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Eustis, FL · March 20, 2014

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APPROVED: 4/3/2014 City Hall City of Eustis, Florida 10 North Grove Street Post Office Drawer 68 Eustis , FL 32727-0068 Meeting Minutes - Final* City Commission Thursday, March 20, 2014 6:00PM City Hall CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bob INVOCATION: Rev. Jim Baumgartner, Praise Cathedral Church of God PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Mayor Eckian ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF QUORUM AND PROPER NOTICE Present: 5 - Vice-Mayor Albert Eckian; Commissioner Michael Holland; Commissioner Karen LeHeup-Smith; Commissioner Kress Muenzmay; and Mayor Linda Bob I. AGENDA UPDATE Dianne Kramer, Acting City Manager, informed the Commission that Ordinance No. 14-01 will need to be heard before Ordinance No. 14-02, although that is not how it is shown on the agenda. She reported that the City had received letters of objection to Ordinances 14-10, 14-11, 14-12, 14-17 and 14- 18 and stated that the City Attorney will be recommending the Commission continue indefinitely the consideration of those ordinances to allow time for the City to respond to those process concerns. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 14104 March 6, 2014- Regular City Commission Meeting March 6, 2014 - City Commission Workshop March 13, 2014- City Commission Workshop A motion was made by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Vice-Mayor Eckian, to Approve the Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Vice-Mayor Eckian; Commissioner Holland; Commissioner LeHeup-Smith; Commissioner Muenzmay; and Mayor Bob III. AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD Emily Lee, 705 E. Washington Ave. and representing the Bates Avenue Neighborhood Improvement Council, thanked the Commission for their participation in the opening and support of the new Community Garden. She commented on the Council's efforts to combat childhood obesity and invited the public to participate in the garden. She stated the plots are being offered for a cost of $20. Gregory Lucas, 215 Laurel Oak Dr. and one of the dealers from the City's farmer's market, thanked the Commission for the opportunity and asked that it be continued. He noted problems with the weather during the time it was open and conflicts with other open markets. He recommended that it be scheduled for a different day of the week and later in the day. · City of Eustis, Florida Page 1 Printed on 312812014 City Commission Meeting Minutes - Final March 20, 2014 IV. CONSENT AGENDA 14100 Resolution No. 14-20: Foreclosure Authorization- 1411 Johnson Street, Case #13-033 14101 Resolution No. 14-21: Release of Lien, 836 Edgewater Circle 14102 Acceptance of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Year Ended September 30, 2013 The Commission commented on the answer to the Management Letter in the CAFR and expressed concern regarding the statement about "adjusting business practices and personnel responsibilities as recommended by the third party consultant". It was stated that the Commission did not want to commit to whatever the third party consultant says in case the City does not think it is appropriate. Dianne Kramer, Acting City Manager, assured the Commission that the City would evaluate their recommendations prior to any implementation. The Commission confirmed with the City Attorney that the Consent Agenda did not need to be opened for public comment since an item was discussed. A motion was made by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner Muenzmay, to Approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Vice-Mayor Eckian; Commissioner Holland; Commissioner LeHeup-Smith; Commissioner Muenzmay; and Mayor Bob V. ORDINANCES, PUBLIC HEARINGS & QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS 14103 Resolution No. 14-22: Gateway Corridor Improvement Matching Grant Program Derek Schroth, City Attorney, announced Resolution No. 14-22: A Resolution ofthe City Commission of the City of Eustis, Florida; Establishing a Corridor Improvement Matching Grant Program and Authorizing the Use of $45,000 of the Economic Incentive Budget to Provide Funding for the Program. Dianne Kramer, Acting City Manager, explained the proposed matching grant program stating $45,000 would be allocated for the current budget year for matching grants to be used for facade improvements along the major corridors. She cited the area to be included in the program as follows: SR 19 from Hwy. 441 to Pendleton and Orange Avenue between Bay Street and Abrams Road. She reviewed some of the eligible expenses and noted that the grants would be awarded on a first come, first serve basis. The Commission discussed eligibility and asked if a property owner with more than one parcel could apply multiple times with Ms. Kramer stating that, as proposed, the program restricts each property owner to one award per year. The Commission discussed that additional properties would probably be rentals or commercial property. Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:15p.m. Kevin Jenness, 36309 Brendenshire Court, Grand Island, and Peddler's Wagon, expressed support for the program and concern regarding not allowing the funds to be used for landscaping. Sean Jenness, 25 E. Magnolia Ave. , expressed opposition to including parking lot paving and providing funding to private property owners that have not kept up their property. City of Eustis, Florida Page2 Printed on 312812014 City Commission Meeting Minutes - Final March 20, 2014 There being no further public comment, the hearing was closed at 6:17p.m. The Commission discussed the purpose of the program being to encourage property owners to bring properties up to code, allowing a percentage of the funds to be used for landscaping, staff providing guidance in the selection of plants to insure viability, and allowing irrigation as well if landscaping is to be included. A motion was made by Commissioner Muenzmay, seconded by Commissioner Holland, to approve Resolution No. 14-22 with the following amendments: Add landscaping and irrigation to the Eligible Expenditures with a $450 cap for the landscaping and remove Item #2 from the Program Guidelines. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Vice-Mayor Eckian ; Commissioner Holland; Commissioner LeHeup-Smith ; Commissioner Muenzmay; and Mayor Bob SECOND READING 14016 Ordinance No. 14-01: Voluntary Annexation- Northeast Corner of David Walker Dr. & Mt. Homer Rd. Mr. Schroth read Ordinance No. 14-01 by title on second and final reading: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Eustis, Florida; Voluntarily Annexing Approximately 25.51 Acres of Real Property Located on the Northeast Corner of David Walker Drive and Mt. Homer Road. Lori Barnes, Senior Planner, explained the request for annexation of the property which is under contract to be sold to the Unitarian Universalist Church for development as a church property and will be followed by the related comprehensive plan amendment and design district designation. Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:24p.m. There being no public comment, the hearing was closed at 6:24p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Vice-Mayor Eckian, to Adopt Ordinance No. 14-01 on second reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Vice-Mayor Eckian ; Commissioner Holland; Commissioner LeHeup-Smith ; Commissioner Muenzmay; and Mayor Bob 14017 Ordinance No. 14-02: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Large Scale) Northeast Corner of David Walker Dr. & Mt. Homer Rd. Mr. Schroth read Ordinance No. 14-02 by title on second and final reading: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Eustis, Lake County, Florida; Amending the City of Eustis Comprehensive Plan Pursuant to 163.3184 F.S.; Changing the Future Land Use of Approximately 25.51 Acres of Recently Annexed Real Property Located on the Northeast Corner of David Walker Dr. and Mt. Homer Rd. from Lake County Urban Low to "Mixed Commercial Residential" (MCR). Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:24p.m. There being no public comment, the hearing was closed at 6:24p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner LeHeup-Smith, to Adopt Ordinance No. 14-02 on second reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Vice-Mayor Eckian ; Commissioner Holland ; Commissioner LeHeup-Smith ; Commissioner Muenzmay; and Mayor Bob City of Eustis, Florida Page3 Printed on 312812014 City Commission Meeting Minutes - Final March 20, 2014 14018 Ordinance No. 14-03: Design District Map Amendment - Northeast Corner of David Walker Dr. & Mt. Homer Rd . Mr. Schroth read Ordinance No. 14-03 by title on second and final reading: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Eustis, Lake County, Florida; Assigning the Design District Designation of 25.51 Acres of Recently Annexed Real Property Located on the Northeast Corner of David Walker Drive and Mt. Homer Road as Suburban Neighborhood. Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:25p.m. There being no public comment, the hearing was closed at 6:25p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner LeHeup-Smith, to Adopt Ordinance No. 14-03 on second reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Vice-Mayor Eckian; Commissioner Holland; Commissioner LeHeup-Smith ; Commissioner Muenzmay; and Mayor Bob 14019 Ordinance No. 14-10: Voluntary Annexation- North Side of County Rd. 44, west of Gatch Road and East of Hicks Ditch Road Mr. Schroth read Ordinance No. 14-10 by title on second and final reading: An Ordinance ofthe City Commission of the City of Eustis, Florida; Voluntarily Annexing Approximately 11.09 Acres of Real Property Located on the North Side of County Road 44, West of Gatch Road and East of Hicks Ditch Road. He explained his recommendation that consideration of the ordinance be postponed until further notice and informed the audience they could speak now but the ordinance would be re-advertised and they would also be able to speak at that time. Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:26p.m. A. Kurt Ardaman, Fishback Dominick law firm, addressed the Commission as representative of John B. Smith and Robert T. Panuska, requesting postponement or denial of the ordinance and submitted copies of documents in opposition noting the documents also relate to Ordinances No. 14-11 and 14-12 as well. There being no further public comment, the hearing was closed at 6:27p.m. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Eckian, seconded by Commissioner Holland, to Continue Ordinance No. 14-10 until such time as the City Attorney and Acting City Manager are of the opinion it is ripe for consideration. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Vice-Mayor Eckian ; Commissioner Holland; Commissioner LeHeup-Smith ; Commissioner Muenzmay; and Mayor Bob 14020 Ordinance No. 14-11: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Large Scale) North Side of County Road 44, West of Gatch Road and East of Hicks Ditch Road Mr. Schroth read Ordinance No. 14-11 by title on second and final reading: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Eustis, Lake County, Florida, Amending the City of Eustis Comprehensive Plan Pursuant to 163.3184 F.S.; Changing the Future Land Use of Approximately 11.09 Acres of Recently Annexed Real Property Located on the North Side of County Road 44, West of Gatch Road and East of Hicks Ditch Road from Urban Low in Lake County to "Mixed Commercial Residential" (MCR) in the City. Mr. Schroth noted his recommendation that Ordinance No. 14-11 also be postponed indefinitely. He opened the public hearing at 6:28p.m. City of Eustis, Florida Page4 Printed on 312812014 City Commission Meeting Minutes - Final March 20, 2014 Mr. Ardaman stated his objection was as stated for Ordinance No. 14-10 and that the same submittals apply. There being no further public comment, Mr. Schroth closed the hearing at 6:29p.m. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Eckian, seconded by Commissioner Holland, to continue Ordinance No. 14-11 until such time as the City Attorney and Acting City Manager are of the opinion it is ripe for consideration. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Vice-Mayor Eckian; Commissioner Holland; Commissioner LeHeup-Smith; Commissioner Muenzmay; and Mayor Bob 14023 Ordinance No. 14-12: Design District Map Amendment - North Side of County Road 44 , West of Gatch Road and East of Hicks Ditch Road Mr. Schroth read Ordinance No. 14-12 by title on second and final reading: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Eustis, Lake County, Florida; Assigning the Design District Designation for 11.09 Acres of Recently Annexed Real Property Located on the North Side of County Road 44, West of Gatch Road and East of Hicks Ditch Road as Suburban Corridor. He noted his recommendation to also postpone Ordinance No. 14-12 and opened the public hearing at 6:29p.m. Mr. Ardaman stated his objection and submittals are the same as for Ordinances No. 14-10 and 14-11 . There being no further public comment, Mr. Schroth closed the hearing at 6:30p.m. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Eckian, seconded by Commissioner Holland, to continue Ordinance No. 14-12 until such time as the City Attorney and Acting City Manager are of the opinion it is ripe for consideration. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Vice-Mayor Eckian ; Commissioner Holland; Commissioner LeHeup-Smith; Commissioner Muenzmay; and Mayor Bob 14089 Ordinance No. 14-22: Special Event Permits Mr. Schroth read Ordinance No. 14-22 by title on second and final reading: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Eustis, Lake County, Florida, Replacing Article IV Special Events of Chapter 18 of the Eustis Code of Ordinances in its Entirety; Providing for Codification; and Providing for an Effective date. Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:31p.m. There being no public comment, the hearing was closed at 6:31p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner LeHeup-Smith, to Adopt Ordinance No. 14-22 on second reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Vice-Mayor Eckian ; Commissioner Holland; Commissioner LeHeup-Smith; Commissioner Muenzmay; and Mayor Bob FIRST READING 14083 Ordinance No. 14-17: Design District Map Amendment for City-Owned Parcel on the Southwest Corner of E. County Rd. 44 and Hicks Ditch Rd. City of Eustis, Florida Page5 Printed on 312812014 City Commission Meeting Minutes - Final March 20, 2014 Mr. Schroth read Ordinance No. 14-17 by title on first reading: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Eustis, Lake County, Florida; Amending the Design District Map; Changing the Design District Designation of Approximately 22.4 Acres of Real Property Located at the Southwest Corner of E. County Rd. 44 and Hicks Ditch Rd. from Rural District to Suburban Corridor. Mr. Schroth explained staff is also recommending continuance of Ordinance No. 14-17 due to a letter of objection that was delivered Sunday evening. Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:32p.m. Mr. Ardaman, Fishback Dominick law firm, presented three submittals including a letter addressed to the Mayor dated March 17, 2014, signed by Attorney Dan Langley, an email from Mr. Langley to Mr. Schroth and 20 maps. He stated their firm's request that the Commission either withdraw or deny Ordinances No. 14-17 and 14-18. There being no further public comment, the hearing was closed at 6:33p.m. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Eckian, seconded by Commissioner Holland, to Continue Ordinance No. 14-17 until such time as the City Attorney and Acting City Manager are of the opinion it is ripe for consideration. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Vice-Mayor Eckian ; Commissioner Holland; Commissioner LeHeup-Smith ; Commissioner Muenzmay; and Mayor Bob 14094 Ordinance No. 14-18: Design District Map Amendment for City-Owned Property South of CR 44 and West of Hicks Ditch Road Mr. Schroth read Ordinance No. 14-18 by title on first reading: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Eustis, Lake County, Florida; Amending the Design District Map to Correct Mapping Errors; Assigning the Design District Designations of Suburban Neighborhood and Suburban Corridor to Approximately 124.5 Acres of City-Owned Real Property Located South of CR 44 and West of Hicks Ditch Road. Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:34p.m. Mr. Ardaman stated his firm 's same objections and submittals from Ordinance No. 14-17 also apply to Ordinance No. 14-18. Joan Bryant, President of Trout Lake Nature Center, expressed opposition to Ordinance No. 14-18 citing the condition of the property and expressing environmental concerns. She asked the Commission deny the ordinance rather than postponing and asked the Commission consider turning control of the subject property over to the Nature Center. Mr. Schroth requested that the audience refrain from applauding or booing the public comments. Linda Bystrak, President of the Ocklawaha Audubon Society, expressed support for Ms. Bryant's comments and confirmed that Trout Lake has been rated the #1 most impaired lake in the Harris Chain of Lakes according to DEP with Lake Yale #2 and Lake Denham #3. She reported that the Lake County Water Authority has appropriated $150,000 to hire consultants to study all three lakes to determine the source of the pollution. She stated the Society will also be seeking grants to help resolve the surrounding pollution issues. She commented on property north of CR 44 that was recently transferred to Lake County from the St. John's River Water Management District to be developed as a park and urged the Commission to not allow any development on the property adjoining the Nature Center. Albert Sweidler, former professor of biology, expressed his concern for the environment and asked the motivation for the change. City of Eustis, Florida Page6 Printed on 312812014 City Commission Meeting Minutes - Final March 20, 2014 Mr. Schroth explained that the hearing is for the Commission to hear public comments and that the Commission and staff are not required to answer questions at that time . Ms. Kramer stated it would be better addressed during the re-advertised public hearing so that all of the information can be provided at that time as there have been some misunderstandings and without a full presentation there may continue to be misunderstandings. Charlene Edwards, County resident, expressed support for the statements made by