PUBLIC WORKSHOP - MORATORIUM

PUBLIC WORKSHOP MINUTES August 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM COMMISSION CHAMBERS - 202 E. MAIN STREET, DUNDEE, FL 33838 Phone: 863-438-8330 | www.TownofDundee.com CALL TO ORDER at 5:02 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mayor Pennant ORDINANCE #13-08, PUBLIC SPEAKING INSTRUCTIONS provided by Mayor Pennant ROLL CALL taken by Town Clerk O'Neill In attendance: Quarles, Richardson, Goddard, Pennant Not present: Glenn The Mayor asked the Town Manager if Commissioner Glenn had notified her of his absence. She stated not at this time. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion to approve the agenda for the public workshop made by Goddard, seconded by Quarles. Passed unanimously. Voting in favor: Quarles, Richardson, Goddard, Pennant NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION ONLY, MORATORIUM FOR DEVELOPMENT Mayor Pennant invited legal staff, Mr. John Murphy, to provide background on the temporary moratorium. Attorney Murphy provided a general background of Ordinance 24-09. The Attorney noted that the public workshop about the temporary moratorium was publicly noticed as required, as was the special meeting of the Town Commission taking place following the workshop. Attorney Murphy reviewed a history of the former citrus groves that have agricultural wells, some of which are in the process of being transferred to the Town to be included in the Town’s water supply in the future if permitted by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The Attorney noted certain exemptions are identified in the ordinance as well as certain vested rights. Attorney Murphy commented that he and Attorney Seth Claytor have worked closely with Town of Dundee staff to draft the ordinance. He noted that staff had been working with the development community Mayor Pennant opened the floor by inviting members of the public to speak. Jessie Skubna, 28390 Hwy 27, Dundee, FL, asked what it means to meet concurrency for a commercial property. Ms. Lorraine Peterson responded. Attorney Murphy reviewed the commercial zoning designations, and he commented that they are exempt from this ordinance. Sufficient water, wastewater, adequate transportation, adequate public facilities to allow for a site plan is what is addressed by concurrency. Ms. Skubna described two parcels. Attorney Murphy recommended a meeting with Town staff to respond to specific questions. Commissioner Glenn arrived at 5:19 p.m. Glenn Lawhorn, 11000 Jim Edwards Road, Haines City, spoke in support of the moratorium. Mr. Lawhorn stated that he contacted Polk County and SWFWMD about water transfer from agricultural wells. He further stated that the cost of water from the Polk Regional Water Cooperative will be very expensive. Clark Tallman, 3264 Lynrock Road, Dundee, spoke in support of the moratorium. Mr. Tallman raised concern about traffic and road issues. ADJOURNMENT at 5:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lita O’Neill Lita O’Neill, Town Clerk APPROVAL DATE: 9/10/2024 PUBLIC NOTICE: Please be advised that if you desire to appeal from any decisions made as a result of the above hearing or meeting, you will need a record of the proceedings and in some cases, a verbatim record is required. You must make your own arrangements to produce this record. (Florida statute 286.0105) If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Town Clerk’s office at 202 East Main St., Dundee, Florida 33838 or phone (863) 438-8330 within 2 working days of your receipt of this meeting notification. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 1-800- 955-8771.