Lake Alfred public meetings in 2025

School Zone Speed Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Lake Alfred City Commission, presided by Special Magistrate Joe Mawhinney, will hold a School Zone Speed Enforcement Hearing on December 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Commission Chambers. The hearing will review 24 citations issued to vehicle owners for alleged speed violations in a school zone, listing each driver and citation number. The agenda also includes approval of the September 18, 2025 and November 20, 2025 meeting minutes. The next scheduled hearing on this matter is set for January 15, 2026.

• Review of 24 vehicle citations for school‑zone speed violations (e.g., Alex Crockett, Brian Fendler, etc.)
• Approval of September 18, 2025 and November 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Hearing presided by Special Magistrate Joe Mawhinney
• Next hearing date scheduled for January 15, 2026

The Special Magistrate reviewed 23 school‑zone speed violation notices. Violations were confirmed in multiple cases, each resulting in a $100 fine and a $50 administrative fee, while several notices were dismissed. Some motorists had already paid or requested continuances. No new policy changes were made.

• Found violations in LA10062085 and LA10062394; $100 fine + $50 fee each
• No violation found in LA10063237; no fee assessed
• Found violation in LA10063725; $100 fine + $50 fee
• No violation found in LA10063421; no fee assessed
• Prior payment received for Dwayne Kenneth Guerr (case #6)
• Continuance requested for LA10059255 and LA10058783
• Prior payment received for Mariah Annmarie Reed (LA10063837)
• Found violations in LA10066688 and LA10068093; no violation in LA10064864

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request to add a Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay district. This proposal is for a single-family home subdivision.

• Eden Hills Phase 3-PUD Site Development Plan for a subdivision of approximately 306 lots
• Proposed density of 3.63 units per acre
• Project location: West of CR 557, North, South and East of Old Lake Alfred Rd

The Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. The Board then voted to forward the Eden Hills Phase 3 Planned Unit Development Overlay District and Site Development Plan to the City Commission, recommending approval contingent on completing required road improvements before any certificates of occupancy are issued and on providing a separate map of conservation areas. The minutes do not record the final vote tally for this motion.

• Approved November 13, 2025 Planning & Zoning Board minutes (unanimous)
• Forward Eden Hills Phase 3 PUD Overlay and Site Development Plan to City Commission with recommendation of approval, conditional on road improvements before occupancy and inclusion of a conservation map (vote outcome not recorded)

City Commission

The Commission approved the consent agenda without dissent. Ordinance 1569-25, which updates the Comprehensive Plan for statutory compliance, was approved on first reading. The schedule for future City Commission meetings was revised, removing several dates. The Lowery Hills Utility Upsize developer agreement was removed from the agenda at the applicant’s request.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimously)
• Approved Ordinance 1569-25 EAR-based Comprehensive Plan amendments (unanimously)
• Removed Lowery Hills Utility Upsize developer agreement from consent agenda
• Adopted revised City Commission meeting schedule, removing Jan, June, July, and Dec dates
• Approved board appointments and re‑appointments as listed in the consent agenda

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will hear cases regarding code compliance and non-compliance for several properties. The body will consider supplemental orders imposing fines and one request for a fine reduction.

• Case # 2021-00032: Non-compliance at 1850 and 1870 US17/92
• Case # 2024-00014: Compliance at 1080 S. Lake Shore Way
• Case # CE-2025-00036: Non-compliance at 330 Davis Ave. W.
• Case # 2024-00051: Compliance at 180 Sofia Lane
• Case # CE 2025-00055R: Reduction request for 695 S. Winona Ave.

The Special Magistrate approved the October 16, 2025 meeting minutes and certified fines for several code violations. Fines were imposed on cases #2021-00032 ($61,250), #2024-00014 ($4,600), #CE-2025-00036 ($2,150), and #2024-00065 ($7,150) with administrative costs of about $49 each. Fines were waived for case #2024-00051, and the fine for case #2025-00055 was reduced to $0 with administrative costs of $97.29. The next hearing is set for December 18, 2025, and the January hearing was cancelled.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Certified $61,250 fine (Case #2021-00032) with $49.47 admin cost
• Certified $4,600 fine (Case #2024-00014) with $49.22 admin cost
• Certified $2,150 fine (Case #CE-2025-00036) with $49.22 admin cost
• Waived fines for Case #2024-00051; assessed $49.22 admin cost
• Certified $7,150 fine (Case #2024-00065) with $49.22 admin cost
• Reduced fine to $0 for Case #2025-00055; assessed $97.29 admin cost
• Set next hearing for December 18, 2025; cancelled January hearing

