Mount Dora public meetings in 2024

City Council Special Meeting

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a special meeting with a single action item: approving a task authorization with Cathcart Construction Company-Florida, LLC for the Donnelly Street Asphalt Trail-Temporary Sidewalk. No other business is listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of task authorization with Cathcart Construction Company-Florida, LLC for Donnelly Street Asphalt Trail-Temporary Sidewalk

The City Council approved a task authorization with Cathcart Construction Company-Florida, LLC to build a 1,000-linear-foot temporary sidewalk on Donnelly Street. The project is intended to improve pedestrian safety and will be funded by the sidewalk repair bank.

• Approved task authorization with Cathcart Construction Company-Florida, LLC for Donnelly Street temporary sidewalk (Unanimous)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a regular session that includes public hearings on two site plan requests: a Chick-fil-A at US Hwy 441 and a Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers on Eudora Road. The agenda also covers approval of minutes, non-agenda public comments, and scheduling for 2025 meetings, including a special meeting on a Land Development Code amendment.

• Site plan request for Chick-fil-A at US Hwy 441 (Project No. SP24-11)
• Site plan request for Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers on Eudora Road (Project No. SP23-08)
• 2025 meeting dates to be set
• Special meeting on Land Development Code amendment scheduled for January 3, 2025

The Mount Dora Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan for a Chick-fil-A on US Hwy 441 (6-0) and tabled a Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers site plan on Eudora Road (6-0) pending a new traffic study and alternative access options. The board also approved 2025 meeting dates and a special meeting on January 3, 2025.

• Approved Chick-fil-A site plan at US Hwy 441 (6-0)
• Tabled Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers site plan on Eudora Road (6-0)
• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting dates (6-0)
• Approved special meeting on January 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (6-0)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session with several action items, including approval of a memorandum of agreement for the Wekiva Rail-Trail extension and adoption of a resolution for a Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) contract and trail improvements. The agenda also includes multiple contract amendments and emergency purchase ratifications related to Hurricane Milton repairs.

• Approval of Amendment 1 to piggyback agreement with American Sidewalk Management for sidewalk inspection, grinding, removal, and repairs
• Approval of Amendment 6 to solid waste agreement with Waste Management, Inc. of Florida
• Ratification of emergency task authorization for Cathcart Construction to repair H. Milton damaged drainage outfall in Country Club of Mount Dora
• Approval of purchase orders for Cathcart Construction for water main break repair on US Hwy 441 and 20-inch broken gravity main repair
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-41 for SORBA contract and trail improvements

General Employees' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora General Pension Board will hold its quarterly meeting to approve minutes, appoint 2025 officers, set future meeting dates, and receive quarterly financial reports. The board will also review legal updates and approve paid invoices totaling $26,861.16.

• Appointment of 2025 Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary
• Approval of paid invoices totaling $26,861.16, including FPPTA membership ($750) and Mariner quarterly fees ($12,000)
• Discussion of 2025–2027 meeting dates
• Quarterly reports from Principal Financial Group and Galliard
• Legal updates from Attorney Pedro Herrera

The General Employees Board of Trustees unanimously approved the September 20, 2024 minutes, reappointed Charles Revell as Chairperson, Vince Sandersfeld as Vice-Chairperson, and Ley Vedder as Secretary for 2025, and approved pension board meeting dates for 2025, 2026, and 2027. The board also directed Mariner to send a letter to ASB requesting full redemption and to prepare an Investment Policy Statement for the March 21, 2025 meeting. Paid invoices totaling $26,861.16 were approved, and Charles Revell was authorized to sign a three-year fiduciary liability insurance agreement with Traveler's Insurance, backdated to November 20, 2024.

• Approved September 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved pension board meeting dates for 2025, 2026, 2027 (unanimous)
• Directed Mariner to send letter to ASB requesting full redemption and prepare Investment Policy Statement (unanimous)
• Approved paid invoices totaling $26,861.16 (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of Traveler's Insurance fiduciary liability agreement, 3-year term backdated to Nov 20, 2024 (unanimous)

Police Officers' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora Police Officers’ Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to discuss 2025 meeting dates, review quarterly financial reports, and receive legal updates. The board will also vote on renewing FPPTA membership and fiduciary liability insurance coverage.

• FPPTA 2025 Membership renewal for $750.00
• Fiduciary Liability Coverage with Traveler's Insurance
• Quarterly Reports presented by John Thinnes
• Legal Reports & Updates by Attorney Pedro Herrera
• 2025 meeting dates for the Pension Board

The Police Officer's Board of Trustees approved a 3-year agreement with Traveler's Insurance for fiduciary liability coverage, and approved payment of invoices totaling $17,116.36. The board also approved the September 20, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included discussions on future meeting dates and quarterly reports.

• Approved Traveler's Insurance agreement for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoices totaling $17,116.36 (unanimous)
• Approved September 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Firefighters' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora Firefighters' Pension Board will hold its quarterly meeting to discuss and potentially approve a list of expenditures totaling $12,508.70, including membership renewals, legal fees, and investment manager costs. The board will also set meeting dates for 2025-2027 and receive quarterly reports from the pension administrator and legal counsel.

• Approval of $12,508.70 in expenses, including FPPTA membership renewal ($750), Capitola event registration ($850), Galliard ($1,557.52), Mariner July-September 2024 ($6,000), Salem Trust ($1,562.50), and Sugarman legal fees ($1,757.68)
• Discussion of pension board meeting dates for 2025, 2026, and 2027
• Quarterly report from John Thinnes
• Legal report from attorney Pedro Herrera of Sugarman, Susskind, Braswell & Herrera, P.A.
• Fiduciary liability coverage with Traveler's Insurance

The Mount Dora Firefighter's Board of Trustees approved payment of $12,508.70 in invoices covering FPPTA memberships and events, investment and legal services, and other vendors. The board voted not to approve the September 20, 2024 minutes due to a wrong invoiced amount. Traveler's Fiduciary Liability Insurance was tabled to the next agenda for further discussion. Quarterly reports and legal updates were received as informational items.

• Approved $12,508.70 in invoices (unanimous voice vote)
• Did not approve September 20, 2024 minutes due to wrong invoiced amount (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled Traveler's Fiduciary Liability Insurance to next agenda (unanimous voice vote)

City Council Regular Session

The City Council is convening as a Code Compliance Special Magistrate to hear eight new code enforcement cases, including stormwater/erosion, building, and general code compliance violations. The meeting is quasi-judicial, with staff and respondents sworn in, and no City Council decisions will be made. The next hearing is scheduled for February 13, 2025.

• Stormwater/erosion case: City v. Calatlantic Group Inc. (1148 Dora Parc Ln)
• Building cases: City v. Matthew A. Johnson (1405 Hackett St.) and City v. Jeffrey Thompson (1335 Lakeshore Dr.)
• Code compliance cases: City v. Matthew A. Johnson (1405 Hackett St.), City v. Ximemna Riestrepo & Silvia Perez (305 E 11th Ave.), City v. Ozell J. Ward (Grant Ave.), City v. Ralean L. B. Peak (255 E. Jackson St.), City v. Genco Partners LLC (2951 Northland Rd)
• Next hearing scheduled for February 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Mount Dora's Special Magistrate heard six code violation cases on December 12, 2024. Most respondents were ordered to come into compliance by set deadlines, with daily civil penalties if they fail; one unsafe-conditions case was continued to February 13, 2025, and one stormwater case was left for the respondent to contact the City Attorney. The hearing adjourned at 12:35 p.m., with the next Special Magistrate Hearing set for February 13, 2025.

• Ordered Jeffrey Thompson (1335 Lakeshore Dr.) to obtain roofing permits by Feb 10, 2024 or face $150/day penalties
• Ordered Ximena Restrepo & Silvia Perez (305 E. 11th Ave) to get an approved permit by Feb 9, 2025 or face $250/day penalties
• Ordered Ralean L.B. Peak (255 E. Jackson St.) to comply by Mar 12, 2025 or face $25/day penalties
• Ordered Genco Partners LLC (2951 Northland Rd.) to comply by Jan 14, 2025 or face $100/day penalties
• Continued City v. Matthew A. Johnson (1405 Hackett St.) unsafe-conditions case to Feb 13, 2025
• City v. Calatlantic Group Inc. (1148 Dora Parc Ln.): respondents to contact City Attorney Drew Smith for follow-up
• Set next Special Magistrate Hearing for Feb 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and take up new business including a historic site designation for 308 E 5th Avenue, a mural application for 306 W 6th Avenue, and setting the 2025 meeting schedule. The meeting is open to the public and includes notices about potential City Council presence and ADA accommodations.

• Historic site designation for 308 E 5th Avenue
• Mural application for 306 W 6th Avenue
• 2025 meeting schedule approval
• Approval of minutes from October 30, 2024

The board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a roof replacement and window design at 23 N. Tremain Street. The board also elected its Chair and Vice Chair for the term.

• Approved re-roof and window design application for 23 N. Tremain Street (6-0)
• Approved amended December 11, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Elected Det Joks as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Robert Gordon as Vice Chair (5-0)

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board will hold its regular meeting at City Hall. No formal decisions are scheduled; the board will discuss flooding with the Public Works Director and receive a police department update. Residents may speak during the public comment period.

• Flood discussion with Public Works Director George Marek
• Police department update
• Public comment period

The Northeast CRA Advisory Board heard a presentation from Public Works Director George Marek on flood mitigation efforts, including hiring engineers to survey drainage and design improvements, with construction targeted to start by winter 2025. No formal action was taken on the flood plan. The board also received a police update on crime statistics for the Northeast area from June to November 2024. The meeting minutes from November 26, 2024, were approved unanimously.

• Approved November 26, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 PM (5-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Library Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from the September 2024 meeting, review 2023-24 donations and sponsorships, and discuss a materials review. The board will also receive the Library Director's report and set future meeting dates.

• Approval of September 9, 2024 Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
• Presentation of 2023-24 Donations and Sponsorships
• Discussion of Library Materials Review

General

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session on December 3, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes board appointments, priority project updates on the Donnelly Street Boardwalk Replacement and odor issues, a consent agenda with multiple contracts and approvals, and action items including setting 2025 meeting dates and adopting a resolution on surplus assets. A public hearing will consider a resolution establishing authorized personnel only areas.

• Task Authorization #12 for underground electrical conduit installation in Mount Dora Groves South Phase II
• Requisition 25-2975 with Commercial Design Services for furniture for the new Public Works Building
• Ratification of extensions of Resolution 2024-40, Local State of Emergency related to Hurricane Milton
• First Amendment to agreement with Evoqua Water Technologies for hydrogen sulfide neutralization at Wastewater Treatment Plant #2
• RFP #24-EL-014, Advanced Metering Infrastructure rankings and negotiation authorization

The Mount Dora City Council approved three action items: disposal of surplus assets (Resolution 2024-44), purchase of furniture for the new Public Works building (Requisition 25-2975), and a policy establishing authorized personnel only areas (Resolution 2024-45). They also approved the 2025 meeting dates and made a board appointment. A discussion on randomized voting was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved 2025 meeting dates (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-44, disposal of surplus assets (7-0)
• Approved Requisition 25-2975 for furniture purchase for new Public Works building (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-45, authorized personnel only areas (7-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Rolfson to Mount Dora Community Trust Distribution Committee (4-3)
• Deferred randomized voting discussion to December 17 meeting

General

The Development Review Committee is not holding a formal meeting. The only item is a request for as-built drawings for the Nathan's Comer project on Fearon Avenue, submitted by the property owner and applicant. No decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Request for as-built drawings for Nathan's Comer project, Fearon Avenue
• Owner: West Family Revocable Trust; Applicant: West Revocable Trust
• Engineer: Wicks Engineering Services, Inc.; Surveyor: Scott Lee Surveying

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Northeast CRA Advisory Board approved its August 13, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections on a 5-0 vote. Members heard a presentation on the Island Palm Cemetery restoration project and discussed replacing worn Grandview Business District banners, agreeing to collect photo submissions by January 10. A flooding update was pushed to the December meeting, and the board adjourned at 6:49 p.m. on a 5-0 vote. No budget changes were made; the budget was already adopted by council.

• Approved August 13, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (5-0)
• Agreed to collect Grandview banner photo submissions by January 10
• Flooding update pushed to December meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 6:49 p.m. (5-0)

Public Arts Commission

The Mount Dora Public Arts Commission will hold its November 26, 2024 meeting at 3:30 PM in the City Hall Board Room to conduct routine business including approving minutes, taking public comment, receiving presentations, and hearing staff updates. No ordinances, resolutions, or action items are listed on the agenda.

The Public Arts Commission held a regular meeting with four members present. They approved the October 31, 2024 meeting minutes by a roll call vote. The meeting included discussions on sculpture placement, artist attribution plaques, and a kinetic heron sculpture location, but no substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved October 31, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a site plan request for a Fifth Third Bank project at US 441 & JW Simpson Way, which was previously tabled. The commission will also receive a staff presentation on DRC 101. The meeting is largely procedural, with no final decisions expected from the City Council.

• Site plan request (SP-2408) for Fifth Third Bank at US 441 & JW Simpson Way, tabled from prior meeting
• Staff presentation on DRC 101
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Public participation for non-agenda items

The Mount Dora Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Fifth Third Bank site plan at SEC US Hwy 441 & JW Simpson Way with a 6-0 vote, following discussion of landscaping and signage recommendations. The board also received a staff presentation on the Development Review Committee (DRC) process, discussing potential code changes and future meeting topics.

• Approved Fifth Third Bank site plan (SP-2408) at US Hwy 441 & JW Simpson Way (6-0)
• Approved October 16, 2024 meeting minutes with a correction to Tom Dring's name (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:06 a.m. (motion by Haukoos, seconded by Coombes)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session to approve a $8 million capital improvement note for a new public works facility, designate 308 E 5th Avenue as a historic site, and consider a developer agreement for the Vista Hills Project. The meeting also includes approvals for wastewater plant expansion evaluations, emergency purchases, and a $380,000 septic sludge removal contract.

