October 6, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Packet.pdf?t=202510031505040

BUSHNELL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2025 6:00 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS 117 E. JOE P. STRICKLAND, JR. AVENUE

AGENDA BUSHNELL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 117 EAST JOE P. STRICKLAND, JR. AVENUE OCTOBER 6, 2025 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 AND FIRST BUDGET HEARING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2025. 2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE SECOND AND FINAL BUDGET HEARING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2025. 3. APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL REPORTS. 4. APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY AGREEMENT WITH ARCADIS U.S., INC. FOR A.C.M.S., INC. HEART OF FLORIDA LANDFILL EMERGENCY CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN COMPLIANCE SERVICES.

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

NEW BUSINESS 1. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-27, 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: N07-014 OWNER: BERNADINE M. BARTZ, TRUSTEE OF THE BERNADINE M. BARTZ REVOCABLE TRUST 2. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-28, 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 G-COMM, GENERAL COMMERCIAL, ON THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PARCEL: N07-014 OWNER: BERNADINE M. BARTZ, TRUSTEE OF THE BERNADINE M. BARTZ REVOCABLE TRUST 3. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-29, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUSHNELL, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ANNEXED INTO THE CITY AS C-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL, ZONING DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PARCEL: N07-014 OWNER: BERNADINE M. BARTZ, TRUSTEE OF THE BERNADINE M. BARTZ REVOCABLE TRUST 4. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-30, 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: N28-004 OWNERS: MONTANA AND REBEKAH BARNES 5. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-31, 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: N28-004 OWNERS: MONTANA AND REBEKAH BARNES 6. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-32, 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: N28-004 OWNERS: MONTANA AND REBEKAH BARNES 7. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-33, 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: J13B010 OWNERS: MARIO ALBERTO CRUZ JAUREZ & MIRTA CRUZ 8. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-34, 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 LDR, LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, ON THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PARCEL: J13B010 OWNERS: MARIO ALBERTO CRUZ JAUREZ & MIRTA CRUZ 9. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-35, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUSHNELL, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ANNEXED INTO THE CITY AS RSF-1, SINGLE-FAMILY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, ZONING DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PARCEL: J13B010 OWNERS: MARIO ALBERTO CRUZ JAUREZ & MIRTA CRUZ 10. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2025-04, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BUSHNELL, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN PROGRAM; MAKING FINDINGS; AUTHORIZING THE LOAN APPLICATION; AUTHORIZING THE LOAN AGREEMENT; ESTABLISHING PLEDGED REVENUES; DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES; PROVIDING ASSURANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. 11. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2025-05, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUSHNELL, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT EXCEEDING $10,000,000 IN PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ITS WATER AND SEWER REVOLVING CREDIT BOND, SERIES 2025, TO FINANCE THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY'S WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM; PLEDGING THE NET REVENUES OF SAID SYSTEM TO PAY THE SERIES 2025 BOND; AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF THE SALE OF THE SERIES 2025 BOND UPON COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN PARAMETERS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE FORM OF ATTACHED REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PURCHASER OF THE SERIES 2025 BOND; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGETED VERSALIFT VST-47-MHI 2026 F600 4X4 BUCKET TRUCK IN THE AMOUNT OF $245,125.00 FOR THE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT. 13. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGETED 2025 JOHN DEERE 5075E CAB UTILITY TRACTOR WITH A FC12E FLEX WING ROTARY CUTTER FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT. 14. APPOINTMENT OF CORTNEY SMITH TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND CODE ENFORCEMENT (APPOINTMENT MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN SUMMERLIN).

INFORMATION 1. MARGE THIES – CITY OF BUSHNELL RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE.

CORRESPONDENCE CITY CLERK REPORT AND REQUEST – CHRISTINA DIXON CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT AND REQUEST- MIKE EASTBURN 1. UPDATE REGARDING THE A.C.M.S., INC. HEART OF FLORIDA LANDFILL

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT AND REQUEST – FELIX ADAMS STAFF REPORT AND REQUEST: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIRECTOR – CHRISTINA SIMMONS DIRECTOR OF ZONING & CODE COMPLIANCE – KRISTIN GREEN 1. THE OCTOBER BACE MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER – MORGAN WILSON 1. REMINDER: 40TH ANNUAL BUSHNELL FALL FESTIVAL & PARADE – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025. 2. REMINDER: TRUNK OR TREAT AT MARGE A. THIES PLAZA PARK – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025, FROM 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. 3. REMINDER: DADE BATTLEFIELD HAUNTED EVENT ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26-27, 2025 AT THE DADE BATTLEFIELD HISTORIC STATE PARK. FINANCE DIRECTOR – SHELLEY RAGAN 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 & FIRST BUDGET HEARING 117 EAST JOE P. STRICKLAND, JR. AVENUE SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 6:00 P.M.

Mayor Simmons called the Meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. followed by the Invocation and The Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Simmons 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 Dale Swain Councilwoman Victoria Summerlin Vice-Mayor Dale Barnes

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

Mayor Simmons asked City Clerk, Christina Dixon, to read the agenda items.

