Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingEagle Lake, FL · November 3, 2025
Minutes
CITY OF EAGLE LAKE
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2025
7: 00 P. M.
COMMISSION CHAMBERS
675 E EAGLE AVE
EAGLE LAKE, FLORIDA 33839
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Metosh called the meeting to order at 7: 00 p. m.
H. INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Metosh gave the Invocation.
HI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Commission and audience said the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Williams, Pita, Metosh
ABSENT: Billings, Coler
City Clerk Wright advised Commissioner Billings notified her he would be unable to attend the
meeting as he was sick.
City Clerk Wright advised Mayor Coler notified her that he would be unable to attend the meeting
tonight due to work obligations.
MOTION was made by Vice Mayor Metosh and seconded by Commissioner Williams to excuse
Mayor Coler and Commissioner Billings from the meeting tonight.
The vote was as follows:
AYES: 3
NAYS: 0
V. AUDIENCE
Vice Mayor Metosh opened public comment period.
Public comment was given as follows:
Pamela Chaney, 790 N 8t St. Eagle Lake
There being no one else who wished to speak Vice Mayor Metosh closed public comment period.
VI. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/ RECOGNITIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS, REQUESTS
A.' Staff Reports
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Library Director Kristen Barns updated the Commission regarding the library statistics and
events in the library.
Code Enforcement Officer Nadeau updated the Commission regarding the Code Enforcement
cases in the city and permits issued in the city.
Deputy Chief Fire Gonzalez updated the Commission regarding the events that have occurred
in the city.
Lieutenant Turner updated the Commission regarding the events that have occurred in the city.
Vice Mayor Metosh presented Lieutenant Turner with a plaque in recognition of his years of
service to Eagle Lake.
Lieutenant Turner introduced Seargent Jeremy Andrews as the new Sergeant for the City.
Seargent Andrews introduced himself to the Commission.
B. City Manager Report
Mr. Ernharth stated he worked with SouthState and the city' s CPA regarding sweeping city
funds into higher interest accounts each evening.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Pita to
authorize the City Manager and Vice Mayor to sign documents to invest city' s funds.
Vice Mayor Metosh asked for audience and commission discussion; there was none.
The roll call vote was as follows:
AYES: Williams, Pita, Metosh
NAYS: None
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consideration of the second reading of Ordinance No. 0-26- 01, An Ordinance of the City of
Eagle Lake, Florida, Submitting to the City Electors Proposed Amendments to Section 3. 02
of the City Charter to Change the Date of Municipal Elections and to Change the Length of
City Commissioner Terms; Providing For Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing
an Effective Date. effective upon second reading
Attorney Maxwell read Ordinance No. 0-26- 01 by title only.
MOTION was made by Vice Mayor Metosh and seconded by Commissioner Williams to
approve Ordinance No. 0-26- 01.
Vice Mayor Metosh asked for audience and commission discussion; there was none.
The roll call vote was as follows:
AYES: Williams, Pita, Metosh
NAYS: None
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
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There was no old business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Resolution No.: R- 26- 01, A Resolution of the City Commission of the City
of Eagle Lake, Florida Adopting a Budget Amendment for the City of Eagle Lake for Fiscal
Year 2024- 2025 Reflecting an Amendment to Revenue Generated Together with the Sources
of the Revenue; Delineating an Amendment to the Expenditures by Department of Activity,
Providing for Conflicts, Severability and Effective Date.
Attorney Maxwell read Resolution No. R-26-.01 by title only. Attorney Maxwe]] explained the
resolution.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Pita to
approve Resolution No. R- 26- 01.
Vice Mayor Metosh asked for audience and commission discussion; there was none.
The roll call vote was as follows:
AYES: Williams, Pita, Metosh
NAYS: None
X. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the Regular City Commission Minutes 10/ 20/ 2025
MOTION was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by .Commissioner Pita .to
approve the Regular City Commission Minutes of 10/ 20/ 2025.
Vice Mayor Metosh asked for audience and commission discussion; there was none.
The vote was as follows:
AYES: 3
NAYS: 0
B. Ratify the closing documents for the purchase of the Clevenger Property and authorization for
transmittal of wire transfer with closing funds ( documents are in preparation and will be
provided prior to meeting)
MOTION was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Pita to
approve the ratification of the closing documents for the purchase of the Clevenger Property
and authorization for transmittal of wire transfer with closing funds.
Vice Mayor Metosh asked for audience and commission discussion; there was none.