• $8,000,000 capital improvement revenue note for Public Works Facility construction
• Designation of 308 E 5th Avenue as a historic site
• Developer agreement with Route 46 Properties, LLC for Vista Hills Project
• $380,000 contract with Shelley's Septic Tank, Inc for sludge hauling services
• $158,000 purchase of sodium hypochlorite solutions for water treatment plants

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates from city staff, including the Parks & Recreation Master Plan 5-Year Plan Update and cultural/special events. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items, resolutions, or ordinances listed.

• Approval of September 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of October 21, 2024 special meeting minutes
• Parks & Recreation Master Plan - 5 Year Plan Update
• Parks and Recreation Update
• Cultural and Special Events Update

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met and approved minutes from September and October 2024. Staff presented updates on the 5-year master plan, including projects like Donnelly Park pickleball and the Recreation and Resource Center contract, but no formal decisions were made on these items. The board also heard updates on park renovations and upcoming events.

• Approved September 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 21, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Mount Dora Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold hearings on 16 new code enforcement cases covering tree, building, and general code violations, and will consider confirmation of fines and liens in 6 additional cases. The meeting is quasi-judicial, with staff and respondents sworn in before hearings. No City Council decisions are made at this meeting.

• New tree cases: 907 E 11th Ave (Brisson/Galeana), 407 Grant Ave (Lopez)
• New building cases: 152 E 3rd Ave (Lifescolor LLC), 234 W 3rd Ave (Lakeside Inn Corp), 205 S Rossiter St (Hamor), 1305 N Grandview St (Acme Rib Shack LLC), 703 Lincoln Ave (Duncan), 1148 N Grandview St (Bernard), 1605 N Orange St (Morante)
• New code compliance cases: 315 N Highland St (ARA LP Holdings), 1023 E 8th Ave (Point), 1303 Stowe Ave (David), 338 S Rhodes St (Francis), N Grandview St (Perry), 1746 N Highland St (Jones), 411 Lincoln Ave (Rocker)
• Fine/lien confirmations: 303 Highland St (Dave Lowe Realty), 100 E 4th Ave (100 East 4th Avenue LLC), 433 E 11th Ave (Green Tree Apartments), 625 Jackson Ave (Viera), 1455 Pine Ave (Johnson), 20935 US Hwy (Elevation MT Dora LLC)
• Next hearing scheduled for December 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM

The Mount Dora Special Magistrate heard 21 code enforcement cases on November 13, 2024, issuing orders for property owners to cure violations including unauthorized tree removal, lack of building permits, overgrown lots, and unsafe structures. Fines and liens were confirmed for several properties, including a $87,572.50 lien against 100 E 4th Ave LLC and a $9,250 lien against Dave Lowe Realty Inc. One case was continued to February 13, 2025.

• Ordered Rebecca Brisson and Galeana Rolando to replace two illegally cut trees with six approved trees and repair sidewalk by Jan 12, 2025, with $100/day fines for non-compliance
• Ordered Edwin Lopez to replant five trees by Dec 13, 2024, with $100/day fines for each tree not replaced
• Confirmed $9,250 lien against Dave Lowe Realty Inc. for balcony violation, authorized City to seek permission to secure area beneath balcony
• Ordered Lakeside Inn Corp. to obtain building permits by Dec 13, 2024, with $100/day fines
• Ordered Acme Rib Shack LLC to obtain permits to demolish or rebuild by Feb 11, 2025, with $100/day fines
• Confirmed $87,572.50 lien against 100 E 4th Avenue LLC for continuing violation
• Confirmed $29,050 lien against Green Tree Apartments LLC for continuing violation
• Continued case against Steve & Melinda Bernard to Feb 13, 2025

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving an engineering services agreement with Halff Associates for a Vision Zero Safety Action Plan, ratifying extensions of a local state of emergency related to Hurricane Milton, and authorizing negotiations for state lobbying services. The meeting also includes public comment, reports from the city manager and attorney, and updates from council members.

• Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for Vision Zero Safety Action Plan (SS4A grant requirement)
• Ratification of extensions of Resolution 2024-40, Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Milton
• Authorization to negotiate RFP 24-CM-017 for State of Florida lobbying services
• Recognition of Nancy Howell and Gary McKechnie
• Approval of meeting minutes

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates on FY 24/25 projects and staff reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of August 13, 2024 special meeting minutes
• Approval of September 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• FY 24/25 Projects Update discussion
• Staff update
• Commission member reports

The Public Arts Commission approved the minutes of its August 13 and September 24, 2024 meetings by roll call votes. Most of the meeting was a discussion of FY 24/25 projects, including sculpture placements, murals, and a possible Ballerina sculpture in front of the Mount Dora Community Center. No formal decisions were recorded on those project ideas; staff suggested discussing sculpture numbers at the next meeting.

• Approved August 13, 2024 meeting minutes (roll call, no votes recorded against)
• Approved September 24, 2024 meeting minutes (roll call, no votes recorded against)
• Adjourned by unanimous voice vote at about 4:54 p.m.

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a re-roofing project at 347 W 8th Avenue. The board will also discuss the Dora Drawdy Project with Wayne Zimmerman and review the Historic Ordinance. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comment.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for re-roof at 347 W 8th Avenue
• Discussion of Dora Drawdy Project with Wayne Zimmerman
• Overview of the Historic Ordinance
• Approval of minutes from September 25, 2024

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board approved all five Certificate of Appropriateness applications on the agenda, including a re-roof, a detached garage, porch modifications, door restoration, and a renewal. The garage approval included a condition requiring the applicant to return with a historically appropriate garage door. The porch modification was approved 4-1, with Chairman Det Joks dissenting.

• Approved re-roof at 147 E 9th Ave (5-0)
• Approved detached garage at 835 E 8th Ave with condition to return with historic garage door (5-0)
• Approved porch modifications at 110 N Clayton St (4-1)
• Approved door and shutter restoration at 1031 N Clayton St (5-0)
• Renewed application for doors, windows, porch flooring/railings at 308 N Tremain St (5-0)
• Postponed Historic Ordnance Review to next meeting due to weather

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business including approval of minutes, public comment, and possible action items. The main discussion item is a proposed 2024-2025 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant application for $1,500,000 to improve Evans Park.

• Discussion of 2024-2025 LWCF grant application for $1,500,000 for Evans Park improvements

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board held a special meeting on October 21, 2024, with no formal action items. Director Troy Shonk discussed the 2024-2025 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant application for $1,500,000 to improve Evans Park, confirming it is separate from Donnelly Park funding. The board approved the meeting minutes and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular session to review two site plan requests, discuss potential Land Development Code amendments on landscaping and minor edits, and receive a staff presentation on the Development Review Committee process. Public comment is allowed for non-agenda items.

• Site plan for Fifth Third Bank at US Hwy 441 & JW Simpson Way (Project No. SP-2408)
• Site plan for 1518 Donnelly New Building (Project No. SP24-05Minor)
• Discussion only: LDC Amendment on Landscaping
• Discussion only: LDC Amendment on Minor Edits
• Staff presentation: DRC 101

The Planning and Zoning Commission tabled a site plan for a Fifth Third Bank at SEC US Hwy 441 & JW Simpson Way (6-0) pending review of landscaping and bicycle rack standards. The board approved a site plan for 1518 Donnelly New Building (6-0) with conditions, including resolving DRC and CPH comments and paving a drive aisle with asphalt instead of millings. Two Land Development Code amendments (landscaping and minor edits) were discussed but not voted on.

• Tabled Fifth Third Bank site plan (6-0)
• Approved 1518 Donnelly site plan with conditions (6-0)
• Approved September 18, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session with several action items, including approving a ranking for a Vision Zero Safety Action Plan, a purchasing policy waiver for electric utility infrastructure, a task authorization for building renovation, adoption of a fire department strategic plan, and release of a code enforcement lien. Public hearings will address the first reading of an ordinance updating the Northeast CRA plan and boundary, and a resolution for partial release of a utility easement. The agenda also includes proclamations and reports from the city manager, attorney, and lobbyist.

• Approval of ranking for RFQ #24-PW-015 Vision Zero Safety Action Plan (SS4A grant requirement)
• Purchasing policy waiver for One Oak Mount Dora Groves Development electric utility infrastructure
• Task authorization with Faden Builders, Inc. for renovation of 308 East Fifth Avenue
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2024-20, Northeast CRA Plan Update and Boundary Modification
• Adoption of Fire Department Strategic Plan and Community Risk Assessment-Standards of Cover

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board meeting scheduled for October 8, 2024, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place, and the next meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2024.

General

The Mount Dora City Council is holding an emergency meeting to consider adopting Resolution No. 2024-40, which declares a state of emergency related to Hurricane Milton. This is the only action item on the agenda.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-40, State of Emergency Related to Hurricane Milton

The Mount Dora City Council held an emergency meeting and unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2024-40, declaring a local state of emergency due to Tropical Storm Milton. The resolution grants the mayor and city manager emergency powers, including the ability to incur unforeseen spending, and waives emergency event response pay. The council also discussed a potential curfew and heard from the purchasing manager about signing a debris monitoring and collection services agreement.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-40 declaring a state of emergency for Tropical Storm Milton (4-0)
• Discussed imposition of a curfew (no action taken)
• Heard update on debris monitoring and collection services agreement (no action taken)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session on October 1, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes consent items, action items, and public hearings. Key decisions include approving fireworks launches for the Light Up Mount Dora and New Year's Eve events, amending the purchasing authority policy, and contracting for a wastewater treatment mixer. The meeting also includes proclamations and a request to ratify rescheduling the November 5 meeting to November 4.

• Resolution No. 2024-33: Approving fireworks launch from 4th Avenue Docks for 2024 Light Up Mount Dora Event
• Resolution No. 2024-34: Approving fireworks launch and dock closure on December 31, 2024, for New Year's Eve Event
• Resolution No. 2024-36: Amendment to Purchasing Authority Policy
• Agreement with Ovivo USA Inc. to furnish and install a 5 HP submerged turbine mixer at Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2
• Approval of agreements for continuing professional consultant services from RFQ 24-GS-013 for the City, CRA, and Northeast CRA

The Mount Dora City Council approved resolutions for fireworks displays for the upcoming Light Up Mount Dora event and New Year's Eve celebration. Additionally, the Council voted to increase the City Manager's purchasing authority threshold to $100,000 to streamline administrative procedures. The Council also ratified the rescheduling of the November 5, 2024, meeting to November 4, 2024.

• Rescheduled November 5, 2024, meeting to November 4, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-33 for Light Up Mount Dora fireworks (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-34 for New Year's Eve fireworks and dock closure (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-36 increasing City Manager purchasing authority to $100,000 (6-0)
• Approved professional consultant services agreements (unanimous)

Northeast CRA Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Board is meeting to consider a single action item: approving agreements for continuing professional consultant services from RFQ 24-GS-013. The agenda includes public comment and other business, but no other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of consultant services agreements from RFQ 24-GS-013

CRA Board

The Mount Dora Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency Board is meeting to consider approving agreements for continuing professional consultant services from RFQ 24-GS-013 for the Downtown CRA. The agenda includes public comment and one action item, with no other substantive business listed.

• Request approval of agreements for continuing professional consultant services from RFQ 24-GS-013 for the Downtown CRA

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will meet to decide on five Certificates of Appropriateness for property alterations, including re-roofing, garage construction, and door repairs. The board will also review updates to the Historic Preservation Ordinance and receive staff and board updates.

• 147 E. 9th Avenue - Re-Roof
• 835 E. 8th Avenue - Detached Garage
• 110 N. Clayton Street - Garage Doors
• 1031 N. Clayton Street - Restore door slabs and six shutters
• Historic Preservation Ordinance Review

The Board approved certificates of appropriateness for roofing, door, and porch work at four properties. A detached garage addition was approved on the condition that the applicant return with a historically appropriate garage door design.

• Approved re-roof from metal to shingle at 147 E 9th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved detached garage at 835 E 8th Avenue pending review of a historically appropriate garage door (5-0)
• Approved porch modifications and garage door replacement at 110 N. Clayton Street (4-1)
• Approved rebuilding of exterior doors and shutters at 1031 N. Clayton Street (5-0)
• Renewed application for doors, windows, and porch work at 308 N. Tremain Street (5-0)
• Approved August 28, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Postponed Historic Ordnance Review until next meeting

General

The Mount Dora City Council will consider adopting Resolution No. 2024-39 to declare a state of emergency related to Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. This is the only action item on the agenda, followed by public comment and adjournment.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-39 declaring a state of emergency for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine

Public Arts Commission

The Mount Dora Public Arts Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss FY 24/25 projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the discussion of upcoming projects.

• Approval of July 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of FY 24/25 projects
• Staff update
• Reports from commission members

The Public Arts Commission discussed and agreed on a set of projects for the FY 2024-25 budget, including three sculptures, two murals, performing arts, and an aerial exhibit. Members also agreed to submit sculpture suggestions and performer ideas for an October 3 special meeting. The minutes were approved unanimously, and the meeting adjourned with no formal resolutions or ordinances.

• Approved July 23, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous roll call)
• Agreed to pursue 3 sculptures, 2 murals, performing arts, and an aerial exhibit for FY 24-25
• Agreed to have each member submit 2 sculpture ideas for October 3 special meeting
• Agreed to have member Perreault submit performer suggestions for special meeting

Firefighters' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora Firefighters' Pension Board will meet to approve the administrative budget for 2024-25, approve invoices totaling over $76,000, and set meeting dates for 2025. The board will also hear presentations from consultants and approve the June 21, 2024 minutes.

