City Commission Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingEustis, FL · October 7, 2021
Minutes
APPROVED:11/4/2021
MINUTES
Regular City Commission Meeting
6:00 PM - Thursday, October 7, 2021 - City Hall
INVOCATION: MOMENT OF SILENCE WAS HELD
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: COMMISSIONER COBB
CALL TO ORDER: 6:07 P.M.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF QUORUM AND PROPER NOTICE
PRESENT: Commissioner Nan Cobb, Commissioner Willie Hawkins, Vice Mayor Emily
Lee, Commissioner Karen LeHeup-Smith and Mayor Michael Holland
1. AGENDA UPDATE: NONE
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 September 2, 2021 - Special City Commission Meeting
Moved by Vice Mayor Lee, seconded by Commissioner LeHeup-Smith, to approve
the Minutes as submitted. Motion carried by the following votes:
Ayes: Commissioner Cobb, Commissioner Hawkins, Vice Mayor Lee,
Commissioner LeHeup-Smith and Mayor Holland
3. AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD
3.1 Cindy Newton distributed handouts to the Commission regarding the Bates
Subdivision . She expressed concern regarding the compaction of the soil and the
effect on the aquifer. She asked the type of soil being used, how much is being
installed and where it is coming from .
Mayor Holland asked her to contact Lori Barnes, Development Services Director.
Daniel DiVenanzo addressed the Commission regarding the lack of a City
Manager. He cited the possibility of appointing one of the department heads as
the Acting City Manager. He expressed support for them selecting a good new
City Manager.
Gail Isaac Thomas announced the House of Laughter event would be held on
October 16th at Mieluz Grand Hall. She noted this is the sixth year they have
been holding the clean comedy show.
Yolanda Taylor read a prepared statement to the Commission regarding the East
Town CRA area. She asked for suspension of the "mow to own" program , ceasing
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the foreclosure of properties under code liens and stopping placement of any
retention areas in the East Town area. She distributed copies of her statement to
the Commission.
Lee Conger presented to the Commission a book by Randall Arendt, "Rural by
Design, Maintaining Small Town Character". She commented on the contents of
the book. She noted that the County will be inviting Mr. Arendt to a Countywide
workshop.
Jeremy Brown addressed the Commission regarding supply chain issues in the
country and world . He cited various economic issues. He asked if those issues
are being discussed within the City and commented on the possibility of inflation.
Darius Kerrison commented on the comedy show to be held on October 16th.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
4.1 Resolution Number 21-74: Approval of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant
4.2 Resolution Number 21-75: Purchase in excess of $50,000 for books and other
reading materials
4.3 Resolution Number 21-76: Approval of purchase in excess of $50,000 for
Customer Service postage costs
Moved by Commissioner Cobb, seconded by Vice Mayor Lee, to approve the
Consent Agenda as submitted. Motion carried by the following votes:
Ayes: Commissioner Cobb, Commissioner Hawkins, Vice Mayor Lee,
Commissioner LeHeup-Smith and Mayor Holland
5. ORDINANCES, PUBLIC HEARINGS & QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
5.1 Ordinance Number 21-10: Adopting Comprehensive Plan text amendment to
incorporate a Property Rights Element
Derek Schroth, City Attorney, read Ordinance Number 21-10 by title on second
reading: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Eustis, Florida,
amending the City of Eustis Comprehensive Plan 2010-2035 pursuant to Section
163.3184 of the Florida Statutes; providing for addition of a Property Rights
Element; providing for the repeal of ordinances inconsistent with this ordinance;
providing for conflicting provisions; and providing for severability and effective
date.
Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:26 p.m. There being no public
comment, the hearing was closed at 6:26 p.m.
Moved by Commissioner LeHeup-Smith, seconded by Commissioner Hawkins, to
adopt Ordinance Number 21-10 on second reading . Motion carried by the following
votes:
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Ayes: Commissioner Cobb, Commissioner Hawkins, Vice Mayor Lee,
Commissioner LeHeup-Smith and Mayor Holland
5.2 Ordinance Number 21-15: Voluntary Annexation of property located at the
northeast corner of Estes Road and Lake Lincoln Lane
Mr. Schroth read Ordinance Number 21-15 by title on second and final reading : An
Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Eustis, Florida, voluntarily
annexing approximately 5.2 acres of real property at the northeast corner of Estes
Road and Lake Lincoln Lane.
Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:27 p.m . There being no public
comment, the hearing was closed at 6:27 p.m.
Moved by Commissioner LeHeup-Smith , seconded by Vice Mayor Lee, to adopt
Ordinance Number 21-15 on second and final reading . Motion carried by the
following votes:
Ayes : Commissioner Cobb , Commissioner Hawkins, Vice Mayor Lee,
Commissioner LeHeup-Smith and Mayor Holland
5.3 Ordinance Number 21-16: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for property located
at the northeast corner of Estes Road and Lake Lincoln Lane
Mr. Schroth read Ordinance Number 21-16 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 163.3187 F.S.;
changing the future land use designation of approximately 5.2 acres of recently
annexed real property at the northeast corner of Estes Road and Lake Lincoln
Lane from Rural Transition in Lake County to Suburban Residential (SR) in the
City of Eustis.
Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:27 p.m .
The following individuals expressed opposition to the ordinance: 1) Cindy Newton;
and 2) Cathy Gonzalez.
There being no further public comment, the hearing was closed at 6:31 p.m.
Moved by Commissioner LeHeup-Smith , seconded by Vice Mayor Lee, to adopt
Ordinance Number 21-16 on final reading . Motion carried by the following votes:
Ayes: Commissioner Cobb, Commissioner Hawkins, Vice Mayor Lee,
Commissioner LeHeup-Smith and Mayor Holland
5.4 Ordinance Number 21-17: Design District Assignment property located at the
northeast corner of Estes Road and Lake Lincoln Lane
Mr. Schroth read Ordinance Number 21 -17 by title on second and final reading: An
Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Eustis, Lake County, Florida;
assigning the Suburban Neighborhood design district designation to approximately
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5.2 acres of recently annexed real property at the northeast corner of Estes Road
and Lake Lincoln Lane.
Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:31 p.m.
Cindy Newton expressed opposition to the ordinance stating the area is a high
recharge area with unique farmland and expressing concern regarding the effect
on the aquifer.
There being no further public comment, the hearing was closed at 6:33 p.m.
Moved by Commission LeHeup-Smith , seconded by Commissioner Hawkins, to
adopt Ordinance Number 21-17 on final reading . Motion carried by the following
votes:
Ayes: Commissioner Cobb, Commissioner Hawkins, Vice Mayor Lee,
Commissioner LeHeup-Smith and Mayor Holland
5.5 Consideration of Ordinances for property located on west side of Estes Road
(approximately 650 feet north of Bates Avenue)
Ordinance Number 21-18: Voluntary Annexation
Mr. Schroth read Ordinance Number 21-18 by title on second and final reading : An
Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Eustis , Florida , voluntarily
annexing approximately 4.69 acres of real property on the west side of Estes
Road (approximately 650 feet north of Bates Avenue).
Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. There being no public
comment, the hearing was closed at 6:34 p.m .
Moved by Commissioner Cobb, seconded by Vice Mayor Lee, to adopt Ordinance
Number 21-18 on second and final reading. Motion carried by the following votes:
Ayes: Commissioner Cobb, Commissioner Hawkins, Vice Mayor Lee,
Commissioner LeHeup-Smith and Mayor Holland
5.6 Ordinance Number 21 -19: Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Property located on
west side of Estes Road (approximately 650 feet north of Bates Avenue)
Mr. Schroth read Ordinance Number 21-19 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 163.3187 F.S.;
changing the future land use designation of approximately 4.69 acres of real
property on the west side of Estes Road (approximately 650 feet north of Bates
Avenue) from Rural Transition in Lake County to Suburban Residential (SR) in the
City of Eustis.
Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. There being no public
comment, the hearing was closed at 6:35 p.m.
