Oakland public meetings in 2023

Town Commission

The Town Commission met to discuss various policy matters, including a new Vision Zero policy and roundabout designs. The Commission also determined that no current town-owned properties are appropriate for affordable housing under the Live Local Act.

• Adoption of Resolution 2023-13 (Vision Zero Policy)
• Adoption of Resolution 2023-11 (4-way stop at Oakland Avenue and Winter’s Landing Drive)
• Adoption of Resolution 2023-12 (Affordable housing property inventory)
• Adoption of Resolution 2023-10 (Budget Amendment)
• Discussion of KAT Construction Contract changes

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 14, 2023, to consider several resolutions, including a budget amendment, a 4-way stop at Oakland Avenue and Winter's Landing Drive, and the use of town property for affordable housing. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, an RFQ for engineering services, an interlocal agreement with Montverde, an objection to the Turnpike FPC site, and an alcohol sales exception for Oakland Heritage Day. The commission will also discuss sand removal at Lake Apopka/John's Lake Outfall.

• Resolution 2023-10 – Budget Amendment
• Resolution 2023-11 – 4 Way Stop at Oakland Avenue and Winter's Landing Drive
• Resolution 2023-12 – Town Property for Affordable Housing
• Approval of Montverde Interlocal Agreement
• Objection to Turnpike FPC Site

Town Commission

The Town Commission approved resolutions to install new traffic control devices at the intersections of Oakland Avenue and Hull Island Drive, as well as Oakland Avenue and Pollard Street. These changes aim to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and golf cart users. Implementation is expected to begin around January 1st.

• Resolution 2023-05: Conversion of Oakland Avenue and Hull Island Drive to a 3-way stop
• Resolution 2023-08: Installation of east/west stop signs on Oakland Avenue at Pollard Street
• Proclamation: Week of the Family (November 4-11, 2023)
• Proclamation: Veterans Day (November 11, 2023)
• Consent Agenda: Acceptance of OACS Audit and Florida DEP Legislative Grant Agreement

Town Commission

The Town Commission is holding the final public hearing to adopt the millage rate and the FY 2023/2024 budget. The proposed millage rate is 6.30 mills, unchanged from the current year, and the total budget is $25,931,440. The budget includes a 4% COLA for staff, a 4% increase in health insurance premiums, and funding for a new utility service worker and the Lake Apopka alternative water source project design.

• Resolution 2023-06 sets millage rate at 6.30 mills, exceeding rolled-back rate by 9.12%
• Resolution 2023-07 adopts FY 2023/2024 budget of $25,931,440
• General Fund budget includes $242,241 contingency
• Budget funds 4% COLA and 4% health insurance premium increase for staff
• Reallocates Administrative Assistant to Facility Rentals Coordinator at Arts and Heritage Center, saving $60,000

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 26, 2023, with several policy items. The commission will introduce a resolution for a 4-way stop at Oakland Avenue and Pollard Street, consider a design standards variance for 15690 E. Oakland Ave, and issue proclamations for Blind Americans Equality Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, an internet policy, and a pedestrian safety program.

• Resolution 2023-08 – 4-way stop at Oakland Avenue and Pollard Street (introduction only)
• Design standards variance for 15690 E. Oakland Ave
• Proclamation: Blind Americans Equality Day (Oct 15, 2023)
• Proclamation: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October)
• Consent agenda: OACS Internet Policy, Best Foot Forward Pedestrian Safety Program FY24

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a proposed single-family home at 15690 E Oakland Avenue. The applicant seeks exceptions to the town's building size, front setback, and accessory structure limits. The board will also consider approval of the August 15, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Variance request for 10,891 sq ft home (max main body width 32 ft; proposed 71'4")
• Variance to allow three accessory structures (limit is one per property)
• Variance to allow front setback of ~113-115 ft (required 20-25 ft)
• Approval of August 15, 2023 meeting minutes

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission is meeting to issue a proclamation for Constitution Week and handle routine business including approval of prior meeting minutes, teacher assignments, and the manager's report. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2023 as Constitution Week
• Approval of minutes from August 22, 2023 regular meeting
• OACS Out of Field Teacher Assignments
• Manager's Report