School Zone Speed Enforcement Special Magistrate

The City Commission's Special Magistrate will hold a school zone speed enforcement hearing on November 20, 2025. The hearing will review 26 traffic citations issued to listed vehicle owners. The agenda also includes approval of the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes and procedural matters. A follow‑up hearing is scheduled for December 18, 2025.

• Review of 26 speed citations for named vehicle owners
• Approval of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Explanation of procedures and swearing‑in by Magistrate Joe Mawhinney
• Next hearing date set for December 18, 2025
• Call to order by Magistrate Joe Mawhinney

The Special Magistrate reviewed 26 school‑zone speed violation notices and determined violations in 13 cases, ordering $100 fines plus $50 administrative fees payable within 14 days. Six notices were dismissed as no violations, and three cases were continued at the request of the petitioners. Additional continuances were granted for three other notices. The next hearing is scheduled for December 18 2025.

• Violation found for LA10054730; $100 fine + $50 admin (payable 14 days)
• No violations for LA10056983, LA10057466, LA10057789
• Violation found for LA10054640; $100 fine + $50 admin
• No violations for LA10055173, LA10056526
• Violation found for LA10056567; $100 fine + $50 admin; no violation for LA10057213
• Violation found for LA10056070; $100 fine + $50 admin
• Violations found for LA10055152 and LA10055408; $100 fine + $50 admin each; no violations for LA10056165, LA10056350, LA10058405
• Continuances granted for LA10054290, LA10057392, and LA10056171

City Commission

The Lake Alfred City Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the Central Florida Regional Planning Council agreement. It also unanimously adopted Ordinance 1560-25 for future land use and Ordinance 1561-25 for zoning of the Polk Commerce and Logistics Park. The commission reached consensus to have staff draft an ordinance shifting the election cycle to a 3‑2 schedule for November odd‑year elections and to prepare a charter amendment allowing commissioners to run by seat numbers.

• Approve consent agenda (minutes, announcements, CFRPC agreement) – unanimous
• Approve Ordinance 1560-25 (future land use for Polk Commerce and Logistics Park) – unanimous
• Approve Ordinance 1561-25 (zoning for Polk Commerce and Logistics Park) – unanimous
• Consensus to have staff prepare ordinance to move to a 3‑2 commission cycle for November odd‑year elections
• Consensus to have staff prepare charter amendment ordinance to run commissioners by seat numbers in a special election

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will discuss updates to the City of Lake Alfred Comprehensive Plan and the status of Certified Recovery Residences. The board will also determine the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Based Comp Plan Amendment
• Certified Recovery Residences discussion
• 2026 Meeting Schedule

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting. It unanimously recommended that the City Commission approve the Evaluation and Appraisal Report‑based Comprehensive Plan amendment. It also unanimously recommended the City Commission adopt an ordinance to comply with Senate Bill 954 for certified recovery residences. Finally, the board approved the tentative 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Commission approve EAR-based Comprehensive Plan amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended City Commission adopt ordinance for Certified Recovery Residences per SB 954 (unanimous)
• Approved tentative 2026 Planning and Zoning Board meeting schedule (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The City Commission will hold public hearings on five ordinances covering parcels, zoning, land‑use text, water rates and the FY 24/25 budget adjustment. The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider a resolution to amend its FY 24/25 budget and a grant variance request. Consent agenda items include prior meeting minutes and routine purchases.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance 1557-25 – City Parcel FLU
• Public Hearing: Ordinance 1558-25 – City Parcel Zoning
• Public Hearing: Ordinance 1566-25 – ULDC Text Amendments
• Public Hearing: Ordinance 1567-25 – Water, Wastewater, and Meter Rates
• CRA Resolution 03-25 – FY 24/25 Final Budget Adjustment

The board voted to approve the Community Redevelopment Agency consent agenda with unanimous support. The FY 24/25 final budget adjustment (Resolution 03-25) was presented and staff recommended approval, but no vote was recorded. No public comments were made during the meeting.