• Approval of Administrative Budget 24-25
• Approval of invoices: Galliard Management Fee $1,487.13, GRS $64,536.00, Mariner $6,000.00, Salem Trust $1,562.50, Sihle Pension Bond $3,174.43
• Approval of 2025 Fire Pension Meeting Dates
• Presentations by John Thinnes (AndCo Consulting) and Pedro Herrera (Sugarman & Susskind)

General Employees' Pension & Retirement

The General Pension Board of Mount Dora will hold its quarterly meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, appointing trustees for expiring terms, and reviewing quarterly and legal reports. The board will also approve payment of invoices totaling $18,409.26 for services such as actuarial, legal, and training. No major policy changes or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Appointments for expiring terms of Ley Vedder and Dick Maglio
• Approval of invoices totaling $18,409.26, including ASB $2,853.94, GRS $3,927.00, and Sugarman legal $2,907.08
• Quarterly report from John Thinnes
• Legal updates from attorney Pedro Herrera
• Informational reports from Principal Financial Group for June, July, and August

The General Employees Board of Trustees unanimously approved the June 21, 2024 minutes, reappointed Ley Vedder and Dick Maglio to expiring terms, and approved $18,409.26 in paid invoices. No public comment or other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Ley Vedder and Dick Maglio to expiring terms (unanimous)
• Approved $18,409.26 in paid invoices (unanimous)

Police Officers' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora Police Officers' Pension Board will meet to approve minutes, receive quarterly reports from John Thinnes and legal updates from attorney Pedro Herrera, and consider action items including invoices totaling $21,560.11. The board will also discuss informational items from Principal Financial Group and handle retirement-related items for Christa Kemeny.

• Approval of June 21, 2024 minutes
• Quarterly report by John Thinnes
• Legal report by Attorney Pedro Herrera
• Invoices paid: Galliard $1,508.68, GRS $7,847.00, Salem Trust $1,625.00, Sugarman Susskind Braswell & Herrera $10,579.43
• Christa Kemeny periodic distribution and letter of retirement

The Police Officer's Pension Board of Trustees approved the minutes from their June 21, 2024, meeting and authorized the payment of $21,560.11 in outstanding invoices. The board also elected Hector Figueroa to serve as Pro-Tem for the September 20, 2024, meeting.

• Elected Hector Figueroa as Pro-Tem (unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $21,560.11 in invoices (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Mount Dora Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments on non-agenda items, and consider one new business item: a minor site plan application for 813 East 5th Avenue. The board will also set its next meeting date. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Minor Site Plan review, Project No. SP24-02, for 813 East 5th Avenue (owner: 5th Gen Holding LLC; applicant: Sunshine Properties Source LLC)

The Commission approved a minor site plan for 813 East 5th Avenue with a 6-0 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the August 21, 2024, meeting and discussed drainage concerns related to the Timberwalk development.

• Approved August 21, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved minor site plan for 813 East 5th Avenue (6-0)

CRA Board

The Mount Dora Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider approving rankings for continuing professional consultant services under RFQ 24-GS-013 for the Mount Dora Downtown CRA. This is the only action item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Approval of rankings for Continuing Professional Consultant (RFQ 24-GS-013) for Mount Dora Downtown CRA

The CRA Board approved the Commercial Visual Improvement (CVIP) grant agreement for the Mount Dora Yacht Club in a 5-1 roll call vote. The meeting then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved CVIP grant agreement for Mount Dora Yacht Club (5-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session with public hearings to adopt the final millage rate and budget, and to approve annexation, land use, and zoning changes for a 4.60-acre property owned by Rolkelray, LLC. The consent agenda includes ratification of the 2024 police collective bargaining agreement, approval of consultant rankings, purchase of a water pump, and a property deed transfer. Action items include contracts for sidewalk design and pipe lining, and creation of a police charities fund.

• Final adoption of Ordinance 2024-16 (annexation), 2024-17 (land use), 2024-18 (zoning) for Rolkelray, LLC (4.60 acres)
• Adoption of Resolution 2024-20 (final millage rate) and Resolution 2024-21 (final budget)
• Ratification of 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police
• Approval of purchase of new High Service Pump 1 and motor for Water Treatment Plant #1
• Approval of piggyback agreement with Atlantic Pipe Services LLC for cured-in-place pipe lining

The Mount Dora City Council approved the final budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 and the corresponding millage rate, both by unanimous 6-0 votes. The council also adopted ordinances for the annexation and future land use change for Rolkelray, LLC, and approved a piggyback agreement for pipe lining. A 3% pay increase was awarded to the City Manager.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-21, final budget for FY 2024-2025 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-20, final millage rate for FY 2024-2025 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-16, annexation for Rolkelray, LLC (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-17, small-scale future land use map amendment for Rolkelray, LLC (6-0)
• Approved piggyback agreement with Atlantic Pipe Services LLC for cured-in-place pipe lining (6-0)
• Approved formation of Mount Dora Police Charities Fund (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-25, endorsement of Historic Marker Program (6-0)
• Awarded 3% pay increase to City Manager

Northeast CRA Board

The Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider approving rankings for a continuing professional consultant under RFQ 24-GS-013. This is the only action item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Approval of rankings for Continuing Professional Consultant (RFQ 24-GS-013)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates from city staff on the FY 25/26 budget, parks and recreation, and cultural and special events. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items, resolutions, or ordinances listed.

• Approval of July 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of August 19, 2024 special meeting minutes
• FY 25/26 Budget Update
• Parks and Recreation Update
• Cultural and Special Events Update

The Mount Dora Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the meeting minutes from July 15, 2024, and August 19, 2024. City staff also provided updates on upcoming and ongoing park projects, the budget, recreation programs, and special events.

• Approved July 15, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved August 19, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at approximately 6:16 P.M.

City Council Special Meeting

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a special meeting with a single public hearing to consider adopting Resolution No. 2024-15, which sets the final fire assessment rate. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 2024-15, Final Fire Assessment Rate

Library Advisory Board

The W.T. Bland Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, review library programming, receive the Library Director's report, and discuss materials. No specific action items are listed, so the meeting appears to be routine oversight.

• Approval of August 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Library Programming presentation
• Library Director's Report
• Discussion of Materials

General

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a meeting on September 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM at 417 South Tremain Street. The sole topic is a water rescue demonstration by the Mount Dora Fire Department. Council members may attend and provide opinions or positions on matters that may come before the council for a vote. Minutes will be taken.

• Water rescue demonstration by Mount Dora Fire Department
• Meeting location: 417 South Tremain Street, Mount Dora, FL 32757
• Council members may attend and provide opinions or positions

Northeast CRA Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet to consider adopting Resolution No. 2024-17, which sets the agency's fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. The agenda includes only this action item, along with call to order, roll call, other business, and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-17, Northeast CRA Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget

The Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Board adopted Resolution No. 2024-17, approving the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, with a 7-0 roll call vote. No public comments were made. The meeting was brief and adjourned shortly after.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-17, FY 2024-2025 budget (7-0)

CRA Board

The Mount Dora Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider adopting Resolution No. 2024-16, which sets the agency's budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The meeting includes a call to order, roll call, and the single action item, followed by other business and adjournment.

• Resolution No. 2024-16: CRA Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget

The CRA Board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2024-16, approving the Community Redevelopment Agency's fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. The resolution was introduced by the City Attorney and presented by CRA Administrator Adam Sumner. No public comments were made, and the motion passed with a 7-0 roll call vote.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-16, CRA FY 2024-2025 Budget (7-0)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will consider adopting the tentative millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, and will hold first readings on ordinances to annex and rezone a 4.60-acre property owned by Rolkelray, LLC. The council will also vote on amendments to agreements for transformers and solar energy, and ratify the fire department collective bargaining agreement.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-18, Tentative Millage Rate
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-19, Tentative Budget for FY 2024-2025
• First Reading of Ordinance No. 2024-16, Annexation for Rolkelray, LLC (4.60 Acres)
• First Reading of Ordinance No. 2024-17, Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment for Rolkelray, LLC
• Ratification of 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Fire Department

The Mount Dora City Council met on September 3, 2024, and heard presentations on Parks and Recreation projects and a local history fact. Public comment included a library milestone and a speeding concern. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will consider two Certificates of Appropriateness: a re-roof at 622 N. Donnelly Street and an addition at 957 Gorham Street. The board will also discuss the Simpson Farmhouse expansion and electric/utility historic lights. The meeting includes public comment periods for each item.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for re-roof at 622 N. Donnelly Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for addition at 957 Gorham Street
• Discussion of Simpson Farmhouse Expansion
• Discussion of Electric/Utility Historic Lights
• Approval of minutes from July 31, 2024

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board met on August 28, 2024, and approved two separate applications: a re-roofing project at 622 N. Donnelly Street and a rear porch addition with a utility room at 957 Gorham Street. The board also received an update on the Simpson Farmhouse restoration and expansion project, while postponing a discussion on electric and utility historic lights.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (6-0)
• Approved re-roofing application for 622 N. Donnelly Street to replace metal shingles with GAI Timberline Asphalt Shingles (6-0)
• Approved rear porch and utility room addition application for 957 Gorham Street (6-0)
• Postponed discussion on electric and utility historic lights
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:41 p.m.

General

The Mount Dora Development Review Committee will discuss two residential plats at this meeting. No formal decisions will be made, but the committee will review proposals for One Oak MD Groves and Lincoln Homes subdivisions.

• Final Plat for One Oak MD Groves (Project No. PR24-05FNLC) south of U.S. Highway 441
• Replat for Lincoln Homes (Project No. PR24-04Replat) at 1001 & 1011 Lincoln Avenue

General

This is a work session agenda for the Mount Dora City Council. The only discussion item is the upcoming meeting dates, which include a final budget workshop on September 3, 2024, and a fire assessment rate public hearing on September 10, 2024. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed on this agenda.

• Final Budget Workshop scheduled for September 3, 2024
• Fire Assessment Rate Public Hearing on September 10, 2024
• Regular sessions on September 17 and October 1, 2024

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on two related requests from Ironcrest Capital, LLC: a small-scale Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment and a rezoning for property south of Limit Avenue and west of U.S. Hwy 441. The commission will also take public comments on non-agenda items and approve prior meeting minutes. No City Council decisions will be made at this meeting.

• FLUM Small-Scale request for property at U.S. Hwy 441 and south of Limit Avenue (Project Name: Ironcrest Capital, LLC)
• Rezoning request for property south of Limit Avenue and west of U.S. Hwy 441 (Project No. 24-01)
• Public participation/hearing for non-agenda items
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session to approve several agreements and grants, including a piggyback agreement with Precision Contracting Services, a task authorization with Faden Builders for a diesel generator at the wastewater treatment plant, and applications for historic design guidelines and forest stewardship grants. The council will also review meeting minutes and hear reports from councilmembers.

• Approval of Piggyback Agreement with Precision Contracting Services for School Zone Speed Cameras
• Approval of Task Authorization with Faden Builders, Inc. for Installation of a Diesel Generator at WWTP#1
• Approval to Apply for and Accept the Florida Department of State Small-Matching Grant to Revise the Mount Dora Historic Design Guidelines
• Approval to Apply for the Florida Forest Stewardship Grant for Forest Preserve
• Approval to Apply for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant

Council approved a piggyback agreement with Redzone Robotics Inc. for manhole and sanitary main inspections. Members also reached a consensus to move forward with a school zone speed camera program and requested further research into employee insurance options.

• Approved piggyback agreement with Redzone Robotics Inc. for manhole and sanitary main inspections (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including piggyback agreement with Precision Contracting Services and task authorization with Faden Builders, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved applications for Florida Department of State Small-Matching Grant, Florida Forest Stewardship Grant, and Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved June 4, June 18, and August 3 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Consensus reached to move forward with School Zone Speed Camera Program
• Consensus reached to research additional insurance options for employees

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a $200,000 grant application for Donnelly Park improvements. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, public comment, and future meeting dates.

• 2025 FRDAP grant application for $200,000 for Donnelly Park improvements

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board unanimously approved submitting a 2025 Florida Recreational Developments Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant application for $200,000 to improve Donnelly Park. The city would match the grant with $200,000. The motion passed by voice vote with all five present members voting yes.

• Approved 2025 FRDAP grant application for $200,000 for Donnelly Park improvements (unanimous voice vote)

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board is meeting to discuss the MLK Mural Part II with Chris Carson and receive a budget update. The board will also hear a police department update and confirm there will be no September meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2024.

• MLK Mural – Part II discussion with Chris Carson
• Budget update
• Police department update
• No September meeting
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2024

Public Arts Commission

The Mount Dora Public Arts Commission is meeting to consider action items including approval of light pole banners and an Art Walk sculpture, and will discuss relocating community building art and mural opportunities. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Approval of Light Pole Banners
• Approval of Art Walk Sculpture
• Discussion: Relocation of Community Building Art
• Discussion: Mural Opportunities
• Future meetings: September 24 and November 26, 2024

The Public Arts Commission approved spending up to $20,000 for a new light pole banner program, renamed the 'Mount Dora Aerial Exhibit.' It also approved purchasing the Dancing Family sculpture and the Dance of the Heron sculpture, and approved placing the She Moves Like Water sculpture on loan. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved light pole banners up to $20,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Dancing Family sculpture (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Dance of the Heron sculpture (unanimous)
• Approved purchase on loan of She Moves Like Water sculpture (unanimous)

Library Advisory Board

The W.T. Bland Public Library Advisory Board will meet to approve July minutes, hear a library campus update and the director's report, and take action on a draft Annual Plan of Service. The board will also discuss library materials review procedures. Public comment is scheduled.

• Approval of July 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Library Campus Update presentation
• Action on Annual Plan of Service DRAFT
• Discussion of Library Materials Review
• Public comment period

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora Code Compliance Special Magistrate will hold hearings on 14 code enforcement cases, including new cases, compliance reviews, and repeat violations. The magistrate will hear staff and respondent testimony and issue orders. Two cases are marked as complied. The meeting is quasi-judicial and no City Council decisions will be made.

• New case: City of Mount Dora v. Four Gators Inc. (18915 US Hwy 441)
• New case: City of Mount Dora v. Paula Inman (1112 S. Clayton St.)
• New case: City of Mount Dora v. Dave Lowe Realty Inc. (303 Highland St.)
• Repeat violation: City of Mount Dora v. Paul P. Peters (210 W 11th Ave.)
• Request to revoke Finding of Fact: Insanally Sheik & Salima Khan (case 2023-0018)

The Mount Dora Special Magistrate heard 7 code enforcement cases on August 8, 2024, issuing orders for property owners to obtain permits, secure structures, or clear debris by specified deadlines, with daily fines for non-compliance. One case (Palms of Mount Dora Condo) was found in compliance with $100,250 in accrued fines ratified, and another (Insanally Sheik & Salima Khan) had fines reduced from $28,500 to $3,000 upon agreement.