The Town Commission approved the consent agenda, including the August 22, 2023, meeting minutes. The Town Manager reported a 2024 legislative request for $650,000 to fund a septic-to-sewer project. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved 8-22-2023 Town Commission Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold a tentative budget hearing to approve the millage rate of 6.30 mills, the tentative FY 2024 budget totaling $25,391,440, and set the final public hearing date for September 26, 2023. The budget includes a 4% COLA for staff, a 4% increase in health insurance premiums, two temporary succession planning positions, and funding for a new utility service worker and the Lake Apopka alternative water source project design. The public can comment in person or in writing by September 8, 2023.

• Approve tentative millage rate of 6.30 mills for FY 23-24
• Approve tentative FY 2024 budget of $25,391,440
• Set final budget public hearing for Sept. 26, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
• General Fund includes $220,933 contingency and 4% COLA for staff
• Enterprise Fund funds new utility worker and Lake Apopka water project design

The Town Commission approved the FY 2024 tentative budget totaling $25,931,440 and set the millage rate at 6.30. The budget includes a 4% COLA for staff and funding for various infrastructure and personnel updates. A final public hearing was scheduled for September 26, 2023.

• Approved millage rate of 6.30 (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024 Tentative Budget of $25,931,440 (5-0)
• Approved final public hearing date for September 26, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. (5-0)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission is holding a regular meeting with proclamations, public forum, consent agenda items, and policy matters. Key items include appointments to the Planning and Zoning Board, an auditor presentation, and several consent agenda items such as a tree services contract and a State Revolving Fund Loan. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Proclamations for West Orange Healthy Selfie Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, and National Preparedness Month
• Consent agenda includes minutes, OACS Special Magistrate Assurances, MetroPlan Orlando TAC appointment, State Revolving Fund Loan, Tree Services Contract, and Manager's Report
• Appointments to Planning and Zoning Board
• Auditor presentation

The Town Commission accepted the financial audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and approved the consent agenda. The board also filled two positions on the Planning and Zoning Board.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Appointed Nancy Ross to a regular position on the Planning and Zoning Board (4-0)
• Appointed Matt Sutton to an alternate position on the Planning and Zoning Board (4-0)
• Accepted the financial audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider Ordinance 2023-09, which approves a development agreement for an amended preliminary subdivision plan for the Daniels Cove replat of eight existing lots on 2.31 acres. The amendment reorients the lots to front on Daniels Street and a future Briley Farms road, removing the alley and adding utility connections. The board will also approve minutes from the May 16, 2023 meeting.

• Ordinance 2023-09: development agreement for Daniels Cove replat of 8 lots on N. Daniels Street
• Replat reorients lots 90 degrees, 4 front on Daniels St., 4 on future Briley Farms road
• Requested deviations: reduced lot depth/area, 10% increase in building frontage, height up to 38.5 ft, front porch setback 15 ft, side corner porch setback 7.5 ft
• Tree removals increase from 4 to 12, including 2 specimen trees (25" and 31" DBH)
• Applicant to connect to town water and sewer at own cost

The board approved the minutes from the May 16, 2023, meeting. No other substantive decisions were made as the only new business item was removed from the agenda by the applicant.

• Approved May 16, 2023, Regular Meeting minutes (4-0)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 8, 2023, to consider a resolution approving the final plat for Oakland Park Unit 7 South, along with several consent agenda items including school safety protocols, a revised PTO policy, a quit claim deed, and utility easements. The meeting is open to the public, with options for in-person or written comments.

• Resolution 2023-04 – Approval of Final Plat for Oakland Park Unit 7 South
• OACS Continued Adoption of Standard Response Active Assailant Protocols
• Revised PTO Policy for OACS Staff
• Quit Claim Deed for 532 W. Sadler Ave
• Acceptance of Utility Easements

The Town Commission received an annual report on the Oakland Nature Preserve's visitor numbers, programs, and restoration projects. No formal votes were taken, though commissioners discussed adding preserve needs and additional pickleball courts to the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Received annual update on Oakland Nature Preserve activities
• Proposed adding Oakland Nature Preserve needs to the Capital Improvement Plan
• Committed to placing additional pickleball courts on the Capital Improvement Plan

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will consider approving the proposed millage and budget, schedule budget meetings for September, and authorize contract extensions for emergency debris removal services. The agenda also includes a capital improvement plan discussion and a proclamation.

