Recap of the January 16, 2024 Regular City Council and Northeast CRA Meetings

Mount Dora City Council

Mount Dora City Hall Board Room

510 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, Florida 32757

January 16, 2024, 6:00 PM

PRESENTATIONS

1. Proclamation for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

2. Proclamation for Florida Arbor Day

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA  - Item #3 was pulled by Councilmember Cataldo for discussion as Action Item #2. The remaining Consent Agenda items were approved unanimously.

1. Request Approval of Task Authorization with RCM Utilities, Inc. for Reclaimed Water Storage Pond Valve and Liner Repairs.

2. Request Approval of Agreement Between the City of Mount Dora and the University of Central Florida Police Department For Voluntary Cooperation and Operational Assistance Mutual Aid

3. Request Ratification of Payment of DSK Law Invoice #493256, Invoice #496199, and Invoice #496439 in the aggregate amount of $53,239.32 for Investigative Services

4. Request Ratification of Payment of Roper PA Invoice #84847 and Invoice #85341 in the aggregate amount of $570.00

5. Request Authorization to Purchase Electric Distribution Materials from Gresco Utility Supply Incorporated to replenish inventory stock for the Electric Utility Department

6. Request Approval of Task Authorization with Faden Builders in the Amount of $480,700.00 for the Renovation of Frank Brown Park

ACTION ITEMS

1. Request Approval of Reimbursement of City Manager Patrick Comiskey for Attorney Fees and Costs Associated with Whistleblower Investigation. This passed 7-0.

2. Request Ratification of Payment of DSK Law Invoice #493256, Invoice #496199, and Invoice #496439 in the aggregate amount of $53,239.32 for Investigative Services. This passed 5-2 (Councilmembers Cataldo and Dawson voted against).

PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES

1. Request approval First Reading of Ordinance No. 2024-01, Annexation for SAF NOB US 441, LLC (1.40 Acres). This passed 7-0.

2. Request approval First Reading of Ordinance No. 2024-02, Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment for SAF NOB US 441, LLC (1.40 Acres). This passed 7-0.

3. Request approval First Reading of Ordinance No. 2024-03, Change in Zoning for SAF NOB US 441, LLC (1.40 Acres). This passed 7-0.

4. Request approval First Reading of Ordinance No. 2024-04, Designation of Historic Site for the Mount Dora Community Building. This passed 7-0.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

1. Lobbyist Update

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT - the City Attorney discussed the Prompt Payment Act and noted that his firm had not yet been paid for the December invoice for City Attorney services even though they were approved by Council on January 2, 2024. City attorney noted that he is not concerned that the firm won’t receive payment but he hopes this isn’t a concern with vendors that the City works with.

UPCOMING MEETING DATES

*January 22, 2024, 6:30 PM, Special Meeting to Consider the Investigative Report of the Whistleblower Complaint against the City Manager

• February 6, 2024, 6:00 PM, Regular Session

• February 20, 2024, 6:00 PM, Regular Session

• March 5, 2024, 6:00 PM, Regular Session

• March 19, 2024, 6:00 PM, Regular Session

ADJOURNMENT - 7:36 pm

We immediately reconvened as the Northeast CRA Governing Board for one action item:

ACTION ITEMS

1. Request Approval of Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter Florida, Inc., Related to the Home Repair Grant Funding Program, and Approval for the Mayor to Execute on Behalf of the Northeast+ CRA. This passed 7-0.

ADJOURNMENT - 7:47 pm

Thank you for keeping up with what’s happening at City Hall. Should you have any questions at all feel free to reach out to me or any members of your City Council.

Crissy Stile

Mayor, City of Mount Dora

352.408.4693

Stilec@cityofmountdora.com

The foregoing is the Mayor’s recap of certain discussions taken place at the Regular City Council Meeting held on January 16, 2024. The information expressed in this message is meant to be a factual summary of events. If you have questions about the statements herein, please do not hesitate to contact Mayor Crissy Stile at stilec@cityofmountdora.com