City Commission Meeting

CITY OF BELLEVIEW AGENDA City Commission Meeting Belleview City Hall Commission Room 5343 SE Abshier Blvd. Belleview, FL October 7, 2025 6:00 PM Christine Dobkowski, Mayor Seat 2 Ray Dwyer, Commissioner Seat 3 Ronald T Livsey, Commissioner Seat 4 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 of every month at 6:00 pm, unless otherwise noted. The Commission meetings are open to the public, and the Commission encourages and values your opinions as they move forward in the decision-making process. As a courtesy to others, please silence your cell phone or other electronic devices before entering the Commission Chambers. If you need to take a call, please step outside. 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 of the meeting at Lmerritt@belleviewfl.org or 352-245-7021 extension 2109. MOMENT OF SILENCE/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - COMMISSIONER SMITH ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the 09-16-25 Commission Meeting Minutes 09-16-2025 Minutes PRESENTATION: Presentation of Property Improvement Grant Application: Generations Family Salon Property Grant Improvement Program Application - Generations Family Salon Property Improvement Grant Application Presentation: Repair Logix Grant Application Packet: Repair Logix UNSCHEDULED AUDIENCE: Unscheduled Audience OTHER CITY BUSINESS/DEPARTMENT UPDATES: Updates: City Clerk

Updates: Development Services Updates: Finance Department Updates: Public Works Department Updates: Chief of Police Updates: Information Technology Updates: City Attorney City Administrator: Interlocal Agreement with Marion County - Fire Rescue Impact Fees Draft Interlocal Agreement with Marion County - Fire Rescue Impact Fees City Administrator: Utility Billing Discussion City Administrator: Vacant Finance Position Finance Director vs Comptroller Comparison COMMISSION UPDATES: Commission Updates

10/07/2025 Commission Meeting Page 1 of 3 CITY OF BELLEVIEW CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Belleview City Hall Mayor CHRISTINE K. DOBKOWSKI Commission Room Seat 1 MICHAEL J. GOLDMAN 5343 SE Abshier Blvd. Seat 2 RAY DWYER Belleview, FL Seat 3 RONALD T. LIVSEY October 7, 2025 Seat 4 ROBERT "BO" SMITH 6:00 PM MOMENT OF SILENCE/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Commissioner Smith ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS: Present: Dwyer, Livsey, Smith, Dobkowski Absent: Goldman APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. 09-16-2025 Commission Meeting Minutes Motion made by Commissioner Dwyer to approve the 09-16-2025 Commission Meeting Minutes as presented; seconded by Commissioner Smith. Motion was called by a roll call vote. Ayes: Dwyer, Livsey, Smith, Dobkowski PRESENTATION: a. Property Improvement Grant Applications: Repair Logix and Generations Family Salon Robert Vass, Events and Promotions Manager, presented the applications for Repair Logix and Generations Family Salon, which were both $2,500 for assistance in costs for repaving their parking lots. Mayor Dobkowski asked how much money was in the Property Improvement Grant Fund. Mr. Vass replied that of the original $10,000 in the fund, $7,500 was remaining. Commissioner Dwyer asked if Generations Family Salon still had a gravel parking lot. Mr. Vass clarified that, yes, the current parking lot was gravel and would be paved and brought up to code with the project. Commissioner Smith inquired whether plan review would be needed. DSD Chancey responded that they will need to put together a site plan for the parking lot. Mayor Dobkowski stated this is a Public Meeting and asked if anyone in the audience had any comments. No one came forward.

10/07/2025 Commission Meeting Page 2 of 3 Motion made by Commissioner Livsey to approve the Property Improvement Grants for Repair Logix and Generations Family Salon; seconded by Commissioner Smith. Motion was called by a roll call vote. Ayes: Dwyer, Livsey, Smith, Dobkowski UNSCHEDULED AUDIENCE: a. Joe Reichel Mr. Reichel invited the Commission to the October events for the Belleview CEP and announced Matt McCormick has been selected as the new CEO. b. Nelton Dsouza Mr. Dsouza thanked Mr. Reichel for his work with the CEP and connecting businesses to each other. OTHER CITY BUSINESS/DEPARTMENT UPDATES: a. City Clerk: N/A b. Development Services: Chipotle and Starbucks are working diligently to get both businesses open by the end of the month. c. Finance Department: N/A d. Public Works: N/A e. Police Department: N/A f. Information Technology: N/A g. Legal Services: N/A h. Administrator: Interlocal Agreement with Marion County for Fire Rescue Impact Fees This item was pulled from the agenda pending further legal review. i. Administrator: Utility Billing Discussion Administrator Moody discussed the recent issues with Utility Billing regarding non-delivery of electronic bills to customers and the remedies that will be implemented. j. Administrator: Vacant Finance Position

10/07/2025 Commission Meeting Page 3 of 3 Administrator Moody requested direction on how to move forward with filling the Finance Director position and presented the options to keep the position as Finance Director or change it to Comptroller/Chief Financial Officer. Commissioner Livsey said he would prefer a Finance Director over a Comptroller. Mayor Dobkowski stated she would prefer a Comptroller and keep customer service under the umbrella of City Administrator as the previous administrator was already doing that work. Commissioners Dwyer and Smith agreed that a Comptroller would be best. Based on the consensus of the Commission, Administrator Moody was directed to move forward with the creation and hiring of the Comptroller position. COMMISSION UPDATES: Commissioner Dwyer: N/A Commissioner Livsey: N/A Commissioner Goldman: N/A Commissioner Smith: N/A Mayor Dobkowski: N/A Adjournment: Meeting adjourned by Mayor Dobkowski at 6:24 PM. Attest: _________________________ Lezli Merritt, MPA City Clerk