• Approval of Town Proposed Millage and Budget
• Approval of September 11th and 26th as Budget Meetings
• Contract extensions for Emergency Debris Removal Services with Grubbs Emergency Services, LLC and National Storm Recovery, Inc.
• Capital Improvement Plan discussion
• FLC Proclamation presentation

The Commission approved a 5-year Capital Improvements Plan totaling $16,885,650 and a tentative FY 2024 budget with a millage rate of 6.30. Public budget hearings were scheduled for September 11 and September 26, 2023. The OACS Mental Health Plan and emergency debris removal contract extensions were also approved.

• Adopted 5-Year Capital Improvements Plan (5-0)
• Approved tentative FY 2024 budget and millage rate of 6.30 (5-0)
• Approved budget public hearing dates for Sept 11 and Sept 26, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved OACS Mental Health Plan (5-0)
• Approved contract extensions for Emergency Debris Removal Services (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 7-11-2023 meeting (5-0)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 11, 2023, with a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, releasing a lien on a property, and accepting infrastructure for two developments. The meeting will also include public forum, town manager report, and commission reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Release of lien and satisfaction of final judgment of foreclosure for 532 W. Sadler Ave
• Acceptance of infrastructure for Kiddie Academy
• Acceptance of infrastructure for Lakeside Church
• Approval of minutes from June 27, 2023 regular meeting

The Town Commission approved a consent agenda that included the release of a lien for 532 W. Sadler Ave and the acceptance of infrastructure for Kiddie Academy and Lakeside Church. Town Manager Stewart reported that the Lake Apopka Stormwater Outfall Project is complete.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved release of lien and satisfaction of final judgment of foreclosure for 532 W. Sadler Ave (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of infrastructure for Kiddie Academy (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of infrastructure for Lakeside Church (5-0)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving consent agenda items like meeting minutes, a MetroPlan Orlando funding agreement, and an interlocal agreement with Orange County for community development programs. The commission will also receive a tentative budget presentation from OACS and discuss the events calendar. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• MetroPlan Orlando Annual Funding Agreement
• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Orange County – Community Development Programs
• OACS Tentative Budget Presentation
• Events Calendar

The Town Commission approved the consent agenda, including the MetroPlan Orlando Annual Funding Agreement and an interlocal agreement with Orange County. The Commission also reviewed the 2023 calendar of events and discussed upcoming community programming.

• Approved Consent Agenda including 6-13-2023 minutes, MetroPlan Orlando Annual Funding Agreement, and Orange County Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (5-0)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold the second public hearing on Ordinance 2023-07, which would allow aggregated platted or vested lots of record to be split back to their original configuration. The commission will also consider consent agenda items, including minutes and a portable generator purchase, and discuss other policy matters such as an OACS update, a voting delegate appointment, and water tower lighting.

• Second public hearing on Ordinance 2023-07, minor lot split LDC amendment
• Consent agenda includes purchase of portable generator
• Proclamations for Pollinator Week and Juneteenth
• Appointment of voting delegate for FLC 97th Annual Conference
• Discussion on water tower lighting

The Town Commission approved an amendment to the Land Development Code to allow certain aggregated platted or vested lots to be split back to their original condition. The commission also approved a consent agenda and designated Mayor Stark as a voting delegate for the Florida League of Cities.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-07 Minor Lot Split LDC Amendment (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including purchase of portable generator (5-0)
• Designated Mayor Stark as voting delegate for Florida League of Cities Annual Conference

Town Commission

The Oakland Avenue Charter School Governing Board is meeting to consider a charter amendment and to recognize the school's PTO for its contributions, including fundraising of more than $300,000 since 2012. The meeting is open to the public, with a public forum for comments on non-agenda items.