The vote was as follows:
AYES: 3
NAYS: 0
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Xl. CITY ATTORNEY
Attorney Maxwell stated she is working with Code Enforcement regarding the Certificate of Use
Program and will have an update at the next meeting.
Attorney Maxwell is hoping to have an update on the Form 1 Litigation at the next meeting.
Attorney Maxwell thanked Lieutenant Turner and welcomed Seargent Andrews.
XII. CITY COMMISSION
Commissioner Pita asked about the status regarding replacing the street signs on US 17.
City Manager Ernharth stated he sent DOT an email regarding the sign; he hasn' t heard back.
Mr. Ernharth stated he sent an email to the County regarding the Starling Road sign.
Mr. Ernharth stated he worked with DOT and High School regarding a sign and submitted a permit
application last Friday.
Commissioner Williams commended Code Enforcement Officer Nadeau for his work.
Commissioner Williams stated he and Commissioner Pita attended the Institute for Elected
Municipal Official 2 classes. He advised at the conference there was discussion regarding the
municipalities having a strategic plan, upgrades to systems, there were discussions about workshops,
there was a session on how to evaluate the City Manager and City Clerk and when should they be
completed.
Commissioner Williams discussed the average pay for a City Commissioner is about$ 15, 000 per
year.
Attorney Maxwell will research the charter regarding commission salaries.
Vice Mayor Metosh thanked city staff for a successful Trick or Treat Lane.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION was made by Vice Mayor Metosh and seconded by Commissioner Williams to adjourn
at 7: 30 p.m.
The vote was as follows:
AYES: 3
NAYS: 0
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VICE MA OR STEVE METOSH
EST:
ITY CLERK DAWN WRI
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Agenda
CITY OF EAGLE LAKE
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2025
7:00 P.M.
TO BE HELD IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS
LOCATED AT 675 E EAGLE AVE
EAGLE LAKE, FLORIDA 33839
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ROLL CALL
V. AUDIENCE
VI. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS, REQUESTS
A. Staff Reports
B. City Manager Report
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consideration of the second reading of Ordinance No. O-26-01, An Ordinance of the City of
Eagle Lake, Florida, Submitting to the City Electors Proposed Amendments to Section 3.02
of the City Charter to Change the Date of Municipal Elections and to Change the Length of
City Commissioner Terms; Providing For Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing
an Effective Date. effective upon second reading
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Resolution No.: R-26-01, A Resolution of the City Commission of the City
of Eagle Lake, Florida Adopting a Budget Amendment for the City of Eagle Lake for Fiscal
Year 2024-2025 Reflecting an Amendment to Revenue Generated Together with the Sources
of the Revenue; Delineating an Amendment to the Expenditures by Department of Activity;
Providing for Conflicts, Severability and Effective Date.
X. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the Regular City Commission Minutes ----------------------------------10/20/2025
B. Ratify the closing documents for the purchase of the Clevenger Property and authorization for
transmittal of wire transfer with closing funds
XI. CITY ATTORNEY
XII. CITY COMMISSION
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
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receipt of this meeting notification; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8771.
AGENDA POSTED AT CITY HALL AND THE EAGLE LAKE POST OFFICE
ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025
BY CITY CLERK DAWN WRIGHT, MMC, FCRM, PHRP
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FROM THE DESK OF THE CITY MANAGER
Memo To: Mayor and Commissioners
Date: November 3, 2025
Ref: Monthly Report
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Events – Our Annual Trick or Treat Lane will be on Thursday, October 30th at the City
Hall Park from 6 – 8 p.m. The Christmas Parade will be on Thursday December 2nd
beginning at 7 p.m.
Street Paving Projects – We have completed our street paving for this year and plan
to do additional ones in 2026 as we have budgeted another $300,000 for the work.
