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The Lake Hamilton Town Council approved funding for a local revitalization group, authorized infrastructure repairs, and decided to delay filling a vacant council seat until the April election. The council also approved a merit increase for the Town Clerk and continued discussions on zoning ordinances.

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The council's decisions directly impact local tax spending, including $138,941 for water line repairs, $4,000 for community events, and changes to town zoning and election procedures.

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TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON MINUTES TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025 6:00 PM

The Town Council of Lake Hamilton held a Town Council Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 100 Smith Ave., Lake Hamilton, FL 33851.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Hall called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm

INVOCATION

Led by Howard Cone.

PLEDGE TO ALLEGIANCE

Hall, Mathis, Roberson, and Demanche were present.

PRESENTATION

Presentation by the Central Florida Regional Planning Council (CFRPC) on the proposed changes to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). Marissa Barney from Central Florida Regional Planning Council presented the Evaluation and Appraisal Report.

Abby Baker presented to Council her appreciation for the Police Department on how well they handled her situation.

Red Light Camera Data Report for period beginning July 1,2024 through June 30,2025. Town Administrator Sandoval presented Chief of Police Votour presented and answered questions from Council from the Red Light Cameras Annual Report.

November 4,2025, Regular Council Meeting minutes

CONSENT AGENDA

Disposal Authorization Request for Police Ford Explorer.

Note: Members of the Council may remove items from the Consent Agendas if they wish to discuss them. Requests for removal need to be made known to the Mayor under the Approval of the Order of Business at the beginning of the meeting.

December 2, 2025, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes

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PUBLIC COMMENT - NON-AGENDA ITEMS (Limited to 3 Minutes)

Howard Cone commented.

Joshua Collier commented.

Billy Young commented.

Frances Crews commented and council discussed her request for a Special Event Budget.

Cyndi Mayor commented.

Motion made by Demanche and a second by Roberson to approve $6,000 to give to JT Miller Revitalization Group to reflect from the Special Event Budget.

A roll call vote was taken. Hall nay, Mathis nay, Roberson aye, and Demanche aye.

Motion failed 2-2.

Motion made by Roberson and a second by Demanche to approve $4,000 to give to JT Miller

Revitalization Group to reflect from the Special Event Budget.

A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Roberson aye, and Demanche aye. Motion passed 4-0.

OLD BUSINESS

Council discussion for the White Clay Subdivision regarding proposed access to Kokomo Road.

This is at the request of the developer, Cassidy Holdings LLC.

Community Development Director Ball presented.

The Council Discussed.

Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance O-2025-12 Restricting the Use of Shipping

Containers in C-1 and C-2 Zoning Districts and Establishing Design Standards. First

Reading was held on November 4,2025.

Community Development Director Ball presented and requested to move the item to next meeting due to the strike through version needs to be updated.

Motion made by Mathis and a second by Roberson to continue Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance O-2025-12 Restricting the Use of Shipping Containers in C-1 and C-2 Zoning Districts and Establishing Design Standards to the January 13, 2026, Regular Council Meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Roberson aye, and Demanche aye. Motion passed 4-0.

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Town of Lake Hamilton

Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda – December 2, 2025

Time: 6:00 P.M.

Location: Chambers 100 Smith Avenue

1\. CALL TO ORDER

2\. INVOCATION

3\. PLEDGE TO ALLEGIANCE

4\. ROLL CALL

5\. PRESENTATION

A. Presentation by the Central Florida Regional Planning Council (CFRPC) on the

proposed changes to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR).

B. Red Light Camera Data Report for period beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30,

2025.

6\. CONSENT AGENDA

Note: Members of the Council may remove items from the Consent Agendas if they wish to discuss them. Requests for

removal need to be made known to the Mayor under the Approval of the Order of Business at the beginning of the meeting.

A. November 4,2025, Regular Council Meeting minutes

B. November 24, 2025, Special Meeting minutes

C. Consider January Regular Meeting Date Change from January 6, 2026, to January 13,

2026.

