April 6, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Packet.pdf?t=202604020852170

AGENDA BUSHNELL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 117 EAST JOE P. STRICKLAND, JR. AVENUE APRIL 6, 2026 6:00 P.M.

CALL MEETING TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOME ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL

CONSENT AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 2, 2026. 2. APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL REPORTS.

PRESENTATION

CITIZEN'S FORUM (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES PER PERSON)

NEW BUSINESS 1. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2026-15, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUSHNELL, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE CITY OF BUSHNELL FEE SCHEDULE SETTING FORTH FEES AND CHARGES FOR VARIOUS SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY'S PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING REIMBURSEMENT OF INCIDENTAL CHARGES INCURRED BY THE CITY IN PROVIDING SUCH SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2026-16, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUSHNELL, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY OF BUSHNELL'S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 56 – FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION, CHAPTER 1 - ADMINISTRATION, SECTIONS 102, 103, and CHAPTER 3 – FLOOD RESISTANT DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 304; PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE CURRENT FEMA-APPROVED, CODE-COMPANION FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE FOR FLORIDA COMMUNITIES; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND REPEALER AND SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2026-17, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUSHNELL, FLORIDA, ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY BY VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION, REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE SUCH LANDS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PARCEL: PORTION OF PARCEL N04-006 OWNER: OLC VENTURES LLC. 4. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2026-18, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUSHNELL, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A SMALL-SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT DESIGNATING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ANNEXED INTO THE CITY AS RVP, R/V PARK, ON THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PARCEL: PORTION OF PARCEL N04-006 OWNER: OLC VENTURES LLC. 5. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2026-19, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUSHNELL, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ANNEXED INTO THE CITY AS RVP, RV PARK, ZONING DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PARCEL: PORTION OF PARCEL N04-006 OWNER: OLC VENTURES LLC. 6. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2026-20, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUSHNELL, FLORIDA, ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY BY VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION, REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE SUCH LANDS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PARCEL: J26-004 OWNER: ROBERT B. WILSON 7. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2026-21, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUSHNELL, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A SMALL-SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT DESIGNATING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ANNEXED INTO THE CITY AS AG, AGRICULTURE, ON THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PARCEL: J26-004 OWNER: ROBERT B. WILSON 8. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2026-22, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUSHNELL, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ANNEXED INTO THE CITY AS AG, AGRICULTURE, ZONING DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PARCEL: J26-004 OWNER: ROBERT B. WILSON 9. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2026-23, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUSHNELL, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF BUSHNELL'S 2050 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONTAINING A FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, HOUSING ELEMENT, TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT, PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT, PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT, CONSERVATION ELEMENT, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT, AND A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT; TOGETHER WITH MAPS AND APPENDICIES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 10. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND CONSTRUCTION LOAN AGREEMENT WW600442. 11. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CITY OF BUSHNELL RETAIL UTILITY SERVICE DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT WITH L. NORMAN ADAMS HOME BUILDERS INC. 12. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND AN OFFER OF $57,000 TO KATHRYN VICCHIULLO FOR A 50' X 50' UTILITY EASEMENT (2,500 SF/.06 ACRES) LOCATED AT 467 CR 341, BUSHNELL, FL 33513, SUMTER COUNTY PARCEL N04-072. 13. RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD BID TO ALFRED BENESCH & COMPANY FOR THE CITY OF BUSHNELL IMPACT FEE STUDY.

INFORMATION CORRESPONDENCE 1. THANK-YOU LETTER FROM SUMTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

CITY CLERK REPORT AND REQUEST - CHRISTINA DIXON 1. MAY 26, 2026 - "PRE"QUALIFYING PAPERWORK SUBMISSION QUALIFYING PAPERWORK MAY BE ACCEPTED AND HELD 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO QUALIFYING PERIOD (PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 99.061(8)). FOR LOCAL COUNTY CANDIDATES - CONSTITUTIONAL, COMMISSIONERS, SCHOOL BOARD, CITIES, SPECIAL DISTRICTS, STATE SENATOR, STATE REPRESENTATIVE. 2. CITY ELECTION & QUALIFYING INFORMATION- CITY COUNCIL QUALIFICATION PERIOD FOR SEATS 1 (MAYOR), 3, AND 5 WILL BE 12:00 NOON ON JUNE 8, 2026 AND ENDS AT 12:00 NOON ON JUNE 12, 2026.

CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT AND REQUEST- MIKE EASTBURN CITY ATTORNEY REPORT AND REQUEST - FELIX ADAMS STAFF REPORT AND REQUEST: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIRECTOR - CHRISTINA FARMER ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER - MORGAN WILSON 1. THE SPLASH PAD GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026, FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. AT THE KENNY DIXON SPORTS COMPLEX. FINANCE DIRECTOR - SHELLEY RAGAN CITY PLANNER - SHARI HOLT 1. THE APRIL BACE MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026, AT 5:30 P.M. HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR - RICARDO LAFONT SUMTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - LT. MICHAEL CASSIDY CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT REPORTS ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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MINUTES BUSHNELL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 2, 2026 6:00 P.M.

Vice-Mayor Barnes called the Meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. followed by the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice-Mayor Barnes welcomed all present and explained the manner in which to be heard during the meeting.

ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Jessie Simmons Jr. Councilwoman Karen Davis Councilman Jordan Dietz Councilwoman Victoria Summerlin Vice-Mayor Dale Barnes

ALSO PRESENT: Mike Eastburn, City Manager/Director of Public Works Morgan Wilson, Assistant City Manager Felix Adams, City Attorney Christina Dixon, City Clerk Shelley Ragan, Finance Director Ricardo Lafont, HR Director Lt. Michael Cassidy, Sumter County Sheriff's Office

CONSENT AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 2, 2026. 2. APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL REPORTS.

Motion made by Councilwoman Summerlin, and seconded by Councilwoman Davis, to approve the minutes from the regular City Council meeting held on February 2, 2026 and the financial reports. Motion carried 5/0.

3. RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD BID TO SUPERIOR ASPHALT, INC. FOR THE HIGHLAND STREET OVERLAY PROJECT. Motion made by Councilwoman Davis, and seconded by Councilman Dietz, to approve the recommendation to award bid to Superior Asphalt, Inc. for the Highland Street Overlay Project. Motion carried 5/0.

4. RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD BID TO CALVIN, GIORDANO & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE CITY OF BUSHNELL LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS UPDATE. Motion made by Councilman Dietz, and seconded by Councilwoman Davis, to approve the recommendation to award bid to Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. for the City of Bushnell Land Development Regulations Update. Motion carried 5/0.

Christina Dixon read the Rules of Decorum adopted by City Council (Resolution 2018-17).

PRESENTATION 1. JUSTIN DEMELLO- WOODARD & CURRAN, SUMTERVILLE WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS UPDATE. Justin Demello, Project Engineer- Woodard and Curran presented the presentation to the City Council and those present.

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Lea Drew, 1602 Minnesota Rd, Sumterville Discussion Subject: * Sumter Villas water concerns and timeline

Ross Justice, 1648 Minnesota Rd, Sumterville Discussion Subject: * Inquiry regarding the connection of the Sumterville water line

CITIZEN'S FORUM (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES PER PERSON) Katee Callaway, 1677 CR 607C, Bushnell Discussion Subject: * Plans to establish a teen youth empowerment organization

Sarah Steffen, 1979 C478, Webster Discussion Subject: * Inquiry regarding injection well and rail spur

Erin Ramos, 1979 C478, Webster Discussion Subject: * Oppose injection well

Mildred Milligan, 322 S Church St., Bushnell Discussion Subject: * Supporting non-profit organizations * Inquiring regarding property in Bushnell and the City doing surveys in her area (City Manager, Mike Eastburn stated the City is not conducting surveys in her area)

Pat Connell, 8400 CR 614A, Bushnell Discussion Subject: * Water protection

Jeremy Scott, 1406 CR 543A, Sumterville Discussion Subject: * Oppose rail spur

Alex St. Martin, 4809 SW 122 Ln, Webster Discussion Subject: * Oppose landfill and injection well (Councilwoman Summerlin apologized to Ms. Martin for her said words at a prior City Council meeting)

Debra Arcus, 1016 CR 437, Lake Panasoffkee Discussion Subject: * Oppose landfill, injection well, and rail spur

Leslie Strickland, 2732 CR 526, Sumterville Discussion Subject: * Oppose landfill odors * Inquiry regarding Arcadis report

Virginia Dohn, 2154 Biller Circle, The Villages Discussion Subject: * Public health concerns

Josie Gentry, 3001 Rolling Acres Pl, Hillsborough Discussion Subject: * Oppose injection well

Joyce McCloud, 1171 CR 543B, Sumterville Discussion Subject: * Concerns with road condition and truck traffic on 543B * Concerns with landfill and Trademark Metals odors * Concerns with health issues

Tiffany Dallas, 32644 Blossom Lane, Leesburg Discussion Subject: * Information regarding Sumter LTRG (Long Term Recovery Group)

Lea Drew, 1602 Minnesota Rd, Sumterville Discussion Subject: * Sumter Villas water concerns

Ross Justice, 1648 Minnesota Rd, Sumterville Discussion Subject: * Oppose injection well, landfill, CSX rail hub * Stop residential development * Sumter Villas water concerns