Commission Meeting

23718 W US HWY 27 Telephone: (386) 454-1416 High Springs, Florida 32643 Facsimile: (386) 454-2126 Web: highsprings.gov HIGH SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 26, 2026 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Miller called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. ROLL CALL CITY COMMISSION: Mayor Andrew Miller – Present Vice Mayor Wayne Bloodsworth – Present Commissioner Katherine Weitz - Present Commissioner Tristan Grunder – Present Commissioner Chad Howell – Present STAFF PRESENT: Angela Stone, City Clerk Kiersten Ballou, City Attorney Jeremy Marshall, City Manager Ashley Mauldin, Executive Assistant Antoine Sheppard, Police Chief Joseph Peters, Fire Chief Kevin Mangan, PIO INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation by Vice Mayor Wayne Bloodsworth. Pledge of Allegiance APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner Weitz motions to approve the agenda. Commissioner Howell seconded. Motion carried 5-0. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: 1. MINUTES OF THE MARCH 12, 2026, COMMISSION MEETING. COMMISSION AGENDA MARCH 26, 2026 PAGE 2 of 6 Commissioner Howell motioned to approve the consent agenda for the March 26th Commission Meeting. Commissioner Grunder seconded. Motion carried 5-0. (E) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (F) UNFINISHED BUSINESS (G) CITIZEN REQUESTS AND COMMENTS – FOR ISSUES NOT ON AGENDA (PLEASE STATE NAME FOR THE RECORD – LIMIT COMMENTS TO 5 MINUTES) David Linch thanks City Manager Marshall for delaying the sale of the Boy Scouts building. High Springs Brewing is using the High Springs name to promote a product that kills 7,000 people each day. Urges the Commission to not get rid of the Police or Fire Department. Kelly Potter understands the budgetary issues and doesn’t feel getting rid of the Police and Fire Department is a proper option. Gary Busby discusses going through the same thing in Newberry. Growth is happening. It’s not good to take away something that is working. Micayla a 20-year resident discusses budgetary cuts for Police and Fire, and the number of calls responded to. Shares her experience after an accident with the Police and Fire Department. Doesn’t want the city to cut Police or Fire. Jessica Whitten a 13-year resident personally knows majority of the cops and the fire department in this town as well as the children. Fully supports the Police and Fire Department. COMMISSIONER RESPONSE: None. (H) NEW BUSINESS 1. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND ACT ON FIRST ADDENDUM AND EXTENSION TO SOLID WASTE AGREEMENT. Attorney Ballou discusses the Addendum with the changes to the Commission. Commissioner Weitz confirms there are no financial changes other than the CPI rate in 2027. Sue Weller discusses current charges and CPI increases. Asks what makes up the administrative costs. Wants a breakdown, if possible, of how that money is used. Section 3.7 of the contract how is it decided that a multiple dwelling unit is in fact a residential unit? 8YD COMMISSION AGENDA MARCH 26, 2026 PAGE 3 of 6 Dumpster is $311 yet for 18 units at $30.75 that’s like $500 and some odd dollars. There is a difference of $17.32 per unit that these people are paying more than what waste pro appears to be charging the city and I’m not so sure that is fair. Think it needs to be looked into. Commissioner Grunder motions to approve the Addendum to the Solid Waste Agreement. Commissioner Howell seconded the motion. Motion passes 5-0 2. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND ACT ON RESOLUTION NO. 2026-H, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND TETRA TECH, INC. FOR DISASTER DEBRIS MONITORING SERVICES; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY APPROVING SAID AGREEMENT; RECOGNIZING THE AUTHORITY OF THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND BIND THE CITY TO SAID AGREEMENT; DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND BIND THE CITY TO SAID AGREEMENT; REPEALING ALL PRIOR RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFEECTIVE DATE. Attorney Ballou reads the Resolution. Discusses and explains with the Commission. Commissioner Grunder motions to approve Resolution 2026-H. Commissioner Howell seconded. Roll Call: Mayor Miller – Yes Vice Mayor Bloodsworth – Yes Commissioner Grunder - Yes Commissioner Howell – Yes Commissioner Weitz - Yes Motion passes 5-0 3. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND ACT ON RESOLUTION NO. 2026-I, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THOMPSON CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC. FOR DISASTER DEBRIS MONITORING SERVICES; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY APPROVING SAID AGREEMENT; RECOGNIZING THE AUTHORITY OF THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND BIND THE CITY TO SAID AGREEMENT; DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND BIND THE CITY TO SAID AGREEMENT; REPEALING ALL PRIOR RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFEECTIVE DATE. Attorney Ballou reads the Resolution and discusses with the Commission. Commissioner Howell motions to approve Resolution 2026-I. Commissioner Grunder seconded. Roll Call: Vice Mayor Bloodsworth – Yes Commissioner Grunder – Yes Commissioner Howell – Yes COMMISSION AGENDA MARCH 26, 2026 PAGE 4 of 6 Commissioner Weitz – Yes Mayor Miller - Yes Motion passes 5-0 4. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND ACT ON RESOLUTION NO. 2026-J, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CERES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL, REDUCTION, AND DISPOSAL SERVICES; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY APPROVING SAID AGREEMENT; RECOGNIZING THE AUTHORITY OF THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND BIND THE CITY TO SAID AGREEMENT; DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND BIND THE CITY TO SAID AGREEMENT; REPEALING ALL PRIOR RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFEECTIVE DATE. Attorney Ballou reads the Resolution and discusses with the Commission. Commissioner Grunder motions to approve Resolution 2026-J. Commissioner Howell seconded Roll Call: Commissioner Grunder - Yes Commissioner Howell - Yes Commissioner Weitz – Yes Mayor Miller – Yes Vice Mayor Bloodsworth – Yes Motion passes 5-0 5. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND ACT ON RESOLUTION NO. 2026-K, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CROWDER-GULF JOINT VENTURE, INC. FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL, REDUCTION, AND DISPOSAL SERVICES; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY APPROVING SAID AGREEMENT; RECOGNIZING THE AUTHORITY OF THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND BIND THE CITY TO SAID AGREEMENT; DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND BIND THE CITY TO SAID AGREEMENT; REPEALING ALL PRIOR RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFEECTIVE DATE. Attorney Ballou reads the Resolution and discusses with the Commission. Commissioner Howell motions to approve Resolution 2026-K. Vice Mayor Bloodsworth seconded. Roll Call: Commissioner Howell - Yes Commissioner Weitz - Yes Mayor Miller – Yes Vice Mayor Bloodsworth – Yes COMMISSION AGENDA MARCH 26, 2026 PAGE 5 of 6 Commissioner Grunder – Yes Motion passes 5-0 6. DISCUSSION ON THE WATER TOWER PROPERTY. Attorney Ballou provides background on the project to the Commission. Commissioner Grunder is for looking into selling the property. Commissioner Grunder makes a motion to look into selling the water tower property. Commissioner Weitz seconded the motion. Motion Passes 5-0 7. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND ACT ON ORDINANCE 2026-02, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO PERMIT ALTERNATES ON THE PLAN BOARD; AMENDING APPENDIX B, ARTICLE X, PART 10.02.00 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES ON THE PLAN BOARD; ESTABLISHING QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS OF THE ALTERNATE MEMBERS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attorney Ballou reads Ordinance 2026-02 and discusses with the Commission. Rick Testa explains that the plan board didn’t ask for this Ordinance. Vice Mayor Bloodsworth my goal was to have alternates for possible future board members for education and Government involvement purposes. Commissioner Grunder in agreement with Vice Mayor Bloodsworth. Commissioner Weitz motions to approve Ordinance 2026-02 with the provision that we remove voting rights unless and until there is a vacancy on the plan board. Commissioner Howell Seconded the motion. Roll Call: Commissioner Weitz – Yes Mayor Miller – Yes Vice Mayor – Yes Commissioner Grunder – Yes Commissioner Howell - Yes Motion passes 5-0 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT/UPDATE: Attorney Ballou nothing. CITY MANAGER REPORT/UPDATE: COMMISSION AGENDA MARCH 26, 2026 PAGE 6 of 6 Marshall – Nothing. STAFF UPDATE: COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Howell brings up local citizens united to help people be more knowledgeable about the Florida League of Cities and what has happened in the legislative and everything else. It gives you the ability to be a voice and be heard in Tallahassee so sign up and get involved. Commissioner Weitz discusses impact fees for water and wastewater. The Attorney and Commission have in depth discussions on impact fee funds, new development income, and getting the survey needed to raise impact fees. VICE MAYOR: Bloodsworth – Discusses the debt of the city and interest rates. Budget workshop date. 2024 Audit will be completed by the end of April. MAYOR: Miller asks about leasing the canoe outpost. Employee of the week is Ashley. MOTION TO ADJOURN. Mayor Miller at 7:53 PM.