City Council Meeting

Joe Meek, Mayor Chris Ensing, Vice Mayor/Council Seat #3 Gabrielle Satchell, Council Seat #1 Mindi Hastings, Council Seat #2 Robert Holmes, Council Seat #5 Audra Curts-Whann, City Manager Rob Batsel, City Attorney Mia Fink, City Clerk Agenda Crystal River City Council Meeting Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM Citrus County Welcome Center 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call B. Invocation C. Pledge of Allegiance D. Recognition of Elected Officials in Attendance 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA NOTICE TO PUBLIC Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Governing Body with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to provide that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes) Any person requiring reasonable accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the City of Crystal River, City Manager's Office, 123 N.W. Highway 19, Crystal River, Florida, 34428 (352) 795-4216, at least two (2) days before the meeting. GENERAL MEETING PROCEDURES 1. In consideration of others, we ask that you follow a few basic rules: A. Please turn cell phones off, or place on vibrate. If you must make a call, please step out into the hallway. B. If you must speak to someone in the audience, please speak softly or go out into the hallway. C. Personal comments/remarks, directed to Council or the public, are not allowed and are considered out of order. 2. Public Comment: A. The general public will be allowed three (3) minutes to speak during the Public Input section at the beginning of the meeting and five (5) minutes to speak during the Public Input section at the end of the meeting.

3. PRESENTATIONS A. CCSO Quarterly Report B. CRFD Quarterly Report 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. PUBLIC INPUT 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Motion to approve minutes of the City Council meeting held January 26, 2026 B. Motion to approve minutes of the City Council Workshop held January 28, 2026 C. Motion to approve the setting of two Public Hearings to be held during the Public Hearing portion of the two Regular Council meetings scheduled for September 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. and September 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. related to FY 2027 Budget adoption. 7. PUBLIC HEARING 8. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 9. CITY ATTORNEY 10. CITY MANAGER A. Motion to authorize staff to accept Daly & Zilch cost estimates for Bid No. 25-B-05 "Stormwater Drainage Clearing Areas". 11. CITY COUNCIL A. Discussion regarding City Manager probation status 12. COUNCIL MEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS 13. PUBLIC INPUT 14. ADJOURNMENT (Three Minute Time Limit) A. Mayor Meek B. Vice Mayor Ensing C. Council member Hastings D. Council member Holmes E. Council member Satchell (Five Minute Time Limit)

Meeting Date: February 9, 2026 Agenda Item Number: 3.A. CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING Agenda Item Summary Requested Motion: CCSO Quarterly Report ATTACHMENTS: Description Q4 CCSO report Crystal River.pptx

Meeting Date: February 9, 2026 Agenda Item Number: 3.B. CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING Agenda Item Summary Requested Motion: CRFD Quarterly Report ATTACHMENTS: Description CRFD QTR 4.pdf

4th Quarter Report - 2025 CRYSTAL RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT Protecting the City of Crystal River Since 1915

Total Calls: 285 Total Average Response Time: 4:33 Total Average Personnel Response: 2.60 Dec. 99 Oct. 102 Nov. 84 Average Response Time: 4:29 Average Personnel Response: 2.60 Average Miles: 1.54 Average Response Time: 4:22 Average Personnel Response: 2.64 Average Miles: 1.42 Average Response Time: 4:46 Average Personnel Response: 2.61 Average Miles: 1.34 4th Quarter Report - 2025

Fire Related Calls: 130 EMS Calls: 156 Mutual Aid Received: 0 Mutual Aid to CCFR EMS: 12 Mutual Aid to CCFR Fire: 6 CPR: 3 Vehicle Fires: 1 Brush Fires: 6 Structure Fires: 2 (Mutual Aid to CCFR) 4th Quarter Report - 2025

Total Training: 919.5 Hours 4th Quarter Report - 2025

CRFD Community Engagement October 3 – First Friday at Town Square October 4 – Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery October 5-11 – Fire Prevention Week October 7 – National Night Out October 8 – Recognized Emergency Nurses Day October 11 – Scarecrow Fest 4th Quarter Report - 2025

CRFD Community Engagement October 18 – Starbucks Trunk or Treat October 24 – CRHS Football Game November 1 – Stone Crab Jam November 7 – First Friday at Town Square November 11 – Inverness Veterans Day Parade November 24 – CERT CPR Course 4th Quarter Report - 2025

CRFD Community Engagement November 28 – Kid City USA December 5 – Crystal River Tree Lighting December 8 – Deputy Rodriguez Memorial Service December 8 – Crystal River Christmas Parade December 13 – Inverness Christmas Parade 4th Quarter Report - 2025

