City Commission Meeting

CITY OF BELLEVIEW AGENDA City Commission Meeting Belleview City Hall Commission Room 5343 SE Abshier Blvd. Belleview, FL April 15, 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 LIVSEY ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the 04-01-25 Commission Meeting Minutes 04-01-2025 Minutes PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION Public Hearing: Res 25-01 Vacation of Plat for Antoona Heights Location Res 25-01 Abrogation of Antoona Heights Plat Abrogation Advertisement Memo re Antoona Plat Abrogation PROCLAMATION: Proclamation: Belleview's 140th Birthday and Founder's Day Founder's Day Proclamation Proclamation: ABATE Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Proclamation

PRESENTATION: Scheduled Audience: Reed Blochberger Get on the Agenda Form - RBlochberger 20250410 - Leaders Belleview Development.pdf Big Box Store Permit Estimates Scheduled Audience: Jarad Olson Get on the Agenda Request Form Neptune Powerpoint UNSCHEDULED AUDIENCE: Unscheduled Audience OTHER CITY BUSINESS/DEPARTMENT UPDATES: Updates: City Clerk Updates: Development Services Updates: Finance Department - March 2025 Financial Report March 2025 Financial Report Updates: Public Works Department - Clayton Properties Group Inc d/b/a Highland Homes Developer Agreement Development Agreement - Belleview Highland East Location Updates: Chief of Police Updates: Information Technology Updates: City Attorney Updates: City Administrator COMMISSION UPDATES: Commission Updates

04/15/2025 Commission Meeting Page 1 of 5 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 April 15th , 2025 Seat 4 ROBERT "BO" SMITH 6:00 PM MOMENT OF SILENCE/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Commissioner Livsey ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS: Present: Livsey, Smith, Goldman, Dobkowski Absent: Dwyer APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. 04-01-2025 Commission Meeting Minutes Motion made by Commissioner Smith to approve the 04-01-2025 Commission Meeting Minutes as presented; seconded by Commissioner Livsey. Motion was called by a roll call vote. Ayes: Livsey, Smith, Goldman, Dobkowski PUBLIC HEARING: FINAL READING a. PH – FINAL Reading: Resolution 25-01 Vacation of Plat for Antoona Heights Mayor Dobkowski read Resolution 25-01, Vacation of Plat for Antoona Heights. DSD Chancey outlined the resolution that was given conditional approval at the March 18th meeting but postponed at the April 1st meeting due to a document error. City Attorney Landt stated that he spoke with Attorney Jimmy Gooding, representative of the property owner, and confirmed the legal description was corrected. Mayor Dobkowski stated this is a Public Hearing and asked if anyone in the audience had any comments. No one came forward Motion made by Commissioner Goldman for the approval of Resolution 25-01 on Final Reading; seconded by Commissioner Livsey.

04/15/2025 Commission Meeting Page 2 of 5 Motion was called by a roll call vote. Ayes: Livsey, Smith, Goldman, Dobkowski PROCLAMATION: a. Celebrating Belleview’s 140th Birthday and Founder’s Day Proclamation Mayor Dobkowski presented the Proclamation setting May 3, 2025, as Belleview’s 140th Birthday and Founder’s Day to Bob Vass, Events and Promotions Manager. b. Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Mayor Dobkowski presented the Proclamation setting May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in the City of Belleview. Accepting the Proclamation on behalf of ABATE of Florida, Inc., Forest Chapter were Greg Smale, Kim Plawecki Brown, and Lynn Tobin. Greg Smale thanked the Commission. Lynn Tobin promoted the free safety program they organize, which is available to any organization or business. PRESENTATION: a. Reed Blochberger with Leaders Real Estate Reed Blochberger, representing Leaders Real Estate, gave an overview of their organization and presented a site plan for a big box retailer and additional commercial space in the City of Belleview. Leaders Real Estate is requesting incentives on items such as permitting fees, impact fees, and prioritized permitting processing. Upon discussion, Mayor Dobkowski and Commissioner Livsey stated that they are in favor of this development. However, they agree with the staff recommendation to create an economic incentive program. Commissioner Goldman discussed the issue of waiving water and sewer impact fees due to the current wastewater plant expansion and its associated costs. Administrator Moody provided an overview of the staff recommendation against waiving water and sewer impact fees because of the financial commitments of the expansion project. Commissioner Smith agreed that the city should not waive the water and sewer impact fees. Commissioner Smith inquired about the identity of the big box retailer. Mr. Blochberger stated they were under an NDA. Commissioner Smith stated he would not be in favor of approving the development or providing incentives without knowing what the business will be. He further stated that it would increase traffic, especially with all of the new residential developments that have come in. Mayor Dobkowski responded that many residents have expressed interest in this type of commercial business and if there are objections, citizens would be given the opportunity to come