• Charter Amendment (new business)
• PTO Recognition (presentation)
• Public forum for non-agenda items
• PTO fundraising exceeding $300,000 since 2012

The Town Commission approved a charter amendment to replace the School Advisory Committee (SAC) with a Principal’s Advisory Council. This change aims to create a more informal sounding board for the principal and remove certain statutory stipulations and sunshine law provisions associated with the SAC.

• Approved replacement of the School Advisory Committee with the Principal’s Advisory Council (3-0)
• Postponed PTO Recognition Proclamation and Tree Planting to a future date

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold public hearings on two ordinances: a first hearing on a minor lot split amendment and a second hearing to approve the fourth amendment to the Oakland Park Planned Unit Development agreement. The commission will also select a new town manager from five finalists and discuss water tower lighting. Consent items include approving minutes, noting lack of bids for septic-to-sewer work, and paving S. Brock Street and E. Sadler Avenue.

• Ordinance 2023-07 (first hearing): allow aggregated platted or vested lots to be split back to original lots
• Ordinance 2023-06 (second hearing): approve fourth amendment to Oakland Park PUD development agreement
• Selection of new town manager from five finalists
• Lack of bids for septic-to-sewer procurement
• Paving of S. Brock Street and E. Sadler Avenue

The Town Commission authorized the employment agreement for a new Town Manager and approved two ordinances regarding land development. One ordinance allows for minor lot splits, and the other ratifies amendments to the Oakland Park Planned Unit Development. The commission also approved a consent agenda including road paving and meeting minutes.

• Authorized Mayor Stark to execute employment agreement with Andy Stewart as Town Manager (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-07 to allow Town Manager to approve minor lot splits (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-06 ratifying and amending the Oakland Park Planned Unit Development agreement (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including paving of S. Brock Street and E. Sadler Avenue (4-0)
• Postponed Water Tower Lighting discussion to June 13 meeting

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission is holding a special meeting to review interview procedures, conduct interviews for the town manager position, and possibly select a preferred candidate and authorize negotiation of an agreement. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items.

• Review of interview procedures for town manager candidates
• Interviews of town manager candidates
• Possible selection of preferred town manager candidate and backup(s)
• Possible authorization to negotiate an agreement with the preferred candidate

The Town Commission held interviews with three candidates for the Town Manager position. The Commission voted to appoint Andy Stewart to the role.

• Approved appointment of Andy Stewart as Town Manager, with Colin Baenziger authorized to negotiate on behalf of the town (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider Ordinance 2023-07, which would allow the Town Manager to approve minor lot splits, including restoring aggregated platted lots to their original configuration. This is the only new business item; the rest of the agenda is routine (approval of minutes, public forum). The board will make a recommendation to the Town Commission.

• Ordinance 2023-07: amendment to LDC Article 2, Section 2.5 to allow minor lot splits, including splitting aggregated platted lots back to original lots, with Town Manager approval
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2023-07; comments due by 5 p.m. May 15, 2023
• Approval of minutes from March 21, 2023 regular meeting
• Public forum for non-agenda items (3-minute limit per speaker)

The Planning and Zoning Board approved Ordinance 2023-07, which allows the Town Manager to approve splitting aggregated platted or vested lots back to their original configuration. This amendment to the Land Development Code is intended to provide development opportunities for a diverse range of housing.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-07 Minor Lot Split LDC Amendment (4-0)
• Approved minutes from the March 21, 2023, Regular Meeting (4-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission terminated Jack Butler as Interim Town Manager without cause and appointed Elise Hui to the role. The commission also approved a development agreement amendment for the Oakland Park PUD and passed a consent agenda including traffic enforcement agreements.

• Terminated Jack Butler without cause, effective immediately (5-0)
• Appointed Elise Hui as Interim Town Manager (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-06 regarding Oakland Park PUD development agreement amendments (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 4-25-2023 minutes and traffic enforcement agreements for Johns Cove and Johns Landing (5-0)

Town Commission

This is a special meeting of the Oakland Town Commission. The only substantive item is the selection of town manager candidates. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Selection of town manager candidates

The Town Commission selected five candidates to move forward in the Town Manager recruitment process. The commission also established a schedule for candidate visits and decided to conduct group interviews.

