TOWN OFLAKE HAMILTON MINUTES TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY,JULY9, 2024 6:001 PM  The Town Council ofLake Hamilton held a Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024,  at 100 Smith Ave., Lake Hamilton, FL 33851.  CALLTO ORDER INVOCATION  Mayor Kehoe called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The invocation was given by Cora Roberson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance led by all. ROLLCALL  Roberson, Slavens, Mathis, Wagner, and Kehoe were present. present. Attorney Maxwell was present via phone call.  Staff: Clerk Borja, Finance Director Peterson and Town Administer Interim Teague were  CONSENT AGENDA  Motion made by Slavens and a second by Mathis to approve June 4, 2024, Regular Meeting  Minutes and June 18, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes.  All the Council was in consensus. RECOGNITION OF CITIZENS Jeff Stabler 2850 Crump Road Frances J Crews 830 Church St. OLD BUSINESS  Public Hearing for Ordinance 0-2024- 8 Eagle Trace Comprehensive Plan Amendment Ordinance 0-2024-8: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON FLORIDA SAID AMENDMENT BEING KNOWN AS 24-16ESR, AMENDING THE CURRENT AND FUTURE LAND USE. MAP CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL LANDS TO RESIDENTIAL LANDS - 51 FOR 120.0 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED 1300' EAST OF DETOUR ROAD ADJACENT TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF LAKE HATCHINEHA ROAD; TRANSMITTING SAID ADMENDMENTTO THE DEPARTMENT  Town Clerk Borja read the title for the record.    July 9,2024, Regular Council Minutes  Page 2  OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR COMPLIANCE REVIEW; PROVIDING FOR SEVERALBILTTY AND PROVIDNG FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Mayor Kehoe opened the public hearing; with no comments the public hearing was closed. Motion made by Wagner and a second by Slavens to approve Ordinance 0-2024-8 Eagle Trace A roll call vote was taken. Slavens aye, Wagner aye, Roberson nay, Mathis aye and Kehoe aye.  Comprehensive Plan Amendment Motion passed 4-1. NEW BUSINESS  Presentation from Erin Killebrew for Citrus Connection Bus Services and Lake Hamilton  Presented by Erin Killebrew.  The approval of the IT Dynamic Contract  Staff recommended to approve the IT Dynamic Contract 8/01/2024 to 07/31/2025. Motion made by Slavens and a second by Mathis to approve the Contract] IT Dynamic Contract  8/01/2024 to 07/31/2025 in the amount of $2989.18 monthly.  All in consensus Motion passed 5-0.  The approval to closeout and accept liquid damages with US Water for Wastewater Plant Town Attonery Maxwell presented. Staffrecommended Closeout and acceptance of agreed upon Liquid damages of$128,205 from US Water and final payment. Motion made by Wagner and a second by Mathis to approve the closeout and accept liquid damages with US Water for Wastewater Plant in the amount of $128,205.  All in consensus Motion passed 5-0.  The approval to closeout and accept liquid damages with Benchmark for Septic to Sewer Town Attorney Maxwell presented. Staff recommended to approve closeout and acceptance of Liquid damages in the amount $277,000 from Benchmark Construction and Final Payment. Motion made by Mathis and a second by Wagner to approve to closeout and accept liquid damages with Benchmark for Septic to Sewer int the amount of $277,000.  All in consensus Motion passed 5-0. The discussion of Semi trucks on Main Street.  Town Administrator Interim/ ChiefTeague discussed with Council on the Semi trucks passage The Approval to return donations and money raised from the MLK Event 2024 to. JT Town Attonery Maxwell presented. Town Administrator Interim/ ChiefTeague recommended to approve the request from JTI Miller Revitalization Inc for the refund ofl MLK 2024 monies raised Motion made by Slavens and a second by Mathis to approve to return donations and money raised from the MLK Event 2024 to JT Miller Revitalization ini the amount of $2,400. All in consensus Motion passed 4-0. Roberson was not present for the vote.  through main street. Miller Revitalization int the amount of $2400.00  Minutes prepared by Jacqueline Borja    July 9,2024, Regular Councill Minutes  Page3  The approval for the Code Lien Reduction of01 Martin St  Town Attorney Maxwell presented. Town Administrator Interim/ ChiefTeague recommended to approve request for a code enforcement lien reduction for 0 Martin St (parcel #272809-822000- Motion made by Wagner and a second by Slavens to approve the Code Lien Reduction of0  080103) reduction from $222,871.87 to $280.00 property is in compliance.  