REVISED City of Groveland Minutes City Council Meeting Tuesday, January 16, 2024  The Groveland City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in the E.L. Puryear Building located at 243 S. Lake Avenue, Groveland, FL 34736. Mayor Evelyn Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. with the following members present: Vice Mayor Mike Radzik, Council Members Barbara Gaines, Richard Skyzinski, and Dina Sweatt. City officials present were City Manager Mike Hein, City Clerk Virginia Wright, Sergeant-At-Arms Chief Shawn As an alternate option the public was provided the opportunity to attend the January 16, 2024 City Council Meeting virtually in listen/watch mode only. A! public notice with instructions to participate was posted tot the City's website under' "public notices" aty www.groveland-f.gov. and in the display  Ramsey and City Attorney Anita Geraci-Carver.  board at City Hall. OPENING CEREMONIES  a. Pledge of Allegiance lead by' Vice Mayor Radzik  b. Invocation provided by Choice Edwards, Central Florida Freethought Community  GUEST SPEAKER, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS  Groveland Police Department Swearing-In Ceremony New Police Officer Yerrome Shawn Ramsey, Police Chief and Public Safety Director introduced new police officer Yerrome Rodriguez. Lieutenant Marcio Cardoso performed the swearing-in of Officer Rodriguez.  Rodriguez  CONSENT AGENDA  Consideration of Approval:  A. December 18. 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes  B. Resolution 2024-3: Permanent Easements for Gadson Street Trail Project Ar resolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, accepting permanent easements in favor of the City of Groveland needed for construction of the Gadson Street Trail; authorizing the Mayor to execute the permanent easements; authorizing the City Attorney to record the permanent easements in the public records; providing C. Resolution 2024-4: Accepting Special Warranty Deed and Permanent Utility A resolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, accepting a special warranty deed and two permanent utility easements in favor of the City of Groveland needed for construction of the Villa City potable water treatment facilities and utility  for an effective date.  Easements for Villa City Water Treatment Facilities    JANUARY 16, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  lines; affirming execution of the permanent utility easements by the Mayor; affirming authorization of the City Attorney to record the special warranty deed and each permanent utility easement in the public records; providing for an effective date. D. Resolution 2024-5: Approving the Interlocal Agreement regarding Right-of-Way A resolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, approving the Road Transfer Agreement between Lake County, Florida and the City of Groveland relating to Max Hooks Road and Montevista Loop Trail Segment; authorizing execution of the agreement; repealing Resolution 2023-35; providing for an effective date. (Moved to  Transfer Agreement for Max Hooks Road  New Business)  Resolution 2024-5 repeals City Council approval that was granted in June 2023 by Resolution 2023-35 andi replaces the agreement with a slightly modified version that will next be considered by the Lake County Board of County Commissioners. . Resolution 2023-108: Approving award to Libby's Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., as a result of Request for Proposals (RFP) 2023-GEN-021 City A resolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, approving award to Libby's Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., as a result of Request for Proposals (RFP) 2023-GEN-021, City of Groveland Aquaponics Farm; authorizing execution of F. Resolution 2024-10: Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to sell three A resolution of the City of Groveland authorizing the City Manager or designee to sell three shares of Brighthouse Financial Inc. common stock; providing legislative findings;  of Groveland Aquaponics Farm  the agreements; providing for an effective date. (TABLED) shares of Brighthouse Financial Inc. common stock providing for severability, conflicts, and an effective date.  G.! Resolution 2024-11: Approving the agreement between Megan Feschenko, Bark 'n Woof Dog Training LLC and the City of Groveland, Florida, for dog A resolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, approving the agreement between Bark 'n Woof Dog Training, LLC and Megan Feschenko and the City of Groveland for purpose of providing dog training programs for the City of Groveland; authorizing execution of the agreement; providing for an effective date.  training classes at Ronald Sefton Gaffney Dog Park  Mayor Wilson requested a motion to table Consent Agenda Item E. Resolution 2023-108:  Approving Award to Libby's Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.  Motion: Vice Mayor Radzik moved to table Consent Agenda Item E., Resolution 2023-108 Approving Award to Libby's Legacy Breast Cancer  Foundation, Inc.; seconded by Council Member Sweatt  2    JANUARY 16, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Public Comment: None.  Motion passed with all Council Members present voting aye.  Vice Mayor Radzik requested Consent Agenda Item D. Resolution 2024-5Approving the Interlocal Agreement regarding Right-of-Way Transfer. Agreement for Max Hooks Road, be  placed under "NEW BUSINESS" on the agenda.  Motion: Vice Mayor Radzik moved to place Resolution 2024-5: Approving the Interlocal Agreement regarding Right-of-Way Transfer Agreement for Max Hooks Road, under "NEW BUSINESS" on the agenda; seconded by  Council Member Skyzinski. Public Comment: None.  Motion passed with all Council Members present voting aye.  City Clerk Wright read the following resolution titles into the record: Resolution 2024-3; 2024-4;  2024-10; and 2024-11.  