Mount Dora public meetings in 2023

General

The Development Review Committee is reviewing a minor site plan for a self-storage expansion, a conditional use permit for an auto group, and a replat request. No formal meeting is being held; these items are under review.

• Minor site plan for My Place Self Storage expansion at 21901 US 441 (Project SP23-Minor)
• Conditional use permit for CMC Auto Group at 2800 Old Hwy 441 (Project CUP23-04)
• Replat request for Nathan's Corner on Fearon Avenue (Project PR23-03Minor)

General

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a Future Land Use Map request and a rezoning request for the My Place Mount Dora Expansion project. The meeting also includes a tabled minor site plan request for 338 Royellou Lane.

• FLUM request for My Place Mount Dora Expansion at 21901 Hwy 441
• Rezoning request for My Place Mount Dora Expansion at 21901 Hwy 441
• Tabled minor site plan request for 338 Royellou Lane

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a land use amendment and rezoning for a 1.40-acre site at 21901 Hwy 441. The board also approved a minor site plan for a building at 338 Royellou Lane.

• Approved land use amendment for 21901 Hwy 441 to City Industrial (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 21901 Hwy 441 to Workplace Two (WP-2) Zoning District (6-0)
• Approved minor site plan for 338 Royellou Lane (6-0)
• Approved November 15, 2023 meeting minutes with amendments (6-0)

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 approved the guaranteed maximum price for a new Public Works facility and adopted the 2024 Master Fee Schedule. The council also approved several board appointments and interlocal agreements for community policing and facility maintenance. A proposal to add July 5 and November 5 as paid holidays for 2024 was denied.

• Approved $26,998,541 construction cost for Public Works facility (7-0)
• Adopted 2024 Master Fee Schedule (7-0)
• Approved all proposed board appointments and reappointments (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Milestone Professional Services for financial reporting (7-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Lake County for Eudora Road roundabout maintenance (7-0)
• Approved CMAR services for Forest Preserve (7-0)
• Adopted resolutions to formalize community policing for CRA and North East CRA (7-0 each)
• Denied adding July 5 and November 5, 2024 as paid holidays (3-4)

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.

The Police Officer's Pension Board approved the September 15, 2023 meeting minutes, the proposed 2024 meeting dates, and a list of paid invoices totaling $30,228.16. The board also received quarterly reports and legal updates, and noted new employee plan acknowledgments and a distribution setup. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved September 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved proposed 2024 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved paid invoices totaling $30,228.16 (unanimous)

Firefighters' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora Firefighters' Pension Board will hold its quarterly meeting to approve the administrative budget for 2023-24, approve invoices, and receive presentations from consultants. The board will also review documentation including investment policy statements and quarterly reports.

• Approval of Administrative Budget 23-24
• Approval of invoices totaling $17,933.35, including AndCo Consulting $6,000.00 and GRS $2,993.00
• Presentation by John Thinnes of AndCo Consulting
• Presentation by Pedro Herrera of Sugarman & Susskind
• Review of documentation including investment policy statement and quarterly report

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Mount Dora Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold hearings on December 14, 2023, including one tree removal permit appeal and six new cases alleging building without a required permit. The agenda also lists compliance hearings for eight prior cases and administrative business for future hearing dates.

• Tree removal permit appeal by Mark Roesch at 8696 Bridgeport Bay Circle
• New case: City v. Mount Dora Investors LLC, 1515 Lincoln Avenue, building permit required
• New case: City v. James L. Duncan and Luvenia Duncan, 703 Lincoln Avenue, building permit required
• New case: City v. MDPTS Real Estate LLC, 2060 N. Donnelly Street, building permit required
• Compliance hearings for 8 cases, including 100 E 4th Ave LLC and Jotiken Enterprises Inc.

The Special Magistrate upheld the city's denial of a tree removal permit for Mark Roesch, finding the city's decision was supported by testimony that the tree was healthy. In new cases, the magistrate found violations of the building permit requirement and ordered compliance by March 13, 2024, with daily penalties for non-compliance. One case was continued to February 8, 2024, and another was dismissed as the respondent came into compliance.

• Denied tree removal permit appeal for 8696 Bridgeport Bay Circle
• Found Mount Dora Investors LLC in violation; 90 days to obtain permits, $100/day penalty after March 13, 2024
• Continued case against James L. Duncan and Luvenia Duncan to February 8, 2024
• Found MDPTS Real Estate LLC in violation for monument sign; 90 days to comply, $100/day penalty
• Dismissed case against Valerie I. Brown as respondent came into compliance
• Found Karen A. Linton et al. in violation; 90 days to comply, $100/day penalty
• Found Angelo B. White and Theresa White in violation; 90 days to comply, $100/day penalty

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

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board approved four Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) and denied one re-roof application. The board also approved nominating the Community Building at 520 N Baker Street as a historic site. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved after-the-fact window replacement at 815 N. McDonald St. (4-0)
• Approved commercial re-roof at 221 W 3rd Avenue (4-0)
• Denied re-roof of main house and garage at 435 E 6th Avenue (4-0)
• Approved commercial alteration at 711 N Donnelly St. (4-0)
• Approved COA revision for detached garage at 229 E 6th Avenue (4-0)
• Approved Historic Site & Marker Request HS-23-01 for the Community Building at 520 N Baker Street (4-0)

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.

The Northeast CRA Advisory Committee approved a mural project for the MLK building, contingent on community involvement in the design. The crosswalk mural project was cancelled due to lack of submissions. The committee also discussed MLK building photos, town hall meetings, and code enforcement, with several items added to the next agenda.

• Approved MLK building mural project pending community approval (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved October 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Crosswalk mural project cancelled due to lack of art submissions
• Added MLK photos, Community Recreation Center update, solar program info, setback presentation, and PD update to next agenda

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 North East Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board will consider adopting Resolution No. 2023-57, which amends the interlocal agreement with the City of Mount Dora. This is the only action item on the agenda; the rest is procedural (call to order, roll call, public comment, adjournment).

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-57, Amendment to the North East CRA Interlocal Agreement with the City of Mount Dora

General

The Mount Dora City Council will consider several technology purchases totaling over $308,000, including a storage server, network security appliances, and endpoint refresh, all under state purchasing agreements. They will also ratify a $50,245 conduit installation for street lighting on Donnelly St. at Waterman Village, and discuss a parking shuttle update. The agenda includes consent items, action items, and a discussion item, with public comment and reports from council members.

