Belleview public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will hold a final public hearing and vote on Ordinance 24-15, which would increase water and sewer user rates annually for five years starting March 1, 2025, and change billing from per 1,000 gallons to per gallon. Other agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes, an amendment to the Mi Pueblo impact installment plan agreement, and a lot split update from Development Services.
- Final reading and public hearing for Ordinance 24-15: water and sewer rate increases with 5% annual hikes through 2027 then 0% through 2029
- Approval of December 3, 2024 commission meeting minutes
- Amendment to the Mi Pueblo Impact Installment Plan Agreement
- Development Services report on a lot/parcel split
- Monthly updates from Police, IT, Finance, and City Attorney departments
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Belleview Community Redevelopment Agency meeting will begin with a roll call, then vote to approve the July 16, 2024 meeting minutes. After that, the board will review the 2025 CRA budget presented by Finance Director Marge Strausbaugh. The budget shows $445,175 in total CRA revenue and expenditures, including $214,047 estimated revenue from Marion County and the city and $187,480 of reserved funds earmarked for Cherokee Park revitalization.
- Approval of 07-16-24 CRA meeting minutes (motion to approve as received)
- Presentation of the 2025 CRA Budget Section by Finance Director Marge Strausbaugh
- Budget totals $445,175 in revenues and expenditures for FY 2025
- Estimated $214,047 revenue from Marion County and the City of Belleview for FY 2025
- Reserved CRA funds of $187,480 allocated toward Cherokee Park revitalization
City Commission Meeting
The Commission will hold a first public hearing on Ordinance 24-15, which would increase water and sewer user rates annually for five years and change billing from per-1,000-gallon to per-gallon increments. Other items include a piggyback agreement with Ocala for sidewalk concrete services, discussion of mobile and roadside vendor regulations, and a presentation on the Beautify Belleview Contest.
- First reading of Ordinance 24-15: Water and Sewer User Rates – annual increases for five years, per-gallon billing
- Piggyback agreement with City of Ocala for sidewalk and miscellaneous concrete services (Marcum Enterprises Inc., CIP 230319)
- Discussion on revisions to Mobile and Roadside Vendor regulations
- Presentation of Beautify Belleview Contest winners
- Approval of November 19, 2024 meeting minutes
City Commission Meeting
The Belleview City Commission will consider Resolution 24-21, a restated 2024 fiscal year budget that incorporates changes from ARPA-funded sewer projects and a state-funded water system expansion. The meeting also includes swearing-in of commissioners, approval of prior meeting minutes, and updates from departments including legal services on an opioid settlement interlocal agreement.
- Public hearing on Res 24-21: Restated 2024 FY budget with water/sewer project adjustments
- Oath of office for Mayor Christine Dobkowski and Commissioners Ray Dwyer and Robert 'Bo' Smith
- Approval of November 5, 2024 commission meeting minutes
- Marion County Interlocal Agreement for pooling opioid settlement funds
- Mayoral reappointment to Planning & Zoning Board and administrator candidate interviews
Planning & Zoning Board
This meeting consists entirely of procedural and administrative items: roll call, approval of prior minutes, training, and staff and board comments. No rezonings, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024
- Staff comments on absenteeism
- Training item on agenda
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will hold a final reading for an ordinance regarding water and sewer system development charges. The meeting also includes a presentation for a youth essay contest and a scheduled audience with the American Legion.
- Final Reading: Ord 2024-14 Water and Sewer System Development Charges (Impact Fees)
- DEP Amendment 1 to Loan Agreement WW420762
- Information Technologies: Surplus Equipment
- American Legion presentation regarding wreaths at the cemetery
- Recognition of 'If I was the Mayor' essay contest winners
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will consider a final reading for a comprehensive plan amendment regarding Soul's Harbor and a first reading for new water and sewer system development charges. The meeting also includes a report on the City Administrator's retirement.
- Final reading of Ord 2024-10: Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24-0001 (Soul's Harbor) to rezone from General Business (B-4) to Community Business (B-2)
- First reading of Ord 2024-14: Water and Sewer System Development Charges
- September 2024 Financial Report
- Discussion of City Administrator's retirement letter
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will conduct final readings for three ordinances regarding business murals, special events, and flags, banners, and pennants. The body will also consider the adoption of the Marion County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and review revenue and utility development fee studies.