ORDINANCE O-26-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAGLE LAKE, FLORIDA,
SUBMITTING TO THE CITY ELECTORS PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 3.02 OF THE CITY CHARTER TO
CHANGE THE DATE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS AND TO
CHANGE THE LENGTH OF CITY COMMISSIONER TERMS;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Eagle Lake (“City”) wishes to call an election to
allow the City’s electorate to vote on the proposed changes to the City Charter at the next regularly
scheduled general municipal election date of April 7, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.02 of the Eagle Lake City Charter provides City Commission Members
shall serve for a period of two years; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.02 of the Eagle Lake City Charter provides a general election for the
appointment of City Commissioner Members shall be held the first Tuesday following the first
Monday in April of each year between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, the Polk County Supervisor of Elections has recently requested the City to consider
changing the date of the City’s general election to November of odd numbered years to provide
consistency among the municipalities within Polk County, to streamline the provision of
governmental services, and to increase voter turnout at the polls; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to revise Section 3.02 of the City Charter to provide
City Commissioners shall serve a four year term of office, and that the election of City
Commissioners shall occur on the first Tuesday following the first Monday of November in odd
numbered years.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF EAGLE LAKE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are factual, correct, and incorporated by reference as the findings
of the City Commission memorializing the factual basis and public purpose for proposing the
amendment pursuant to section 166.031, Florida Statutes.
Section 2. That Section 3.02 of the Charter of the City of Eagle Lake shall be amended to read
as follows:
Section 3.02. – Election and terms.
The term of each Commission Member shall be for a period of four (4) two (2) years;
seats number 2 and 4 shall be elected in odd numbered years in November 2027 and
every four (4) years thereafter, and seats numbered 1, 3 and 5 shall be elected in even
numbered years in November 2029 and every four (4) years thereafter.
A general election shall be held the first Tuesday following the first Monday in
November of each odd numbered year Tuesday following the first Monday in April of
each year between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
All persons elected in the general election shall be sworn in during the meeting on the
next regularly scheduled City Commission meeting following the election third (3rd)
Monday in April.
Section 3. A referendum election is hereby called and will be held on the 7th day of April,
2026, at the general City election to be held on said date, for the consideration by the voters of the
City of Eagle Lake the proposed amendment to the City Charter. The question to appear on the
referendum ballot reflecting the proposed amendment to the City Charter at the election scheduled
for April 7, 2026 shall be as follows:
REVISING THE LANGUAGE OF SECTION 3.02 OF THE CITY
CHARTER TO CHANGE CITY COMMISSIONER ELECTION
DATE FROM APRIL OF EACH YEAR TO NOVEMBER IN ODD
NUMBERED YEARS, AND EXTENDING CITY COMMISSIONER
TERMS FROM TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS.
Should Section 3.02 of the City Charter be amended to change the date of municipal general
elections from the first Tuesday following the first Monday each year to the first Tuesday following
the first Monday during odd numbered years, AND should the terms of City Commissioners be
extended from two (2) years to four (4) years?
______ YES – For the amendment
______ NO – Against the amendment
Section 4. The City Clerk is directed to notify the Polk County Supervisor of Elections that
the referendum items provided above shall be considered at the City’s general election to be held
on April 7, 2026.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall be published in accordance with the requirements of law and
shall take effect immediately upon its passage and enaction. The amendment to the City Charter
provided for herein shall take effect only upon approval of a majority of the City electors voting
at the referendum election on these issues and upon the filing of the amended Charter with the
Secretary of State in accordance with the requirements of law. Upon taking effect, this Ordinance
shall be codified and made part of the Charter of the City of Eagle Lake, Florida.
RESOLUTION NO.: R-26-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF EAGLE LAKE, FLORIDA ADOPTING A
BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE CITY OF EAGLE
LAKE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 REFLECTING AN
AMENDMENT TO REVENUE GENERATED TOGETHER
WITH THE SOURCES OF THE REVENUE;
DELINEATING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT OF ACTIVITY;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, after a duly noticed meeting of the City Commission of the City of
Eagle Lake, Florida, the 2024-2025 budget amendments were presented to the people of
the City of Eagle Lake; and,
WHEREAS, public comments and input were considered by the City Commission
in approving the attached budget amendments.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF EAGLE LAKE, FLORIDA:
1. The attached budget with amendments for the City of Eagle Lake is hereby
adopted and incorporated by reference.
2. The sums of money delineated therein, or as much as may be authorized by
law, or as may be needed or deemed necessary to defray the expenses and liabilities of the
City are herein confirmed, ratified and appropriated for the corporate purposes and objects
of said City herein specified.
3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
4. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith be, and the same are,
hereby repealed.
5. Should any section, paragraph, clause, sentence, item, word, or provision of
this Resolution be declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remainder of this Resolution, as a whole or any part hereof,
and shall not be declared invalid.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED by the City Commission of the City of Eagle Lake,
Florida, in general session this ___ day of _____________, 2025.
