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City Commission (2025-08-11)

Monday, August 11, 2025 · Government meeting record

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Recorded outcome

The Wildwood City Commission approved new utility franchise agreements for the Monarch Ranch development, rezoned a small residential property, and authorized final payments for local infrastructure projects. The Commission also introduced several annexation requests and a proposal to rename a local road.

Why it matters

The Commission's approval of utility franchises for Monarch Ranch and infrastructure payments totaling over $1 million directly impacts local utility service providers and city capital project budgets.

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No later meeting or follow-up date is stated in the reviewed record.

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Minutes textCity Commission (2025-08-11)

CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WILDWOOD, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING August 11,2025 9:00 AM CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBER

1. Call to Order

(meeting taped)

| Attendee Name | Title | Status | | --- | --- | --- | | Ed Wolf | Mayor | Present | | Pamala Harrison-Bivins | Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner | Present | | Joe Elliott | Commissioner | Present | | Marcos Flores | Commissioner | Present | | Julian Green | Commissioner | Absent | | Jason McHugh | City Manager | Present | | Ashley Hunt | City Attorney | Present | | Joshua Bills | City Attorney | Present | | Cassandra Smith | Assistant City Manager/CFO | Present | | Jessica Barnes | City Clerk | Absent | | Randall Parmer | Police Chief | Present | | Melanie Strickland | Development Services Director | Present | | Jeremy Hockenbury | Public Works Director | Present | | Paul Ketz | IT Director | Present | | Jason Martin | Utilities Deputy Director | Present | | Ryan Smith | Utility Billing Supervisor | Present | | Thomas Bellegarde | GIS Specialist | Present | | Courtney Kellem | Parks & Recreation Director | Present | | Steve Watson | Fleet Services Supervisor | Present |

Mayor Wolf called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. followed by the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Consent Agenda/Informational Items

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| RESULT: | Passed | | --- | --- | | MOVER: | Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Harrison-Bivins | | SECONDER: | Commissioner Elliott | | AYES: | Mayor Wolf, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Harrison-Bivins, Commissioner Elliott, Commissioner Flores |

A. Expenditure Report B. Minutes for Approval: July 14,2025 Regular Meeting C. Minutes for Approval: July 21,2025 Special Meeting D. Minutes for Approval: July 28,2025 Regular Meeting E. Minutes for Approval: August 4,2025 Commission Workshop F. A25-2288 VOSO Unit 191 Final Plat

3. Presentations and/or Proclamations None.

4. Public Hearings - Timed - Legislative

A. Swear in City Staff and Public Speakers Mayor Wolf swore in staff and audience members who intended to speak during the public hearings.

| RESULT: | Passed | | --- | --- | | MOVER: | Commissioner Flores | | SECONDER: | Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Harrison-Bivins | | AYES: | Mayor Wolf, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Harrison-Bivins, Commissioner Elliott, Commissioner Flores |

C. West Sumter Franchisees Ordinance

City Manager McHugh presented Ordinance O2025-35, granting non-exclusive franchises to West Sumter Utility Company, LLC, and West Sumter Water Conservation Authority, LLC, for the Monarch Ranch property. McHugh explained it would allow the companies to provide water, sewer, and irrigation utility services in the development area for a 30-year period. He noted the terms were similar to previous franchise agreements with The Villages. There were no public comments. Motion by Commissioner Elliott, seconded by Commissioner Flores, to adopt Ordinance O2025-35 on second and final reading. Motion carried unanimously.

| RESULT: | Passed | | --- | --- | | MOVER: | Commissioner Elliott | | SECONDER: | Commissioner Flores | | AYES: | Mayor Wolf, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Harrison-Bivins, Commissioner Elliott, Commissioner Flores |

5. Public Hearings - Timed - Quasi-Judicial

A. A25-1989 - Bonnie Boyd Rezoning

Development Services Director Strickland presented Ordinance O2025-28, proposing a zoning map amendment for the Bonnie Boyd property to change the zoning from R6M (County) to MHP (City) for approximately 0.146 acres. Strickland noted this accompanied the Future Land Use Map amendment just approved. There were no public comments. Motion by Commissioner Bivins, seconded by Commissioner Flores, to adopt Ordinance O2025-28 on second and final reading. Motion carried unanimously.

| RESULT: | Passed | | --- | --- | | MOVER: | Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Harrison-Bivins | | SECONDER: | Commissioner Flores | | AYES: | Mayor Wolf, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Harrison-Bivins, Commissioner Elliott, Commissioner Flores |

6. Public Forum - 4 minute time limit None.

7. Ordinances First Reading Only (No Vote)

A. A25-2689 (AN) South Wildwood Industrial Park West

Development Services Director Strickland presented the ordinance for a voluntary annexation application for parcel F25-261. The property to be annexed totals 27.58 acres MOL and is located north of CR 519A, approximately 0.5 miles east of N US 301. First reading only. No vote.

Development Services Director Strickland presented the ordinance for a voluntary annexation application for parcel G16ED003. The property to be annexed totals approximately 0.115 acres of land and is located at 5341 Lexington Circle. First reading only. No vote.

RESULT: FIRST READING

RESULT: FIRST READING

PUBLIC HEARING: August 25, 2025

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C. Clay Drain Road Name Change Ordinance

City Manager McHugh presented the ordinance following direction from the City Commission to move forward with the request from the Jacobs Family Trust to rename Clay Drain Road / CR 156 to Mike Jacobs Sr Road. The proposed renaming was reviewed and approved by Sumter County and met all applicable addressing standards and requirements. Upon final adoption by the City Commission, Sumter County would issue the corresponding 911 addressing notifications. First reading only. No vote.

RESULT: FIRST READING

| RESULT: | FIRST READING | PUBLIC HEARING: August 25, 2025 | | --- | --- | --- |

PUBLIC HEARING: August 25, 2021

A. Honorary Road Name Designation Policy

City Manager McHugh presented the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Flores, seconded by Commissioner Elliott, to approve Resolution R2025-24 establishing a policy for honorary road name designations on city-maintained roads. Motion carried unanimously.

| RESULT: | Passed | | --- | --- | | MOVER: | Commissioner Flores | | SECONDER: | Commissioner Elliott | | AYES: | Mayor Wolf, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Harrison-Bivins, Commissioner Elliott, Commissioner Flores |

B. IT Surplus Computers & Other Equipment August 2025

IT Director Ketz presented the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Elliott, seconded by Commissioner Bivins, to approve Resolution R2025-25 declaring certain IT equipment as surplus and authorizing disposal. Motion carried unanimously.

| RESULT: | Passed | | --- | --- | | MOVER: | Commissioner Elliott | | SECONDER: | Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Harrison-Bivins | | AYES: | Mayor Wolf, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Harrison-Bivins, Commissioner Elliott, Commissioner Flores |

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