Mount Dora public meetings in 2021

General

The Public Arts Commission meeting scheduled for December 28, 2021, has been cancelled due to holiday schedules.

General

The Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Board will discuss a Home Repair Grant Partnership Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Lake and Sumter County, Inc., and two Community Event & Program Sponsorship applications for Unite the Block Unity Day 2022 and the African-American History Festival 2022. No votes are listed; items are for discussion only.

• Home Repair Grant Partnership Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Lake and Sumter County, Inc.
• Community Event & Program Sponsorship Application for Unite the Block Unity Day 2022
• Community Event & Program Sponsorship Application for African-American History Festival 2022

The Northeast CRA Governing Board approved a partnership agreement with Habitat for Humanity for home repairs. The board also approved sponsorship applications for two 2022 community events.

• Approved Home Repair Grant Partnership Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Lake and Sumter County, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved Community Event & Program Sponsorship Application for Unite the Block Unity Day 2022 (6-0)
• Approved Community Event & Program Sponsorship Application for African-American History Festival 2022 (6-0)

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The Mount Dora City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including final reading of Ordinance 2021-19 for comprehensive plan text amendments, acceptance of a SJRWMD grant for the Overlook Baffle Box, and a request to reduce fines at 1209 Jackson Street. The consent agenda includes an ARPA-related interlocal agreement with Lake County, a contract assignment, two resolutions (roadway designations and hazard mitigation plan), surplus property declaration, meeting minutes, and a holiday closure. The council will also make advisory board appointments, hear presentations, and discuss board appointment terms.

• Final reading of Ordinance No. 2021-19, Comprehensive Plan Text Amendments
• Acceptance of SJRWMD grant for Overlook Baffle Box (Resolution No. 2021-121)
• Request for reduction of imposed fines – 1209 Jackson Street
• Interlocal agreement with Lake County for ARPA grant for AWE Literacy Terminals
• Resolution No. 2021-135 designating Vista Ridge Drive and Innovation Boulevard as City Collector Roadways

The Mount Dora City Council authorized Mayor Crissy Stile to sign a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application for the Donnelly Street Stabilization and Boardwalk Safety Improvements project, approved by roll call vote with no opposition. Council also adopted Resolution No. 2021-135 designating Vista Ridge Drive and Innovation Boulevard as City Collector Roadways, and Resolution No. 2021-121 accepting a St. Johns River Water Management District grant for the Overlook Baffle Box, both by roll call vote with no opposition. Council approved the final reading of Ordinance No. 2021-19, Comprehensive Plan Text Amendments, and voted 4-2 to reduce code enforcement fines at 1209 Jackson Street to $5,000, payable by January 21, 2022, or reverting to the original amount. Miles Beach was appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the consent agenda was approved with changes.

• Authorized Mayor to sign HMGP grant application for Donnelly Street Stabilization and Boardwalk Safety Improvements (roll call, all yes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-135 designating Vista Ridge Drive and Innovation Boulevard as City Collector Roadways (roll call, all yes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-121 accepting SJRWMD grant for the Overlook Baffle Box (roll call, all yes)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance No. 2021-19, Comprehensive Plan Text Amendments (roll call, all yes)
• Reduced code enforcement fines at 1209 Jackson Street to $5,000, payable by January 21, 2022, or reverting to original amount (4-2, Bryant and Stile no)
• Appointed Miles Beach to the Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda with changes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved agenda with changes stated by City Manager (unanimous voice vote)

General

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for December 20, 2021, has been cancelled due to holiday schedules. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to holiday schedules

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora General Pension Board holds its quarterly meeting to review financial reports, discuss coronavirus impacts, and approve paid invoices. The board receives updates from consultants and legal counsel but takes no substantive policy decisions.

• Approval of $22,763.84 in paid invoices including AndCo Consulting ($5,000), ASB Capital Management ($4,894.46), and Brown & Brown ($4,865)
• Addendum to Operating Rules and Procedures (Rule 1, Section 1.7 and 1.8)
• Quarterly reports from AndCo Consulting and ASB Capital Management
• Legal update from Christiansen & Dehner, P.A.

The General Employee Board of Trustees approved $22,763.84 in invoices, appointed Patrick Comiskey as Vice Chairman, and approved an addendum to its operating rules and procedures. The board also assigned the Christiansen and Dehner contract to Sugarman and Susskind as the new board attorney effective January 1, 2022. All votes were 5-0, and the board approved its amended September 17, 2021 minutes.

