Oakland public meetings in 2025

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will vote on Resolution No. 2025-14, which proposes not to exempt property from ad valorem tax under the Live Local Act. The meeting also includes a consent agenda approving an election contract with the Orange County Supervisor of Elections, an amendment to the interlocal fire‑prevention agreement, and a security‑camera RFP. An Orange County transportation funding update will be presented before public comments and other reports.

• Resolution 2025-14 – Live Local Act Property Tax Exemption (decision)
• Approval of 2025/2026 Election Contract with the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office
• Approval of First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Orange County for Fire Prevention and Rescue Services
• RFP 2025-01A – Security Camera Replacement with Cloud‑Based Storage and Maintenance
• Presentation: Orange County Transportation Funding Update

The Town Commission approved the Consent Agenda items A through E, with Item F (Landscaping Proposal) pulled for later consideration. They adopted Resolution 2025-14, opting the town out of the Live Local Act property tax exemption. The commission also approved the security camera replacement contract (RFP 2025-0lA). All votes were 5 in favor, 0 against.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items A-E (minutes, election contract, interlocal agreement, teacher assignments, asset disposal) (5-0)
• Pulled Landscaping Proposal (Item F) to be reconsidered later
• Approved Resolution 2025-14 to opt out of Live Local Act property tax exemption (5-0)
• Approved RFP 2025-0lA Security Camera Replacement with Cloud-Based Storage and Maintenance (5-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission will consider a budget amendment for the current fiscal year and second readings for two planned development ordinances. The agenda also includes approval of road improvements and a proclamation for Veterans Day.

• Approval of Roadway Improvements at Oakland Ave. & Daniels St.
• Resolution 2025-13: Town of Oakland Budget Amendment for FY 24/25
• Ordinance 2025-05: Briley Farm Phase 2 Planned Development Amendment
• Ordinance 2025-06: 4th Street Village Planned Development Amendment
• Proclamation – Veterans Day – November 11, 2025

The commission approved the consent agenda, which included the prior meeting minutes, serving alcohol at Heritage Day 2026, roadway improvements at Oakland Ave. & Daniels St., a State Revolving Fund loan amendment, and a septic‑to‑sewer conversion on Briley Avenue. It then adopted Resolution 2025‑13, amending the FY 2024/2025 budget to $9,896,850, a $69,582 increase. Finally, the body passed the second reading of Ordinance 2025‑05, authorizing the Briley Farm Phase 2 development amendment.

• Approved Consent Agenda items: prior meeting minutes, Heritage Day 2026 alcohol service, Oakland Ave. & Daniels St. roadway improvements, SRF loan amendment DW4803R0, Briley Ave. septic‑to‑sewer conversion (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑13, FY 2024/2025 budget amendment to $9,896,850 (4‑0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2025‑05 for Briley Farm Phase 2 amendment (4‑0)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission meeting will consider a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024/2025, approve a mutual aid agreement with Lake County, and review several development and charter amendment ordinances. Items on the consent agenda include the budget amendment, the mutual aid agreement, and other routine approvals. Ordinances for Briley Farm Phase 2, 4th Street Village, and charter amendments will receive first or second readings.

• Resolution 2025-12 – Adopt amended budget for FY 2024/2025
• Ordinance 2025-05 – First reading of Briley Farm Phase 2 development amendment
• Ordinance 2026-06 – First reading of 4th Street Village development amendment
• Ordinance 2025-07 – Second reading of charter amendment ordinance for 2026 ballot
• Approval of Mutual Aid Agreement with Lake County (consent agenda)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider amendments to development agreements and preliminary subdivision plans for two projects. The board will also conduct elections for Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Briley Farm Phase 2: First Amendment to Development Agreement and Preliminary Subdivision Plan
• 4th Street Village: First Amendment to Development Agreement, Buildings Designs and Preliminary Subdivision Plan
• Elections of Chair & Vice-Chair

The Planning & Zoning Board elected Zac Brown as Chair and Michael Elliott as Vice Chair, each by a 3‑0 vote. The Board also approved the November 19, 2024 meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. Finally, the Board approved the Briley Farm Phase 2 First Amendment to the Development Agreement and Preliminary Subdivision Plan, also by a 3‑0 vote.

