01.13.26-Regular-Council-Meeting-2

Page 1 of 3 Regular Council Meeting Minutes – January 13, 2026 Town Council Members Present Town Staff Present Zane Teeters, Jr. – Mayor Kelly Edwards, Deputy Town Clerk Cheryl Marinelli – Vice-Mayor Wally Hoagland, Police Chief Kay MacQueen, Councilwoman David Langley, Attorney Susan Richert, Councilwoman Kim Hanawalt, Councilwoman 1. Opening • Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM. • Invocation by Kay MacQueen; Pledge of Allegiance. • Quorum and proper notice confirmed. 2. Public Comment Farmer Banks Helfrich • Spoke on statewide discussions about eliminating property taxes and potential impacts on local services. 3. Agenda Adjustments • Item 4 moved to Item 1 under New Business. • No other changes. 4. Staff Reports Police Department – Chief Hoagland • Code enforcement: No new cases; special magistrate hearing upcoming. • Annual stats delayed; will be presented next month. • December DUI task force: ~100 stops, multiple arrests. • Community appreciation noted; Astatula Baptist Church School provided gift cards. • 75th Anniversary initiatives underway. • Monthly reporting can resume if the council desires. Public Works – Andy Stamper • Routine maintenance; PD flooring repaired. • Preparing equipment for warmer season. Town Attorney – David Langley Active Case: Astatula v. Theresa Rayford et al. TOWN OF ASTATULA TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY JANUARY 13, 2026 @6:30 PM TOWN HALL

Page 2 of 3 Regular Council Meeting Minutes – January 13, 2026 • Property now in compliance but significant fines and costs remain. • Prior agreement (April 2024) to sell property and pay town costs was not fulfilled. • Foreclosure action proceeding; summary judgment hearing set for February. • Owner proposed $500/month repayment; council expressed no confidence. • Formal decision to be placed on next month’s agenda. 5. New Business Item 1 (formerly Item 4): Wreaths Across America Recognition • Presentation by American Legion Post 55 (Steve Oter). • Town issued Certificate of Appreciation. Item 2: Imagination Library Presentation – Debbie Weiner • Overview of Dolly Parton’s early-literacy program. • Astatula has ~170 eligible children; estimated annual cost ~$4,000–$6,000 depending on enrollment level. • Council interest strong; item to return next month for funding consideration. Item 3: Volunteer Landing – Final Subdivision Approval • Seven-lot subdivision; engineering and P&Z approved. • Approved 5–0. Item 4: “The Gathering” Senior Program – Hours Extension • Requested extension from 1–3 PM to 1–4 PM. • Approved 5–0. • Public Works to report back in 2–3 months on facility impact. Item 5: Impact Fee Study Proposal (Raftelis) • Proposal cost: $70,000 (significant increase from prior study). • Tabled 5–0 pending alternatives. Item 6: Resolution 2026-01 – Fee Schedule Update • Requires further review. • Tabled 5–0. Item 7: Resolution 2026-02 – SRF Loan Application (Water Treatment Plant) • Enables placement on the state revolving loan eligibility list. • Approved 5–0. Item 8: Ordinance 2025-19 – Certified Recovery Residences (Second Reading) • Limits to Level 1 residences in R-2 zoning; includes spacing and operational standards. • Approved 4–1.

Page 3 of 3 Regular Council Meeting Minutes – January 13, 2026 6. Council & Department Updates Police • School zone speed cameras active; warnings only for first 30 days. • Cameras operate only during school hours. Councilwoman MacQueen • Beautification projects ongoing; watering assistance needed. • Food distribution event being coordinated. • “Astatula Reads” youth literacy initiative progressing. Councilwoman Hanawalt • Encouraged to meet with the Finance Director for onboarding. Councilwoman Richert • Attending P&Z meetings; assisting with plat review. Vice Mayor Marinelli • No additional report. 7. Additional Items • Charter review workshop to be scheduled. • Town Clerk hiring update: Candidate identified; offer expected soon. 8. Adjournment 8:38 PM Respectfully submitted, __________________________________ Mayor Zane Teeters Jr ATTEST: __________________________________ Charles Jacien Town Clerk