Motion: Council Member Sweatt moved to approve the Consent Agenda as  read into the record; seconded by Council Member Gaines. Motion passed with all Council Members present voting aye.  OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS  1. Considerations ofA Approval Resolution 2024-7:FDEPSRF Construction Loan forWwW- A resolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Lake County, Florida, authorizing the City Manager to submit a loan application pursuant to the State Revolving Fund Loan Program; applying for a loan in the amount not to exceed $38,260,302.00 payable over a 20-year period for construction funds for wastewater capital projects designated as Project WWW-35061; authorizing the loan agreement; establishing pledged revenues; designating authorized representatives; providing assurances; providing for conflicts and severability,  35061 Not-to-Exceed $38,260,302  repealing Resolution 2023-95 and providing an effective date. City Clerk Wright read the title for Resolution 2024-7 into the record. Public Works & Transportation Director T.J. Fish provided an overview.  3    JANUARY 16, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Motion: Vice Mayor Radzik moved to approve Resolution 2024-7: FDEP SRF Construction Loan for WWW-35061 Not-to-Exceed $38,260,302;  seconded by Council Member Skyzinski.  Vice Mayor Radzik inquired about how the loan would be paid back. Finance Director Jo-Anne Drury reported it would be paid back with a combination of user fees and impact fees. She added that a consultant study was currently underway for water and sewer rates. Woodard & Curran completed a funding and initiative plan as well, to determine what portion of the project would be related to current users versus growth. Vice Mayor Radzik asked if anything would be serviced Council Member Gaines inquired if there was a downside to taking out a loan to complete the project. Mr. Fish reported the system is forty-five (45) years old. He stated he did not see a  via ad valorem. Ms. Drury stated no.  downside, as the wastewater treatment plant needs to be fixed.  Public Comment: None.  Motion passed with all Council Members present voting aye.  2. Consideration of Approval Resolution 2024-5: Approving the Interlocal Agreement A resolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, approving the Road Transfer Agreement between Lake County, Florida and the City of Groveland relating to Max Hooks Road and Montevista Loop Trail Segment; authorizing execution of the agreement; repealing Resolution 2023-35; providing for an effective date.  regarding Right-of-Way Transfer Agreement for Max Hooks Road  Resolution 2024-5 repeals City Council approval that was granted in June 2023 by Resolution 2023-35 and replaces the agreement with a slightlymodified version that will next be considered by the Lake County Board of County Commissioners.  City Clerk Wright read the title for Resolution 2024-5 into the record.  Public' Works & Transportation Director T.J. Fish provided an overview of this project. He reported that Resolution 2023-35 was previously approved by the City Council in June 2023, however, it was not approved by Lake County Board of County Commissioners due to minor concerns that have since been resolved. Resolution 2024-5 approves the roadway transfer agreement and repeals Resolution 2023-35. The first step is approval of Resolution 2024-5 and then forward to Lake County Board of County Commissioners for consideration of approval. Once approved, the Vice Mayor Radzik inquired as to how the agreement affects the donut area which is not a part of the development. Mr. Fish stated the City of Groveland had filed an official impact fee project Vice Mayor Radzik inquired if we had found out who the owners were. Mr. Fish reported there were two (2) property owners he was aware of. The request would be submitted for friendly  road will belong to the City of Groveland.  application to extend the access road through the donut area.  4    JANUARY 16, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  acquisition and the owners would have the ability to develop a few residential homes on the road Vice Mayor Radzik inquired how it would affect the project as a whole. Mr. Fish stated staff was Vice Mayor Radzik inquired regarding the red light on Montevista Road. Mr. Fish reported Montevista Road and S.R. 50 have been approved by FDOT for a signal light. He stated he would Council Member Skyzinski asked for confirmation that details of the Max Hooks Road improvements were not included in Resolution 2024-05. However, were included in the actual agreement that the right of way improvement is only a segway of Max Hooks Road. It does not  ifthey choose.  taking the lead on this with the County to secure impact funding.  provide the construction date as soon as it was received.  include north of State Road 50. Mr. Fish stated yes.  Motion: Vice Mayor Radzik moved to approve Resolution 2024-5 Approving the Interlocal Agreement regarding Right-of-Way Transfer Agreement for  Max Hooks Road; seconded by Council Member Skyzinski.  Public Comment  Mark Lacek referenced the donut hole in the middle of Cypress Creek Preserve. He asked if Richmond would need to rework the plan and bring it back before Council again, due to the donut hole and Max Hooks Road not being represented properly. Mr. Lasik felt Resolution 2024-5 should be re-  worded.  Motion passed with all Council Members present voting aye.  