Lake Alfred public meetings in 2023

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lake Alfred Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on amendments to the city's Comprehensive Plan and Unified Land Development Code (ULDC). The agenda includes updates to the Transportation Master Plan, changes to district compliance standards, and new floodplain resource protection standards. Public comments will be heard.

• Comp Plan Amendments: Transportation Master Plan Updates
• ULDC Text Amendment: Section 2.3.2 - Compliance with district standards (DOD)
• ULDC Text Amendment: Section 2.3 & Section 7 - Resource Protection Standards for Floodplains

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Lake Alfred Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on December 14, 2023, to address code violations. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, supplemental orders imposing fines on four properties, and new orders finding violations on two properties. No items are listed for repeat offenses, old business, or reduction requests.

• Supplemental fine orders for 1792 BT LLC/SAMKIM LLC (1850 and 1870 US 17/92), Pinnacle Investments (940 Lake Shore Way), Franz Momplaisir (555 Midway Ave.), and Betty T. Conner (390 W Davis Ave.)
• New violation orders for Margaret Thompson (695 Winona Ave.) and Cyprien Dolne Marie T. (285 W. Terrace Ave.)
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2023 hearing

City Commission

This is a regular City Commission meeting with a standard agenda and agenda packet. No specific action items are listed in the provided text.

City Commission

This is a regular City Commission meeting. The agenda includes only the agenda and agenda packet documents, with no specific action items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

• Agenda document (11.20.2023 CC AGENDA.1.PDF)
• Agenda packet document (11.20.2023 CC AGENDA PACKET.PDF)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lake Alfred Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting on November 9, 2023, to consider two variance requests: one for 480 W Haines Boulevard and one for 201 Government Center Boulevard. The board will also approve minutes from its September 25 and October 12 meetings. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• Variance request for 480 W Haines Boulevard
• Variance request for 201 Government Center Boulevard
• Approval of minutes from September 25 and October 12, 2023 meetings

Parks & Recreation Board

The Lake Alfred Parks and Recreation Board will nominate and appoint a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2024. The board will also receive updates from Parks Director Emily Deal on the Fall Fire Fest recap, recreation software implementation, Veterans Day and Christmas Parade events, and staffing.

• Nominate and appoint Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2024
• Recap of Fall Fire Fest with estimated 500 attendees; next event scheduled Oct. 19, 2024
• Contract signed with EZ facility for recreation software, implementation by January 2024
• Veterans Day event at Gardner Park on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.
• Christmas Parade on Dec. 9 with tree lighting at Gardner Park

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The City Commission and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will meet to consider several land use and zoning ordinances. The CRA will also discuss a final budget amendment for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

• Public hearings for Serdjenian and ALPI future land use and zoning assignments
• FY 22/23 Final Budget Amendment for the City Commission
• Bid award for CR557 Force Main Extension Project Phase II
• CPH, Inc. Task Order #13 for CR557 North Extension Design
• CRA Resolution 04-23 regarding the FY 22/23 final budget amendment

City Commission

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The City Commission is meeting, but the agenda contains only the agenda document and agenda packet, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• No specific action items listed

City Commission

This is the agenda for the Lake Alfred City Commission meeting on October 23, 2023. The agenda contains only the agenda and agenda packet documents, with no listed action items, so the meeting appears to be largely procedural or routine.

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Lake Alfred Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing to address code violations, including supplemental orders imposing fines, orders finding violations, and requests for fine reductions. The agenda lists specific cases involving property owners, including Lake Alfred MHP LLC and individuals, with addresses and parcel numbers. The meeting will also approve minutes from the previous hearing and set the next hearing date.

• Supplemental orders imposing fines for compliance cases: Sharon D Atkins (625 S. Winona Ave.), John Duran & Lake Alfred MHP LLC (26 Palm Circle Dr.), Lake Alfred MHP LLC (80 Cypress Dr., 83 Twin Oaks)
• Reduction requests for cases: Navarro Jacinto, Maria (340 W. Pierce St.), Sharon D Atkins, Lake Alfred MHP LLC (670 Alfred St. E.), and others
• Orders finding violation and repeat offense cases are listed as new business
• Next hearing date set for November 16, 2023

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lake Alfred Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting on October 12, 2023, to discuss several Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) sections, including swimming pool enclosures, compliance with district standards, and board authorizations. They will also review their rules of procedure and receive a presentation on planning case law. The agenda includes approval of minutes from a September 25 workshop, which was marked by a dispute over who should present training material.

