,257.54 septic‑to‑sewer project (unanimous roll call)
• Approved FMPTF invoice I-2025-09 for $20,784.65 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Polk Regional Water Co‑Op Amendment #3 adding $1,560,167 to wastewater system upgrades (unanimous roll call)
• Approved purchase of a 2025 Ford Maverick for Code Enforcement for $27,569.50 (unanimous roll call)
• Leased 1 W 1st St to JLL for post office – motion tabled (consensus)
• Motion to adopt resolution for PRWC associate status failed (no second)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hear a presentation and hold a discussion with the Polk Regional Water Cooperative and the Southwest Florida Water Management District about the future allocation of Frostproof's water use permits. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting includes standard roll call and procedural items.

• Presentation and discussion on future water use permit allocation with Polk Regional Water Cooperative and Southwest Florida Water Management District

The Frostproof City Council met on December 9, 2025 for a workshop. Roll call was taken and a presentation on the city's water‑use permit allocation was given by the Polk Regional Water Cooperative and the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The meeting was adjourned at 4:01 p.m. No resolutions, approvals, or other formal actions were recorded.

Regular City Council Meeting

The Regular City Council meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council Workshop

The City Council will meet for a workshop to hear a proposal from Supervisor of Elections Melony Bell. The discussion focuses on moving Polk County’s municipal elections from April to November in off-years.

• Proposal from Supervisor of Elections Melony Bell to move municipal elections to November

The council heard a proposal from Supervisor Melony Bell to shift Polk County municipal elections from April to November in off‑years. No vote was taken; the item will be placed on a future council agenda for further discussion. The meeting was adjourned at 5:02 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider Resolution 2025-14, a request for a conditional use permit to allow a mobile food dispensing vehicle (food truck) as a permanent accessory on a +/-0.23‑acre parcel at 1015 Scenic Highway South. The parcel is zoned Commercial General and R‑1B. The applicant is Isamel Garcia Garduno. The commission will also approve the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting.

• Resolution 2025-14 – Conditional use permit request for a food truck at 1015 S Scenic Hwy
• Approval of minutes from the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on October 20, 2025

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting unanimously. The commission voted 3‑2 to approve Resolution 2025‑14, granting a conditional use permit for a mobile food dispensing vehicle (food truck) on the parcel at 1015 Scenic Highway South. The motion to recommend approval was moved by Estelle Sullivan and seconded by Charles Baker.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-14 conditional use permit for food truck at 1015 S Scenic Hwy (3-2)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council will hold a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2025-37 to adopt the revised budget for fiscal year October 1 2024 through September 30 2025. The meeting also includes second‑reading public hearings on three land‑use actions: annexation of approximately 3.47 acres on Flood Rd (Ordinance 2025-32), a future‑land‑use amendment changing ~46.90 acres near Cody Villa Road from agriculture to residential estate (Ordinance 2025-33), and rezoning the same area to a Planned Unit Development for 20 single‑family lots (Ordinance 2025-34). Additional agenda items seek approval of several wastewater infrastructure contracts and project orders.

• Ordinance 2025-32 – annexation of ~3.47 acres on Flood Rd (parcel 28‑31‑20‑961800‑000234)
• Ordinance 2025-33 – future land‑use amendment converting ~46.90 acres near Cody Villa Rd from City Agriculture to City Residential Estate
• Ordinance 2025-34 – rezoning of the same ~46.90 acres from City Unassigned to City PUD for 20 single‑family lots
• Ordinance 2025-37 – final budget revisions for fiscal year 2024/2025 (second reading)
• Approval of Kimley‑Horn IPO 046414320 – Wood and Palmetto Ave septic‑to‑sewer conversion for ~28 properties

The council approved the final budget revisions for fiscal year 2024‑2025. It also adopted several land‑use actions, including annexing 3.47 acres on Flood Rd, amending the Future Land Use map for about 46.9 acres near Cody Villa Rd, and rezoning the same area to a Planned Unit Development for 20 single‑family lots. All items were approved by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-32 annexing ~3.47 acres on Flood Rd (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-33 Future Land Use amendment for ~46.90 acres near Cody Villa Rd (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-34 rezoning ~46.90 acres to City PUD for 20 single‑family lots (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-37 final budget revisions for FY 2024/2025 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Kimley‑Horn IPO 046414320 for Wood and Palmetto Ave septic‑to‑sewer conversion (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Kimley‑Horn IPO 046414321 for W 9th St septic‑to‑sewer conversion (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Kimley‑Horn Contract Amendment No. 1 for CR 630 W wastewater extension (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Kimley‑Horn Contract Amendment No. 2 for wastewater treatment facility headworks modification (unanimous roll‑call)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request to allow a 1,100-square-foot single-family home at 311 Simmons St. The applicant, Dewberry, seeks a 15-foot reduction from the required 30-foot rear yard setback to rebuild a home destroyed by Hurricane Ian.