CONSENT AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE BUDGET WORKSHOP AND SPECIAL MEETING (MILLAGE) HELD ON JULY 28, 2025. 2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 4, 2025. 3. APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL REPORTS.

Motion made by Councilwoman Summerlin, and seconded by Vice-Mayor Barnes, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 5/0.

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

CITIZEN'S FORUM (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES PER PERSON) Bret Spaude, 5821 Pit Road, Bushnell Discussion Subject: • 10% charge on new service invoice

Leslie Strickland, 2732 CR 526, Sumterville Discussion Subject: • Concerns with the ACMS Landfill, Compost USA, Trademark Metals

Motion made by Mayor Simmons, and seconded by Councilwoman Summerlin, to read New Business Items 1-10 by title Only. Motion Carried 5/0.

NEW BUSINESS 1. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-13, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUSHNELL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF BUSHNELL CODE OF ORDINANCES, SPECIFICALLY AMENDING CHAPTER 17, PARKS AND RECREATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Motion made by Vice-Mayor Barnes, and seconded by Councilman Swain, to pass Ordinance 2025-13 on the second and final reading. Roll call vote: Councilwoman Summerlin Yea, Vice-Mayor Barnes Yea, Councilwoman Davis Yea, Councilman Swain Yea, and Mayor Simmons Yea. Motion carried 5/0.

2. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-17, 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. OWNERS: RUVALCABA BENJAMIN E CRUZ & LUTINSKI CLEIDIR H/W PARCEL: J24-008

Motion made by Councilwoman Davis, and seconded by Councilman Swain, to pass Ordinance 2025-17 on the second and final reading. Roll call vote: Councilwoman Summerlin Yea, Vice-Mayor Barnes Yea, Councilwoman Davis Yea, Councilman Swain Yea, and Mayor Simmons Yea. Motion carried 5/0.

3. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-18, 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 HDR, HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, ON THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. OWNERS: RUVALCABA BENJAMIN E CRUZ & LUTINSKI CLEIDIR H/W PARCEL: J24-008

Motion made by Councilwoman Davis, and seconded by Councilman Swain, to pass Ordinance 2025-18 on the second and final reading. Roll call vote: Councilwoman Summerlin Yea, Vice-Mayor Barnes Yea, Councilwoman Davis Yea, Councilman Swain Yea, and Mayor Simmons Yea. Motion carried 5/0.

4. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-19, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUSHNELL, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ANNEXED INTO THE CITY AS RSF-10, SINGLE-FAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, ZONING DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. OWNERS: RUVALCABA BENJAMIN E CRUZ & LUTINSKI CLEIDIR H/W PARCEL: J24-008

Motion made by Councilwoman Davis, and seconded by Councilman Swain, to pass Ordinance 2025-19 on the second and final reading. Roll call vote: Councilwoman Summerlin Yea, Vice-Mayor Barnes Yea, Councilwoman Davis Yea, Councilman Swain Yea, and Mayor Simmons Yea. Motion carried 5/0.

5. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-20, 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. OWNER: CHERRLYN DONNARETA JENKINS PARCEL: N17H092

Motion made by Councilwoman Davis, and seconded by Councilman Swain, to pass Ordinance 2025-20 on the second and final reading. Roll call vote: Councilwoman Summerlin Yea, Vice-Mayor Barnes Yea, Councilwoman Davis Yea, Councilman Swain Yea, and Mayor Simmons Yea. Motion carried 5/0.

6. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-21, 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 MHDR, MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, ON THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. OWNER: CHERRLYN DONNARETA JENKINS PARCEL: N17H092

Motion made by Councilman Swain, and seconded by Councilwoman Davis, to pass Ordinance 2025-21 on the second and final reading. Roll call vote: Councilwoman Summerlin Yea, Vice-Mayor Barnes Yea, Councilwoman Davis Yea, Councilman Swain Yea, and Mayor Simmons Yea. Motion carried 5/0.

7. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-22, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUSHNELL, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ANNEXED INTO THE CITY AS RSF-6, SINGLE-FAMILY MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, ZONING DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. OWNER: CHERRLYN DONNARETA JENKINS PARCEL: N17H092

Motion made by Councilman Swain, and seconded by Councilwoman Davis, to pass Ordinance 2025-21 on the second and final reading. Roll call vote: Councilwoman Summerlin Yea, Vice-Mayor Barnes Yea, Councilwoman Davis Yea, Councilman Swain Yea, and Mayor Simmons Yea. Motion carried 5/0.

8. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-23, 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. OWNERS: LRS PROPERTY GROUP, LLC. PARCEL: N17-012

Motion made by Councilwoman Summerlin, and seconded by Councilwoman Davis, to pass Ordinance 2025-23 on the second and final reading. Roll call vote: Councilwoman Summerlin Yea, Vice-Mayor Barnes Yea, Councilwoman Davis Yea, Councilman Swain Yea, and Mayor Simmons Yea. Motion carried 5/0.

9. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-24, 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 N-COMM, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, ON THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. OWNERS: LRS PROPERTY GROUP, LLC. PARCEL: N17-012