D. Disposal Authorization Request for Police Ford Explorer.

E. Planning Commission Applications

F. Board of Adjustment application

7\. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS (Limited to 3 Minutes)

8\. OLD BUSINESS

Phyllis Hall, Mayor

Robert Mathis, Vice Mayor

Cora Perry Roberson, Council Member Seat 1

Carmen Demanche, Council Member Seat 4

Your Town Council welcomes and invites citizens to comment on items (Non- Agenda Items) of community interest/concern or to

bring forth areas of personal attention which may not have been fully addressed by Town Staff after prior contact to Town Hall, the

Council may immediately act on any item or may request it be placed on a future agenda for further consideration.

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Town of Lake Hamilton Town Council Regular Meeting Agenda – December 2, 2025 Time: 6:00 P.M. Location: Chambers 100 Smith Avenue 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE TO ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. PRESENTATION A. Presentation by the Central Florida Regional Planning Council (CFRPC) on the proposed changes to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). B. Red Light Camera Data Report for period beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Note: Members of the Council may remove items from the Consent Agendas if they wish to discuss them. Requests for removal need to be made known to the Mayor under the Approval of the Order of Business at the beginning of the meeting. A. November 4,2025, Regular Council Meeting minutes B. November 24, 2025, Special Meeting minutes C. Consider January Regular Meeting Date Change from January 6, 2026, to January 13, 2026. D. Disposal Authorization Request for Police Ford Explorer. E. Planning Commission Applications F. Board of Adjustment application 7. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS (Limited to 3 Minutes) 8. OLD BUSINESS Phyllis Hall, Mayor Robert Mathis, Vice Mayor Cora Perry Roberson, Council Member Seat 1 Carmen Demanche, Council Member Seat 4 Your Town Council welcomes and invites citizens to comment on items (Non- Agenda Items) of community interest/concern or to bring forth areas of personal attention which may not have been fully addressed by Town Staff after prior contact to Town Hall, the Council may immediately act on any item or may request it be placed on a future agenda for further consideration. 1

A. Council discussion for the White Clay Subdivision regarding proposed access to Kokomo Road. This is at the request of the developer, Cassidy Holdings LLC. B. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance O-2025-12 Restricting the Use of Shipping Containers in C-1 and C-2 Zoning Districts and Establishing Design Standards. First Reading was held on November 4, 2025. C. Resolution R-2025-XX Designation of Main Street name change for Memorial Marker named Charlie Kirk. D. Continued from the November 4, 2025, Regular Council Meeting - Consider Purchase of a Van for Facilities Maintenance. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Seat 3 Vacancy Applications Review B. Consider Piggybacking Agreement for the City of Sebring Contract #24-006 for Dewatering and Disposal of Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids. C. Consider Piggybacking Agreement for Polk County #2024-084 for Utilities Construction to repair 14-inch water transmission line. Construction cost $138,941.00 Resolution R-2025-XX Budget Amendment FY 25-26 D. Consider Change Order Number 3B for Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase II RESOLUTION R-2025-XX Budget Amendment for FY 25-26 E. Consider Purchase of New Vehicle (budgeted FY 25/26) for the use of the Water Department providing transportation for a new staff hire. F. Request for Legislative Intent and Staff Direction for allowing fences on vacant property. G. Approve Town Clerk Evaluation and consider merit increase. 10. STAFF REPORTS 11. ADJOURNMENT 12. Any opening invocation that is offered before the official start of the Town Council meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a private person, to and for the benefit of the Town Council. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Town Council or the town staff, and the Town is not allowed by law to endorse the religious or non-religious beliefs or views of such speaker. Person in attendance at the Town Council meeting are invited to stand during the opening TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT TOWN CLERK REPORT TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT TOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS 2

ceremony. However, such invitation shall not be construed as a demand, order, or any other type of command. No person in attendance at the meeting shall be required to participate in any opening invocation that is offered or to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance. You may remain seated within the Town Council Chambers or exit the Town Council Chambers and return upon completion of the opening invocation and/or Pledge of Allegiance if you do not wish to participate in or witness the opening invocation and/or the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Any person desiring to appeal any decision made by the Town Council, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purposes, must ensure that a verbatim record and transcript of the proceeding is made in a form acceptable for official court proceedings, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. It shall be the responsibility of the person desiring to appeal any decision to prepare a verbatim record and transcript at his/her own expense, as the Town does not provide one. (F.S.286.26.105) ATTN: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, please contact the Town Clerks Office at 863-439-1910, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting, provide a written request to the Office of the Town Clerk. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800- 955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). 3