- Final Reading: Ordinance 2024-11 Business Murals
- Final Reading: Ordinance 2024-12 Special Events
- Final Reading: Ordinance 2024-13 Flags, Banners, Pennants
- Public Hearing: Resolution 24-20 Adoption of MC CEMP
- Presentation: 2024 Belleview Revenue Sufficiency Study and WS System Development Fees
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will hold public hearings to decide the final millage and budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The body will also consider ordinances regarding business murals, special events, and flags, as well as a construction award for the wastewater treatment plant.
- Public Hearing: Res 24-15 Final Millage and Res 24-16 Final Budget for 2025 Fiscal Year
- Public Hearing: Res 24-18 Tentative WWTP Construction Award to Wharton-Smith
- First Reading: Ord 2024-10 Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24-0001 (Soul's Harbor)
- Final Reading: Ord 2024-09 Repeal of Youth Commission Ordinance
- First Reading: Ord 2024-11 Business Murals, Ord 2024-12 Special Events, and Ord 2024-13 Flags, Banners, Pennants
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will meet to discuss the annexation of two specific areas into the city. The board will also review and approve minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing: Annexation of Golf Park Unit 1 subdivision
- Public hearing: Annexation of The Fountains at Golf Park subdivision
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is meeting to consider a tentative 2025 fiscal year budget of $28,362,976 and a tentative operating millage rate of 5.0000 mills. The body will also discuss the establishment of the Bellehaven CDD and the creation of a Youth Council.
- Resolution 24-12: Tentative 2025 FY budget totaling $28,362,976
- Resolution 24-11: Tentative operating millage rate of 5.0000 mills
- Ord 2024-08: Final reading to establish Bellehaven CDD
- Res 24-14: Creation of Youth Council and Ord 2024-09 to repeal Youth Commission Ordinance
- Developer agreements for Bellehaven Phase 2 (A-Plus Homes Inc), Raya Investments LLC, and FreeUp Storage Belleview LLC
City Commission Meeting
The Belleview City Commission will approve the minutes from the August 6 budget workshop and consider several development-related public hearings. Items include the final reading of Ordinance 2024-07 on easements on plats, first readings of Ordinance 2024-08 establishing the Bellehaven Community Development District and a resolution for Autumn Glen Phase 2. The commission will also vote on the preliminary plat for Bellehaven Phase 2 and Spine Road.
- Approve the 08-06-24 Budget Workshop and Commission Meeting Minutes
- Final reading of Ord 2024-07 Easements on Plats
- First reading of Ord 2024-08 establishing the Bellehaven Community Development District
- Approve Resolution 24-09 Autumn Glen Phase 2 Final Plat
- Approve Bellehaven Phase 2 and Spine Road preliminary plat
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a small scale comprehensive plan amendment. The board will also review minutes from the July 9, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing for Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment, PIDs 38510-005-00 and 38510-005-03
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will conduct first-reading public hearings for ordinances regarding easements on plats and the establishment of the Bellehaven CDD. The body will also consider a final plat for Autumn Glen Phase 2 and review a bad debt write-off for the 2024 fiscal year.
- Public Hearing: Ord 2024-07 regarding Easements on Plats
- Public Hearing: Ord 2024-08 establishing Bellehaven CDD
- Public Hearing: Resolution 24-09 for Autumn Glen Phase 2 Final Plat
- Finance Department: 2024 FY Bad Debt write-off
- Development Services: Mural approval for a pawn shop
City Commission Meeting
The Belleview City Commission will approve the minutes from the July 2, 2024 meeting, accept a Certified Municipal Clerk presentation for Clerk Moody, administer the oath of office to Police Officer Trent Brown, and hold a final reading vote on Ordinance 2024‑06 to consent to the inclusion of parcels in the Lake Weir Gardens Improvement Area. The ordinance would allow those parcels to be assessed for road improvements under a 15‑year county plan.
- Approve minutes for the 07‑02‑2024 Commission meeting
- Certified Municipal Clerk presentation for Clerk Moody
- Oath of Office administered to Police Officer Trent Brown
- Final reading public hearing and motion to approve Ord 2024‑06 Lake Weir Gardens Improvement Area
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Community Redevelopment Agency will review the proposed 2025 budget year capital projects. The meeting includes a discussion on funding and expenditures for park improvements and will conclude with a capital budget workshop.
- Lake Lillian Park: Proposed playground expansion ($500,000), restrooms construction ($225,000), and parking lot construction ($150,000)
- Lake Lillian Park: Proposed paved walking trail with low-level lighting ($200,000)
- Cherokee Park: Proposed drainage, sidewalks, and parking ($450,000)
- Cherokee Park: Proposed playground ($500,000) and restrooms ($250,000)
- Cherokee Park: Proposed orchard/nut trees construction ($250,000)
Planning & Zoning Board
This agenda lists only standard procedural items for the July 9, 2024 meeting. The board will review minutes from March 12, 2024, and attend a training session on annexations. No rezoning, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.