• Approved $22,763.84 in invoices (5-0)
• Appointed Patrick Comiskey as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Approved addendum to operating rules and procedures (5-0)
• Assigned Christiansen and Dehner contract to Sugarman and Susskind as new board attorney effective January 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved amended September 17, 2021 minutes (5-0)

City Council Regular Session

This is a routine Library Advisory Board meeting with no listed action items, discussion items, or presentations specified on the agenda. The board will call to order, approve the November 8, 2021 minutes, take public comment, and hear the Library Manager's Report and Liaison Report. Future meeting dates and adjournment are also on the agenda.

• Approval of November 8, 2021 Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
• Public Comment period
• Library Manager's Report
• Liaison Report
• Future Meeting Dates

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The Mount Dora Code Compliance Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on two code enforcement cases: one for alleged unpermitted tree removal at 8824 Bridgeport Bay Circle and one for property overgrowth at 1617 Strathmore Circle. The meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2021, at 10:00 am in the City Hall Boardroom. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Case 2021-0350: City vs. Kenneth E. Leyendecker & Donna L. Moody, 8824 Bridgeport Bay Circle, alleged violation of Section 46-23 (permit required for tree removal)
• Case 2021-0308: City vs. Marian A. Christian, Estate, 1617 Strathmore Circle, alleged violation of Section 10-210(a) (maintenance requirements, overgrowth)
• Next hearing scheduled for February 10, 2022

The Code Compliance Special Magistrate heard two cases on December 9, 2021. In Case #2021-0350, the magistrate found a property at 8824 Bridgeport Bay Circle in violation of Section 46-23 for removing three trees without a permit and ordered a $75 penalty by January 9, 2022. In Case #2021-0308, the magistrate found a property at 1617 Strathmore Circle in violation of Section 10-210(a) for overgrowth and ordered compliance by January 20, 2022, with a $250 per-day penalty for continued noncompliance and a compliance hearing set for February 10, 2022.

• Found violation at 8824 Bridgeport Bay Circle for removing three trees without permit (Section 46-23)
• Ordered $75 penalty for tree removal by 8:00 a.m. January 9, 2022
• Found violation at 1617 Strathmore Circle for overgrowth (Section 10-210(a))
• Ordered compliance at 1617 Strathmore Circle by 8:00 a.m. January 20, 2022
• Set $250 per-day civil penalty for noncompliance after January 20, 2022
• Scheduled compliance hearing for February 10, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

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The Mount Dora City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 7, 2021, at 5:30 PM in the City Hall Board Room. The agenda includes a consent item to adopt a resolution for a $351,480 wastewater plant rehabilitation loan, public hearings on four annexation and zoning ordinances totaling 260.71 acres, and a first reading of a large-scale future land use map amendment for Mount Dora Groves.

• Adoption of Resolution 2021-140 for Wastewater Plant #1 Rehabilitation Loan - $351,480
• Final reading of Ordinance 2021-07 for 33.38-acre annexation for Route 46 Properties, LLC
• Final reading of Ordinance 2021-20 for 1.77-acre annexation for FRB Properties, LLLP
• Final reading of Ordinance 2021-22 for zoning change for FRB Properties, LLLP
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-23 for 224.56-acre annexation for Mount Dora Groves

The Mount Dora City Council voted 5-2 to table a first reading of a large-scale future land use map amendment for the Mount Dora Groves project for 60 days, with a community workshop planned before it returns. The council also voted 4-3 to direct staff to prepare an ordinance for the Building Height Advisory Committee to place a charter amendment on the 2022 general election ballot, and separately approved a motion for the City Attorney to prepare a building height moratorium ordinance. Earlier, the council approved a $12 million wastewater plant rehabilitation loan resolution and final readings of two annexations and a zoning change.