• ULDC Section 3.8.12 - Swimming Pool and Enclosures
• ULDC Section 2.3.2.G - Compliance with district standards (DOD)
• ULDC Section 9.2.2.C - Planning and Zoning Board
• Planning and Zoning Board Rules of Procedure
• Planning Case Law Presentation

City Commission

This is the agenda for the Lake Alfred City Commission meeting on October 9, 2023. The agenda contains only the agenda and agenda packet documents, with no specific action items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

City Commission

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The only documents are the agenda and agenda packet PDFs, with no details on decisions or discussions.

• No specific items listed beyond agenda and agenda packet

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lake Alfred Planning and Zoning Board will hold a workshop at 5:30 PM to train new members on their review and decision-making authority under the Unified Land Development Code, followed by a regular meeting at 6:00 PM. The board will consider four business items: two land-use amendments and two zoning changes for ALPI and Tree O Groves. The agenda also includes approval of the August 10, 2023 minutes, which detail a variance request for a pool at 871 Galloway Street.

• Workshop on ULDC sections 2.3.2, 3.1, Table 3.14, and 9.2.2 for board authority clarification
• ALPI FLU (Future Land Use) amendment
• ALPI Zoning amendment
• Tree O Groves FLU amendment
• Tree O Groves Zoning amendment

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Lake Alfred Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on September 21, 2023, to consider supplemental fines, new fines, and repeat-offense fines for 11 cases involving property violations such as junk, debris, unsafe structures, and permit issues. The agenda includes cases against property owners and Lake Alfred MHP LLC for multiple violations at mobile home park properties. The magistrate will also approve minutes from the May 18, 2023 hearing.

• Supplemental fine of $21,500 for Maria Navarro Jacinto at 340 W. Pierce St. (Case 2020-00014)
• Supplemental fine of $33,600 for Mary E. Sharrett at 1120 Cross Ave. (Case 2021-00015)
• Supplemental fine of $12,600 for Pinnacle Investments & Development Inc. at 940 S. Lake Shore Way (Case 2022-00055)
• New fines for Lake Alfred MHP LLC at 670 Alfred St. E. for junk/debris and unfit/unsafe structures (Cases 2023-00006, 2023-00008, 2023-00009, 2023-00010)
• Repeat offense fine for Franz Momplaisir at 555 Midway Ave. (Case 2023-12-R)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Lake Alfred City Commission and Community Redevelopment Agency will hold public hearings to set the tentative millage rate and adopt the FY 2023/2024 budget, and will consider ordinances to change the future land use and zoning designations for Lake Lowery. The CRA will also adopt its capital improvement program and budget, and discuss prioritization of residential facade improvement grants. The meeting includes routine consent items and a proclamation for Constitution Week.

• Public hearing on tentative millage rate
• Public hearing on Ordinance 1524-23: FY 2023/2024 Annual Budget
• Ordinance 1525-23: Lake Lowery FLU Designation
• Ordinance 1526-23: Lake Lowery Zoning Designation
• CRA Resolution 03-23: Capital Improvement Program and Budget Adoption FY 23/24

City Commission

This is a regular City Commission meeting. The agenda includes only the agenda and the agenda packet documents, with no specific action items listed.

City Commission

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The only documents are the agenda and agenda packet PDFs for the August 21, 2023 City Commission meeting.

The City Commission unanimously approved a consent agenda including the Edward Bryne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. The commission also held public hearings regarding non-ad valorem assessments for code enforcement abatement costs on five properties.

• Approved consent agenda including August 7 minutes and announcements (unanimous)
• Approved Edward Bryne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant to authorize mayor to sign fund distribution
• Held public hearings for Resolution 24-23 regarding code enforcement assessments for five properties

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lake Alfred Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a variance request for 871 Galloway Street and discuss planning and zoning items. The agenda also includes approval of the July 13, 2023 minutes and a workshop on the Unified Land Development Code as previously scheduled.

• Variance request for 871 Galloway Street
• Discussion of Planning and Zoning Board items
• Approval of July 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• ULDC workshop on board authority (from prior meeting)

The Board approved a variance request for Laura and Brian Skaggs to construct an inground pool that deviates from standard walk path and yard coverage requirements. The approval includes specific conditions regarding pool size and permit deadlines.

• Approved variance for 3-foot clear walk path (instead of 5 feet) at 871 Galloway Street
• Approved variance for 34% rear yard coverage (instead of 30%) at 871 Galloway Street
• Approved pool size not to exceed 805 sqft (35’ x 23’)
• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Lake Alfred City Commission meeting on August 7, 2023. The agenda contains only the agenda and agenda packet documents, with no listed action items, discussions, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be routine with no substantive items specified.

