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 Town Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, a revised personal leave policy, a $100,000 mobile modular purchase for Oakland Avenue Charter School, and a building services agreement extension with Willdan Engineering, Inc. A proclamation recognizing October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month will also be presented.

• Approval of Revised Personal Leave (PTO) Policy
• Approval of Oakland Avenue Charter School (OACS) Mobile Modular Purchase ($100,000)
• Approval of Willdan Engineering, Inc., Building Services Agreement Extension
• Proclamation – National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – October
• Minutes – 9-8-2025 Town Commission Tentative Budget and Regular Meeting

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 Oakland Town Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in Oakland Meeting Hall. The agenda includes procedural items, proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month and Constitution Week, and a discussion on prioritizing and funding improvements for unpaved streets in the town.

• Proclamation of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15, 2025)
• Proclamation of Constitution Week (Sept. 17–23, 2025)
• Discussion on unpaved street improvements prioritization and funding

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 Town Commission will adopt two resolutions: one setting the 2026 candidate qualifying window for the general election, and another updating rental rates and policies for the town-owned Oakland Meeting Hall. The meeting also includes proclamations for National Preparedness Month and Labor Day, plus a Waste Pro Management presentation.

• Resolution 2025-07: 2026 Town General Election qualifying dates
• Resolution 2025-08: Amended Oakland Meeting Hall rental rates and policies
• Proclamation: National Preparedness Month – September 2025
• Proclamation: Labor Day – September 1, 2025
• Waste Pro Management presentation with Q&A

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 Town Commission will consider resolutions to designate an administrative authority for plat and replat submittals and an emergency contact official. The meeting also includes a proclamation for West Orange Healthy Selfie Day and police department awards.

• Resolution 2025-05: Designation of Administrative Authority for plat and replat submittals
• Resolution 2025-06: Designation of Emergency Contact and Alternate Emergency Contact
• Wade Trim, Inc. Planning Services Agreement Extension
• Utility Easement for 16274 Lake Johns Circle
• Oakland Avenue Charter School safety, security, and policy assurance reviews

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 will hold a second reading public hearing for Ordinance 2025-04 to amend impact fees for police, parks and recreation, water, wastewater, and administrative facilities. The body will also consider allowing alcohol sales by licensed vendors at the Music Under the Oaks event.

• Ordinance 2025-04: Second reading public hearing to amend impact fees for police, parks, water, wastewater, and administrative facilities
• Approval of alcohol sales by licensed vendors for Music Under the Oaks at VanderLey Park on October 11, 2025
• Presentation of audit results by Purvis Gray
• Legislative update presentation by Representative Spencer
• Discussion of procedures for implementing special assessments under Chapter 170, FL Statutes

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 will meet to discuss Article V of the town charter, which governs elections. The committee will also review a memorandum from Town Attorney Velo.

• Discussion of Article V. Elections
• Review of memorandum from Town Attorney Velo
• Approval of April 21, 2025, meeting minutes

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 Town Commission will consider an ordinance to amend impact fees for police, parks, water, and other facilities. The body will also hold a second reading for an ordinance prohibiting public camping and sleeping.

• Ordinance 2025-04: First reading to amend impact fee schedules for administrative facilities, police, parks and recreation, water, and wastewater
• Ordinance 2025-03: Second reading to prohibit public camping and public sleeping
• MetroPlan Orlando Funding Agreement FY 2025/2026
• Appointment of a voting delegate for the Florida League of Cities 2025 Annual Conference

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 is holding a second work session to discuss Ordinance No. 2025-04. This ordinance proposes increasing impact fees for police, water, wastewater, and administrative facilities based on a study by Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.

• Proposed increase to single-family residential water facilities fee to $2,790.00
• Proposed increase to single-family residential wastewater facilities fee to $1,298.00
• Proposed increase to single-family residential police protection fee to $824.00
• Proposed increase to single-family residential administrative facilities fee to $1,402.00
• Proposed increase to single-family residential parks and recreation fee to $1,096.00

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 Town Commission will discuss the 2025-2026 tentative budget and a water treatment plan capacity evaluation. The body is also considering a first reading of an ordinance to prohibit public camping and sleeping within the town.

• Ordinance 2025-03: First reading of prohibition against public camping and public sleeping
• 2025-2026 Tentative Budget, Tentative Millage Rate, and Public Hearing Dates
• Water Treatment Plan Capacity Evaluation
• OACS 2025-2026 Internet Policy and Mental Health Allocation Plan
• Reappointments of ARB and PZB Members

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 Town Commission is reviewing a proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The proposal includes a tentative millage rate of 6.70 and outlines spending across the General, Utility, and Impact Fee funds.