Ms. Bryant. Taylor Lockwood, Mount Dora resident, commented on the possible effects of noise pollution on the wildlife at the Nature Center. There being no further public comment, the hearing was closed at 6:50p.m. The Commission clarified for the public that the property in question does not intrude on the Trout Lake Nature Center property and expressed support for the Nature Center. It was further explained that the City received letters from Attorney Langley as well as email correspondence and that the City Attorney has not had adequate time to evaluate those comments and issues. The Commission also commented on the sources of pollution in that area as well as in the Wekiva Basin Protection Area particularly from agricultural sources. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Eckian, seconded by Commissioner Holland, to continue Ordinance No. 14-18 until such time as the City Attorney and the Acting City Manager are of the opinion it is ripe for consideration. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Vice-Mayor Eckian ; Commissioner Holland ; Commissioner LeHeup-Smith; Commissioner Muenzmay; and Mayor Bob 14095 Ordinance No. 14-19: Design District Map Amendment for 215 E. Laurel Oak Drive Mr. Schroth read Ordinance No. 14-19 by title only on first reading: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Eustis, Lake County, Florida; Amending the Design District Map to Correct a Mapping Error; Assigning the Design District Designation of Suburban Neighborhood to Approximately 2.19 Acres of Real Property Located at 215 E. Laurel Oak Drive. Ms. Barnes explained staff discovered a number of errors in the City's design district map and the next three ordinances will address those errors. She emphasized that the changes are only to the design district designations and do not affect the allowed land uses which is covered by the future land use designation. She then reviewed the proposed change under Ordinance No. 14-19 stating that the subject property was annexed into the City in 1993 but was not shown on the design district map adopted in 2009 so it never received a design district designation . She stated that the proposed Suburban Neighborhood designation is consistent with the established development patterns in the area and compatible with the current use and the current land use designation. Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:59p.m. Gregory Lucas stated the property belongs to his parents and asked for an explanation of the proposed change. Ms. Barnes stated that the property owner was notified that the City was initiating the design district assignment. She explained that the property was inadvertently omitted when the Design District Map was created; therefore, the map must be amended to show that the property is in the City Limits and to provide a design district designation. Ms. Kramer explained that the ordinance does not change what the property owner can do with the property or any of the adjacent properties and merely places the property on the map. There being no further public comment, the hearing was closed at 7:01 p.m. City of Eustis, Florida Page 7 Printed on 312812014 City Commission Meeting Minutes - Final March 20, 2014 A motion was made by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner LeHeup-Smith, to Approve Ordinance No. 14-19 on First Reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Vice-Mayor Eckian ; Commissioner Holland; Commissioner LeHeup-Smith ; Commissioner Muenzmay; and Mayor Bob 14096 Ordinance No. 14-20: Design District Map Amendment for Northwest Corner of Waycross Ave. and Abrams Road Mr. Schroth read Ordinance No. 14-20 by title on first reading: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Eustis, Lake County, Florida; Amending the Design District Map to Correct a Mapping Error; Assigning the Design District Designation of Suburban Neighborhood to Approximately 5. 06 Acres of Real Property Located on the Northwest Corner of Waycross Ave. and Abrams Road. Ms. Barnes stated the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints exists on the property and it has a future land use designation of Public Institutional which permits a variety of civic and community uses. She added that the property is shown as Conservation on the design district map. She further stated the proposed designation is Suburban Neighborhood which is consistent with the established development pattern in the area and compatible with the current use and the Public Institutional/and use designation. Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 7:03p.m. There being no public comment, the hearing was closed at 7:03p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner LeHeup-Smith, to Approve Ordinance No. 14-20 on First Reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Vice-Mayor Eckian; Commissioner Holland; Commissioner LeHeup-Smith; Commissioner Muenzmay; and Mayor Bob 14097 Ordinance No. 14-21: Design District Map Amendment for 751 Old Mt. Dora Road Mr. Schroth read Ordinance No. 14-21 by title on first reading: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Eustis, Lake County, Florida; Amending the Design District Map to Correct Mapping Errors; Assigning the Design District Designation of Suburban Neighborhood to Approximately 8.33 acres of Real Property Located at 751 Old Mt. Dora Rd. Ms. Barnes explained there is a single family home currently on the property which has a future land use designation of Agricultural and which allows both agricultural uses and residential at a density of one dwelling unit per five acres. She stated the property is currently shown as Conservation and the proposed designation is Suburban Neighborhood which is consistent with the established development patterns in the area and compatible with the current use and the current land use designation. Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 7:04p.m. There being no public comment, the hearing was closed at 7:04p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner LeHeup-Smith, to Approve Ordinance No. 14-21 on First Reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Vice-Mayor Eckian ; Commissioner Holland; Commissioner LeHeup-Smith ; Commissioner Muenzmay; and Mayor Bob VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS- None City of Eustis, Florida PageS Printed on 312812014 City Commission Meeting Minutes - Final March 20, 2014 VII. COMMENTS City Commission Vice Mayor Eckian commented on the new Community Garden, announced an upcoming fishing tournament to be held as a fundraiser for the Eustis and Umatilla Boys & Girls Club and thanked the sponsors of the event. Commissioner LeHeup-Smith commented on the recent Wine-A-Fare benefit for the Lake Eustis Museum of Art and reported on her inaugural attendance at the Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting noting their preliminary numbers show a slight improvement over last year for Georgefest. She cited a variety of upcoming local events including Jazzfest, the Fire Dept. groundbreaking and the Amazing Race. She expressed support for the improvements to the City's special event permit application process. Commissioner Muenzmay clarified the upcoming fishing tournament is to benefit the children but would not include the children and commented on the Jazzfest. He noted that both Sean and Kevin Jenness were thanked at the Community Garden opening for their support. Vice Mayor Eckian clarified that the time for the Fire Station groundbreaking was 11 :00 a.m. City Manager Ms. Kramer introduced Bill Johnston, Wastewater Supervisor. Bill Johnston reported to the Commission on the recent award received by the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant by FDEP and distributed to the Commission copies of a newsletter announcing the award. Ms. Kramer reported on the City's property at 300 N. Bay Street stating the paperwork is being finalized to show the lot has been cleared by DEP. She noted a recent article in the Sentinel regarding Winter Park and four Lake County cities being tops in drawing buyers for homes which did not mention Eustis; however, the zip code referenced as #3 is actually in the City of Eustis. She announced Commissioner Holland will be receiving the 2014 Community Service Award for Leadership. Commissioner Muenzmay recognized City Attorney Derek Schroth, his firm and family for their support of the local organizations and events. City Attorney Mr. Schroth reported that the City would probably be sued again and cited the letters from March 17th and 18th. He noted that there are a number of individuals that were on the Commission that hired him that are now involved in the possible litigation. He stated he would not be comfortable with litigating against a former client and recommended bringing in another attorney to represent the City. He recommended Don Hemke and stated the City already has a contract with him; therefore, the Commission will just have to authorize the use of Mr. Hemke. He stated most of the issues raised thus far are Sunshine Law violation allegations and other issues outlined in the letters. Due to the quick turnaround time in responding to the filing of a lawsuit, he recommended the Commission go ahead and authorize involving Mr. Hemke in the event a lawsuit is filed. CONSENSUS: It was a consensus of the Commission