Presentation to IB Program Lecanto High School 4th Quarter Report - 2025

4th Quarter Report - 2025 Calls for Service

110 Building Diagrams Made and Uploaded to Active 911 140 Emergency Contacts Placed into Fire Station Software 7 Inspections Completed by Request with Follow-Up Inspections 2 Inspections with Outstanding Violations Proactive Inspections Start this Week at Beall’s Shopping Complex Fire Prevention 4th Quarter Report - 2025

4th Quarter Report - 2025

4th Quarter Report - 2025

Truck Dedications to Our Schools! 4th Quarter Report - 2025

4th Quarter Report - 2025

James Arlotta Firefighter/Paramedic 4th Quarter Report - 2025

4th Quarter Report - 2025 Pilot Club of Crystal River Calendar

4th Quarter Report - 2025 First Full Year Staffed 24/7 Total Calls: 1,056 Total Training Hours: 3,139.5 2025 Year in Review

2025 Goals Presented to City Council 4th Quarter Report - 2025 • Transition from an all-volunteer staff to a combination model o Complete! • Provide two Career Firefighters per shift no later than FY2030 o In Progress! Three Career Firefighters Funded • Maintain Part-Time Staff to Cover Peak Call Times, Reduce Overtime Costs, and Recruit More Volunteers o In Progress! Hiring Part-Time and Training Volunteers • Fund Fire Prevention Position o Complete!

4th Quarter Report - 2025 Thank You! Protecting the City of Crystal River Since 1915

Meeting Date: February 9, 2026 Agenda Item Number: 6.A. CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING Agenda Item Summary Requested Motion: Motion to approve minutes of the City Council meeting held January 26, 2026

Meeting Date: February 9, 2026 Agenda Item Number: 6.B. CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING Agenda Item Summary Requested Motion: Motion to approve minutes of the City Council Workshop held January 28, 2026 ATTACHMENTS: Description Minutes Special Meeting 1-28-2026.docx

Minutes Crystal River City Council Meeting Special Meeting Agenda Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM Citrus County Welcome Center 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Meek called the meeting to order at 10:04 a.m. Council members present: Mayor Meek, Vice Mayor Chris Ensing, Council member Robert Holmes, Council member Gabrielle Satchell, Council member Mindi Hastings Staff present: Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Troy Slattery, Community Engagement Director Leslie Bollin, Visitors Services Director Andrea Hullstrung, Human Resources Director Mary Helprin, Growth Management Director Carly Hanson, Deputy City Clerk Sabrinna Utter, City Manager Audra Curts, Finance Director Michelle Russell, Assistant Finance Director Cindy Marihugh 2. PRESENTATIONS A. City Manager Goals and Evaluation Process Workshop Council discussion was opened by Mayor Meek. Council member Hastings discussed workshop purpose, noting inclusion of city goals in City Manager evaluation criteria. Mayor Meek and Council member Satchell noted previous evaluation tool deficiencies, and ways to improve the tool moving forward. Vice Mayor Ensing discussed the need to incorporate the City Manager job description and contract parameters. Discussion was held regarding evaluation format and the inclusion of specific and measurable goals. Timeline of the evaluation was also discussed. Mayor Meek suggested approval of final evaluation format on a future Council meeting agenda. Council also discussed proposed strategic goals, process for submission and review of results, as well as public records status of completed evaluations. Mayor Meek requested a defined timeline, areas of evaluation, and an agenda item with discussion and action, if needed. Vice Mayor Ensing inquired about process for communicating council concerns and Council member Hastings suggested options including direct discussion with the City Manager and bringing concerns forward to council. Council member Satchell expressed support for the suggested options. Council member Satchell inquired about timeframe for submission and Mayor Meek noted needed for consensus on and inclusion of goals in evaluation tool. Timeline of evaluation was discussed, with upcoming goal setting workshop noted (evaluation to occur 6 months following goal setting). City Manager’s probationary period was also discussed. Vice Mayor Ensing expressed concerns regarding City Manager communications and Council discussion was held regarding expectations moving forward. Council Member Satchell inquired about method of obtaining staff input and Mayor Meek suggested inclusion of such method in evaluation process. Council also discussed parameters of direct communication with staff.

Human Resources Director Mary Helprin inquired about timeline for evaluation (Council to determine at meeting following Goal Setting Workshop). Assistant City Manager Troy Slattery requested clarification on the timeline. Consensus was reached for evaluation to occur 6 months following final evaluation approval. Ms. Helprin also inquired about probation status and consensus was reached to make a formal decision at a future Council meeting. Council Member Holmes raised discussion regarding workshops and facilitation of public input and Assistant City Manager Slattery noted the upcoming goal setting workshop purpose and objectives. Council member Hastings noted availability for additional Council committee assignments. Mayor Meek and Council Member Holmes discussed upcoming MPO meeting. 4. ADJORNMENT Mayor Meek adjourned the meeting at 11:23 a.m.