• Tabled first reading of Ordinance 2021-24 (Mount Dora Groves large-scale future land use map amendment) for 60 days with a community workshop (5-2)
• Directed staff to prepare an ordinance for the Building Height Advisory Committee to place a charter amendment on the 2022 general election ballot (4-3)
• Directed the City Attorney to prepare a building height moratorium ordinance (5-2)
• Approved Resolution 2021-140, a $12 million wastewater plant rehabilitation loan (7-0)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance 2021-07, annexation of Route 46 Properties, LLC (33.38 acres) (7-0)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance 2021-20, annexation of FRB Properties, LLLP (1.77 acres) (7-0)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance 2021-22, zoning change for FRB Properties, LLLP (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-23, annexation of Mount Dora Groves (224.56 acres) (7-0)

General

The Mount Dora Public Arts Commission is meeting to select public art for Cauley Lott Park, Lincoln Pool or Lincoln Park, Triangle Elementary Joint-use Playground, and the Canoe and Kayak Launch at Palm Island Park. The agenda also includes updates on ongoing projects, budget balances, and the Public Art Master Plan. This is a regular meeting with action items on art selections.

• Selection of public art for Cauley Lott Park
• Selection of public art for Lincoln Pool or Lincoln Park
• Selection of public art for Triangle Elementary Joint-use Playground
• Selection of public art for Canoe and Kayak Launch at Palm Island Park
• Update on Public Art Master Plan

The Public Arts Commission approved the minutes from their October 26, 2021, meeting and discussed potential public art selections for Cauley Lott Park, Lincoln Pool or Lincoln Park, the Triangle Elementary Joint-use Playground, and the Palm Island Park Canoe and Kayak Launch. Members also reviewed ongoing project lists, the Public Art Master Plan update, and ongoing budget balances. No formal final votes or contract awards were recorded for the park art selections or discussion items.

• Approved October 26, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)

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The Building Height Advisory Committee meets to discuss a background report on current building height codes and policies for the downtown area. The report summarizes existing Land Development Code provisions, zoning district height limits, and examples of nonconforming structures. No decisions are scheduled; this is an informational discussion to inform future recommendations.

• Current downtown zoning limits buildings to 35 feet, with 25-foot limit within 100 feet of Lake Dora
• Nonconforming downtown structures exceeding 35-foot limit may remain but cannot be enlarged
• One 1992 variance approved for Shadow Harbor (4th Avenue & McDonald) increasing height from 25 to 35 feet
• PUD projects with heights above 35 feet include Waterman Village (60 feet) and Donnelly Woods (45 feet)
• Historic Preservation Board reviews building height, massing, and design through Certificate of Appropriateness process

The Building Height Advisory Committee elected Lynn Tipton as Chairperson and Joseph Lewis as Vice-Chairperson, both by 12-0 roll call votes. The committee cancelled its December 16, 2021 meeting and instead set meetings for January 6, 2022 and January 20, 2022, with the January 20 meeting moved to 6 p.m. to allow public attendance. Most of the meeting was discussion and orientation on the Sunshine Law and the committee's purpose; no changes to building height rules were decided.

• Elected Lynn Tipton as Chairperson (12-0 roll call)
• Elected Joseph Lewis as Vice-Chairperson (12-0 roll call)
• Moved January 20, 2022 meeting to 6 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)
• Changed December 16, 2021 meeting date to January 6, 2022 (unanimous voice vote)
• No December 2021 meeting held due to member schedules (consensus, not a formal vote)

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The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 16, 2021, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes certification of election results, swearing-in of newly elected members, and election of a Vice Mayor. The council will also consider consent items, action items, public hearings on annexations and zoning changes, board appointments, and reports from the city manager and attorney.

• Amendment 1 to Piggyback Agreement with Seminole Office Solutions for equipment lease
• Resolution No. 2021-122: Application for African-American Cultural and Historical Grant
• Resolution No. 2021-127: FY 2020-21 Year End Budget Amendment
• Ordinance No. 2021-07: Annexation for Route 46 Properties, LLC (33.38 acres)
• Ordinance No. 2021-20: Annexation for FRB Properties, LLLP (1.77 acres)

Mount Dora's City Council accepted certified election results, swore in new members including Mayor Crissy Stile, and elected Marc Crail as Vice-Mayor. The council approved Amendment 1 to a copier lease agreement with Seminole Office Solutions, Resolution 2021-122 for an African-American Cultural and Historical Grant for Cauley Lott Park, and Resolution 2021-127 for the FY 2020-21 year-end budget amendment. It also approved the first reading of the Route 46 Properties annexation (33.38 acres), the final small-scale future land use map amendment, and a preliminary PUD for the same property, plus annexation, land use, and zoning items for FRB Properties, LLLP. Council set a 6 p.m. start time for meetings beginning January 2022 and appointed Gerry Guenther to the Northeast CRA Advisory Committee.

