MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, December 20, 2011

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1 CITY OF MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA Regular Meeting MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, December 20, 2011 M I N U T E S City Hall Board Room Having been duly advertised as required by law, Mayor Bob Thielhelm called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, Police Chief Scoggins gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENT: Mayor Bob Thielhelm, Vice-Mayor Vasco Watters, Council Members Ryan Donovan, Bob Maraio, Denny Wood, Michael Tedder and James Yatsuk; City Manager Michael Quinn, City Attorney Cliff Shepard and City Clerk Gwen Keough-Johns OTHERS PRESENT: Planning & Development Director Mark Reggentin, Police Chief Randy Scoggins; Deputy Police Chief Ron Rauth, Parks & Recreation Director Roy Hughes; Public Works Director Gary Hammond; Finance Director Jim Williams; Fire Chief Skip Kerkhof PUBLIC APPEARANCES Ms. Cathy Hoechst, Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce, announced banners that have been placed in addition to holiday lights and activities. Ms. Hoechst provided a DVD from Light Up Mount Dora to each City Council member. The second business map of Mount Dora has been printed and Ms. Hoechst distributed copies to each City Council member. Ms. Hoechst announced production of The Child and encouraged attendance. She said tickets are available for sale in the lobby and they are also available from the Chamber of Commerce. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA Mayor Thielhelm adjusted the agenda to allow first reading of Ordinance at this time. PUBLIC HEARING First Reading of Ordinance , Restricting Access to a Portion of Strathmore Circle Mr. Cliff Shepard, City Attorney, read Ordinance by title only.

2 ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOUNT DORA, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CREATING SECTION LIMITED ACCESS POINT ON STRATHMORE CIRCLE ; RESTRICTING ACCESS TO STRATHMORE CIRCLE AT THE SOUTHEASTERNMOST PORTION OF THE PUBLIC STRATHMORE CIRCLE RIGHT-OF-WAY APPROXIMATELY SEVENTY FEET WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF STRATHMORE CIRCLE AND BRIDGEPORT BAY CIRCLE TO EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Reggentin, Planning and Development Director, provided a brief background. The City Attorney has prepared an ordinance to restrict access on Strathmore Circle between the Lakes of Mount Dora and Lancaster at Loch Leven neighborhoods. The purpose is to eliminate use of Strathmore Circle as a cut through for traffic from the east. Staff recommends approval upon first reading of the proposed Ordinance. Mr. Carlos Beruff, Medallion Home CEO, acknowledged the confusion regarding a prior agreed to plan to limit access through the subject gate. He asked what action City Council is looking for from Medallion Homes. Mayor Thielhelm referred to a letter written by Mr. Peter Logan, President of Medallion Home, dated December 5, 2011inquiring whether the letter remains valid. Mr. Beruff said the proposal of temporary closings, leaving the gate open only from 9 am to 3 pm is valid. Ms. Jenna Thierl, President of Lancaster at Loch Leven Homeowner s Association, expressed support for adoption of Ordinance The bottom line is safety versus convenience. Ms. Peni Berger, Lakes of Mount Dora resident, requested if the gate is closed that no one be allowed to use the gate including bicycles, dirt bikes or pedestrians. Mr. Cap Thomas, Lakes of Mount Dora resident, offered suggestions as a compromise. Ms. Gloria Goldfaden, Emergency Preparedness Team Chairperson, spoke on behalf of the Lakes of Mount Dora raising concern about emergency access. Mr. Karl Athow, Lakes of Mount Dora resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance. Mr. Jack Shorr, Lancaster at Loch Leven resident, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance. Mr. George Roberts, Lakes of Mount Dora resident, spoke against the proposed ordinance. Ms. Madelyn Gainen, Lakes of Mount Dora resident, spoke against the proposed ordinance.

