Mount Dora public meetings in 2023

General

The Mount Dora City Council will consider several contracts and resolutions, including approving a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the new Public Works Facility, a financial reporting services agreement, and an interlocal agreement for roundabout maintenance. They will also hold public hearings on fee schedule updates, employee pay grade changes, and naming the Community Building.

• Approve Amendment 1 to CMAR Agreement with Ajax Building Company LLC for Public Works Facility GMP
• Approve agreement with Milestone Professional Services, Inc. for financial reporting services
• Approve interlocal agreement with Lake County for roundabout maintenance at Eudora Road/CR19/Old Highway 441
• Adopt Resolution 2023-58 approving Master Fee Schedule
• Adopt Resolution 2023-67 amending employee pay grade classifications

City Council Regular Session

The Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board is meeting to consider two action items: a Commercial Visual Improvement Program (CVIP) grant agreement with ARA LP Holdings, LLC, and a High Value Job Creation Grant Incentive Program agreement with Steamroller Studios, LLC. The agenda also includes public comment, consent agenda, and other routine business.

• CVIP grant agreement with ARA LP Holdings, LLC
• High Value Job Creation Grant Incentive Program agreement with Steamroller Studios, LLC

General Employees' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora General Pension Board will hold its quarterly meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, ratify interest rates for returning contributions, and review quarterly reports. The board will also act on paid invoices totaling $22,492.58 and consider periodic distribution changes for eight retirees.

• Approval of paid invoices totaling $22,492.58 including $6,000.00 to AndCo Consulting and $3,368.11 to Sugarman, Susskind, Braswell & Herrera
• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Ratification of interest payment and rates for returning contributions to Jennifer Vaughn
• Approval of periodic distribution changes for eight retirees: Fred Abston, John Bruce, Bonnie Davis, Chester Dixon, Maureen Guscott, Sheila Hayes, Johnna Shamblin, and Jennifer Vaughn
• Quarterly reports from AndCo Consulting and legal updates from Attorney Pedro Herrera

Police Officers' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora Police Officers’ Pension Board will meet at City Hall to approve minutes from September 2023, introduce a new trustee, and set 2024 meeting dates. Quarterly reports and legal updates will be presented, and paid invoices totaling $30,228.16 will be reviewed.

• Approval of September 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Introduction of new trustee to the Police Officer's Pension Board
• Approval of proposed 2024 meeting dates
• Review of paid invoices totaling $30,228.16 (AndCo Consulting, GRS, Salem Trust, Sugarman & Susskind)
• Quarterly reports and legal updates from AndCo Consulting and Sugarman, Susskind, Braswell & Herrera, P.A.

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will meet to approve minutes from the October 25 meeting, review five Certificates of Appropriateness for property changes, and discuss other historic site business. No City Council decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Review Certificate of Appropriateness for 815 N McDonald St
• Review Certificate of Appropriateness for 221 W 3rd Avenue
• Review Certificate of Appropriateness for 435 E 6th Avenue
• Review Certificate of Appropriateness for 711 N Donnelly St
• Review Certificate of Appropriateness for 229 E 6th Avenue

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee held a regular meeting on December 12, 2023, at the Martin Luther King Memorial Center. The agenda was procedural with no formal decisions or votes scheduled. Items discussed included moving a town hall to the next meeting, an art talk by Special Events Manager Chris Carson, and photo name plates for the historic MLK Building.

Library Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Library Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, hear a director’s report, and recommend a resolution to the City Council for adoption. The board will also discuss a library materials review and set future meeting dates.

• Recommendation to City Council for adoption of Resolution 2023-60 (CMAR services for Forest Preserve)
• Library Materials Review discussion

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board will meet to consider adopting Resolution No. 2023-56, which proposes an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the City of Mount Dora. No other decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-56: Amendment to the CRA Interlocal Agreement with the City of Mount Dora

General

The Development Review Committee is holding a no-formal-meeting agenda to review several development requests, including a voluntary annexation and rezoning for a self-storage expansion, a future land use amendment, and site plans for a clubhouse, a Tesla facility, and a car wash resubmission. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Voluntary annexation request for 21901 Hwy 441 (My Place Self Storage)
• Rezoning request for 21901 Hwy 441 (Z23-04)
• Future land use amendment (small scale) for 21901 Hwy 441
• Minor site plan for JPA Trailside Clubhouse Amenity at 30226 Round Lake Road
• Site plan for Tesla, Inc. at 17450 US Hwy 441

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission is meeting to approve minutes from October 10, 2023, hear public comment, and receive an introduction of the new Communications Coordinator, Brittany Haller. Discussion items include a call to artists and commission member terms. The agenda is largely procedural with no action items, resolutions, or ordinances listed.

• Approval of October 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Introduction of Communications Coordinator Brittany Haller
• Discussion on Call to Artist
• Discussion on Public Arts Commission Member Terms
• Future meeting date: January 23, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

Northeast CRA Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board is meeting to consider one action item: approval of a purchase agreement with Debra L. Vallier, PA. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of Purchase Agreement with Debra L. Vallier, PA

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will convene at City Hall Board Room to approve past meeting minutes, introduce a new communications coordinator, and receive updates on park projects and upcoming holiday events. No formal decisions or ordinances are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Introduction of Communications Coordinator Brittany Haller
• Parks update: Pickleball at Summerview, Playground at Summerview, Kayak Rental at Palm Island, Frank Brown Renovation
• Holiday events: Light up Mount Dora (Nov 25), Christmas Walk (Dec 1), Lions Club Christmas Parade (Dec 2)

General

The Mount Dora Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two minor site plan requests: an addition at 138 E. 5th Avenue and a building addition at 338 Royellou Lane. The commission will also set its 2024 monthly meeting dates. Public input is invited for both site plan items.

• Minor site plan for addition at 138 E. 5th Avenue (Project SP23-11), applicant G3 MD, LLC
• Minor site plan for 301 Building Addition at 338 Royellou Lane (Project SP23-12), applicant Baker-GC Development, LLC
• Public hearings with witness swearing-in and ex parte communication disclosures for both projects
• Discussion of 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission monthly meeting dates

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

This regular meeting of the Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next scheduled meeting is December 12, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled

General

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session with consent items, action items, public hearings, and discussions. Key decisions include adopting resolutions on a traffic calming policy, a year-end budget amendment, a public purpose policy, and fireworks launches for two events. The council will also discuss shuttle service parking and the Wolf Branch Innovation District infrastructure.