• Ordered Four Gators Inc. to obtain building permit for damaged column by Oct 7, 2024, with $250/day fine
• Ordered Paula Inman to secure fire-damaged structure by Sep 9, 2024, or face demolition
• Ordered Dave Lowe Realty to obtain permits for hazardous structure by Oct 7, 2024, with $250/day fine
• Ordered Viera Shardey to obtain building permit for interior renovations by Sep 9, 2024, with $250/day fine
• Ordered Christopher Robin Real Estate to obtain building permit by Oct 7, 2024, with $250/day fine
• Imposed $100/day fine on Elevation Mt. Dora LLC for trash/debris, increasing to $250/day after Sep 9, 2024
• Confirmed $22,500 lien on Francis Terry Lee property for non-compliance, fines continue at $250/day
• Ratified $100,250 in fines for Palms of Mount Dora Condo, found in compliance

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will consider approving construction contracts for Donnelly Park renovations, plus a final reading of a charter referendum ordinance. The consent agenda includes several routine items such as design work for sidewalk improvements, a lease amendment, mutual aid agreements, a Brightline sponsorship, and a grant application.

• Task authorizations with Faden Builders, Inc. and Halff Associates, Inc. for Donnelly Park Renovations
• Final reading of Ordinance No. 2024-19, 2024 Charter Referendum
• Design of sidewalk extension and intersection improvements on West 11th Avenue and Heim Road
• Amendment 5 to lease with Nickmax Properties, LLC for Robie Street Property
• Sponsorship agreement with Brightline Trains Florida, LLC for advertising services

The City Council approved task authorizations for Donnelly Park renovations, converting six tennis courts to pickleball courts, and adopted Ordinance 2024-19 to place charter amendments on the ballot. The Council deferred the 11th Avenue/Heim Road engineering study for up to one month to allow for a full analysis of alternatives.

• Approved task authorizations with Faden Builders and Halff Associates for Donnelly Park renovations (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-19, submitting charter amendments to voters (7-0)
• Deferred engineering study for 11th Avenue/Heim Road improvements for up to one month (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda, moving item 1 to action item 2 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous voice vote)

General

The Mount Dora City Council held an emergency meeting to consider adopting Resolution No. 2024-32, declaring a state of emergency related to Tropical Wave Invest 97L. The meeting followed procedural requirements under Florida Statutes and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Request Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-32, State of Emergency related to Tropical Wave Invest 97L

The Mount Dora City Council held an emergency meeting and unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2024-32, declaring a local state of emergency in response to Tropical Wave Invest 97L. The resolution allows the city to make unforeseen spending for storm response and waives emergency event response pay. The vote was 6-0, with Councilmember Doug Bryant absent.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-32 declaring a state of emergency for Tropical Wave Invest 97L (6-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will hold a public meeting to consider six Certificate of Appropriateness applications for changes to historic properties, including a ramp removal, chimney work, a front porch, siding, a roof, and a breezeway addition. The board will also discuss Historic Society markers and demolition by neglect. Public comment is invited on agenda and non-agenda items.

• 308 E 5th Avenue – Remove Ramp
• 947 Gorham Street – Chimney
• 816 N. Grandview Street – Front Porch
• 326 N. Tremain Street – Siding
• 340 N. Tremain Street – Roof

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board approved five certificates of appropriateness, including ramp removal at 308 E 5th Avenue, a front porch at 816 N. Grandview Street, siding replacement at 326 N. Tremain Street (with condition to use novelty wood siding), a roof at 310 N. Tremain Street, and a breezeway addition at 1010 N. Tremain Street. The board denied a chimney removal at 947 Gorham Street (5-1) and voted to nominate the Old School House at 308 N. Tremain Street to the Local Historic Registry. It also supported the Historic Marker Project for downtown buildings.

• Approved ramp removal at 308 E 5th Avenue (7-0)
• Denied chimney removal at 947 Gorham Street (5-1)
• Approved front porch at 816 N. Grandview Street (6-1)
• Approved siding replacement at 326 N. Tremain Street with novelty wood siding condition (7-0)
• Approved roof replacement at 310 N. Tremain Street (7-0)
• Approved breezeway addition at 1010 N. Tremain Street (7-0)
• Nominated Old School House at 308 N. Tremain Street to Local Historic Registry (7-0)
• Supported Historic Marker Project for downtown buildings (7-0)

General

The Development Review Committee has no formal meeting scheduled, but five items are listed for discussion under new business. No decisions will be made at this meeting, though it may be considered a City Council meeting under state law.

• Request for Site Plan: Chick-fil-A at Mount Dora Groves, US Hwy 441
• Request for Annexation: West of US Hwy 441 and South of Limit Avenue
• Request for FLUM-Small Scale: Ironcrest Capital LLC, US Hwy 441 and South of Limit Avenue
• Request for Rezoning: South of Limit Avenue and West of US Hwy 441
• Request for Minor Deviation to Approved Site Plan: Townplace Suites, 2905 J.W. Simpson Way

Public Arts Commission

The Mount Dora Public Arts Commission is meeting to consider several action items, including approval of the Martin Luther King Center Mural, Simpson Cove Chair Repainting, Light Pole Banners, Art Walk Sculpture, Interactive Art Feature, and Donnelly Park Sound System. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the March 26, 2024 meeting, public comment, and staff updates. No resolutions or ordinances are listed.

• Approval of Martin Luther King Center Mural
• Approval of Simpson Cove Chair Repainting
• Approval of Light Pole Banners
• Approval of Art Walk Sculpture
• Approval of Donnelly Park Sound System

The Public Arts Commission approved several art projects, including the Martin Luther King Center mural, a refresh/repaint of the Simpson Cove chair (not to exceed $2,000), a collaboration for light pole banner designs, an interactive harp chime at the Community Center art sculpture garden, and an Art Walk sculpture (not to exceed $10,000). All votes were unanimous. The commission also approved the March 26, 2024 minutes and amended the agenda to add budget and special meeting discussions.

• Approved Martin Luther King Center mural (unanimous)
• Approved Simpson Cove chair repaint not to exceed $2,000 (unanimous)
• Approved collaboration with Studio Art Form for light pole banner designs (unanimous)
• Approved interactive art feature (harp chime) at Community Center art sculpture garden (unanimous)
• Approved Art Walk sculpture project not to exceed $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved March 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add budget and special meeting items, move discussion items, switch D & E, and remove F (unanimous)

General

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a work session to discuss governmental funds and internal services. The agenda includes only this discussion item, with no specific proposals or decisions listed. Future meeting dates are noted, including a final budget workshop in August.

• Discussion of governmental funds and internal services
• Final Budget Workshop scheduled for August 26, 2024, at 6:00 PM
• Regular sessions on August 5, August 20, and September 3, 2024, at 6:00 PM

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY 2024-25 budget, which is not yet balanced and shows a $2.8 million deficit, up from $2.5 million last year. Key drivers include increased salaries and benefits, health insurance costs, and inflation. No formal decisions were made; staff was directed to provide additional information and consider scheduling an extra workshop before the final budget hearing.

• Reviewed FY 2024-25 budget with $2.8M deficit (no vote)
• Directed staff to define 'Special Details' in law enforcement revenues
• Directed staff to report ticket fine revenue to Council
• Directed staff to clarify 'Other' categories in law enforcement and 510 Fund
• Directed staff to provide prior-year comparison columns and percentages
• Directed staff to send agenda materials earlier
• Directed staff to answer whether Discretionary Funds can repay loans
• Prioritized Northeast stormwater projects for funding

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council holds a regular session to receive staff presentations on a landscaping workshop and the ongoing Land Development Code update. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural and sets the next session for August 21, 2024.

The Mount Dora Planning and Zoning Commission met July 17, 2024 and approved its June 20, 2024 meeting minutes on a 5-0 vote. The rest of the session was workshop and discussion only: a landscaping workshop on tree definitions, pruning, irrigation and buffer standards, and a Land Development Code update presentation. No ordinances, rezonings, or other substantive land-use decisions were voted on. Staff were directed to look into items such as posting tree-care education on the city website and reviewing buffer and tree-bank rules.

• Approved June 20, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• No vote taken on landscaping code changes; workshop discussion only
• No vote taken on Land Development Code update; presentation only
• Staff to look into posting tree pruning/education information on city website (board suggestion, no vote)
• Board recommended 5 ft. rear / 15 ft. front landscape buffers (recommendation, no vote)
• Adjourned on motion by Homich, seconded by Tietmeyer

CRA Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider approving a Commercial Visual Improvement Program (CVIP) grant agreement for the Mount Dora Yacht Club. This is the only action item on the agenda, along with public comment and other business.

• Approval of CVIP grant agreement for Mount Dora Yacht Club

The Mount Dora Community Redevelopment Board approved a Commercial Visual Improvement Program (CVIP) grant agreement for the Mount Dora Yacht Club, funding exterior renovations dollar-for-dollar. The grant requires the owner to maintain the property for five years or repay the award on a prorated basis. The motion passed 5-1, with Doug Bryant voting no.

• Approved CVIP grant agreement for Mount Dora Yacht Club (5-1)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session to approve contracts for infrastructure repairs, grant applications, and ordinance changes. Items include wastewater plant expansion, underground conduit installation, and a millage rate resolution for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Approval of $TBD task authorization with DRMP, Inc. for underdrainage and pavement restoration on Tremain Street at Grantham Point Park
• Approval of $TBD task authorization with DRMP, Inc. for underdrainage on Donnelly Street at the Mount Dora Welcome Sign
• Approval of $TBD underground conduit installation with Bellmore Enterprises Incorporated for Dora Drawdy underground conversion project
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-14 setting the maximum millage rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget
• Approval of Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2024-14 amending the Land Development Code

City Council established a maximum millage rate cap for the upcoming fiscal year and approved a contract to expand the Wastewater Treatment Plant 2. The council also approved an agreement to increase the number of School Resource Officers to four.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-14 setting maximum millage rate at 6.6000 mills (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant 2 expansion (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Lake County School Board for SRO Program, increasing officers to four (6-0)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance No. 2024-14 amending Land Development Code (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-19 for 2024 Charter Referendum (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-29 for aerial fireworks at Last Call Summer Concert (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including DRMP, Inc. design tasks and police equipment purchase (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda (Unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider action on the Donnelly Park Project and discuss the FY 25/26 Capital Improvement Plan, FRDAP grants, and pending grants. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval, public comment, and board member reports.

• Action item: Donnelly Park Project
• Discussion: FY 25/26 CIP Update
• Discussion: FRDAP Grants Update
• Discussion: Pending Grants
• Approval of May 20, 2024 meeting minutes

The board approved the Donnelly Park project, which includes pickleball, an ADA paver entrance, surveys, and site plan renderings, to be taken to council and funded from the FY 23/24 budget. The motion passed by voice vote with no opposition. The board also approved the May 20, 2024 meeting minutes by roll call vote. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational updates.

• Approved Donnelly Park project for council and FY 23/24 budget (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2024 meeting minutes (roll call, 4-0)

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board meets to review the draft budget for fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26, including a proposed millage rate increase from 5.9063 to 6.3 mils. The board also discusses capital projects like the Resource & Recreation Center construction and streetlight enhancements, as well as potential impacts on Limit Avenue and Northeast CRA boundary expansion.

• Proposed budget increase to 6.3 mils from 5.9063 mils
• Resource & Recreation Center Construction budgeted at $15.3M
• Signage and beautification budget of $25,000
• Northeast Streetlight Enhancement Program budgeted at $25,000
• Discussion on Limit Avenue road rehabilitation and sidewalk costs

General

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the Capital Outlay, Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and Enterprise Funds overview. This is a discussion item only, with no formal votes scheduled. The agenda also lists upcoming meeting dates, including a budget workshop on July 22.

• Discussion of Capital Outlay, CIP, and Enterprise Funds
• Upcoming budget workshop on July 22 for Governmental Funds and Internal Services

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the FY 2024/25 capital outlay, CIP, and enterprise funds. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion and direction. Council members expressed concerns about police vehicle costs, stormwater projects in the Northeast, and proposed utility rate increases, including a projected $25/month average increase for water/wastewater and a 15% sanitation rate increase. Staff was directed to provide additional information on several items.

• Consensus to prioritize Donnelly Park renovation
• Requested PD vehicle replacement schedule
• Requested list of all current bonds
• Requested visual representation of proposed kiosks
• Requested Northeast CRA stormwater solutions
• Requested waterfront master plan update

Library Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Library Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from the May 13 session, hear a presentation on the Simpson Farmhouse Expansion Project, and receive the Library Director’s report. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Approval of May 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation: Simpson Farmhouse Expansion Project

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will review several ordinances, including a leash law and land development code amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on service agreements for parking shuttles, debris hauling, and a wellness center lease.

• Final reading of Ordinance No. 2024-15 regarding leash laws and prohibiting animals at large
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2024-13 (Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment) and Ordinance No. 2024-14 (Land Development Code Amendment)
• Master Services Agreement with BEEFREE for parking shuttle transportation services
• Lease agreement with Baker - GC Development, LLC for the City Wellness Center
• Agreement with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. for emergency debris hauling and disposal

CRA Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet to discuss a potential contract for transportation services. The primary action item is a request to approve a Master Services Agreement with BEEFREE (doing business as Freebee) for parking shuttle transportation services.

• Approval of Master Services Agreement with BEEFREE (doing business as Freebee) for Parking Shuttle Transportation Services

The Mount Dora Downtown CRA Board unanimously approved a Master Services Agreement with BEEFREE (doing business as Freebee) for parking shuttle transportation services. The motion passed with a 7-0 roll call vote. No public comment was made on the item.

• Approved Master Services Agreement with BEEFREE for parking shuttle services (7-0)

Northeast CRA Board

The Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider approving Resolution No. 2024-09, which adopts the Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Redevelopment Plan of 2024. The meeting includes public comment and action on this single item, followed by other business and adjournment.

