Lake Alfred public meetings in 2022

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate approved several supplemental orders and fines for property violations. Multiple respondents received fine reductions after being found in compliance. One new case regarding a dangerous structure was presented for review.

• Approved $36,750.00 supplemental fine and $40.24 admin costs for Case #2021-00032
• Approved $4,750.00 supplemental fine and $42.34 admin costs for Case #2022-00002
• Approved $1,350.00 fine and $59.14 admin costs for Case #2020-00002
• Approved $200.00 fine and $46.54 admin costs for Case #2022-00032
• Approved $900.00 fine and $42.34 admin costs for Case #2022-00057-R
• Reduced fine to $0 and assessed $155.01 admin costs for Case #2020-00010
• Reduced fine to $100.00 and assessed $48.64 admin costs for Case #2021-00051
• Reduced fine to $0 and assessed $42.34 admin costs for Case #2022-00057-R

Planning & Zoning Board

The Board approved a site development plan and height/parking variances for a cold storage warehouse. It also recommended land use and zoning designations for Snyder Properties and Burton Ranch to the City Commission.

• Approved Lineage Logistics site plan and variances for 135ft height and reduced bike parking (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Urban Residential (18.54± acres) and Conservation (9.71± acres) for Snyder Properties (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of RN-2 zoning for Snyder Properties (unanimous)
• Approved Future Land Use for Burton Ranch: Residential (43.88± acres) and Conservation (196.94± acres) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Vintage Residential Neighborhood zoning for Burton Ranch southwest triangle piece (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of Vintage Residential zoning for remaining Burton Ranch pockets, suggesting least intensive residential instead (unanimous)
• Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission approved a five-year schedule for water and wastewater rate increases and updated connection and municipal impact fees. The commission also approved the 2023 public meeting schedule, which moves the start time of City Commission meetings to 7:00 PM.

• Approved Ordinance 1504-22 regarding Water and Wastewater Connection Fees (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1505-22 regarding Municipal Impact Fees (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1506-22 adopting a five-year water and wastewater user rate schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Public Meeting and Holiday Schedule with City Commission start time changed to 7:00 PM (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission conducted a special workshop to discuss updating municipal impact fees for police, fire, parks and recreation, and public facilities. No formal votes or decisions were made during this session.

City Commission

The City Commission held a special workshop to discuss increasing water and wastewater connection fees to accommodate projected residential growth. A financial consultant presented calculated fee increases based on infrastructure costs, but no formal votes were taken during the meeting.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the route and detour for the Lake Alfred Christmas Parade to facilitate a permit application with the Florida Department of Transportation. The board also approved the meeting minutes from January 20, 2022.

• Approved Lake Alfred Christmas Parade route and detour for FDOT application
• Approved January 20, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission held a special workshop to discuss Ordinance 1504-22 regarding increases to water and wastewater connection fees. A financial consultant presented cost estimates for capacity and plant expansions to accommodate projected growth. No formal votes were taken during this workshop session.

• Discussed proposed water connection fee increase from $2,095.33 to $5,737.00
• Discussed proposed wastewater connection fee increase from $3,618.22 to $6,074.00
• Reviewed projected wastewater plant expansion costs of $25 million to $27 million (FY 2022 dollars)

City Commission

The City Commission approved a final budget amendment for FY 21.22 and established The Springs at Lake Alfred Community Development District. The board also gave first readings to ordinances increasing water/wastewater connection fees, municipal impact fees, and user rates to accommodate projected growth.

• Approved FY 21.22 Final Budget Amendment (Ordinance 1502-22) (Unanimous)
• Approved Petitioner’s Agreement for The Springs at Lake Alfred CDD (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1503-22 establishing The Springs at Lake Alfred CDD (3-1)
• Approved Water and Wastewater Connection Fees (Ordinance 1504-22) on first reading (Unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Impact Fees (Ordinance 1505-22) on first reading (Unanimous)
• Approved Water and Wastewater User Rates (Ordinance 1506-22) on first reading (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Nov 7 minutes (Unanimous)
• Excused Commissioner Albertus Maultsby (Unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission held a special workshop to discuss the need to exceed Florida Impact Fee Act phase-in limitations due to extraordinary circumstances. A consultant presented proposed fee increases for police, fire, parks, and public facilities to accommodate projected population growth. No formal votes or decisions were made during this session.

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate adjudicated several code enforcement cases, issuing fines for past violations and granting 30-day compliance windows for new violations. Some fines were reduced or waived for properties found to be in compliance.

• Approved $12,400 fine and $65.90 admin costs for Lim La Properties (Case #2021-00027)
• Approved $6,700 fine and $48.64 admin costs for Kyle Jennings (Case #2021-00051)
• Found Kyle Jennings in repeat violation; approved $4,700 fine plus $50/day until compliant (Case #2022-00057-R)
• Approved $23,250 fine and authorized city abatement for Leonard J Thompson property (Case #2022-00024)
• Reduced fine to $0 and assessed $101.69 admin costs for RY TY ONE LLC (Case #2021-00033)
• Reduced fine to $500 and assessed $156.92 admin costs for Dan & Elida Shepard (Case #2022-00003)
• Reduced fine to $100 and assessed $161.18 admin costs for Nicholas & Holly Comney (Case #2022-00023)
• Found Adam R. Davis and Pinnacle Investments & Development Inc. in violation; allowed 30 days to comply or $100/day fine

City Commission

The City Commission approved the annexation of Burton Ranch and Snyder Properties. It also passed the first reading of an ordinance to establish The Springs at Lake Alfred Community Development District. Additionally, the commission approved final budget amendments for the city and the Community Redevelopment Agency.

• Approved Ordinance 1500-22 for Burton Ranch annexation (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1501-22 for Snyder Properties annexation (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1502-22 for FY 21.22 Final Budget Amendment on first reading (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1503-22 to establish The Springs at Lake Alfred CDD on first reading (4-1)
• Approved CRA Resolution 05-22 for FY 21.22 Budget Amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved October 17, 2022 City Commission meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved October 3, 2022 CRA meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved the final budget amendment for Fiscal Year 21.22 to rebalance funds and account for unanticipated expenses and revenues. The adjustment includes carry-over funds for residential facade improvements and Central Park projects.

• Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved CRA Resolution 05-22: Fiscal Year 21.22 Final Budget Amendment

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate approved fines and costs for multiple code enforcement cases, including a $21,700 supplemental fine for Sharon D. Atkins and a $44,400 fine for the Estate of Conner Hubert. A repeat violation at 670 Lemon St. was declared a nuisance, with authorization to abate weeds and pursue foreclosure. One fine reduction was granted: Jerry Wyche's $28,500 fine was reduced to $100 after compliance.

• Approved $21,700 supplemental fine plus $44.44 costs for Sharon D. Atkins (625 S. Winona Ave.)
• Approved $6,050 fine plus $55.89 costs for Essie Mae & Andre McCullough (670 Lemon St.) — property found in compliance
• Declared 670 Lemon St. a repeat nuisance; approved $4,000 fine, abatement of weeds, and foreclosure authorization
• Reopened Case 2019-00005 to authorize foreclosure and other remedies for 670 Lemon St.
• Approved $1,900 fine plus $40.24 costs for Jerry Wyche (621 Totty Way) — property in compliance
• Reduced Jerry Wyche's fine from $28,500 to $100 plus $40.24 costs for compliance
• Approved $44,400 fine plus $50.74 costs for Estate of Conner Hubert (380 W. Davis Ave.) — violations continue
• Approved $44,400 fine plus $48.64 costs for Mary E. Sharett (1120 Cross Ave.) — violations continue