• Elected Zac Brown as Chair (3 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Elected Michael Elliott as Vice Chair (3 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes (3 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved Briley Farm Phase 2 First Amendment to Development Agreement and Preliminary Subdivision Plan (3 Ayes, 0 Nays)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will vote on several consent agenda items, including a water and wastewater rate increase for fiscal year 2025‑2026, a sidewalk easement at 15717 State Road 438, and a student welfare policy for Oakland Avenue Charter School. Commissioners will also consider a resolution amending the police officers' defined contribution retirement plan and the first reading of an ordinance to place charter amendments on the 2026 general election ballot. Presentations include proclamations for Stormwater Drain Month, Blind Americans Equality Day, and Florida City Government Week, as well as an audit of Oakland Avenue Charter School.

• Approval of Water & Wastewater Rate Increase for FY 2025‑2026
• Approval of Sidewalk Easement at 15717 State Road 438
• Approval of Oakland Avenue Charter School (OACS) Student Welfare Policy
• First Reading of Ordinance to Amend Town Charter for 2026 General Election Ballot
• Resolution amending the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan for Police Officers

The Town Commission approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, a waste disposal request, a student welfare policy for the Oakland Avenue Charter School, authorization to serve alcoholic beverages, a sidewalk easement at 15717 State Road 438, and a water and wastewater rate increase for FY 2025‑2026. The commission also adopted Resolution 2025‑11 to amend the police officers' defined contribution retirement plan. Finally, the first reading of Ordinance 2025‑07, proposing charter amendments to be placed on the March 2026 general‑election ballot, was approved.

• Approved meeting minutes (9‑23‑2025) (5‑0)
• Approved Waste Pro Request for Disposal Adjustment (5‑0)
• Approved Oakland Avenue Charter School Student Welfare Policy (5‑0)
• Approved authorization to serve alcoholic beverages at the State of the Town (5‑0)
• Approved sidewalk easement at 15717 State Road 438 (5‑0)
• Approved water rate increase $0.76 and wastewater rate increase $1.00 (plus $0.52 per 1,000 gallons over 1,000) for FY 2025‑2026 (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑11 amending the police officers' defined contribution retirement plan (5‑0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025‑07 to place charter amendments on the 2026 ballot (5‑0)

Appearance Review Board

The Appearance Review Board will meet to conduct design reviews for two planned development amendments. The board will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Briley Farm Phase 2 Planned Development Amendment design review
• 4th Street Village Planned Development Amendment design review
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

The Appearance Review Board voted 4‑0 to approve the Briley Farm Phase 2 Planned Development Amendment design review. The board also voted 4‑0 to approve the 4th Street Village Planned Development Amendment, adding a condition for additional architectural detailing on the rear of the SR 50‑facing buildings.

• Approved Briley Farm Phase 2 Planned Development Amendment design review (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved 4th Street Village Planned Development Amendment with condition for added architectural detailing on rear of SR 50‑facing buildings (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)

Charter Review Committee

The Oakland Charter Review Committee will vote on the final report of recommended charter amendments and discuss Article IV borrowing limits. Members will also consider and vote on specific charter topics such as term limits, voting districts, and run‑off elections before presenting next steps to the Town Commission.

• Approval of the final report of recommended charter amendments (Agenda item 6)
• Vote to not adopt term limits for the Town of Oakland
• Vote to not adopt voting districts for the Town of Oakland
• Discussion of eliminating run‑off elections from the charter
• Approval of several clean‑up charter amendments (forfeiture, vacancy filling, acting manager, quorum, amendment procedure)

The committee approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted the existing language of Article IV, Section 4.11 on borrowing and debt limitations. It also approved the Final Report of Recommended Charter Amendments to be submitted to the Town Commission for a March ballot.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (3 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Accepted Article IV Section 4.11 borrowing and debt limitations language (3 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved Final Report of Recommended Charter Amendments for submission to Town Commission (3 Ayes, 0 Nays)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold a final budget public hearing on September 23, 2025 at the Oakland Meeting Hall. Commissioners will consider Resolution 2025‑09 to adopt a final millage rate of 6.70 mills for FY 2025‑2026. They will also consider Resolution 2025‑10 to adopt the final FY 2025‑2026 budget totaling $29,990,321. The budget reflects updated insurance codes that produced a 38 % savings with Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust and raised potential reserves for the General Fund to $302,591 and for the Oakland Avenue Charter School to $80,456.04.