• Proposed General Fund budget of $10,224,624
• Proposed Utility Fund budget of $7,502,550
• Proposed Impact Fee Budget of $5,095,392
• $6 million for Alternative Water Irrigation Facility (Lake Apopka), including $4 million in grant funding
• General Fund allocations: $150,000 for planning services and $100,000 for road resurfacing

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 Town Commission will meet to issue two proclamations and review the minutes from the May 27 meeting. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports from the Town Manager and departments.

• Proclamation for Juneteenth (June 19, 2025)
• Proclamation for National Pollinator Week (June 23-29, 2025)
• Approval of May 27, 2025, meeting minutes

Town Commission

The Town Commission is holding a work session to review a study by Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. The body is considering Ordinance No. 2025-04, which proposes increasing impact fees to fund growth-related capital improvements.

• Ordinance No. 2025-04 proposing increases to police, water, wastewater, and administrative facilities impact fees
• Review of the 2025 Utility and Municipal Impact Fee Study Report by Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.

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 Town Commission will meet to recognize Amy Quesinberry Price and issue proclamations for Memorial Day and LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports.

• Proclamation for Memorial Day (May 26, 2025)
• Proclamation for LGBTQ+ Pride Month (June)
• Recognition of Amy Quesinberry Price (West Orange Times)
• Approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes

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 will hold a regular meeting on May 13, 2025, to consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes and an employment agreement for the town manager and town clerk. Under other policy matters, the commission will discuss prioritization and funding for unpaved street improvements. Presentations include a Lake Apopka Natural Gas District milestone and proclamations for Larry Kimpel Day and National Public Works Week.

• Employment Agreement – Town Manager and Town Clerk (consent agenda)
• Unpaved Street Improvements – Prioritization and Funding
• UCF Capstone Project – Tree Canopy Plan
• Proclamation – Larry Kimpel Day
• Proclamation – National Public Works Week (May 18-24, 2025)

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 Town Commission will consider appointing a Town Clerk and approving a consent agenda that includes minutes from the April 8 meeting and a Memorandum of Agreement for the Orlando/Orange UASI Grant. The meeting also features several ceremonial proclamations recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week, Peace Officers Memorial Day, Arbor Day, and World Migratory Bird Day. Public comment may be submitted in person or in writing before the meeting.

• Appointment of Town Clerk
• Consent agenda: approval of April 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: Memorandum of Agreement for Orlando/Orange UASI Grant
• Proclamation for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9, 2025) and Teacher Appreciation Day (May 6, 2025)
• Proclamation for Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15, 2025) and National Police Week (May 12-18, 2025)

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 Oakland Charter Review Committee will hear a presentation from the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office, discuss proof of residency requirements for candidate qualification, and review chapters four through seven of the town charter. The committee will also consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes and take public comments.

• Presentation from Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office
• Discussion of proof of residency for qualification under the City of Orlando charter
• Review of Charter chapters four through seven
• Approval of April 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment opportunity

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 Town Commission will discuss a Water System Capacity Evaluation Report and a software license agreement with the South Central Planning and Development Commission. The body will also consider a temporary easement for North Jefferson Street.

• Temporary Easement – North Jefferson Street
• Water System Capacity Evaluation Report
• Software License and Service Agreement with South Central Planning and Development 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 Oakland Charter Review Committee will discuss a draft amendment to Section 2.5(c) extending the time to fill vacancies from 30 to 90 days and adding a special election option. They will also receive a presentation on term limits and voting districts, and review Chapters 1-3 of the town charter. Approval of the prior meeting's minutes and public comment are also on the agenda.

• Discussion of draft amendment to Section 2.5(c) extending vacancy-filling from 30 to 90 days and including special elections
• Presentation of information on municipal charter provisions for term limits and voting districts
• Review of Chapters 1 through 3 of the town charter
• Approval of March 31, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment opportunity

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 Oakland Charter Review Committee will approve minutes from its March 3, 2025 meeting, then conduct an initial review of selected charter provisions and proposed language revisions. The committee will also take public comment and discuss items for its next meeting. This is part of a decennial review process with amendments due to the town commission by October 2025.

