TC-Regular-Meeting-11-11-2025

MONTVERDE TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES November 11,2025,AT7:00PM

TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT

Joe Wynkoop, Mayor Carol Womack, Vice May Joe Morganelli, Councilme Grant Roberts, Councilme Bryan Rubio, Councilmen

or member member-Elect ber-Elect

STAFF PRESENT

Paul Larino, Town Manager Anita Geraci-Carver, Town Attorney Sean Parks,Town Planner Caroline Trepanier,Town Clerk

- Pledge of Allegiance

- Invocation

- Roll Call

PRESENTATION, ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS AND DISCUSSION

Mayor Oath of Office

Town Attorney Geraci-Carver administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Wynkoop.

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Councilmembers Oath of Office (Contingent upon Certification by Lake County Supervisor of Election)

Selection of Dais Seats

Selection of Vice Mayor

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Congressional Record Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the Town of Montverde by Congressman Daniel Webster

Town Attorney Geraci-Carver read the Congressional Record from the House of Representatives, Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the Town of Montverde, Florida.

There was a brief discussion.

CITIZENS QUESTION/COMMENT PERIOD

The Town Council invites the public to come forward with questions, comments, and concerns. The Council will not act at this meeting, but Staff may answer questions, or issues may be referred for appropriate staff action. If further action is necessary, the item may be placed on a future agenda for further review and consideration.

NOTE: Public Comment will not be taken under Citizens Questions/Comment Period for matters listed on this agenda. Public Comments on such items will be taken once the agenda item is before the Council for consideration.

Mayor Wynkoop opened the public discussion.

Zachary Zumwalt, 17557 County Road 455, Montverde, FL spoke of the library and said that he would like it to be opened for additional days.

Jim Peacock, 16549 Lowry Road, Montverde, FL explained that he holds a seat on the Lake County Parks & Recreation Board and shared information regarding a recent meeting agenda item. He explained that cameras can be provided and added to the park areas and that residents can download the app to monitor the fields as well as check the weather and he provided additional information.

There was a brief discussion.

Bob Tomlinson, 16634 Magnolia Terrace, Montverde, FL spoke of the need for additional income to offset the reduction or elimination of property taxes and shared his views on this topic. He also spoke of the two (2) new subdivisions and the need for a downtown facelift. He asked about the benefits of PUDS and made suggestions regarding improvements to the downtown area.

Matthew Baumann, 1122 Imperial Street, Groveland, FL, discussed improving the downtown area and brought up the CRA, he provided information on the CRA improvements in Groveland and stated that he is on the CRA Board and provided additional details.

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Mike Stone, Jr. 16947 Lakeside Dr., Montverde, FL, shared concerns regarding Montverde Day, stated that he applied to be a vendor, and spoke of the process and that he did not qualify and was directed to being a sponsor, mentioned the response received. He also shared documents with the Town Council regarding the Lakeside Drive project and explained that there was flooding in his parking lot and provided additional information. He also spoke of small business loans and asked about grants to improve the downtown area. He also shared his views on golf carts.

Randy Ellman, 16603 Lowry Road, Montverde, FL, thanked Town Manager Larino for Montverde Day. He welcomed the new council members and asked that they follow the charter and spoke briefly of the charter change.

Kelly Moore, 17029 Florence View Dr., Montverde, FL spoke of the charter change and Osgood and asked about Bella Collina.

Mayor Wynkoop advised residents to come to the Planning & Zoning meeting tomorrow regarding Bella Collina.

There was further discussion regarding the charter.

Farmer Banks Helfrich, South Lake County, shared farming tips, congratulated the new council members and thanked our veterans, he asked about constitutional rights and spoke about voting rights and further shared his views.

Aaron Wadsworth 17647 Ninth Street, Montverde, FL, shared documents with the Council, proposed an amendment to article two of the town charter addressing council terms and term limits, changing it to four-year terms instead of two-year terms and a limit of five (5) terms. The transition schedule would begin in 2027, and he further shared his views on the benefits. He also requested that this be added to the November 2026 Ballot.

Councilmember Morganelli stated that he likes the idea and would also like to have seat numbers and that twenty (20) years should be the limit to be on council.

There was a brief discussion.

Vice Mayor Womack asked if he felt this would bring more candidates.