• Accepted certified election results (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Marc Crail as Vice-Mayor (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Amendment 1 to copier lease with Seminole Office Solutions (7-0 roll call)
• Approved Resolution 2021-122, African-American Cultural and Historical Grant application for Cauley Lott Park (7-0 roll call)
• Approved Resolution 2021-127, FY 2020-21 Year End Budget Amendment (7-0 roll call)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-07, annexation for Route 46 Properties, LLC (33.38 acres) (7-0 roll call)
• Approved final Ordinance 2021-08, small-scale future land use map amendment for Route 46 Properties, LLC (7-0 roll call)
• Approved Resolution 2021-44, preliminary PUD for Route 46 Properties, LLC (7-0 roll call)

City Council Regular Session

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider approving 60% design and construction documents for four park projects, including a grant application for Cauley Lott Park renovation. The board will also discuss a facility naming policy resolution and receive updates on cultural and special events. This is a regular meeting with action items and reports.

• Approval of 60% design and construction documents and grant application for Cauley Lott Park renovation
• Approval of 60% design and construction documents for Lincoln Avenue Pool Renovation Phase II
• Approval of 60% design and construction documents for Triangle Elementary Joint-use Playground
• Approval of 60% design and construction for Canoe and Kayak Launch at Palm Island Park
• Resolution No. 2021-123, City Facility Naming Policy

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved 60% design and construction documents for four projects: the Cauley Lott Park renovation plus an application for an African American Cultural and Historical Grant, Phase II of the Lincoln Avenue Pool renovation, the Triangle Elementary joint-use playground, and the Canoe and Kayak Launch at Palm Island Park. The Cauley Lott plan runs about $500,000 over budget, and staff said the grant could remove the need to cut features. The canoe and kayak launch drew the only split vote, passing 5-2. The board also reviewed, but did not vote on, Resolution No. 2021-123 on city facility naming.

• Approved October 18, 2021 minutes (7-0)
• Approved 60% design and construction documents and the African American Cultural and Historical Grant application for the Cauley Lott Park renovation (7-0)
• Approved 60% design and construction documents for Phase II of the Lincoln Avenue Pool renovation (7-0)
• Approved 60% design and construction documents for the Triangle Elementary joint-use playground (7-0)
• Approved 60% design and construction documents for the Canoe and Kayak Launch at Palm Island Park (5-2; Fortenberry and Larkin voted nay)
• Reviewed Resolution No. 2021-123, City Facility Naming Policy, already approved by City Council; no board vote recorded
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m. (7-0)

City Council Regular Session

The W.T. Bland Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving the October minutes, hearing the library manager's report, and discussing a donation of a garden sculpture as an action item. Public comment and liaison reports are also on the agenda. No major policy or budget decisions are listed.

• Donation of garden sculpture (action item)
• Approval of October 11, 2021 meeting minutes
• Library manager's report
• Public comment period
• Future meeting dates

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The Mount Dora City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and approvals, including adopting five-year utility master plans, a neighborhood tree program, and a city facility naming policy. The council will also approve a settlement agreement, a task authorization for Donnelly Park Pavilion repairs, and a mutual aid agreement with Florida's emergency management division. A presentation on the Fire Department EMS program is scheduled, and the council will receive updates from the lobbyist and interim city manager.

• Resolution 2021-130: Five Year Utility Master Plans
• Resolution 2021-128: Florida Division of Emergency Management Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement
• Task Authorization/Guaranteed Maximum Price for CMAR Services for Donnelly Park Pavilion Repairs
• Resolution 2021-129: Neighborhood Tree Program
• Settlement Agreement with Jean Weece

The Mount Dora City Council approved Resolution No. 2021-123, adopting a City Facility Naming Policy, by a roll call vote with all seven members voting yes and none opposed. Council also approved the consent agenda by unanimous voice vote, which included the Five Year Utility Master Plans, a statewide mutual aid agreement, Donnelly Park Pavilion repair authorization, a Neighborhood Tree Program, and a settlement agreement with Jean Weece. Council appointed Deputy Chief of Police Mike Gibson to the Police Pension Board by unanimous voice vote. Council gave consensus to add a discussion item on changing council meeting start times to the next agenda.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-123, City Facility Naming Policy (7-0 roll call)
• Approved consent agenda by unanimous voice vote: Resolution 2021-130 Five Year Utility Master Plans; Resolution 2021-128 Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement; Donnelly Park Pavilion repairs task authorization/GMP; Resolution 2021-129 Neighborhood Tree Program; settlement agreement with Jean Weece
• Appointed Mike Gibson, Deputy Chief of Police, to the Police Pension Board (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Consensus to add council meeting time-change discussion to next agenda

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The Mount Dora Public Arts Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and take action on two items: launching the 2021 Light Pole Banners Call to Artists and voting to accept a private art donation for the Nunan Butterfly Garden. The commission will also review ongoing projects, budget balances, and the Public Art Master Plan update, plus discuss commission reappointments and member reports.