Town of Lake Hamilton Town Council Agenda Summary Report TO: Town Council THROUGH: Brittney Sandoval, Town Administrator FROM: Jeffrey Ball, AICP, Community Development Director AGENDA ITEM: Presentation by the Central Florida Regional Planning Council (CFRPC) on the proposed changes to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). DATE: December 2, 2025 CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES: NO: N/A: FINANCIAL IMPACT: YES: NO: 5.A SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION: The Central Florida Regional Planning Council (CFRPC) will be presenting the proposed updates to the (EAR) as required by State Law. This is a discussion item only; No vote is needed. This item will be brought back at a future Council meeting for a recommendation and transmittal to the Florida Department of Commerce. If Yes, Please Explain: N/A RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENT(S): 01a EAR Based Amendments Agenda report 120225.pdf 4

Page 1 of 2 Staff Report: Update on 2025 EAR Comprehensive Plan Amendments December 2, 2025 TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON 2025 EAR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS OVERVIEW PRESENTATION December 2, 2025 ________________________________________________________________________ TO: Town of Lake Hamilton, Town Council FROM: Central Florida Regional Planning Council SUBJECT: Overview of 2025 EAR Comprehensive Plan Amendments AGENDA & HEARING DATES: November 12, 2025, 5:30 PM Planning Commission Update Presentation December 2, 2025, 6:00 PM Town Council Update Presentation December 10, 2025, 6:00 PM: Planning Commission Hearing TBD: Town Council Meeting, Transmittal Hearing TBD: Town Council Meeting, Adoption Hearing (2nd reading) BACKGROUND: The Town’s Comprehensive Plan provides a framework for managing the growth and development of the town. At least once every 7 years, each local government must evaluate its comprehensive plan to determine if plan amendments are necessary to reflect changes in State Statutes and submit an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) letter and signed affidavit notifying Florida Commerce as to its determination. The proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan (Plan) are based on a review of changes in Florida Statutes since the last time the Plan was updated and a review of the Comprehensive Plan against existing conditions, requirements of the Land Development Code, and input from the community. Senate Bill 180 Adopted in 2025, Senate Bill 180 imposes mandates on state and local governments while limiting how they can regulate after storms. Cities and Counties May Not . . . 5

Page 2 of 2 Staff Report: Update on 2025 EAR Comprehensive Plan Amendments December 2, 2025 • propose or adopt more restrictive or burdensome amendments to its comprehensive plan or land development regulations. • propose or adopt more restrictive or burdensome procedures concerning review, approval, or issuance of a site plan, development permit, or development order, to the extent that those terms are defined by s. 163.3164, Florida Statutes, before October 1, 2027. Reorganization The Comprehensive Plan Elements were reorganized in the order as addressed in Florida Statutes. Proposed Amendments The Overview of Recommended Amendments attached to this document provides an overview of proposed text amendments by Element. The language being amended includes Goals, Objectives, and Policies. The text that is underlined is text to be added and text that is shown as strikeout is to be removed. Comments listed under each proposed change indicate why the Goal, Objective, or Policy is being amended. This language is provided for information and not to be adopted into the Comprehensive Plan Update. THROUGHOUT THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN • Include reference to 10-year short term and 20-year long term planning horizons. • All references to FAC 9J-5 will be removed as the rule has been appealed. • All references to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) or Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) will be updated to Florida Commerce consistent with the agency’s current name. • Scrivener’s errors such as misspelled words will be corrected. • All references to Florida Statutes, FAC, or other agency requirements will be verified and updated as necessary. • All items related to requirements in the Land Development Regulations will be updated based on whether the requirements have been addressed in the Land Development Regulations. The provisions will be reviewed for potential amendments or flagged for follow-up to the Land Development Regulations. Planning and Zoning Board Presentation: Staff presented the draft text amendments to the Planning and Zoning Board at their November 12, 2025 meeting. Presentation Information At the December 2, 2025 presentation, staff will present the draft text amendments and the updated map series for the Comprehensive Plan. 6