The City Commission unanimously approved the annexation of approximately 6,959 acres along CR 557 and Old Grade Road. The area includes the Hilochee Wildlife Management Area and consists of 66 vacant parcels. A new water monitoring agreement with CPH, Inc. was also approved.

• Approved Ordinance 1519-23 for the annexation of CR557 Extension / Hilochee WMA (Unanimous)
• Approved 5-year water use permit compliance monitoring agreement with CPH, Inc. for $83,400 (Unanimous)
• Approved July 24, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Commission

This is the agenda for the Lake Alfred City Commission meeting on July 24, 2023. The agenda contains only the agenda and agenda packet documents, with no specific action items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with no substantive items detailed in the provided text.

The City Commission reached a consensus to send a letter of objection to a Polk County Special Magistrate opposing any variance for a motocross track located in unincorporated Polk County. The commission also approved the consent agenda and held a public hearing regarding the proposed millage rate and budget hearing date.

• Consensus reached to send letter of objection to Polk County Special Magistrate opposing motocross track variance
• Approved consent agenda including July 10, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Proposed FY 23/24 millage rate set at 6.9890 mills
• Scheduled first public hearing on FY 2023/2024 budget for September 14, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review proposed future land use and zoning map amendments for the Serdjenian Subdivision, a 25.13-acre annexed area. Staff recommends assigning Residential and Conservation designations to balance development with environmental protection. The board will make a recommendation to the City Commission.

• Serdjenian Subdivision FLU amendment: change from Polk County Agricultural/Residential Rural to 14.28 acres Residential and 10.85 acres Conservation
• Serdjenian Subdivision zoning amendment: change to Vintage Residential Neighborhood and Conservation districts
• Tree O Groves FLU and zoning amendments also on the agenda
• Properties located south of Lake Alfred Road, west of Lynchburg Road, east of Lake Mariana

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval for future land use and zoning assignments for the annexed Serdjenian Subdivision. The board also approved a request for a legal workshop regarding the Unified Land Development Code in August.

• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes with legal review (Unanimous)
• Approved request for City Attorney to conduct ULDC workshop on August 10, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval to City Commission for Serdjenian Subdivision Future Land Use: 14.28± acres Residential and 10.85± acres Conservation (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval to City Commission for Serdjenian Subdivision Zoning: 14.28± acres Vintage Residential Neighborhood and 10.85± acres Conservation (Unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Lake Alfred Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to discuss several updates and requests. They will hear about an upcoming ADA compliance team meeting, the selection of EZ facilities as recreation software, new staff hires, and requests to close roads for the Fall Festival and Christmas Parade. The board will also approve the minutes from the May 2, 2023 meeting.

• ADA compliance team meeting scheduled for July 13 to prioritize out-of-compliance items
• Recreation software: EZ facilities selected; implementation planned for next fiscal year
• New Parks Superintendent hired; two new library staffers started
• Request to close Pomelo Street on October 28 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. for Fall Festival
• Request to close roads for Christmas Parade at 6:30 p.m.

The Board approved street closures for a combined Fall Festival and fire prevention event on October 28 and the annual Christmas parade. Members also received updates on ADA compliance priorities, new staffing, and the Central Park Project.

• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice call vote)
• Approved downtown road closures for Fall Festival on Oct 28 from 2pm to 9pm (unanimous voice call vote)
• Approved road closures for the Christmas parade route (unanimous voice call vote)

City Commission

This is a procedural agenda with only one item: the agenda packet for the July 10, 2023 City Commission meeting. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

• Agenda packet for the July 10, 2023 City Commission meeting

The City Commission approved amendments to the Employee General Retirement System and the first reading of two ordinances to annex Tree-O-Groves properties. The Commission also approved a right-of-way maintenance agreement and recognized employees and community partners.

• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved October meeting schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved Eden Hills Right of Way Maintenance Developers Agreement subject to legal review (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1518-23 amending the Employee General Retirement System (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1520-23 for Tree-O-Groves Properties Annexation on Lake Lowery Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1521-23 for Tree-O-Groves Properties Annexation on White Rd (Unanimous)

City Commission

The agenda contains only a single item: the agenda packet document. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed, so this appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.

• Agenda packet (06.20.2023 CC AGENDA PACKET.PDF)

The City Commission unanimously approved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Water Supply Plan. The commission also approved a consent agenda including a board appointment and maintenance agreement. Discussion was held regarding a proposed Transportation Master Plan, though the provided text ends before a final vote on that item.