• Purchase of 2024 Ford Transit 15-passenger van for $61,759.00 from Bozard Ford for Parks and Recreation
• Purchase of FireVent Mobile Training Unit for $93,750.00 from FireVent, LLC for Fire Department training
• Blanket purchase orders to Allied Universal Corp. for Sodium Hypochlorite: $120,000.00 at WTP1/WTP2 and $80,000.00 at WWTP1/WWTP2
• Ratification of purchases outside purchasing policy totaling $49,333.88 from DSK Law for investigative services
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-52, City Traffic Calming Policy

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Mount Dora Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold hearings on 15 new cases, all alleging violations of the Florida Building Code's building permit requirement (Section 105.1). The agenda also includes compliance and repeat violation hearings, and sets a future hearing date of December 14, 2023.

• 15 new cases for missing building permits, including properties on Johns Street, E. 4th Avenue, W. 3rd Avenue, Grant Avenue, N. Orange Avenue, US Hwy 441, E. 3rd Avenue, N. Highland Street, Lincoln Avenue, Shirley Street, N. Grandview Street, S. Highland Street, Highland Street, and W. Old Highway 441
• Future hearing date: December 14, 2023, 10:00 AM

General

The Development Review Committee is holding a non-formal meeting to review two site plan requests: a new Freddy's Frozen Custard on Eudora Road and a minor site plan for 138 East Fifth Avenue. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Site plan review for Freddy's Frozen Custard, Eudora Road, Project No. SP23-08
• Minor site plan review for 138 E. 5th Avenue, Project No. SP23-11
• Owner/applicant for both projects listed as Eudora Road, LLC and G3 MD, LLC respectively

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing on three Certificates of Appropriateness for properties at 223 E. 8th Avenue, 301 N. Baker Street, and 975 N. McDonald Street. The board will also discuss and vote on the 2024 meeting schedule, which includes canceling the November and December 2023 meetings and adding a December 13, 2023 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for an addition at 223 E. 8th Avenue
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 301 N. Baker Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 975 N. McDonald Street
• Proposed 2024 meeting dates, all last Wednesdays of the month
• Cancel Nov 22 and Dec 27, 2023 meetings; add Dec 13, 2023 meeting

General

The Mount Dora Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site plan for a new Public Works facility at 401 Limit Avenue, and a conditional use permit for a conservatory school. The commission will also consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• Site plan for Public Works complex: 77,553-sf building, 17.65 acres, 120 parking spaces (SP23-08)
• Conditional use permit for Create Conservatory School (CUP23-03)
• Approval of September 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public hearing for non-agenda items

General

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session on October 17, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The main item is a public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 2023-44, which would establish a new subscription solar program. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including contract amendments for landscaping and underground duct-line installation, and a code lien waiver for a property on Pine Avenue.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 2023-44, New Subscription Solar Program
• Amendment 3 to landscaping agreement with Commercial Landscape Professionals, Inc. (Trimac Outdoor)
• Amendment 2 to underground duct-line installation agreement with Bellmore Enterprises Incorporated
• Code lien waiver for 914 Pine Avenue (damaged, decayed, or unsafe structures)
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 7, 2023

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss a community cleanup, a submission from the Center for the Arts, and a police department update. They will also approve minutes from the September 12 meeting and hear an introduction of the Code Compliance Inspector. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no formal votes scheduled.

• Community Cleanup discussion with Steve Painter
• Center for the Arts submission by Chris Carson
• Police Department Update
• Code Compliance Inspector introduction
• Approval of September 12, 2023 minutes

CRA Advisory Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss the shuttle program and a parking solution workshop. The meeting includes public comment, approval of minutes from previous meetings, and other business. No final decisions are expected on the discussion items.

• Discussion of Shuttle Program with Misty Sommer
• Parking Solution Workshop discussion
• Approval of minutes from August 2 and September 13, 2023 (special meeting)
• Next meeting scheduled for December 6, 2023

General

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session with several action items, including adopting resolutions on grants management and travel policy, and a public hearing on a minor subdivision creating three duplex lots. The consent agenda includes a lobbying contract, a grant application, and code lien waivers. The meeting also includes proclamations and a discussion on an open letter to combat antisemitism.

• Waive procurement policy and approve one-year state lobbying agreement with Gray Robinson, P.A.
• Approve task authorization with Cathcart Construction for Liberty Avenue Drainage Improvements Project
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-51, Employee Pay Grade Classifications
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-42, Highland Main Lots Minor Subdivision (3 duplex lots)
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-48, Travel Policy

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for four properties. The board will also discuss a 'Demo by Neglect Comparison' under other business. The meeting includes public input opportunities for each application.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 523 N. Donnelly St
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 219 W 9th Avenue
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 936 N. Alexander Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 428 N. Donnelly St
• Discussion of Demo by Neglect Comparison

General

The Development Review Committee is holding no formal meeting but will review two new business items: a site plan for a new Mount Dora Public Works Facility at 401 Limit Avenue and a conditional use permit for a Create Conservatory school. No decisions will be made by the City Council at this meeting.

• Site plan review for Mount Dora Public Works Facility (Project No. SP23-08) at 401 Limit Avenue
• Conditional use permit request for Create Conservatory school (Project No. CUP23-03)
• Applicants include City of Mount Dora Public Works Department and Linn Engineering

General

The Mount Dora City Council will consider accepting the resignation of City Attorney Sherry G. Sutphen, award a new city attorney contract to Shepard, Smith, Kohlmyer & Hand, P.A., and determine the RFP process for city attorney services. The council will also hold public hearings to adopt the final millage rate and budget, and vote on ordinances for a land development code amendment and annexation/rezoning of 19.97 acres on Niles Road. Several consent agenda items include agreements for building services, a federal grant for safe streets, and fee waivers.