- Review of minutes from March 12, 2024
- Training session on annexations
- Public comments on non-agenda items
- Staff and board comments
City Commission Meeting
The Belleview City Commission approved switching the city’s employee retirement plan administrator to the Florida League of Cities and finalized Ordinance 2024-05 to update medical marijuana facility location rules to match state statute. Commissioners also took first reading on a Marion County road assessment that would charge Belleview property owners over a 15-year period, and directed staff to proceed with establishing the Bellehaven Community Development District to finance local infrastructure.
- Ordinance 2024-05 (Final Reading): Updates medical marijuana facility location restrictions near churches and daycares to comply with Florida Statute 381.986.
- Resolution 24-07: Switches administration of the City’s 401(a) and 457(b) retirement plans from Mission Square Retirement to the Florida League of Cities.
- Ordinance 2024-06 (First Reading): Seeks city consent for a Marion County road improvement assessment covering parcels within Belleview limits over 15 years.
- Bellehaven CDD Petition: Staff directed to proceed with establishing the Community Development District as a financing and maintenance tool for development infrastructure.
- Public Works contract piggybacking: Approves procuring SCADA services through an existing New Smyrna Beach Utilities agreement.
City Commission Meeting
The Commission will hold a final reading for an ordinance updating medical marijuana facility locations to comply with state statutes. Other items include a first reading for the Lake Weir Gardens Improvement Area and discussions regarding pension plan administration.
- Final Reading: Ordinance 2024-05 regarding Medical Marijuana Locations
- First Reading: Ordinance 2024-06 regarding Lake Weir Gardens Improvement Area
- Resolution 24-06: Termination of Mission Square Retirement / Plan Administration
- Resolution 24-07: FMPTF Pension Plan administration
- Petition to Establish Bellehaven CDD presentation
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing progress on local park areas and financial status. Discussions include planned improvements for the Lake Lillian area and planning phases for Cherokee Park.
- Lake Lillian Area: Shade cover completed; walking path, stage, playground, and restroom improvements discussed
- Cherokee Park: Project currently in design phase of planning
- 2024 DBCRA Budget: Total revenues and expenditures of $405,175
City Commission Meeting
The Commission will hold a first reading for Ordinance 2024-05 to update city code regarding medical marijuana facility locations. This change aligns city regulations with Florida Statute 381.986 regarding distance requirements near schools and other properties.
- Public Hearing: First Reading of Ord 2024-05 Medical Marijuana Location
- Proclamation: Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week
Code Compliance Hearing
The Special Magistrate will preside over a code compliance hearing. The meeting includes discussions regarding three specific case files.
- CASE # EN22-129: PAC 3 PROPERTIES LLC
- CASE # EN23-0185: BACK TO BASIC HOLDINGS LLC
- CASE # EN24-0016: PRECISION LUBE INC
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will hold final readings for the Soul's Harbor annexation and Land Development Regulations updates. The meeting includes a presentation on the Long Range Transportation Plan from Ocala Marion TPO. Additionally, the commission will recognize Public Works Week.
- Final reading of Ordinance 2024-02 for Soul's Harbor annexation
- Final reading of Ordinance 24-04 regarding Land Development Regulations updates
- Oath of office for Police Officer Tylr Shawver
- Presentation on the Long Range Transportation Plan by Ocala Marion TPO
- Proclamation of Public Works Week
City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is conducting first readings for ordinances to update land development regulations and increase certain business tax fees by up to 5%. The meeting also includes an oath of office for a new police officer and several proclamations.
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-03 regarding a 5% increase in business tax fees
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-04 to update Land Development Regulations
- Oath of office for Police Officer Tylr Shawver
- Proclamations for Building Safety Month, Municipal Clerk Week, and National Police Week
Code Compliance Hearing
The Special Magistrate will conduct code compliance hearings regarding three specific cases. This includes new business for Precision Lube Inc and old business for David Marilyn and Joyce Gibson. The meeting also involves the approval of minutes from March 26, 2024.
- CASE # EN24-0016: PRECISION LUBE INC
- CASE # EN23-0091: DAVID MARILYN
- CASE # EN23-0132: GIBSON JOYCE
- Approval of March 26, 2024 minutes