• Approved CRA Consent Agenda (unanimous)

City Commission

The Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which includes the purchase and installation of three public‑safety security gates from G&G Site Development for $96,544. It also unanimously approved Ordinance 1557‑25, changing future land‑use designations on about 0.24 acres to Public Buildings and Grounds and 2.29 acres to Conservation. Finally, Ordinance 1558‑25 was unanimously approved, converting the same parcel to Public Recreation for 0.24 acres while keeping 2.29 acres as Conservation.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three security gates from G&G Site Development for $96,544
• Approved Ordinance 1557‑25: future land‑use change to 0.24 acres Public Buildings & Grounds and 2.29 acres Conservation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1558‑25: zoning change to 0.24 acres Public Recreation and 2.29 acres Conservation (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda and three zoning ordinances for Lavender N’ Lace and Luigi’s properties, all by unanimous vote. It also continued a Unified Land Development Code amendment to the November 3 meeting and authorized the City Manager to negotiate a construction agreement with FDOT for safety improvements at the Mackay Blvd and US 17/92 intersection, as well as to accept and release surety bonds under the interim administrative policy. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1563-25: Mixed‑Use Future Land Use for Lavender N’ Lace (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1564-25: Neighborhood Activity zoning for Lavender N’ Lace (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1565-25: Mixed‑Use Corridor (C‑2) zoning for Luigi’s parcel (unanimous)
• Continued Ordinance 1566-25 ULDC Text Amendments to Nov 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 29-25: Authorize City Manager to negotiate FDOT construction agreement for Mackay Blvd/US 17‑92 intersection (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 30-25: Authorize City Manager to accept and release surety bonds under interim administrative policy (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate approved the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes and issued fines for six code‑enforcement cases. Fines ranged from $5,400 to $69,250 and included administrative costs. Each case received a compliance deadline with daily penalties for non‑compliance.

• Approved August 21, 2025 Special Magistrate Code Enforcement Meeting minutes
• Imposed $69,250 fine and $49.17 costs on Saxon Evans (Case #2024-00010)
• Imposed $5,400 fine and $49.17 costs on Gladys Siguencia (Case #CE-2025-00015)
• Ordered Gerald Rowlett to comply within 60 days; $100/day fine thereafter; $94.94 costs (Case #CE-2025-00024)
• Ordered Mary Martin estate to comply within 60 days; $50/day fine thereafter; $94.94 costs (Case #CE-2025-00073)
• Ordered Alfred Family Trust to comply within 30 days; $50/day fine thereafter; $94.94 costs (Case #CE-2025-00067)
• Ordered Nichole Denson to comply within 90 days; $100/day fine thereafter; $94.94 costs (Case #CE-2025-00087)

City Commission

The commission excused Commissioner Eden and approved the consent agenda without opposition. It then unanimously adopted Ordinance 1563-25, changing Lavender N’ Lace to a Mixed‑Use future land use. The commission also approved Ordinance 1564-25, assigning Neighborhood Activity Center zoning to Lavender N’ Lace, and Ordinance 1565-25, reassigning Luigi’s parcel to a Mixed‑Use Corridor zoning.

• Excused Commissioner Eden (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1563-25: Mixed‑Use future land use for Lavender N’ Lace (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1564-25: Neighborhood Activity Center zoning for Lavender N’ Lace (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1565-25: Mixed‑Use Corridor zoning for Luigi’s parcel (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission unanimously set the final millage rate at 6.750 mills, a 1.17% increase over the rolled‑back rate. It also approved the FY 2025/26 annual operating budget and two ordinances allowing mixed‑use development and zoning changes for the SR557 corridor. A resolution to write off $12,446.62 in utility bad debt was likewise approved.

• Approved final millage rate of 6.750 mills (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025/26 annual budget (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1555-25 SR557 future land use (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1556-25 SR557 commercial zoning (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-25 bad debt write‑off of $12,446.62 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, announcements and parade route (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lake Alfred Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning map amendment for a 0.1-acre parcel at 0 E Pierce Street, as well as future land use and zoning text amendments.

