City Commission Meeting

CITY OF BELLEVIEW AGENDA City Commission Meeting Belleview City Hall Commission Room 5343 SE Abshier Blvd. Belleview, FL October 21, 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 10-07-2025 Commission Meeting Minutes 10-07-2025 Minutes PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION Resolution 25-08: Lien Search Fee 25-08 Lien Search Request Fee PROCLAMATION: Florida City Government Week Florida City Government Week Proclamation Community Planning Month Proclamation Community Planning Month Proclamation PRESENTATION:

Updates from Community Engagement "If I Were the Mayor" Essay Contest Winners Elliot Stephenson - 1st Place for 4th-5th Grade Edward Ziegler 1st Place for 6th-8th Grade Sydnie Shelton - 1st Place for High School Donald Bryant from Bikers Against Bullies Buddy Bench SCHEDULED AUDIENCE: UNSCHEDULED AUDIENCE: Unscheduled Audience OTHER CITY BUSINESS/DEPARTMENT UPDATES: City Clerk: Orange Data Agreement Orange Data Systems Agreement Updates: Development Services Updates: Finance Department Updates: Public Works Department Updates: Chief of Police Updates: Information Technology Updates: City Attorney Updates: City Administrator - Approval of Updated Protective Footwear Allowance Policy Protective_Footwear_Allowance_Policy.docx Updates: City Administrator - Partnership Proposal with Marion County for America 250 Firework Show COMMISSION UPDATES: Commission Updates

10/21/2025 Commission Meeting Page 1 of 4 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 21, 2025 Seat 4 ROBERT "BO" SMITH 6:00 PM MOMENT OF SILENCE/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Commissioner Livsey ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS: Present: Goldman, Livsey, Dwyer, Dobkowski Absent: Smith INTRODUCTION: a. Clayton Caruthers PWD Titterington introduced Clayton Caruthers as the new Field Operations Manager. Mr. Caruthers discussed his background and appreciation for the opportunity with the City. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. 10-07-2025 Commission Meeting Minutes Motion made by Commissioner Livsey to approve the 10-07-2025 Commission Meeting Minutes as presented; seconded by Commissioner Dwyer. Motion was called by a roll call vote. Ayes: Goldman, Livsey, Dwyer, Dobkowski PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION a. Resolution 25-08 Lien Search Fee Item pulled from the agenda. PROCLAMATION: a. Florida City Government Week Mayor Dobkowski read the Proclamation declaring October 20-26, 2025 as Florida City Government Week.

10/21/2025 Commission Meeting Page 2 of 4 b. Community Planning Month Mayor Dobkowski presented the Proclamation for Community Planning Month to Kelley O’Neill, Planning and Zoning Specialist, and Development Services Director Shawna Chancey. PRESENTATION: a. “If I Were the Mayor” Essay Contest Mayor Dobkowski read the winning essays from the “If I Were the Mayor” essay contest held for 2025 Florida City Week. b. Bikers Against Bullies – Buddy Bench Donald Bryant from Bikers Against Bullies proposed a "buddy bench" to be placed at Lake Lillian. He stated buddy benches play a significant role in anti-bullying initiatives as they foster a culture of kindness and understanding. Buddy benches help children recognize when someone else feels down or left out and encourage them to act in a supportive and friendly manner. Motion made by Commissioner Goldman to approve the placement of a buddy bench at Lake Lillian; seconded by Commissioner Dwyer. Mayor Dobkowski directed staff to work with Mr. Bryant for the placement of the bench. Motion was called by a roll call vote. Ayes: Goldman, Livsey, Dwyer, Dobkowski OTHER CITY BUSINESS/DEPARTMENT UPDATES: a. City Clerk: Orange Data Agreement Item pulled from agenda due to the clerk’s absence. b. Development Services: DSD Chancey stated the Development Services Department has issued a temporary certificate of occupancy for Chipotle for stocking and training; Starbucks is not ready yet. 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

10/21/2025 Commission Meeting Page 3 of 4 h. Administrator: Repairs and Improvements to the Lighting System at the Belleview Sportsplex – WALK-ON ITEM At the September 3, 2025 Commission Meeting, PWD Titterington presented options for lighting upgrades at the Sportsplex. The Commission voted to contribute $316,599 towards the LED lighting option with Marion County contributing $437,000 towards the project. Marion County has presented a Memorandum of Understanding that outlines the terms and cost-sharing. These funds will be taken from recreation impact fees and may delay other previously planned improvements. Mayor Dobkowski stated this is a Public Meeting and asked if anyone in the audience had any comments. No one came forward. Attorney Landt clarified that any improvements made on the City’s portion of the property will be the City’s responsibility. Motion made by Commissioner Goldman to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Marion County; seconded by Commissioner Dwyer. Motion was called by a roll call vote. Ayes: Goldman, Livsey, Dwyer, Dobkowski i. Administrator: Protective Footwear Allowance Policy Administrator Moody presented a formalized policy of the annual footwear allowance for field employees whose duties require OSHA/ASTM-compliant safety boots or shoes. The policy grants them $115 per year for footwear and outlines requirements, administration of the policy, and probationary repayment requirements. Motion made by Commissioner Goldman to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Marion County; seconded by Commissioner Livsey. Motion was called by a roll call vote. Ayes: Goldman, Livsey, Dwyer, Dobkowski j. Administrator: Partnership Proposal with Marion County for America 250 Firework Show Administrator Moody and Community Engagement Liaison (CEL) Vass met with Marion County, who is seeking to partner with the City of Belleview, among other municipalities, on events leading up to the 4th of July. Marion County has secured a vendor for fireworks on July 4th to conduct four (4) simultaneous fireworks shows around the county and is asking the City to agree to pay up to $30,000 for a thirty (30) minute firework show and host the event at the Sportsplex. This amount may be decreased should Marion County secure a sponsor. Commissioner Goldman requested clarification on the event specifics. CEL Vass stated the City would be responsible for operating the event including providing staffing and other event logistics. He stated the budget for the event itself would be $7,000-10,000, but the costs for it and the fireworks could be offset through sponsorships, vendor registrations, parking fees, and other means.

Administrator Moody noted that current staff may not be sufficient to staff the event, but current calculations show that it may cost the City $14,000 in payroll for the day. Mayor Dobkowski discussed organizations the City can partner with to provide volunteers for the event. Commissioner Livsey discussed staffing issues and the cost, including utilizing our police officers. Administrator Moody stated that Marion County will likely be unable to provide additional staffing as they have the other three events in the county. The Commission reached a consensus to move forward with the process and gauge interest in obtaining volunteers for the event. COMMISSION UPDATES: Commissioner Dwyer: N/A Commissioner Livsey: N/A Commissioner Goldman: N/A Commissioner Smith: Absent Mayor Dobkowski: N/A Adjournment: Meeting adjourned by Mayor Dobkowski at 6:47 PM. Attest: ________________________ Lezli Merritt, MPA City Clerk 10/21/2025 Commission Meeting Page 4 of 4