CITYOR CITY OF BELLEVIEW AGENDA City Commission Meeting Belleview City Hall Commission Room 5343 SE. Abshier Blvd. Belleview, FL December 17,2024 6:001 PM Christine Dobkowski, Mayor Seat 2 Ray Dwyer, Commissioner Seat 31 Ronald TI Livsey, Commissioner Seat 41 Robert "BO" Smith, Commissioner Seat 1 Michael Goldman, Commissioner Welcome to the City of Belleview Commission meeting. The Commission regularly meets the first and third" Tuesday ofe every month at 6:00 pm, unless otherwise noted. The Commission meetings are open to thej public, and the Commission encourages and values your opinions as they move forward in the Asacourtesy to others, please silence your cell phone or other electronic devices before entering the In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance with any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk's office at least 48 hours in advance oft the meeting at MOMENT OF SILENCE/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-COMMISSIONER DWYER decision-making process. Commission Chambers. Ifyou need to take a call, please step outside. mmooy@pellyewlotg or 352-245-7021 extension 2109. ROLL CALL Roll Call of Commissioners APPROVAL OF MINUTES 12-03-2024.doc Approval of the 12-03-24 Commission Meeting Minutes PUBLIC. HEARING: FINAL HEARING PH-E Final Reading Ord 24-15 Water and Sewer User. Rates (Strausbaugh) Ordinance 24-15 WS Rates Per Gallon.docx Ord 2024-15 Business Impact Estimate.docx Rate Comparisons.docx UNSCHEDULED AUDIENCE: Unscheduled Audience OTHER CITY BUSINESS/DEPARTMENT UPDATES: Updates: City Clerk- Parcel Split Updates - Development Services: Lot Split Department Updates - Development Services: Monthly Report Development Services Update Report to Commission 12-9-24.docx Updates: Finance Amendment tol Mi Pueblo Impact Installment Plan Agreement Amendment to Installment Payment Agreement_ _Mil Pueblo.pdf Updates: ChiefofPolice Updates: Information Technology Monthly Report ITI Monthly Report - December.docx Updates: City Attorney Updates: Administrator COMMISSION UPDATES: Commission Updates CITYOFBELLEVIEW CITYCOMMISSIONMEETING MINUTES Belleview City Hall Commission Room 5343SE Abshier Blvd. Belleview, FL December 17h, 2024 6:00PM MayarCHRISINEKI DOBKOWSKI Seat1 MICHAELL.COLDMAN Seat 2 RAYDWYER Seat 3 RONALDTLIVSEY Seat4 ROBERT'BO'SMITH MOMENT OFSILENCEPLEDGE: - OF ALLEGIANCE- Commissioner Dwyer ROLLCALLOF COMMISSIONERS: Present: Dwyer, Livsey, Smith, Goldman, Mayor Dobkowski APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. 12-03-24 Commission Meeting Minutes presented; seconded by Commissioner Livsey. Motion made by Commissioner Smith to approve the 12-03-24 Commission Meeting Minutes as Motion was called by aroll call vote.. Ayes: Dwyer, Livsey, Smith, Goldman, Dobkowski. PUBLIC HEARING: FINAL: HEARING: a. PH-] Final Reading: Ord 2024-15: Water and Sewer User Rates Mayor Dobkowski read Ordinance 2024-15, Water and Sewer System User Rates, on Final Reading, Title Only. Finance Director Strausbaugh stated at the October 1,2024, meeting Raftelis presented the 2024 Utility Revenue Sufficiency Study. The study reviewed the revenue sufficiency needs over the next 6-year period. The study reviewed all aspects ofthe City's finances and recommended rate increases over the next several years that would meet the operational, capital, In accepting the study, the Commission also agreed that the monthly billing be changed to aj per gallon vs a per 1,000-gallon increment for ease in reporting and citizen understanding. and debt service needs of the City. 12/17/2024 Commission Meeting Page: 1of4 Mayor Dobkowski stated this is a Public Hearing and asked ifa anyone in the audience had any Edwin Castro, a resident of Autumn Glen, came forward as a representative for himself and other Commissioner Smith acknowledged that he does not like raising rates either. However, he pointed out that millage rates have not increased in seven years, and water rates have remained unchanged for approximately four years. Due to the City's growth, the well and water services