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Astatula Town Council Meeting Agenda: December 9, 2025

Original title: 2025.12.09-Regular-Council-Meeting-Agenda

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The Frame

What this does

Residents may be affected by new land development rules, potential changes to town charter vacancy procedures, and the establishment of new committees that will oversee community events and cemetery management.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents of Astatula

Residents are subject to potential changes in land development regulations, town charter procedures, and community event management.

Recovery Residence Operators

Operators would be subject to new conditional use requirements and review processes if Ordinance 2025-19 is passed.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

The Astatula Town Council will meet on December 9, 2025, to discuss various municipal operations, including land development regulations, committee appointments, and service contracts. Key items include updates to town ordinances regarding recovery residences and development application requirements, as well as the approval of a water treatment plant site plan.

Key Facts

  • The Council will hold a second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-17 to update land development regulations to comply with Florida Senate Bills 1080 and 784.
  • The Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 2025-19 to create review processes and conditional use requirements for certified recovery residences.
  • The Council will review and potentially approve the minor site plan for The Meadows Water Treatment Plant extension.
  • The Council will consider approving the Astatula Reserve Development Agreement.
  • Resolution 2025-19 proposes reestablishing the Astatula Cemetery Committee.
  • Resolution 2025-20 proposes creating a Community Events Committee and appointing Dawn Teeters as chair.
  • The Council will discuss amending the Town Charter regarding vacancy appointments and terms of office.
  • The Council will consider a proposal from Accenture for solid waste assessment maintenance for FY 26-27.
  • The Council will consider the Fifth Amendment of the Professional Services Agreement with M.T. Causley, LLC.
  • The Council will consider hiring McDermit Davis for auditing services.
  • Council members will discuss establishing new reporting and evaluation processes for community events and volunteer experiences.
  • The Town Clerk's request for travel to the ARMA Southeast Sunshine Conference has been removed from the agenda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I speak at this meeting?
Yes, there is a citizen question and comment period, but zoning, code enforcement, and unscheduled procurement matters cannot be discussed during this time.
What are the proposed changes for recovery residences?
The town is considering an ordinance to create a review process for reasonable accommodation requests and to establish requirements for these residences in R-2 zoning districts.

Why It Matters

Residents may be affected by new land development rules, potential changes to town charter vacancy procedures, and the establishment of new committees that will oversee community events and cemetery management.

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Increased Regulation of Recovery Residences

The town is moving to formalize the review process and zoning requirements for recovery residences through a new ordinance.

Connected Entities

personCheryl MarinelliVice-MayorMap →
organizationAccentureProposed contractor for solid waste assessmentMap →
personZane Teeters, Jr.Mayor of AstatulaMap →
personKay MacQueenCouncilwomanMap →
organizationMcDermit DavisProposed auditing firmMap →
personSusan RichertCouncilwomanMap →
personKim HanawaltCouncilwomanMap →
organizationM.T. Causley, LLCProfessional services providerMap →
personDawn TeetersProposed chair of Community Events CommitteeMap →

Sources

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townofastatula.com

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