• Luigi – Zoning map amendment for 0.1-acre parcel at 0 E Pierce Street
• Lavender ‘n Lace – Future Land Use and Zoning public hearings
• ULDC Text Amendments – Article 2 and Article 10 public hearing
• Approval of August 12, 2025 Planning and Zoning Board minutes

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously voted to forward the Luigi rezoning, the Lavender ’n Lace future land use and rezoning applications, and proposed ULDC text amendments to the City Commission with a recommendation of approval. All motions were approved without dissent.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Forwarded Luigi rezoning (RN-2 to C-2) to City Commission, recommendation approval (unanimously)
• Forwarded Lavender ’n Lace Future Land Use amendment (RES to MU) to City Commission, recommendation approval (unanimously)
• Forwarded Lavender ’n Lace rezoning (VRN to C-1) to City Commission, recommendation approval (unanimously)
• Forwarded ULDC Article 2 and Article 10 text amendments to City Commission, recommendation approval (unanimously)

School Zone Speed Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will conduct a school zone speed enforcement hearing, reviewing the listed 20 citations issued to vehicle owners. The hearing follows the approval of minutes from August 21, 2025. A next hearing is scheduled for October 1 6 , 2025.

• Citation LA10048100 – Andino, Dolores Cepeda
• Citation LA10044251 – Brown, Tommy
• Citation LA10047078 – Desir, Nyo Ddran
• Citation LA10047167 – Dipiero, Nicole Beth
• Citation LA10046170-TL – Dume, Anthony

The magistrate approved the August 21, 2025 hearing minutes and found violations for most cited cases, imposing $100 fines payable within 14 days. Payment deadlines were extended to 60 days for Tommy Brown and to 30 days for John Fielder. One violation (Notice LA10047214) was dismissed, and several cases were noted as already paid.

• Approved August 21, 2025 School Zone Speed Enforcement minutes
• Extended Tommy Brown's payment deadline to 60 days (Notice LA10044251)
• Extended John Fielder's payment deadline to 30 days (Notice LA10042455)
• Dismissed Notice of Violation LA10047214 (Pamela Deeson Hughes)
• Found violation and $100 fine payable within 14 days for Antonio Ortiz (Notice LA10043708)
• Found violation and $100 fine payable within 14 days for Donavan Richardson (Notice LA10046992)
• Found violation and $100 fine payable within 14 days for Nyo Ddran Desir (Notice LA10047078)
• Found violation and $100 fine payable within 14 days for Anthony Dume (Notice LA10046170-TL)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider CRA Resolution 02-25, which adopts the FY 25/26 operating budget and the associated Capital Improvement Program. The budget sets aside $275,000 for project funding and $200,000 for façade grant funding each year. The board will also review award decisions for the Capital Improvement Grant Program and a variance request for a grant at 520 E. Tangerine St. No other items are on the agenda.

• CRA Resolution 02-25: Adoption of FY 25/26 budget and Capital Improvement Program (includes $275,000 project funding and $200,000 façade grant funding per year)
• Capital Improvement Grant Program Awards: $11,315 grant for ADA access at 130 S Pennsylvania Ave; $35,875.50 grant for parking and façade improvements at 720 S Lakeshore Way
• Grant Variance Request for 520 E. Tangerine St.: proposed reimbursement of $9,119.20 for completed work
• Interlocal Agreement: Polk County Impact Fees
• Public Hearing: Tentative Millage Rate

The board first approved the consent agenda without dissent. It then unanimously adopted CRA Resolution 02‑25, establishing the FY 2025‑26 annual budget and Capital Improvement Program, which includes $275,000 each year for projects and $200,000 for façade grants. Finally, the board unanimously approved the pending Capital Improvement Grant applications. No public comments were received.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved FY 25/26 budget and Capital Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Improvement Grant applications (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda, the tentative millage rate of 6.750 mills, the FY 2025/26 annual budget (Ordinance 1562‑25), and the General Employees Retirement System amendment (Ordinance 1559‑25). All motions were approved unanimously. The millage rate decision will be revisited at the September 25 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved tentative millage rate of 6.750 mills (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025/26 annual budget, Ordinance 1562‑25 (unanimous)
• Approved General Employees Retirement System amendment, Ordinance 1559‑25 (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The board approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting. It then approved the parade route for the Light Up Lake Alfred Christmas Parade as presented. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved parade route for Light Up Lake Alfred Christmas Parade (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate certified fines and administrative costs for two properties, including a $23,100 fine for Gapway Grove Corp. and a $7,600 fine for Sally Laurell’s property. The magistrate also ordered $100‑per‑day fines after a 30‑day compliance period and $82.92 in administrative costs for five West IBU Enterprisez LLC parcels. Additional orders imposed a $100‑per‑day fine after 60 days with $97.76 admin costs for the Baker estate and a $50‑per‑day fine for a repeat offense at 695 Winona Ave. S.