• 2021 Light Pole Banners Call to Artists
• Vote to receive private art donation for Nunan Butterfly Garden
• Ongoing Projects List
• Ongoing Budget Balances
• Public Art Master Plan Update

The Public Arts Commission approved a Call to Artists for light pole banner designs and approved the library's acceptance of a private sculpture donation for the Nunan Butterfly Garden. Both votes were 6-0. The commission also reviewed the Public Art Master Plan schedule, developer public-art funds, and ongoing projects; no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Call to Artists documents for light pole banner designs (6-0)
• Approved library acceptance of private sculpture donation for Nunan Butterfly Garden (6-0)
• Approved September 28, 2021 minutes (6-0)

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The Mount Dora Community Redevelopment Agency Board is meeting to consider one discussion item: approval of a Commercial Visual Improvement Grant Agreement with The Shamrock Building, LLC for property at 104 West Fifth Avenue. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Request approval of Commercial Visual Improvement Grant Agreement with The Shamrock Building, LLC
• Property located at 104 West Fifth Avenue

The CRA Governing Board approved a Commercial Visual Improvement Grant Agreement for The Shamrock Building, LLC. This was the first application for the program in the current fiscal year.

• Approved Commercial Visual Improvement Grant Agreement with The Shamrock Building, LLC for 104 West Fifth Avenue (7-0)

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The Mount Dora City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including approving a guaranteed maximum price for Fire Station 35 construction and design services for Fire Station 34. They will also hold a final reading on a murals ordinance and make appointments to a building heights advisory committee. The consent agenda includes a new city manager employment contract and several contract amendments.

• Approval of employment contract with Patrick Comiskey, City Manager
• Amendment 1 to CMAR Agreement with Wharton-Smith for Fire Station 35 GMP
• Amendment 3 to Professional Services Agreement with ADG for Fire Station 34/Fire Admin/EOC Phase 2
• Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2021-16, Land Development Code Amendment – Murals
• Appointments to Building Heights Advisory Committee

The Mount Dora City Council approved the employment contract for City Manager Patrick Comiskey and passed Ordinance No. 2021-16 regarding land development standards for murals on final reading. Council members also approved construction agreements for Fire Station 35, design services for Fire Station 34/Fire Admin/EOC Phase 2, and made 13 appointments to the new Building Heights Advisory Committee. Additionally, the council authorized the city attorney to hire outside legal counsel for up to 10 hours at a maximum of $250 per hour.

• Approved employment contract for City Manager Patrick Comiskey (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including legal services and utility maintenance agreements (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Amendment 1 to the CMAR Agreement with Wharton-Smith for Fire Station 35 GMP (7-0 roll call vote)
• Approved Amendment 3 with ADG for Fire Station 34/Fire Admin/EOC Phase 2 design (7-0 roll call vote)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance No. 2021-16 for Land Development Code murals (7-0 roll call vote)
• Appointed six city manager nominees and seven council nominees to the Building Heights Advisory Committee
• Approved city attorney request to hire outside legal counsel up to 10 hours at $250/hour (5-2 roll call vote)

City Council Regular Session

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of prior minutes, public comment, and staff updates on Sunshine Law compliance, parks and recreation, and cultural events. Board member reappointments and future 2022 meeting dates are also listed for discussion.

• Approval of September 20, 2021 meeting minutes
• Sunshine Law memorandum and parks/cultural events updates from city staff
• Advisory board reappointments for multiple members
• Future meeting dates: Nov 15 and Dec 20, 2021, plus 2022 schedule

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met to review ongoing city projects and receive updates from staff. The board formally approved the minutes from their September 20, 2021, meeting. No other formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the session.