Town of Lake Hamilton Town Council Agenda Summary Report TO: Town Council THROUGH: Britney Sadoval, Town Administrator FROM: Chris Votour, Chief of Police AGENDA ITEM: Red Light Camera Data Report for period beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. DATE: December 2, 2025 CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES: NO: N/A: FINANCIAL IMPACT: YES: NO: 5.B SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION: Update council on red light camera activity as required by Florida Statute. If Yes, Please Explain: N/A RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENT(S): Red light update.pdf 7

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Town of Lake Hamilton Town Council Agenda Summary Report TO: THROUGH: FROM: AGENDA ITEM: November 4,2025, Regular Council Meeting minutes DATE: December 2, 2025 CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES: NO: N/A: FINANCIAL IMPACT: YES: NO: 6.A SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION: If Yes, Please Explain: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENT(S): November 4, 2025 Regular Council Meeting minutes.pdf 17

TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON MINUTES TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 6:00 PM The Town Council of Lake Hamilton held a Town Council Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 100 Smith Ave., Lake Hamilton, FL 33851. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hall called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. INVOCATION Led by Mathis. PLEDGE TO ALLEGIANCE Led by all. ROLL CALL Hall, Mathis, Roberson, and Demanche were present. PROCLAMATION Veterans Day Proclamation Mayor Hall presented the proclamation for Veteran's day. PRESENTATION Presentation of the 2023-2024 Financial Statements, Mike Brynjulfson CPA CPA Mike Brynulfson presented the 23-24 Financial Statements. Presentation of the 2023-2024 Audit, Trisha Floyd - Ramos & Floyd CPAs Trisha Floyd from Ramos & Floyd presented the 2023-2024 audit. Motion made by Demanche and a second by Mathis to approve contract with Ramos & Floyd audit services. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Roberson aye, and Demanche aye. Motion passed 4-0. Cassel Development Conceptual plan presentation and Council discussion. William Carson presented Cassel Development Conceptual plans to the council. CONSENT AGENDA Note: Members of the Council may remove items from the Consent Agendas if they wish to discuss them. Requests for removal need to be made known to the Mayor under the Approval of the Order of Business at the beginning of the meeting. October 14, 2025, Regular Council Meeting minutes Motion made by Roberson and a second by Mathis to approve consent agenda A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Roberson aye, and Demanche abstain. Motion passed 3-0. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS (Limited to 3 Minutes) November 4, 2025, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 18

Chief of Police Votour commented. Joshua Collier commented. Elizabeth Cabrera commented. Patrick Mazone commented. Shery Brooks commented. Cheyl Gidwazzi commented. Leslie Sapp commented. Max Gardner commented. Ron Barauosces commented. OLD BUSINESS Continued from October 14, 2025 Regular Council Meeting - Consider approval and implementation of the Transportation Action Plan provided by Pennoni and Associates. Community Development Director Ball presented. Steve Elias with Pennoni commented. Motion made by Roberson and a second by Mathis to approve implementation of the Transportation Action Plan provided by Pennoni and Associates. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Roberson aye, and Demanche aye. Motion passed 4-0. NEW BUSINESS First Reading of Ordinance 2025-XX: An applicant-initiated amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the Town of Lake Hamilton specifically changing the Future Land Use designation for a parcel that totals approximately 8.28 acres, generally located along the south side of Main Street between 8th street and 7th street. (parcel 272817 -000000-022020) from Town Residential Lands 2.5 (RES 2.5) to Town Residential Lands 5 (RES 5). Community Development Director Ball read item for the record. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON, FLORIDA AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION OF ONE PARCEL COMPRISING +/-8.28 ACRES (PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 272817-000000-022020), GENERALLY LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET BETWEEN 8TH STREET AND 7TH STREET, FROM TOWN RESIDENTIAL LANDS 2.5 (RL 2.5)TO RESIDENTIAL LANDS 5 (RL 5); TRANSMITTING SAID AMENDMENT TO FLORIDA COMMERCE FOR NOTIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. He presented the item and mentioned the item was recommended for denial from the planning commission. Due to incompatibility due to surrounding area height and lot size for both items. Alex Montreal owner and the developer presented item. Mayor Hall opened the hearing for public comments. Joshua collier commented. Howard Cone commented. Alex Montreal answered the question from public comments. Ron Barawaskes commented. Jessica Walter commented. Howard Cone commented. Kieth Pence commented. November 4, 2025, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 19

