Town of Pomona Park, Town Council Special Meeting Minutes April 129,2024 This Meeting was held at the Community Center for Council & Public Mayor. Joseph Svingala presided. Council present were Lynda Linkswiler, CarrieAnn Evans, Patricia Mead, Alisha Kuleski, Town Clerk Andrea Almeida, Finance Officer. Jennifer Paul Town Attorney Bobby Pickens, Jack Shad from N.E. F.R.C. Mayor Svingala led in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Town Attorney asked the Council for any ex parte communications. Each council Mayor Svingala asked Jack Shad from NEFRC to speak about the report, and he informed the council of the criteria on which they based the approval. This is how they came to the member stated no. recommendation. Town Clerk read aloud the Ordinance 2023-03 by title only. recommendations. Councilwoman Mead 2nd the motion. Councilwoman Evans motioned to adopt the ordinance 2024-03 based on the staff's Attorney Patrick Kennedyi is here to represent residents around Lake Broward. Mr. Kennedy asked how the staff determined that an RV park would fit underrecreational Jack Shad answered by looking into other similar municipalities, and he read aloud the verbiage used to make the claim. Activities-Dased sites are used to enjoy activities, and even though it is not listed. new recreational sites must be used. Based on the verbiage, you think of parks and undeveloped sites. Activities such as ballfields and picnics trails. Jack Shad answered that some had similar language. The Wetland, environmental impacts, premilitary studies. Under the current land use of Medium Residential. 1/Page Jack answered that 2-5 units per acre and part oft the property isi in commercial. Ing general, you would need to get some sort of centralized water and sewer. Mayor Svingala asked if Patrick was the attorney for Crescent and he answered that he was Robert Moral- Concern about the water quality. Septic tanks are noti typically used for large developments. The biggest concern is the properties downstream fromi the property. The water quality of the lake and the possible contamination of the wells. He is asking if the the applicant's attorney. local downstream property owners have water. Mike Lanzer- wants to give al handout to Jack Shad. Jack Shad answered that the town's comprenensive plan, in general, is the information used to make the plans. Mike Lanzer- read from his handout about the aquiferrecharge areas. Marie Valentino asked about the future oft the Town and howi they outweigh the concerns. The Town Attorney explained that there must be competent substantial evidence against John Horan- spoke about the key components and how the sales tax would bring revenue Mr. Horan wants to bring the opportunities to the community. The developers have no interest in hurting the environment at all. The goal is to save all the wetlands. There is less Marie Valentino came back and asked about the only revenue is the taxes. Does this help the property. into the town. Along with 1,000 hours to give to sheriff patrols. than ten percent on this property. the community? Mayor. Joe called the motion. Yea- Councilman Evans Yea- Councilman Linkswiler Nay- Councilman Kuleski Yea- Councilman Mead Yea- Mayor Svingala Motion Passes 4-1 2/Page The Town Clerk read Ordinance 2024-04 aloud conditions with the change of 90 ecommendations. by title only and explained that the PUD Staff's consecutive days in a calendar yeari for stays. Based on with the PUD condition Councilwoman Evans motioned to approve Ordinance 2024-04 changes based on staff's ecommendations, and Councilwoman Mead 2nd the motion. ADiscussion was had about the Conditions. Councilwoman Kuleski asked for a different wording, The developers are willing to agree to take out Resort. Councilwoman Kuleski asked about signage for the park. She also hydrologist's report. The drawdown will bei the wells John Horan- explained that the permits would need to be Councilwoman Kuleski asked about the SAS. adding vendors servingalcohol. asked about the impacted. ini the area that could potentially be approved. Matt Morgan- worked with Mr. Kennedy on the report for almost Matt read the verbiage. Wells should be screened for this The community waste disposal system should be Town Attorney Pickens explained that Page 2, ten hours. Section H on project by St. Johns Water Management. designed by a State Certified Engineer. Councilwoman Evans needs to withdraw her motion. Councilwoman Mead withdrew her 2nd on the motion. Councilwoman Evans withdrew herr motion. Councilwoman Evans motions to approve the Ordinance recommendations with the changes and the beverages on site is prohibited. 2024-04 based on staff's new language of The Serving of alcoholic Patrick Kennedy explained that they worked together with Matt Morgan- explained that the language isi ini the Councilwoman Kuleski asked about the proposed time frame. developers. agreement. Iti is in Florida State Statutes. - * 3Page Matt Mortan- Each plan is 100 sites at ai time. Capital Construction could be more than what they thought it would be. The development must start within five years, or the PUD John Horan explained that the interest rate reduction will not bei ini the future. The cost of agreement is null and void. development is very high right now. Troy Main- golf carts on Sisco Rd. Cant they go on the roads? Councilwoman Kuleski explained that the county doesn'ta allow golf carts on the roadways. Troy Main- 1,000 hours in law enforcement. Af flashing light on the roadway. Driveway improvements on George Main Drive. Mayor Called the Vote Roll Call Vote Councilman Mead- Yea Councilman Kuleski- Yea Councilman Linkswiler- Yea Councilman Evans- Yea Mayor Svingla- Yea Motion Passes Public Comment Opened Asked about the oversite of the city once its developed. John Horan- Thanked everyone for the help. Motion to Adjourn- Councilwoman Mead 7:12 pm PARK 4/Page