• Approval of March 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Initial review of select charter provisions and charter language revisions
• Public comment period for residents
• Discussion of items for next meeting (April 7, 2025)

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 will meet to consider an Outsourced Care Provider Agreement and a Memorandum of Agreement with Immigration & Customs Enforcement. The body will also discuss follow-ups regarding unpaved roads and an appointment to the ONP Board of Directors.

• Outsourced Care Provider Agreement
• MOA – Immigration & Customs Enforcement
• Unpaved Roads Follow-Up
• Town Commission Appointment to the ONP Board of Directors
• Proclamations for Water Conservation Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month

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)

Town Commission

The Town Commission will vote on several policy items including a final plat for the Briley Farm Phase 1B development and a road decision. The consent agenda includes acceptance of infrastructure for Oakland Park phases, a traffic enforcement agreement, and a donation of two police vehicles. A proclamation will recognize Government Finance Professionals Week.

• Briley Farm Phase 1B Final Plat
• Road Decision
• Acceptance of Infrastructure – Oakland Park – Phase 6B-2 and 6B-3
• Agreement for Traffic Enforcement for Johns Landing HOA
• Donation Acceptance of Two (2) Police Vehicles

The Town Commission voted 4-0 to authorize negotiating an employment contract with Elise Hui as Town Manager at a starting maximum salary of $135,000, with a 15% retirement contribution and a $230.77 biweekly vehicle allowance. The commission also approved the Kimley-Horn scope of services for the Tubb Street Corridor study, approved the Briley Farm Phase 1B final plat, selected recycled asphalt millings #2 for dirt road resurfacing, and appointed Jon Hammerstein to the ONP Board of Directors.

• Authorized Town Manager contract negotiation with Elise Hui at $135K salary (4-0)
• Approved Kimley-Horn scope of services for Tubb Street Corridor study (4-0)
• Approved Briley Farm Phase 1B final plat with 27 lots (4-0)
• Selected recycled asphalt millings #2 for road resurfacing (4-0)
• Appointed Jon Hammerstein to ONP Board of Directors (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including donation of two police vehicles from Clermont (4-0)

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee meets for the first time to organize itself and plan its work. The agenda includes selecting a chair and vice chair, reviewing the charter review process, and setting timelines for future meetings. No substantive proposals or decisions are on this agenda; it is an organizational session.

• Selection of chair and vice chair
• Setting timelines and next steps for charter review
• Overview of the charter review process

The Oakland Charter Review Committee held its first meeting, receiving an overview of the charter review process from the Florida League of Cities. The committee elected Yumeko Motley as Chair and Sal Marullo as Vice Chair, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. Members discussed potential charter amendments, including districting, term limits, and residency definitions, and agreed to hold future evening meetings to boost public participation. No charter amendments were approved; the committee will continue reviewing the charter at its next meeting on March 31, 2025.

• Appointed Yumeko Motley as Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Sal Marullo as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Agreed to hold future evening meetings to increase public involvement
• Scheduled next meeting for March 31, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Town Commission

The Town Commission will consider a replat of Lots 5 and 6 of RaceTrac for the Oakland Exchange development, approve a contract for a local hearing officer for school speed zone enforcement, and adopt proclamations honoring the lives of former Mayor Curtis Massey and State Senator Geraldine F. Thompson.

• Proclamation honoring the life and legacy of Curtis Massey, Oakland's first Black mayor
• Proclamation honoring State Senator Geraldine F. Thompson for her service and advocacy
• Consent agenda item: Contract for DOAH Local Hearing Officer for School Speed Zone Enforcement
• Policy matter: Oakland Exchange – Replat of Lots 5 and 6 of RaceTrac

The Oakland Town Commission approved a replat of Lots 5 and 6 of the RaceTrac-Remington plat, combining them into one lot for the proposed Oakland Exchange office complex and eliminating unneeded internal easements. The motion passed unanimously (4-0). The meeting also included proclamations honoring Curtis Massey and State Senator Geraldine F. Thompson, and a lengthy public discussion about dust mitigation on dirt roads, with no formal decision made on that topic.

• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes and DOAH hearing officer contract (4-0)
• Approved Oakland Exchange replat of Lots 5 and 6 of RaceTrac (4-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold a second public hearing on Ordinance 2025-02 to establish a school zone speed enforcement program using automated detection systems. They will also consider a related resolution designating a special magistrate for enforcement. Other business includes appointments to the Charter Review Committee and the ONP Board of Directors, approval of a Kimley Horn scope of services, and a consent agenda with minutes, school calendar approval, and an MOU with the St. Cloud Police Department.