Misael Ortega commented. Alex Montreal answered questions from public comments. Mayor Hall closed public hearing. Council Discussion. Motion made by Mathis and a second by Demanche to refer Denied the First Reading of Ordinance 2025-XX: An applicant-initiated amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the Town of Lake Hamilton specifically changing the Future Land Use designation for a parcel that totals approximately 8.28 acres, generally located along the south side of Main Street between 8th street and 7th street. (parcel 272817-000000-022020) from Town Residential Lands 2.5 (RES 2.5) to Town Residential Lands 5 (RES 5). Due to the planning commission recommendation of denial. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Roberson aye, and Demanche aye. Motion passed 4-0. First Reading of Ordinance O-25-XX An applicant-initiated amendment to the Official Zoning Map of the Town of Lake Hamilton specifically changing the zoning for a parcel of land approximately 8.28 acres, located on the south side of Main Street between 7th Street and 8th Street (parcel 272817-000000-022020) from Town Single-Family (R-2) to Town Planned Unit Development (PUD). Community Development Director Ball read item for the record. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON, FLORIDA AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF ONE PARCEL COMPRISING +/-8.28 ACRES (PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 272817-000000-022020), GENERALLY LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET BETWEEN 8TH STREET AND 7TH STREET FROM TOWN R-2 (SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT) TO TOWN PUD, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. He presented the item and mentioned the item was recommended for denial from the planning commission. Due to incompatibility due to surrounding area height and lot size for both items. Alex Montreal owner and the developer presented item. Mayor Hall opened the hearing for public comments. Joshua collier commented. Howard Cone commented. Alex Montreal answered the question from public comments. Ron Barawaskes commented. Jessica Walter commented. Howard Cone commented. Kieth Pence commented. Misael Ortega commented. Alex Montreal answered questions from public comments. Mayor Hall closed public hearing. Council Discussion. Motion made by Mathis and a second by Demanche to approve Denial of First Reading of Ordinance O-25-XX An applicant-initiated amendment to the Official Zoning Map of the Town of Lake Hamilton specifically changing the zoning for a parcel of land approximately 8.28 acres, located on the south side of Main Street between 7th Street and 8th Street (parcel 272817-000000-022020) from Town Single-Family (R- 2) to Town Planned Unit Development (PUD). Due to the planning commission recommendation of denial. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Roberson aye, and Demanche aye. Motion passed 4-0. November 4, 2025, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 20