to authorize Mr. Hemke to represent the City in the event of a lawsuit. Mayor Mayor Bob reported on the progress on the new school for Eustis Heights noting that she will be bringing some photos of the progress. City of Eustis, Florida Page9 Printed on 312812014 City Commission Meeting Minutes - Final March 20, 2014 VIII. ADJOURNMENT-7:20p.m. City Clerk *These minutes reflect the actions taken and portions of the discussion during the meeting. To review the entire discussion concerning any agenda item, go to www.eustis .org and click on the video for the meeting in question . A DVD of the entire meeting or CD of the entire audio recording or verbatim transcript of the meeting can be obtained from the office of the City Clerk for a fee. City of Eustis, Florida Page 10 Printed on 312812014

Agenda

City Hall City of Eustis, Florida 10 North Grove Street Post Office Drawer 68 Eustis, FL 32727-0068 Meeting Agenda City Commission Thursday, March 20, 2014 6:00 PM City Hall CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bob INVOCATION: Rev. Jim Baumgartner, Praise Cathedral Church of God PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Mayor Eckian ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF QUORUM AND PROPER NOTICE I. AGENDA UPDATE II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 14104 March 6, 2014 - Regular City Commission Meeting March 6, 2014 - City Commission Workshop March 13, 2014 - City Commission Workshop III. AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD IV. CONSENT AGENDA 14100 Resolution No. 14-20: Foreclosure Authorization - 1411 Johnson Street, Case #13-033 14101 Resolution No. 14-21: Release of Lien, 836 Edgewater Circle 14102 Acceptance of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Year Ended September 30, 2013 V. ORDINANCES, PUBLIC HEARINGS & QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS 14103 Resolution No. 14-22: Gateway Corridor Improvement Matching Grant Program SECOND READING City of Eustis, Florida Page 1 Printed on 3/20/2014 City Commission Meeting Agenda March 20, 2014 14017 Ordinance No. 14-02: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Large Scale) Northeast Corner of David Walker Dr. & Mt. Homer Rd. 14016 Ordinance No. 14-01: Voluntary Annexation - Northeast Corner of David Walker Dr. & Mt. Homer Rd. 14018 Ordinance No. 14-03: Design District Map Amendment - Northeast Corner of David Walker Dr. & Mt. Homer Rd. 14020 Ordinance No. 14-11: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Large Scale) North Side of County Road 44, West of Gatch Road and East of Hicks Ditch Road 14019 Ordinance No. 14-10: Voluntary Annexation - North Side of County Rd. 44, west of Gatch Road and East of Hicks Ditch Road 14023 Ordinance No. 14-12: Design District Map Amendment - North Side of County Road 44, West of Gatch Road and East of Hicks Ditch Road 14089 Ordinance No. 14-22: Special Event Permits FIRST READING 14083 Ordinance No. 14-17: Design District Map Amendment for City-Owned Parcel on the Southwest Corner of E. County Rd. 44 and Hicks Ditch Rd. 14094 Ordinance No. 14-18: Design District Map Amendment for City-Owned Property South of CR 44 and West of Hicks Ditch Road 14095 Ordinance No. 14-19: Design District Map Amendment for 215 E. Laurel Oak Drive 14096 Ordinance No. 14-20: Design District Map Amendment for Northwest Corner of Waycross Ave. and Abrams Road 14097 Ordinance No. 14-21: Design District Map Amendment for 751 Old Mt. Dora Road City of Eustis, Florida Page 2 Printed on 3/20/2014 City Commission Meeting Agenda March 20, 2014 VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS VII. COMMENTS City Commission City Manager City Attorney VIII. ADJOURNMENT This Agenda is provided to the Commission only as a guide, and in no way limits their consideration to the items contained hereon. The Commission has the sole right to determine those items they will discuss, consider, act upon, or fail to act upon. Changes or amendments to this Agenda may occur at any time prior to, or during the scheduled meeting. It is recommended that if you have an interest in the meeting, you make every attempt to attend the meeting. This Agenda is provided only as a courtesy, and such provision in no way infers or conveys that the Agenda appearing here is , or will be the Agenda considered at the meeting. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (Florida Statutes, 286.0105). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Clerk 48 hours prior to any meeting so arrangements can be made. Telephone (352) 483-5430 for assistance. City of Eustis, Florida Page 3 Printed on 3/20/2014

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