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Moved by Commissioner Hawkins, seconded by Commissioner Cobb, to adopt
Ordinance Number 21-19 on final reading. Motion carried by the following votes:
Ayes: Commissioner Cobb, Commissioner Hawkins, Vice Mayor Lee,
Commissioner LeHeup-Smith and Mayor Holland
5.7 Ordinance Number 21-20: Design District Assignment - Property located on west
side of Estes Road (approximately 650 feet north of Bates Avenue)
Mr. Schroth read Ordinance Number 21-20 by title on second and final reading: An
Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Eustis, Lake County, Florida;
assigning the Suburban Neighborhood design district designation to approximately
4.69 acres of recently annexed real property on the west side of Estes Road
(approximately 650 feet north of Bates Avenue).
Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. There being no public
comment, the hearing was closed at 6:36 p.m.
Moved by Commissioner LeHeup-Smith, seconded by Vice Mayor Lee, to adopt
Ordinance 21-20 on final reading. Motion carried by the following votes:
Ayes: Commissioner Cobb, Commissioner Hawkins, Vice Mayor Lee,
Commissioner LeHeup-Smith and Mayor Holland
5.8 Consideration of Ordinances for Property Located at 2959 South Grove Street:
Ordinance Number 21-24 - Voluntary Annexation
Mr. Schroth read Ordinance Number 21-24 by title on second and final reading: An
Ordinance of the City Commission of the City Of Eustis, Florida, voluntarily
annexing approximately 0.83 acres of real property located at 2959 South Grove
Street.
Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. There being no public
comment, the hearing was closed at 6:37 p.m.
Moved by Commissioner Cobb, seconded by Vice Mayor Lee, to approve Ordinance
Number 21-24 on first reading. Motion carried by the following votes:
Ayes: Commissioner Cobb, Commissioner Hawkins, Vice Mayor Lee,
Commissioner LeHeup-Smith and Mayor Holland
5.9 Ordinance Number 21-25 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Property located
at 2959 South Grove Street
Mr. Schroth read Ordinance Number 21-25 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 163.3187 F.S.;
changing the future land use designation of approximately 0.83 acres of recently
annexed property, located at 2959 South Grove Street, from Urban Low in Lake
County to Suburban Residential in the City of Eustis.
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Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. There being no public
comment, the hearing was closed at 6:37 p.m.
Moved by Vice Mayor Lee, seconded by Commissioner LeHeup-Smith, to adopt
Ordinance Number 21-25 on final reading. Motion carried by the following votes:
Ayes: Commissioner Cobb , Commissioner Hawkins, Vice Mayor Lee,
Commissioner LeHeup-Smith and Mayor Holland
5.10 Ordinance Number 21-26 - Design District Assignment - Property located at 2959
South Grove Street
Mr. Schroth read Ordinance Number 21-26 by title on second and final reading: An
Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Eustis, Lake County, Florida;
assigning the Suburban Neighborhood design district designation to approximately
0.83 acres of real property, located at 2959 South Grove Street.
Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:38 p.m. There being no public
comment, the hearing was closed at 6:38 p.m.
Moved by Commissioner LeHeup-Smith, seconded by Commissioner Cobb, to
adopt Ordinance Number 21-26 on final reading . Motion carried by the following
votes :
Ayes: Commissioner Cobb, Commissioner Hawkins, Vice Mayor Lee,
Commissioner LeHeup-Smith and Mayor Holland
5.11 Consideration of Ordinances for Property Located on the West End of West
Seminole Avenue:
Ordinance Number 21-27 - Voluntary Annexation
Mr. Schroth read Ordinance Number 21-27 by title on second and final reading: An
Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Eustis, Florida, voluntarily
annexing approximately 0.26 acres of real property on the west end of W .
Seminole Avenue.
Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. There being no public
comment, the hearing was closed at 6:39 p.m.
Moved by Commissioner Cobb, seconded by Vice Mayor Lee, to adopt Ordinance
Number 21-27 on second reading. Motion carried by the following votes:
Ayes: Commissioner Cobb, Commissioner Hawkins, Vice Mayor Lee,
Commissioner LeHeup-Smith and Mayor Holland
5.12 Ordinance Number 21-28 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Property located
on west end of West Seminole Avenue
Mr. Schroth read Ordinance Number 21-28 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 163.3187 F.S.;
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changing the future land use designation of approximately 0.26 acres of recently
annexed real property on the west end of W. Seminole Avenue from Urban Low in
Lake County to Suburban Residential (SR) in the City of Eustis.
Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. There being no public
comment, the hearing was closed at 6:40 p.m .
Moved by Commissioner Cobb, seconded by Commissioner Hawkins, to adopt
Ordinance Number 21-28 on final reading. Motion carried by the following votes:
Ayes: Commissioner Cobb, Commissioner Hawkins, Vice Mayor Lee,
Commissioner LeHeup-Smith and Mayor Holland
5.13 Ordinance Number 21-29 - Design District Assignment - Property located on west
end of West Seminole Avenue
Mr. Schroth read Ordinance Number 21-29 by title on second and final reading: An
Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Eustis, Lake County, Florida;
assigning the Suburban Neighborhood design district designation to approximately
0.26 acres of recently annexed real property on the west end of W . Seminole
Avenue .
Mr. Schroth opened the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. There being no public
comment, the hearing was closed at 6:40 p.m.
Moved by Commissioner Hawkins, seconded by Commissioner LeHeup-Smith, to
adopt Ordinance Number 21-29 on final reading . Motion carried by the following
votes:
Ayes: Commissioner Cobb, Commissioner Hawkins, Vice Mayor Lee,
Commissioner LeHeup-Smith and Mayor Holland
6. OTHER BUSINESS
6.1 Appointment of a CRA Review Committee and discussion of process
Tom Carrino, Economic Development Director, cited discussion at the last
Commission meeting regarding the need to establish a process to review the CRA
and the vision for the CRA. The Mayor had requested that Commissioners bring
names for appointment as representatives to a review committee. He also asked
the Commission to discuss the process to be used for the review noting that it
probably would involve multiple meetings and possibly professional assistance.
He noted CRA documents that were provided to the Commission and reviewed the
history of the development and subsequent extension of the CRA for another 30
years. He commented on a public input meeting held in 2017 and subsequent
survey that was held to help establish goals and prioritize those goals. He
suggested that might be a type of process to use again. He explained the first
CRA plan was done in 1990, a 2002 plan update was done but never actually
adopted. He then noted that in 2008-2009 the CRA was technically split in two
and the City prepared a downtown master plan and a separate marketing piece
and slide presentation for the east side of the CRA. He explained that in 2016 the
City adopted a whole new plan to completely replace the 1990 plan rather than
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just updating and amending. He commented on the expansion of the CRA with a
finding of necessity to include Sharps Mobile Home Park and a couple of other
parcels into the CRA. He added they have also been provided the following
documents: 1) 2017 public meeting summary; 2) summary of the hardcopy and
on line survey; 3) an analysis of five years of expenses from the east and west
sides of the CRA; 4) an analysis of the revenue generated by the east and west
side of the CRA; and 5) a list of all the affiliated ordinances and resolutions. He
summarized the intent of the process. He then indicated the same information
would be provided to the community representatives to the committee. He stated
they need to determine the process for the review, determining a vision for the
CRA, determining what the public wants in the CRA and how to budget for what is
desired in the CRA.
Commissioner LeHeup-Smith asked for clarification of the Committee and whether
or not the Commissioners would be part of the Committee and would staff
members be involved.
Discussion was held regarding the Commission being part of the Committee with
Mr. Schroth confirming that if more than one Commissioner sits on the committee
then it would be a Sunshine committee. He stated if it is just a fact-finding
committee it would not be under the Sunshine; however, if they want them to make
recommendations, then it would.
Mayor Holland expressed his thought process noting that many people do not
know the boundaries of the CRA and what the purpose of a CRA is. He
commented on the need to regrow the business district in the east CRA and the
need for buy-in from the east CRA community. He stated the Commission needs
to know what those residents will support in that area. He added he would be fine
with just community members or having Commissioners sit in as well.
Commissioner Hawkins expressed agreement with Mayor Holland and support for
Commissioners being a part of the committee.
Commissioner Cobb expressed support for the Commission being a part of the
Committee noting how complex the issue is and citing the need to regrow the
business district.
