TOWN COMMISSION MEETING

TOWN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 23, 2024 at 6:30 PM COMMISSION CHAMBERS - 202 E. MAIN STREET, DUNDEE, FL 33838 Phone: 863-438-8330 | www.TownofDundee.com CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Pennant at 6:30PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mayor Pennant INVOCATION given by Vice-Mayor Goddard RECOGNITION OF SERGEANT AT ARMS - Deputy Miller ORDINANCE #13-08, PUBLIC SPEAKING INSTRUCTIONS given by Mayor Pennant ROLL CALL given by Administrative Assistant Melissa Glogowski PRESENT Bert Goddard Willie Quarles Mary Richardson Sam Pennant Mayor Pennant asked if Town Manager Davis had heard from Commissioner Glenn. Town Manager Davis stated she had, and that he is running late. Commissioner Glenn arrived at 6:42PM DELEGATIONS-QUESTIONS & COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR (Each speaker shall be limited to three (3) minutes) Mayor Pennant opened the floor for public comments. Page | 1 of 4 Michelle Thompson, 406 4th St. S, asked about replacing the flag at the Depot, asked who is responsible for posting meeting notices on Facebook, and asked for an update on the pickleball court. Archie Sapp, 703 N. Adams Ave., asked about renaming the road at the Veteran's Memorial as “Memorial Boulevard.” Mr. Sapp commented about commissioners working together. Alethea Pugh, 367 Swan Lake Circle, commented about the special events applications process. Ms. Pugh asked whether there was an ordinance overseeing it. She commented that it seems unnecessary to bring each application to the Town Commission. Attorney Claytor noted that the applications are required to identify who is responsible for the event and to ensure that sufficient insurance is in place. He noted that the special events permit and agreement do currently require approval by the legislative body. Mayor Pennant noted that some events require approvals for road closings. Ms. Pugh asked about the proposed Hispanic and Latin Festival application. Town Manager, Tandra Davis, pointed out that their application does require a road closure and the Town Commission will need to vote to approve. Town Manager Davis commented that the item is on the consent agenda. Seeing no further public come forth, Mayor Pennant closed the floor. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: CONSENT AGENDA FOR July 23, 2024 A. MINUTES 1. June 25, 2024 Budget Workshop 2. June 25, 2024 Town Commission Meeting MOTION TO APPROVE the June 25, 2024, meeting minutes on the consent agenda for July 23, 2024, made by Quarles, Seconded by Goddard. Voting Yea: Goddard, Quarles, Richardson, Glenn, Pennant B. AGREEMENTS 1. DISCUSSION & ACTION, HISPANIC & LATIN CULTURAL PARADE & FESTIVAL 2. GeoPlanning Solutions, LLC - Task Order 1, Master Continuing Professional Consulting Agreement for Professional Planning and Visioning Services 3. Scope of Services, Dundee Alternative Water Supply (AWS) Receiving Facility (Part 1) at Hickory Walk Mayor Pennant opened the floor for comments; there were none and the floor was closed. MOTION TO APPROVE the agreements on the consent agenda for July 23, 2024, made by Glenn, Seconded by Goddard. Passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Quarles, Richardson, Glenn, Goddard, Pennant Page | 2 of 4 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Pennant opened the floor for public comments, seeing no public come forth, the floor was closed. MOTION TO APPROVE the regular agenda with changes for the meeting of July 23, 2024, with changes made by Glenn, Seconded by Goddard. Passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Glenn, Goddard, Quarles, Richardson, Pennant NEW BUSINESS 1. RESOLUTION 24-17, PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE FY 2024-2025 Assistant Town Attorney Claytor read the Resolution into the record. Town Manager Davis provided the analysis. Mayor Pennant opened the floor for comments from the public. Michelle Thompson, 406 4th St. S., questioned the millage rate. Seeing no further public come forth, the floor was closed. MOTION TO APPROVE Resolution 24-17 made by Quarles, Seconded by Glenn. Passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Glenn, Goddard, Quarles, Richardson, Pennant 2. RESOLUTION 24-15, VISTA DEL LARGO PHASE IV, QUIT CLAIM DEED RIGHT OF WAY CONVEYANCE Assistant Town Attorney Claytor read the title into the record. Town Manager Davis provided the analysis. Mayor Pennant opened the floor for comments from the public. Seeing no further public come forth, the floor was closed. MOTION TO APPROVE Resolution 24-15 made by Glenn, Seconded by Goddard. Passed unanimously. Voting Yea: Glenn, Goddard, Quarles, Richardson, Pennant 3. DISCUSSION, MORATORIUM ON AND/OR FOR DEVELOPMENT Town Manager Davis provided the analysis. Development Director Peterson gave the presentation. Mayor Pennant opened the floor for comments from the public. George Lindsey, Center State Development, 2428 Cambridge Ave. Lakeland, spoke about deciding on how to decide on moratorium and who it affects. Annette Wilson, 408 MLK Street, discussed growth and what is going to happen. Page | 3 of 4  Guadalupe M. Yanez, 304 3rd St. N. spoke about speeding vehicles, grading of the roads, overgrowth around the lakes. Seeing no additional public come forth, the floor was closed. Assistant Town Attorney Claytor provided additional information. Tracy Mercer, Public Utilities Director, provided information regarding the town’s water. Consensus of the Commission for the Town Attorney to draft an ordinance providing for a 12-month and 6-month moratorium. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS Polk County Sheriff's Office Mayor Pennant thanked Deputy Miller for being here this evening. Dundee Fire Department updated run totals. Town Manager gave details on the Back2School event. She informed everyone that she was invited to and attended the Jackson family reunion on the Town of Dundee's behalf. She also reminded everyone of the Johnson Dog Park Grand Opening on August 10th, 2024. Town Manager Davis noted that GeoPlanning Solutions will start work for the visioning process and will start putting information out to get community members to join. She would like Commissioner Richardson to chair. Commissioner Richardson thanked everyone for coming out and provided updates on power box on MLK. Questioned if the stormwater system had changed. Addressed previous comments from delegate, Archie Sapp. Commissioner Glenn thanked the Town of Dundee staff and Fire Dept. for the great event this weekend. Vice Mayor Goddard thanked everyone for coming, thanked council, town manager, and staff. ADJOURNMENT at 8:26PM Respectfully Submitted, Melissa Glogowski Melissa Glogowski, Administrative Assistant APPROVAL DATE: 08/13/2024 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. Page | 4 of 4