• Approved Ordinance 1513-23 for Comprehensive Plan Amendments Water Supply Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous), including City Commission Meeting Minutes for June 5, 2023
• Approved Silverlake Maintenance Agreement (unanimous)
• Appointed Truitt Gaines to the Police and Fire Retirement Board (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of text amendments to the Unified Land Development Code regarding flood-prone areas. The recommendation includes a modification to keep the existing 50-foot floodplain buffer in sections 7.5.1 and 2.3.3.

• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ULDC text amendments for flood-prone areas, wetlands, and lake protection with a modification to retain the 50-foot floodplain buffer (unanimous)

City Commission

This agenda contains only the agenda document and agenda packet for the June 5, 2023, City Commission meeting. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting date: June 5, 2023

The City Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the May 15 meeting minutes and a fireworks application. Officials presented a 20-year Transportation Master Plan for discussion, with a formal adoption resolution scheduled for June 20.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous), including May 15, 2023 minutes, City Commission announcements, fireworks application, and LA Pines Maintenance Agreement

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate issued supplemental fines for existing violations and set 60-day compliance deadlines for several properties, including a mobile home park. One property owner was authorized for city abatement of junk and debris.

• Case #2021-00020: Approved $21,000 fine, $50.25 admin cost, and authorized city abatement
• Case #2021-00032: Approved $38,500 fine and $56.05 admin cost
• Case #2022-00055: Approved $9,100 fine and $48.15 admin cost
• Case #2023-00012-R: Approved $3,300 fine, $50 per day fine, and $81.25 admin cost
• Case #2023-00006: Allowed 60 days for compliance or $250 per day fine; assessed $96.25 admin cost
• Case #2023-00008: Allowed 60 days for compliance or $250 per day fine; assessed $111.55 admin cost
• Case #2023-00009: Allowed 60 days for compliance or $250 per day fine; assessed $94.15 admin cost
• Case #2023-00010: Allowed 60 days for compliance or $250 per day fine; assessed $94.15 admin cost

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Lake Alfred City Commission and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meet jointly. The CRA will consider amendments to its facade improvement grant program, renaming it the Capital Improvement Grant Program and scaling grant awards up to $160,000 for larger projects. The City Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 1515-23 for the Lowery Hills Community Development District and consider a related petitioners agreement.

• Public hearing: Ordinance 1515-23 Lowery Hills CDD
• CRA Resolution 01-23: Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program amendments (renames to Capital Improvement Grant Program, increases grants up to $160k)
• CRA Resolution 02-23: Residential Facade Improvement Grant Program amendments
• CRA Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Applications
• CRA Audit for FY ending September 30, 2022

The Board approved amendments to the commercial and residential facade grant programs, including renaming the commercial program to the Capital Improvement Grant Program. Two commercial grant applications for exterior improvements were approved. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including the CRA audit.

• Approved CRA Consent Agenda, including November 7, 2022 minutes and CRA Audit (Unanimous)
• Approved CRA Resolution 01-23 to rename the Facade Improvement Grant Program to the Capital Improvement Grant Program and expand eligible activities (Unanimous)
• Approved CRA Resolution 02-23 to move the Residential Facade Improvement Grant Program to a two-year cycle (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,265 grant for exterior improvements at 640 E. Midway Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved $21,999.38 grant for exterior improvements at 520 E. Tangerine St. (Unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission approved a petitioners agreement and passed Ordinance 1515-23 to establish the Lowery Hills Community Development District. The district will manage and finance services for a proposed 217.5-acre development of 678 single-family lots.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Lowery Hills CDD Petitioners Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1515-23 to establish Lowery Hills CDD (4-1)
• Approved CRA Consent Agenda including November 7, 2022 minutes and CRA Audit (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lake Alfred Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to consider three variance requests for properties at 340 W Pierce Street and 711 and 715 Griffon Avenue. The board will also approve the minutes from its April 13, 2023 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• Variance request: 340 W Pierce Street
• Variance request: 711 Griffon Avenue
• Variance request: 715 Griffon Avenue
• Approval of minutes from April 13, 2023 meeting

The Board approved two variance requests for residential properties to allow structures to be built closer to property lines than normally permitted. A third variance request for 715 Griffon Avenue was presented, but the provided record ends before a decision was reached.

• Approved variance for 340 W Pierce Street to allow a shed with a side accessory setback of 8.5 feet (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for 711 Griffon Avenue to allow a residential structure with a side street setback of 13.4 feet (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to remove condition four from the 711 Griffon Avenue variance, which would have limited future accessory structures (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from April 13, 2023 (Unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Lake Alfred Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to receive updates on several ongoing initiatives, including an ADA compliance review, recreation software options, staffing changes, and a Central Park basketball court relocation. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the March 7, 2023 meeting.