• Approval of September 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Resolution 2025-12: Variance for 311 Simmons St home rebuild
• Hurricane Ian recovery project for single-family home

The Board approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved Resolution 2025-12, granting Dewberry a 15‑foot variance from the required 30‑foot rear‑yard setback for a new single‑family home at 311 Simmons St. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12 granting 15‑ft rear‑yard setback variance for 311 Simmons St (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a first reading for Ordinance 2025-37 to adopt revised budget expenditures for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The body will also consider a road closure for the annual Christmas parade and a planning services agreement. Additionally, the council will review an amendment for a wastewater extension project.

• Ordinance 2025-37: Final Budget Revisions for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
• Resolution 2025-13: Temporary closure of Scenic Highway from 3rd Street to F Street for the Christmas Parade on December 6, 2025
• Central Florida Regional Planning Council Planning Advisory Services Agreement for FY 2025-2026 in the amount of $55,000
• Amendment No. 2 to FDEP Agreement LPA0293 for CR630 Wastewater Extension to extend expiration to April 30, 2026

The council approved the final budget revisions for fiscal year 2024/2025 (Ordinance 2025-37) by unanimous roll‑call vote. It also unanimously approved a resolution to request temporary closure of Scenic Highway for the December 6 Christmas Parade, a $55,000 planning services agreement with the Central Florida Regional Planning Council, and Amendment No. 2 to the FDEP wastewater extension agreement. The October 20 meeting minutes were likewise approved unanimously.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-37 – FY 2024/25 budget revisions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-13 to request Scenic Highway closure for Christmas Parade (unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 Central Florida Regional Planning Council Planning Advisory Services Agreement for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to FDEP Agreement LPA0293 for CR630 wastewater extension (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The magistrate swore in Nicole McDowell as City Manager and approved the September 2, 2025 Code Enforcement meeting minutes. A $600 fine was imposed for unauthorized dumping and excess vegetation at 118 W 1st St. A $3,800 fine plus a $100 per‑day accrual was imposed for excess vegetation and an accessory‑structure violation at 0 S Scenic Hwy.

• Swore in Nicole McDowell as City Manager
• Approved September 2, 2025 Code Enforcement meeting minutes
• Imposed $600 fine on 118 W 1st St for code violations
• Imposed $3,800 fine on 0 S Scenic Hwy for code violations
• Ordered $100 per day fine to accrue for continued non‑compliance at 0 S Scenic Hwy

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Frostproof Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on a Future Land Use amendment that would reclassify about 46.90 acres from City Agriculture to City Residential Estate. It will also consider rezoning the same parcels from City Unassigned to a City Planned Unit Development for 20 single‑family lots. Additional items include adding two new residential categories to the Comprehensive Plan and updating the Unified Land Development Code with new residential districts.

• Approve Future Land Use amendment from City Agriculture to City Residential Estate for ~46.90 acres near Cody Villa Road
• Approve rezoning of the same parcels from City Unassigned to City PUD for twenty single‑family residential lots
• Add “Residential Rural (RR)” and “Residential Transitional (RT)” categories to the Future Land Use element of the Comprehensive Plan
• Amend the Unified Land Development Code to create new residential districts RR, RT, and R‑1 and update related tables

The Frostproof Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a Future Land Use amendment that changes four parcels from City Agriculture to City Residential Estate. It also approved rezoning the same parcels from City Unassigned to a Planned Unit Development for 20 single‑family lots. The commission added two new Future Land Use categories, Residential Rural (RR) and Residential Transitional (RT), to the Comprehensive Plan. Finally, it amended the Unified Land Development Code to create three new residential districts (RR, RT, R‑1) and updated related tables.

• Approved Future Land Use amendment from City Agriculture to City Residential Estate (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from City Unassigned to City PUD for 20 single‑family lots (unanimous)
• Approved addition of Residential Rural (RR) and Residential Transitional (RT) categories to Future Land Use Element (unanimous)
• Approved amendment of Unified Land Development Code to add RR, RT, and R‑1 residential districts (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will review requests to rezone approximately 46.90 acres on Cody Villa Road for single-family homes. The body is also considering city-initiated amendments to create new residential land use categories and zoning districts. Additionally, the council will review a request for street closures for a church event.