3 Mr. James Amrhein, Lancaster at Loch Leven resident, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Scott Dionne, Lancaster at Loch Leven resident, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Conrad Thompson, Vice President of Lancaster at Loch Leven Homeowner s Association, spoke on behalf of residents supporting the proposed ordinance. Mr. Sean Davis, Lancaster at Loch Leven resident, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance. Ms. Nicole Brouhard, Lancaster at Loch Leven resident, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Bob Carlin, Lakes of Mount Dora resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance. Mr. Damian Cameola, Lakes of Mount Dora resident, spoke in favor of connectivity. Mr. Kenneth Hoffman, Lakes of Mount Dora resident, spoke in opposition of the ordinance. He asked for additional information including a traffic analysis from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) prior to a decision being made with regard to Strathmore Circle. Staff will address Mr. Hoffman s request as a public records request. Mr. Quinn clarified that FDOT does not get involved in local roadway traffic analysis reports. Mr. Wood stated knowledge of the issue regarding Strathmore Circle for several months. He offered concern associated with the situation. While Mr. Wood stated safety as the ultimate issue, he would like to postpone the ordinance for two weeks so additional studies can be conducted to provide supporting data for closing the roadway. Mr. Maraio said there is a traffic issue and with the full build out at Lakes of Mount Dora, Strathmore Circle will definitely not handle the increased volume of traffic. Even if reviewed from a long term viewpoint, it is inevitable that the gate will have to be closed. Mr. Maraio said it may be advantageous for the Lakes of Mount Dora to close their main gate during the day and at night. Mr. Beruff pointed out that action was taken after the September meeting. He found out people were going through the gate and had to place cinderblocks. Construction vehicles have been told not to travel through Strathmore and an attorney has been hired by Medallion Homes to look into the use of Airport Road as alternate access. Residents from the Lakes of Mount Dora expressed interest in a traffic signal being placed on S.R. 44 for safety. Mr. Wood suggested residents write letters to FDOT. Mr. Yatsuk moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance Mr. Watters seconded the motion. The motion was approved by roll call vote. Mr. Watters Yes Mr. Wood No Mr. Maraio Yes Mr. Yatsuk Yes Mr. Donovan Yes Mayor Thielhelm Yes Mr. Tedder Yes

4 Mayor Thielhelm recessed the meeting at approximately 7:25 p.m. The meeting reconvened at approximately 7:35 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Final Budget Amendment 2. Approval of City Council meeting minutes dated December 6, 2011 pulled for discussion Mr. Watters moved to approve consent agenda item 1. Mr. Donovan seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Mr. Watters moved to approve consent agenda item 2 with minor changes. Mr. Tedder seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS First Reading of Ordinance , Impact Fee and Development Review Fee Waivers in CRA Mr. Shepard read Ordinance by title only. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE COLLECTION OF WATER, SEWER, POLICE AND FIRE IMPACT FEES ON NON- RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN THE DOWNTOWN AND NORTHEAST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA) DISTRICTS FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR; ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON SITE PLAN REVIEW FEES IN THE DOWNTOWN AND NORTHEAST CRA FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Reggentin explained the intent of the proposed ordinance and provided background information. Mr. Tedder moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance Mr. Donovan seconded the motion. The motion was approved by roll call vote. Mr. Watters Yes Mr. Tedder Yes Mr. Maraio Yes Mr. Yatsuk Yes Mr. Donovan Yes Mayor Thielhelm Yes Mr. Wood Yes

5 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION OF DEPARTMENTAL TOPICS CITY MANAGER PARKS & RECREATION Community Center Operations Advisory Committee Final Report Mr. Roy Hughes, Director Parks & Recreation, submitted a final recommendation to City Council from the committee. He requested approval of the final recommendation and sunset of the committee. Mr. Yatsuk moved to approve the recommendation. Mr. Tedder seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. BOARD APPOINTMENTS Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Advisory Board Mr. Watters moved to approve CRA reappointments as submitted for Bootie Pearson, David Berndt and David Stanley. Mr. Tedder seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Historic Preservation Board Mr. Watters moved to approve Historic Preservation Board reappointments as submitted for John Hoechst, Will Gieger and James Flack. Mr. Maraio seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Planning and Zoning Commission Mr. Bob Thielhelm appointed Liz Trundle to replace Susan Guch. Mr. Watters seconded the appointment. The appointment was approved unanimously. Mr. Maraio reappointed Jean Karr. Mr. Watters seconded the reappointment. The reappointment was approved unanimously. Mr. Yatsuk appointed Larry Baker. Mr. Donovan seconded the appointment. The appointment was approved unanimously. Public Arts Commission There were no applicants for new appointment.

6 Mr. Wood moved to approve Public Arts reappointments. Mr. Maraio seconded the reappointments. The reappointments were approved unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Quinn brought forward a request for vehicle replacement for the utilities department. The vehicle will be a Ford F-450 cab and chassis. Mr. Yatsuk moved to approve the request. Mr. Tedder seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Mr. Wood declined appointment to the Library advisory Board and Lake County Library positions. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for discussion, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:40 p.m. Robert Thielhelm, Sr., Mayor Gwen Keough-Johns, City Clerk