• Adopt Resolution 2025‑09 setting the millage rate at 6.70 mills
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑10 approving a FY 2025‑2026 budget of $29,990,321
• Insurance renewal with Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust yields 38 % savings and a two‑year rate lock
• Potential General Fund reserves increase to $302,591
• Oakland Avenue Charter School reserves increase to $80,456.04

The commission voted 5‑0 to adopt Resolution 2025‑09, setting the town millage rate at 6.70 mills for FY 2025‑2026. It then voted 5‑0 to adopt Resolution 2025‑10, approving the final budget for fiscal year 2025/26. No public comments were received during the hearing.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑09 adopting a 6.70‑mill millage rate (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑10 adopting the FY 2025/26 final budget (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Town Commission

The commission voted unanimously to approve four items on the consent agenda: the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes, a revised personal leave (PTO) policy, a mobile modular purchase for Oakland Avenue Charter School, and an extension of Willdan Engineering’s building services agreement. The motion passed with five Ayes and no Nays.

• Approved September 8, 2025 Town Commission tentative budget and regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved revised personal leave (PTO) policy (5-0)
• Approved Oakland Avenue Charter School mobile modular purchase (5-0)
• Approved Willdan Engineering building services agreement extension (5-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission voted 5‑0 to accept the Unpaved Street Improvements proposal, reaffirm the prioritization list, and authorize funding from Transportation Impact Fees beginning FY 2025/2026. The same vote also approved the Consent Agenda. No other substantive motions were recorded.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Unpaved Street Improvements proposal with prioritization and authorized Transportation Impact Fee funding (5-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss the Tentative FY 2025-26 budget and the proposed 6.70-mill property tax rate. The meeting will also set the date for the final budget hearing.

• Proposed 6.70-mill property tax rate for FY 25-26
• Tentative General Fund budget of $11,020,949
• Use of $500,000 in reserves to balance the budget
• 3% cost-of-living adjustment for employees
• Water impact fee increase of $300,000

The commission voted to adopt the proposed 6.70‑mill millage rate, which exceeds the rollback rate by 9%. They also approved the FY 2025/26 tentative budget for the General Fund, Enterprise Fund, Impact Fee Fund and the Oakland Avenue Charter School. A final budget public hearing was scheduled for September 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved tentative millage rate of 6.70 mills (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved FY 2025/26 tentative budget (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved final budget public hearing date of Sep 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Town Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda unanimously. It adopted Resolution No. 2025-07 establishing the qualifying periods for the March 10, 2026 town election. It also adopted Resolution No. 2025-08 amending the rental model and rates for the Oakland Meeting Hall. All motions passed with 4 Ayes and 0 Nays, with Commissioner Ramos absent.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-07 setting 2026 election qualifying dates (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-08 amending Oakland Meeting Hall rental rates (4-0)

Town Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda unanimously. It then adopted Resolution No. 2025-05, designating an administrative authority to receive and process plat and replat submissions, with a 5‑0 vote. The commission also adopted Resolution No. 2025-06, designating the Town Manager as the emergency contact and the Police Chief as the alternate, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-05 – administrative authority for plats (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-06 – emergency contact designation (5-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission approved the consent agenda, which includes allowing alcoholic beverages at Music Under the Oaks in VanderLey Park. It then adopted Ordinance 2025-04, amending the town's impact fee schedule for administrative facilities, police, parks and recreation, water, and wastewater. The commission discussed special assessment procedures for road paving but took no formal action. Public Works reported a $1.5 million grant for a septic and sewer project.

• Approved consent agenda, including alcohol permit for Music Under the Oaks (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-04 amending impact fee schedule (4‑0)

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee voted to adopt six proposed charter clean‑up amendments, each passing unanimously with four ayes and no nays. The committee also voted not to adopt term limits and not to adopt voting districts, each decision passing 3‑1. All votes were recorded with Vice Chair Marullo absent.

• Approved clean‑up amendment Section 2.5(b) – Forfeiture by disqualification (4‑0)
• Approved clean‑up amendment Section 2.5(d) – Filling vacancies in candidacy (4‑0)
• Approved clean‑up amendment Section 2.5(c) – Filling vacancies on the Commission (4‑0)
• Approved clean‑up amendment Section 3.4 – Acting Town Manager designation (4‑0)
• Approved clean‑up amendment Section 4.1(c) – Quorum and voting rules (4‑0)
• Approved clean‑up amendment Section 6.1 – Procedure to amend the Charter (4‑0)
• Rejected adoption of term limits for the Town of Oakland (3‑1)
• Rejected adoption of voting districts for the Town of Oakland (3‑1)

Town Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda unanimously. A first reading of Ordinance 2025-04 (impact fee schedule) was accepted unanimously. Ordinance 2025-03 prohibiting public camping and sleeping was adopted unanimously. Commissioner Keller was nominated as the town's voting delegate to the Florida League of Cities, also unanimously.