• Accept resignation of City Attorney Sherry G. Sutphen and terminate legal services agreement with Roper, P.A.
• Award RLOI 23-GS-016 City Attorney Services to Shepard, Smith, Kohlmyer & Hand, P.A., appointing Andrew J. Hand, Esq. and Patrick Brackins, Esq.
• Final reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-13, annexation of 19.97 acres on Niles Road
• Final reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-15, change in zoning for Niles Road property
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-40, approval of final millage rate

General

The Mount Dora Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for First Presbyterian Church to pave 16 parking spaces at 621 N Alexander Avenue. Staff recommends approval with conditions, including a site development permit. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Conditional use permit CUP23-02 for First Presbyterian Church to pave 16 asphalt parking spaces at 621 N Alexander Avenue
• Staff recommends approval with conditions, including securing a site development permit
• Public hearing for non-agenda items
• Approval of August 16, 2023 meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with routine items: approving minutes from July and August, introducing the new Communications Coordinator, and receiving updates from city staff on parks, events, and budget. No action items, resolutions, or ordinances are listed, so the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of July 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of August 21, 2023 special meeting minutes
• Introduction of Communications Coordinator Brittany Haller
• Parks and Recreation update
• Budget update

CRA Advisory Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the FY 23-24 CRA budget. The proposed budget shows $2,557,093 in revenues and $2,557,093 in expenditures, including a $350,000 StreetScape allocation and a $1,104,400 transfer to general construction. No votes are scheduled; the agenda lists only discussion items.

• Discussion of FY 23-24 CRA budget with $2,557,093 in proposed revenues and expenditures
• $350,000 budgeted for next phase of StreetScape improvements
• $1,104,400 transfer to general construction
• $225,000 for economic development incentives
• $177,000 principal payment on 2013 CRA bonds

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee will discuss the FY 2023-24 budget, an update on the Community Resource and Recreation Center, and a proposed public art crosswalk on Pine Avenue. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the July 11, 2023 minutes.

• Budget update: proposed FY 2023-24 expenditures total $14,187,469, including $13,480,000 transfer to general construction
• Community Resource and Recreation Center update: ground breaking targeted for early 2024, seating capacity 240 (350 classroom style)
• Public Art Crosswalk with Chris Carson: proposed painted crosswalk on Pine Ave by Cauley Lott Park, 6x30 ft, artist selection by art committee
• Retention pond fencing discussion: engineers say code does not require fence due to 4:1 slope; possible shrub planting to deter children
• Economic development incentives: discussion of facade grant program and challenges attracting businesses to northeast district

General

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session with public hearings and action items, including adopting the tentative millage rate, tentative budget for FY 2023-2024, and final fire assessment rate. They will also consider ordinances related to land development, annexation, and zoning for the Niles Road property, and interview firms for city attorney services.

• Resolution No. 2023-36: Tentative Millage Rate
• Resolution No. 2023-37: Tentative Budget for FY 2023-2024
• Resolution No. 2023-28: Final Fire Assessment Rate
• Ordinance No. 2023-13: Annexation of 19.97 acres on Niles Road
• Ordinance No. 2023-15: Change in Zoning for Niles Road property

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board will meet at City Hall to consider adopting Resolution No. 2023-35, which sets the agency’s budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-35: Northeast CRA Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget

CRA Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board is meeting to consider adopting Resolution No. 2023-34, which sets the CRA's fiscal year 2023-2024 budget. The agenda also includes a consent agenda and other business items, but no other specific actions are listed.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-34, CRA Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget

General

The Mount Dora City Council is meeting to hold an executive session related to a special magistrate proceeding in the case MK & AD Land Investments, LLC and AMCO Development, Inc. v. City of Mount Dora, under Florida Statutes Section 70.51. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, moment of silence, executive session, reconvene, and adjournment. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Executive session on lawsuit MK & AD Land Investments, LLC and AMCO Development, Inc. v. City of Mount Dora
• Special magistrate proceeding under Florida Statutes Section 70.51

General

The Mount Dora Development Review Committee is holding a non-formal meeting to review several development requests, including a conditional use permit for a church, site plans for two car washes, a replat, and final plans for townhomes and a subdivision. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting; items are for discussion and review.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP23-02 for First Presbyterian Church at NW corner of 6th Avenue & Alexander Street
• Site Plan SP23-04 for Big Dan's Car Wash at 17580 US 441
• Replat PR24-07 for Storage Unlimited Lot 3 at 1206 Campe Avenue
• Final Plan PR22-14FNLC for Juniper MF Townhomes at 20935 US Hwy 441
• Final Plat PR22-09FNLC for Seasons at Wekiva Ridge Phase 1 at 21245 SR 46

General

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a work session to review the city budget and discuss a shuttle service parking solution. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

General

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and act on several items, including the Lindsay Greene investigation, a pre-annexation agreement for the Mount Dora Groves North and South development, and an amendment to an emergency debris hauling contract. They will also hold public hearings on the first reading of two annexation ordinances and a resolution declaring a state of emergency due to Tropical Storm Idalia. The meeting includes a discussion item on a response to the Lake County Legislative Delegation.

• Direction related to the Lindsay Greene investigation
• Pre-Annexation Agreement with Brochman, LLC, Simpson Family Partnership, Ltd., and Mount Dora Groves Company for Mount Dora Groves North and South Development
• Amendment 1 to agreement with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. for emergency debris hauling and disposal
• First Reading of Ordinance No. 2023-16: Mount Dora Groves North Annexation (143.86 acres)
• First Reading of Ordinance No. 2023-17: Mount Dora Groves South Annexation (80.70 acres)

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing to consider three Certificate of Appropriateness applications for exterior changes to historic homes: a reroof at 229 W 9th Avenue, window replacement at 302 E 6th Avenue, and exterior renovations at 138 E 5th Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the July 26 meeting and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• 229 W 9th Avenue: remove asphalt shingles, replace with classic rib metal roof (1916 bungalow)
• 302 E 6th Avenue: window replacement
• 138 E 5th Avenue: exterior renovations
• Approval of minutes from July 26, 2023 meeting
• Public participation for non-agenda items

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will consider two grant applications totaling $400,000 under the 2024 Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) for improvements to Frank Brown Park and Gilbert Park. The meeting follows standard procedural items and includes public comment and future meeting dates.

• $200,000 FRDAP grant application for Frank Brown Park improvements
• $200,000 FRDAP grant application for Gilbert Park improvements

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to continue its budget discussion. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and other business. The meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2023, at the Martin Luther King Memorial Center.