_______________________________
CORY COLER
MAYOR - COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
________________________________________
CITY CLERK DAWN WRIGHT
Approved as to form:
________________________________________
CITY ATTORNEY HEATHER R. MAXWELL
CITY OF EAGLE LAKE
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025
7:00 P.M.
COMMISSION CHAMBERS
675 E EAGLE AVE
EAGLE LAKE, FLORIDA 33839
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Coler called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
II. INVOCATION
The Invocation was dispensed with as it was done at the previous meeting.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was dispensed with as it was done at the previous meeting.
IV. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Billings, Williams, Metosh, Pita, Coler
ABSENT: None
V. AUDIENCE
Mayor Coler opened public comment period.
Public comment was given as follows:
Pam Chaney 790 N 8th St. addressed the commission.
There being no one else who wished to speak Mayor Coler closed public comment period.
VI. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS, REQUESTS
A. Staff Reports
Library Director Kristen Barns updated the Commission regarding the library statistics and
events in the library.
Code Enforcement Officer Nadeau updated the Commission regarding the Code Enforcement
cases in the city and permits issued in the city.
City Manager Ernharth stated the Certificate of Use Program is on hold at this time; Code
Enforcement Officer Nadeau advised staff will discuss the program with the City Attorney
regarding pricing, inspections and how to address exemptions. Discussion of the program
ensued.
Sgt. Turner updated the Commission regarding the events that have occurred in the city.
Deputy Chief Gonzalez updated the Commission regarding the events that have occurred in the
city.
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Mr. Ernharth advised the city approved the new fire station; he advised he requested for a set
of plans.
There was discussion regarding the previous request for a baby box; Deputy Chief Gonzalez
will investigate the status.
B. City Manager Report
City Manager Ernharth stated the 7-11 is moving forward; they are projecting grand opening in
March or April of 2026.
Manager Ernharth stated Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD)
contacted the city regarding our water consumption; he was advised our population will be
approximately 12,166 by 2034 and the city’s water consumption will be 1 million 17 gallons
per day. Mr. Ernharth advised staff is working with SWFWMD to increase our permitted
capacity until the Polk Regional Water Cooperative and Green Acres Water plants come online.
Mr. Ernharth stated the Sports Association would like to have artificial turf installed at the
ballfield at a cost of $43,447.83; he advised he budgeted $50,000 for ballfield improvements.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Metosh to
approve artificial turf for the ballfield in the amount of $43,447.83.
Mayor Coler asked for audience and commission discussion; there was none.
The roll call vote was as follows:
AYES: Billings, Williams, Metosh, Pita, Coler
NAYS: None
C. Consideration of the appointment of Zac Marius to the CRA Board Seat #7 (filling remainder
of term to expire May of 2026)
MOTION was made by Mayor Coler and seconded by Commissioner Metosh to appoint Zac
Marius to the CRA Board Seat #7 (filling remainder of term to expire May of 2026).
Mayor Coler asked for audience and Commission discussion; there was none.
The vote was as follows:
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consideration of the second reading of Ordinance No. O-25-17, An Ordinance of the City of
Eagle Lake, Florida Extending the Corporate Limits of the City of Eagle Lake, to Include
Therin Additional Territory Lying Contiguous and Adjacent to the Present Boundaries of the
City of Eagle Lake; Describing said Additional Territory; Repealing all Ordinances
Conflicting Herewith and Providing an Effective Date. (General Location: four parcels of land
totaling approximately 20.17 acres in size lying east of Eagle Pines Blvd and north of Golden
Bear Dr. with a street address of 1381 Gilbert St. Eagle Lake, Florida 33839 and 0 Gilbert St.
Winter Haven, FL 33880) Duy Nguyen Inc. Property effective upon second reading
Attorney Maxwell read Ordinance No. O-25-17 by title.
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City Manager Ernharth explained the ordinance to annex property into the city.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Metosh and seconded by Commissioner Pita to
approve Ordinance No. O-25-17.
Mayor Coler asked for audience and commission discussion; there was none.