• Certified $23,100 fine and $53.37 administrative costs for Gapway Grove Corp. (Case #2023-00047)
• Certified $7,600 fine and $49.22 administrative costs for Sally Laurell property (Case #2024-00014)
• Ordered $100 per day fine after 30 days and $82.92 administrative costs for five West IBU Enterprisez LLC parcels (Cases #CE-2025-00018, #CE-2025-00019, #CE-2025-00020, #CE-2025-00021, #CE-2025-00022)
• Ordered $100 per day fine after 60 days and $97.76 administrative costs for Mary Jo Baker & Estate of Charlotte Baker (Case #CE-2025-00049)
• Ordered $50 per day fine for repeat offense at 695 Winona Ave. S (Case #2025-00055)

School Zone Speed Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 hearing. He found violations in several notices and ordered $100 fines payable within 30 days, while one notice was found not to be a violation. Cases that had already been paid were removed from the agenda. The next School Zone Speed Enforcement hearing is scheduled for September 18, 2025.

• Approved July 17, 2025 School Zone Speed Enforcement minutes
• Found violation in Notice LA10037909; $100 fine payable within 30 days
• Found violation in Notice LA10041190; $100 fine payable within 30 days
• Found no violation in Notice LA10042741; no fine assessed
• Found violation in Notice LA10039855; $100 fine payable within 30 days
• Found violation in Notice LA10040548; $100 fine payable within 30 days
• Found violation in Notice LA10042289; $100 fine payable within 30 days
• Found violation in Notice LA10041463; $100 fine payable within 30 days

City Commission

The City Commission unanimously excused Vice Mayor Daley from the meeting. The consent agenda, including the August 4 minutes and announcements, was approved unanimously. Ordinance 1560-25 (Future Land Use) and Ordinance 1561-25 (Zoning) for the Polk Commerce & Logistics Park were each approved on first reading by unanimous vote.

• Excused Vice Mayor Daley from the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1560-25: Future Land Use (unanimous first reading)
• Approved Ordinance 1561-25: Zoning (unanimous first reading)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider requests to change the future land use and zoning for approximately 59.2 acres. The proposal seeks to establish Light Industrial and Conservation districts to support the second phase of the Polk Commerce and Logistics Park.

• Polk Commerce & Logistics Park Phase II: Proposed Future Land Use change to Heavy Commercial/Industrial (33.81± acres) and Conservation (25.39± acres)
• Polk Commerce & Logistics Park Phase II: Proposed Zoning change to Light Industrial (I-1) and Conservation (CN)
• City of Lake Alfred Water Treatment Plant – Use Site Development Plan

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted 4‑1 to recommend that the City Commission approve a Heavy Industrial/Commercial Future Land Use classification for about 33.81 acres and Conservation for about 25.39 acres. The board then unanimously recommended Light Industrial zoning for the same acreage and conservation area. Finally, the board unanimously approved the Major Utilities use and Site Development Plan for the City’s Water Treatment Plant.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Heavy Industrial/Commercial Future Land Use (≈33.81 acres) and Conservation (≈25.39 acres) to City Commission (4-1)
• Recommended Light Industrial Zoning (≈33.81 acres) and Conservation (≈25.39 acres) to City Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Major Utilities Water Treatment Plant Site Development Plan (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda without opposition. It adopted Ordinance 1559-25, extending board terms for the General Employee Retirement System to four years. The body also approved Resolution 20-25 to pursue litigation against Senate Bill 180 and Resolution 21-25 to adopt a Public Safety and Facilities Master Plan. The FY 25/26 budget expenditures and payroll were presented for future public hearing.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimously)
• Approved Ordinance 1559-25 General Employee Retirement System amendment (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 20-25 to litigate Senate Bill 180 (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 21-25 Adequacy Determination for Public Safety and Facilities Plan (unanimously)
• Presented FY 25/26 budget expenditures and payroll (pending final approval)