• Continued budget discussion for the Northeast CRA
• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2023
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for September 12, 2023

General

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session to approve several agreements, including motor repair services, legal representation, and sidewalk improvements. They will also discuss a land development code amendment and financial support for a local nonprofit. The meeting includes public comments and reports from councilmembers.

• Approval of Piggyback Agreement with Tampa Armature Works for motor repair services
• Approval of $5th Avenue ADA Sidewalk Improvements with Faden Builders
• First Reading of Ordinance No. 2023-11, Land Development Code Amendment
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-30, Approving Financial Support for Lake Cares, Inc.
• Approval of Task Authorization with Faden Builders for 5th Avenue ADA Sidewalk Improvements

Library Advisory Board

The W.T. Bland Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving July minutes, hearing public comment, receiving the library director's report, and discussing a library materials review. No action items are listed, so the meeting is largely procedural with one discussion topic.

• Approval of July 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Library Director's Report
• Discussion of Library Materials Review

General

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a work session to review a draft agreement for the annexation of the Mount Dora Groves Northeast area, including utility service and drainage easements. The meeting includes procedural notices and future meeting dates.

• Draft Mount Dora Groves Northeast Pre-Annexation, Utility Service, and Drainage Easement Agreement

CRA Advisory Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee will discuss three items: an informational update on proposed Verizon micro cell towers, a discussion on golf cart parking in the Sunset Park Pedestrian Mall, and the 2023-2024 budget. The board will also approve minutes from the May 3, 2023 meeting. No votes are scheduled on these discussion items.

• Verizon micro cell towers: new verde green metal poles with radio concealment cabinets at locations including N Highland St., Donnelly St., N McDonald St., E 7th Ave., and E 3rd Ave.
• Golf cart parking discussion for Sunset Park Pedestrian Mall
• 2023-2024 budget discussion
• Approval of May 3, 2023 meeting minutes

General

The Mount Dora City Council will consider several action items, including authorizing the mayor to hire an interim city attorney, approving a guaranteed maximum price for downtown streetscape repairs, discussing hiring outside counsel for an employee complaint against the city manager, and settling a disputed billing with Wharton-Smith for up to $50,000. They will also hold a public hearing on a resolution for early equipment procurement for the Public Works facility and consider a School Resource Officer agreement with Lake County schools.

• Authorize settlement with Wharton-Smith up to $50,000
• Approve task authorization/GMP with Faden Builders for Downtown Streetscape Repairs
• Resolution 2023-29 for early equipment procurement for Public Works Facility
• Purchase electric distribution materials from Gresco Utility Supply Inc. for $134,683.50
• Agreement with School Board of Lake County for School Resource Officer Program 2023-2024

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will consider two Certificates of Appropriateness for door replacements at 813 E 5th Avenue and 132 W 9th Avenue. The board will also receive updates on the Simpson Farmhouse and an obelisk marker identification. Public comment will be heard for non-agenda items.

• 813 E 5th Avenue: replace four doors with steel doors and add wrought iron railing
• 132 W 9th Avenue: door replacement
• Simpson Farmhouse update
• Obelisk marker identification

General

The Mount Dora Development Review Committee will review four new development proposals, including final plats, minor subdivisions, site plans, and construction plans for residential projects. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting, which is held under Florida’s public meeting laws.

• Final Plat & Plan for Villages of Loch Leven at 18740 SR 44 by RGC Ventures LLC
• Minor Subdivision for Highland Main Lots at 1251 South Highland Street by SFJNR Holdings LLC
• Site Plan for Yardery at N. Baker Street by GC Development of Lake County, Inc.
• Final Construction Plan for Orange Oaks at Limit Avenue & Highland Street by Wan Work Capital LLC

Public Arts Commission

The Mount Dora Public Arts Commission will meet to approve past minutes, hear public comments, and discuss two artist calls for park improvements. The meeting includes updates from commission members and sets future dates.

• Call to Artists for Concrete Steps at Sunset Park
• Call to Artists for Asphalt Crosswalk at Cauley Lott Park

General

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a budget work session to discuss governmental funds and internal services. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. Future meeting dates are listed, including a final budget workshop on August 28, 2023.

• Discussion of governmental funds and internal services
• Final budget workshop scheduled for August 28, 2023

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will convene at City Hall Board Room on July 17, 2023 at 5:30 PM. The agenda lists only procedural and informational items, including approval of prior minutes, public comment, and routine updates from staff and board members. No ordinances, resolutions, or action items with concrete outcomes are scheduled for a vote.

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss the budget, the design of a Community Resource & Recreation Center, and fencing around a retention pond. The agenda also includes approval of the May 9, 2023 minutes and a public comment period.

• Budget discussion for the CRA
• Community Resource & Recreation Center design update
• Retention pond fencing discussion
• Approval of May 9, 2023 minutes
• Public comment period

General

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a work session to discuss an overview of capital outlay, the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and enterprise funds. This is a discussion item only, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Capital Outlay overview
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) overview
• Enterprise Funds overview

Library Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Library Advisory Board will hold a routine meeting to approve past minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from the Library Director. Two discussion items are scheduled: guidelines for posting flyers and advertisements, and a review of library materials.

• Guidelines for Requests to Post Flyers and Advertisements
• Library Materials Review

CRA Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board meeting scheduled for July 5, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place as the agenda was procedural only.

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board meets to decide on five Certificate of Appropriateness applications for exterior modifications at local homes. One item has been postponed. The board also plans future discussions on Verizon wireless towers in the historic district.

• 308 N Tremain Street – Façade and Porch Modifications
• 813 E 5th Avenue – Porch Modification
• 619 E 9th Avenue – Reroof (shingle to metal)
• 1006 N Alexander Street – Window Conditions
• Verizon Wireless Towers in the Historic District

General

The Development Review Committee meets without formal action to review 11 land-development items, including minor subdivisions, replats, site plans, and final plats. The committee will consider requests from owners and engineers for projects such as Nathan's Corner, Storage Unlimited Lot 3, and Lake Saunders Reserve.