• Ordinance 2025-33: Change 46.90 acres on Cody Villa Road from City Agriculture to City Residential Estate
• Ordinance 2025-34: Rezone 46.90 acres on Cody Villa Road to PUD for 20 single-family residential lots
• Ordinance 2025-35: Add Residential Rural (RR) and Residential Transitional (RT) land use categories
• Ordinance 2025-36: Create new zoning districts RR, RT, and R-1 (Single Family Residential)
• Request for street closures on N Oak Avenue, Devane Street, and West A Street for First Baptist Church Trunk-Or-Treat

The council approved the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted four ordinances that change the future land‑use map, rezone four parcels to a Planned Unit Development, add two new future land‑use categories, and amend residential zoning districts, all unanimously. It also approved street closures for the First Baptist Church Trunk‑Or‑Treat event.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-33 to change future land use of four parcels to City Residential Estate (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-34 to rezone four parcels to City PUD for 20 single‑family lots (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-35 to add Residential Rural and Residential Transitional categories to the Future Land Use Element (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-36 to amend residential zoning districts, creating RR, RT, and R‑1 districts and changing RT lot width to 125 ft (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved First Baptist Church request for Trunk‑Or‑Treat street closures on Oct 25 (unanimous)
• Approved the Breast Cancer Awareness Month proclamation (motion passed unanimously)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review a request to subdivide a property into residential lots. The body will also vote on the approval of minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting.

• Preliminary subdivision plat approval for Lake Reedy Estates on ±5.27 acres at the northeast intersection of Lake Reedy Blvd and Mullinsville Road
• Proposal to subdivide property into 6 residential lots for 6 single family homes

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the preliminary subdivision plat for Lake Reedy Estates, a 5.27‑acre site to be divided into six residential lots, and forwarded the recommendation to the City Council.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary subdivision plat for Lake Reedy Estates (5.27 acres, 6 lots) and forwarded to Council with recommendation of approval (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a second reading on Ordinance 2025-30 to rezone approximately 5.27 acres at the northeast intersection of Lake Reedy Blvd and Mullinsville Road from County A/RR to a Planned Unit Development. The meeting also includes consideration of an annexation of about 3.47 acres on Flood Rd (Ordinance 2025-32) and approval of a preliminary subdivision plat for the same Lake Reedy Estates parcel. Additional items are a presentation of the FY 2023/2024 audit, review of landscape and mowing service bids, and a recommendation to award the Veterans Way improvement contract to Grade Tech Enterprises for $21,300.

• Ordinance 2025-30 – rezoning ~5.27 acres at Lake Reedy Blvd & Mullinsville Rd from County A/RR to PUD (second reading)
• Ordinance 2025-32 – annexation of ~3.47 acres on Flood Rd (parcel 28-31-20-961800-000234) for residential use
• Resolution 2025-11 – approval of preliminary subdivision plat for Lake Reedy Estates (5.27 acres, 6 residential lots)
• Landscape and Mowing services bid – bids range from $190,000 to $1,203,235
• Veterans Way improvements – $10,000 budget, recommended award to Grade Tech Enterprises for $21,300

The council approved a rezoning of 5.27 acres at Lake Reedy Blvd and Mullinsville Rd to a Planned Unit Development (4‑1). It also unanimously approved the annexation of 3.47 acres on Flood Rd and a preliminary subdivision plat for the same 5.27‑acre area (4‑1). Additional actions included awarding a landscape contract to Turman's Landscaping and More LLC (3‑2) and raising per‑diem rates (3‑2).

• Approved Ordinance 2025-30 rezoning 5.27 acres to PUD (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-32 annexation of 3.47 acres (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-11 preliminary subdivision plat (4-1)
• Approved Turman's Landscaping and More LLC landscape contract (3-2)
• Approved Grade Tech Enterprises quote for Veterans Way improvements (unanimous)
• Approved increase to per diem rates (3-2)
• Approved Grade Tech Enterprises Pay App #4 for septic project ($206,172.43) (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to continue parking‑lot land purchase negotiations up to $30,000 (consensus)

City Council Final Millage and Budget Hearing

The Frostproof City Council will vote on the final millage rate and budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The proposed rate of 6.5530 per $1,000 represents a 7.93% increase over the rolled-back rate.

• Adopt Millage Rate 6.5530 per $1,000 (Resolution 2025-10)
• Adopt Budget for FY 2025-26 (Ordinance 2025-31)
• Public comments on tax rate and budget

The council approved the tentative millage rate of 6.5530 per $1,000 for fiscal year 2025‑2026, passing Resolution 2025‑10 unanimously. The council also adopted the city’s budget for fiscal year October 1 2025 through September 30 2026, passing Ordinance 2025‑31 unanimously. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Adopted millage rate of 6.5530 per $1,000 (Resolution 2025-10) – unanimous vote
• Adopted FY 2025-2026 budget (Ordinance 2025-31) – unanimous vote

Public Hearing for Tentative Millage and Budget

The Frostproof City Council will hold a public hearing to consider two items. First, they will tentatively adopt a millage rate of 6.5530 per $1,000 for fiscal year 2025‑2026, a 7.93% increase over the rolled‑back rate. Second, they will tentatively adopt the city’s budget for fiscal year October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, in its first reading. The agenda also includes a public comments period and procedural business.