• ADA compliance team meeting scheduled for May 8 to review potential projects
• Recreation software demonstrations with EZ facility, RecTrac, Active, and CivicRec
• Central Park basketball courts to be relocated to accommodate on-street parking
• New staffing software 'When to Work' at $220 annually
• Superintendent position open; interviews being scheduled

The Board approved the March 7, 2023, meeting minutes and rescheduled the July 4 meeting to July 11. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff updates regarding ADA compliance, software procurement, and park projects.

• Approved March 7, 2023, minutes (unanimous voice call vote)
• Rescheduled July 4 board meeting to July 11 (unanimous voice call vote)

City Commission

This agenda contains only the agenda document and agenda packet for the May 1, 2023, City Commission meeting. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting date: May 1, 2023
• Agenda document: 05.01.2023 CC AGENDA.PDF
• Agenda packet: 05.01.2023 CC AGENDA PACKET.PDF

The City Commission renamed the Highlands Community Center and elected new leadership for the 2023-2024 term. The commission also reviewed a clean FY 2020 financial audit and received a retail recruitment update.

• Approved Resolution 17-23 renaming Highlands Community Center to Albertus Maultsby Community Center (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including April 17 minutes and FDOT lighting agreement (Unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Nancy Z. Daley as Mayor for 2023-2024 (Unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Mac Fuller as Vice Mayor for 2023-2024 (Unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Lake Alfred Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on April 20, 2023, to address code violations, impose fines, and consider fine reduction requests for multiple properties. The agenda includes consent items for fines, new violation findings, and old business on fine reductions. The meeting is a quasi-judicial proceeding where property owners can contest violations or request relief.

• Supplemental fines: Uzhca (228 S. Lake Shore Way, $2,500 fine + $48.15 admin), Valle (290 Lake Shore Way S., multiple cases), Momplaisir (555 Midway Ave., weeds/grass), Conner (390 W Davis Ave., weeds/grass abate)
• New violation findings: Gourley (340 Sierra Mike Blvd., shed permit void), Smith & Dodson (245 Rochelle Ave., roof expired permit)
• Fine reduction requests: Uzhca (Case 2022-00029), Valle (Case 2021-00046)
• Consent agenda includes supplemental orders imposing fines for prior violations
• Next hearing date set for May 18, 2023

The Special Magistrate heard several code enforcement cases, finding some properties in compliance while others remained in violation. Decisions included imposing fines, approving fine reductions for compliant properties, and authorizing nuisance abatement for one property.

• Case #2022-00029: Found compliant; approved $2,500 fine and $48.15 admin costs
• Case #2018-00018/2021-00046: Found compliant; approved $2,400 fine and $56.05 admin costs
• Case #2023-00015-R: Found in repeat violation; approved $700 fine, $50 daily accruing fine, $79.15 admin costs, and abatement for mowing/weeds
• Case #2022-00053: Found violation existed but property is now compliant; assessed $89.95 admin costs
• Case #2022-00080: Found in violation; allowed 30 days for compliance or $100 daily fine, and assessed $85.75 admin costs
• Case #2022-00029 (Reduction): Reduced fine to $730 and assessed $136.20 admin costs
• Case #2021-00046 (Reduction): Reduced fine to $240 and assessed $80.08 admin costs
• Approved March 23, 2023, meeting minutes

City Commission

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The only documents are the agenda PDF and an updated agenda packet, indicating the meeting will cover routine city business.

• Agenda document
• Updated agenda packet

The City Commission approved two ordinances regarding the Burton Ranch property, establishing residential and conservation designations. The commission also passed a resolution recognizing Commissioner Albertus Maultsby for his 24 years of service.

• Approved Ordinance 1508-23 for Burton Ranch Future Land Use (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance 1509-23 for Burton Ranch Zoning Assignment (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 16-23 recognizing Commissioner Albertus Maultsby's retirement
• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes and announcements (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Board reviewed the City's first Transportation Master Plan, which outlines a 20-year horizon for population growth and multimodal infrastructure. The session was for discussion only; no formal votes were taken on the plan's recommendations.

• Approved meeting minutes from March 9, 2023 (unanimous)

City Commission

This is the agenda for the Lake Alfred City Commission meeting on April 3, 2023. The agenda lists only procedural items and document references, with no specific decisions or discussion topics detailed.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:00 P.M.
• Agenda and agenda packet documents provided

The City Commission approved a contract for resurfacing five city streets and formally named the Alexander Mackay Bridge. The commission also vacated a highway easement and declared Brent Eden and Charles Lake elected to the City Commission.