• Second public hearing on school zone speed enforcement ordinance (Ordinance 2025-02)
• Resolution designating special magistrate for school speed zone enforcement (Resolution 2025-04)
• Charter Review Committee appointments
• Town Commission appointment to the ONP Board of Directors
• Kimley Horn scope of services approval

The commission accepted the town manager's resignation with a 48-hour deadline to submit the letter, but after he texted a preference for termination, the commission voted 4-0 to terminate him without cause. Assistant Town Manager/Town Clerk Hui was appointed interim town manager. The commission also approved a school zone speed enforcement ordinance and related resolution, and tabled an ONP board appointment.

• Accepted town manager resignation with 48-hour deadline (3-1)
• Terminated town manager without cause after he requested it (4-0)
• Appointed Assistant Town Manager/Town Clerk Hui as interim town manager (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-02 for school zone speed enforcement (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-04 designating special magistrate as hearing officer (4-0)
• Tabled ONP Board of Directors appointment for two meetings (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including OACS school calendar and St. Cloud PD MOU (4-0)
• Appointed Kevin Cox to Charter Review Committee

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold a first public hearing on an ordinance to establish a school zone speed enforcement program and authorize speed detection systems. The body will also consider a new schedule of fees for building permits, inspections, and zoning reviews.

• Ordinance 2025-02: First public hearing for school zone speed detection systems
• Resolution 2025-03: Adopting a schedule of fees for building permits, inspections, and zoning review
• Selection and oath of office for Town Commission Seat #1
• Solid Waste Collection Contract
• Exception to allow alcohol service at Pours at the Preserve

The Town Commission appointed Kris Keller to fill the vacant Seat #1 after three rounds of voting, with a final 3-1 vote. The commission also approved a revised building permit fee schedule and a school zone speed enforcement ordinance on first reading. Four members were appointed to the Charter Review Committee, with the fifth to be selected at the next meeting.

• Appointed Kris Keller to Town Commission Seat #1 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03 adopting revised building permit and zoning review fees (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-02 establishing school zone speed enforcement program (5-0)
• Appointed Yumeko Motley, Kurt Gies, Sal Marullo, and Andrea Huneycutt to Charter Review Committee
• Approved Consent Agenda including solid waste collection contract (5-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission is holding a work session to interview and discuss seven applicants for Town Commission Seat #1. This vacancy was created by the resignation of Commissioner Polland on December 30. An appointment will be made during the regular meeting on January 28, 2025.

• Interviews for Town Commission Seat #1
• Review of 7 remaining applicants: Jon Territo, Steve Ivey, Timothy David Dietsch, Kris Keller, Clayton Louis Ferrara, Jimmy Wiedeman, and Trillshun Bacon

The Town Commission held a work session to interview six applicants for the vacant Commission Seat #1. No appointment was made during the session; the commission heard responses from Jon Territo, Steve Ivey, Kris Keller, Clayton Louis Ferrara, Jimmy Wiedeman, and Trillshun Bacon. The meeting was adjourned without a vote or decision on the appointment.

• Interviewed six applicants for Commission Seat #1 (no vote taken)
• Adjourned work session at 6:40 p.m.

Town Commission

The Town Commission will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a new monthly solid waste service charge and an emergency ordinance declaring a state of emergency to seek insurance coverage for attorney's fees related to an ethics complaint. Other policy matters include hiring a Finance Operations Specialist, discussing a Charter Review Committee, and addressing Commissioner Polland's resignation and the appointment process for Seat #1. The consent agenda includes contracts for legal services and a mutual aid interlocal agreement. Proclamations will recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day, School Choice Week, and Celebrate Literacy Week.

• Resolution 2025-02 establishing a monthly solid waste collection and recycling service charge
• Emergency Ordinance 2025-01 declaring a state of emergency for insurance coverage of ethics complaint attorney fees
• Contract for Legal Services – Town Attorney (consent agenda)
• Commissioner Polland resignation and Seat #1 appointment process
• Additional Finance Operations Specialist position

The Town Commission discussed an ethics complaint against a commissioner, with public comment urging caution due to potential legal costs. No formal decision was made; the matter was left for further discussion, with a suggestion to turn it over to the community.

• No formal action taken on ethics complaint discussion
• Public comment heard on ethics complaint costs