• Purchase of storage server for $167,000 under NASPO (WSCA) agreement
• Purchase of network security appliances and endpoint protection for $78,734.46 with OMNIA
• Endpoint refresh purchase of $62,517.89 with NASPO
• Ratification of $50,245 conduit installation with Bellmore Enterprises for street lighting on Donnelly St. at Waterman Village
• Parking shuttle update discussion

The Mount Dora City Council approved several technology purchases including a citywide storage server, network security appliances, and endpoint refresh equipment. Additionally, the Council ratified a purchase outside purchasing policy for conduit installation on Donnelly Street and approved the October 17, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved meeting minutes for October 17, 2023 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase of a citywide storage server for $167,000 via NASPO (7-0)
• Approved purchase of network security appliances and endpoint protection infrastructure for $78,734.46 via OMNIA (7-0)
• Approved endpoint refresh equipment purchase for $62,517.89 via NASPO (7-0)
• Ratified purchase outside purchasing policy for $50,245 for conduit installation with Bellmore Enterprises Inc. on Donnelly St. and authorized Mayor to execute task authorization (7-0)

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

The CRA Governing Board approved Resolution No. 2023-56, which amends the interlocal agreement between the CRA and the City of Mount Dora. The amendment formally incorporates community policing services into the agreement.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-56 (7-0)

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.

The commission approved the October minutes and added a library presentation to the agenda. It discussed and reached consensus to move forward with a $5,000 sculpture installation by an international artist as part of the lakefront art walk, with MDCA organizing and funding the project. The commission also agreed to terminate the current Call to Artists after only one submission, and discussed potential future projects including an MLK mural, a Sunset Park mosaic, and other mural locations.

• Approved October 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda addition for library presentation (unanimous)
• Reached consensus to terminate Call to Artists after one submission
• Reached consensus to move forward with $5,000 sculpture installation by international artist for lakefront art walk

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

CRA Board

The Mount Dora Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board will consider approving a Commercial Visual Improvement Program (CVIP) grant agreement with Donnelly 428, LLC. This is the only action item on the agenda; the rest is procedural (call to order, roll call, adjournment).

• Approval of CVIP grant agreement with Donnelly 428, LLC

The CRA Governing Board approved a Commercial Visual Improvement Program (CVIP) grant agreement with Donnelly 128, LLC for properties at 426-432 North Donnelly Street. The grant is a 50-50 matching grant totaling $7,613.00 to fund shutters, paint, and signage. The motion passed unanimously with a 7-0 roll call vote.

• Approved CVIP grant agreement with Donnelly 128, LLC for $7,613 (7-0)

General

The Mount Dora City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a large equipment purchase for wastewater treatment plants. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the City Sidewalk Bank Policy and a presentation by Country Club of Mount Dora residents.

• Purchase of four SludgeKing sludge dewatering boxes for $299,700.00
• Public hearing for Resolution No. 2023-22, City Sidewalk Bank Policy
• Resolution No. 2023-59 updating the Electric Utility Customer-Owned Renewable Generation Policy
• Code Lien Waiver for 404 Grant Avenue
• Presentation of Wolf Branch City of Mount Dora Resolution by Country Club of Mount Dora Residents

The Mount Dora City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-59, updating the Electric Utility Department's Customer-Owned Renewable Generation Policy, and Resolution No. 2023-22, creating a City Sidewalk Bank Policy. Both resolutions passed unanimously with 7-0 roll call votes. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included a $299,700 purchase of sludge dewatering boxes and several administrative agreements.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-59 updating renewable generation policy (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-22 creating City Sidewalk Bank Policy (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $299,700 sludge dewatering boxes purchase (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

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)

The Mount Dora Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved corrections and minutes from the July 17, 2023, and August 21, 2023, meetings. The board also received staff reports on park facility updates, upcoming holiday events, and recreation programs, and adjourned at 6:28 P.M.

• Approved corrections and minutes for July 17, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes for August 21, 2023 special meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at approximately 6:28 P.M. (unanimous voice vote)

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

The Mount Dora Planning and Zoning Commission approved a minor site plan for the 301 Building addition at 338 Royellou Lane with conditions from the Historic Preservation Board and a requirement to enlarge north-side windows (5-2). The board tabled a separate minor site plan for 138 E 5th Avenue to the December 20, 2023 meeting so the applicant could address concerns about visual context (7-0).

• Approved 301 Building site plan at 338 Royellou Lane with HPB conditions and full-sized north windows (5-2)
• Tabled 138 E 5th Avenue site plan to December 20, 2023 meeting (7-0)
• Approved October 18, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved 2024 monthly meeting dates (7-0)

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

The Mount Dora City Council unanimously approved a Consent Order with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection regarding odor control and civil penalties. They also adopted a new Traffic Calming Policy and amended the FY 2022-23 budget. Additionally, the council ratified out-of-policy legal payments and approved purchases for fire training and water treatment chemicals.

• Approved Consent Order with FDEP (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-52 Traffic Calming Policy (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-47 FY 2022-23 Budget Amendment (5-0)
• Approved second extension for Liberty Avenue Stormwater Grant (5-0)
• Ratified $49,333.88 in DSK Law legal invoices
• Approved $93,750 FireVent training unit purchase
• Approved $120,000 and $80,000 sodium hypochlorite orders
• Adopted Public Purpose Policy with City Manager purchase authority (5-0)

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

Special Magistrate David Bear heard 15 new cases regarding violations of the Florida Building Code for work performed without permits. The Magistrate approved staff recommendations for most cases, with some modifications to compliance deadlines and fine amounts.

• Case 2023-0027: Set 90-day compliance date; $50 daily fine for non-compliance
• Case 2023-0141, 0143/0170, 0145, 0147, 0150, 0153: Approved staff recommendations without change
• Case 2023-0154: Granted 60 days for permit; reduced fine to $100 daily
• Case 2023-0155: Granted 60-day window; $100 daily fine for non-compliance
• Case 2023-0157: Approved staff recommendations with 60-day permit deadline
• Case 2023-0158: Approved staff recommendations without change
• Case 2023-0160: Approved staff recommendations; reduced fine to $50 daily
• Case 2023-0164: Ordered remedy of unsafe structure or filing of demolition permit

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

The Mount Dora Planning and Zoning Commission approved two applications: a site plan for the new Public Works Facility at 401 Limit Avenue, and a conditional use permit amendment for Create Conservatory School to increase student enrollment from 40 to 169. Both approvals were unanimous (4-0) with staff conditions. The commission also discussed but took no action on renaming the Community Building and neon signage, noting these were outside their purview.

• Approved site plan for Mount Dora Public Works Facility at 401 Limit Avenue (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit amendment for Create Conservatory School to increase enrollment from 40 to 169 students (4-0)
• Approved minutes from September 20, 2023 meeting (4-0)
• Elected James Homich as temporary chair for the meeting

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

The Mount Dora City Council approved Resolution No. 2023-44, establishing a subscription solar program for electric utility customers, available starting December 1, 2023. The council also approved a landscaping services contract amendment, waived a code lien for 914 Pine Avenue, and authorized the city attorney to work with FDEP on consent order revisions.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-44, New Subscription Solar Program (7-0)
• Approved Amendment 3 to landscaping agreement with Commercial Landscape Professionals, Inc. d/b/a Trimac Outdoor (7-0)
• Approved code lien waiver for 914 Pine Avenue (7-0)
• Authorized city attorney to work with FDEP on consent order revisions (consensus)
• Approved agenda with consent items moved to action items (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with items one and three moved to action items (unanimous)
• Appointed Rozann Abato to Police Pension Board (unanimous)

General

The Mount Dora City Council and Lake County Board of County Commissioners are holding a joint workshop to discuss the Wolf Branch Innovation District. They will review findings from pre-workshop interviews and compare the Richland Communities proposed plan with the existing district plan. The meeting is a discussion and planning session, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.

