City of Groveland Minutes City Council Meeting Monday, June 03, 2024  The Groveland City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 03, 2024 in the E.L. Puryear Building located at 2435 S. Lake Avenue, Groveland, FL 34736. Mayor Evelyn Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 Deputy Chief As an alternate option the public was provided the opportunity to attend the May 20, 2024 City Council Meeting virtually in listen/watch mode only. A public notice with instructions to participate was posted toi the City's website under' "public notices" at www.groveland-f.gov. and in the display  Armando Loney and City Attorney Anita Geraci-Carver.  board at City Hall. OPENING CEREMONIES  a. Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Gaines  b. Invocation provided by Pastor Sharnae Daniels, Hope International Church  Mayor Wilson read the Pledge of Conduct into the record as follows: We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another.  We will direct all comments to issues. We will avoid personal attacks.  Audience members wishing to speak must be recognized by the Mayor. Speaking without being recognized will be considered "Out of Order."  GUEST SPEAKER, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS  Presentation - Lake County Schools: Cecil E. Gray Middle School Athletic Field Mike Walker Director of Parks & Community Services recognized and thanked the following businesses for providing their services on Cecil E. Gray Middle School Athletic Field Community  Community Project Letter of Appreciation  Project:  JSJ Unlimited Boykin Construction Steel Works Woodard & Curran SouthState Bank South Lake Electric  Missy Frana, Principal of Cecil E. Gray Middle School thanked everyone for all their efforts and contributions. Ms. Frana shared comments from the Superintendent of Lake County Schools, Diane Kornegay noting how appreciative she was of the City's efforts, the collaboration,  partnerships, and sponsorships.  1    JUNE 3, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Mr. Walker recognized Chief Shawn Ramsey as he was instrumental in the partnerships and Mayor Wilson provided City of Groveland gift baskets to each of the businesses that donated  collaboration.  their time, materials and labor for the athletic field community project.  CONSENT AGENDA  A. May 20, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  B. Resolution 2024-46: Approving the State of Florida Department of  Environmental Protection contract for sale and purchase and deposit receipt to Ar resolution oft the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, approving the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection contract for sale and purchase and deposit receipt to purchase real property needed for construction of the Gadson Street Trail; authorizing the City Manager, Mayor and/or City Clerk to execute any documents Resolution 2024-46 requests approval to purchase Florida Department of Environmental Protection-owned property on Gadson Street, identified. as Lake County Parcel ID. No. 79-22-25-1500-00D-00600 and described as Lots 6 and 7, Block D, Groveland, ShakyLake Replat, recorded: in Plat Book 8, Page 55, ofthe Public Records ofLake County, Florida. The city desires to obtain fee simple title to the property for the Gadson Street Trail Project construction. FDEP is willing to convey the property to the  purchase real property on Gadson Street  required to purchase the property and disburse funds.  city for $1500.00, and the city will pay all closing costs.  City Clerk Wright read the title for Resolution 2024-46 into the record.  Motion: Vice Mayor Radzik moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by  Council Member Sweatt. Public Comment: None.  Motion passed with all Council Members present voting aye.  NOTE: After the motion was made, Mayor Wilson asked if there was anyone from the public wishing to speak regarding any Consent Agenda item(s). No one from the public made comment or approached the podium to speak, thus Mayor Wilson requested the Council's votes for the Consent Agenda and the motion passed. Mayor Wilson proceeded to move on to New Business, Agenda Item 1. City Clerk Wright read the title for Agenda Item 1 into the record. Thereafter, Jennifer Eastridge who was seated in the audience, protested that Raul Rodriguez had wanted to speak during the public comment portion of the Consent Agenda. Ms. Eastridge stated  2    JUNE 3, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Mr. Rodriguez had held his hand up at that time. Mayor Wilson stated she had allowed ample amount of time for public comment and did not see Mr. Rodriguez raise his hand; and he did not Mayor Wilson granted Mr. Rodriguez the opportunity to provide his public comment, although the motion was already made and voted on. Mr. Rodriguez requested that information regarding a document(s) be removed from the May 6, 2024 Meeting Minutes and/or the agenda packet. City Clerk Wright explained that this agenda packet and/or the meeting minutes could not be altered, as the documents had been published and therefore they are a public record. City Attorney  approach the podium.  