• Tentative adoption of millage rate 6.5530 per $1,000 (Resolution 2025‑09)
• Tentative adoption of FY 2025‑2026 budget (Ordinance 2025‑31, first reading)
• Public comments period
• Reminder: Final budget hearing scheduled for September 23, 2025

The council approved Resolution 2025‑09, tentatively adopting a 6.5530 per $1,000 millage rate for fiscal year 2025‑2026. The council also approved Ordinance 2025‑31, tentatively adopting the budget for fiscal year October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Both motions passed unanimously by roll‑call vote.

• Tentatively adopt FY 2025‑26 millage rate (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Tentatively adopt FY 2025‑26 budget (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss changing the land use and zoning for properties on Clinch Lake Blvd South and at the intersection of Lake Reedy Blvd and Mullinsville Road. The body will also review bids for landscape and mowing services and a road closure request for a yard sale.

• Ordinance 2025-28: Change 2.13 acres at 825 Clinch Lake Blvd South from Agriculture to Residential Low
• Ordinance 2025-29: Rezone 2.13 acres at 825 Clinch Lake Blvd South from AG to R-1A (Single Family-Estate)
• Ordinance 2025-30: Rezone 5.27 acres at Lake Reedy Blvd and Mullinsville Road from County A/RR to PUD
• Landscape and Mowing bids ranging from $192,000.00 (Turman's) to $332,975.00 (Roger Waddle)
• Road closure of East Wall Street from Scenic Hwy to Orange Ave for the 39 Mile Yard Sale on November 1, 2025

The council approved Ordinance 2025‑30, rezoning 5.27 acres at Lake Reedy Blvd and Mullinsville Rd to a Planned Unit Development, with a 4‑1 vote. It also awarded a one‑year landscape and mowing contract to Turman's Landscaping, also by a 4‑1 vote. A special event road closure for the 39 Mile Yard Sale was approved unanimously. Two other land‑use ordinances were postponed until further study.

• Approved Ordinance 2025‑30 (5.27‑acre PUD rezoning) – vote 4‑1
• Awarded Turman's Landscaping a one‑year city landscape/mowing contract – vote 4‑1
• Approved 39 Mile Yard Sale road‑closure special event – unanimous
• Postponed Ordinance 2025‑28 (future land‑use change to Residential Low) – unanimous
• Postponed Ordinance 2025‑29 (rezoning to R‑1A Single Family‑Estate) – unanimous
• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Council decided not to send letter to Polk County to remove city from vessel exclusion ordinance – no vote recorded

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Frostproof Planning & Zoning Commission will consider three land‑use actions. It will decide whether to change the future land‑use designation of 825 Clinch Lake Blvd South from Agriculture to Residential Low. It will also vote on rezoning that same 2.13‑acre parcel from Agriculture to R‑1A (single‑family, low density) and on rezoning a 5.27‑acre parcel at the northeast intersection of Lake Reedy Blvd and Mullinsville Road from County A/RR to a Planned Unit Development. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the July 21, 2025 commission meeting.

• Future Land Use change: 825 Clinch Lake Blvd South, ~2.13 acres, Agriculture → Residential Low
• Rezoning: 825 Clinch Lake Blvd South, ~2.13 acres, AG → R‑1A (single‑family, low density)
• Rezoning: parcel at Lake Reedy Blvd & Mullinsville Rd, ~5.27 acres, County A/RR → PUD
• Approval of July 21, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It forwarded to the City Council a recommendation to approve a future land‑use change of a 2.13‑acre parcel at 825 Clinch Lake Blvd South from Agriculture to Residential Low. It also forwarded to Council a recommendation to deny rezoning of that same parcel from Agriculture to R‑1A and a recommendation, with conditions, to approve rezoning of a 5.27‑acre parcel at the northeast intersection of Lake Reedy Blvd and Mullinsville Road from County A/RR to Planned Unit Development, all motions passing unanimously.

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded to Council recommendation to approve future land‑use change of 825 Clinch Lake Blvd South parcel (unanimous)
• Forwarded to Council recommendation to deny rezoning of 825 Clinch Lake Blvd South parcel from AG to R‑1A (unanimous)
• Forwarded to Council recommendation to approve rezoning of 5.27‑acre parcel at Lake Reedy Blvd & Mullinsville Rd from County A/RR to PUD with conditions (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request to allow a 494.78-square-foot carport at 1851 S Lake Reedy Blvd, which exceeds the required 50-foot front yard setback by 44 feet. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from a previous session.