Vice Mayor Lee stated she wanted the Commission to be part of the committee
but wanted to wait to appoint individuals until they have more direction.
Commissioner LeHeup-Smith stated she would prefer to see the committee be
made up of community members but would bow to the will of the Commission.
Mr. Carrino suggested doing something like the 2017 community meeting to get
public input and also having a more formal process with the committee and
Commission.
Mayor Holland asked all of the Commissioners to present their names for the
committee to Mr. Carrino by close of business Friday.
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Mr. Carrino indicated there may be a few more documents to come citing the
waterfront plan from 1995 which he could not initially find. He noted it would have
been negated by adoption of the 2016 plan .
6.2 Direction on negotiating an agreement with the Atrium Management Team for the
sale and redevelopment of the former Florida Hospital Waterman site
Mr. Carrino cited the lack of approval of the previous draft agreement and noted
the discussion at the last Commission meeting regarding continuing to negotiate
with Atrium. He asked for further direction regarding how to continue the
negotiations. He asked that the Commissioners provide to him their concerns
regarding the draft agreement. He noted previous concerns expressed about
parking being reserved in the Lake Mechanical parking lot, the timeline, ownership
style such as townhomes and condominiums versus apartments, and corporate
financials for the development team. He asked what they would like staff to begin
working on. He stated that he met with one Commissioner and heard their
concerns. He ind icated he would also be willing to meet with the other
Commissioners individually to hear their concerns or they can discuss the
concerns that night. He indicated the Atrium representatives are also willing to
meet individually or address questions that night.
Vice Mayor Lee expressed concern about giving away the first lot. She stated she
would prefer a lease for that lot. She also expressed support for townhomes,
receiving financials and settling the parking issue.
Commissioner LeHeup-Smith expressed support for the agreement as submitted .
Commissioner Cobb ind icated she would like a private meeting.
Commissioner Hawkins stated he had already had a meeting.
Mayor Holland requested that Commissioner Hawkins sit it on any negotiations
with staff.
6.3 Appointment of an Acting City Manager
Bill Howe, Acting City Manager, noted that his appointment is only through
October 15th; therefore, the Commission needs to appointment an Acting City
Manager to serve until the new City Manager is selected. He indicated they would
also need to establish an appropriate salary for the interim manager. He stated
that City policy is to provide a 10% increase to an employee acting in a higher
capacity. He noted an error in the staff report regarding Diane Kramer's
compensation when serving as interim manager.
Mayor Holland asked if Mr. Howe would be willing to serve past October 15th with
Mr. Howe responding that he has concerns regarding fulfilling his normal duties
while serving as acting .
CONSENSUS: Following discussion , it was a consensus to appoint Tom Carrino
as Acting City Manager.
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The Commission asked about Ms. Kramer's interim salary noting it was increased
twice with Mr. Howe explaining that she was initially increased by the standard
10% and then when it was determined the search process would be extended they
further increased her salary to $125,000.
The Commission asked what a 10% increase would bring Mr. Carrino's salary to
with Mr. Howe responding $125,784 and the previous City Manager was
$156,000. It was noted that Mr. Carrino could continue to do both jobs.
CONSENSUS: It was a consensus of the Commission to increase his salary to
$135,000 and for the appointment to commence October 15th.
6.4 City Manager selection process
Mr. Howe reviewed the Commission's options in proceeding with the City Manager
selection process. He stated they could use one of the following processes: 1)
Turn the process over to an executive search firm, which has been done in the
past and which other area cities are currently doing. He commented on the cost
for the last search of $25,000 and the benefits of using a search firm. 2) Conduct
the search inhouse using City staff; however, while he has hired thousands of
employees he has never hired a City Manager. He indicated that staff could
expedite the process in getting proposals in and getting the proposals to the
Commission . He indicated he could meet with the Commissioners individually to
discuss the desired qualifications. He distributed to the Commissioners
information regarding the last selection process and the criteria for the applicants.
He stated that would need to be done whether using a search firm or conducting
the process internally.
Mayor Holland noted he had discussed using staff with Mr. Howe but, after looking
at the information, he expressed support using an outside firm. He commented
negatively on the last process with the Waters Group.
