HONPMNEHLS Town Council Meeting May 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM Howey-in the-Hills Town Hall 101 N. Palm Ave., Howey-in-the-Hils, FL: 34737  MINUTES  Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli called the Town Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance tot the Flag.  Councilor Reneé. Lannaman delivered an invocation.  ROLLCALL Acknowledgement of Quorum MIEMBERS PRESENT: Gallelli  Councilor Reneé Lannaman Councilor David Miles I Councilor George Lehning Mayor Pro Tem Marie V.  MEMBERS EXCUSED ABSENT: Mayor Martha MacFarlane STAFF PRESENT:  Sean O'Keefe, Town Manager Tom Wilkes, Town Attorney (ZOOM)I Morgan Cates, Public Works Directorl  Rick Thomas, Police Chief] John Brock, Town Clerk AGENDA APPROVALREVIEW  Motion made by Councilor Lehning to move items 9, 13, and 10 (in that order) forward to appear directly after the Consent Agenda and remove items 1 & 2 from the Consent Agenda; seconded by Councilor  Lannaman. Motion approved unanimously by voice-vote.  Voting Nay: None CONSENT AGENDA  Yea: Councilor Lannaman, Councilor Miles, Councilor Lehning, Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli  Routine items are placed on the Consent Agenda to expedite the meeting. IfTown Council/Staff wish to discuss any item, the procedure is as follows: (1). Pull the item(s) from the Consent Agenda; (2) Vote on the remaining 1. The approval oft the minutes and ratification and confirmation of all Town Council actions at the April 22, 2024, Town Council Meeting. (THIS ITEM WASI REMOVED FROM THE. AGENDA  item(s); and (3). Discuss each pulled item and vote.  DURING THE. AGENDA APPROVAL PROCESS)  1Page    2. The approval of the minutes and ratification and confirmation ofa all Town Council actions at the April 8,2024, Town Council Meeting. (THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM' THE. AGENDA DURING  THE. AGENDA AFPROVALPROCESS)  3. Consideration and Approval: Edward Byrne Memorial. Justice. Assistance Grant (COUNCILOR MILES REQUESTED TO HAVE' THIS ITEM: PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND DISCUSSED. IT WAS DISCUSSED AND VOTED ON AFTER THE  CONSENT AGENDA WAS APPROVED)  4. Consideration and Approval: Storm Debris Removal Agreement Option Selection Motion made by Councilor Miles to approve the Consent Agenda (this only included item #4); seconded by Mayor. Pro Tem Gallelli. Motion approved unanimously by voice-vote. Yea: Councilor Lannaman, Councilor Miles, Councilor Lehning, Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli 3. Consideration and Approval: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice. Assistance Grant (COUNCILOR MILES REQUESTED TO: HAVE THIS ITEM PULLED FROM: THE CONSENT AGENDA. AND DISCUSSED. IT WAS DISCUSSED AND VOTED ON AFTER THE Councilor Miles asked tol have this item pulled from the Consent Agenda. Councilor Miles was concerned that this grant was already signed and approved by Mayor MacFarlane prior to Town Council approving oft the grant. Councilor Miles stated that he would like the Town Council to approve. grants Councilor Miles questioned ift the Town Manager should be signing these grants, not the Mayor. John Brock, Town Clerk, stated that when hel had asked the Town Attorney about this in the past and he was told that ift the Town Council votes on a contract or grant the Mayor would typically signi it. Police Chief, Rick Thomas, stated that this particular grant has a requirement that the chief elected official Councilor Miles asked about the purchasing oft the vehicles and how they would be purchased. Chief Thomas explained the purchasing policy as it pertains to purchasing these vehicles. Councilor Miles stated that he would like the Town Council to give final approval oft the vehicles to be purchased for this  Voting Nay: None  CONSENT AGENDA WAS APPROVED)  prior to the Mayor signing them.  must be the municipality'ss signee.  grant, prior to these vehicles being ordered.  Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli opened Public Comment for this item. answers to the questions about finances in the grant contract. Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli closed Public Comment for this item.  Peter Tuite, 300 E Croton Way - Mr. Tuite was concerned about the wording oft the self-reporting  Motion made by Councilor Miles to approve. Agenda Item #3; seconded by Councilor: Lannaman.  Motion passed unanimously by voice-vote.  Voting Nay: None  Yea: Councilor) Lannaman, Councilor Miles, Councilor Lehning, Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli  2Page    NEW BUSINESS (ITEMS 9, 13A AND 10)  9. Presentation: New Town Police Officers Introduction  Police Chief Rick Thomas introduced his new officers, they included: part-time Officer Troy McDonald, full-time Officer Cameron Parker, and Police Chaplain Bill Hawley.  