City Commission

The commission removed agenda items 5‑7 at the applicant's request and approved the consent agenda. It unanimously approved the annexation of an 11.5‑acre parcel (Ordinance 1554‑25) and related future land‑use and zoning changes (Ordinances 1557‑25 and 1558‑25). The body also set the FY 25/26 millage rate at 6.7500 mills and scheduled the budget hearing for September 11, 2025. Finally, it accepted special‑warranty deeds for Gum Lake Preserve Phase I and II.

• Removed New Business Items 5‑7 from agenda (unanimously approved)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimously approved)
• Approved Ordinance 1554‑25 annexation of 11.5‑acre parcel (unanimously approved)
• Approved Ordinance 1557‑25 future land‑use change (unanimously approved)
• Approved Ordinance 1558‑25 zoning change (unanimously approved)
• Approved Resolution 16‑25 setting millage at 6.7500 mills and hearing date Sep 11 2025 (unanimously approved)
• Approved Resolution 18‑25 accepting special‑warranty deeds for Gum Lake Preserve Phases I & II (unanimously approved)

School Zone Speed Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate approved the May 15, 2025 minutes and found violations for most cited notices, each resulting in a $100 fine payable within 30 or 60 days. One citation for Florida Public Utilities was found not to be a violation, so no fine was imposed. Two other notices were also determined to have no violations. Several cases were dismissed, continued, or transferred for future hearings.

• Approved minutes for May 15, 2025 School Zone Speed Enforcement proceedings
• Found violation for Notice LA10031740 (Robert Edward Dunlap) – $100 fine payable within 30 days
• Found violation for Notice LA10038705 (Brian O’Donnell) – $100 fine payable within 30 days
• Found violation for Notice LA10038333 (Ramon Ramos) – $100 fine payable within 30 days
• Found violation for Notice LA10039258 (Kevin Bradley Senical) – $100 fine payable within 30 days
• Found violation for Notice LA10035794 (Darold Jones) – $100 fine payable within 30 days
• Found no violation for Notice LA10037485 (Florida Public Utilities) – no fine
• Found no violations for Notices LA10039271 and LA10040381 – no fines

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The magistrate approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes. No further action was taken for the 2020-00003 case. For case CE-2025-00036, violations were confirmed, $98.03 in administrative costs were assessed, and a $50 per day fine will begin after 90 days of non‑compliance. The minutes do not record a decision for case CE-2025-00037.

• Approved May 15, 2025 Special Magistrate meeting minutes
• No further action required for Case #2020-00003 (no order issued)
• Found violations in Case #CE-2025-00036 and assessed $98.03 administrative costs
• Ordered $50 per day fine after 90 days for non‑compliance in Case #CE-2025-00036
• No decision recorded for Case #CE-2025-00037

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the city’s partner league agreement, adding a clause for damage charges. It also approved the Lake Alfred Lions as the first partner football league. Earlier, the board approved the March 10 minutes and then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved partner league agreement with damage‑charge clause (motion by Vice Chair Widener, seconded by Board Member Pereira)
• Approved Lake Alfred Lions as first partner football league (motion by Board Member Fawcett, seconded by Board Member Pereira)
• Approved minutes from March 10, 2025 (motion by Board Member Pereira, seconded by Board Member Fawcett)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion by Board Member Seefeldt, seconded by Vice Chair Widener)

City Commission

The Commission unanimously amended the agenda to remove two Gum Lake Preserve items and then unanimously approved the entire consent agenda, which included an easement agreement for AutoZone, a FDOT highway lighting agreement, a grant letter, and a pension‑trust board appointment. The Commission also unanimously approved Ordinance 1554‑25, annexing an 11.5‑acre parcel at Delbert Collins Road on first reading. No public comments were received.