• Minor Subdivision: Nathan's Corner, Fearon Avenue, West Family Trust
• Replat: Storage Unlimited Lot 3, 1206 Camp Avenue, Three Volcanoes Farm LLC
• Major Site Plan: Lake Saunders Reserve, West Side of Bay Road, Lake Sumter Commercial LLC
• Final Plat: Seasons at Wekiva Ridge Phase 1 & 2, Richmond American Homes of Florida LP
• Site Plan: Big Dan's Car Wash, 17580 US 441, Frat House LLC

General

The Mount Dora Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to consider an ordinance amending the Land Development Code. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public participation for non-agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for July 19, 2023.

• Ordinance to amend the Land Development Code

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will decide on several contracts, ordinances, and resolutions during this regular session. Items include approval of amendments to existing agreements with construction and security firms, adoption of ordinances related to golf carts and model homes, and authorization of playground equipment purchases for Summerview Park.

• Approval of Amendment 1 with Cathcart Construction Company for public works projects under $2M
• Purchase of playground equipment and installation for Summerview Park for $150,000
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-06 allowing golf carts on certain city streets
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-10 amending Land Development Code for model homes
• Approval of Resolution No. 2023-24 for aerial fireworks at July 3 Freedom on the Waterfront event

Firefighters' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora Firefighters' Pension Board is meeting to approve minutes and invoices, and to receive presentations from consultants. The board will review the first quarter 2023 financial report and other documentation. This is a routine quarterly meeting with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Approval of invoices totaling $16,042.05, including $12,185.00 to GRS for services through 03/31/23
• Presentation by John Thinnes of AndCo Consulting and Pedro Herrera of Sugarman & Susskind
• Review of quarterly report for period ending 03/31/2023
• Documentation includes HB 3 (Chapter 2023-28) special report and Salem Trust statements
• Notice that City Council members may be present, but no Council decisions will be made

General Employees' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora General Pension Board holds its quarterly meeting to review investment performance, legal updates, and approve paid invoices. Trustees will consider appointing a new trustee and receiving reports from AndCo Consulting and legal counsel.

• Appointment of trustee to fill Roberta Stegemerten’s remaining term
• Approval of $27,527.13 in paid invoices including AndCo Consulting ($7,000) and GRS ($12,455)
• Review of AndCo Investment Performance as of March 31, 2023
• Legal update on General Pension Summary Plan Description revisions
• Approval of periodic distribution to beneficiary Christine Hernandez

General

The Mount Dora City Council held an emergency special meeting with no listed discussion items beyond a concluding City Manager discussion. The agenda provided no decisions or proposals for residents to consider.

General

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a work session to discuss budget parameters and a fire assessment, review a draft agreement for Vista Ridge Drive, and receive a property purchase status report. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Budget parameters and fire assessment discussion
• Vista Ridge Drive proposed draft agreement review
• City Manager property purchase status report

General

The Mount Dora City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances allowing golf carts on certain streets and amending rules for model homes, plus consider adopting a Public Art Master Plan. The consent agenda includes contracts for restoring the Simpson Farmhouse windows, underground conduit work at Grantham Point, and several agreement amendments. The meeting also features proclamations for Juneteenth, Pride Month, and Code Compliance Officer Appreciation Week.

• Ordinance 2023-06: allow golf carts on certain city streets (2nd/final reading)
• Ordinance 2023-10: amend Land Development Code for model homes (1st reading)
• Resolution 2023-19: adopt Public Art Master Plan
• Task authorization with Faden Builders for Simpson Farmhouse window/door restoration
• Task authorization #6 with Bellmore Enterprises for Grantham Point underground conduit

General

The Development Review Committee is holding a non-formal meeting to review several development applications, including site plans, preliminary plats, a rezone, and minor subdivisions. These are staff-level reviews, not final decisions by the City Council. Items include a car wash, a residential subdivision, a commercial rezone, and a minor site plan for a business.

• Site plan for Wash City Mount Dora at 18200 US Hwy 441 (SP23-05)
• Preliminary plat for Lake Saunders Reserve (PR23-06PREL)
• Rezone for Mount Dora North, north of SR 46 and east of Round Lake Rd (Z23-01)
• Minor site plan for Yardery at 221 North Baker Street (SP23-06Minor)
• Resubmittal for Mavis Mt Dora site plan at 6551 North Orange Blossom Trail (SP23-02)

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss possible public art projects including a Cauley Lott Park crosswalk, a downtown utility wall mural, and a Martin Luther King Center mural. The commission will also review a budget update and FY 23/24 projects, plus a staff update on the Public Arts Master Plan. No formal votes are listed on the agenda.

• Possible Cauley Lott Park Crosswalk project
• Possible Downtown Utility Wall Mural project
• Possible Martin Luther King Center Mural project
• Budget update and FY 23/24 projects discussion
• Public Arts Master Plan staff update

General

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss updates from Councilmember Dennis Dawson on human resources, Councilmember Cataldo's contact with the Florida League of Cities, and to hire a new fire chief for the Mount Dora Fire Department. A work session on joint planning agreements follows at 6:30 PM.

• Hiring of Mount Dora Fire Department Fire Chief
• Update from Councilmember Dennis Dawson and Human Resources
• Update from Councilmember Cataldo regarding contact with the Florida League of Cities
• Work session on joint planning agreements

General

The Mount Dora Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on May 17, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the City Hall Board Room to discuss proposed updates to the Land Development Code, including a workshop on model homes and code changes. No decisions will be made by the City Council at this meeting.

• Workshop on proposed Land Development Code changes
• Discussion of model homes under the Land Development Code

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a regular session with a final vote on an ordinance to permit golf carts on certain streets, plus several consent agenda items including maintenance contracts and interlocal agreements. The meeting also includes public comments, board appointments, and reports from the city manager and council members.

• Final adoption of Ordinance 2023-06 to allow golf carts on certain city streets
• Agreement with ABB Inc. for substation and generating station maintenance services
• Amendment to interlocal agreement with Lake County for library services
• Termination of agreement with Florida Department of State for Simpson Farmhouse Project
• Authorization for mayor to accept assignment from Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will convene at 5:30 PM in the City Hall Board Room to conduct routine business, including approving past meeting minutes, hearing public comment, receiving staff updates on the Forest Preserve Phase II project and FY 23/24 budget requests, and setting future meeting dates. No ordinances, resolutions, or specific action items are listed on this agenda.