• Variance request for carport at 1851 S Lake Reedy Blvd (Resolution 2025-08)
• Approval of May 5, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes
• Public hearing on variance request for carport at 1851 S Lake Reedy Blvd

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously denied Resolution 2025-08, which sought a 44‑foot front‑yard setback variance to allow an already‑built 494.78‑sq‑ft carport at 1851 S Lake Reedy Blvd. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied Resolution 2025-08 carport setback variance (unanimous)

City Council Workshop

The council met on September 4, 2025 for a Planning 101 workshop presented by CFRPC staff. No public comments were received initially, and the meeting concluded without any approvals, votes, or actions. The session was adjourned at 5:59 p.m.

Regular City Council Meeting

The Frostproof City Council will hold a public hearing on multiple ordinances to rezone land for industrial and commercial use and change future land use classifications. The meeting also includes approval of construction invoices for a sewer project.

• Ordinance 2025-21: Rezone 75.37 acres to Heavy Industrial along Scenic Hwy South
• Ordinance 2025-19: Rezone 9.76 acres to Light Industrial along North Avenue
• Ordinance 2025-16: Rezone 9.41 acres to Residential Low along F Street West
• Ordinance 2025-13: Second reading of noise control ordinance
• Approval of Grade Tech Enterprises invoice for $431,582.64 for sewer project

The Frostproof City Council approved a series of land use and zoning changes, all by unanimous roll‑call votes. The most extensive change was Ordinance 2025‑21, rezoning 75.37 acres along Scenic Hwy South and T S Wilson Road to heavy industrial. Additional approvals included industrial, residential‑low, commercial, and noise‑control amendments covering parcels ranging from 5.27 to 18.44 acres.

• Approved Ordinance 2025‑21 rezoning 75.37 acres to heavy industrial (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑18 future land use change 9.76 acres to industrial (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑19 rezoning 9.76 acres to light industrial (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑14 future land use change 9.68 acres to residential low (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑16 future land use change 9.41 acres to residential low (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑20 rezoning 9.09 acres to commercial general (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑22 future land use change 18.44 acres to commercial (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑13 amendment to noise control ordinance (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hear requests to impose fines for high grass and other code violations at properties including 115 W 9th St and 409 Virginia St. The body will also set deadlines for owners to fix issues at several other locations.

• Impose $1,800 fine for high grass at 115 W 9th St
• Impose $1,800 fine for high grass at 409 Virginia St
• Impose $1,300 fine for high grass at 355 S Oak Ave
• Set deadline of Sept 12 for compliance at 800 Ulmer Rd
• Continue cases to November 2025 for 1 Colony Ave and 36 E St

The magistrate imposed daily fines on three properties for violations of the excess weeds ordinance. One case was withdrawn at the City Attorney's direction. Several owners were given 10 days to correct violations or face daily fines, and three cases were continued to the November Special Magistrate Hearing.

• Imposed $1,800 fine on 115 W 9th St (Steven C Jones); $100 per day accrues
• Imposed $1,800 fine on 409 Virginia St (Habitat for Humanity of East Polk County Inc); $100 per day accrues
• Imposed $1,300 fine on 355 S Oak Ave (Oliveah Garcia Morales); $100 per day accrues
• Withdrew case at 800 Ulmer Rd (Trent Reid Gravley) per City Attorney direction
• Ordered owners of 118 W 1st St to comply within 10 days or face $100/day fine
• Ordered owners of 0 S Scenic Hwy to comply within 10 days or face $100/day fine
• Ordered owners of 403 Virginia St to comply within 10 days or face $100/day fine
• Continued case at 1 Colony Ave to November Special Magistrate Hearing

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council is holding a budget workshop to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Zach Chalifour of James Moore & CO will present the proposal.

• Presentation of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

The City Council reached consensus to include funding for the Fire Department’s transition to 24‑hour coverage in the FY 2025‑2026 budget. The proposed FY 2025‑2026 budget totals $7,204,147, with $1,583,919 from ad valorem taxes at a 6.5530 millage rate. No other actions were taken; the meeting adjourned without votes on other items.

• Consensus to fund Fire Department 24‑hour coverage for FY 2025‑2026

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The magistrate fined Sebring Industrial Properties Inc $18,500 for a repeat excess‑weed violation. Property owners at 115 W 9th St, 409 Virginia St, and 355 S Oak Ave were given 10 days to correct violations or face a $100 per day fine. Several cases were withdrawn as the properties came into compliance, and four cases were continued to the September hearing. The next Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearing is set for September 2, 2025.

