HONDNHLHLS Town Council Meeting September 9, 2024, at 6:00 PM Howey-in the-Hills Town Hall 101N. Palm Ave., Howey-mn-the-Hils, FL: 34737  MINUTES  Mayor MacFarlane called the Town Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mayor MacFarlane led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.  Councilor Reneé Lannaman delivered an invocation.  ROLLCALL Acknowledgement of Quorum MEMBERS PRESENT:  Councilor Reneé Lannaman Councilor David Miles Councilor George Lehning Mayor Martha MacFarlane  MEMBERS EXCUSED ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Marie V.Gallelli STAFF PRESENT:  Sean O'Keefe, Town Manager Tom Wilkes, Town Attorney Morgan Cates, Public Works Director Rick  Thomas, Police Chief] John Brock, Deputy Town Manager/Town Clerk  AGENDA APPROVALREVIEW next Town Council meeting.  Town Manager, Sean O'Keefe, explained that the applicant has requested that Agenda Item #41 be moved to the Councilor Miles had a question that pertained to. Agenda Item #7 (Councilor Lannaman Rebuttal to Land Development Code amendments 2024). Councilor Miles pointed out that Councilor Lannaman was on the losing side of the vote on this issue during thel last Town Council meeting and Councilor Miles asked the Town Attorney ifCouncilor Lannaman was allowed to bring up this item again under Roberts Rules ofOrder. Town Attorney, Tom Wilkes, stated that, typically under Roberts Rules ofOrder, an individual on the losing side ofa vote can not bring the item back up for vote again, however, there was nothing that kept the" Town Council from Motion made by Councilor Miles to approve the meeting's agenda while removing Agenda Item #4; seconded by Councilor Lannaman. Motion approved unanimously by voice vote. Yea: Councilor Lannaman, Councilor Miles, Councilor. Lehning, Mayor MacFarlane  having a discussion on the item.  Voting Nay: None  1/Page    CONSENT. AGENDA  Routine items are placed on the Consent Agenda to expedite the meeting. IfTown Council/Staff fwish to discuss any item, the procedure is as follows: (1). Pull the item(s)from, the Consent Agenda; (2) Vote on the remaining  item(s); and (3). Discuss each pulled item and vote.  Motion made by Councilor Miles, Seconded by Mayor MacFarlane.  Voting Yea: Councilor Lannamafi, Councilor Miles, Councilor Lehning, Mayor MacFarlane  1. The approval oft the minutes and ratification and confirmation ofa all Town Council actions at the August 2. The approval of the minutes and ratification and confirmation ofa all Town Council actions at the September 4, 2024, Town Council Public Hearing on Tentative Budget and Proposed Millage Rate. Motion made by Councilor Miles to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Mayor MacFarlane. Motion  26, 2024, Town Council Meeting.  approved unanimously by voice vote.  Voting Nay: None PUBLICHEARING None OLD BUSINESS  Yea: Counçilor Lannaman, Councilor Miles, Councilor Lehning, Mayor MacFarlane  3. Consideration and Approval: SLRTAC. Agreement  Mayor MacFarlane asked. James Kinzler with Kinz Consulting to speak. Mr. Kinzler stated that he was the oversight consultant for the South Lake Regional Technical Advisor Committee (SLRTAC). Mr. Kinzler stated that SLRTAC was an advisory/facl-finding committee established for projects that promote non-traditional water supplies. The goal of SLRTAC is to aid and develop a long-term Mr. Kinzler stated that the City of Groveland volunteered tol be the procuring agency for SLRTAC; the prior procuring agency was the City of Clermont. Mr. Kinzler stated that a member agency can exit Mr. Kinzler stated that one ofthel benefits ofj joining SLRTAC would be that the St. Johns River Water Management District strongly encourages a collaborative approach and, by. joining SLRTAC, it should aid the Town of Howey-in-the-Hlls in acquiring a longer Consumptive Use Permit (CUP).  sustainable and affordable water supply for Lake County.  SLRTAC with written notice of 60 days.  Mayor MacFarlane opened Public Comment for this item only. SLRTAC and the cost ofjoining seemed like ai nominal amount. Mayor MacFarlane closed Public Comment for this item. MacFarlane. Motion approved by roll call vote.  Eric Gunesch, 448 Avila PI. - Mr. Gunesch stated that it seemed like a good idea for the Town toj join  Motion made by Councilor. Lannaman to approve the SLRTAC Agreement; seconded by Mayor  2/Page    Voting Nay: Councilor Miles  Yea: Councilor Lannaman, Councilor Lehning, Mayor MacFarlane 4. Consideration and Approval: Cedar Creek Water Agreement  This Agenda Item was removed during the Agenda Approval section of the meeting.  