City of Groveland Minutes City Council Meeting Monday, April 15, 2024  The Groveland City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 15, 2024 in the E.L. Puryear Building located at 243S.Lake Avenue, Groveland, FL 34736. Mayor Evelyn Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. with the following members present: Vice Mayor Mike Radzik, Council Members Richard Skyzinski, and Dina Sweatt. City officials present were City Manager Mike Hein, City Clerk Virginia Wright, Sergeant-At-Arms Chief Shawn Ramsey and City  Attorney Anita Geraci-Carver.  Council Member Barbara Gaines had an excused absence.  As an alternate option the public was provided the opportunity to attend the April 15, 2024 City Council Meeting virtually in listen/watch mode only. A public notice with instructions to participate was posted to the City's website under "public notices" at www.groveland-f.gv. and in the display  board at City Hall. OPENING CEREMONIES  a. Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Sweatt  b. Invocation provided by Pastor Jorge Mulet, Hope International Church  GUEST SPEAKER, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS  Proclamation - Arbor Day  Mayor Wilson read the proclamation into the record in its entirety. Mayor Wilson read the proclamation into the record in its entirety.  Proclamation - World Migratory Bird Day  Mayor Wilson presented both proclamations to Valeria Yon/Natural Resources Specialist,  Community Development Department.  CONSENT AGENDA  Mayor Wilson requested a motion remove and continue the following Consent Agenda items:  Item D. Ordinance 2024-8: Hub Steel Rezoning - First Reading  Item E. Resolution 2024-34: Approving Utility Agreement between the City of Groveland and Stanley Martin Homes, LLC, known as Peachtree Hills, relating to the development to be constructed west ofSR 19, north of O'Brien Road, South of East Dewey Robbins Road,  north of the Florida Tumpike  1    APRIL 15, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Motion: Council Member Skyzinski moved to approve the continuance of Consent Agenda Item D. Ordinance 2024-8: Hub Steel Rezoning - First Reading and Item E. Resolution 2024-34: Approving Utility Agreement between the City of Groveland and Stanley Martin Homes, LLC, known as Peachtree Hills, relating to the development to be constructed west of SR1 19, north of O'Brien Road, South of East Dewey Robbins Road, north of the  Florida Turnpike; seconded by Council Member Sweatt.  Public Comment: None.  Motion passed with all Council Members present voting aye.  CONSENT AGENDA Consideration of Approval:  A. April 1, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  B. Ordinance 2024-6: Hub Steel Expansion Annexation - First Reading  An Ordinance extending and increasing the corporate limits of the City of Groveland, County of Lake, State of Florida, pursuant to the voluntary annexation provisions of section 171.044, Florida Statutes (2023); annexing 51.41 +/- acres of real property not embraced within the present limits of the City of Groveland; providing for findings; providing for legal description and a map; directing the City Manager to record certified copies of this ordinance after approval with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the County Manager of Lake County, and the Secretary of the State of Florida; providing for conflicts and severability; providing for scriveners errors; setting an effective date.  A request to annex Hub Steel within the city limits of Groveland.  C. Ordinance 2024-7: Hub Steel Expansion Comprehensive Plan Amendment - First An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Lake County, Florida, amending the City of Groveland's Comprehensive Plan pursuant to 163.3184, Florida Statutes, by amending the Future Land Use designation from Lake County Industrial to City of Groveland Employment Center on the Future Land Use Map for the herein described properties consisting of 51.41+/- acres; authorizing the City Manager to amend said comprehensive plan; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for severability and scrivener's errors; providing for an effective date; and providing for the forwarding of this ordinance to the Florida Department of Commerce. A request to change the future land use designation from Lake County Industrial to City of Groveland Employment Center of property owned Treetops ML59AC, LLC. The property consists of 51.41 +/- acres, generally located on the west side of State Road  Reading  19, south ofUS HWY27, in the Ford Commerce Park.  2    APRIL 15, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  D. Ordinance 2024-8: Hub Steel Rezoning - First Reading  An Ordinance oft the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, to change the zoning from Lake County Industrial to City of Groveland Light Industrial fort the herein described property owned by Treetops ML59AC, LLC and located on Republic Drive, south ofUS HWY 27, east of Villa City Road and west of State Road 19; directing the City Manager to amend the zoning map as herein provided after the passage of this ordinance; providing for severability; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and is to be continued)  scrivener's error, and providing for an effective date.  A request to rezone 51.41 +/- acres from Lake County Industrial to City of Groveland E. Resolution 2024-34: Approving Utility Agreement between the City of Groveland and Stanley Martin Homes, LLC, known as Peachtree Hills, relating to the development to be constructed west of SR 19, north of O'Brien Road, South of A resolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, approving the utility agreement between the City of Groveland and Stanley Martin Homes, LLC, relating to the property known as Peachtree Hills located west of SR 19, north of O'Brien Road, south of East Dewey Robbins Road, north of Florida's Turnpike, Groveland, Florida; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; providing for an effective date. (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and is to be continued)  Light Industrial.  East Dewey Robbins Road, north of the Florida Turnpike  City Clerk Wright read the title and headnote for Ordinance 2024-6 and Ordinance 2024-7 into  the record.  Motion: Council Member Skyzinski moved to approve the Consent Agenda  as read into the record; seconded by Vice Mayor Radzik.  Public Comment: None.  Motion passed with all Council Members present voting aye.  OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS  1. Ordinance 2024-1: FY2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment- - First Reading An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, pursuant to Section 5.03(c) of the City of Groveland Charter amending the budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year by increasing and/or decreasing various line items, received and incurred after the original budget was approved; and providing for an effective date. City Clerk Wright read the title and head note for Ordinance 2024-1 into the record.  