PUBLIC COMMENT  Jennifer Eastridge stated she was asked by residents to conduct research on payroll for City of Groveland employees, as an employee was said to have made two hundred and sixty-four thousand dollars ($264,000). Ms. Eastridge provided an overview with a comparison to the City of Clermont. She mentioned funds would be better served on first responders' salaries and overtime. Ms. Eastridge requested that effective immediately all salaries of non-first responders Banks Helfrich stated that he owns an independent sustainability farm. The farm is open to the public the second Sunday of each month. Currently, there is a medicinal herb class and food foraging class. On February 2nd chefs would be forging for a farm to palette experience. Preya Dharampual expressed her concerns regarding Groveland Auto's property line stating the City of Groveland owns ten feet (10) into her building. Ms. Dharampual stated she had previously spoken with City Manager Hein and the zoning department. She requested this item be placed on an upcoming city council meeting agenda to find a solution. City Manager Hein reported Community & Economic Development Director Tim Maslow had provided files for his review  above seventy thousand dollars ($70,000) be frozen.  5    JANUARY 16, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  today. The dispute was that owners were interested in selling the property. Staff recommended the City does not give the property away. An offer was made at the appraised value of the property. Vice Mayor Radzik requested that City Manager Hein work with the applicant and ifa solution has not been reached bring it to a council meeting. Mayor Wilson felt City Manager Hein, Justin Florence expressed his concerns regarding road improvements. He felt there were potholes and areas of roads that needed to be repaired. Mr. Florence stated the traffic light on SR 50 by Crittenden Road takes too long, and that there are safety concerns as well. He inquired if Nichole Liepe stated she felt Crittenden Road was a dangerous road. She asked for a response to the community's daily concerns. Vice Mayor Radzik stated she could speak with her Council representative for her district. He offered to provide her with his City business card and also City Manager Hein attempted to explain the call to the public is where residents could express their concerns or approval. However, he was interrupted and conversation was cut off by the Council Member Gaines requested that Mayor Wilson explain the rules for the public comment portion of the meeting. Mayor Wilson stated it was an open forum to express their feelings. She noted the public has access to city staff, council members, and all meetings/workshops. Vice Mayor Radzik noted that Mayor Wilson regularly provides MPO updates during the Council Amanda Van Niekcuk felt that grievances were not being addressed. She felt that residents  Mr. Maslow, and the auto repair shop needed to discuss this item.  there would be improvements to the roads.  offered to speak with residents.  individual making public comment.  Reports portion of the Council Meetings.  were becoming more and more frustrated with not receiving answers.  REPORTS  Council Member Skyzinski Nothing to report at this time. Vice Mayor Radzik  Legislative reports a series of issues being brought to Tallahassee. There are several proposed amendments to ad valorem exemptions. This would put pressure on the millage rate, possibly. Vice Mayor Radzik encouraged everyone to contact Tallahassee. Noted Homeowners Associations (HOA) are only required to the fifteen percent (15%)  donation if managed by not-for-profit.  Council Member Gaines  December- attended meeting with small businesses regarding acquisition with the  federal government, marketing, and branding.  6    JANUARY 16, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  January - attended the City of Groveland's first gun safety class. The class is open  tot the community once a month. January 12th - attended the CRA Retreat.  Attended the LEAD and Lake 10- Economic Playbook Event  Attended the 2nd Friday Farmers Market, along with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Economic Development staff will be speaking with small businesses to see how the  Event  City can assist them. Council Member Sweatt  January 10th. - attended the LEAD and Lake 100 Economic Playbook Event January 11th-a attended the Montevista Community Outreach  January 12th - attended the CRA Retreat  January 12th- attended the 2nd Friday Farmers Market and the Martin Luther King, Jr.  Day Event Mayor Wilson  Mayor Wilson discussed items that were mentioned during the Council Meeting. She noted that she is the Lake-Sumter MPO representative for the City of Groveland. Mayor Wilson noted that the MPO discusses roads, trains, right-of-ways, etc. She reported that since 2009 the City has been working on the State Road (S.R.) 50 Realignment Project. In two (2) weeks Mayor Wilson will be going to Tallahassee to speak with representative issues and MPO needs. She reported the S.R. 50 Realignment P(project, the turn pike, US 19, Wilson Lake Parkway, Villa City Road, Highway 27 and traffic light issues/traffic speeding in developments have and are still being discussed for solutions. Mayor Wilson stated all ofthese items are being discussed and residents' voices are heard. She said that everyone is frustrated and the City has been working very hard to address these concerns. Mayor January 10th, - attended the LEAD and Lake 100 Economic Playbook Event Attended the Keep Lake Beautiful Meeting. Mayor Wilson invited everyone to attend Keep Lake Beautiful Groveland & Mascotte Community Clean Up and Waste Tire. Amnesty Event that will take place Saturday, January 27th form 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Downtown Festival Park, 117 N. Main Avenue, Groveland, FL 34736. She provided flyers for the event. Mayor Wilson asked the Council for their availability for Habitat for Humanity. Vice Mayor Radzik stated he was available February 3rd and 24th. All other Council Members stated  Wilson stressed the need to work together as a community.  they were open to any date in February.  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 8:19 p.m.  7    JANUARY 16, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Groveland FLORIDA CiywiNawadcham  WRasr  Eelayan Evelynwison, Mayor Th  Attest:  Virginia Wright,  Clerk City  8