Eatonville meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Eatonville council agenda includes transparency, heritage district; budget workshop set for Aug. 11

The Eatonville Town Council met Aug. 4 for a regular meeting and a workshop, but minutes have not yet been published, so no official decisions are confirmed. The agendas included resolutions on government transparency, a new heritage tourism district, and legal services, along with a presentation on the Hungerford School property.

Council meeting and workshop

The regular council meeting agenda included:

• **Resolution 2026-41** affirming the town's commitment to government transparency and support for enforcement of the Florida Sunshine Law.
• **Resolution 2026-45** establishing the Eatonville Heritage Tourism District.
• Approval of a request for proposals (RFP) for TG Law as general legal services for the town.
• Approval of an RFP for Attorney Greg Jackson as special magistrate for code enforcement hearings.
• A presentation from Dr. Phillips Charities on updates to the Hungerford School Property.

At the workshop later the same day, the council was scheduled to discuss the general legal services RFP, review results from the Bruce and Winnie Mount Scholarship Program, and hear a presentation on the economic impact of cultural heritage tourism.

Because minutes from both meetings have not been published, it is not yet known which items were approved, amended, or tabled.

Other recent meetings

• **Code Enforcement Board (Aug. 5):** This meeting was cancelled. No agenda or items were posted.
• **Historic Preservation Board (Aug. 6):** The board met to discuss and decide on a recommendation regarding the Eatonville Historic Resources Survey. It also reviewed minutes from its July 2 meeting. Minutes from this meeting are also pending.

Coming up

The Town of Eatonville will hold its first budget workshop for fiscal year 2026-2027 on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The agenda includes an overview of proposed revenue and expenditures and discussion of the proposed property tax for the upcoming fiscal year. This is a workshop, so no final votes are expected, but it will be the first public look at the town's spending plan.

Residents interested in the budget or any of the items above can attend the workshop or check the town's official agenda postings for updates and minutes.

Eatonville roundup: Recovery residence ordinance up for final vote, CRA reviews financials

Eatonville's Town Council is set to take its final vote July 21 on an ordinance regulating certified recovery residences, capping a busy two weeks in which the council, CRA, and related boards discussed property deals, federal grants, and agency bylaws. Because minutes from the July meetings have not yet been published, outcomes of items listed on those agendas are not yet confirmed.

Council meeting — July 7

The regular council meeting agenda included a public hearing on the first reading of Ordinance 2026-5, which would regulate certified recovery residences. Other listed items were discussion of Resolution 2026-32 on community engagement for the HostDime AI/Data Center, approval of Resolution 2026-33 appointing a Development Review Committee for large-scale development, and approval of Resolution 2026-38 affirming transparency and supporting legal action regarding the Historic Hungerford Property under Florida's Sunshine Law. A proclamation recognizing H.E.L.P. CDC's 30 years of service was also scheduled. Minutes have not been published, so vote outcomes are not available.

Council workshop — July 7

A separate council workshop was scheduled to discuss the Hungerford Property with Dr. Phillips Charities and to receive presentations on two HUD Disaster Recovery Grants — one for $2 million and one for $4 million — from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. No votes were scheduled; these were discussion and presentation items only.

CRA special meeting — July 7

The Community Redevelopment Agency held a special meeting to discuss a single-family homes project. No other substantive items were on the agenda.

Planning and Zoning Board — July 9 (cancelled)

The July 9 Planning and Zoning Board meeting was cancelled. There was no agenda and no items were scheduled.

CRA meeting and workshop — July 16

The CRA's July 16 meeting was procedural, with resolutions listed to approve financial reports for March, April, and May 2026 (Resolutions CRA-R-2026-29, -30, and -31) and meeting minutes from May and June 2026 (Resolutions CRA-R-2026-32 through -34). A separate CRA workshop the same day was set to discuss TOECRA Bylaws, with periods for citizen participation and staff comments.

Coming up — July 21

The regular council meeting will include a public hearing and vote on the second reading of Ordinance 2026-5 on certified recovery residences. The consent agenda lists approval of meeting minutes, sale of three police patrol vehicles as surplus, an amendment to the FY 2025-2026 budget for Administration/Clerk, and a title change for the Records Coordinator. Council discussion items include Resolution 2026-32 on community engagement for the HostDime AI/Data Center and adoption of a resolution affirming support for Florida Sunshine Law actions.

A council workshop the same day — with an adjusted meeting time — will review presentations on the HUD Disaster Recovery Grants totaling $2 million and $4 million, property tax updates regarding Florida's law banning certain local government expenditures, a request to vacate a road associated with THOMPSON SUB Q/1 LOT 12, Bruce and Winnie Mount Scholarship Program updates, and a proposed legislative planning retreat.