• Approved $186,571.80 street resurfacing bid award to G & G Site Development, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 13-23 to name the barrel bridge the 'Alexander Mackay Bridge' (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 12-23 to vacate a highway easement along Cass Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Election Declaration of Brent Eden (Seat No. 1) and Charles Lake (Seat No. 2) (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Lake Alfred Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing to consider fines, violations, and reduction requests for multiple properties. The agenda includes consent items for supplemental fines, old business on fine reductions, and new business on violations, including repeat cases.

• Supplemental fines for Linda P. Melendez (230 W. Cummings St.) and Leonard J Thompson (0 Hwy. 17/92)
• Fine order for Aucaquizhpi Luis G Uzhca and Natali Uzhca (228 S. Lake Shore Way)
• Reduction requests by Essie Mae & Andre McCullough for four cases at 670 Lemon Ave.
• New violation cases for Truitt T Gaines (725 Tod Hunter Way) and Lake Alfred MHP LLC (670 Lake Alfred St. E.)
• Repeat violation case for Lake Alfred MHP LLC (BTR Motel)

The Special Magistrate ruled on multiple code enforcement cases, approving several supplemental fines and granting fine reductions for properties now in compliance. New violations were identified for a residential pool area and business tax receipt failures, with deadlines set for correction.

• Approved $3,300 fine and $63.80 admin costs for 230 W. Cummings St. (Case #2021-00001)
• Approved $16,750 fine and $48.15 admin costs for 0 Hwy. 17/92 (Case #2022-00024)
• Approved $4,800 fine and $56.05 admin costs for 228 S. Lake Shore Way (Case #2022-00029)
• Reduced fines to $4,970.31 total for four cases at 670 Lemon Ave. (Cases #2019-00005, #2021-00006-R, #2022-00012-R, #2022-00058-R)
• Reduced fines to $3,076.66 total for two cases at 230 W. Cummings St. (Cases #2021-00001, #2022-00001)
• Reduced fine to $220.80 for 380 W. Davis Ave. (Case #2021-00012)
• Ordered 725 Todhunter Way to secure pool in 15 days and full compliance in 60 days or face $100/day fine
• Ordered 670 Lake Alfred St. E. to resolve business tax receipt violations within 15 to 30 days or face $250/day fine

City Commission

The provided text contains only the meeting title and links to the agenda and agenda packet PDFs. It does not list specific items, decisions, or discussions. Therefore, no substantive information about the meeting's content is available from this source.

The City Commission approved the acquisition of the Growers Fertilizer property for $500,000 to expand Lions Park and improve downtown gateways. The board also approved a fire engine replacement grant and a CDBG grant for community center restrooms.

• Approved purchase of Growers Fertilizer property for $500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 11-23 for USDA grant support to replace fire engine (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 10-23 for CDBG grant support for Highlands Community Center restrooms (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 09-23 for LA Pines Final Plat Acceptance with Maintenance Bond (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1514-23 for LA Pines Right of Way Dedication (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments of Bancroft Fisher and Ron Pestone to Planning and Zoning Board (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lake Alfred Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider two variance requests and a comprehensive plan amendment. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comments. The board will make recommendations on these items for the City Commission.

• Variance: 110 S. Carolina Avenue
• Variance: 1516 Melrose Street
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a modified variance for a paver deck at 110 S. Carolina Avenue. The board also accepted the resignations of two board members and approved the February 9, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved variance for paver deck at 110 S. Carolina Avenue with a 2.5' rear setback (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Board Members Charles Lake and Ganesh Nair (unanimous)
• Approved February 9, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss and vote on ratifying the naming of a new city park, discuss naming the barrel bridge after Alexander Mackay, and receive updates on parks, events, and programs. The board will also approve the minutes from the January 19, 2023 meeting.

• Ratify naming of Colonel John H. Dame Sr. Memorial Park at east end of Mackay Blvd
• Discuss naming barrel bridge at Mackay Blvd after Alexander Mackay
• Update on Highlands Community Center CDBG restroom project (ADA compliance)
• Lions Park Dock/Pier Replacement
• Mackay Dock/Pier Replacement

The Board approved the naming of an 11-acre passive park and a barrel bridge. City Manager Leavengood provided updates on the Central Park Phase II project and long-term plans for Lions Park.