The roll call vote was as follows:
AYES: Billings, Williams, Metosh, Pita, Coler
NAYS: None
B. Consideration of the second reading of Ordinance No. O-25-18, An Ordinance Amending the
City of Eagle Lake, Florida 2030 Comprehensive Plan by Revising the Future Land Use Map
Series to Assign Medium Density Residential Future Land use to Four (4) Annexed Parcels;
Amending the City of Eagle Lake, Florida Zoning Map to Apply Planned Unit Development-
Housing (PD-H) Zoning to the Same Certain Parcels; Repealing all Ordinances in Conflict
Herewith; and Providing an Effective Date. (General Location: four parcels of land totaling
approximately 20.17 acres in size, lying east of Eagle Pines Blvd and north of Golden Bear Dr
with a street address of 1381 Gilbert St. Eagle Lake, Florida 33839 and 0 Gilbert St. Winter
Haven, FL 33880) Duy Nguyen Inc. Property effective upon second reading
Attorney Maxwell read Ordinance No. O-25-18 by title.
City Manager Ernharth explained the ordinance to assign a city zoning classification to the
property.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Metosh and seconded by Commissioner Pita to
approve Ordinance No. O-25-18.
Mayor Coler asked for audience and commission discussion; there was none.
The roll call vote was as follows:
AYES: Billings, Williams, Metosh, Pita, Coler
NAYS: None
C. Consideration of the first reading of Ordinance No. O-26-01, An Ordinance of the City of
Eagle Lake, Florida, Submitting to the City Electors Proposed Amendments to Section 3.02
of the City Charter to Change the Date of Municipal Elections and to Change the Length of
City Commissioner Terms; Providing For Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing
an Effective Date.
Attorney Maxwell read Ordinance No. O-26-01 by title only.
MOTION was made by Mayor Coler and seconded by Commissioner Metosh to approve
Ordinance No. O-26-01.
Mayor Coler asked for audience and commission discussion; there was none.
Mayor Coler stated the ordinance formalizes the charter referendum language for April 2026.
Attorney Maxwell stated if approved elections will move from April to November in odd year
and the second change would be to extend commissioner terms from 2 years to 4 years. She
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stated if this passes it would take effect immediately; to align terms and ordinance would be
brought forward to align terms with new election cycle.
There was discussion that the Supervisor of Elections is looking to have better turn out for
elections by aligning with November elections and for cost savings.
The roll call vote was as follows:
AYES: Billings, Williams, Metosh, Pita, Coler
NAYS: None
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Consideration of the Contingency Request for Additional Services Proposal #1 for Eagle Lake
City Hall Complex
Mr. Ernharth explained due to changing the scope of work the architects would like to utilize
the Design Contingency.
MOTION was made by Mayor Coler and seconded by Commissioner Williams to approve
Contingency Request for Additional Services Proposal #1 for Eagle Lake City Hall Complex
in the amount of $68,143.
Mayor Coler asked for audience and commission discussion; there was none.
The roll call vote was as follows:
AYES: Billings, Williams, Metosh, Pita, Coler
NAYS: None
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no New Business.
X. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Accept City Hall Design Plan Meeting Minutes ----------------------------09/09/2025
B. Approval of the Regular City Commission Minutes ---------------------------------09/17/2025
MOTION was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Metosh to
approve Consent Agenda items A. the City Hall Design Plan Meeting Minutes of 09/09/2025
and B. the Regular City Commission Minutes of 09/17/2025.
Mayor Coler asked for audience and commission discussion; there was none.
The vote was as follows:
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
C. Approval of Financials – August
D. Approval of Financial – September
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MOTION was made by Commissioner Billings and seconded by Commissioner Metosh to
approve the Financials for August and September.
Mayor Coler asked for audience and commission discussion; there was none.
The vote was as follows:
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
E. Approval of the Bad Debt List ---------------------------------------------------------------$2,934.56
MOTION was made by Commissioner Billings and seconded by Commissioner Williams to
approve the Bad Debt list $2,934.56.
Mayor Coler asked for audience and commission discussion; there was none.
The vote was as follows:
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
F. Approval of Surplus List
MOTION was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Billings to
approve the Surplus List.
Mayor Coler asked for audience and commission discussion; there was none.
The vote was as follows:
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
G. Approval of Closing Documents for Clevenger Property and Authorization to transmit wire
transfer with closing funds (documents are in preparation and will be provided prior to
meeting)
Attorney Maxwell stated the closing documents have not been received and she would ask the
Commission to authorize the City Manager to wire transfer up to $135,000 and to sign necessary
documents. She stated this will be brought back to the November 3rd meeting for the
Commission to ratify.
MOTION was made by Mayor Coler and seconded by Commissioner Williams to authorize
the City Manager to wire transfer up to $135,000 and to sign necessary documents.
Mayor Coler asked for audience and commission discussion; there was none.