13. Discussion: Board Selection Process  Town Manager, Sean O'Keefe, explained the process ofhow Board Members would be selected and approved by the Town Council. Mr. O'Keefe explained that one oft the few restrictions that the Town's Charter places on the selection of Board Members is that they cannot have been previously convicted of Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli opened Public Comment for this item only but receiving no comments closed  af felony. Public Comment.  10. Consideration and Approval: Parksand Recreation Board Member Selection  Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli asked all three candidates for the two open Park and Recreation Board Member positions to get up and speak about themselves and why they would be a good fit.. All three candidates, Teresa Pileggi, Meredith Bright, and Eric Gunesch spoke about their background and why they should Ity was stated that applicant Eric Gunesch had previously been convicted ofaf felony. Mr. Gunesch said that his voting rights had been restored since he served his time, and that he should be allowed on the Board. Councilor Lannaman asked Mr. Gunesch if he had proofofhis voting rights being restored. Mr.  be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Board.  Gunesch stated that he did not have proof oft this with him. Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli opened Public Comment for this item.  Tim Everline, 1012 N. Lakeshore Blvd. - Mr. Everline stated that he was concerned that someone anonymously sent a notice to the Town notifying the' Town that Mr. Gunesch had a felony conviction. Mr. Everline stated that ifiti is ever determined who sent in the anonymous notice about Mr. Gunesch's felony, they should be reprimanded. Mr. Everline endorsed Mr. Gunesch and Mrs. Pileggi for the open  Board positions.  Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli closed Public Comment for this item.  Motion made by Councilor. Lannamai to appoint Teresa Pileggi to the Parks and Recreation Board; seconded by Councilor Miles. Motion approved unanimously by voice-vote. Yea: Councilor Lannaman, Councilor Miles, Councilor Lehning, Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli  Voting Nay: None  Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli to appoint Meredith Bright to thel Parks and Recreation  Board; seconded by Councilor. Lannamaf. Motion approved by voice vote. Yea: Councilor Lannaman, Councilor Lehning, Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli  Voting Nay: Councilor Miles  3Page    PUBLIC HEARING  5. Consideration and Approval: (Seçond Reading) Ordinance 2024-003-Land Development Code  (LDC) Amendment - Signs  Town Manager, Sean O'Keefe, read Ordinance 2024-004 out loud by title only:  AN ORDINANCEOF1 THE TOWN OFI HOWEYN-THE-HILIS, FLORIDA, PERTAININGTO SIGNS; AMENDING SECTIONS 5.03.04 THROUGH 5.03.07 OF THE: LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO REVISE REGULATIONS GOVERNING TEMPORARY SIGNAGE; PROVIDING  FOR CODIICATION,SEVERABLITY,AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Town Attorney, Tom Wilkes, introduced and explained this item. Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli opened Public Comment for this item.  Teresa Pileggi, 1115) N. Lakeshore Blvd. - Mrs. Pileggi had questions about the appropriate placement Paul Redmond, 3091 NI Lakeshore Blvd -N Mr. Redmond would like to see the dates of when yard signs Billl Dixon, 121 E Magnolia Ave. - Mr. Dixon said that he thought this was a solid proposal. Peter' Tuite, 3001 E Croton Way - Mr. Tuite had questions about what al Right of Way (ROW) was.  for "Open House" signs and banners. are posted on the yard signs.  Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli closed Public Comment for this item. Mr. Wilkes said that Mr. Miles' lit address numbers were allowed. Tem Gallelli. Motion approved unanimously by roll call vote.  Councilor Miles had concerns about his 2 internally lita address number signs that he had on his house. Motion made by Councilor Lehning to approve Ordinance: 2024-003; seconded by Mayor Pro  Voting Nay: None FY2024  Yea: Councilor Lannamani, Councilor Miles, Councilor Lehning, Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli  6. Consideration and Approval: (Second Reading) Ordinance 2024-005 Capital Improvement Schedule  Town Manager, Sean O'Keefe, read Ordinance 2024-005 out loud by title only:  AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HOWEY-IN-THE-ILIS FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT IN CHAPTER 8 OF THE TOWN'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY UPDATING THE FIVE-YEAR SCHEDULE OF CAPITAL MPROVEMENIS TO INCLUDE ESTIMATED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2028-2029 PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 163 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICI,CODIFICATION,SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli opened Public Comment for this item.  4IPage    Tim Everline, 1012 N. Lakeshore Blvd. - Mr. Everline stated that the changes that were discussed Eric Gunesch, 448 Avila PI. - Mr. Gunesch agreed with Mr. Everline about not seeing the changes in Town Clerk, John Brock, agreed with Mr. Everline and stated that during the first reading ofthe Ordinance 2024-005 the' Town Council had voted to amend the 5-year schedule to remove funding for Peak Park and move thei funding that was going to go to Peak Park to Lakeshore Improvements. Councilor Miles stated that he wanted to see Peak Park moved back into the 5-year CIP schedule. Eric Gunesch, 448 Avila Pl. -N Mr. Gunesch suggested creating a GoFundMe account to fund Peak Peter' Tuite, 3300 E Croton Way - Mr. Tuite stated that he thought the idea ofay park on the old land fill land was a terrible idea and did not want to see Peak Park moved back into the 5-year schedule. Ann Griffin, 215] EI Laurel Ave. - Mrs. Griffin stated that she would also not like to see aj park on the Public Works Director, Morgan Cates, recommended leaving Peak Park on the CIP: for grant purposes. Motion made by Councilor Lannaman to approve Ordinance 2024-005 while moving $5,000 from Lakeshore Improvements inl FY2028 (leaving $720,000 for Lakeshore Improvements forl FY 2028) into Peak Park for FY 2029; seconded by Councilor Miles. Motion approved unanimously  during the first reading were not changed on the 5-year schedule. the 5-year schedulei that were made during the last Town Council meeting.  Park.  site ofthe Town's old landfill.  by roll call vote. Voting Nay: None  Yea: Councilor Lannamani, Councilor Miles, Councilor Lehning, Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli  7. Consideration and Approval: (First Reading) Ordinance 2024-006-1 Petition for Creation of the Lake  Hills Community Development District (CDD)  Town Manager, Sean O'Keefe, read Ordinance 2024-006 out loud by title only:  AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HOWEY-IN-THEHIIS, FLORIDA, ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 2024-006 TO GRANT THE PETITION FOR THE CREATION OF THE LAKE HILLS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 190, FLORIDA STATUTES, CONCERNING THAT CERTAIN APPROXIMATELY 220.21 +/- ACRES OF LAND; DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE LAKE HLLS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli asked for representatives for the applicant to come forward, introduce themselves and givet their presentation. Mark Watts (Land Use. Attorney with the firm of Cobb Cole), Jeff] Reader (with Reader Communities), and Dean Barberree (with Reader Communities) spoke on behalf oft the applicant. Mr. Watts gave aj presentation on the benefits for the creation ofa Community  DATE.  Development District (CDD).  Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli opened Public Comment for this item.  5/Page    Tim Everline, 1012N. Lakeshore Blvd. - Mr. Everline stated that Strong' Towns author Charles L. Marohn was against the creation ofCDDs. Mr. Eveline stated that he believed there was little transparency from CDDs. Mr. Eveline stated that the Town. Attorney, Tom Wilkes, was against the Peter' Tuite, 300 E Croton Way - Mr. Tuite did not want to see the Town all the creation ofthis CDD. Paul Redmond, 309 N. Lakeshore Blvd. - Mr. Redmond stated that he had been in the real estate business for 20 years and that CDDs reduce the value oft the property. Mr Redmond was not ini favor of Eric Gunesch, 448. Avila PI. - Mr. Gunesch was not ini favor oft the creation ofa CDD.  creation ofa CDD and that the Town Council should listen to him.  the creation ofa CDD.  Ann Griffin, 215EI Laurel Ave. - Mrs. Griffin said that she thought the Town Councilors should listen Sandy Russ, 6813 Lake View Dr., Yalaha FI.-1 Mrs. Russ stated that she did not think a CDD created Beth Flack, 607 S Florida Ave. - Mrs. Flack said that she thought the Town Councilors should listen  to the advice of their own Town Attorney. any benefit for anyone but the developer. tot the advice of their own Town Attorney.  Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli closed Public Comment for this item.  Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli to deny; seconded by Councilor Lehning. Motion Yea: Councilor Lannaman, Councilor Miles, CouncilorI Lehning, Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli  approved unanimously by roll call vote.  