• Approved naming the 11-acre passive park Colonel John H. Dame Sr. Memorial Park (unanimous)
• Approved naming the barrel bridge after Alexander Mackay (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 19, 2023 (unanimous)

City Commission

The Lake Alfred City Commission is holding a regular meeting. The agenda consists of the agenda and the agenda packet documents, with no specific action items listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

The City Commission unanimously approved the first reading of two ordinances regarding the Water Supply Plan and a right-of-way dedication for LA Pines. The meeting also included departmental presentations on police statistics, grant opportunities, and human resources.

• Approved Ordinance 1513-23: Comp Plan Amendment for Water Supply Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1514-23: LA Pines Right of Way Dedication (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including February 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

This is a regular City Commission meeting with a standard agenda and agenda packet. No specific action items are listed in the provided text.

The City Commission approved a major modification to the Florida Club PUD-MU and awarded a contract for the second phase of the CR 557 Sewer Force Main Bypass Project. The commission also approved a consent agenda including a Parks and Recreation Board appointment and meeting schedule.

• Approved Ordinance 1512-23 for Florida Club Major Modification (unanimous)
• Approved $1,121,824 bid to Odom Contracting for CR 557 Sewer Force Main Bypass Project Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including February 6, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Cynthia Pereira to Parks and Recreation Board Alternate Position #1
• Approved new Parks and Recreation Board meeting schedule
• Agreed to name the barrel bridge at the end of Mackay Blvd. the Alexander Mackay bridge

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Lake Alfred Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on February 16, 2023, to address multiple property code violations. The agenda includes consent items for supplemental fines, old business on fine reduction requests, and new business on repeat violations. The meeting will also approve minutes from the January 19, 2023 hearing.

• Supplemental fine of $10,900 for Cerberus Investments LLC at 380 W. Davis Ave.
• Fine of $4,500 for Pinnacle Investments & Development Inc. at 940 S. Lake Shore Way
• Reduction request for $37,200 fine for Lim La Properties at 725 S Lake Shore Way
• Reduction request for $2,400 fine for Event Place at Lake Alfred LLC at 6441 Hwy. 17-92
• Repeat violation cases for Lake Alfred MHP LLC at 670 E. Lake Alfred

The Special Magistrate ruled on several code enforcement cases, imposing fines for ongoing violations and granting reductions for properties found to be in compliance. Two repeat violation cases were continued indefinitely, and one case was dismissed due to lack of proper notice.

• Case #2021-00012: Found in compliance; approved $10,900 fine and $48.95 administrative costs
• Case #2022-00055: Found violations continue to exist; approved $4,500 fine and $56.90 administrative costs
• Case #2021-00027: Found in compliance; reduced fine to $1,000 plus $42.98 administrative costs
• Case #2022-00004: Found in compliance; reduced fine to $250 plus $196.80 administrative costs
• Case #2023-00001-R: Continued indefinitely until re-noticed by the city
• Case #2023-00004-R: Continued indefinitely until re-noticed by the city
• Case #2021-00043: Dismissed because owner did not submit application and proper party was not noticed

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lake Alfred Planning and Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting with business items including comprehensive plan amendments, a procedure discussion, and future amendment discussion. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific proposals or public hearings listed for this meeting.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendments discussion
• Procedure Discussion
• Future Amendment Discussion

The board unanimously recommended that the City Commission approve amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, specifically regarding water supply and stormwater management. The board also accepted the resignation of member Charles Lake.

• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan Elements amendments to City Commission (unanimous)
• Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Board Member Charles Lake (unanimous)

City Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Lake Alfred City Commission. The agenda includes only the agenda and the agenda packet; no specific action items are listed in the provided text.

The City Commission approved a major modification to the Florida Club PUD-MU, removing a golf course and prohibiting boat ramps. The Commission also established and named the Colonel John H. Dame, Sr. Memorial Park. Additionally, a fireworks application for a private wedding was approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved fireworks application for wedding at Adams Estate on Feb 19, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1512-23 for Florida Club Major Modification, removing golf course and prohibiting boat ramps (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 08-23 establishing Colonel John H. Dame, Sr. Memorial Park (Unanimous)
• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Commission

This is the agenda for the Lake Alfred City Commission meeting on January 24, 2023. The agenda includes only the agenda and agenda packet documents, with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

The City Commission adopted 20-year master plans for potable water and wastewater utilities. The board also approved the purchase of a property for stormwater retention and accepted the conveyance of a former bank building for future city use.