• Imposed $18,500 fine on Sebring Industrial Properties Inc (CFP-2025-54)
• Given 10 days to comply or face $100/day fine for 115 W 9th St (CFP-2025-30)
• Given 10 days to comply or face $100/day fine for 409 Virginia St (CFP-2025-55)
• Given 10 days to comply or face $100/day fine for 355 S Oak Ave (CFP-2025-59)
• Withdrawn case for 202 E Hwy 630 Apt 8 (CFP-2025-17)
• Withdrawn case for 399 W 6th St (CFP-2025-27)
• Continued case for 1 Colony Ave to September hearing (CFP-2025-29)
• Continued case for 36 E St to September hearing (CFP-2025-36)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025‑07, adopting the 2025 Polk County Multi‑Jurisdictional Local Mitigation Strategy. The council also unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with Polk County to collect impact fees. Council members reached consensus to lease the 1 West 1st St. building to the United States Postal Service and to hold a zoning‑district workshop on September 4, 2025. The council postponed Ordinance 2025‑13 on noise control pending legal review.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑07 adopting county mitigation strategy (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for collection of Polk County impact fees (unanimous)
• Leased 1 West 1st St. building to United States Postal Service (consensus)
• Postponed Ordinance 2025‑13 on noise control pending legal review (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled zoning‑district workshop for September 4, 2025 (consensus)
• Scheduled budget workshop for August 11, 2025 (informational)
• Scheduled blood drive for August 18, 2025 (informational)

City Council Workshop

The council held a workshop that included a legislative update presentation. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved numerous land‑use actions, most notably forwarding a 75.37‑acre parcel from City Unassigned to Light and Heavy Industrial with a unanimous vote. It also approved rezoning of a 9.09‑acre parcel to Commercial General and forwarded several future land‑use changes to Council, some with conditions or denials. All motions were recorded with their respective vote tallies.

• Forward 75.37‑acre parcel to Council for Light and Heavy Industrial rezoning, passed unanimously
• Forward 9.09‑acre parcel to Council for Commercial General rezoning, passed unanimously
• Forward 9.68‑acre parcel to Council for Residential Medium with condition to low density, passed 5‑1
• Forward 9.68‑acre parcel to Council for Residential Medium denial, passed 4‑2
• Forward 9.41‑acre parcels to Council for Residential Low, passed unanimously
• Forward 9.41‑acre parcels to Council for Single Family Low‑density denial with PUD request, passed 5‑1
• Forward 5.27‑acre parcel to Council for Residential Low, passed 4‑1
• Forward 5.27‑acre parcel to Council for Single Family Estate denial (no second), motion failed

Regular City Council Meeting

The council unanimously approved several land use and zoning changes, including a major rezoning of 75.37 acres to Light and Heavy Industrial. It also approved future land use changes to Residential Low and Industrial, while denying two rezoning requests to single‑family zones. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-14 – Future Land Use change to Residential Low (unanimous)
• Denied Ordinance 2025-15 – Rezoning to R-1C Single Family Medium (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-16 – Future Land Use change to Residential Low (unanimous)
• Denied Ordinance 2025-17 – Rezoning to R-1B Single Family Low (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-18 – Future Land Use change to Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-19 – Rezoning to I-1 Light Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-21 – Rezoning of 75.37 acres to I-1 Light Industrial and I-2 Heavy Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-22 – Future Land Use change to Commercial (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council unanimously approved the final payment of $119,151.50 to Killebrew, Inc. for the CR630 Wastewater Extension project. They adopted Ordinance 2025-13 amending the noise control code with specific language changes. They also approved a $922,647 interlocal agreement with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for FY 2025‑2026, including $10,150 for emergency dispatch services. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $119,151.50 Killebrew Inc. Pay App #19 for CR630 Wastewater Extension (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-13 amending noise control code with added definitions (unanimous)
• Approved $922,647 Interlocal Agreement with Polk County Sheriff's Office for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $13,536.07 USG Water Solutions invoice for North Tank inspection (unanimous)
• Approved $38,695.66 Florida Municipal Trust Fund invoice for General Employees Pension Plan (unanimous)

City Council Budget Workshop

Council members discussed the City Manager's proposed expenditures for Fiscal Year 2025‑2026. No items were approved, denied, or tabled. Recommended changes will be presented at the next budget presentation.

City Council Budget Workshop

Mayor Michael Hutto called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. City Manager Nicole McDowell presented the proposed expenditures for fiscal year 2025‑2026. The council discussed the proposals but no actions or votes were taken. The meeting adjourned at 4:09 p.m.