• Presentation of Richland Communities Proposed Plan
• Review of Richland Plan vs Wolf Branch Innovation District Plan
• Discussion of Wolf Branch Innovation District history and overview

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

The Northeast CRA Advisory Board held a discussion-heavy meeting with no formal votes except approving the September 12, 2023 minutes. Members heard public comments about youth flag football teams being denied access to Frank Brown Park fields due to re-sodding and scheduling conflicts, and directed the speaker to contact the City Manager. The board also discussed community cleanup efforts, a proposed town hall, police-community relations, and code enforcement procedures.

• Approved September 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 PM (unanimous voice vote)

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission approved extending the call for artists for the asphalt crosswalk at Cauley Lott Park by 30 days. It also voted to extend, then rescind, and finally failed to extend the call for artists for concrete steps at Sunset Park, leaving that project's status unresolved. The commission deferred a decision on the Girls Night Out Visual Arts Fund installation at Sunset Park until the next meeting.

• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Extended call for artists for asphalt crosswalk at Cauley Lott Park by 30 days (unanimous)
• Extended call for artists for concrete steps at Sunset Park by 30 days (unanimous)
• Rescinded the extension for concrete steps at Sunset Park (unanimous)
• Motion to extend call for artists for concrete steps at Sunset Park failed (no second)

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

The Mount Dora CRA Advisory Board discussed a proposed Freebee electric shuttle program funded partly by a 50/50 FDOT grant, with board members agreeing it is worth the wait if an interim service like trolleys is provided. No formal action was taken on the shuttle. The board also discussed downtown parking challenges, noting limited options and no new properties for a garage, and approved the August and September minutes unanimously.

• Approved minutes of August 2, 2023 and September 13, 2023 (5-0)
• Discussed Freebee shuttle program; no formal decision, board consensus to support if interim service provided
• Discussed parking solutions; no formal action taken

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

The Mount Dora City Council approved a task authorization with Cathcart Construction for the Liberty Avenue Drainage Improvements Project, adopted resolutions updating the grants management and travel policies, approved a minor subdivision for three duplex lots, and authorized a joint meeting with Lake County. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved task authorization with Cathcart Construction for Liberty Avenue Drainage Improvements (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-25, Grants Management and Administration Policy (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-48, Travel Policy (7-0)
• Approved code lien waiver for overbid surplus claim, Tax Certificate 6076 of 2015 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-42, Highland Main Lots Minor Subdivision, 3 duplex lots (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-50, joint meeting with Lake County BOCC (7-0)

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

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board approved all four Certificate of Appropriateness applications on the agenda: a door replacement at 523 N. Donnelly St., a window-to-door replacement at 219 W. 9th Ave., window replacements at 936 N. Alexander St., and a re-roof at 428 N. Donnelly St. Each motion carried 5-0. The board also discussed demolition-by-neglect code enforcement and agreed to bring options to the next meeting.

• Approved door replacement at 523 N. Donnelly St. (5-0)
• Approved window-to-door replacement at 219 W. 9th Ave. (5-0)
• Approved window replacements at 936 N. Alexander St. (5-0)
• Approved re-roof at 428 N. Donnelly St. (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 26 and August 23, 2023 meetings (5-0)

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

The Mount Dora City Council approved the final FY2023-24 budget of $182,257,022 and a final millage rate of 5.9603 mills, an 8.90% increase over the rolled-back rate. The council also awarded city attorney services to Shepard, Smith, Kohlmyer & Hand with adjusted rates, adopted several ordinances including a land development code amendment and annexation, and approved a fund balance policy. All votes were unanimous 7-0.

• Approved final FY2023-24 budget of $182,257,022 (7-0)
• Adopted final millage rate of 5.9603 mills, 8.90% over rolled-back (7-0)
• Awarded city attorney services to Shepard, Smith, Kohlmyer & Hand with rates $215/hr partners, $175/hr associates (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-43 fund balance policy (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-11 land development code amendment (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-13 annexation of 19.97 acres at Niles Road (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-15 zoning change for Niles Road property (7-0)
• Tabled interlocal agreement for Eudora Road roundabout maintenance until final agreement (7-0)

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

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for the First Presbyterian Church of Mount Dora to improve an existing parking lot. The approval requires the applicant to secure a Site Development Permit and meet drainage and engineering requirements.

• Approved August 16, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for parking lot improvements at 222 W. 6th Avenue (6-0)

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

The Northeast CRA Advisory Committee approved the budget as requested by city council, though it could no longer be amended since council had already approved it on September 6. Members discussed budget categories, including economic development and home repair grants, and received updates on the Resource & Recreation Center and the public art crosswalk project, which had received no art submissions yet.

• Approved July 11, 2023 minutes (7-0)
• Approved budget as previously passed by City Council (motion by Belk, seconded by Ward, all approved)

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

City Council approved a tentative fiscal year 2023-24 budget of $132,007,350 and a tentative millage rate of 5.9603 mills. The council also approved several land use ordinances for Niles Road and adjusted electric utility rates. The selection of a new City Attorney was postponed to the September 21 meeting.

• Adopted tentative FY 2023-24 budget of $132,007,350 (7-0)
• Adopted tentative millage rate of 5.9603 mills (7-0)
• Approved $209 residential fire assessment rate for FY 2023-24 (7-0)
• Approved electric base rate increase of 7.07% and power cost charge reduction of 24.4% (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Niles Road annexation (19.97 acres) (7-0)
• Adopted land use map amendment for Niles Road (19.97 acres) (7-0)
• Approved first reading of zoning change for Niles Road to public lands institutional (7-0)
• Tabled City Attorney selection until September 21 meeting (7-0)

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

The board approved the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget for the Northeast CRA. The adoption includes a requirement that the budget be presented to the Northeast CRA Advisory Committee, with any resulting issues reported back to the Council.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-35, Northeast CRA Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget (7-0)

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

The CRA Governing Board adopted Resolution No. 2023-34, approving the FY 2023-2024 budget with a 7-0 roll call vote. The approval included a condition that the budget be presented to the CRA Advisory Committee and that any issues raised be brought to Council at the next meeting. Public comment raised concerns about advisory committee input, but the motion passed.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-34, CRA FY 2023-2024 Budget (7-0)
• Approved budget with expectation that CRA manager presents it to advisory committee and reports issues to Council

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

The Mount Dora City Council convened a special meeting solely for an executive (closed) session, as advertised. No substantive public decisions were made; the council dismissed the public, held the closed session, then reopened and adjourned the meeting.