CONSENSUS: It was a consensus to utilize an executive search firm.
Mr. Howe stated he would be meeting with the Commissioners individually and
indicating he would bring information forward regarding available search firms.
Discussion was held regarding looking at the applicants from Mount Dora and
Clermont as well.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
7.1 Commissioner Cobb noted she previously asked about encroachment issues with
Sharp's Mobile Home Park with Mr. Schroth indicating there are lots of
nonconforming issues. He stated most are public record and noted there are other
issues as well. He stated they can require that the seller disclose those.
Commissioner Cobb asked if Mr. Schroth could contact the County since a
number of the issues also involve them. Mr. Schroth indicated that the City could
make a potential buyer aware of any encroachments. He explained that in a
commercial environment they are not legally bound to make those disclosures but
the City could disclose to any potential buyer.
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Commissioner Cobb noted the park was previously planned to be purchased by
the City and incorporated into Ferran Park.
Mr. Schroth indicated they could also alert the owner of the City's intent to disclose
and any broker for the property, if they are using a broker.
CONSENSUS: It was a consensus of the Commission to have the City Attorney
disclose to any potential buyer that there are issues and present to them the facts
of the property as known by the City.
Commissioner Hawkins asked to have discussion about hiring a grantwriter.
Vice Mayor Lee asked to have information regarding the cemetery with Mayor
Holland noting that there are funds in the new budget to purchase the equipment
so it will take time for them to get that started .
Vice Mayor Lee asked to obtain additional information regarding the history of the
mow to own program and to receive the information prior to the Commission
meeting.
City Clerk Mary Montez indicated that the information would be included as part of
the agenda packet and would be distributed the Friday before the meeting.
8. COMMENTS
8.1 City Commission - None
8.2 City Manager - None
8.3 City Attorney
Mr. Schroth noted that SpenceTF has requested that the City meet with them. He
recommended that the City meet and see what they have to say. He indicated
they have expressed their intent to go back to their contractual terms. He stated
his opinion that the representative terminated the contract when he walked out and
said "you can have your own property". He explained the City responded that the
City indicated they thought they terminated the contract. He stated that their
attorney later retracted that termination . He noted that their attorney was not
present at the meeting.
CONSENSUS: It was a consensus of the Commission to allow the City Attorney to
handle the situation.
8.4 Mayor
Mayor Holland reported on the recent JPA working group meeting. He noted they
spoke about the proposed lawsuit. He stated he presented the draft agreement to
Commissioner Parks that was worked out by City and County staff. He
announced that another meeting has been scheduled for October 18th at 1 p.m.
Commissioner Cobb commented positively on the exchange at the meeting. She
noted Commissioner Parks told her he thought they could reach an agreement in
six months or less. She noted they also commented on the use of overlays.
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Ms . Montez noted an email from the County regarding Randall Arendt attending
the October 18th meeting telephonically.
Discussion was held regarding rescheduling the second reading of the Thrill Hill
ordinances with Mr. Schroth noting that the Vice Mayor had previously requested
that it be brought back sooner than February. Vice Mayor Lee indicated she
wanted to continue to think about it and it was agreed she would inform the Acting
City Manager and City Clerk if she wanted it to be scheduled sooner.
Mayor Holland announced that the high school has asked if the Commission can
ride in the homecoming parade. It was determined that three commissioners
would ride in the parade .
Commissioner Cobb thanked the public and staff for their assistance with the
cleanup on Northshore Drive. She cited various issues that were identified during
the cleanup and that staff would be working on but that may take a while.
Commissioner LeHeup-Smith presented a copy of the County's proposed re-
districting with Mayor Holland announcing that he would be attending those
meetings.
Ms. Montez noted dates for the hearings had been released that afternoon and
stated she would ask Kristina Rosenburg to place the information on the City's
website and she would post them as public meetings for the Commission.
Mayor Holland commented on the Commission's efforts to work together for the
good of the community and thanked everyone for attending .
9. ADJOURNMENT: 7:30 P.M.
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MICHAEL L. HOLLAND
City Clerk Mayor/Commissioner
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