General

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on several ongoing projects, including horse carriage, Highland Street, electric underground, and streetscape repairs. The committee will also consider new ideas and the upcoming budget for fiscal year 23-24. This is a regular advisory meeting with no final decisions expected.

• Horse Carriage Update
• Highland Street Update
• Electric Underground Update
• Streetscape Repair Update
• New Ideas / Upcoming Budget for FY 23-24

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting on May 9, 2023, at the Martin Luther King Memorial Center. The board will review updates on the Cauley Lot project and receive a police department update from Officer Lopez. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Cauley Lot updates presented by Mr. Shonk
• Police department update by Officer Lopez

Library Advisory Board

The W.T. Bland Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to consider two action items: recommending termination of an agreement with the Florida Dept. of State for the Simpson Farmhouse Project, and a proposed 2023-24 capital project for Forest Preserve Phase II. The board will also approve minutes from the April 10 meeting and hear the Library Director's report.

• Request recommendation to terminate agreement with Florida Dept. of State for Simpson Farmhouse Project
• Proposed 2023-24 capital project: Forest Preserve Phase II
• Approval of April 10, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session with presentations, public comments, and a consent agenda. The main action item is the first reading of an ordinance to allow golf carts on certain city streets. The consent agenda includes several contracts and amendments for infrastructure and maintenance services.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 2023-06 to allow golf carts on certain city streets
• Task authorization with CPH, LLC for lift station siting and sewer I&I investigations
• Task authorization with Kimley-Horn for WWTP#2 capacity increase
• Agreements with Electric Power Systems and Premier Power Maintenance for substation maintenance
• Amendment 3 to SRF Loan Agreement WW351470

General

The Mount Dora Development Review Committee is meeting to review several development applications, including site plans for a car wash and a residential project, preliminary and final plats for subdivisions, and a request for minor deviations. No formal decisions are made at this meeting; it is a review and discussion session.

• Site plan for Big Dan's Car Wash at 17580 US Hwy 441 (Project No. SP23-04)
• Final plat for Juniper Village at 20935 US Hwy 441 (Project No. PR23-04FNLC)
• Preliminary plat for Mount Dora Groves at U.S. 441 and SR 44 (Project No. PR23-05FNLC)
• Site plan for Mount Dora Groves (N. Grandview Ave and Fiddler Road Extension) (Project No. SP23-05)
• Minor deviations for Seasons at Wekiva Ridge at 21245 SR 46 (Project No. PR23-02Rev)

General

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session with several public hearings, including a mid-year budget resolution, a revised master fee schedule, and a final plan for Juniper Multifamily Townhomes. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts and agreements, such as a law enforcement dispatch services agreement with the Lake County Sheriff's Office and multiple substation maintenance contracts. The meeting also includes board appointments and second readings of ordinances revising city boards.

• Resolution No. 2023-11, Mid-Year Budget
• Resolution No. 2023-16, Final Plan for Juniper Multifamily Townhomes
• Resolution No. 2023-18, Revised Master Fee Schedule
• Agreement for Law Enforcement Dispatch Services with Lake County Sheriff's Office
• Piggyback Agreement with FireDex GW, LLC for PPE maintenance

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Mount Dora Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hear a tree removal permit appeal, 10 new code violation cases, and one compliance review. New cases involve alleged building permit violations, an unsafe structure, and a roof repair without a permit. The meeting is quasi-judicial, with the magistrate deciding violations and penalties.

• Tree removal permit appeal by Colonial Arms Condominiums Assn, Inc., 200 E. 10th Avenue
• Unsafe structure case: City v. Bass Florida Holdings LLC, 416 N. Highland Street
• Roof repair and cabana/shed permit cases: City v. Leilani M. Seltzer, 593 E. 1st Avenue
• Occupancy violation case: City v. HPA II Borrower 2020-1 ML LLC, 250 E. 20th Avenue
• Compliance review: City v. Ralean Leyne Burley Peak, 255 E. Jackson Avenue

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to review minutes from February 2023, receive updates on Cauley Lott Park, and participate in a CRA 101 training session led by Redevelopment Management Associates. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

General

The Mount Dora City Council will discuss a proposed transfer of police dispatch services to the Lake County Sheriff's Office during a work session. No decisions are scheduled for this meeting; future regular sessions are listed.

• Proposed transfer of police dispatch services to Lake County Sheriff's Office

Library Advisory Board

The W.T. Bland Public Library Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive the Library Director's report. Key discussion items include the draft recommended appropriations for 2023-24, a library policy review, and a library materials review. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• Draft Recommended Appropriations for 2023-24
• Library Policy Review
• Library Materials Review
• Approval of March 13, 2023 meeting minutes

CRA Advisory Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve minutes from November 2, 2022, and receive CRA 101 training on redevelopment management. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive redevelopment decisions or proposals listed. The next meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2023.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from November 2, 2022
• CRA 101 Training: Redevelopment Management Agency
• Public comment period
• Next meeting date announced: June 7, 2023

Public Arts Commission

The Mount Dora Public Arts Commission is meeting to approve minutes from January 24, 2023, hear public comment, and receive an annual ethics review presentation. The agenda includes staff updates and reports from commission members. No action items, resolutions, ordinances, or discussion items are listed, making this largely a procedural meeting.

• Approval of January 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Annual Ethics Review presentation
• Staff update from City Staff
• Reports from commission members John Wesner, Maryann McNamara, Keashawn 'Kay' Volmer, Harlow Middleton, and Thomas Decker
• Future meeting dates: May 23, July 25, September 26, November 28, 2023

General Employees' Pension & Retirement

The General Pension Board of Mount Dora is holding its quarterly meeting to review investment performance, the actuarial valuation report, and legal updates. The board will also approve minutes, hear public comment, and consider paying invoices totaling $15,105.69 to consultants and service providers.

• Approval of December 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• AndCo investment performance review for period ending December 31, 2022
• Actuarial valuation report as of October 1, 2022
• Invoice payments totaling $15,105.69 to AndCo, ASB, GRS, Salem Trust, and Sugarman law firm
• Introduction of retiree pension portal by Salem Trust Company

Police Officers' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora Police Officers' Pension Board will meet to approve prior minutes, review paid invoices totaling $11,874, and receive updates from consultants on investments, the retiree pension portal, legal matters, and the actuarial valuation as of October 1, 2022. The board will also acknowledge a resignation and review quarterly reports.