• Resolution No. 2024-09: Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Redevelopment Plan of 2024

The Northeast CRA Board approved Resolution No. 2024-09, which recommends the City Council adopt a redevelopment plan amendment. The amendment expands the CRA boundary by 80.34 acres to include Simpson Groves South, a property eligible after annexation, and updates language on cultural and special events. The expansion is based on a Finding of Necessity Study that found slum and blight conditions, with future revenue funding projects like a community center, affordable housing, and stormwater improvements.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-09 recommending CRA boundary expansion by 80.34 acres (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for three different properties. The board will review requests regarding a carport enclosure, a chimney removal, and a reroofing project.

• Certificate of Appropriateness: 600 N. Grandview Street – Enclose Carport
• Certificate of Appropriateness: 947 Gorham Street – Chimney Removal
• Certificate of Appropriateness: 350 N. Tremain Street – Reroof

The Historic Preservation Board approved a certificate of appropriateness to enclose a carport at 600 N. Grandview Street and approved replacing metal shingles with a seamless metal panel roof at 350 N. Tremain Street, both 6-0. A request to remove a chimney at 947 Gorham Street was tabled 6-0 until more information is provided; the applicant was not present due to technical issues. The board also reviewed its COA approval chart and asked staff to bring back Land Development Code changes on fences, walls, and replacement doors, and requested demolition by neglect be added to the next agenda.

• Approved enclosing carport to convert to garage at 600 N. Grandview Street (6-0)
• Tabled chimney removal at 947 Gorham Street pending additional information (6-0)
• Approved replacing metal shingles with seamless metal panel roof at 350 N. Tremain Street (6-0)
• Directed staff to revise May 29 minutes to note agenda order and member comments
• Requested Land Development Code amendment so proposed fences and walls in the Historic Review Area come before the board
• Requested all replacement doors in the Historic Review Area come before the board for approval
• Requested demolition by neglect be placed on the next meeting agenda
• Recommended working with planning and zoning and supported the Historical Society's 25-building historic marker project

General

The Development Review Committee is holding a no-formal-meeting agenda to review one site plan and two pre-submittal applications. The site plan is for the City of Mount Dora Resource & Recreation Center, and the pre-submittals are for Heritage Green and Baker Property. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Site plan SP24-10 for City of Mount Dora Resource & Recreation Center
• Pre-submittal for Heritage Green at end of Arvington Road off Wolf Branch Road
• Pre-submittal for Baker Property at intersection of HWY 46 & SR Round Lake Road

General Employees' Pension & Retirement

The General Pension Board of Mount Dora is holding its quarterly meeting to review pension fund reports, hear legal updates, and approve invoices totaling $20,075.11. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, public comment, and an absence approval.

• Approval of invoices: ASB $3,782.02 and $3,117.91, GRS $8,613, Salem Trust $2,500, Sugarman law firm $2,062.18
• Quarterly report and updates from John Thinnes
• Legal reports from attorney Pedro Herrera
• Informational reports from Principal Financial Group for March, April, May
• Approval of Steve Wilbanks' absence

Police Officers' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora Police Officers' Pension Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and paid invoices, and to take action on quarterly reports and a legal update. The board will also conduct a disability hearing for Christa Kemeny and consider a request from FOP Lodge 147 to fund an actuarial study on proposed pension changes.

• Disability hearing for Christa Kemeny
• FOP Lodge 147 requests funding for actuarial pension study (GRS)
• Approval of paid invoices totaling $17,185.80
• Quarterly report for period ending 03/31/2024
• Legal report from Attorney Pedro Herrera

General

The Mount Dora Firefighters' Pension Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing a Travelers insurance renewal quote, and approving invoices for consulting, management, and professional services. The board will also hear presentations from investment and legal consultants. No major policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Travelers Insurance renewal quote for firefighters' pension
• Approval of invoices from March 22 totaling $22,733.40
• Approval of invoices for June 21 totaling $8,833.50
• Presentations by GRS, AndCo Consulting, and Sugarman & Susskind
• Documentation includes actuarial valuation report and investment policy statement

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Mount Dora Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on four items: a conditional use permit for Showtime Dance Studio at 732 S. Rossiter Street, a site plan for the City's Resource & Recreation Center at 1010 Lincoln Avenue, a comprehensive plan text amendment on Employment Center future land use policy, and a land development code amendment for the PUD zoning district. The meeting includes public input periods for each item.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP24-01 for Showtime Dance Studio, 732 S. Rossiter Street, applicant Showtime USA Mount Dora
• Site Plan SP24-10 for City of Mount Dora Resource & Recreation Center, 1010 Lincoln Avenue, engineered by Neel-Schaffer, Inc.
• Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to Employment Center Future Land Use Policy
• Land Development Code Amendment for PUD Zoning District

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Showtime Dance Studio at 732 S. Rossiter Street, with conditions limiting class hours to weekdays 5:30-9:00 p.m. and class size to 20 students. The board also approved a site plan for the City of Mount Dora Resource & Recreation Center at 1010 Lincoln Avenue, and recommended two text amendments to City Council. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Showtime Dance Studio (6-0) with conditions on hours and class size
• Approved Site Plan for City of Mount Dora Resource & Recreation Center (6-0)
• Recommended Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment for Employment Center Future Land Use Policy to City Council (6-0)
• Recommended Land Development Code Amendment for PUD Zoning District to City Council (6-0)
• Approved minutes from April 17 and May 1, 2024 meetings (5-0)

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will hold a final reading for a mixed-use PUD ordinance and a first reading for a new leash law. The meeting also includes discussions on wastewater treatment plant rehabilitations and a preliminary fire assessment rate.

• Final reading of Ordinance No. 2023-04 for Mount Dora Mixed Use PUD
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2024-15 regarding leash laws for animals at large
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-28 for aerial fireworks at the July 3 Freedom on the Waterfront event
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-13 for the Preliminary Fire Assessment Rate
• Task authorizations for wastewater treatment plant effluent filters and biological trickling filters

The Mount Dora City Council approved a settlement agreement with MK and AD Land Investments, LLC and AMCO Development, Inc. (6-1, Walker dissenting), then adopted Ordinance No. 2023-04 rezoning the Mount Dora Mixed Use property to the Mount Dora Wolf Branch Innovation Employment (WBI-E) Planned Unit Development District (5-2, Cataldo and Walker dissenting). The property is generally located on the south side of SR 46 and east of Buttercup Lane. The council also approved a piggyback agreement with HydroCorp, Inc. for the city's Cross Connection Control Program (7-0), the first reading of a leash law ordinance (7-0), a fireworks resolution for the July 3 Freedom on the Waterfront event (7-0), and the preliminary fire assessment rate (7-0). The council accepted the 2024 Charter Review Committee report and postponed remaining consideration of that resolution until July 2 (7-0).

• Approved settlement agreement with MK and AD Land Investments, LLC and AMCO Development, Inc. including modification in Paragraph 2(A) (6-1, Walker no)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-04 rezoning Mount Dora Mixed Use to WBI-E Planned Unit Development District (5-2, Cataldo and Walker no)
• Approved piggyback agreement with HydroCorp, Inc. for Cross Connection Control Program and backflow preventer services (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-15 adopting Lake County leash law in the city (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-28 approving fireworks for July 3, 2024 Freedom on the Waterfront event (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-13 setting preliminary fire assessment rate for FY 2024-25 (7-0)
• Accepted 2024 Charter Review Committee report and postponed remaining resolution consideration to July 2 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including wastewater, water utility, and purchasing items (unanimous voice vote)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora Code Compliance Special Magistrate will hold hearings on 13 code enforcement cases, including new building and code compliance cases, compliance reviews, and one case marked as complied. No repeat violation cases are scheduled. The next hearing is set for August 8, 2024.

• New building cases: 308 North Tremain Street LLC, Kelez Property Investments LLC, Hanflink Cory BS, Justin Cran, GSAMP Trust 2006-HE5
• New code compliance cases: Stewbay LLC, Fletcher Tana F Et Al (complied), Felkamp Jeanette, Noland Julie M. & Kristoffer M.
• Compliance hearings: Francis Terry Lee, Jackson Dothan Jr & Betty A., Jacob Jiminez, Renaissance Property Holdings LLC
• No repeat violation cases on the agenda

The Special Magistrate issued orders for several property owners to obtain required building permits or face daily fines. One property was ordered for demolition due to health and safety threats, and one case was found to be in compliance.

• Ordered 308 North Tremain Street LLC to obtain building permits by July 15, 2024, or face $150 daily fines
• Ordered Kelez Property Investments LLC to obtain building permits by August 7, 2024, or face $150 daily fines
• Ordered Hanflink Cory BS to obtain building permits by July 15, 2024, or face $150 daily fines
• Ordered Justin Cran to obtain building permits by August 7, 2024, or face $150 daily fines
• Ordered GSAMP Trust 2006-HE5 to obtain a demolition permit by July 13, 2024, or face city abatement and lien
• Found Felkamp Jeanette in compliance regarding excessive growth of grass and weeds
• Ordered Julie M. & Kristoffer M. Noland to reinstall a sidewalk by July 15, 2024, or face $150 daily fines up to $2,000
• Ratified $8,500 in fines for Jackson Dothan Jr. & Betty A. and ordered structure demolition by July 15, 2024

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board will meet to discuss the budget. The agenda also includes a PD update under other business.

• Budget discussion
• PD update

The Northeast CRA Advisory Board met on June 11, 2024, and approved the May 14, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0). The board discussed the proposed budget changes, including a millage rate increase, home repair program incentives, attorney fees, and the Simpson Grove Study. No formal decisions were made on these items; the meeting was primarily informational and adjourned at 7:00 PM.

• Approved May 14, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 PM (4-0)

General

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a budget workshop to review parameters for the 2024 budget and discuss the fire assessment. This is a discussion-only meeting with no formal decisions scheduled.

General

The Mount Dora Charter Review Committee is meeting to review the 2024 Charter Committee Review Report and make recommendations. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, approval of minutes from June 3, 2024, public participation, and charter review. No City Council decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Review of 2024 Charter Committee Review Report
• Public participation period
• Approval of June 3, 2024 minutes

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session on June 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM to decide on several ordinances and resolutions, including final approval of a mixed-use zoning change, sewer connection fee updates, and reinstating golf carts on certain streets. The meeting also includes task authorizations for wastewater infrastructure projects and a settlement release related to land development disputes.

• Approval of Task Authorization with RCM Utilities, LLC for rehabilitation of Lift Stations 4 and 5
• Approval of Task Authorization with Faden Builders, Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 1 fence perimeter clearing ($150,000)
• Final adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-04 for PUD Mount Dora Mixed Use for MK and AD Land Investments, LLC
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-11 amending Wastewater (Sewer) Connection/Impact Fees
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-12 to reinstate Golf Carts on Certain City Streets

City Council approved ordinances to update sewer connection fees and reinstate golf cart usage on specific streets. A decision regarding a proposed development by AMCO Development, Inc. was tabled until June 18.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-11 to amend Wastewater Connection/Impact Fees (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-27 to update Master Fee Schedule for Sewer Impact Fees (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-12 to reinstate golf carts on certain city streets (7-0)
• Tabled Special Magistrate recommendation for AMCO Development, Inc. until June 18 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including task authorizations for RCM Utilities, LLC and Faden Builders, Inc. (Unanimous)

General

The Charter Review Committee will conduct a section-by-section review of proposed language changes. The committee will also prepare for the June 6 meeting and work on ballot summaries.

• Review of proposed language changes section by section
• Preparation for June 6th meeting
• Preparation for ballot summaries

The Mount Dora Charter Review Committee approved its May 30, 2024 minutes and reviewed proposed charter language section by section. Members agreed on several wording changes, including adding 'Council' before 'Vacancies' in Section 17 and revising the mayoral vacancy sentence. They also agreed to recommend a workshop and town hall on the mayor's role, and to include a city manager evaluation matrix and orientation recommendations in the cover letter. No final charter changes were adopted; the committee's final meeting is June 6, 2024.

• Approved May 30, 2024 Charter Review Committee minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Agreed to add 'Council' before 'Vacancies' in Section 17 title, introduction, ballot title, and description
• Agreed to revise Section 17(c) mayoral vacancy sentence to have vice-mayor assume mayor's office for remainder of term
• Agreed to omit 'No Changes' section from matrix and include change matrix as an exhibit
• Agreed to recommend a workshop and town hall on the role of the mayor in the cover letter
• Agreed committee members' names be listed beneath Chairperson Tipton's name on the cover letter
• Agreed to add 'of City Manager' after 'Removal' in Section 20/21 report title and remove superfluous period
• Excused Vice-Chair Coombes's absence for June 6 meeting if necessary (unanimous voice vote)

General

The Mount Dora Charter Review Committee is meeting to review and make recommendations on the city charter, specifically focusing on Article IV (Mayor), Article V (City Manager), and initiative and referendum provisions. The meeting includes public participation and approval of prior minutes. No final City Council decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Review of Article IV on the Mayor
• Review of Article V on the City Manager
• Discussion of initiative and referendum provisions
• Approval of May 23, 2024 minutes
• Public participation period

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will meet to consider eight Certificate of Appropriateness applications for changes to historic properties, including a detached garage, window and staircase replacement, door replacement, a renewal, a fence, an addition, alterations, and a property on N. Tremain St. The board will also approve minutes from March 27, 2024, and take public comment on non-agenda items.

• 308 N. Tremain Street – detached garage
• 436 E 5th Avenue – window and staircase replacement
• 439-A N. Donnelly Street – remove and replace front door
• 351 W 4th Avenue – renewal of COA for addition and parapet addition
• 933 Alexander Street – fence (continued from last meeting)

The Historic Preservation Board approved certificates of appropriateness for a detached garage at 308 N Tremain Street, window and staircase replacement at 436 E 5th Avenue, a 2,866 sq ft addition at 600 E 1st Avenue, a fence at 933 Alexander Street, and a COA renewal at 351 W 4th Avenue. The board tabled a front door replacement at 439-A N Donnelly Street and tabled the chimney removal portion of alterations at 917 Gorham Street. A re-roof application at 423 N Tremain Street was denied. The board also approved the March 27, 2024 meeting minutes 5-0.