Meeting Date: February 9, 2026 Agenda Item Number: 6.C. CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING Agenda Item Summary Requested Motion: Motion to approve the setting of two Public Hearings to be held during the Public Hearing portion of the two Regular Council meetings scheduled for September 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. and September 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. related to FY 2027 Budget adoption. Summary: As part of the annual budget development process, staff works to coordinate a series of workshops and meetings to facilitate adoption of budgets for both the City and the CRA. The tentative workshop and meeting schedule has been proposed as follows: Budget Workshop No.1- Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Set Trim Rate - Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Budget Workshop No. 2- Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Budget Hearing No. 1- Monday, September 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Budget Hearing No. 2- Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Each year the City is required to conduct two public hearings prior to final adoption of the budget. State law establishes certain requirements that must be met on setting those dates (i.e. the dates set by the City cannot conflict with the public hearing dates set by the County or the School Board). Preliminary budget hearings, set in conjunction with the T.R.I.M. rate setting, will be held during the Public Hearing portion of the two Regular Council meetings scheduled in September. At this time, staff is recommending the scheduling of these two Public Hearings be set for Monday, September 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. and Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Staff Recommendation: Approve the setting of two Public Hearings to be held during the Public Hearing portion of the two Regular Council meetings scheduled for September 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. and September 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. related to FY 2027 Budget adoption.

Meeting Date: February 9, 2026 Agenda Item Number: 10.A. CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING Agenda Item Summary Requested Motion: Motion to authorize staff to accept Daly & Zilch cost estimates for Bid No. 25- B-05 "Stormwater Drainage Clearing Areas". Summary: Stormwater-related issues resulting from the past two hurricane seasons have been identified throughout our local waterways. After determining the need to address certain blockages and repairs prior to completion of the plan, staff worked with engineers from Kimley-Horn to identify waterways needing attention, areas identified in the draft Stormwater Master Plan. Following review of the plan, staff issued an Invitation to Bid No. 25-B-05 and received two responses (Daly & Zilch and Higher Ground Land Services). Kimley-Horn staff reviewed the bids received and applied each respondents' itemized pricing to example projects that are attached to the agenda item. In both scenarios Daly & Zilch submitted the lowest bid. Kimley-Horn recommendation letter and list of respondents are included for reference. After completing the necessary procurement process, and gaining approval from Council, staff issued a Notice of Award to Daly & Zilch (the selected vendor) to perform the following work: clearing identified series of canals of debris and trash; grading and sodding; removal of trees, log, roots, and shrubs; dewatering and demucking, where applicable; removal of unsuitable material, where applicable; hauling of materials removed. All work for the project will be performed in accordance with the specifications prepared by the engineer. Daly & Zilch has since provided itemized quotes for the four (4) areas identified in the storm water drainage clearing areas (attached for reference). Area #1 - SE 8th Terr. and 9th Cir. = $285,000.00 Area #2 - Behind CVS-Under Hwy. 19 and Down NE 2nd St. = $362,432.00 Area #3 - NE 6th Ave. and Behind the School = $346,459.00 Area #4 - Between NE 5th Ave. and NE 3rd Ave. = $93,746.00 Daly & Zilch cost estimates were derived from the provided Bid Form in Section 00300 of Bid 25-B-05 Staff Recommendation: Authorize staff to accept Daly & Zilch cost estimates for Bid No. 25-B-05 "Stormwater Drainage Clearing Areas". ATTACHMENTS: Description

Bid for Daly & Zilch.pdf 25-B-05 List of Respondents.pdf Kimley Horn approval letter.pdf Daly & Zilch Estimated Cost Areas

kimley-horn.com 1700 SE 17th Street, Suite 200 Ocala, FL 34471 352 438 3000 September 30, 2025 Mr. Troy Slattery City of Crystal River City Hall 730 N Suncoast Blvd Crystal River, Florida 34428 RE: Crystal River Stormwater Drainage Clearing Areas 25-B-05; Bid Recommendation Kimley-Horn Project No. 142004045 Dear Mr. Slattery: We have reviewed the construction bids received for the above-referenced project. As of the deadline on September 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., two bids were received and were opened at 11:05 a.m. All bids received were valid bids. Attached is a bid tabulation of the bid results. Kimley-Horn does not object to the City of Crystal River issuing a Notice of Intent to Award to Daly and Zilch. Sincerely, KIMLEY-HORN Alan J. Garri, PE Vice President Attachment: Bid Tabulation Cc: File AlanGarrisTeamCoordination/Shared Documents/General/Crystal River Stormwater Master Plan 142004045/Documents/Bid Administration/Bids Recieved/Lts250911ajg_Bid Rec.docx

Meeting Date: February 9, 2026 Agenda Item Number: 11.A. CRYSTAL RIVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING Agenda Item Summary Requested Motion: Discussion regarding City Manager probation status