Regular City Council Meeting

The council approved Ordinance 2025-08 to annex 6.46 acres on N Scenic Hwy and Ordinance 2025-09 to annex 5.27 acres on N Lake Reedy Blvd, both unanimously. It also approved an $18,675 invoice for the 5th Street and Fir Avenue wastewater extension and a $15,920 quote to replace a 7.5‑ton air‑conditioning unit. The board updated the list of authorized bank signers and amended a prior action to approve an $11,200 quote for B Street ROW cleaning. Finally, the council directed the city attorney to seek an exemption from the Polk County Waterways Protection Code.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-08 annexing 6.46 acres on N Scenic Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-09 annexing 5.27 acres on N Lake Reedy Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved Grade‑Tech invoice #250531-01A for $18,675 wastewater extension (unanimous)
• Approved JC Carson Air Systems quote for $15,920 air‑conditioning replacement (unanimous)
• Approved addition of Candice Cervantes as authorized bank signer (unanimous)
• Amended prior action to approve Advanced Land and Lawn quote for $11,200 B Street ROW cleaning (unanimous)
• Directed Attorney Sabatini to request exemption from Polk County Waterways Protection Code (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The magistrate imposed a fine of $1,800 on Ari Ventures LLC for continued non‑compliance at 14 E Hwy 630, with a $100 daily accrual thereafter. Roberto Morales was given until June 13, 2025 to correct violations at 790 S Fir Ave or face a $100 per day fine. The case for James D. Love at 399 W 6th St was continued to the July Special Magistrate Hearing. The next hearing is scheduled for July 8, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

• Imposed $1,800 fine on Ari Ventures LLC (14 E Hwy 630) with $100 daily accrual
• Set June 13, 2025 compliance deadline for Roberto Morales (790 S Fir Ave) with $100 daily fine thereafter
• Continued case for James D. Love (399 W 6th St) to July Special Magistrate Hearing
• Scheduled next Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing for July 8, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission voted to recommend denial of the applicant’s request to change the Future Land Use map for three parcels near Lake Moody from Agriculture to Residential Low. That motion passed 5‑1, with Charles Baker dissenting. The commission also voted to forward to the City Council a recommendation of denial for the request to rezone the same parcels from Unassigned to a Planned Unit Development. The rezoning motion passed unanimously.

• Recommend denial of Future Land Use amendment (Agriculture to Residential Low) – vote 5-1
• Recommend denial of Zoning amendment (Unassigned to Planned Unit Development) – vote unanimous

Regular City Council Meeting

The council approved the annexation of 6.46 acres on North Scenic Highway for a restaurant and 5.27 acres on North Lake Reedy Boulevard for residential development. It also approved a $13,475 contract to clear West B Street, a $110,148.50 payment for the CR630 wastewater extension, and a $116,850 invoice for Lake Reedy seawall repairs. The fire‑service assessment rates for FY 2025/2026 were adopted with no changes, and two proposed land‑use and zoning amendments were tabled until resubmitted.

• Approved Keeping it Trimmed contract $13,475 for West B Street clearing (unanimous)
• Tabled Future Land Use amendment for Lake Moody Subdivision (unanimous)
• Tabled Zoning amendment to Planned Unit Development for Lake Moody Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Annexation of 6.46 acres on N Scenic Hwy for restaurant development (unanimous)
• Approved Annexation of 5.27 acres on N Lake Reedy Blvd for residential development (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution establishing fire assessment rates for FY 2025/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Killebrew Inc. Pay App #18 $110,148.50 for CR630 Wastewater Extension (unanimous)
• Approved Costello Brothers Marine Construction invoice $116,850 for Lake Reedy seawall repairs (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council unanimously approved the May 5, 2025 Land Use Workshop minutes and the May 5, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting minutes. It also passed Ordinance 2025-05 updating cemetery regulations. Finally, the council approved the Florida Department of Transportation ASH77 agreement to maintain SR‑17 lighting, providing $24,004.41 in compensation.

• Approved May 5, 2025 Land Use Workshop minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 5, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-05 Cemetery Ordinance Update (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved FDOT ASH77 agreement for SR‑17 lighting maintenance ($24,004.41) (unanimous roll‑call)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The magistrate imposed a $5,000 fine, plus $100 per day accrual, on the 14 Lake St property and a similar fine on 97 W 5th St. A case at 1401 S Lake Reedy Blvd was withdrawn after compliance was confirmed. Owners of 760 Palmetto Ave, 14 E Hwy 630, and other sites were given 10‑day compliance windows with daily fines for non‑compliance. Several cases were continued for 30 to 60 days, and the next hearing is set for June 3, 2025.