• Approved minutes of March 27, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved detached garage at 308 N Tremain Street (5-0)
• Approved window and staircase replacement at 436 E 5th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved COA renewal for addition and parapet at 351 W 4th Avenue (3-1)
• Tabled front door replacement at 439-A N Donnelly Street (3-1)
• Approved fence at 933 Alexander Street with option A or B (4-0)
• Approved 2,866 sq ft addition at 600 E 1st Avenue (5-0)
• Approved window/door modifications at 917 Gorham Street; tabled chimney removal (4-0)

General

The Development Review Committee is holding a non-formal meeting to review five development-related requests, including as-built drawings, a conditional use permit, and a site plan. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting.

• As-built drawings for Wekiva Ridge, west of Round Lake Road & north of State Road 46
• Conditional use permit for Showtime at 732 S. Rossiter Street (Project No. CUP24-01)
• Site plan for Create Conservatory School at 4900 Lake Park Court (Project No. SP24-09)
• As-built drawings for 18390 US Hwy 441
• As-built drawings for Parks of Mount Dora, Orange Blossom Trail north of Stoneybrook Hills Parkway

Public Arts Commission

The Mount Dora Public Arts Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss two art projects: the Waterfront Art Walk and murals at the Martin Luther King Center and Cauley Lott Park. The agenda includes staff updates and reports from commission members. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Waterfront Art Walk
• Discussion of Martin Luther King Center & Cauley Lott Park Murals
• Approval of March 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Future meeting dates: July 23, Sept 24, Nov 26, 2024

General

The Mount Dora Charter Review Committee is meeting to review the city charter, specifically Article I (Establishment of Entity), Article II (Legislature), and the Preamble. This is a discussion and review session; no final decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Review of Article I – Establishment of Entity
• Review of Article II – Legislature
• Review of Preamble

The Mount Dora Charter Review Committee agreed to recommend changes to the city charter, including allowing council members to vote remotely under exceptional circumstances, revising election timing, and adding term limits. The committee also decided to include a new prohibitions section and a charter review clause in its report to the City Council. No final decisions were made; all recommendations are subject to Council approval.

• Recommended replacing 'no vote in absentia' with remote voting allowance under exceptional circumstances
• Recommended changing general election to 'first Tuesday after the first Monday in November'
• Recommended adding term limits of 12 consecutive years for mayor and council members
• Recommended adding a Prohibitions section under Article II, Section 9
• Recommended replacing the charter review clause to require review every five years starting 2024
• No changes recommended for Sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 8

CRA Board

The Mount Dora Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board will meet to consider a grant agreement for a commercial improvement program and an amended parking agreement. These items are listed for action by the board.

• CVIP Grant Agreement for 1518 N. Donnelly Street (Tenant Essential Therapies)
• Amended and Restated Parking Agreement with The First United Methodist Church, Inc.

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a regular session with public hearings on first readings of two ordinances: one amending wastewater connection/impact fees and another reinstating golf carts on certain city streets. The consent agenda includes approval of an amended parking agreement with the First United Methodist Church, designation of an acting city manager, and meeting minutes. Public comment is open for non-agenda items.

• First reading of Ordinance 2024-11: Wastewater (Sewer) Connection/Impact Fees Amendment
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-12: Amendment to Chapter 42 to reinstate golf carts on certain city streets
• Approval of Amended and Restated Parking Agreement with First United Methodist Church and CRA
• Designation of Acting City Manager for future leave
• Approval of meeting minutes

General

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a work session dedicated to wastewater (sewer) connection and impact fees. The workshop addresses extraordinary circumstances that may justify exceeding standard phase-in limitations and statutory thresholds for fee increases. A demonstrated-need study will be discussed to support the proposed fee changes.

• Workshop on wastewater (sewer) connection/impact fees
• Discussion of exceeding phase-in limitations for fee increases
• Demonstrated-need study justifying fee increases and phase-in thresholds

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to hear a presentation regarding the Mount Dora Community Resource & Recreation Center. The meeting also includes updates from city staff on parks, recreation, and cultural events.

• Presentation: Mount Dora Community Resource & Recreation Center
• Parks and Recreation Update
• Cultural and Special Events Update

The board approved the minutes from the March 18, 2024, meeting. Staff provided updates on park renovations and upcoming community events, including the Corn Festival and Independence Day celebrations.

• Approved March 18, 2024 Meeting Minutes (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for May 15, 2024, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted during this time.

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will meet to discuss a required Sunshine Law training session with an attorney and receive a police department update. No formal decisions are scheduled for this procedural meeting.

• Sunshine Training with Attorney Cliff Shepard
• PD Update

The Mount Dora Northeast CRA Advisory Board approved the April 9, 2024 meeting minutes by a 6-0 vote. The board also received Sunshine Law training and introduced a new member, Juan Perez. No substantive policy decisions, budget approvals, or project authorizations were made during this meeting.

• Approved April 9, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Introduced Juan Perez as new Northeast CRA member
• Conducted Florida Sunshine Law training
• Adjourned meeting at 7:28 PM (6-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to review the April 8, 2024, meeting minutes and hear a presentation from Chautauqua - Mount Dora Archives. The board will also discuss the Technology Expansion Capital Outlay for 2024-25.

• Presentation by Chautauqua - Mount Dora Archives
• Discussion of Technology Expansion Capital Outlay 2024-25
• Approval of April 8, 2024, meeting minutes

General

The Mount Dora Charter Review Committee is meeting to review the city's charter, focusing on the form of government. The agenda includes a presentation on different forms of government and a review of Article I (Establishment of Entity) and Article II (Legislature). This is a discussion and review meeting, with no decisions scheduled.

• Presentation by FCCMA Senior Advisor Ken Parker on forms of government
• Review of Article I - Establishment of Entity
• Review of Article II - Legislature

The Mount Dora Charter Review Committee met on May 9, 2024, and heard a presentation from FCCMA Senior Advisor Ken Parker on forms of government and methods of electing mayors and councilmembers. The committee discussed the strengths and weaknesses of Mount Dora's current form, the roles of elected officials, and public participation. No formal decisions were made; the committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting and agreed to cancel the May 16 meeting, with the next meeting scheduled for May 23.

• Approved minutes from April 18, 2024 (unanimous)
• Agreed to cancel May 16 meeting and reschedule to May 23

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session on May 7, 2024, with action items including approval of an employment contract for City Manager Vince Sandersfeld, a $65,316.59 task authorization with Faden Builders for site work at Gilbert Park, and agreements related to underground duct-line installation and pole attachments with Comcast. The agenda also includes proclamations, public comment, a discussion on budget calendar revision, and a board appointment.

• Approval of employment contract with Vince Sandersfeld, City Manager
• Task authorization of $65,316.59 with Faden Builders, Inc. for site work and landscape wall at Gilbert Park
• Amendment 3 to agreement with Bellmore Enterprises for underground duct-line installation
• Pole attachment agreement with Comcast for leasing space on distribution poles
• Appointment of Juan Perez to Northeast CRA Advisory Board (District 3)

City Council Workshop

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a workshop dedicated to discussing wastewater (sewer) connection and impact fees. The discussion focuses on extraordinary circumstances that may justify exceeding statutory phase-in limitations, with a demonstrated-need study supporting fee increases and phase-in thresholds beyond standard limits. No formal action is listed on the agenda; it is a workshop session.

• Workshop on wastewater (sewer) connection/impact fees
• Discussion of extraordinary circumstances for exceeding phase-in limitations
• Demonstrated-need study justifying fee increases
• Phase-in thresholds beyond standard statutory thresholds

General

The Charter Review Committee will meet to discuss specific sections of the city charter. The agenda includes reviews of Article V and Article VI regarding initiatives and referendums.

• Charter Review-Article V
• Charter Review-Article VI (Initiative and Referendum)
• City Attorney and Staff Reports

The Mount Dora Charter Review Committee discussed proposed changes to Article V (City Manager), including a super-majority vote (5 of full Council) for appointment and removal, a non-interference clause, and gender-neutral language. No final recommendations were made; the committee will revisit before reporting to Council. No substantive decisions were approved or denied.

• Approved April 25, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to recommend super-majority vote (5) of full Council for City Manager appointment and removal (discussion only)
• Agreed non-interference clause should be placed in Article IV (discussion only)
• Agreed residency requirement should not be listed in Charter (discussion only)
• No recommendations for Article VI (Initiative and Referendum) or Article VII (Building Heights)

General

The Mount Dora Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation from Dr. Richard L. Levey, a consultant hired by the city and county to draft a new Joint Planning Area (JPA) agreement. The commission will provide input on the agreement, which governs annexation, development review, and land-use coordination between the city and Lake County. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and input only.

• Presentation by Dr. Richard L. Levey on the Joint Planning Area (JPA) agreement
• Discussion of the 2004 JPA and its 2015 and 2023 amendments
• JPA limits city annexation to within the boundary and requires matching county density
• 2023 amendment added two parcels and requires county to adopt Wolf Branch Innovation District guidelines
• Next regular meeting scheduled for May 15, 2024

The Mount Dora Planning and Zoning Commission held a special meeting to discuss updating the Joint Planning Area (JPA) with consultant Dr. Richard Levy. No formal votes or approvals were taken on the JPA; staff will follow up with a strategy. The board agreed to move the June regular meeting from June 19 to June 20, 2024, to avoid the Juneteenth holiday.

• Agreed to reschedule June regular meeting to Thursday, June 20, 2024
• Discussed JPA updates, utility capacity concerns, and impact fees (no vote)
• Staff to follow up with consultant on JPA strategy
• Amco update discussed; code enforcement preparing report for Council

General

The Charter Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss proposed changes to the city charter, specifically Article III on Elections and Vacancies and Article IV on the Mayor. The meeting includes public participation and reports from the city attorney and staff. No final decisions are expected, as this is a review and discussion session.

• Review of Charter Article III: Elections and Vacancies
• Review of Charter Article IV: Mayor
• City Attorney and Staff Reports
• Next meeting scheduled for May 2, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.

The Mount Dora Charter Review Committee met and discussed revisions to Articles III and IV, focusing on election and vacancy procedures. They favored filling vacancies by appointing from an applicant pool rather than holding special elections, and discussed term limit adjustments. No formal decisions were made; the City Attorney will provide draft language for future review.

• Approved April 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed filling vacancies by appointment from applicant pool (no vote)
• Discussed removing transition language from Section 12 (no vote)
• Discussed modifying term limit language to count partial terms (no vote)
• Discussed adding electronic participation to absence sections (no vote)
• Discussed adding prohibitions to mayor and councilmembers (no vote)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board meeting scheduled for April 24, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

General

The Development Review Committee is holding a meeting to review four development requests, including as-built drawings, two minor site plans, and a major site plan for a condominium project. No formal decisions are being made at this meeting.

• As-built drawings for Mt. Dora Med at 18660 US 441
• Minor site plan for 1418 N Grandview Street (SP24-04Minor)
• Minor site plan for 1518 Donnelly Street (SP24-05Minor)
• Major site plan for Mount Dora Groves South Condominiums (SP2406Major)

General

The Charter Review Committee will meet to review and discuss proposed changes to the City of Mount Dora charter, focusing on Articles I and II, with time permitting for Articles III and IV. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public participation. No final decisions are expected, as this is a review session.

• Review of Article I - Establishment of Entity
• Review of Article II - Legislature
• Possible review of Article III - Elections and Vacancies
• Possible review of Article IV - Mayor
• Approval of April 11, 2024 minutes

The Charter Review Committee discussed potential changes to Article I (Establishment of Entity) and Article II (Legislature), including adding a preamble and changing the method of electing the Mayor. No formal decisions were made; the committee agreed to revisit Article I with preamble ideas and continue Article II discussion at the next meeting. The meeting was procedural, with no votes on substantive changes.

• Approved minutes from April 11, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to revisit Article I with consideration of adding a Preamble
• Committee members to submit Preamble ideas to City Clerk
• City to provide Ordinance No. 2007-954 for review
• City to invite Ken Parker to discuss municipal government structures
• Committee requested population and voter data by district
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Session

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a workshop to review city landscaping, tree removal, and replacement regulations. The meeting also includes staff presentations regarding the Land Development Code and Sunshine Law.

• Landscaping Workshop regarding LDC Section 6.6 regulations
• Land Development Code staff presentation
• Sunshine Law presentation by the City Attorney

The Mount Dora Planning and Zoning Commission held a workshop-style meeting on April 17, 2024, discussing potential amendments to the Landscaping Code and Land Development Code. No formal decisions were made; the board tabled parking garage style discussion for future consideration and requested a staff summary of suggestions. The commission approved the March 20, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously (5-0).

• Approved March 20, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled parking garage style discussion for future meeting
• Requested staff summary of landscaping code suggestions

General

The Mount Dora Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board is meeting to discuss the CRA Advisory Committee. The agenda includes public comment and this single discussion item, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Discussion of CRA Advisory Committee

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will discuss funding options for a parking garage and consider appointing a city manager. They will also vote on several contracts, including street paving, drainage improvements, and fire station renovations, plus adopt a mid-year budget amendment.

• Discuss parking garage funding options
• Approve final rankings for RFP# 24-ED-007, parking shuttle transportation services
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-08 amending Donnelly Street setback requirements
• Approve Resolution No. 2024-09, mid-year budget amendments for FY 2023-24
• Authorize task authorization with Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. for Donnelly Street paving

The Council voted 7-0 to direct the City Attorney to negotiate a full-time City Manager agreement with Acting City Manager Vince Sandersfeld, with the issue to be placed on the next agenda as an action item. The Council also approved a consent agenda covering multiple engineering and construction task authorizations, adopted a resolution approving final rankings for a parking shuttle RFP, adopted an ordinance amending Donnelly Street setback requirements, and approved mid-year budget amendments for FY 2023-24. A discussion on parking garage funding options was held, with a workshop planned for further consideration.

• Directed City Attorney to negotiate with Vince Sandersfeld for full-time City Manager (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including DRMP engineering, Asphalt Paving, Cathcart Construction, and Faden Builders task authorizations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-23 approving final rankings and authorization to negotiate for parking shuttle RFP (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-08 amending Donnelly Street setback requirements (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-09 mid-year budget amendments for FY 2023-24 (7-0)

General

The Mount Dora Charter Review Committee will meet to elect a chairperson and vice-chair, hear a legal review presentation from the city attorney, and discuss an overview of the city charter. No decisions will be made by the City Council at this meeting.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-chair
• City Attorney legal review presentation
• Charter Overview discussion

The committee held its first meeting to elect leadership and receive a legal overview of its duties. City Attorney Patrick Brackins outlined the timeline for the final report and the August 23rd deadline for submitting amendments to the Supervisor of Elections.