The roll call vote was as follows:
AYES: Billings, Williams, Metosh, Pita, Coler
NAYS: None
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XI. CITY ATTORNEY
Attorney Maxwell had no report.
XII. CITY COMMISSION
Commissioner Pita asked the City Manager if he could contact FDOT and have the street signs on
US 17 replaced due to dilapidated condition.
There was discussion of the Eagle Lake aluminum sign at Squires Grove. There was discussion of
the limited space for a sign.
Commissioner Williams asked Manager Ernharth for an update regarding investing of city funds
for a higher rate of return. Mr. Ernharth stated he is working with SouthState Bank.
There was discussion regarding the increase in the city’s population and the need to hire more
people.
Commissioner Williams updated the commission regarding the meeting with architects and
working to bring costs down.
There was discussion to continue to update city’s forms and to move forward with technology.
Commissioner Metosh had no report.
Commissioner Billings had no report.
Mayor Coler was supportive of the use of technology for better engagement with residents,
especially communication during emergencies.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Billings to
adjourn at 8:01 p.m.
The vote was as follows:
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
_______________________
MAYOR CORY COLER
ATTEST:
____________________________
CITY CLERK DAWN WRIGHT
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Docusign Envelope ID: 74D2B46E-CEFF-4DFD-AE54-399D3A37262F
Buyer's and Seller's Combined Closing Statement
Boswell & Dunlap, LLP
Name of Buyer: City of Eagle Lake
Buyer Address: 75 N. 7th Street, Eagle Lake, FL 33839
Name of Seller: Henry Randall Clevenger
Seller Address: 103 Townsend Pass, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Property 152 N. 6th Street, Dundee, FL 33838
Address:
Id# 262907-679000-036014
Settlement Agent: Boswell & Dunlap, LLP
Phone #8635337117 245 S. Central Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830
Place of Settlement: 245 S. Central Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830
Settlement Date: 10/27/2025 Settlement Agent Tax Id#: 59-3498279
Summary of Buyer's Transaction Summary of Seller's Transaction
Buyer Seller
K Gross Amount Due From Buyer M Gross Amount Due to Seller
01 Contract sales price 130,000.00 01 Contract sales price 130,000.00
02 Personal property 02 Personal property
03 Total Settlement Charges to Buyer from Page 2 433.50 03
04 04
05 05
Adjustments for items paid by seller in advance Adjustments for items paid by seller in advance
06 City/town taxes to 06 City/town taxes to
07 County taxes to 07 County taxes to
08 Assessments to 08 Assessments to
09 to 09 to
10 to 10 to
11 to 11 to
12 to 12 to
Gross Amount Due From Buyer 130,433.50 Gross Amount Due To Seller 130,000.00
L Amounts Paid by or on Behalf of Buyer N Reductions In Amount Due to Seller
01 Deposit or earnest money 1,300.00 01 Excess deposit (see instructions)
02 Seller Financing 02 Total Settlement Charges to seller from Page 2 8,509.84
03 Existing loan(s) taken subject to 03 Existing loan(s) taken subject to
04 04 Payoff of first mortgage loan
05 05 Payoff of second mortgage loan
06 06
07 07
08 08
09 09
10 City/town taxes to 10 City/town taxes to
11 County taxes to 11 County taxes to
12 Assessments to 12 Assessments to
13 to 13 to
14 to 14 to
15 to 15 to
Total Amounts Paid by or on Behalf Of Buyer 1,300.00 Total Reductions in Amount Due Seller 8,509.84
CALCULATION CALCULATION
Total due from Buyer at Closing (K) 130,433.50 Total due to Seller at Closing (M) 130,000.00
Total paid by or on behalf of Buyer at Closing (L) 1,300.00 Total due from Seller at Closing (N) 8,509.84
Cash to Close X From To Buyer 129,133.50 Cash X To From Seller 121,490.16
245 S. Central Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
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Buyer's and Seller's Combined Closing Statement
Property 152 N. 6th Street, Dundee, FL 33838
Address:
Sales/Broker Charges
00 Sales/Broker's Commission based on price 130,000.00 @ 4.00 %= 5,200.00 Buyer Seller
01 Division of Commission as follows:
02 5,200.00 to Compass Florida, LLC Paid Paid
03 to Expenses Expenses
04 Commission paid at Settlement 5,200.00
05 to
06 Broker Transaction Fee to Compass Florida, LLC 395.00 395.00
Title Charges
01 Settlement or closing fee to Boswell & Dunlap, LLP 450.00
02 Abstract or title search to Attorneys' Title Fund Services, Inc. 75.00
03 Title examination to
04 Title insurance binder to