• Amended agenda to remove business items 8 & 9 (Gum Lake Preserve) – unanimous approval
• Approved consent agenda (minutes, announcements, AutoZone sidewalk easement, FDOT lighting agreement, grant letter, FMPTF board appointment) – unanimous approval
• Approved Ordinance 1554‑25 Polk Commerce & Logistics Park Phase II annexation (11.5‑acre parcel) on first reading – unanimous approval

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board approved an ore tenus motion to amend the staff report, limiting density to four dwelling units per acre under the Green Swamp overlay. The board then unanimously recommended that the City Commission approve the modified Future Land Use request, changing the parcel to Mixed Use (about 37.03 acres) and assigning Mixed‑Use Corridor (C‑2) zoning. A second unanimous recommendation was made to approve the corresponding zoning map amendment, with the small triangular piece removed and dark‑sky lighting requirements added.

• Approved ore tenus motion to amend staff report for 4‑units/acre limit (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended City Commission approve Future Land Use change to Mixed Use for ~37.03 acres (unanimous)
• Recommended City Commission approve Mixed‑Use Corridor (C‑2) zoning for ~37.03 acres (unanimous)
• Recommended City Commission approve zoning map amendment with triangular piece removed and dark‑sky requirements added (unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The magistrate approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes and set the next hearing for June 26, 2025. The magistrate found violations at several properties, ordering compliance periods of 30 to 60 days and assessing daily fines ranging from $50 to $150, plus administrative costs. One property was ordered to remain unoccupied until permits and inspections are completed. Cases #2024-00007 through #2024-00011 were consolidated into a single case.

• Approved March 20, 2025 Special Magistrate Code Enforcement meeting minutes
• Found violations at 1534 Ridgeback Lane (Case #2024-00065); 30‑day compliance, $50 per day fine, $98.88 administrative costs
• Found violations at 380 S. Echo Dr. (Case #CE-2025-00015); 60‑day compliance, $100 per day fine, $108.90 administrative costs, property must remain unoccupied
• Consolidated Cases #2024-00007, #2024-00008, #2024-00009, and #2024-00011 into Case #2024-00011; 60‑day compliance, $150 per day fine, $90.89 administrative costs, property must remain unoccupied
• Found violations in Case #2024-00012; 60‑day compliance, $150 per day fine, $90.89 administrative costs
• Set next Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearing for June 26, 2025

School Zone Speed Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate approved the April 17 minutes and then rescinded Notice of Violation #LA10026253 and found no violation for Notice #LA10027319, both for Jessica R. Radell. For five other notices, the magistrate found violations and ordered a $100 fine each, waiving administrative costs and giving a 30‑day payment window. Two citations that had already been paid required no further action. The next hearing is set for June 26, 2025.

• Rescinded Notice of Violation #LA10026253 (no order entered)
• Found no violation for Notice of Violation #LA10027319 (no order entered)
• Found violations for Notices #LA10026564, #LA10031661, #LA10023329, #LA10028511, and #LA10019960; $100 fine each, admin costs waived, 30‑day payment required
• Declared case moot for Notice #LA10031745 because fine was already paid
• No action required for paid citations #LA10022044 and #LA10023778

City Commission

The commission unanimously elected Mayor Mac Fuller for the 2025‑2026 term and Vice Mayor Nancy Z. Daley for the same term. They also approved the Lowery Hills developers agreement and its buffer‑fence variance, and appointed Commissioner Ronnie Robinson Jr. to the Utilities, Natural Resources & Public Works Policy Committee. All actions were approved by unanimous voice vote.

• Elected Mac Fuller as mayor for 2025‑2026 (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Nancy Z. Daley as vice mayor for 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Lowery Hills buffer‑fence variance (unanimous)
• Approved Lowery Hills developers agreement (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Ronnie Robinson Jr. to Utilities, Natural Resources & Public Works Policy Committee (unanimous)
• Removed the Springs at Lake Alfred Developers Agreement from the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including April 21 minutes and FEMA CRS report (unanimous)
• Approved removal of Springs agenda item (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda without opposition. It adopted Resolution 10-25, adopting the updated Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The board awarded the Gardner Park Memorial Expansion bid to JCR Construction & Services for $29,823 and approved the purchase of 60 candy‑cane holiday decorations from TMB for $20,490. All motions passed unanimously with no public comments.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Parks and Recreation Master Plan (Resolution 10-25) (unanimous)
• Awarded Gardner Park Memorial Expansion bid to JCR Construction & Services, LLC for $29,823 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate and execute agreement with JCR Construction (unanimous)
• Awarded holiday decoration bid to TMB for 60 candy‑cane decorations at $20,490 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to purchase holiday decorations (unanimous)