Martin St in the amount ofs $280 All in consensus Motion passed 5-0.  Amendment to loan agreement DW531650 reduction  Town Administrator Interim/ ChiefTeague presented and recommended to approve the reduction ofLoan Agreement with SRF and Grant in the amount of $22,469.00. Motion made by Roberson and a second by Slavens to approve the reduction ofLoan  Agreement with SRF and Grant in the amount of $22,469.00.  All in consensus Motion passed 5-0.  The approval of the Pennoni Contract for Bidding/Construction Services for Phase 2 Steve Elias from Pennoni presented to the Council. Town Administrator Interim/ ChiefTeague recommended to approve contract for Bid/Construction of Water Plant Phase 2 (SRF Loan/Grant) with Pennoni in the amount of $581,595 ($24,000 for bidding and $557,595 for Motion made by Wagner and a second by Mathis to approve the Pennoni Contract for Bidding/Construction Services for Phase 2 Water Plant in the amount of $581,595 from grant The approval of the Pennoni Contract for Bidding/Construction Services for Phase 2 Steve Elias from Pennoni presented to the Council. Town Administrator Interim/ ChiefTeague recommended to approve the Pennoni Contract for Bidding/Construction Services for Phase 2 Wastewater Plant and Hwy 27 Pump Station and Force Main Construction (SRF Loan/Grant) with Pennoni in the amount of $447,000 ($24,000 for bidding and $423,650 for technical services Wastwater Phase 2) and $140,000 ($17,000 bidding and $123,000 Technical services Motion made by Mathis and a second by Roberson to approve the Pennoni Contract for Bidding/Construction Services for Phase 2 Wastewater Plant and US 27 Pump Station and & Force Main in the amount of $447,000 for technical services Wastwater Phase 2 and $140,000 for technical services for Hwy 27 Force Main and Pump Station from grant & loan.  Water Plant  technical services) from grant and loan.  and loan. All in consensus Motion passed 5-0.  Wastewater Plant and US 27 Pump Station and & Force Main.  for Hwy 27 Force Main and Pump Station).  All in consensus Motion passed 5-0.  The approval of the Contract with Central Florida Regional Planning Council for GIS Town Administrator Interim/ ChiefTeague presented and recommended to approve the contract with Central Florida Planning for Town Mapping (GIS) in the amount of $20,000: for 2023-2024  Mapping Services  contract for the Planning & Building department.  Minutes prepared by. Jacqueline Borja    July 9,2024, Regular Council Minutes  Page 4  Motion made by Slavens and a second by Roberson to approve the contract with Central Florida Planning for Town Mapping (GIS) in the amount of $20,000 for 2023-2024.All in consensus  Motion passed 5-0.  The approval ofthe Duke Energy Contract for Lighting on Hughes Road Town Administrator Interim/ ChiefTeague presented and recommended to approve the contract with Duke Energy for addition of street lighting on Hughes Rd west of Scenic Highway in the amount of $53.50 per month for the developer fee and installation of] lighting line. Motion made by Wagner and a second by Slavens to approve the contract with] Duke Energy for addition of street lighting on Hughes Rd west of Scenic Highway in the amount of $53.50 per  month for the developer fee and installation of lighting line. The approval oft the Polk County Byrns Grant 51%1 Letter acceptance oft the Edward Byrne Memorial Jag Grant 51% Letter.  All in consensus Motion passed 5-0.  Town Administrator Interim/ Chief Teague presented and recommended to approve the Motion made by Slavens and a second by Wagner to approve the acceptance oft the Edward  Byrne Memorial Jag Grant 51%. Letter. All in consensus Motion passed 5-0.  