• Consent agenda approved (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-04 (impact fee schedule) accepted (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Ordinance 2025-03 prohibiting public camping and sleeping adopted (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Commissioner Keller nominated as Florida League of Cities voting delegate (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)

Town Commission

The Town Commission considered adopting new impact fee schedules for police, parks & recreation, administrative facilities, water, and wastewater, based on the Raftelis 2025 Impact Fee Study. Detailed fee calculations and comparisons with neighboring municipalities were presented. No vote, adoption, or other formal action was recorded in the minutes.

Town Commission

The Commission approved the consent agenda with a 4‑aye, 0‑nay vote. It also approved the Oakland Avenue Charter School 2025‑2026 tentative budget by the same 4‑aye, 0‑nay vote. The ordinance prohibiting public camping and sleeping (Ordinance 2025‑03) was presented for its first reading, but no vote tally was recorded. No public comments were received during the public forum.

• Consent agenda approved (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Oakland Avenue Charter School 2025‑2026 tentative budget approved (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Ordinance 2025‑03 presented for first reading (no vote recorded)

Town Commission

The work session presented the tentative FY 2025‑2026 general fund budget of $10,224,624, the utility fund budget of $7,502,550, and the proposed millage rate of 6.70. Commissioners discussed the budget details, asked questions, and noted upcoming public hearing dates, but no motions or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned without any formal approvals, denials, or tabling of items.

Town Commission

The commission heard a presentation of the completed utility and municipal impact fee study prepared by Raftelis Financial Consultants. Members discussed the proposed fee changes for police, parks and recreation, administrative facilities, water and wastewater, and the timing for future ordinance readings. No votes or formal actions were recorded, and the commission did not adopt any fee changes at this meeting.

Town Commission

The commission voted to approve the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. Commissioner Ramos made the motion and Vice Mayor Satterfield seconded it. The motion passed unanimously with five Ayes and no Nays.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission approved the consent agenda items unanimously. They appointed Ed Kulakowski as a regular member of the Planning and Zoning Board with a 5‑0 vote. The commission also accepted the Improvements to Unpaved Streets report and the recommendations from the UCF Tree Canopy capstone project, each passing 5‑0.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Appointed Ed Kulakowski as regular Planning and Zoning Board member (5-0)
• Accepted Improvements to Unpaved Streets report (5-0)
• Accepted UCF Tree Canopy project recommendations (5-0)

Town Commission

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the prior meeting minutes and the Orlando/Orange UASI Grant MOA. They also approved the appointment of Kathy Heard as the Town Clerk. Both motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes & Orlando/Orange UASI Grant MOA) (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Kathy Heard as Town Clerk (5-0)

Charter Review Committee

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. All five members present voted aye and none voted nay. The meeting also included presentations and discussions on election districting, runoff elections, charter fiscal provisions, and future review plans, but no further actions were voted on.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Town Commission

The commission adopted the consent agenda, approving the meeting minutes and a temporary easement on North Jefferson Street. Commissioners voted 5‑0 to accept the Water System Capacity Evaluation Report presented by Kimley‑Horn. They also voted 5‑0 to approve the Software License and Service Agreement with the South Central Planning and Development Commission.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes and temporary easement) – 5 Ayes, 0 Nays
• Accepted Water System Capacity Evaluation Report – 5 Ayes, 0 Nays
• Approved Software License and Service Agreement with SCPDC – 5 Ayes, 0 Nays

Charter Review Committee

The committee presented detailed voter eligibility and turnout figures for the 2024 and 2022 municipal elections across multiple districts, including Oakland, Winter Park, Winter Garden, Maitland, Ocoee, and others. The data list totals of eligible voters, votes cast, and percentage turnout by party and demographic categories. No motions, approvals, or other decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Charter Review Committee

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Kurt Gies, seconded by Andrea Huneycutt, and all five members present voted aye. The meeting also included discussions on charter residency definitions, vacancy filling timelines, election procedures, term limits, and districting, but no formal votes or approvals were recorded on those topics.

• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Commission

The Town Commission approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting minutes, an outsourced care provider agreement, and an MOA with Immigration & Customs Enforcement, with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. The commission also unanimously appointed Lou Lambros as the town's representative to the Oakland Nature Preserve Board of Directors, also by a 4‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes, outsourced care provider agreement, MOA‑ICE) (4‑0)
• Approved appointment of Lou Lambros to the ONP Board of Directors (4‑0)