3    APRIL 15, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Motion: Council Member Sweatt moved to approve Ordinance 2024-1: FY2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment - First Reading; seconded by  Council Member Skyzinski. Public Comment: None.  Motion passed with all Council Members present voting aye.  2. Ordinance 2024-10: FY2023-2024 Third CRA Budget Amendment- - First An Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Groveland, Florida, Pursuant to Section 6.03 of the City Charter Amending the Budget For the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year as it relates to the CRA Budget to reflect increases and decreases in expenditures in the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year in the Community Redevelopment Agency Fund, after the original budget was approved, providing for scrivener's errors, conflicts, severability, City Clerk Wright read the title and head note for Ordinance 2024-10 into the record.  Reading  and providing for an effective date.  Motion: Vice Mayor Radzik moved to approve Ordinance 2024- 10: FY2023-2024 Third CRA Budget Amendment - First Reading;  seconded by Council Member Skyzinski.  Public Comment: None.  Motion passed with all Council Members present voting aye.  3. Woodard & Curran Briefing on Missed Water Sample and Requirements of  Florida Department of Environmental Protection  Glen Burden/Manager Operations & Management with Woodard & Curran reported there was a misstep on Woodard & Currans part. A quarterly water sample was not conducted. He noted that the individual that was supposed to take the sample inadvertently missed the correct date the sample was to be taken. Mr. Burden apologized for the error. He reported that there were no issues with the City's water. The next testing is to take place May 8th through May 14th. A notice will be published Vice Mayor Radzik stated Woodard & Curran had done a fantastic job. The oversight was hopefullyjustt that. The policies and procedures in place should prevent the mistake City Manager Hein reported there was no required action from Council or for the public. Staffwould continue to communicate with Woodard & Curran. Communications Director  in June that will contain frequently asked questions.  from happening again. Mr. Burden stated measures were in place.  Jennifer Clutts will notify the public accordingly.  4    APRIL 15, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Public Comment: None  PUBLIC COMMENT  Jennifer Eastridge noted in the last Mayor's report the Mayor stated she offered to meet with Ms. Eastnagescommunly. Ms. Eastridge invited Mayor Wilson and all council members to attend an her subdivision HOA meeting that would be held on May 29th at 7:00 p.m. in the City's Public Safety Complex. Ms. Eastridge stated she would provide any questions from the HOA to Council Ms. Eastridge read into the record: "We believe in an open responsive government that abides by the highest ethical standards and operates as a careful steward of the human, fiscal, and natural resources of our city." She stated this is a snippet of Groveland's preamble. Ms. Eastridge felt personal opinions on resolutions, votes, and agendas at previous meetings were unethical. Steven Sidlorsky representing Citizens for Life & Peace, stated he is a pro-life speaker. Mr. Sidlorsky shared bible reading Psalm 78. He provided council members present a pro-life resolution and a bookmark. Mr. Sidlorsky requested that the resolution be placed on an upcoming Sandra Cummings stated she lived in the Crestridge subdivision in which vehicles were speeding Kristin Nelson stated she was in favor of pro-life. Ms. Nelson shared scripture verses. She requested the resolution Mr. Sidlorsky provided to Council be placed on an upcoming agenda for  in advance of the meeting.  City Council Meeting agenda for consideration of adoption.  through the neighborhood. Ms. Cummings requested speed bumps be installed.  consideration of adoption. REPORTS  Council Member Sweatt  April 11th- Attended the Homeless Simulator that was held at the Clermont City Center. April 12th. - Attended the Lake League Luncheon. Supervisor of Elections Alan Hays was April 12th- Attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new food truck "A Taste of April 13th-A Attended the Public Open! House Workshop for the David Blanks Park Design  the guest speaker. Louisiana." Plan.  Council Member Skyzinski Vice Mayor Radzik  April 15lh- Meeting with Finance Department to discuss the budget amendment.  Attended ribbon cutting ceremonies. Attended the City's Friday Block Party event.  5    APRIL 15, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Will be attending the FDOT event Friday, April 19th, commemorating the Vice Mayor Radzik thanked Finance staff and Jim Foran/IT Director for the workshop regarding the budget amendment, and IT assessmenthneeds. April 3rd- Attended Lake League of Cities Legislative Wrap-Up Meeting. Attended the South Lake Junior Women's Club to work on scholarships meant for local women. Mayor Wilson stated she was disheartened that no applications had been received from students attending South Lake High School. April 6th- Attended the community market held at the Festival Park weekly. April 10th - Attended the Keep Lake Beautiful (KLB) Meeting. Representatives of KLB were very surprised and pleased with the City's January clean-up event. Attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new food truck "A Taste of Louisiana." Mayor Wilson stated referenced the Welcome to Lake County magazine noting Mayor Wilson was happy to share an article about Council Member Gaines that was published in the April 2024 Lake & Sumter Style magazine, page 22. This Friday will be attending the State Road 50 Realignment Celebration,and a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new business in downtown Groveland.  advancement of the State Road 50/33 Realignment Project. This coming Friday would be meeting with a new resident.  Mayor Wilson.  Attended ribbon cutting ceremony for Liquor Land. Attended the Find, Feed, and Restore presentation. Attended the City's Friday Block Party event. there was an article about the City on page 31.  Vice Mayor Radzik referenced the City's strategic plan noting that one of the core values was "Heart."! He complimented Mayor Wilson stating she has heart, and that it shows in everything she  does.  City Manager Hein Nothing to report at this time. City Attorney Geraci-Carver Nothing to report at this time. ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Wilson adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.  6    APRIL 15, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Groveland FLORIDA Clyvihsanmichame  Gichen We Evelyn Wilson, Luce  Attest:  Virginia Wright, City Clerk  e  7