• Elected Lynn Tipton as Chairperson (7-0)
• Elected Adrian Coombes as Vice-chair (unanimous voice vote)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Mount Dora Code Compliance Special Magistrate will hold hearings on 10 new code enforcement cases, 3 compliance reviews, and any repeat violations. Most cases involve alleged building permit violations or unsafe conditions at specific properties. The meeting is scheduled for April 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM at City Hall.

• 10 new cases including unsafe building conditions at 311 E. 5th Ave (Florida Telephone Corp.) and 1640 Strathmore Circle (Checkers Enterprises LLC)
• Building permit violations alleged at 8 properties including 338 S. Rhodes St., 436 E. 5th Ave., 1455 Pine Ave., 1503 Granite State Ct., 2901 W Old US Hwy 441, 4931 Lake Park Ct., 9060 Laurel Ridge Dr.
• Parking violation case at 3340 Mary Lane (M Resort 1604 LLC) under Municode 42-34
• 3 compliance hearings for prior permit violations at 1412 N. Grandview St., 1704 N. Orange St., and 1794 Unser St.
• Next hearing scheduled for June 13, 2024

The Special Magistrate heard nine building permit cases on April 11, 2024. In most, the property was found in violation of Florida Building Code 105.1 (permit required) and owners were given until June 10, 2024 to obtain permits, with daily fines if they fail. Two cases were continued to the August hearing, one violation was found but no fine imposed, and one case was dismissed for lack of evidence on the noticed violation. Four other cases were listed as complied or dismissed without details.

• Found violation at 9060 Laurel Ridge Dr (solar panels without permit); compliance date June 10, 2024; $100/day penalty if not met
• Found violation at 436 E. 5th Avenue (interior renovations without permit); compliance date June 10, 2024; $250/day penalty
• Found violation at 1503 Granite State Court (interior demolition, water heater, exterior work without permit); compliance date June 10, 2024; $250/day penalty
• Found no violation for the noticed ordinance at 1640 Strathmore Circle (unsafe structure/fire); case ended
• Continued 1794 Unser St case to August hearing; no fine ratified; violation remains
• Continued 1704 N. Orange St case to August hearing; no fine ratified; violation remains
• Found violation at 1455 Pine Avenue (expired roof permit); 120 days to comply; $250/day penalty if not met
• Continued 1412 Grandview St case to June hearing; no violation finding today

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board will meet to discuss the Chris Carson mural and MLK signage. The meeting also includes introductions for a Code Compliance Inspector and a police department update.

• Discussion of Chris Carson Mural
• Discussion of MLK Signage
• Introductions of Code Compliance Inspector
• Police Department update

The board approved the minutes from the March 12, 2021 meeting. Members discussed potential signage updates for the MLK building and the cessation of CRA funding for Career Source internships due to state law.

• Approved March 12, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to review the Library Director's report and conduct a Sunshine Law review. The board will also hold a discussion regarding the Simpson Farmhouse Expansion Project for 2024-25.

• Simpson Farmhouse Expansion Project 2024-25 discussion
• Sunshine Law Review presentation
• Map of Forest Preserve presentation
• Approval of March 11, 2024, meeting minutes

General

The Mount Dora City Council is holding a work session to discuss the timing of the city manager search and the matrix and evaluation criteria for candidates. No formal decisions are expected; the session is for discussion only. Upcoming regular session dates are listed.

• Discussion of city manager search timing
• Discussion of city manager matrix and evaluation criteria

CRA Advisory Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair, receive an introduction to code compliance inspections, and get updates on wayfinding signs, pedestrian mall bollards, and Streetscapes Phase 3. The board will also hear a police department update from Officer Nate Warford. This is a discussion and update meeting, with no formal decisions listed on the agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Introduction to Code Compliance Inspections
• Project updates: Wayfinding Signs, Pedestrian Mall Bollards, Streetscapes Phase 3
• Police Department update with Officer Nate Warford
• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2023

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session with several public hearings and action items. They will consider resolutions and ordinances including a new plat for Nathan's Corner, amendments to setback requirements and the employee retirement system, adoption of a cybersecurity framework, and approval of a fireworks event. The council will also review a real property purchase agreement for 308 E. 5th Avenue and several consent agenda items.

• Resolution No. 2024-04: Nathan's Corner Plat (3 duplex lots, 3 single-family lots)
• Ordinance No. 2024-08: Donnelly Street setback requirements amendment
• Ordinance No. 2024-09: Fire Chief optional inclusion in retirement system
• Resolution No. 2024-11: Fireworks launch and dock closures for Corn Festival on May 25, 2024
• Real Property Purchase Agreement for 308 E. 5th Avenue

The City Council approved the purchase of a property at 308 E. 5th Avenue to be used as a Development Services Center. The council also approved a new residential plat, a cybersecurity framework, and plans for the 2024 Corn Festival.

• Approved real property purchase of 308 E. 5th Avenue (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-04 for Nathan's Corner Plat (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2024-08 regarding Donnelly Street setbacks (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2024-09 regarding Fire Chief retirement options (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-01 adopting NIST Cybersecurity Framework (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-11 for Corn Festival fireworks and dock closures (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-12 establishing a Charter Review ad hoc Committee (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including employment contract for Acting City Manager (Unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee has no formal meeting scheduled for this date. The agenda contains items for new business but is marked as 'No Formal Meeting'.

• Request for Final Plan: Foothills of Mount Dora Phase 4: 2A/2B at Stoney Brooke Parkway
• Request for PUD Amendment: Mount Dora Small Bay Warehouses on Lincoln Avenue
• Request for Final Plan: Foothills of Mount Dora Phase 4A-2A & 2B at Stoney Brooke Hills Parkway

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing to consider five Certificate of Appropriateness applications for changes to historic properties, including window and door replacement, a detached shed, painting masonry, siding replacement, and a fence. The board will also approve minutes from its January and February meetings and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• 847 E 5th Avenue – Windows and Door Replacement
• 330 E 10th Avenue – Detached Shed
• 310 E 6th Avenue – Painting Masonry
• 811 E 1st Avenue – Replace Siding
• 933 Alexander Street – Fence

The board approved three applications for property modifications and denied one request to replace wood siding with vinyl. One application regarding a fence was continued to the next meeting due to a conflict of interest and lack of quorum.

• Approved window/door replacement and smooth stucco at 817 E 5th Avenue (4-0)
• Approved detached garage at 330 E 10th Avenue (3-1)
• Approved painting concrete block at 310 E 10th Avenue (4-0)
• Denied vinyl siding replacement at 811 E 1st Avenue (4-0)
• Continued fence application at 933 Alexander Street to next meeting
• Approved January 31 and February 28 meeting minutes (4-0)

Public Arts Commission

The Mount Dora Public Arts Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive an annual ethics review, and hear staff updates on public art projects including the Waterfront Art Walk Sculpture, Sunset Park Mosaic, and Martin Luther King Center Mural. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Annual Ethics Review presentation
• Waterfront Art Walk Sculpture update
• Sunset Park Mosaic update
• Martin Luther King Center Mural update
• Approval of minutes from Nov 28, 2023 and Jan 23, 2024 meetings

The Commission approved the minutes from November 28, 2023, and the amended minutes from January 23, 2024. Staff provided progress updates on the Waterfront Art Walk, Sunset Park Mosaic, and the Martin Luther King Center Mural.

• Approved November 28, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved amended January 23, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Police Officers' Pension & Retirement

The Mount Dora Police Officers' Pension Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes, reviewing paid invoices totaling $24,454.30, and introducing a new trustee. The board will also receive quarterly investment and legal updates, review the actuarial valuation report as of October 1, 2023, and consider a lump sum distribution for beneficiary Joyce Gray. No major policy changes or new ordinances are on the agenda.

• Approval of December 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Invoices paid totaling $24,454.30, including $6,000 to AndCo Consulting and $2,383.45 to Sugarman & Susskind
• Introduction of new trustee to the Police Officer's Pension Board
• Quarterly report and AndCo/Mariner Institutional consent/acknowledgement
• Lump sum distribution for beneficiary Joyce Gray

City Council Regular Session

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a request to remove a setback requirement on Donnelly Street. The meeting also includes reviews for a final plat on Fearon Avenue and two tabled site plan requests.

• Land Development Code Amendment regarding Donnelly Street setback requirement
• Final Plan/Final Plat for Nathan’s Corner on Fearon Avenue
• Tabled Minor Site Plan for My Place Self Storage at 21901 US 441
• Tabled Site Plan for Wash City-Mount Dora at 18200 US 441

The Mount Dora Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Land Development Code amendment to remove the additional setback requirement on Donnelly Street between 5th Avenue and Limit Avenue, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The commission also approved a minor site plan for My Place Self Storage with conditions, a site plan for Wash City-Mount Dora with conditions, and a minor subdivision for Nathan's Corner with a recommendation to City Council. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved LDC amendment removing Donnelly Street setback (7-0)
• Approved My Place Self Storage minor site plan with conditions (7-0)
• Approved Wash City-Mount Dora site plan with conditions (7-0)
• Approved Nathan's Corner minor subdivision with recommendation (7-0)
• Approved February 21, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will hold final readings for the Mount Dora Groves annexation and the Vista Hills PUD Master Plan amendment. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the City Manager selection process and the Charter Review Commission. Additionally, several service agreements and grant applications are up for approval.

• Final reading of Ordinance No. 2023-17 for Mount Dora Groves South Annexation (80.70 acres)
• Final reading of Ordinance No. 2024-05 for 1st Amendment PUD Master Plan for Vista Hills
• Approval of a three-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
• Approval of piggyback agreements for septic services and asphalt paving
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-08 to add July 5, 2024, to the holiday schedule

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from November 2023 and January 2024, hear public comment, and receive updates from city staff. The main discussion item is the Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no action items, resolutions, or ordinances listed.

• Approval of November 11, 2023 and January 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update
• Parks and Recreation Update from city staff
• Cultural and Special Events Update from city staff
• Future meeting dates scheduled through November 2024

The board approved the meeting minutes from November 11, 2023, and January 18, 2024. Staff provided updates on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan, upcoming summer programming, and the opening of the Frank Brown Sports Complex.

• Approved November 11, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved January 18, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Northeast CRA Advisory Board will discuss a cleanup day follow-up and an affordable housing project, along with updates on the Community Resource and Recreation Center and community policing. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with no formal decisions listed on the agenda.

• Clean up day follow up & future efforts
• Affordable Housing project
• Community Resource and Recreation Center Update
• Community Policing Update

The board approved a workshop for May 14, 2024, to review the costs and processes of building affordable housing. Members also discussed a recent community clean-up event and received updates on a recreation center and community policing.

• Approved February 13, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (5-0)
• Approved workshop on affordable housing building process and costs for May 14, 2024 (5-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Library Advisory Board will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, hear a director's report, and discuss outreach to Waterman Village and library materials. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of February 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Simpson Farmhouse Tour presentation
• Waterman Village outreach discussion
• Library materials discussion

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold its regular session with several action items, including an interlocal agreement with Lake County for Vista Ridge Drive and first reading of a PUD Master Plan amendment for Vista Hills. The council will also consider final adoption of a golf cart driver's age ordinance, approve construction task authorizations, and discuss the FY 24-25 budget calendar, police recruitment, and city manager selection.

• Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and City of Mount Dora for Vista Ridge Drive
• First Reading of Ordinance No. 2024-05, 1st Amendment PUD Master Plan for Vista Hills
• Final Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-06, amendment to golf cart minimum driver's age (Section 42-203)
• Task authorizations with Faden Builders for Gilbert Park restroom renovation, Sunset Park restroom renovation, and Summerview Park basketball court construction
• CRA Advisory Board appointments

Council approved an interlocal agreement with Lake County for Vista Ridge Drive and the first reading of a master plan amendment for the Vista Hills PUD. The council also adopted an ordinance regarding the minimum driver's age for golf carts. Additionally, two appointments were made to the CRA Advisory Board.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Lake County for Vista Ridge Drive (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-05 for Vista Hills PUD Master Plan amendment (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-06 amending minimum driver's age for golf carts (7-0)
• Appointed Bailey Stack and Mark Slaby to the CRA Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Approved task authorizations with Faden Builders for Gilbert Park, Sunset Park, and Summerview Park (Unanimous)
• Approved January 22, 2024 Special Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will hold a public meeting to consider seven Certificates of Appropriateness for changes to historic properties, including additions, painting, door/window replacements, a porch, and a re-roof. The board will also discuss a draft Certificate of Appropriateness chart and the topic of demolition by neglect. The meeting includes public comment periods for each application.

• 110 N Clayton Street - addition/garage expansion
• 310 E 6th Avenue - painting unpainted masonry
• 811 N. Grandview Street - door replacement (tabled)
• 330 Dora Drawdy Way - door & window replacement (tabled)
• 1004 N. Donnelly Street - re-roof asphalt to metal

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board approved all seven Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) on the agenda, including one for work already completed. The board also tabled discussions on a draft COA chart and demolition by neglect to the next meeting. All votes were unanimous except for two 4-2 decisions and one 5-1 decision.

• Approved COA for 110 N Clayton St addition/garage expansion (6-0)
• Approved COA for 310 E 6th Ave painting with condition: no painting of natural brick (6-0)
• Approved COA for 811 N Grandview St door replacement (6-0)
• Approved COA for 330 Dora Drawdy Way door replacement (6-0)
• Approved after-the-fact COA for 529 E 7th Ave windows/garage door with condition: exterior muntins on upper sash (5-1)
• Approved COA for 642 N Tremain St front porch with condition: grand staircase similar to original (4-2)
• Approved COA for 1004 N Donnelly St re-roof asphalt to metal (4-2)
• Tabled draft COA chart and demolition by neglect discussions to March 27, 2024 (6-0)

General

The Mount Dora Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on four site-plan requests, including a new self-storage facility, a mixed-use project, a Tesla service center, and a master-plan amendment for the Vista Hills development. The meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the City Hall Board Room.

