City Commission and CRA Board Workshop

On Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., the City of Wauchula Commission met for its regular scheduled workshop. Nadaskay called the workshop to order. Commissioners present were Anne Miller, Mayor Pro-Tem Russell Smith, Mayor Keith Nadaskay, Sherri Albritton, and Gary Smith. Also present were City Manager Olivia Minshew, Assistant City Manager Sandee Braxton, Assistant Chief of Police Tom Fort, Community Development Director Kyle Long, Community Redevelopment Agency Director Jessica Newman, Director of Project Management and Procurement Ward Grimes, City Attorney Kristie Hatcher-Bolin, Code Enforcement Officer Raina Bergens, and City Clerk Stephanie Camacho. Nadaskay gave the virtual meeting statement. Code Enforcement Updates Bergens provided an overview of opened and closed code enforcement cases from 10/1/24-1/31/25, including property liens filed. Food Truck Park Discussion Long explained that, because the discussion regarding a potential food truck park in the downtown area was brought before the Commission at a previous meeting, Marisa Barmby with Central Florida Regional Planning Council researched this topic and prepared a presentation with a variety of ideas for consideration. Barmby presented the options to the Commission. There was much discussion on this topic. Ordinance 2025-01 Hearing Procedures Regarding Dangerous Dogs Fort presented the ordinance to adopt hearing procedures consistent with Florida Statutes pertaining to dangerous dog classifications. Fort explained there were incidents involving a resident’s dog that presented a need to create the procedures. Ordinance 2025-02 Solid Waste Rate Changes Braxton presented the ordinance with rate modifications based on the direction previously given by the Commission. Braxton explained this ordinance included the City’s 5-year rate schedule to ensure equitable pricing among all solid waste customer classes. Resolution 2025-02 FDOT Maintenance Agreement Minshew presented the resolution to renew the existing agreement with FDOT for the City to continue maintaining the right of way on US Highway 17 between Will Duke Road and KD Revell Road, and on Main Street from US Highway 17 to Griffin Road. Quarterly Financial Report Braxton presented the report to the Commission. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT No report. CITY MANAGER REPORT Report given. CITY COMMISSIONER REPORTS No report. Nadaskay closed the Commission workshop and opened the CRA workshop. Krause Services Extension Request Newman presented the request for the Board to consider extending the contract for lawncare services, per the terms of the agreement. CRA RFQ 25-01 Professional Engineering Services Newman presented the bid documents to the Board. CRA RFQ 25-02 Professional Planning Services Newman presented the bid documents to the Board. With no further business to discuss, Nadaskay adjourned the workshop at 6:41 p.m. Richard K. Nadaskay, Jr., Mayor Stephanie Camacho, City Clerk