5. Discussion: N. Citrus Ave. Reconstruction Project  Town Manager, Sean O'Keefe, gave a status update on this project. Mr. O'Keefe explained that the Town Engineer has submitted access permit applications to FDOTand aj permit application tol DEP for water main abandonment and replacement and hopes to have approval for these in early October. Mr. O'Keefe stated that the Town's surveying company, George F Young, is actively working onare- platting of 4 parcels on the north side oft the Citrus and Camelia intersection. Mr. O'Keefe stated that, in addition to that re-platting work, Geroge F Young also needs to submit sketches and descripting for the 3 lots on the east side of Citrus Ave. Mr. O'Keefe stated that he expected completion from George F Young was within the next two weeks. Mr. O'Keefe stated that there would be multiple rounds of interaction with the property owners and their lawyers prior to thei final completion of the re-platting project. Mr. O'Keefe stated that the final step oft the re-platting project would be its approval by the Mr, O'Keefe stated that, when the re-platting project is complete, the Town then could: schedule the  Town Council.  repaving project with Paquette Company.  Mayor MacFarlane opened Public Comment for this item only.  Eric Gunesch, 448 Avila PI. -I Mr. Gunesch stated that this was ai necessary expense and should be Graham Wells, 718 Calabria Way Mr. Wells questioned ifit was normal procedure to accept a  approved.  motion on a discussion item.  Town Attorney, Tom Wilkes, stated that it could be done.  Motion made by Councilor Miles to approve. Paquette's $414,966.75. North Citrus Ave. Road improvement bid, with the $4,356.75 to be funded out of the sidewalk maintenance budget line (in the General Fund) and the potable water improvement of $64,490 to be funded out of the water fund and to fund the remaining portion out oft the' Transportation: Fund with the Notice to Proceed not be done until the re-platting project is complete and the' Town Manager signs off on  it; seconded by CouncilorLehning. Motion approved by roll call vote. Yea: Councilor Miles, Councilor Lehning, Mayor MacFarlane  Voting  Nay: Councilor Lannaman  NEW BUSINESS  6. Consideration and Approval: Deaccession ofTown Inventory  Town Manager, Sean O'Keefe, explained that the Town's charter called for deaccessioning (or retiring ort throwing away) ofTown inventory to require the approval oft the Town Council. Mr. O'Keefe explained that Town Staff was requesting to auction off three of the former Police Department vehicles.  3IPage    Mayor MacFarlane opened Public Comment for this item only.  Tim Everline, 10121 NI Lakeshore Blvd. -N Mr. Everline questioned how the auction site was selected and that hei felt the Town. should receive more money than what the staff suggested the vehicles would  receive at auction.  Mayor MacFarlane closed Public Comment fort this item,  Motion made by Councilor Miles to approve of the deaccession oft the: 3 former Police Department vehicles; seconded by Mayor MacFarlane. Motion approved unanimously by roll call vote. Yea: Councilor Lannaman, Councilor Miles, Councilor. Lehning, Mayor MacFarlane 7. Discussion: Councilor Lannaman Rebuttal to Land Development Code amendments 2024 Councilor Lannaman stated that she asked to bring this item up before Town Council because she thought thel Land Development Code (LDC) amendments that were approved during the last Town Council meeting were anti-development. Councilor Lannamani stated that, with the growth that is occurring around the borders of the Town and the economic environment, she was very concerned about Councilor Lannaman asked Town Attorney, Tom Wilkes, how easy it was to make future amendments to the LDC. Mr. Wilkes stated that it was fairly easy, LDC amendments needed to be consistent with the Town's Comprehensive Plan (which is much harder to amend) but that LDC amendments could be done Mayor MacFarlane stated that she thought thej previously proposed "grandfather" clause for MDR-1 Councilor Miles stated that five developments were approved ift the wastewater problem was solyed. Councilor Miles stated that he thought Mission Rise, Watermark, and Whispering Heights would be  Voting Nay: None  the sustainability oft the' Town.  with a simple Ordinance.  zoning was problematic, which is why she was not in support ofit.  nice improvements to the' Town.  