• Site Plan for Wash City at 18200 US 441 (Project No. SP23-05)
• Minor Site Plan for My Place Self Storage at 21901 US 441 (Project No. SP23-15Minor)
• Minor Site Plan for Tesla Mount Dora at 17450 US Highway 441 (Project No. SP23.14)
• 1st PUD Master Plan Amendment for Vista Hills at 3331 SR 46 (Project No. PUD23-01AD)

City Council Regular Session

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a regular session with public hearings on several resolutions and an ordinance. They will consider a resolution to add Wolf Branch Creek and Sink to Florida's Critical Wetlands List, a resolution establishing an electric vehicle rate structure for city-owned charging stations, and the first reading of an ordinance to amend the minimum driver's age for golf carts, with discussion on a possible 4th Avenue Pedestrian Mall conversion. The consent agenda includes an interlocal agreement on tax deed overbid funds and a resignation agreement for Patrick C. Comiskey.

• Resolution No. 2024-06: Request inclusion of Wolf Branch Creek and Wolf Branch Sink on Florida's Critical Wetlands List
• Resolution No. 2024-07: Establish an Electric Vehicle Rate Structure for city-owned charging stations
• Ordinance No. 2024-06: Amendment to Section 42-203, minimum driver's age for golf carts; discussion on optional 4th Avenue Pedestrian Mall conversion
• Interlocal Agreement related to distribution of Tax Deed Overbid Funds
• Approval of Patrick C. Comiskey Resignation Agreement

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Board will hold its regular meeting, including a public comment period and votes on chair and vice-chair nominations and a community cleanup event. No major decisions are scheduled, and the board will also discuss setback regulations, a solar program, and a recreation center update.

• Nomination of Chair & Vice Chair
• Serve day/Northeast Community Cleanup
• Set-Back Requirements discussion
• Solar Program overview
• Recreation Center Update with groundbreaking planned for October 1, 2024

The board approved the January minutes and voted to keep the current Chair and Vice Chair in their positions. Staff provided updates on a community cleanup event, local vehicle burglaries, and Habitat for Humanity projects.

• Approved January 23, 2023 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved motion for Mr. Ward and Ms. Rowe to remain as Chair and Vice Chair (unanimous voice vote)

Library Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Library Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to approve past minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports. The board will discuss the Lake County Library System’s Long Range Plan and review fiscal year 2022-23 library metrics.

General

The Mount Dora City Council will consider a $600,213.29 contract for playground equipment at Gilbert Park and several ordinances regarding the annexation and zoning of 1.40 acres for SAF NOB US 441, LLC. The council will also review a mediated settlement agreement and consider the historic designation of the Mount Dora Community Building.

• $600,213.29 for playground equipment at Gilbert Park
• Annexation, land use amendment, and rezoning for 1.40 acres (SAF NOB US 441, LLC)
• Purchase of nine police vehicles and one code compliance vehicle
• Historic site designation for the Mount Dora Community Building
• Mediated settlement agreement for MK and AD Land Investments, LLC and AMCO Development, Inc.

The City Council approved an interlocal agreement for Vista Ridge Drive and the first reading of a master plan amendment for the Vista Hills PUD. Council also adopted an ordinance regarding the minimum driver's age for golf carts and appointed two members to the CRA Advisory Board.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Lake County for Vista Ridge Drive (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-05 for Vista Hills PUD Master Plan amendment (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-06 amending golf cart minimum driver's age (7-0)
• Appointed Bailey Stack and Mark Slaby to the CRA Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Approved task authorizations with Faden Builders for Gilbert Park, Sunset Park, and Summerview Park projects (Unanimous)
• Approved January 22, 2024 Special Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Historic Preservation Board

The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 1938 bungalow at 642 N Tremain Street. The applicant seeks to enclose and extend the front porch, add a rear addition, and build a detached garage. Staff recommends denial, citing inconsistency with historic preservation guidelines, but suggests conditions if approved.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for porch enclosure, rear addition, and detached garage at 642 N Tremain Street
• Staff recommends denial due to porch alteration and addition design inconsistent with guidelines
• Proposed materials include composite Dutch lap siding, standing seam metal roofing, white vinyl windows
• Property sold for $350,000 in 2023
• Conditions proposed if approved: match garage materials, preserve wood siding, redesign porch and steps

The Board approved a detached garage and addition at 642 N. Tremain St. and a metal roof at 431 E 9th Avenue. Applications for a front porch at 642 N. Tremain St., a door at 811 N. Grandview St., and windows/doors at 330 Dora Drawdy Way were tabled.

• Approved Det Joks as Board chair (6-0)
• Approved detached garage at 642 N. Tremain St. (7-0)
• Approved addition at 642 N. Tremain St. (7-0)
• Tabled front porch at 642 N. Tremain St. for new drawings (6-1)
• Approved silver standing seam metal roof at 431 E 9th Avenue (7-0)
• Tabled door replacement at 811 N. Grandview St. for Mediterranean style alignment (7-0)
• Tabled window and door replacement at 330 Dora Drawdy Way due to lacking information (7-0)

General

The Development Review Committee is holding a non-voting meeting to review three development requests: a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment for Vista Hills, a final plat for Parks of Mount Dora, and a major site plan for One Oak MD Groves. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting; items are under review for future action.

• PUD amendment for Vista Hills at 3331 SR 46, owner Route 46 Properties, LLC, project PUD23-01AD
• Final plat for Parks of Mount Dora on Orange Blossom Trail north of Stoneybrook Hills Parkway, owner CND-Mt Dora, LLC, project PR24-04FNLC
• Major site plan for One Oak MD Groves at SE corner of US 441 & Simpson Way, owner Simpson Family Partnership, LTD, project SP24-01

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Northeast CRA Advisory Board is meeting to discuss a new mural project for the MLK building and receive updates on the Community Recreation Center. The board will also discuss the community solar program and setback regulations for carports.

• MLK mural proposal by artist German Lemus totaling $4,050
• Community solar program options for 25%, 50%, or 100% solar power
• Presentation on residential carport setback regulations
• Update on the Community Recreation Center
• Discussion regarding MLK building photo replacements

The Northeast CRA Advisory Board unanimously approved a specific design for the MLK building mural, featuring Martin Luther King Jr. looking toward children with the text "Be the Change." The board also reviewed city setback regulations, code enforcement updates regarding carports, and a solar energy program offered exclusively by Mount Dora Electric. Additionally, officials announced that two grants will fully fund the Recreation Center, with groundbreaking scheduled for October 1, 2024.

• Approved MLK mural design (c) with changes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved December 12, 2023 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Announced Recreation Center groundbreaking for October 1, 2024
• Confirmed Mount Dora Electric is the sole provider of the solar program
• Noted two grants will fully fund the Recreation Center

Public Arts Commission

The Mount Dora Public Arts Commission will hold its first meeting of 2024, electing a chair and vice-chair for the year. The commission will also take action on a mural at the Martin Luther King Center and receive updates on the Waterfront Art Walk Sculpture and Sunset Park Mosaic projects.

• Election of 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Action item: Martin Luther King Center Mural
• Staff update: Waterfront Art Walk Sculpture
• Staff update: Sunset Park Mosaic

The commission voted to move forward with the Martin Luther King Center mural. Members also elected the 2024 commission leadership and received status updates on the Waterfront Art Walk and Sunset Park Mosaic projects.

• Elected Thomas Decker as Commission Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Kay Volmer as Commission Vice-Chairperson (5-0)
• Approved moving forward with the Martin Luther King Center mural (5-0)

General

The Mount Dora City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a report from DSK Law resulting from an investigation. No substantive decisions or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

The City Council adopted an investigative report finding that City Manager Patrick C. Comiskey violated multiple city policies. Council suspended Mr. Comiskey with pay and benefits and initiated the process to remove him from office.

• Rejected motion to partially adopt report and reject findings of policy violations (2-5)
• Adopted investigation report and notified City Manager of intent to remove him (5-2)
• Suspended City Manager with full pay and benefits effective immediately (5-2)
• Appointed Vince Sandersfeld as Acting City Manager (7-0)
• Appointed Steve Langley as Interim Acting Assistant City Manager (7-0)
• Directed City Attorney to discuss a resolution regarding the City Manager's contract (7-0)
• Authorized Acting City Manager to take action regarding the administrative assistant (7-0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will convene at City Hall Board Room on January 18, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The meeting is primarily procedural, including election of the 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair, approval of minutes, public comment, and updates from staff and board members. No ordinances, resolutions, or action items are listed on the agenda.

The board elected its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2024. Staff provided updates on park renovations and upcoming city festivals, and the board received an annual ethics review.

• Elected Mark Woerner as Board Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Marsha Blum as Board Vice Chairperson (5-0)

General

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chair. The commission will also consider a Conditional Use Permit request for CMC Auto Group at 2800 Old Highway 441. Additionally, the City Attorney will present a legal review.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chair
• Conditional Use Permit request for CMC Auto Group (Project No. CUP23-04)
• Conditional Use Permit hearing for 2800 Old Highway 441
• City Attorney Legal Review Presentation

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for CMC Auto Group at 2800 Old Highway 441 to allow indoor automobile sales. The commission also elected new leadership and held a legal review discussion on quasi-judicial processes and school concurrency.

• Elected Miles Beach as Commission Chair (7-0)
• Elected Adrian Coombes as Vice-Chair (7-0)
• Approved December 20, 2023 minutes (7-0)
• Approved CMC Auto Group Conditional Use Permit (7-0)

General

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Governing Board is meeting to consider one action item: approving an agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter Florida, Inc. for the Home Repair Grant Funding Program, and authorizing the Mayor to sign it on the CRA's behalf. The agenda is otherwise limited to routine procedural items (call to order, roll call, public comment, adjournment).

• Approval of agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter Florida, Inc. for the Home Repair Grant Funding Program
• Authorization for the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the Northeast+ CRA

The North East CRA Governing Board approved an agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter Florida, Inc. for a home repair grant funding program. The grant will fund work on a property located at 255 East Jackson Avenue.

• Approved home repair grant partnership agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Lake and Sumter County, Inc. (7-0)

General

The Mount Dora City Council will hold first readings on four ordinances: annexing 1.40 acres for SAF NOB US 441, LLC, a small-scale future land use map amendment, a zoning change, and designating the Mount Dora Community Building as a historic site. The council will also consider reimbursing City Manager Patrick Comiskey for attorney fees related to a whistleblower investigation, and approve several consent agenda items including a $480,700 renovation contract for Frank Brown Park and a mutual aid agreement with UCF Police.

• Ordinance 2024-01: Annexation for SAF NOB US 441, LLC (1.40 acres)
• Ordinance 2024-02: Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment for SAF NOB US 441, LLC
• Ordinance 2024-03: Zoning Change for SAF NOB US 441, LLC
• Ordinance 2024-04: Historic Site Designation for Mount Dora Community Building
• Task Authorization with Faden Builders: $480,700 for Frank Brown Park renovation

The Mount Dora City Council ratified payment of three DSK Law invoices totaling $53,239.32 for investigative services on a 5-2 roll call vote, with Councilmembers Cataldo and Dawson dissenting. The council also approved reimbursement of City Manager Patrick Comiskey's attorney fees and costs tied to a whistleblower investigation, 7-0. On first reading, the council unanimously advanced four ordinances: annexation, a future land use map amendment, and a zoning change for SAF NOB US 441, LLC (1.40 acres), plus historic site designation for the Mount Dora Community Building at 520 N. Baker Street. A special meeting originally set for January 17 was rescheduled to January 22 at 6:30 p.m.

• Approved reimbursement of City Manager Patrick Comiskey's attorney fees and costs for whistleblower investigation (7-0)
• Ratified DSK Law invoices #493256, #496199, #496439 totaling $53,239.32 for investigative services (5-2; Cataldo and Dawson dissented)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-01, annexation for SAF NOB US 441, LLC (1.40 acres) (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-02, small-scale future land use map amendment for SAF NOB US 441, LLC (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-03, zoning change for SAF NOB US 441, LLC (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-04, historic site designation for Mount Dora Community Building at 520 N. Baker Street (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $480,700.00 task authorization with Faden Builders for Frank Brown Park renovation (unanimous voice vote)
• Rescheduled special meeting from January 17 to January 22 at 6:30 p.m.

Northeast CRA Advisory Board

The Mount Dora Northeast Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board meeting scheduled for January 9, 2024, was cancelled. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings were held as the agenda was procedural only.

General

The Mount Dora City Council will hold its regular session on January 2, 2024, with several action items including a code lien waiver for a property at 324 E. Jackson Avenue, a purchase order for tree trimming services, and a piggyback agreement for electric distribution materials. The council will also consider a resolution amending employee annual leave policy, and approve consent agenda items such as underground conduit installation and a grant for smoke detectors.

• Code lien waiver for 324 E. Jackson Avenue (unsafe structure, overgrown, junk/debris)
• Purchase order to Lewis Tree Service Inc for utility tree trimming and vegetation management
• Piggyback agreement with WESCO Distribution Inc for electric distribution material purchase
• Resolution No. 2024-02 amending employee annual leave time eligibility and rate of earning policy
• Task Authorization #8 with Bellmore Enterprises for underground conduit installation (Bristol Park Apartments)

The City Council approved several utility service agreements and a $3,500 grant for a park project. Council also amended the employee annual leave policy and reduced a code lien for a local property owner.

• Approved $3,500 for the Palm Island Park Project (5-0)
• Reduced code lien for 324 E. Jackson Avenue to $2,500 conditional on ground cover installation (4-1)
• Approved purchase order for Lewis Tree Service, Inc. for utility tree trimming (5-0)
• Approved piggyback agreement with WESCO Distribution Inc. for electric distribution material (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-02 amending employee annual leave policy with a 20-day cap (5-0)
• Approved Task Authorization #8 with Bellmore Enterprises, Inc. for Bristol Park Apartments (Unanimous)
• Approved Task Authorization with Faden Builders, Inc. for WWTP #1 Reject Pond Repairs (Unanimous)
• Ratified $5,000 grant application from Mount Dora Community Trust for smoke detectors (Unanimous)