All July meeting outcomes remain unconfirmed until official minutes are published. Readers can consult the linked agendas and forthcoming minutes for authoritative details.

Eatonville council agenda packed with recovery residence ordinance, HUD grants, and Hungerford Property discussions

Eatonville's Town Council had a full slate of business scheduled for July 7, 2026, including a public hearing on a proposed ordinance regulating certified recovery residences and presentations on two federal disaster recovery grants totaling $6 million. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet available — only what was on the agenda.

July 7 Regular Council Meeting

The council scheduled a public hearing on the first reading of Ordinance 2026-5, which would regulate certified recovery residences in town. A first reading is an early step in the ordinance adoption process.

Also on the agenda:

• **Resolution 2026-32** — discussion of community engagement for the HostDime AI/Data Center.
• **Resolution 2026-33** — approval of a Development Review Committee appointed for large-scale development.
• **Resolution 2026-38** — affirming transparency and supporting legal action on Sunshine Law matters related to the Historic Hungerford Property.
• A proclamation recognizing H.E.L.P. CDC's 30 years of service.

Because minutes have not been published, it is not yet known how the council voted on these items or whether the ordinance advanced.

July 7 Council Workshop

A separate council workshop was scheduled the same day to discuss the Hungerford Property with Dr. Phillips Charities. No votes were scheduled.

The workshop also included presentations on two HUD Disaster Recovery Grants: one for $2 million and one for $4 million, both from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. These were listed as discussion and presentation items only.

July 7 Special CRA Meeting

The Eatonville Community Redevelopment Agency held a special meeting to discuss a single-family homes project. No other substantive items were listed on the agenda. Minutes are not yet published.

July 2 Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board was scheduled to review the Historic Resources Survey and recommendations with the Community Planning Collaborative via Zoom. The board also planned to approve minutes from its June 4, 2026 meeting. Public comments were invited under a three-minute limit.

Meetings Cancelled

The Code Enforcement meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026, was cancelled with no agenda. The Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for July 9, 2026, was also cancelled with no agenda and no items scheduled.

Coming Up

Two Community Redevelopment Agency meetings are scheduled for July 16, 2026:

• **CRA Regular Meeting** — The board will vote on resolutions approving financial reports for March, April, and May 2026 (Resolutions CRA-R-2026-29, -30, and -31), plus resolutions approving meeting minutes from May and June 2026 (CRA-R-2026-32 through -34).
• **CRA Workshop** — Discussion of TOECRA Bylaws, with time set aside for citizen participation and staff comments.

Residents interested in the recovery residence ordinance, the Hungerford Property, or the HUD grants should watch for published minutes from the July 7 meetings, which will confirm what was decided.

Eatonville council set to take up recovery residences, Hungerford property at July 7 meetings

The Town of Eatonville saw only one meeting with substantive items over the past two weeks — the Historic Preservation Board’s July 2 session — while the Code Enforcement meeting scheduled for July 1 was cancelled. All major action is now slated for July 7, when the Town Council will hold a regular meeting, a workshop, and a special Community Redevelopment Agency meeting.

Recent meetings

Code Enforcement — The July 1 meeting was cancelled; no agenda or business was conducted.

Historic Preservation Board (July 2) — The board’s agenda included a review of the Historic Resources Survey and recommendations with the Community Planning Collaborative via Zoom. Members also considered approving the minutes from the June 4, 2026 meeting. Public comments were invited under a three-minute limit. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

Upcoming meetings

Town Council Regular Meeting (July 7) — The council will hold a public hearing on the first reading of Ordinance 2026-5, which would regulate certified recovery residences in town. Several resolutions are also on the agenda:

• **Resolution 2026-32** — Discussion of community engagement for the proposed HostDime AI/Data Center.
• **Resolution 2026-33** — Appointment of a Development Review Committee for large-scale development.
• **Resolution 2026-38** — A resolution affirming transparency and supporting legal action regarding the Historic Hungerford Property and Sunshine Law compliance.

The meeting will also include a proclamation recognizing H.E.L.P. CDC’s 30 years of service.

Town Council Workshop (July 7) — Immediately following or separate from the regular meeting, the council will discuss the Hungerford Property with Dr. Phillips Charities. No votes are expected; this is a discussion-only item. Additionally, staff will present information on two HUD Disaster Recovery Grants — $2 million and $4 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Special Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting (July 7) — The CRA will hold a special meeting to discuss a single-family homes project. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

Coming up

All three July 7 meetings are open to the public. The regular council meeting includes a public hearing; check the town’s official website for start times and locations. The workshop and CRA meeting are discussion sessions without scheduled votes.

As of July 5, no other meetings have been announced for the following week.