• Held executive session (closed to public)
• Adjourned meeting at approximately 8:48 p.m.

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)

The City Council approved a pre-annexation agreement with Brochman, LLC, Simpson Family Partnership, Ltd., and Mount Dora Groves Company for the Mount Dora Groves North and South development, including drainage and temporary access easements. The council also approved first readings of two annexation ordinances for the properties, extended an emergency debris hauling contract, and declared a local state of emergency for Tropical Storm Idalia. A motion to have investigator Lindsay Greene complete the first investigation before starting a second passed 5-1.

• Approved pre-annexation agreement with Brochman, LLC, Simpson Family Partnership, Ltd., and Mount Dora Groves Company (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-16, Mount Dora Groves North Annexation, 143.86 acres (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-17, Mount Dora Groves South Annexation, 80.70 acres (6-0)
• Approved Amendment One to Ceres Environmental Services emergency debris hauling agreement, extended to Dec. 31, 2023 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-39, local state of emergency for Tropical Storm Idalia (6-0)
• Approved crafting acknowledgement of Lake County Legislative Delegation letter (6-0)
• Instructed Lindsay Greene to complete first investigation before considering second claim (5-1)

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

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved two grant applications for the 2024 Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program (FRDAP), each for $200,000. One application covers improvements to Frank Brown Park and was approved unanimously. The other, for Gilbert Park improvements, passed on a 4-2 vote, with Vice-Chair Fortenberry and member Larkin dissenting.

• Approved FRDAP grant application for $200,000 for Frank Brown Park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved FRDAP grant application for $200,000 for Gilbert Park improvements (4-2)

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

The Northeast CRA Advisory Board met and approved the June 11, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (5-0). No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of updates on the budget, the MLK mural, and police activity, plus discussion on stormwater ponds and community trust in police.

• Approved June 11, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 PM (5-0)

General

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review two requests from the City Public Works Department regarding the Niles Road project. These items involve a Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment and a rezoning request for the location at SR 46 and Niles Road.

• Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment (Project No. FLUM23-03SM)
• Rezoning request (Project No. Z23-02) at SR 46 & Niles Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to approve a Future Land Use Map amendment for 19.97 acres from Lake County Urban Low to City Public Lands and Institutions, forwarding it to City Council. They also voted 5-0 to approve a rezoning from County Agriculture to City Public Lands and Institutions, subject to annexation and the FLUM amendment. Both items concern FDOT-donated parcels for public use. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included discussion of the Smart Town Initiative and an ordinance update.

• Approved FLUM amendment for 19.97 acres to City Public Lands and Institutions (5-0)
• Approved rezoning to City Public Lands and Institutions, subject to annexation and FLUM (5-0)
• Approved July 19, 2023 minutes with correction (5-0)

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

The Mount Dora City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-32, the Safe Place Initiative, a police department program to provide safe locations for individuals, including LGBTQ+ community members and other crime victims. The council also tabled the Faden Builders task authorization for 5th Avenue ADA sidewalk improvements and Ordinance No. 2023-11, a Land Development Code amendment, both until the September 7, 2023, regular session. Additionally, the council approved Resolution No. 2023-30, providing financial support for Lake Cares, Inc., and approved the consent agenda.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-32, Safe Place Initiative (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-30, financial support for Lake Cares, Inc. (7-0)
• Tabled Faden Builders task authorization for 5th Avenue ADA sidewalk improvements until Sept. 7 (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2023-11, Land Development Code amendment, until Sept. 7 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including 9 items and meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved agenda with consent item six moved to action item one (unanimous voice vote)

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

The Library Advisory Board approved the July 10, 2023 minutes unanimously (5-0) and adjourned. The Library Director reported a summer circulation increase of 11% overall and 23% during summer months, with children's materials up 38% and story time attendance up 50%. No action items or public comments were presented.

• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

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

The City Council held a work session to discuss the pre-annexation agreement for Mount Dora Groves, hearing presentations from staff and the developer's representatives. No formal decisions or votes were made; the session was for questions and clarification. The developer indicated that if no agreement is reached, they would work with Lake County instead.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session
• Discussed pre-annexation agreement for Mount Dora Groves, including utility service and drainage easement
• Developer agreed to remove impact fee freeze provision from the agreement
• Staff confirmed sewer capacity is available for the annexation, with potential phasing and reservation fees

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

The City Council voted 7-0 to appoint Lindsay Greene of DSK Law to investigate employee complaints against City Manager Patrick Comiskey. A subsequent motion to suspend Comiskey with pay failed 3-4. The council also tabled a proposal to hire an interim city attorney, approved several construction and service agreements, and adopted a resolution for early procurement of the Public Works facility.

• Appointed Lindsay Greene of DSK Law to investigate employee complaints against City Manager (7-0)
• Motion to suspend City Manager with pay failed (3-4)
• Tabled interim city attorney engagement with Daniel F. Mantzaris (6-1)
• Approved task authorization/GMP with Faden Builders for Downtown Streetscape Repairs (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to settle disputed billing with Wharton-Smith up to $50,000 (6-1)
• Approved School Resource Officer agreement with Lake County School Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-29 for early procurement of Public Works facility (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including utility billing piggyback agreement and $134,683.50 electric materials purchase (unanimous)

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

The Mount Dora Public Arts Commission approved the Call to Artists for concrete steps at Sunset Park and increased the combined artist and supply payment to $2,000. The board also voted to expand the Cauley Lott Park crosswalk project to two crosswalks and increased the combined total to $5,000. Additionally, the board approved the May 23, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved May 23, 2023 Public Arts Commission meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Call to Artists for concrete steps at Sunset Park (unanimous)
• Increased payment for supplies and artist payment to $2,000 for Sunset Park concrete steps (unanimous)
• Increased project to two crosswalks and total artist payment and material cost to $5,000 for Cauley Lott Park (unanimous)

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

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY 2023-24 budget, which is currently unbalanced with a $2.5 million shortfall. No formal votes were taken; discussions covered departmental budgets, salary competitiveness, impact fees, and capital projects. The next budget workshop is scheduled for August 28, 2023.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during workshop
• Discussed $2.5M budget shortfall and need for cuts
• Reviewed proposed $30.7M General Fund budget
• Discussed potential impact fee study and increases
• Agreed Frank Brown Park should be a priority for improvements
• Noted CRA funds cannot be used for Frank Brown Park renovation
• Discussed possible salary increases for competitive pay
• Scheduled next budget workshop for August 28, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider site plan requests for Inspire Donnelly Woods, Yardery, and Big Dan's Car Cash. The commission will also receive public input regarding an update to the Land Development Code.

• Site Plan: Inspire Donnelly Woods, east of Donnelly Street and north of Limit Ave
• Site Plan: Yardery, 221 North Baker Street
• Site Plan: Big Dan's Car Cash, 17580 US 441
• Ordinance Amendment Update: Land Development Code

The Commission approved site plans for Inspire Donnelly Woods, Yardery, and Big Dan's Car Cash. It also approved revisions to the Land Development Code regarding building height and property setbacks.