Public Hearing for Resolution R-2024- 6 Wastewater Rates Serviced by Dundee Resolution 0-2024-6: RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE EXTENTION OF THE. ADOPTED! FISCAL YEAR 2024 WASTEWATER RATES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Town Administrator Interim/ ChiefTeague recommended to approve Fiscal Year 2024 wastewater utility rates to be extended to all customers serviced by the Town ofDundee Wastewater Treatment Facility until said customers are connected to the Lake Hamilton Mayor Kehoe opened the public hearing; with no comments the public hearing was closed. Motion made by Mathis and a second by Roberson to approve Resolution R-2024- 6 Aroll call vote was taken. Slavens aye, Wagner aye, Roberson aye, Mathis aye and Kehoe aye.  Town Attorney Maxwell read the title for the record.  Wastewater Treatment Facility.  Wastewater Rates Serviced by Dundee.  Motion passed 5-0.  Public Hearing for Resolution R-2024-7 Centennial Celebration Town Attorney Maxwell read the title for the record.  Resolution 0-2024-7: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON, FLORIDA, POLK COUNTY,FLORIDA, REGARDING THE THIRD- PARTY SALE. AND PUBLIC CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON TOWN PROPERTY DURING THE TOWN'S CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Town Administrator Interim/ ChiefTeague recommended to approve Resolution to waives and suspends the restrictions imposed in Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages, Section 4-2, Sales- Location Criteria, oft the Code of Ordinances of the Town ofLake Hamilton, Florida during the hours oft the Town's Centennial Celebration on November 9, 2024, or such other date the event  takes place, ifi needed, due to weather or other circumstances.  Minutes prepared by Jacqueline Borja    July 9,2024, Regular Council Minutes  Page5  Mayor Kehoe opened the public hearing; with no comments the public hearing was closed. Motion made by Roberson and a second by Wagner to approve Resolution R-2024-7 Aroll call vote was taken. Slavens nay, Wagner aye, Roberson aye, Mathis nay and Kehoe aye.  Centennial Celebration. Motion passed 3-2 STAFF REPORTS:  Town Administrator- Town Administrator Interim Teague gave an overview staff report and reported to Council on the July 2nd good turn out and thanked Staff and reported there was no bad incidents. He also introduced Dell Peterson, the new Town Finance Director, to Council. He also announced the back-to-school splash donations event will be August 3, from 2-5 pm The events will have hot dogs, chips, drinks, splash pad and bounce houses The concession is ready for the event. He also reminded Council that the PD Department Town Clerk- Town Clerk Borja announced to Council the chamber luncheon will be Thursday July 11, 2024, at the Tom Fellows in Davenport. She also updated the Council that the Chamber will be hosting a Hurricane Preparedness Event in Lake Eva Center, Haine City on. July 16, 2024  accreditation willl be on. August 6 through the 8.  Police Department- Included in Packet. Community development- Included in Packet Public Works- Included inl Packet.  TOWN ATTORNEY COMMENTS: Town Attorney Maxwell thanked everyone for her  Birthday wishes, Thankful for to work for Town ofLake Hamilton  COUNCIL COMMENTS:  Mayor thanked Town Administrator Interim Teague and all the staff oft town for. July 2, 2024 Roberson thanked the Parks & Recreation department, Public Work Director Henry and Wagner commented on the sidewalk by the concession stand is not. ADA compliance.  Town Administrator Interim Teague for the July 2, 2024, Celebration  Slavens thanked staff for the good job on the. July 2 Celebration.  Minutes prepared by Jacqueline Borja    July 9,2024, Regular Council Minutes  Page 6  ADJOURNMENT: Passed 5-0. ATTEST:  Motion made by Roberson and a second by Mathis to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 PM. Motion  Vub7 Marlene Wagner, Mayor  Wgen  Clerk  aHy Rkuls Brittney Sandoval, Town Administrator  Ak  I  Minutes prepared by. Jacqueline Borja