• Approval of December 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Invoices paid: AndCo $5,000, GRS $2,815 and $2,164, Salem Trust $1,625, Travelers Insurance $270
• Quarterly reports and updates from AndCo Consulting
• Retiree Pension Portal introduction by Salem Trust
• Actuarial Valuation Report as of October 1, 2022 review

City Council Regular Session

The Firefighters' Pension Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting to approve invoices, review consultant presentations, and discuss pension fund documentation. The agenda includes approval of the December 16, 2022 minutes and several invoices totaling $15,417.50 for consulting and actuarial services. Presentations will be given by representatives from Salem Trust, GRS Consulting, AndCo Consulting, and Sugarman & Susskind. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of invoices: AndCo Consulting $5,000 and $6,000; GRS $2,164 and $691; Salem Trust $1,562.50
• Presentations by Debbie Kocsis (Salem Trust), Jeffrey Amrose (GRS), John Thinnes (AndCo), Pedro Herrera (Sugarman & Susskind)
• Documentation includes 2022 consulting agreement, quarterly reports, actuarial valuations, and SECURE Act 2.0 special report

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing to review four Certificate of Appropriateness applications for exterior changes to historic properties. The board will consider staff presentations, public input, and discussion before voting on each proposal.

• 853 N Clayton Street — exterior renovation
• 321 W. 9th Ave — shingle to metal roof replacement
• 941 Grandview Street — porch remodel
• 221 N. Baker Street — exterior renovation

General

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session to approve several piggyback agreements for fire equipment and services, authorize a $53,671.08 purchase of replacement computers, and accept a donated Bearcat vehicle. The council will also consider first readings of ordinances revising advisory boards and adopt resolutions for new programs, including a power surge protection program and a law enforcement training sponsorship program.

• Approval of piggyback agreements with Ten-8 Fire and Safety, Municipal Equipment Company, and Municipal Emergency Services for fire equipment (Lake County Contracts #22-730K, #22-730H, #22-730G)
• Authorization to purchase replacement computers from MRA International for $53,671.08
• Acceptance of donated Lenco Bearcat vehicle (VIN# 1FDAFSF9FEB46273) from Mount Dora Heroes Foundation with a 5-year ownership restriction
• First readings of Ordinance No. 2023-07 (Public Arts Commission), Ordinance No. 2023-08 (Parks and Recreation Advisory Board), and Ordinance No. 2023-09 (Library Advisory Board)
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-14 (New Power Surge Protection Program) and Resolution No. 2023-13 (Law Enforcement Training Sponsorship Program)

General

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: options for rehabilitating Waste Water Treatment Plant #1, running utility lines to Sorrento, and an update on Waste Water Treatment Plant #2. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting. Future regular session dates are listed for March 21, April 18, and May 2, 2023.

• Discussion of options for Waste Water Treatment Plant #1 Rehabilitation
• Discussion of running utility lines to Sorrento
• Update on Waste Water Treatment Plant #2
• Future meeting dates: March 21, April 10, April 18, May 2, 2023

General

The Mount Dora City Council will consider adopting a new budget billing program for utility customers, approve the early payoff of 2006 Water and Sewer Bonds, and vote on a second reading of an ordinance about parking behind driveways. The agenda also includes several routine items such as surplus asset disposal, grant amendments, and contract approvals.

• Resolution 2023-08: New Budget Billing Program
• Early payoff of 2006 Water and Sewer Bonds and SWAP agreement with Bank of America
• Ordinance 2023-05 (2nd reading): Amending parking behind driveway rules (Sec 42-31)
• Agreement with Dana Safety Supply for law enforcement vehicle equipment
• Amendment 3 to State Revolving Fund Loan Agreement DW 3514A0

General

The Mount Dora Development Review Committee will discuss seven items, including requests for plats, site plans, and construction plans for residential developments and a commercial property. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Minor deviations for Seasons at Wekiva Ridge (21245 SR 46)
• Final plat for Villages of Loch Leven (18740 SR 44)
• Final construction plan for Limit Highland Subdivision (Limit Avenue)
• Final plat for Seasons at Wekiva Ridge Phase 2 (21245 SR 46)
• Site plan revision for Culver's (18966 US 441)

General

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session with public comment, consent agenda items, and action items. Key decisions include final adoption of a mixed-use planned unit development (Ordinance 2023-04) and first reading of a parking ordinance amendment (2023-05). The council will also consider a quitclaim deed transfer and easement for the Mount Dora Hotel Center project, plus approve a lead and copper compliance program contract.

• Final adoption of Ordinance 2023-04: Mixed Use for MK and AD Land Investments, LLC Final PUD (WBI-E District)
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-05: Amending Chapter 42, Sec 42-31, Parking Behind a Driveway
• Authorization for Mayor to execute quitclaim deed transferring property to Alysha Enterprises, Inc. and accept easement for Mount Dora Hotel Center Project
• Approval of agreement with 120 Water Audit d/b/a 120Water for End to End Lead and Copper Compliance Program Solution
• Waiver of facility rental fee for Annual Lake Concert Band Event benefiting Lake Cares Food Pantry

General

The Mount Dora Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit request for St. Mary's Academy at 920 Grant Avenue, submitted by St. Mary's Missionary Baptist Church, Inc. The commission will also receive a presentation on the Wolf Branch Innovation District. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public participation for non-agenda items.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP23-01 for St. Mary's Academy, 920 Grant Avenue
• Presentation on Wolf Branch Innovation District
• Public hearing for non-agenda items
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, elect a chairperson and vice-chair, and receive updates on the Resource and Recreation Center and the Police Department. The committee will also approve its 2023 meeting dates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major funding or zoning decisions listed.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chair
• Update on the Resource and Recreation Center
• Police Department Update
• Approval of Northeast CRA meeting dates for 2023
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2022

Library Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Library Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear the director’s report, and discuss 2021–22 performance metrics and a library materials review. Public comment and future meeting dates are also on the agenda.

