City Commission Meeting

CITY OF BELLEVIEW AGENDA City Commission Meeting Belleview City Hall Commission Room 5343 SE Abshier Blvd. Belleview, FL December 2, 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 DWYER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the 11-18-2025 Commission Meeting Minutes 11-18-2025 Commission Meeting Minutes SCHEDULED AUDIENCE: Scheduled Audience: Belleview CEP UNSCHEDULED AUDIENCE: Unscheduled Audience OTHER CITY BUSINESS/DEPARTMENT UPDATES: Community Engagement Liaison: 2026 America250 Fireworks Event City Clerk: Updates

Development Services: Updates Finance Department: Updates Public Works: Updates Chief of Police: Updates Information Technology: Updates City Attorney: Updates City Administrator: Utility Billing Write-Off Analysis and Solutions Bad Debt - Analysis and Potential Solutions COMMISSION UPDATES: Commission Updates

12/02/2025 Commission Meeting Page 1 of 3 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 December 2, 2025 Seat 4 ROBERT "BO" SMITH 6:00 PM MOMENT OF SILENCE/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Commissioner Smith ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS: Present: Livsey, Smith, Goldman, Dobkowski Absent: Dwyer OATH OF OFFICE: a. Alex Harrington Chief Holland provided a background on Alex Harrington who has been promoted to Sergeant. Mayor Dobkowski administered the Oath of Office. b. Brandon Driggers Chief Holland provided a background on Brandon Driggers who is a new officer. Mayor Dobkowski administered the Oath of Office. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: c. 11-18-2025 Commission Meeting Minutes Motion made by Commissioner Livsey to approve the 11-18-2025 Commission Meeting Minutes as presented; seconded by Commissioner Smith. Motion was called by a roll call vote. Ayes: Livsey, Smith, Goldman, Dobkowski SCHEDULED AUDIENCE: a. Belleview CEP Joe Reichel provided the Commission invitations to upcoming CEP events. He also met with the homeless task force which will meet again in January. They are currently getting feedback from community partners and will be assessing issues and available resources.

12/02/2025 Commission Meeting Page 2 of 3 UNSCHEDULED AUDIENCE: No one came forward. OTHER CITY BUSINESS/DEPARTMENT UPDATES: a. Community Events Liaison: 2026 America 250 Fireworks Show CEL Vass presented an updated cost estimate for the event and will be meeting with Marion County on December 18th for further planning. He will also work to meet with the fireworks vendor for a site walkthrough to determine if the proposed area will be adequate for the fireworks show. b. City Clerk: N/A c. Development Services: Absent d. Finance Department: N/A e. Public Works: N/A f. Police Department: N/A g. Information Technology: N/A h. Legal Services: N/A i. Administrator: Utility Billing Write-Off Analysis and Solutions Administrator Moody reviewed an analysis of the 24/25 Utility Billing Bad Debt Write-off and measures that could reduce the amount in future years. Proposed items include keeping deposits until account is closed, all customers must pay a deposit regardless of previous good standing, non-payment status penalty to be reduced from $60 to $50, collecting a $10 additional deposit when account is reconnected, institute an irrigation deposit, lowering the threshold amount for disconnection, and continue to observe strict dates and procedures for disconnections. Commissioner Goldman was in favor of the items discussed and proposed an increase in the reconnection fee. Mayor Dobkowski was in favor of everything except lowering the threshold for disconnection and the higher reconnection fee. The Commission discussed the reasoning behind customers not paying their bills; Administrator Moody reviewed ways that the City works with customers such as payment arrangements, extensions, and one-time waivers of fees. The Commission reached a consensus to implement all of the items discussed except the threshold for disconnection and directed staff to research the deposit amount for other municipalities and calculate the average bill for utility customers.

12/02/2025 Commission Meeting Page 3 of 3 COMMISSION UPDATES: Commissioner Dwyer: Absent Commissioner Livsey: N/A Commissioner Goldman: N/A Commissioner Smith: N/A Mayor Dobkowski: N/A Adjournment: Meeting adjourned by Mayor Dobkowski at 6:44 PM. Attest: _________________________ Lezli Merritt, MPA City Clerk