Voting Nay: None OLD BUSINESS  8. Discussion: High Density Zoning Land Use Proposal  Motion made by Councilor Lannaman to table thisi item to the next' Town Council Meeting; seconded by Councilor Miles. Motion approved unanimously by voice-vote. Yea: Councilor Lannamari, Councilor Miles, Councilor! Lehning, Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli  Voting Nay: None  NEW BUSINESS  9. Presentation: New Town Police Officers Introduction (THIS ITEM WAS MOVED TO APPEAR BETWEEN THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC: HEARING SECTIONS OF THE 10. Consideration and Approval: Parks and Recreation Board Member Selection (THIS ITEM WAS MOVEDTO APPEAR BETWEENTHE CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC! HEARING  MEETING.)  SECTIONS OF THE MEETING.) 11. Presentation: N. Citrus Ave. Survey  6Page    Public Works Director, Morgan Cates, gave as status update on thel N Citrus Ave repaving project. Mr. Cates presented the results oft the survey ofN. Citrus Ave. Mr. Cates explained that the next step: for this project was to draft legal descriptions for moving the Right of Ways around thei intersection of Citrus  Ave. and Camellia Way.  Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli opened Public Comment for this item.  Billl Dixon, 121 E. Magnolia Ave. - Mr. Dixon stated that he had lived int the Town for 15 years. Mr. Dixon said that he believed he was not getting any value for the high tax rates that he pays to the Town. Mr. Dixon stated that he did not believe that the Town was maintaining its roads, curbs, and trees. Mr. Dixon stated that hel believed that the Town should be obligated tol bring things up to ai minimum standard. Mr. Dixon wanted to see all roads repaved with curbs and sidewalks. Mr. Dixon wanted tos see the correct transition on the roads going from SR 191 to the Town's: side streets. Mr. Dixon stated that he thought the Town should get a new Town. Attorney and that the Town Councilors needed to wake up. Tim Everline, 1012 N. Lakeshore Blvd. - Mr. Everline stated that het thinks that there were: many  residents that did not want money spent on improving this road. 12. Discussion: Assessment ofTown's Retired Water' Tower  Public Works Director, Morgan Cates, stated that a restoration oft the Town's retired Water Tower would cost approximately $400,000. Mr. Cates spoke about an evaluation that hel had asked USGA Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli opened Public Comment for this item only but seeing no comments closed 13. Discussion: Board Selection Process (THIS ITEM WAS MOVED TO. APPEAR BETWEEN THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC HEARING SECTIONS OF' THE MEETING.)  Water complete which surveyed the water town.  Public Comment.  DEPARTMENT REPORTS 14. Town Hall  This report was included int the packet for the meeting. This report was included in the packet for the meeting. This report was included in the packet for the meeting. This report was included in the packet for the meeting. This report was included in the packet for the meeting. 19. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board / Special Events  15. Police Department 16. Code Enforcement 17. Public Works 18. Library  None  7IPage    20. Town Attorney None 21. Finance Supervisor 22. Town Manager  This report was included int the packet for the meeting.  Town Manager, Sean O'Keefe, announced dates fors some future meeting and events.  COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 23. Mayor Pro' Tem Gallelli  Mayor Pro' Tem Gallelli stated that the Asma Special Magistrate Hearing date and time had not been set Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli asked residents not to irrigate their yards between 10 a.m. and 4j p.m.  yet.  24. Councilor Lehning  Councilor Lehning asked Mr. O'Keefe ifl had received a date and time for an FDOT engineer to come and speak to the Town about the SR 19 sidewalk project. Mr. O'Keefe stated that nothing had been  finalized. 25. Councilor Miles None 26. CouncilorLamnamana None 27. Mayor MacFarlane Absent, no report. PUBLIC COMMENTS  Any person wishing to address the Mayor and Town Council and who is not on the agenda is asked to speak their  name and address. Three (3) minutes is allocated per speaker.  Eric Gunesch, 448. Avila PI. - Mr. Gunesch thanked the Town Council for denying the CDD. Ronald Morris, 53 Camino Real - Mr. Morris wanted to know when the Special Magistrate Hearing for the Mr. O'Keefe stated that the hearing would bel held in the Town's library and that the hearing would be advertised.  Asma property would be held.  8Page    ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Councilor Lehning to adjourn the meeting; Councilor. Miles seconded the motion. Motion was approved unanimously by voice vote.  The Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.] Attendees: 59  Mebhehh Mayor Martha MacFarlane  ATTEST:  l Beh John Brosh Town Clerk R90  9Page