Mayor MacFarlane opened Public Comment for this item only.  Eric Gunesch, 448 Avila! Pl. -I Mr. Gunesch reviewed his views on growth in and around the Town of Tim Everline, 1012 NI Lakeshore Blyd. - Mr. Everline stated that he believed the residents want responsible growth, not "no growth". Mr. Everline stated that he thought that the Town had ai financial problem due to spending too much money before it has iti in hand and believed that the Town should Fran Wagler, 409 W Central Ave, - Mrs. Wagler stated that the Town shouldn'tspend what it doesn't Alan Hayes, 111 Island Dr. - Mr. Hayes stated that the Planning and Zoning Board had recommended some reversals in garage size but does not recommend any reversals in lots sizes. He said that residents Peter Tuite, 300 E Croton Way - Mr. Tuite said that he agreed with the other public commenters and that, ifs someone didn'tk know that taxes would be high here, they shouldn'tmove) here.  Howey-m-the-HIls.  tighten its spending. have.  are willing toj pay higher taxes for their unique lifestyle.  4Page    DEPARTMENT REPORTS 8. Town Hall  This report was included int the meeting's packet.  9. Police Department  Rick Thomas, Poliçe Chief, thanked everyone that had attended the Tip-A-Cop fundraiser that raised money: for the Police Department's charity. Chief" Thomas stated that they hadi raised over $4,000.  10. Code Enforcement 11. Public Works  This report was included int the meeting's packet.  Public Works Director, Morgan Cates, stated that the Town would be participating in al Lake County  Waterway Cleanup Event on September 21St.  12. Library  This report was included int the meeting's packet. 13. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board / Special Events  None 14. Town Attorney None 15. Finance Supervisor 16. Town Manager  This report was included in the meeting's packet.  Town Manager, Sean O'Keefe, stated that he and thel Public Works Director, Morgan Cates, had met with the Talichet HOA about the possibility oft the Town taking over their wastewater lift station.  COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 17. Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli None IA Absent 18. Councilor Lehning  Councilor Lehning asked about the status oft the Central Lake CDD agreement, Town Manager, Sean O'Keefe, stated he was expecting to be able to see a1 new draft later in the week. Councilor Lehning stated that, prior to the Town Council making a decision on an additional agreement with the Central Lake CDD, he wanted to see an independent professional organization inspect the wastewater treatment  plant.  5Page    Councilor Lehning stated that he was concerned about developers attempting to get PUD: agreements  and their ability to negotiate with future Town Councils.  19. Councilor Miles meeting.  Councilor Miles said that he would not be in attendance at the October 14, 2024, Town Council Councilor Miles said he thought it was grossly unfair for 3 members oft the Town Council tol hold a conversation during the Town Council meetings without allowing dissenting conversations. Councilor Miles stated that he believed that the Planning and Zoning Board's last-minute recommendation to the Land Development Code (LDC) amendment Ordinance were counterproductive. Councilor Lannaman stated that she heard residents loud and clear and that she cares deeply for the Town. Councilor Lannaman said she does not want the Town to be suffocated and that sustainability for  20. Councilor Lannaman  the Town is most important. 21. Mayor MacFarlane  Mayor MacFarlane said that volunteers were very important to the Town and that she would not have been able to get by without them during her term. Mayor MacFarlane reminded everyone that the new  Town Council will need to select a new MPO representative.  PUBLIC COMMENTS  Any person wishing to address the Mayor and Town Council and who is not on the agenda is asked to speak their Eric Gunesch, 448 Avila PI. - Mr. Gunesch stated that he hoped the petty bickering in the Town Council would come to an end. Mr. Gunesch stated that he believed the Town needed to expand but did not know how.  name and address. Three (3) minutes is allocated per speaker.  ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Councilor Lannaman to adjourn the meeting; Mayor MacFarlane seconded the motion. Motion was approved unanimously by voice vote.  The Mecting? adjourned at 7:59 p.m.1 Attendees: 41  Mhkh  Martha Mayor  A  MacFarlane  AESTE  bl  John Brock, Town Clerk  6IPage