• Imposed $5,000 fine on 14 Lake St, $100 daily accrual (CFP-2024-91)
• Imposed $5,000 fine on 97 W 5th St, $100 daily accrual (CFP-2024-108)
• Withdrew case at 1401 S Lake Reedy Blvd after compliance (CFP-2025-1)
• Granted 10‑day compliance deadline to owners of 760 Palmetto Ave, $100 daily fine thereafter (CFP-2025-9)
• Continued case at 202 E Hwy 630 Apt 8 for 60 days (CFP-2025-17)
• Continued case at 790 S Fir Ave for 30 days (CFP-2025-18)
• Granted 10‑day compliance deadline to owners of 14 E Hwy 630, $100 daily fine thereafter (CFP-2025-24)
• Scheduled next Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearing for June 3, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It denied Bramhanand Durga's request for a 44‑foot front‑yard setback variance to keep an existing 494.78‑sq‑ft carport at 1851 S Lake Reedy Blvd. Both actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied 44‑ft front‑yard setback variance for carport at 1851 S Lake Reedy Blvd (unanimous)

City Council Workshop

Mayor Michael Hutto called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. and the council members were present, with two arriving later. City Attorney Anthony Sabatini gave a presentation on land use. The council adjourned the meeting at 5:57 p.m. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Regular City Council Meeting

The council voted unanimously to annex about 2.95 acres of land into Frostproof. It also approved a franchise agreement for Duke Energy to use city streets and rights‑of‑way. A cemetery ordinance was amended, and two water‑plant improvement contracts totaling $190,320 were authorized. All motions passed with roll‑call votes.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-03 annexing ~2.95 acres (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-04 Duke Energy franchise agreement (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-05 cemetery ordinance amendment (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Environmental Equipment Services Quote #042325CP1 for $124,380 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Environmental Equipment Services Quote #042325CP2 for $65,940 (previously approved)
• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 22, 2025 workshop minutes (unanimous)

City Council Workshop

The City Council discussed the current rules for Silver Hill Cemetery after hearing from numerous residents. The Council decided to request changes to the Cemetery Ordinance regarding what is permitted on plots. A new ordinance will be drafted and presented at the next Council meeting.

• Requested changes to the Cemetery Ordinance; ordinance to be drafted for next meeting

Regular City Council Meeting

The council approved Ordinance 2025-04 granting Duke Energy a franchise for municipal right‑of‑way use. It also adopted Ordinance 2025-01 (flood‑damage prevention code amendment), Ordinance 2025-02 and 2025-03 (annexations of 258 Airport Rd and 207 S Lake Moody Rd). Additional actions included approving a seasonal Bone Builders class, a repair agreement with REG Architects for City Hall, and motions to review city ordinances and support the county noise ordinance. All measures passed unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-04 (Duke Energy franchise) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 2025-01 (Flood Damage Prevention amendment) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 2025-02 (Annexation of 258 Airport Rd) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 2025-03 (Annexation of 207 S Lake Moody Rd) – unanimous
• Approved Polk County Bone Builders Seasonal Class – unanimous
• Approved agreement with REG Architects for City Hall re‑roof and interior repairs – unanimous
• Motion to review current city ordinances – unanimous
• Motion to draft and send letter supporting county noise ordinance – unanimous

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 19, 2024 meeting. It also unanimously approved the final subdivision plat for Phase II of the Valencia Acres residential subdivision. Additionally, the commission unanimously approved an amendment to the City’s Land Development Code to relocate flood‑damage prevention definitions.

• Approved August 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Valencia Acres Phase II final subdivision plat (unanimous)
• Approved Land Development Code amendment for flood‑damage prevention (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council unanimously approved the annexation of 258 Airport Rd, amended the flood‑damage prevention definitions in the Land Development Code, and adopted a 30‑day moratorium for cleanup at Silver Hill Cemetery. They also re‑elected Mayor Michael Hutto and Vice Mayor Leslie Brewer, approved the Valencia Phase II subdivision plat, and updated the fire department’s media communications SOP.

• Approved annexation of 258 Airport Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-01 flood‑damage code amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted 30‑day moratorium for Silver Hill Cemetery cleanup (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Michael Hutto as Mayor (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Leslie Brewer as Vice Mayor (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03 Valencia Phase II final plat (unanimous)
• Approved update to Fire Department SOP #105 Media communications policy (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Frostproof Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance request from Diana Solis. The board granted an 8‑foot reduction from the required 35‑foot front‑yard setback, allowing a 104‑square‑foot porch on the property at 16 Lynne Ln. The motion was moved by Sandra Sackett, seconded by Estelle Sullivan, and passed unanimously.

• Approved 8‑ft front‑yard variance for porch at 16 Lynne Ln (unanimous)