First Reading of Ordinance 2025- xx Restricting the use of Shipping Containers in C-1 and C- 2 Zoning Districts and Establishing Design Standards. Community Development Director Ball read the item for the record. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO DESIGN STANDARDS; AMENDING ARTICLE III, LAND USE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON; DECLARING THIS ORDINANCE IS INTENDED TO SECURE AND PROMOTE THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE PUBLIC; INCLUDING A STANDARD FOR RESTRICTING THE USE OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS IN C-1 AND C-2 ZONING DISTRICTS; ESTABHISHING DESIGN STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Hall opened the hearing for public comments. There were no public comments; Mayor Hall closed the hearing. Council Discussed. Motion made by Demanche and a second by Mathis to approve First Reading of Ordinance 2025-xx Restricting the use of Shipping Containers in C-1 and C-2 Zoning Districts and Establishing Design Standards. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Roberson aye, and Demanche aye. Motion passed 4-0. Consider Approval of Change Order #1 for Water Treatment Phase II Project awarded to TLC. Public Works Director Henry presented. Council discussed. Motion made by Demanche and a second by Mathis to approve Consider Approval of Change Order #1 for Water Treatment Phase II Project awarded to TLC. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Roberson nay, and Demanche aye. Motion passed 3-1. Consider Approval for Contingency amount for future change orders for Phase II Water Treatment Project and Authorizing Town Administrator to execute future change orders. Public Works Director Henry presented. Council discussed commented. Motion made by Mathis and a second by Demanche to approve Contingency amount for future change orders for Phase II Water Treatment Project and Authorizing Town Administrator to execute future change orders. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Roberson aye, and Demanche aye. Motion passed 4-0. Consider Grapple Truck 2 year Lease for Sanitation Department. Public Works Director Henry presented. Motion made by Mathis and a second by Demanche to approve Grapple Truck 2-year Lease for Sanitation Department in the amount of $49,500 for this year. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Roberson aye, and Demanche aye. Motion passed 4-0. Consider Purchase of a Van for Facilities Maintenance. The item was tabled for the next month meeting. Consider Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Recommendation to create a Golf Cart Parade in conjunction with the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Town Administrator Sandoval presented. The golf cart parade route has been updated due to the battery life of the golf carts. Josh Collier commented. Marisol Ortega commented. November 4, 2025, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 21

Motion made by Mathis and a second by Demanche to approve Golf Cart Parade in conjunction with the Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 12, 2025. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Roberson aye, and Demanche aye. Motion passed 4-0. Consider Parks and Recreation Advisory Board motion designating and creation of Park Area on Sample Ave. Town Administrator Sandoval presented. Motion made by Mathis and a second by Demanche to approve the designation and creation of Park Area on Sample Ave. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Roberson aye, and Demanche aye. Motion passed 4-0. Council Direction for the Town Hall Parking Lot Expansion. Town Administrator Sandoval presented. Motion made by Mathis and a second by Demanche to authorize staff to have an engineer create a design concept plan and bring it back to Council. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Roberson aye, and Demanche aye. Motion passed 4-0. Council Direction on Downtown Improvements for Design. Town Administrator Sandoval presented. Motion made by Demanche and a second by Mathis to authorize staff to have an engineer and consultant create a concept plan, to bring back to the Council. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Roberson aye, and Demanche aye. Motion passed 4-0. Discussion and Direction from Council on the construction of a sidewalk along Detour Road from Kokomo Rd. to the Scenic Terrace development. Town Administrator Sandoval presented. The Council discussed. Motion made by Demanche and a second by Mathis to approve construction of a sidewalk along Detour Road from Kokomo Rd. to the Scenic Terrace development. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Roberson aye, and Demanche aye. Motion passed 4-0. Vice Mayor Mathis request of renaming "Main Street". Vice Mayor Mathis presented the item. Marisol Ortega commented. Mary Gardner commented. The Council discussed. Motion made by Demanche and a second by Mathis to approve Direct the Town Attorney to draft a resolution for the next Council meeting for the memorial marker on Main Street called Charlie Kirk. A roll call vote was taken. Hall aye, Mathis aye, Roberson nay, and Demanche aye. Motion passed 3-1. STAFF REPORTS Town Administrator Sandoval - Submitted to Council the staff report. The Administrative Assistant and the Accountant positions have been filled. The Trunk or Treat and the 39 Mile Yard Sale were held this past weekend. Both events went well with no issues. This year was the first year the Town opened concessions for the 39 Mile Yard Sale and people were pleased to see options for food and beverage. The Veteran’s Day Ceremony is the next upcoming event, that will be held on November 8th at 10 am. Staff is collecting nonperishable food items for the Lake Wales Care Center Holiday Food Drive. She asked

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