• Approved purchase of vacant lot on Tangerine Avenue for $16,500 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1507-23 amending Police and Fire Pension Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1510-23 for Snyder Properties Future Land Use Assignment (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1511-23 for Snyder Properties Zoning Assignment (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 03-23 accepting SouthState Bank property conveyance (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 04-23 adopting Potable Water Utility Master Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 05-23 adopting Wastewater Utility Master Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 06-23 accepting Polk County NE Government Center Final Plat (Unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Lake Alfred Parks and Recreation Board will meet to nominate and appoint a new chair and vice-chair for 2023, discuss their meeting schedule for the year, consider a recommendation for the FY 2023/2024 Community Development Block Grant application, and review the 2022 annual report. The board will also approve minutes from the November 22, 2022 special meeting.

• Nomination and appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2023
• Discussion of 2023 meeting schedule (Thursdays, every other month at 6:00 PM)
• Consideration of FY 2023/2024 Community Development Block Grant application
• Review of 2022 Annual Report
• Approval of minutes from November 22, 2022 special meeting

The Board recommended moving FY 23/24 Community Development Block Grant funding from sidewalks to ADA-compliant restroom remodels at the Highlands Community Center. The Board also updated its meeting schedule and leadership positions.

• Approved minutes from November 22, 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Sheilan Runnels as Chair for 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Board Member Jones as Vice Chair for 2023 (unanimous)
• Changed meeting schedule to the first Tuesday of the month at 6 pm (unanimous)
• Approved opening applications for two alternate Board seats (unanimous)
• Recommended diverting FY 23/24 CDBG funding to Highlands Center restroom ADA project (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Lake Alfred Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on January 19, 2023, to consider supplemental orders imposing fines for ongoing code violations on four properties. The agenda includes cases for properties on W. Pierce St., W. Cummings St., E. Tangerine Ave., and Cummings St. W. The magistrate will also address old and new business, including abatement and foreclosure cases.

• Supplemental fine of $11,900 for Maria Navarro at 340 W. Pierce St. (Case 2020-00014)
• Supplemental fine for Linda P. Melendez or Estate of Javier Melendez at 230 W. Cummings St. (Case 2022-00001)
• Supplemental fine for Estate of Alva Mae Crudup at 540 E. Tangerine Ave. (Case 2022-00004)
• Order imposing fine for Adam R. Davis at 0 Cummings St. W. (Case 2022-00038)
• Foreclosure cases for Essie Mae & Andre Mc Cullough at 670 Lemon Ave. (Cases 2019-00005, 2021-00006 R, 2022-00012-R, 2022-0058-R)

The Special Magistrate ruled on several code enforcement cases, imposing thousands of dollars in fines for property violations. The city was authorized to proceed with foreclosure for multiple cases at 670 Lemon St and granted abatement authority for a property at 230 W. Cummings St.

• Case #2020-00014: Approved $11,900 fine and $40.24 admin costs
• Case #2022-0001: Found property in compliance; approved $15,400 fine and $40.24 admin costs
• Case #2022-0004: Found property in compliance; approved $7,700 fine and $40.24 admin costs
• Case #2022-0038: Administratively closed after property brought into compliance
• Case #2021-0001: Approved $15,400 fine, $318.57 admin costs, and authorized abatement in 15 days
• Case #2019-0005: Authorized foreclosure and assessed $104.33 admin costs
• Case #2021-0006-R: Authorized foreclosure and assessed $104.33 admin costs
• Case #2022-0058-R: Found property in compliance; approved $1,600 fine, $109.68 admin costs, and authorized foreclosure

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved modifications to The Florida Club Planned Unit Development, replacing a proposed golf course with gardens, sports courts, and other recreation areas. The board also established specific restrictions on boat ramps and docks for the development.

• Approved modification to replace 18-hole golf course with gardens, sports courts, and dog parks (4-2)
• Approved prohibition of boat ramps on Lake Cummings and Lake George (unanimous)
• Approved limit of two fishing piers/boat docks per lake (unanimous)
• Approved December 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Re-elected Ike Fountain as Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected Brenda Arnold as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)

City Commission

This is the agenda for the Lake Alfred City Commission meeting on January 10, 2023. The agenda includes only the regular meeting and the agenda packet; no specific items are listed in the provided text.

The City Commission approved a construction contract for a new lift station and passed first readings for several land use and zoning ordinances. The board also updated its meeting rules and amended a water plant loan agreement.

• Approved $1,707,600 bid award to CenState Construction, Inc. for Buena Vista Lift Station (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1507-23 amending Police and Fire Pension Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1508-23 for Burton Ranch Future Land Use (Majority)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1509-23 for Burton Ranch Zoning (Majority)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1510-23 for Snyder Properties Future Land Use (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1511-23 for Snyder Properties Zoning (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 01-23 amending meeting rules and procedures (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 02-23 amending Water Plant SRF Loan repayment timelines (Unanimous)