• Approved Inspire Donnelly Woods site plan with conditions for landscape buffers, a western sidewalk, and a right-turn only exit on Donnelly Street (7-0)
• Approved Yardery site plan at 221 North Baker Street with requests to review drainage, bike rack conflicts, and additional trees (7-0)
• Approved Big Dan's Car Cash site plan at 17580 US 441 (7-0)
• Approved Land Development Code amendments to remove 'substantial' from section 3.4.5 and revise section 3.4.2 to reference the four closest homes and side yard setbacks (7-0)
• Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

General

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt Resolution 2023-27 setting the maximum millage rate for the FY 2023-2024 budget. The consent agenda includes several agreements and approvals, and there is one action item to ratify a street sweeper purchase outside purchasing policy. The meeting also includes presentations, public comments, and reports.

• Public hearing: Resolution 2023-27, maximum millage rate for FY 2023-2024 budget
• Ratification of $331,341.00 purchase for Tymco Model 600 Street Sweeper from Container Systems and Equipment Co., Inc.
• Interlocal agreement with Lake County for utility relocation for roundabout at Eudora Road/CR19/Old Highway 441
• Agreement with Debris Tech, LLC for emergency debris monitoring services (RFP 23-PW-014)
• Amendment 1 to State Revolving Fund Loan for WWTP#1 Rehabilitation Project

The Mount Dora City Council unanimously tabled a request to authorize the mayor to sign an engagement letter with Fisher & Phillips, LLP for legal representation regarding FOP negotiations and general labor/employment services, until the August 1, 2023 meeting. Councilmembers expressed concerns about the scope of the firm's duties and potential circumvention of City Attorney responsibilities. The council also ratified a $331,341 purchase of a Tymco street sweeper outside purchasing policy, adopted the maximum millage rate of 6.1 mills for FY 2023-24, and approved the consent agenda with one item moved.

• Tabled Fisher & Phillips engagement letter until Aug. 1 (unanimous)
• Ratified $331,341 Tymco street sweeper purchase (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-27, max millage rate 6.1 mills (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-7, 9-10 (unanimous)
• Nominated Councilmember Rolfson as voting delegate for Florida League of Cities (unanimous)
• Approved setting AMCO shade meeting in August (unanimous)

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.

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board held a discussion-only session on updating the city's parks ordinance, focusing on issues like after-hours sleeping, alcohol sales, and access restrictions for specific parks. No formal decisions were made; the board also received updates on summer camp attendance, pool operations, and upcoming events.

• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed parks ordinance updates on sleeping, alcohol, and park access (no action taken)
• Adjourned at 6:44 PM

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

The City Council conducted a work session to review proposed capital expenditures and enterprise fund budgets. No final votes were taken on the budget items, as the budget remains a work in progress until September.

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

The Board approved the minutes from the May 8, 2023 meeting. Members discussed new guidelines for posting flyers and advertisements and reviewed two library novels. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

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

The Commission reviewed a proposed ordinance to amend the Land Development Code, discussing various sections including PUD requirements, setbacks, and lot grading. No final vote was taken on the ordinance; staff will revise the language based on board feedback and return it for further discussion at a future meeting. The Commission did formally approve the minutes from the May 17, 2023, meeting.

• Approved May 17, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Tabled Land Development Code ordinance for staff revisions

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

The Mount Dora City Council approved final readings of ordinances allowing golf carts on certain city streets and amending land development codes for model homes. The Council also adopted resolutions for a city hall expansion budget amendment, a preliminary fire assessment rate, and several consent agenda items. Additionally, the Council approved reducing a code enforcement lien to zero and voted to obtain quotes for conflict resolution regarding the City Manager.

• Approved consent agenda including various project amendments, grant applications, and event fireworks displays (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved reducing code enforcement fines to zero for 1326 North Orange Avenue (5-1 vote)
• Approved contacting consultants for conflict resolution regarding the City Manager and authorized a scope of work (5-1 vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-06 allowing golf carts on certain city streets (6-0 vote)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance No. 2023-10 amending land development code for model homes (6-0 vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-17 for fiscal year 22-23 budget amendment related to city hall expansion (unanimous vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-23 setting preliminary fire assessment rate at $2.19 (6-0 vote)

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

Police Officers' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora Police Officers' Pension Board is meeting to review quarterly investment reports, hear a legal update, and approve several pension distributions. The board will also consider invoices totaling $27,401.84 for consulting and legal services.

• Approval of invoices: AndCo $7,000, Galliard $1,455.84, GRS $11,581, Salem Trust $1,625, Sugarman & Susskind $5,740
• Quarterly investment performance review by AndCo Consulting for period ending March 31, 2023
• Legal report from attorney Pedro Herrera of Sugarman, Susskind, Braswell & Herrera, P.A.
• Approval of lump sum distribution to Chelsea Ellis
• Approval of lump sum distribution to Michael Scheller

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.

The City Council met to discuss a report resulting from an employee survey regarding the City Manager. After discussing the report and the potential for third-party consultation, the Council voted to postpone the matter.

• Tabled discussion regarding City Manager until June 20 meeting (Unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Mount Dora Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold hearings on June 15, 2023, for new cases, compliance reviews, and repeat violations. New cases involve alleged building permit violations at three properties, while compliance hearings cover unsafe structures and permit issues at five locations. Administrative business includes vacating fines and liens on three properties. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with future hearing dates set for August and October 2023.

• New case 2023-0030: Infinite Support Services LLC, 1345 N Grandview St, building permit required
• New case 2023-0038: Gary W. and Rosanne D. Conliffe, 817 Sought Clayton St, tree removal permit
• Compliance: Hurley Family Partnership, 813 E 5th Ave, unsafe structure occupancy
• Compliance: Palms of Mount Dora Condominium Association, 1400 Eudora Rd, unsafe structure
• Repeat violation: GGH 20 LLC, 1514 N Simpson St, vacate fines/liens from 2012 and 2020

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

The City Council voted against a motion to terminate the City Manager. The Council also approved a joint planning agreement with Lake County and advanced ordinances regarding golf cart usage and model home regulations.

• Motion to terminate City Manager failed (1-6)
• Approved 2nd Amendment to Mount Dora and Lake County Joint Planning Agreement (6-1)
• Approved second-first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-06 to allow golf carts on certain streets (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-10 for model homes, limiting them to four per phase (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-19 for the Public Art Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including RCM Utilities piggyback agreement amendment (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager and Attorney to seek third-party legal counsel quote regarding JPA (unanimous)

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)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to discuss and consider several Certificates of Appropriateness. These items involve requests for property modifications including windows and awnings.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for windows at 1010 N Tremain St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for awnings at 110 W 5th Avenue
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 644 N. McDonald St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 593 E. 1st A

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

The commission approved the minutes from the April 4, 2023 meeting. Members discussed potential art projects, including a crosswalk and murals, while noting a remaining budget of $9,000 to be spent by October 1st.

• Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

General

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a work session to discuss a Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) and utility services. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda includes only this one substantive topic, along with procedural items and future meeting dates.

• Discussion of Joint Planning Agreement (JPA)
• Discussion of utility services

The council reviewed a proposed Second Amendment to the Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) with Lake County, which would establish a new agreement within 12 months, remove the covenant-to-annex requirement, and require the County to adopt the Wolf Branch Innovation District guidelines. No formal vote or decision was recorded in the minutes; the item appears to be informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded in the minutes
• Reviewed proposed JPA amendment provisions (informational)

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

The Mount Dora City Council held a special meeting to discuss ongoing feedback regarding the City Manager position and review resources from state associations. Councilmembers also received an update confirming that Joseph Hightower was named the new Fire Chief earlier that day. No formal votes or new ordinances were recorded in these minutes.

• Discussed feedback methods for City Manager position (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed Florida League of Cities resources (no vote recorded)
• Confirmed Joseph Hightower named Fire Chief (reported action)

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

The Mount Dora Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Land Development Code amendment for model homes, with a change in wording from 'or' to 'and', forwarding it to City Council. The board also held a workshop on proposed code changes, discussing PUD zoning, fence heights, backyard chickens, and sidewalk cafes, with staff to bring back further details. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Land Development Code amendment for model homes with verbiage change to 'And' (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 19, 2023, with correction from 'Golf Club' to 'Golf Cart' (7-0)
• Held workshop on proposed Land Development Code changes; no vote taken

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.

The Mount Dora City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda covering library services, school financing, and maintenance contracts. The council voted 7-0 to table Ordinance 2023-06, which would have allowed golf carts on certain streets, pending further revisions. In a separate discussion, Mayor Stile offered City Manager Patrick Comiskey the chance to resign, which he declined; the council then voted 7-0 to initiate a formal review process involving the Florida League of Cities and staff surveys.

• Approved appointment of Jeanann Hand to Lake Community Action Agency board (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including ABB maintenance services and library agreement amendments (voice vote)
• Tabled Ordinance 2023-06 on golf carts for further revision (7-0 roll call)
• Approved motion to engage Florida League of Cities and create staff survey regarding City Manager (7-0 roll call)

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.

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met and approved the March 20, 2023 meeting minutes. The board heard updates on the Forest Preserve Phase II expansion and the department's FY23/24 budget requests, including new facilities, playground upgrades, and staffing changes. No formal decisions were made on these items; they were presented for discussion only.

• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (motion by Blum, second by Bourassa)
• Adjourned at 6:19 PM (motion by Blum, second by Campbell)

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

General

The City Council held a public workshop on a proposed golf cart ordinance, hearing concerns from about 55 residents of the Country Club of Mount Dora. No formal decision was made; staff will present a summary and options to the Council at a future meeting.

• No ordinance adopted; workshop only
• Staff to present summary and options to City Council

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

The May 2, 2023 regular session minutes contain only a reference to a State of the City video available online. No substantive decisions, approvals, or votes are recorded in the provided excerpt.

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will hold public hearings on four Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties at 1006 N. Alexander Street, 416 N. Highland Street, 529 E 7th Avenue, and 1010 N Tremain St. The board will also handle routine items including roll call, minutes approval, and public participation for non-agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 31, 2023.

• Certificate of Appropriateness: 1006 N. Alexander Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness: 416 N. Highland Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness: 529 E 7th Avenue
• Certificate of Appropriateness: 1010 N Tremain St.

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 Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting on April 19, 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, including call to order, roll call, minutes approval, and public participation for non-agenda items. The main substantive items are staff presentations on Planning 101 & JPA and the DRC Process & Landscaping. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Staff presentation: Planning 101 & JPA
• Staff presentation: DRC Process & Landscaping
• Public participation/hearing for non-agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for May 17, 2023

The Mount Dora Planning and Zoning Commission approved the March 15, 2023 meeting minutes unanimously (5-0). The meeting consisted primarily of staff presentations and discussions on Planning 101, the Joint Planning Agreement (JPA), the Development Review Committee (DRC) process, and landscaping. No substantive land-use decisions were made; the only formal action was the minutes approval.

• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Signed amended minutes for March 15, 2023

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

The Mount Dora City Council approved the final development plan for Juniper Multifamily Townhomes, adopted mid-year budget amendments, a revised master fee schedule, and ordinances revising several advisory boards. It also approved a law enforcement dispatch services agreement with the Lake County Sheriff's Office by a 6-1 vote.

• Approved Juniper Multifamily Townhomes final plan (unanimous)
• Approved Lake County Sheriff's Office dispatch services agreement (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-11 mid-year budget amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-18 revised master fee schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-07 revising Public Arts Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-08 revising Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-09 revising Library Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 17 items (unanimous)

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

The City Council held a work session to discuss a proposed transfer of police dispatch services to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. No formal decision was made; the item was presented and discussed, with questions addressed. The meeting adjourned without voting on the transfer.

• Adjourned work session unanimously

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

The commission approved a motion to review a conceptual idea for a mural of the MLK Center, with the caveat that no board funding would be provided. The board also approved the January 24, 2023 meeting minutes and received an ethics training presentation. No other substantive decisions were made; discussions included funding sources, the Master Plan, and potential mural projects.

• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes (roll call vote)
• Approved review of MLK Center mural concept with no board funding (voice vote)

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property at 221 N. Baker Street. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and public comment on non-agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 26, 2023.

• Certificate of Appropriateness review for 221 N. Baker Street
• Approval of minutes from February 22, March 22, and April 4, 2023 meetings
• Public participation for non-agenda items

General

The Development Review Committee agenda for March 29, 2023, indicates that no formal meeting will be held. The document lists several pending development items including site plans and preliminary plats, but no active business is scheduled for this date.

• No formal meeting scheduled
• Seasons at Wekiva Ridge: Request for minor deviations (Lot Grading & Lift Station)
• Mavis-Mt Dora: Request for site plan at 6551 North Orange Blossom Trail
• Inspire Donnelly Woods: Request for site plan on North Donnelly Street
• The Grove at Wolf Branch: Request for preliminary plat near Heather Street

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

The General Employee Board of Trustees approved the use of a new retiree online pension portal, excluding banking changes, and approved the Actuarial Valuation Report as of October 1, 2022. They also approved a motion for the actuary to prepare the October 1, 2024 valuation with a 6.375% rate of return. Paid invoices totaling $15,105.69 were approved, along with three periodic distributions.