04/15/2025 Commission Meeting Page 3 of 5 to a public meeting to discuss them. Commissioner Livsey said the city is in a position to negotiate and should do so. Commissioner Smith stated that waiving fees is a cost to the citizens, and he does not believe that citizens should be burdened by costs from the incentives. Mayor Dobkowski stated the revenue generated by the businesses will offset the costs of approved incentives Commissioner Goldman asked if the State of Florida ever waives fees. Mr. Blochberger stated that they do not, as the city and the county are the ones that directly benefit from the businesses. The Commission directed staff and Attorney Landt to put together a formal draft of an Economic Incentive Program for presentation at the next Commission meeting. Commissioner Goldman asked if a commissioner should be part of the discussion. Attorney Landt advised against this due to potential Sunshine Law issues. b. Evaluating Neptune Meter Reading Technology PWD Titterington prefaced the presentation by explaining that Public Works was asked by the commission to look into a continuous reading program. Jarad Olson of Ferguson Waterworks gave a presentation on the current Neptune water meter system and available meter reading options with breakdowns of the costs. Commissioner Smith left the room at 7:00 PM and returned at 7:02 PM. Commissioner Livsey asked if the current meter reading problems are equal to the high costs of the options. PWD Titterington answered that the issues are not that severe. Currently, meters are read once a month, and it feels that staff could absorb an additional reading each month; however, more than twice a month will require more staff for the Public Works and Finance Departments. Commissioner Goldman suggested that new customers be connected to cellular meters and, as the current drive-by meters fail, they be transitioned to cellular. Mr. Olson stated that most municipalities with their systems have implemented the same plan. Mayor Dobkowski directed PWD Titterington to meet with Neptune to discuss a transition plan and obtain cost proposals. Commissioner Goldman left the room at 7:16pm. UNSCHEDULED AUDIENCE: a. Desire Cardenas Desire Cardenas of Riccardo’s Food Truck came forward to discuss ongoing code enforcement issues. She received a recent code enforcement violation related to an electrical connection. She

04/15/2025 Commission Meeting Page 4 of 5 noted that she had since removed the connection after being informed it was not permitted, but inquired about why she was not able to connect the food truck to electricity if properly permitted. DSD Chancey explained that the current city ordinances do not allow mobile vendors to connect to utilities and that they should be self-contained. Commissioner Goldman rejoined the meeting at 7:21 PM. After the discussion, Attorney Landt stated that he will work with DSD Chancey to research and draft an ordinance allowing for electrical connection, for discussion at the next commission meeting. OTHER CITY BUSINESS/DEPARTMENT UPDATES: a. City Clerk: N/A b. Development Services: DSD Chancey noted that she and PWD Titterington are working with Austin Anderson to open his business. c. Finance Department: Presented the March 2025 Financial Report d. Public Works: Clayton Properties Group Developer Agreement PWD Titterington presented the developer's agreement for property located near the corner of SE HWY 25A and E HWY 25. This property is outside City Limits. Highland Homes is developing the property with 170 single-family residential lots and will be extending City water and sewer service to the development. An annexation agreement was included for review. Motion made by Commissioner Goldman to approve the Clayton Properties Group Developer Agreement; seconded by Commissioner Smith. Mayor Dobkowski stated this is a Public Hearing and asked if anyone in the audience had any comments. No one came forward. Motion was called by a roll call vote. Ayes: Livsey, Smith, Goldman, Dobkowski e. Police Department: N/A f. Information Technology: N/A g. Legal Services: Attorney Landt reiterated that a commissioner cannot serve on the committee handling incentive negotiations if they are assisting or providing recommendations, as this would create a potential Sunshine Law violation h. Administrator: N/A

04/15/2025 Commission Meeting Page 5 of 5 COMMISSION UPDATES: Commissioner Dwyer: Absent Commissioner Livsey: N/A Commissioner Goldman: N/A Commissioner Smith: Inquired about Austin Anderson’s business and the road access. DSD Chancey stated they are working with him for a special exception. Mayor Dobkowski: N/A Adjournment: Meeting adjourned by Mayor Dobkowski at 7:36 PM. Attest: _________________________ Lezli Merritt, MPA City Clerk