expansion Motion made by Commissioner Livsey to approve Ord 2024-15, Water and Sewer User Rates on Mayor Dobkowski asked Finance Director Strausbaugh to provide an update on the debt services related to the water rate increase. Finance Director Strausbaugh explained that the City secured a $6 million loan with zero percent interest for the new water well, of which approximately half, $3 For the sewer plant expansion, the City secured a $301 million loan with $10 million forgiven and a 0.034% interest rate on the remaining $20 million. These projects are essential to support the City's Mayor Dobkowski emphasized that rate increases are necessary to ensure the City can repay the loans. The Mayor reiterated that the new water well and sewer plant expansion were required to meet the needs oft the growing population and ensure the City is equipped tol handle the increase of Motion was called by a roll call vote. Ayes: Dwyer, Livsey, Smith, Goldman, Dobkowski. comments. residents in opposition to the raised rates. became necessary, making a rate increase unavoidable. Final Reading, Title Only; Seconded by Commissioner Dwyer. million, was forgiven, leaving a $3 million balance. growth. new residents. UNSCHEDULED AUDIENCE: No one came forward. OTHER CITY BUSINESS/DEPARIMENTUPDATES: a. City Clerk: N/A b. Development Services: Lot Split Development Services Director Chancey stated the property owner of6145 SE Arthur Rd. is requesting al lot split to sell the adjacent lot. Both lots once split, will meet the setback and size requirements of a buildable lot per city code. 12/17/2024 Commission Meeting Page2of4 Motion made by Commissioner Goldman to approve lot split as presented; Seconded by Motion was called by a roll call vote. Ayes: Dwyer, Livsey, Smith, Goldman, Dobkowski. Commissioner Smith C. Development Services: Monthly Reports Development Services Director Chancey reviewed current commercial and residential projects and other departmental updates. d. Finance Department: Amendment to Mi Pueblo Impact Installment Plan Agreement Finance Director Strausbaugh stated Mi Pueblo entered into an agreement in 2021 to pay impact fees for their restaurant. The capacity seating is now increasing sO additional impact fees are owed. They would like to combine the $12,828.50 remaining amount owed on their first agreement with this additional amount of $32,340. This agreement will achieve that. Per City Code, the City Motion was made by Commissioner Goldman to approve the Mi Pueblo Impact Installment Plan Motion was called by a roll call vote. Ayes: Dwyer, Livsey, Smith, Goldman, Dobkowski. Commission must approve this agreement. Attorney Landt has reviewed. Agreement; Seconded by Commissioner Dwyer. e. Public Works: Monthly Reports Public Works Director Titterington presented an update on current projects f. Police Department: N/A Information Technology: Monthly Reports ITI Director Towne presented an update on the activity for November. h. LegalServices: N/A i. Administrator: N/A COMMIESIONUPDATS: Commissioner Dwyer: Wished staffa Merry Christmas and thanked staff for a great Light Up Lake CommisionerLivsey stated that thel Parade was great and thanked the volunteers for good work ont the event. Lillian. Commissioner Goldman: N/A 12/17/2024 Commission Meeting Page 3of4 Commissioner Smith: Thanked the staff for aj job well done on Light up Lake Lillian and the Mayor Dobkowski reminded the commission that thel Marion County Delegation meeting willl bel held on Parade. January gth. Staffwill present the projects at the upcoming Commission Meeting. Mayor Dobkowski: City Clerk Position Mayor Dobkowski stated there were three applicants for the City Clerk position. Attorney Landt noted that one of the applicants is a veteran, prompting a discussion about veteran preference. It was decided that a scoring system will be used to ensure the preference is clearly and fairly applied. Adjoumment: Meeting adjourned by Mayor Dobkowski at 6:33 PM. Attest: maaud MariahMoody,CMC City Clerk 12/17/2024 Commission Meeting Page 4of4