• Approved September 20, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council Regular Session

The W.T. Bland Public Library Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to review minutes from the September 13, 2021, meeting. The agenda includes a manager's report, presentations, and various action and discussion items.

• Approval of September 13, 2021, Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes

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The Mount Dora City Council is meeting to vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including a collective bargaining agreement with the police union, a new master fee schedule, and multiple city policies. They will also hold public hearings on a preliminary plat, comprehensive plan text amendments, and final readings for an annexation and zoning change. The agenda includes presentations on recreation, tree programs, and football stadium repairs, plus a recognition ceremony.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police (Resolution 2021-111)
• Master Fee Schedule approval (Resolution 2021-116)
• Preliminary Plat for Lakes of Mount Dora, Phase 4C (Resolution 2021-100)
• Final Reading of Ordinance 2021-13: Annexation Scott
• Final Reading of Ordinance 2021-15: Change in Zoning Scott/Whitaker

Mount Dora's City Council approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, a new master fee schedule, and several administrative policy resolutions (purchasing, debt, capital assets, grants). It also approved a minor subdivision plat, a preliminary plat for Lakes of Mount Dora Phase 4C, and final readings of an annexation and a zoning change, both with one no vote. Council gave consensus to withdraw a $1.5 million St. Johns Water Management District grant and reapply for $3 million, and directed no council salary increase this fiscal year.

• Approved Resolution 2021-111, FOP collective bargaining agreement (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution 2021-116, Master Fee Schedule (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution 2021-107, Purchasing Policy (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution 2021-108, Debt Issuance and Management Policy (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution 2021-117, Capital Asset and Management Policy (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution 2021-86, Grants Management & Administration Policy (unanimous roll call)
• Approved minor subdivision for West Subdivision and authorized Mayor to execute plat (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution 2021-100, Preliminary Plat for Lakes of Mount Dora Phase 4C (unanimous roll call)

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The Mount Dora City Council is holding a work session to discuss and conduct interviews for city manager candidates, with the goal of selecting a new city manager. The agenda contains only this one substantive discussion item, along with routine procedural items and a list of future meeting dates.

• City manager candidate interviews and selection

City Council interviewed and ranked four candidates for the City Manager position. The Council voted to begin negotiations with Mr. Patrick Comiskey for the role.

• Approved motion to begin negotiations with Mr. Patrick Comiskey for City Manager (7-0)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the approval of minutes, a stipend for new boulevard banners, and a calendar for themed flags and banners. They will also receive updates on ongoing projects, budget balances, the Public Art Master Plan, and a Sunshine Law memorandum.

• Consideration of art and stipend for new boulevard banners
• Calendar for themed flags and boulevard banners
• Approval of August 24, 2021 meeting minutes
• Ongoing projects list and budget balances
• Public Art Master Plan update

The Public Arts Commission approved issuing a Call to Artists for two new sets of banner designs, with an optional holiday banner call in 2022, and set the artist stipend at $800. Holiday banner production costs would come from a source other than the Commission budget, while any holiday stipend would come from the Commission budget. The Commission also agreed to add two banner change rotations (three per year) and to display Pride flags in June, with that intent to be presented to City Council before installation plans are finalized. A motion to table the banner design item earlier in the meeting was made but the item was later addressed.

• Approved minutes of August 24, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved issuing a Call to Artists for two new banner design sets, with an optional 2022 holiday banner call; holiday production costs outside Commission budget, holiday stipend from Commission budget (6-0)
• Set the next banner Call to Artists stipend at $800 (5-0; Grogan abstained because she intends to submit art)
• Agreed to change banners three times per year, including holiday banners
• Agreed to add Pride flags in June, to be presented to City Council before installation plans are finalized
• Agreed to include East Town in flag display locations
• Motion to table the banner design item was made earlier in the meeting

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The Mount Dora Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss a draft mural ordinance, 2022 Pride Month banners and the city banner policy, along with ongoing projects, budget balances, and the Public Art Master Plan update. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no listed action items or resolutions.

• Draft Mural Ordinance discussion
• 2022 Pride Month Banners and City Banner Policy discussion
• Ongoing Projects List review
• Ongoing Budget Balances review
• Public Art Master Plan Update

The Commission approved the June 22, 2021 meeting minutes. Members discussed a draft Mural Ordinance and potential policies for themed boulevard banners and flags, though no final votes were taken on these items.

• Approved June 22, 2021 minutes with correction (7-0)