05 Document preparation to
06 Notary fees to
07 Attorney's fees to
08 Title insurance coverage by Old Republic National Title Insurance Company 725.00
09 Seller's Title Insurance Policy Coverage Amount $
10 Owner's Title Insurance Policy Coverage Amount $ 130,000.00
11 Municipal Lien Search to PropLogix 151.75
12 to
13 to
14 to
Government Recording and Transfer Charges
01 Recording Fees: Deed $18.50; 18.50
02 City/county tax/stamps:
03 State tax/stamps: Deed $910.00; 910.00
04 Record Aff. re Marital Status to Clerk of Court 10.00
05 Record Owner's Aff re NOC to Clerk of Court 10.00
06 Record DR312 Aff. No FL Estate Tax to Clerk of Court 18.50
Other Settlement Charges
01 Survey- POC to
02 Pest Inspection to
03 Admin. Fee (FedEx, wires, postage, copies, misc.) to Boswell & Dunlap, LLP 20.00 20.00
04 2025 real estate taxes to Joe G. Tedder, Tax Collector 544.59
05 to
06 to
07 to
08 to
09 to
10 to
11 to
12 to
13 to
Total Closing Charges Post to buyer line (K)03 and seller line (N)02 on Page 1 433.50 8,509.84
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Closing Statement Addendum
Seller: Henry Randall Clevenger, married man
Buyer: City of Eagle Lake, a municipal corporation
Property: 152 N. 6th Street, Dundee, FL 33838
Closing Agent: Boswell & Dunlap, LLP
Closing Date: October 24, 2025
File Number: 253929
TAX RE-PRORATION AGREEMENT: The tax prorations set forth on the settlement statement are based upon the final
2025 County tax bill. The basis of proration as set forth on the settlement statement is hereby accepted by the parties to this
transaction. It is hereby understood and agreed that the actual taxes, if different, will be adjusted between the parties upon
demand. Closing Agent is not liable or responsible for adjustment or re-proration of taxes. Closing Agent is not responsible
or liable for additional taxes, other charges or tax refunds, if any, and shall not be liable should any of the parties to this
transaction fail or refuse to re-prorate the taxes.
AGREEMENT TO COOPERATE: If requested by Lender (if any), Closing Agent, Title Agent or Title Underwriter, the
parties agree to fully cooperate and adjust for clerical errors, including the execution or re-execution of any reasonable
documentation and/or the remittance of any additional sums.
HOMEOWNER’S/CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS: The parties affirm and acknowledge that the Property is not
subject to any homeowner’s and/or condominium association(s).
MISCELLANEOUS: Closing Agent does not make any representations or warranties nor assumes any liability with respect
to the physical condition of the property, or any repairs to the property. Buyer has been advised and encouraged to secure
hazard insurance coverage prior to completion of closing. The Buyer hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the survey
prepared by Pennoni Associates Inc., under project no. ELAKX24010, signed on 10/2/25. The buyer has reviewed said
survey and accepts title subject to the matters set forth thereon. Buyer has received and reviewed the proposed deed and is
satisfied with and approves the manner which title is being held.
DISBURSEMENT AUTHORIZATION, ETC.: Closing Agent does not adjust or assume liability for charges for water,
rents, gas, electricity, taxes on personal property, garbage taxes or fees, license fees or taxes, service/maintenance contracts
(pest control, appliance maintenance, pool care, lawn care, alarm systems, etc.), association assessments or dues, or estoppel
information furnished by mortgagees or others. The settlement statement has been reviewed and approved and Closing
Agent is irrevocably authorized and directed to complete the closing of the transaction and make disbursement in accordance
therewith. In the event of mortgage assumption, if Seller has received a credit for the escrow account balance, then Seller
hereby assigns all right, title and interest in said account to Buyer. Seller, Buyer, and Borrower are used for singular or
plural, as the context so requires or admits. This Agreement is being provided as an inducement for Closing Agent to serve
as the closing agent and for Title Agent and Title Underwriter to issue title insurance on the subject transaction.
Buyer: Seller:
City of Eagle Lake, a municipal corporation
__________________________________
By: ______________________________________ Henry Randall Clevenger
Thomas Ernharth, City Manager
By: ______________________________________
Cory Coler, Mayor
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