• Selected Parrish Barwick, Michael Foote, Stacy Kifolo, Mark Rooney, and Andy Stewart for interviews
• Scheduled candidate visits for May 18-19
• Decided to conduct group interviews rather than one-on-one interviews

Town Commission

The Town Commission approved a resolution to apply for a State Revolving Fund loan for an alternative water supply facility. The commission also authorized the use of transportation impact fees to pave sections of East Sadler Avenue and South Brock Street.

• Approved Resolution 2023-03 to apply for a State Revolving Fund loan of $319,000 for the Alternative Water Supply Facility (5-0)
• Authorized up to $150,000 from Transportation Impact Fees to pave portions of East Sadler Avenue and South Brock Street (5-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to allocate up to $15,000 from the fund as a construction contingency for road paving (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes from 4-11-2023 (5-0)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold second readings of three ordinances to annex 1016 Hull Island Drive into the town, designate it as Low Density Residential in the comprehensive plan, and rezone it to R-1A Single Family Residential. The commission will also consider a consent agenda including a contract renewal and a branding proposal rejection, and discuss the Personnel Policy Manual, Johns Lake Outfall Canal, and a case settlement.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-01 to annex 1016 Hull Island Drive (1.29 acres) into the town
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-02 to amend the comprehensive plan to Low Density Residential for 1016 Hull Island Drive
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-03 to rezone 1016 Hull Island Drive to R-1A Single Family Residential
• Consent agenda includes OACS Discover Contract Renewal and rejection of a branding proposal
• Discussion on Personnel Policy Manual, Johns Lake Outfall Canal update, and a case settlement

The Commission approved the voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and rezoning of a 1.29-acre residential property to R-1A Single Family Residential. Two legal settlements were approved, and the consent agenda was passed. The Commission also discussed updates to the personnel policy manual and the Johns Lake Outfall Canal project.

• Approved annexation of 1016 Hull Island Drive (5-0)
• Approved Comp Plan Amendment for 1016 Hull Island Drive to Low Density Residential (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1016 Hull Island Drive to R-1A Single Family Residential (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 settlement regarding prior Bin Laden property fees (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 insurance-funded settlement for former Officer Lima (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including OACS Discover contract renewal and alcohol service for Bubbly on the Boardwalk (5-0)

School Advisory Committee (Now Principal's Advisory Committee)

The Oakland Avenue Charter School Advisory Committee (SAC) will meet to discuss several items, including a lottery update, proposed bylaw revisions, a parent survey, an after-care program update, VPK expansion, and the school's 20th anniversary. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the February 14, 2023 meeting. This is a regular business meeting with no final votes scheduled on the agenda items beyond the minutes approval.

• Lottery update for 2023-2024 school year
• SAC Bylaw revisions discussion
• Parent survey discussion – questions, suggestions, changes
• After Care Program annual update
• VPK expansion discussion

The committee discussed aligning the school's governance with state and OCPS requirements. Members reached a consensus to request a charter revision to replace the School Advisory Committee (SAC) with a Principal's Advisory Board. The group also reviewed plans to expand VPK enrollment and wraparound care.

• Approved February 14, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Reached consensus to seek charter revision to create a Principal's Advisory Board
• Agreed to remove COVID-19 response question from parent survey
• Scheduled next meeting for May 16, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold public hearings on three ordinances to annex 1016 Hull Island Drive, a 1.29-acre property owned by James Whebell and Mary Lee, and to designate it as low-density residential and R-1A single-family residential. The agenda also includes proclamations for Water Conservation Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month, consent items, and updates on the Johns Lake Outfall Canal and water tower lighting.