School Zone Speed Enforcement Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate heard ten school‑zone speed violation notices. Eight violations were confirmed and each petitioner was ordered to pay a $100 fine with administrative costs waived and a 30‑day payment window. Three petitioners were granted continuances. The next hearing is scheduled for May 15, 2025.

• Notice #LA10017788: Violation found, $100 fine, admin costs waived (30‑day payment)
• Notice #LA10018623: Violation found, $100 fine, admin costs waived (30‑day payment)
• Notice #LA10020499: Continuance granted
• Notice #LA10020159: Violation found, $100 fine, admin costs waived (30‑day payment)
• Notice #LA10020389: Continuance granted
• Notice #LA10011532: Violation found, $100 fine, admin costs waived (30‑day payment)
• Notice #LA10015048: Violation found, $100 fine, admin costs waived (30‑day payment)
• Notice #LA10013468: Violation found, $100 fine, admin costs waived (30‑day payment)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, adopting the minutes from the February 17, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously adopted CRA Resolution 01-25, amending the Capital Improvement Grant Program to allow variance requests, require itemized quotes, and extend the application deadline to January 31. The board unanimously approved two grant applications: an $11,315 grant for ADA access and parking improvements at 130 S Pennsylvania Ave, and a $35,875.50 grant for parking lot and façade improvements at 720 S Lakeshore Way. No vote was recorded on the variance request for Mount Carmel Holiness Church; staff recommended approval but the board did not act.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved CRA Resolution 01-25 amendments (unanimous)
• Approved $11,315 grant for ADA improvements at 130 S Pennsylvania Ave (unanimous)
• Approved $35,875.50 grant for parking lot and façade improvements at 720 S Lakeshore Way (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission unanimously approved the amended agenda, removing the Fire Protection and Prevention Amendments Ordinance. The full consent agenda was also approved unanimously. Resolution 08-25 was adopted to release a $7,052,680.02 performance bond and accept a $463,687.11 maintenance bond for Silverlake Phase I. Resolution 09-25 was conditionally approved to vacate rights‑of‑way and easements for the Lowery Hills development.

• Approved amended agenda removing Fire Protection and Prevention Amendments Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 08-25: release performance bond and accept $463,687.11 maintenance bond for Silverlake Phase I (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Resolution 09-25: vacation rights of way and easements for Lowery Hills (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

The magistrate approved supplemental orders imposing fines on several properties, the largest being $68,250 for 1792 BT LLC. Additional fines of $7,700, $5,200 and daily accrual penalties were approved, and a $1,000 fine reduction was granted for the BTR Motel. A request to reduce a fine for Servbank SB Inc. was denied, and fines and administrative costs were set for four cases at 555 Midway Ave. Prior meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved supplemental order imposing $68,250 fine and $48.49 admin costs for 1792 BT LLC (Case #2021-00032)
• Approved supplemental order imposing $7,700 fine and $48.24 admin costs for Sally Laurell (Case #2024-00014) and approved motion to amend affidavit posting date
• Approved supplemental order imposing $5,200 fine and $48.49 admin costs for Servbank SB, Inc. (Case #2024-00052)
• Approved compliance order allowing 30 days to correct violations, after which $50 per day fines accrue, with $88.94 admin costs for Jose Lopez & Katrina Carrion (Case #2024-00058)
• Reduced fines to $1,000 and set admin costs $119.60 for BTR Motel (Case #2023-00003)
• Denied fine reduction request for Servbank SB, Inc. due to applicant’s absence (Case #2024-00052)
• Approved fines and admin costs for four cases at 555 Midway Ave with totals ranging $118.69 to $965.90 (Cases #2019-00009, #2021-00003-R, #2023-00012-R, #2024-00036-R)
• Approved minutes from the November 21, 2024 and January 16, 2025 Special Magistrate meetings