OFASTAN NTY, SINCE 1872  TOWN OF ASTATULA MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES  SPECIAL SESSION SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 TOWN HALL  Having been duly advertised as required by law, Mayor Mack called the Emergency Session meeting to order at 6:31pm. He led the Pledge of Allegiance and had a moment of silence.  Members Present: Mitchell Mack, Mayor Orita Issartel Gayle Sikkema Zane Teeters  StaffPresent: Graham Wells, Town Clerk Wally Hoagland, Police Chief  Roll Call was performed, and it was determined that a quorum was present.  CITIZENS QUESTIONS. AND COMMENT  Lavon Silverwell - 23547 Robbins Road Astatula spoke about the need fora library in the town.  AGENDA REVIEW  The Mayor requested a change in the order: for new business tol bring item three forward toi item one. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sikkema; seconded by Councilman Teeters and  unanmousyaPproved. MINUTES  Approval of Minutes for July 18, 2022 Budget Workshop Approval of Minutes for July 27, ,2022 Budget Workshop  MOTION by Councilman Teeters to approve the minutes shown above; SECONDED by  Councilwoman Sikkema For: Issartel, ,Sikkema, Teeters, Mack MOTION CARRIED 4-0 NEW BUSINESS  CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO SUPPORT THE LAKE COUNTY SHERIFFS, BOOTS, Priort to COVID, the Town had supported the Sheriffs GALA by takingat tableatac costof$1,000.00 which was budgeted. This year the cost is $2,500.00 and is not in the budget. Although the event is not until October, the payment is due now and must be approved by council.  BUCKLES AND BADGESGALA.  Town of Astatula Emergency Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 1of3    Chief Hoagland gave an overview oft this Charitable event, who attended, and what the money was raised for. The council discussed the cost and the merit of the event and decided to go with MOTION by Teeters that the council grant the chiefs request for $2,500.00 to reserve a table of eight at the Lake County Sheriffs, Boots, Buckles and Badges Gala; SECONDED by  onet table ofe eight for this year and puti iti ini thel budget for the next year.  Councilwoman Sikkema. Al Roll Call vote wast taken.  Issartel Sikkema Teeters Mack  YES YES YES YES  MOTION CARRIED 4-0  DISCUSSION ON THEI INCREASFTOTHESOLDWASTERATE.  The Mayor gave an overview of current situation with the solid waste industry and the difficulties thatt theywere goingthrough. He cited the urallodalaromactint the county had walked away from which involved $600,000.00 in liquidate damages with GFL Environmental. He added that he had talked to Kirby Smith, County Commissioner, and staff GFL had tentatively said that due to contractual issues with their partners for the disposal of recycling, they were coming to the town requesting a $2.40 increase per household to continue the service. The were talking to an alternative partner in the hope that they would be able to continue the collection service withoutincreasing: the costs to ther residents. They: assured ust that we would know ahead oft the Solid' Waste hearing scheduled for September12, 2022. The Clerk emphasized that the regular increase allowed fori in their contract had been approved and the only question was whether the town passed the 4.97% increase, totaling $11.45 per household to the residents. This would be voted on at the Public Hearing. He added that there has not been an increase for the past three years and made the comparison of the charge that was being levied in Howey in the Hills. Ifthe rate is not increased to the residents, the budget would have to be amended to the tune of $9,000. These were all considerations to take into  withinside oft the county.  account when voting att thej publicl hearing. FURTHER REVIEW OF THE BUDGETI FOR 2022-23.  Clerk Wells went over the two versions in presentation ofthe budget documents. The Chiefsaid that we needed tot take out the car that wasi in the infrastructure fund asi it would affect the grant that we had applied for. The Clerk agreed to do this. Councilman Teeters felt that $4,000 for a new council table was unreasonable and questioned whether its should be removed. Clerk' Wells stated that the budgeted amount was only $2,500, the other $1,500 was to replace the Mayors  computer. No decision was made toi take it out.  Town of Astatulal Emergency! Meeting! Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 2of3    The Mayor said that he would bel bringing some paving work for the council to approve from the Transportation Fund estimated at around $20,000. The Clerks said that there was more than that amount in the budget for 2022-23 and if more was needed, it could be brought forward from reserves. The Mayor added that the gas tax was based on miles of roads in the city limit and that Clerk Wells asked if council wanted to add the Belts & Buckles Gala into next years budget. Itwas agreed to add $2,500 to thel budget for one table. Councilman Teeters wanted clarity on the cost ofpest control for town hall and the police department. Clerk Wells gave an explanation. Clerk Wells stressed the importance ofl hashing all the questions our sO that when going into the budget hearings there is no further discussion needed.. After thei tentative hearing, the town must advertise the budget in the Orlando Sentinel, after which no further changes can be made.  Colina Del Lago would be added.  ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Teeters and seconded by Councilman Issartel. The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:00pm.  Resperctulysubmites,  Mitchell Mack, Mayor ATTEST:  Graham Wells, Town Clerk  Town of Astatula Emergency Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page3of3    The Mayor said that he would bel bringing some paving work for the council to approve from the Transportation Fund estimated at around $20,000. The Clerk said that there was more than that amount in the budget for 2022-23 and if more was needed, it could be brought forward from reserves. The Mayor added that the gas tax was based on miles of roads in the city limit and that Clerk' Wells asked if council wanted to add the Belts & Buckles Gala into next years budget. It was agreed to add $2,500 to the budget for one table. Councilman Teeters wanted clarity on the cost of pest control for town hall and the police department. Clerk Wells gave an explanation. Clerk Wells stressed the importance of hashing all the questions out sO that when going into the budgethearings therei is noi further discussion needed.. After the tentative hearing, the town must advertise the budget in the Orlando Sentinel, after which no further changes can be made.  Colina Del Lago would be added.  ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Teeters and seconded by Councilman Issartel. The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:00pm.  Respectfully S submitted, Mitchelll Mack, Mayor HHET ATTEST: Gh GraharWelsTown: Clerk  Town of Astatula Emergency Meeting Minutes September6 6,2 2022 Page 3of3