• Ordinance 2023-01: Annexation of 1016 Hull Island Drive (parcel 19-22-27-3776-00-030)
• Ordinance 2023-02: Future land use map amendment to Low Density Residential for 1016 Hull Island Drive
• Ordinance 2023-03: Rezoning of 1016 Hull Island Drive to R-1A Single Family Residential
• Proclamation: April as Water Conservation Month
• Proclamation: April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and March 31 as Wear Blue Day

The Town Commission approved the voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and rezoning of a 1.29-acre residential parcel. The commission also voted to table a decision regarding the lighting of the town's water tower to gather more data on wildlife impacts.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-01 to annex 1016 Hull Island Drive (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-02 to amend Future Land Use Map to Low Density Residential (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-03 to rezone 1016 Hull Island Drive to R-1A Single Family Residential (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including AAA Traffic Safety Grant (4-0)
• Tabled decision on water tower lighting to gather further data (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three ordinances to annex a 1.29-acre residential parcel at 1016 Hull Island Drive into the Town of Oakland, designate it Low Density Residential in the comprehensive plan, and rezone it to R-1A single-family residential. The board will also approve minutes from the February 21, 2023 meeting. Staff recommends approval of all three ordinances.

• Ordinance 2023-01: Voluntary annexation of 1016 Hull Island Drive (parcel 19-22-27-3776-00-030)
• Ordinance 2023-02: Future Land Use Map designation of Low Density Residential for the 1.29-acre parcel
• Ordinance 2023-03: Rezoning to R-1A Single Family Residential
• Approval of minutes from the February 21, 2023 regular meeting

The Planning & Zoning Board approved the voluntary annexation of a 1.29-acre residential parcel into the Town of Oakland. The board also approved amendments to the comprehensive plan and zoning map to designate the property as Low Density Residential and R-1A Single Family Residential.

• Approved minutes from February 21, 2023 meeting (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-01 to annex 1016 Hull Island Drive (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-02 to amend Future Land Use Map to Low Density Residential (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-03 to rezone property to R-1A Single Family Residential with Neighborhood General design designation (4-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission approved donating a property to West Orange Habitat for Humanity for a single-family home. The Commission also awarded a $103,500 contract for the restoration of the Johns Lake Outfall Canal, with the town's contribution capped at $85,000.

• Approved donation of 532 West Sadler Avenue to West Orange Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing (5-0)
• Approved $103,500 contract to Solitude Lake Management for Johns Lake Outfall Canal restoration, with town contribution not to exceed $85,000 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2-28-2023 minutes and police dispatching agreement (5-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission held a work session to review event staffing, budgets, and sponsorship trends. No formal votes were taken, but the commission reached a consensus to prioritize hiring a person to oversee events and develop a formal event calendar.

• Consensus reached to move forward with prioritizing events via a dedicated overseer
• Consensus reached to develop a formal event calendar
• Discussed potential need for a full-time Public Information Officer (PIO) or contractor

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including a proclamation for Women's History Month, consent agenda items, and reports. The main policy matters are a design review for Remington Plaza at 20 Remington Road and an update on the Johns Lake Outfall Canal. The meeting is open to the public, with in-person and Zoom options.

• Proclamation recognizing March 2023 as Women's History Month
• Design review for Remington Plaza, 20 Remington Road
• Update on Johns Lake Outfall Canal
• Consent agenda includes appointment of interim town manager and OACS school calendar approval

The Town Commission approved the building elevations for a commercial/office project at 20 Remington Road. The commission also reached a consensus to begin the bidding process for the Johns Lake Outfall Canal project to address erosion and silt removal.

• Approved building elevations for Remington Plaza (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including OACS school calendar and safety policies (5-0)
• Approved virtual attendance for Commissioner McMullen (4-0)
• Reached consensus to seek bids for Johns Lake Outfall Canal straightening and silt removal

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a design review for a proposed commercial building at 20 Remington Road, submitted by Atlas + Pearl Investments, LLC. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the December 20, 2022 regular meeting. Public comment is invited in person or in writing before the meeting.

• Design review for Remington Plaza at 20 Remington Road (Lot 2, ~1 acre, C-1 zoning)
• Approval of minutes from 12-20-2022 regular meeting

The Board approved the architectural building elevations for a commercial/office project at 20 Remington Road. The decision followed a review of the design for the Urban Corridor Design District.

• Approved building elevations for Remington Plaza (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 20, 2022, Regular Meeting (5-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission approved a resolution to raise the monthly residential solid waste and recycling charge to $17.45. The board also discussed plans to straighten the Johns Lake Outfall Canal and reported receiving $150,000 for septic-to-sewer connections.