• Review of Library Performance Metrics 2021-22
• Library Materials Review discussion

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Mount Dora Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold hearings on February 9, 2023, for new cases involving building permit violations, unsafe structures, and tree removal without permits. The agenda also includes a compliance hearing and a future hearing date of April 13, 2023.

• 2023-0005 & 2023-0006: City v. Lycaste LLC, 311 Old Eustis Road — building permit required, unsafe structure
• 2023-0002: City v. Palms of Mount Dora Condominium Association, 1400 Eudora Road — unsafe structure
• 2019-0224: City v. Ralean Leyne Burley Peak, 255 East Jackson Avenue — unsafe structure
• 2023-0001: City v. Hurley Family Partnership, 813 East 5th Avenue — unsafe structure
• 2022-0090: City v. Leah C. Germain et al., 102 North Clayton Street — tree removal permit required

General

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session to approve a rezoning request for Orange Lake Development, LLC, and adopt a resolution adjusting utility billing accounting. The council will also consider several contracts, including one with I.C. System, Inc. for collection services and another with Library Interiors of FL for library shelving. Public comment is allowed for non-agenda items, and a final reading of the Orange Lake rezoning ordinance is scheduled for a public hearing.

• Final reading of Ordinance No. 2023-02 rezoning Orange Lake Development, LLC to C-2A
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-07, Utility Billing Accounting Adjustment
• Approval of Piggyback Agreement with I.C. System, Inc. for collection services
• Approval of Agreement with Library Interiors of FL for library shelving and installation ($X amount)
• Approval of Piggyback Agreement with Rep Services, Inc. for playground equipment

CRA Advisory Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for February 1, 2023, was cancelled due to lack of quorum. No business was conducted or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled — no quorum

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing to consider three Certificates of Appropriateness for property alterations: replacing wood doors with steel doors at 104 E. 3rd Ave., reroofing at 210 W. 11th Ave., and window work at 809 N. Donnelly St. The board will also elect a chairperson and vice-chair, discuss the Wekiva Trail, a demolition-by-neglect summary, and a proposed meeting time change. The agenda includes approval of the November 23, 2022 minutes.

• Certificate of Appropriateness: 104 E. 3rd Ave. – replace three wood doors with steel doors
• Certificate of Appropriateness: 210 W. 11th Ave. – reroof
• Certificate of Appropriateness: 809 N. Donnelly St. – windows
• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chair
• Discussion: Wekiva Trail, Demo by Neglect Summary, Proposed Meeting Time Change

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora Public Arts Commission is meeting to elect its 2023 chair and vice-chair, approve the November 2022 minutes, and receive an annual ethics review presentation. The agenda lists no action items, resolutions, or ordinances, so the meeting is primarily procedural and informational. Public comment is scheduled, and staff and commission members will provide updates.

• Election of 2023 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of November 22, 2022 meeting minutes
• Annual Ethics Review presentation
• Staff update from City Staff
• Future meeting dates set for 2023

General

The Mount Dora Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, elect a chair and vice-chair, and hear public comments on non-agenda items. The main item of new business is a site plan request (SP22-08) for the TownePlace Suites Hotel at 2905 JW Simpson Way, submitted by ABR Mount Dora LLC. No final decisions are expected on the hotel; the commission will discuss or review the request.

• Site plan review for TownePlace Suites Hotel, 2905 JW Simpson Way (Project No. SP22-08)
• Election of commission chair and vice-chair
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public participation for non-agenda items

Northeast CRA Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board will consider two action items at its January 17, 2023 meeting. The board will vote on approving an agreement with MSL, P.A. for annual audit services and authorizing the mayor to sign it. They will also consider an agreement with CareerSource Central Florida for the 2023 Summer Youth Program.

• Approval of agreement with MSL, P.A. for annual audit services
• Authorization for Mayor to execute audit agreement on behalf of Northeast CRA
• Approval of agreement with CareerSource Central Florida for 2023 Summer Youth Program

CRA Board

The Mount Dora Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board is meeting to consider one action item: approval of an agreement with MSL, P.A. for annual audit services, and authorization for the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the CRA. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items (call to order, roll call, adjournment).

• Approval of agreement with MSL, P.A. for annual audit services
• Authorization for Mayor to execute the audit agreement on behalf of the CRA

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet at City Hall to conduct routine business including electing a 2023 chair and vice-chair, approving prior meeting minutes, and receiving updates on forest preserve planning and city recreation programs. No ordinances or contracts are scheduled for action.

• Election of 2023 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of November 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Forest Preserve Concept Plan
• Parks and Recreation Update
• Cultural and Special Events Update

Northeast CRA Board

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will consider a proposed expansion of the Mount Dora Northeast CRA into unincorporated Lake County, along with consent agenda items including a $4.8 million interlocal agreement for Golden Triangle Regional Park East Campus, a $1.998 million landfill cell closure contract, and several ordinance adoptions. The meeting also includes appointments to advisory boards and a public hearing on repealing the Enterprise Zone Development Agency.

• Proposed expansion of Mount Dora Northeast CRA into unincorporated Lake County (Regular Agenda VII A)
• Interlocal Funding Agreement with City of Tavares for Golden Triangle Regional Park East Campus, $4,800,000 budget transfer
• Contract 22-474 for Lake County Landfill cell phase III closure to Comanco Environmental Corp., $1,998,500
• Purchase of Hancock Road corridor right of way from CONSERV II for $332,721.50
• Ordinance to repeal Lake County Enterprise Zone Development Agency (Public Hearing)

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a proposed expansion of the Mount Dora Northeast CRA into unincorporated Lake County, along with consent items, public hearings, and appointments. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, budgets, contracts, and ordinances, as well as discussion on the CRA expansion.

• Discussion on proposed expansion of Mount Dora Northeast CRA into unincorporated Lake County
• Interlocal funding agreement with City of Tavares for Golden Triangle Regional Park East Campus, $4,800,000 budget transfer
• Contract 22-474 for Lake County Landfill cell phase III closure to Comanco Environmental Corp., $1,998,500
• Purchase of Hancock Road corridor right of way from CONSERV II for $332,721.50
• Ordinances to repeal Enterprise Zone Development Agency, create Criminal History Checks, and create Homeless Mitigation Advisory Council