• Approved retiree pension portal use, excluding online banking changes (unanimous)
• Approved Actuarial Valuation Report as of October 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved actuary to prepare Oct 1, 2024 valuation with 6.375% rate of return (unanimous)
• Approved paid invoices totaling $15,105.69 (unanimous)
• Approved periodic distribution for Bridgit Thompson (unanimous)
• Approved periodic distribution for Wendy Jarus (unanimous)
• Approved periodic distribution for Jeffrey Thompson (unanimous)

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)

The Mount Dora City Council approved Option B for the wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation/renovation, with a unanimous roll call vote. The council also accepted a Lenco Bearcat armored vehicle from the Mount Dora Heroes Foundation (6-1), approved first readings of three ordinances revising advisory board membership standards, and adopted resolutions for a power surge protection program and a law enforcement training sponsorship program.

• Approved WWTP#1 rehabilitation Option B (unanimous)
• Accepted Lenco Bearcat from Mount Dora Heroes Foundation (6-1)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-07 revising Public Arts Commission (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-08 revising Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-09 revising Library Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-14 Power Surge Protection Program (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-13 Law Enforcement Training Sponsorship Program (unanimous)
• Granted City Attorney authority to select magistrate for AMCO litigation (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a meeting to discuss improvements for Summerview Park. The agenda also includes an annual ethics review and updates from city staff regarding parks, recreation, and special events.

• Discussion of Summerview Park improvements
• Annual Ethics Review presentation
• Parks and Recreation staff update
• Cultural and Special Events staff update

General

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the final plan for the Juniper MF Townhomes project. The project is located at 20935 US Hwy 441 and is owned by Elevation Mt. Dora, LLC.

• Final Plan request for Juniper MF Townhomes at 20935 US Hwy 441

The Mount Dora Planning and Zoning Commission approved the final plan for the Juniper MF Townhomes development at 20935 US Hwy 441, subject to engineering requirements and final plat submittal. The motion carried 4-3, with Chair Harmon Massey and members Beach, Dring, and Tietmeyer in favor, and Haukoos, Homich, and Coombes against. Discussion covered grading, tree preservation, traffic, and school impacts.

• Approved final plan for Juniper MF Townhomes at 20935 US Hwy 441 (4-3)
• Approved minutes from February 15, 2023 meeting (7-0)

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main business is discussion-only: updates on Cauley Lott Park and the Resource & Recreation Center. The board will also approve the minutes from its February 7, 2023 meeting and take public comments.

• Discussion: Cauley Lott Park updates
• Discussion: Resource & Recreation Center update
• Approval of February 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

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

City Council held a work session to evaluate two options for rehabilitating Waste Water Treatment Plant #1. Staff recommended Option B, which focuses on scheduled upgrades over three years rather than a larger partial upgrade. No final decision was made; a vote is scheduled for April 18th.

• Tabled decision on WWTP #1 rehabilitation to April 18th meeting

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

The Mount Dora City Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting parking behind a driveway and approved a consent agenda covering various municipal contracts, budget programs, and asset disposals. The Council also appointed a new member to the Public Arts Commission and received a transportation update from the Lake-Sumter MPO.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-05 regarding parking behind driveways
• Appointed Rebecca Owen to the Public Arts Commission
• Approved consent agenda including surplus asset disposal and bond payoff
• Approved Amendment 3 to State Revolving Fund Loan Agreement DW 3514A0
• Approved agreement with Dana Safety Supply for police vehicle equipment
• Approved Amendment 1 for A.C. Schultes well maintenance services
• Approved task authorization for Water Treatment Plant #1 well repair
• Authorized insurance settlement for total loss of city vehicle

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will consider two Certificates of Appropriateness: one for replacing six windows at 809 N Donnelly Street and another for interior and exterior renovations at 853 N Clayton Street. The board will also approve minutes from the January 25 meeting and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• 809 N Donnelly Street – replace 6 windows
• 853 N Clayton Street – interior and exterior renovations
• Approval of minutes for January 25, 2023
• Public participation for non-agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for March 29, 2023

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board met on January 25, 2023, and took action on three Certificate of Appropriateness applications. The board tabled a request to replace wood doors with steel doors at 104 E. 3rd Ave, directing the applicant to either refinish the existing doors or revise the application to reflect more historic 1930s-style doors. They approved a metal roof replacement at 210 W 11th Ave as presented, and tabled a window replacement application at 809 N Donnelly St to obtain additional information. The board also elected officers, changed its meeting time to 3:00 p.m., and discussed the Wekiva Trail and demolition-by-neglect regulations.

• Approved minutes of November 23, 2022 (6-0)
• Appointed Det Joks as Chair (6-0)
• Appointed Amanda Kelley as Vice-Chair (6-0)
• Tabled door replacement at 104 E. 3rd Ave, directing refinish or revise to 1930s style (6-0)
• Approved metal roof replacement at 210 W 11th Ave (6-0)
• Tabled window replacement at 809 N Donnelly St for additional information (6-0)
• Changed meeting time to 3:00 p.m. (6-0)

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

The Mount Dora City Council meeting on February 21, 2023, was primarily informational, featuring a presentation by AMCO Development and its consultant, Jon Stover & Associates, on the proposed Wolf Branch Innovation District mixed-use project. The impact analysis projected significant economic and fiscal benefits, including 14,372 jobs and $6.9 million in annual ad valorem revenue to the city upon stabilization. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes; the meeting also included exhibits on state appropriation requests for the Donnelly Street repaving and Northeast Community Resource & Recreation Center.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; meeting was informational
• Presented AMCO mixed-use development impact analysis (Exhibit C)
• Reviewed 2023 State Action Agenda for Donnelly Street repaving and Northeast Community Center (Exhibits E, F)

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

The Mount Dora Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting and granted a conditional use permit for a daycare center at 920 Grant Avenue with conditions regarding parking and site development. The commission also heard public comments regarding local growth concerns and received a presentation regarding the Wolf Branch Innovation District.

• Approved January 18, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for St. Mary's Academy daycare at 920 Grant Avenue with conditions (6-0)

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

The Northeast CRA Advisory Committee discussed the updated concept plan for the resource and recreation center, which grew from 26,000 to 29,900 square feet with 100 parking spaces, while keeping the budget and cost the same. No formal decisions were made on the plan; the committee provided feedback on features like a laundry room, community garden, and additional handicapped parking. The committee also approved the minutes from September and October 2022 meetings.

• Approved September 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed resource and recreation center concept plan (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:29 PM (unanimous)

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

The Mount Dora City Council unanimously approved the final reading of Ordinance No. 2023-02, rezoning property on the south side of U.S. Highway 441 and East Crooked Lake Drive to C-2A for Orange Lake Development, LLC. The vote was 7-0. The council also approved several board appointments and the consent agenda, and discussed but did not decide on raising parking ticket fines.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-02, Orange Lake Development rezone to C-2A (7-0)
• Reappointed Lynn Tacher to Northeast CRA Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Don Marx to Historic Preservation Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Bryan Belk to Northeast CRA Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Resolution 2023-07, and multiple agreements (unanimous)

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

The CRA Advisory Committee recommended implementing paid parking with sensors and a mobile app, stipulating that revenue fund system maintenance and new parking options. The motion passed 4-1. The committee also heard updates on police and code enforcement activities, including the closure of over 101 code cases.