Geraci-Carver confirmed the documents could not be removed.  OLDBUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS  1. Selection of Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board Member  Vice Mayor Radzik stated based on Council's written rankings and the cumulative scores of those rankings, he recommended Matthew Baumann be appointed to serve on the CRA Board. Mr. Baumann had received a cumulative score of 123 points and Stephen Hubert  received a cumulative score of 100 points.  Motion Vice Mayor Radzik moved to appoint Matthew Baumann to serve on the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board forat four-yearterm beginning June 8, 2024 through June 7, 2028; seconded by Council Member Sweatt. Chris Carroll inquired as to how the applicants were ranked/scored. City Clerk Wright explained Council was provided with the applications. The Council was provided with a ranking form that consists of five (5) categories. The written ranking forms were then submitted to the City Clerk to tally the scores. Motion passed with all Council Members present voting aye.  Public Comment:  Mr. Baumann thanked the Mayor and Council Members for his appointment to serve on the CRA  Board.  PUBLIC COMMENT  Jennifer Eastridge stated Council Member Skyzinski was selling his home and would be leaving Council before his term had expired. She inquired about how a vacancy would be filled. Council Member Skyzinski stated the City Council would appoint someone to serve the remainder of his term, per the City Charter. Vice Mayor Radzik noted the process was a Charter amendment  approved by residents approximately three (3) years ago.  3    JUNE 3, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Ms. Eastridge reported Council did not attend her developments' HOA meeting. She stated one oft the questions that would have been asked was for Council to refrain from accepting campaign contributions from companies the City conducted business with. Such as, Waster Pro, Waste Connections, and Hanover. She inquired if Mayor Wilson and Council Member Sweatt would Council Member Sweatt requested City Attorney Geraci-Carver respond to Ms. Eastridge. City Attorney Geraci-Carver stated outside of City Council, candidates could use their own discretion for receiving campaign funds as long as the contributions were not given to influence a vote.  commit to not accepting such campaigno contributions.  Ms. Eastridge stated the citizens wanted integrity and transparency.  Vincent (last name was not provided) inquired as to why the Council was not answering Ms. Eastridge's question. Vice Mayor Radzik stated the City Attorney answered the question. Chris Carroll expressed his opinion with candidates accepting campaign contributions from  Candidates were allowed to accept contributions at their own discretion.  corporations. REPORTS  Council Member Skyzinski  Attended the City's Memorial Day Breakfast Event Attended the Trilogy Memorial Day Event  Vice Mayor Radzik  Attended the City's Memorial Day Breakfast Event / Attended the Trilogy Memorial Day Event Weekly Meeting with City Manager Hein 5/10 - Attended the Second Friday Block Party 5/25 - Attended the Trilogy Memorial Day Event 5/27 - Attended the City's Memorial Day Breakfast Event 5/30 - Attended the ribbon cutting event for Michell's Tropical Treats  Council Member Sweatt  5/15 - Attended the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC)  Meeting  Council Member Gaines  Attended the City's Memorial Day Breakfast Event Meeting with the CEO ofLake County United Way  Met with constituents businesses.  Council Member Gaines stated she appreciated the community of small Council Member Gaines announced on June 14th the City would be celebrating  Juneteenth at Lake David Park  4    JUNE 3, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  On Saturday the Mascotte Community Job Fair being held for teens. Council Member Gaines stated she felt there was such discord and misunderstanding surrounding election campaigns. She noted it was costly to run ac campaign. Council Member Gaines stated no amount of money would deter her from doing what she feels is right for the City. In the end we must be respectful of  one another. Mayor Wilson  Mayor Wilson thanked Council Member Gaines for explaining campaign  contributions.  5/25 - Attended the Trilogy Memorial Day Event 5/27 - Attended the City's Memorial Day Breakfast Event Attended the ribbon cutting for Michell's Tropical Treats Attended the Caribbean Jerk Festival in Clermont  Mayor Wilsonnoted she consistently networks and attends events with Groveland's Attended the New Beginnings Breakfast on Saturday. Mayor Wilson will be Next week Mayor Wilson will be serving on multiple panels to discuss City of Mayor Wilson shared the State, County, and surrounding cities were impressed  best interests at heart.  participating as a judge for Dancing Under the Stars  Groveland  with the progress Groveland has made.  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 7:51 p.m.  Groveland FLORIDA ClywihNammaicham  bloo Wilson, Màyor  66  Attest:  24 OE  Virginia Wright, City Cleyk  5