• Approved Resolution 2023-03 increasing residential waste/recycling fee to $17.45 per month (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 1-24-2023 minutes and Duke Energy easement (5-0)
• Approved Executive Search Firm to fill Town Manager Position (5-0)

School Advisory Committee (Now Principal's Advisory Committee)

The Oakland Avenue Charter School Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss membership updates and bylaws, and receive reports from the principal and PTO. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of November 8, 2022 minutes
• Membership update and bylaws discussion
• Principal's update
• PTO report
• Public comment period

The committee approved the minutes from November 8, 2022. Members discussed revising committee bylaws and a proposed new student lottery order, while the Principal provided updates on student progress monitoring and enrollment.

• Approved November 8, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Appearance Review Board

The Oakland Appearance Review Board will hold a regular meeting to review the building and site design for Remington Plaza and discuss the positions of Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also consider approving minutes from its November 1, 2022 regular meeting and the November 15, 2022 joint work session with the Planning and Zoning Board. Public comments may be offered in person or in writing before the meeting.

• Remington Plaza building and site design review
• Discussion of Chair and Vice Chair positions
• Approval of minutes from 11-01-2022 ARB Regular Meeting
• Approval of minutes from 11-15-2022 P&Z/ARB Joint Work Session

The Appearance Review Board recommended approval of the site plan and architectural elevations for a commercial/office building at 20 Remington Road. The approval includes a stipulation that the owner lease to users who do not conduct business after 7:00 p.m. The board also appointed a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Approved minutes from 11-01-2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes from 11-15-2022 joint work session (4-0)
• Denied recommendation for Remington Plaza site plan and elevations without stipulations (0-4)
• Recommended approval of Remington Plaza site plan and elevations with a 7:00 p.m. business operation limit (4-0)
• Nominated Tom Reynolds as ARB Chair (4-0)
• Appointed Lisa Jenkins as ARB Vice Chair

Town Commission

The Town Commission will consider adopting a schedule of fees for development application review, as provided in Ordinance No. 2022-20. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Black History Month, a discussion on the Johns Lake Outfall Canal, and routine consent items such as meeting minutes and a manager's report.

• Resolution 2023-02: Adopting a schedule of fees for development application review
• Proclamation recognizing February 2023 as Black History Month
• Discussion on Johns Lake Outfall Canal
• Consent agenda: minutes from 1-10-2023, acceptance of mixed-use development work session info, Oakland Nature Preserve event alcohol exception, manager's report

The Town Commission approved a revised fee schedule for planning project applications and site construction permitting. The board also reached a consensus to seek cost estimates for short-term repairs to the Johns Lake Outfall Canal.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-02 adopting revised planning project and site construction fee schedule (4-0)
• Consensus to obtain cost estimates from Oakland Park for rerouting the north end of the Johns Lake Outfall Canal and removing sediment

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including a resolution approving the final plat for the BayBays subdivision, a preliminary subdivision plan for The Grove, and an alternate water project. The meeting also includes proclamations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, School Choice Week, and Celebrate Literacy Week, along with consent agenda items and public forum.

• Resolution 2023-01: Approving final plat of BayBays
• The Grove Preliminary Subdivision Plan discussion
• Alternate Water Project discussion
• Proclamations for MLK Day, School Choice Week, Celebrate Literacy Week
• Acceptance of Infrastructure – Oakland Park – Phase 6B-3

The Town Commission approved the final plat for the BayBays subdivision and recommended approval of the preliminary plan for The Grove residential project. The board also directed staff to seek $2 million in state funding for an alternative water project.

• Approved Resolution 2023-01 for the BayBays subdivision final plat (5-0)
• Recommended approval of The Grove Preliminary Subdivision Plan with conditions to preserve specific oak trees on Lot 1 and Lot 6 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including infrastructure acceptance for Oakland Park Phase 6B-3 (5-0)
• Recommended a $2.0 million legislative request for the State of Florida FY 2023-2024 Budget for the Alternative Water Project (5-0)