• Recommended paid parking with sensors and app (4-1)
• Approved minutes of August 3, 2022 (unanimous)

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

General

The Development Review Committee is meeting to review a conditional use permit for St. Mary's Academy and a final plan/plat for Parks of Mount Dora. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting; it is for discussion and review.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP23-01 for St. Mary's Academy at 917 Grant Avenue
• Final Plan/Plat PR22-08FNLC for Parks of Mount Dora on Orange Blossom Trail
• Projects status update

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

The Mount Dora Public Arts Commission unanimously re-elected Thomas Decker as Chair and Harlow Middleton as Vice-Chair for 2023. The commission approved the November 22, 2022 meeting minutes by roll call vote. Discussions covered public-private funding, mural placement on private property, the crosswalk project, and the master plan, but no formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Re-elected Thomas Decker as 2023 Commission Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Re-elected Harlow Middleton as 2023 Commission Vice-Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes (roll call vote, all yes)

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

The Mount Dora Planning and Zoning Commission approved the site plan for the Townplace Suites Hotel at 2905 JW Simpson Way, with conditions requiring engineers to revisit the South entrance off Fiddler Rd. and review alternate landscaping plans. The motion carried 7-0. The commission also approved the December 21, 2022 minutes and elected Harmon Massey as Chair and Miles Beach as Vice-Chair, both unanimously.

• Approved Townplace Suites Hotel site plan (SP22-08) with conditions (7-0)
• Directed applicant to have engineers revisit South entrance off Fiddler Rd. (7-0)
• Directed applicant to review alternate landscaping plans (7-0)
• Approved December 21, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Elected Harmon Massey as Chair (7-0)
• Elected Miles Beach as Vice-Chair (7-0)

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

The Northeast CRA Governing Board approved two agreements: one with MSL, P.A. for annual audit services, and another with CareerSource Central Florida for the 2023 Summer Youth Program. Both motions passed unanimously by roll call vote.

• Approved agreement with MSL, P.A. for annual audit services (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with CareerSource Central Florida for 2023 Summer Youth Program (unanimous)

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

The Mount Dora CRA Governing Board approved an agreement with MSL, P.A. for annual audit services and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the CRA. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. No public comment was made on the item.

• Approved agreement with MSL, P.A. for annual audit services (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute the audit services agreement on behalf of the CRA

General

The Mount Dora City Council will vote on several land use amendments and rezoning ordinances for development projects. The meeting also includes discussions on forest property protection and annual audit services.

• Land use and rezoning ordinances for Orange Lake Development, LLC
• Land use and PUD ordinances for MK and AD Land Investments, LLC (Mount Dora Mixed Use Project)
• Plan for development and protection of the 12+ acre Greenbelt Forest Property
• Task authorization with Halff Associates, Inc. for forest trail landscape design
• Agreement with MSL, P.A. for annual audit services

The meeting minutes contain only exhibits from Jon Stover & Associates (JS&A), an economic development consulting firm, and a bio of its founder. No substantive decisions, approvals, or votes are recorded in the provided text.

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

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board elected officers, approved prior minutes, and unanimously recommended that City Council approve the Forest Preserve Concept Plan and Task Authorization. The board also received updates on parks projects and upcoming events, and set future meeting dates.

• Elected Mark Woerner as Board Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Amy Fortenberry as Board Vice-chairperson (5-0)
• Approved November 21, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended Council approve Forest Preserve Concept Plan and Task Authorization (unanimous voice vote)

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)

The board voted against expanding the Northeast CRA into unincorporated Lake County. Instead, the board decided to consider an interlocal agreement to allocate funding for CRA purposes, specifically a community center.

• Denied expansion of Northeast CRA into unincorporated Lake County (4-1)
• Approved consideration of an interlocal agreement for CRA funding and a community center (4-1)

City Council Special Meeting

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will discuss expanding the Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) into unincorporated county land. The meeting also includes several consent agenda items regarding funding, land purchases, and public safety.

• Discussion on expanding the Mount Dora Northeast CRA into unincorporated Lake County
• $4,800,000 budget transfer from General Fund Reserves to General Fund Aids to Government Agencies
• $220,727.07 distribution for Sheriff's crime prevention activities
• $1,998,500 contract with Comanco Environmental Corp for Lake County Landfill cell phase III closure
• $332,721.50 purchase of Hancock Road corridor right of way from CONSERV II

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners voted 4-1 to deny the proposed expansion of Mount Dora's Northeast CRA into unincorporated Lake County. Instead, the board will consider an interlocal agreement to allocate up to $15 million toward CRA purposes, including a community resource center. The motion was made by Commissioner Campione and seconded by Commissioner Parks.

• Denied expansion of Northeast CRA into unincorporated Lake County (4-1)
• Approved consideration of an interlocal agreement for CRA funding, including community center (4-1)

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

The board denied a proposal to expand the Northeast CRA into unincorporated Lake County. Instead, the board agreed to consider an interlocal agreement to allocate funding for CRA purposes, specifically a community resource center.

• Denied expansion of Northeast CRA into unincorporated Lake County (4-1)
• Approved consideration of an interlocal agreement for CRA funding and a community center (4-1)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to review the Forest Preserve Concept Plan. The board will also discuss library materials and receive a report from the Library Director.

• Forest Preserve Concept Plan presentation
• Library Materials Review discussion
• Library Director's Report

General

The Mount Dora City Council will consider several action items including wastewater treatment plant repairs, pickleball court construction, and a Unity Day sponsorship. Consent agenda items include agreements for wastewater improvements, library manga collection, solid waste, and solar power. The meeting also includes advisory board appointments and public comments.

• Cost-share agreement with St. Johns River Water Management District for WWTP#1 wastewater improvements
• Interlocal agreement with Lake County for library impact fees for manga collection
• Fourth amendment to solid waste agreement with Waste Management Inc. of Florida
• Resolution 2023-02: budget amendment and GMP for WWTP#1 repairs (Faden Builders)
• Task authorization/GMP for pickleball courts at Summerview Park (Faden)

The Mount Dora City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment and task authorization/guaranteed maximum price for repairs at Wastewater Treatment Plant #1, along with several other items. They also approved lease and service agreement amendments for the Public Works facility and pickleball courts at Summerview Park, and adopted a resolution for Unity Day event sponsorship.

• Approved consent agenda including cost-share, interlocal, solid waste, and solar agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 4 to Robie Street lease with Nickmax Properties, extending through September 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 3 to ADG professional services agreement for Public Works Facility Phase 2 design (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-02 and approved budget amendment and GMP for WWTP #1 repairs (unanimous)
• Approved task authorization/GMP for pickleball courts at Summerview Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-03 for Unity Day event sponsorship (unanimous)
• Appointed Karen Lawrence to CRA Advisory Committee (unanimous)