Commission Meeting Draft Minutes
Draft Minutes of the November 5, 2018 6 p.m.
Commission Meeting
The regular meeting of the Lady Lake Town Commission was held in the Commission Chambers at Lady Lake Town Hall, 409 Fennell Blvd., Lady Lake, Florida with Mayor Jim Richards presiding. The meeting convened at 6 p.m.
Procedure
Citizens are encouraged to participate in the Town of Lady Lake meetings. Citizen groups are asked to name a spokesperson. Speakers will be limited to three minutes. Additional time may be granted at the Mayor’s discretion. Upon being recognized by the Mayor, please approach the dais, state your name and address, and speak into the microphone. The order of agenda items may be changed if deemed appropriate by the Town Commission. Please be respectful of others and put your cell phone on silent mode.
Call to Order
Mayor Jim Richards
Invocation
By Dr. Paul Harsh of the First Baptist Church of Lady Lake
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
| Commissioner (Ward) | Present |
| Hannan (Four) | YES |
| Kussard (One) | YES |
| Holden (Two) | YES |
| Vincent (Three) | YES |
| Richards (Five) | YES |
Staff Present
Kris Kollgaard, Town Manager; Derek Schroth, Town Attorney; Thad Carroll, Growth Management Director; C.T. Eagle, Public Works Director; Chief Chris McKinstry, Police Department; Mike Burske, Parks & Recreation Director; Maureen Gochee, Human Resource Director; Pam Winegardner, Finance Director; Wendy Then, Senior Planner; and Nancy Slaton, Deputy Town Clerk
Public Comment
Mayor Richards asked if anyone had any comments. There were no comments.
Consent
1. Minutes – October 1, 2018 – Commission Meeting
2. Consideration of Extension of Towing and Recovery Services with Kling Towing (Chris McKinstry)
3. Consideration of Approval of the 2017-2019 Agreement between the Town of Lady Lake and the Police Benevolent Association - Article 14 (Wages) (Maureen Gochee)
Consideration of an Agreement between the Town of Lady Lake and the Office of the State Attorney (Chris McKinstry)
4. Mayor Richards asked if there were any questions or comments from the Commissioners or the public. There were no questions or comments.
Commissioner Hannan made a motion to approve Consent Items F-1 through F-4. Commissioner Vincent seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
Old Business
No old business.
New Business
5. Consideration for the Tanner Building — New Major Site Plan MJSP 06/18-001— A Multi-Tenant Commercial Development Consisting of a One-Story Building Proposing 10,000 Sq. Ft. of General Retail Area with 47 Parking Spaces, on Approximately 1.67 Acres Located at the Southwest Corner of Hwy 466 and Clay Avenue, identified by Alternate Keys 1454646 and 1650798 (Thad Carroll)
Growth Management Director Thad Carroll presented the background summary for this agenda item (on file in the Clerk’s Office). He stated Mr. Tudor, property owner, and Drew Logan of Logan Civil Engineers are present if there are any questions.
Mayor Richards asked if anyone had any questions or comments.
Commissioner Hannan confirmed with Mr. Carroll that the exterior colors for the elevations were in compliance with the Town’s Land Development Regulations.
Commissioner Kussard made a motion to approve Tanner Building — New Major Site Plan MJSP 06/18-001 to include the requested waivers to Chapter 10 and Chapter 20 as presented. Commissioner Holden seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
6. Consideration of Approval to Extend the Hours of Operation for the Lady Lake Farmer’s Market, to Host a Special Market on December 22, 2018, and to Hold the Market One Saturday Every Month Starting in February (Mike Burske)
Parks and Recreation Director Mike Burske presented the background summary for this agenda item (on file in the Clerk’s Office).
Mayor Richards asked if anyone had any questions or comments. He confirmed with Mr. Burske that there was no cost to the Town for this event.
Ms. Kollgaard noted that his will allow working people to attend on a Saturday.
Commissioner Hannan asked if there were any other farmer’s markets being held in the area on Saturday.
It was noted there are a few; one in Leesburg and Brownwood, but they are some distance away.
Commissioner Vincent made a motion to approve the extension of hours of operation for the Lady Lake Farmer’s Market, to host a special market on December 22, 2018, and to hold the market one Saturday every month starting in February. Commissioner Kussard seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
7. Consideration of Approval for the Lady Lake Soccer Association to Host a 3 V 3 Tournament with Challenge Sports on January 5, 2019 at the Rolling Acres Sports Complex (Mike Burske)
Parks and Recreation Director Mike Burske presented the background summary for this agenda item (on file in the Clerk’s Office).
Mayor Richards asked if anyone had any questions or comments, and hearing none, asked for a motion.
Commissioner Holden made a motion to approve for the Lady Lake Soccer Association to Host a 3 V 3 Tournament with Challenge Sports on January 5, 2019 at the Rolling Acres Sports Complex. Commissioner Vincent seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
Town Attorney's Report
8. Ordinance 2018-42 — First Reading — An Ordinance Annexing Two Lots Located within Orange Blossom Gardens Unit 1, referenced by Alternate Key Numbers 1482429 and 1482569; Owned by Villagers for Veterans, Inc. and Robert and Jeanine Bauman (Thad Carroll)
Town Attorney Derek Schroth read the ordinance by title only.
Growth Management Director Thad Carroll presented the background summary for this agenda item (on file in the Clerk’s Office). He stated the applicant is present if there are any questions.
Mayor Richards asked if anyone had any questions or comments, and hearing none, asked for a motion.
Commissioner Hannan made a motion to approve the First Reading of Ordinance 2018-42. Commissioner Kussard seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
| Commissioner | Vote |
| Hannan | YES |
| Kussard | YES |
| Holden | YES |
| Vincent | YES |
| Richards | YES |
9. Ordinance 2018-43 — First Reading — An Ordinance Amending the Lady Lake Future Land Use Comprehensive Plan of Two Lots Located in Orange Blossom Gardens Unit 1, referenced by Alternate Key Numbers 1482429 and 1482569; Owned by Villagers for Veterans, Inc. and Robert and Jeanine Bauman (Thad Carroll)
Town Attorney Derek Schroth read the ordinance by title only.
Growth Management Director Thad Carroll presented the background summary for this agenda item (on file in the Clerk’s Office). He stated the applicant is present if there are any questions.
Mayor Richards asked if anyone had any questions or comments, and hearing none, asked for a motion.
Commissioner Vincent made a motion to approve the First Reading of Ordinance 2018-43. Commissioner Holden seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
| Commissioner | Vote |
| Hannan | YES |
| Kussard | YES |
| Holden | YES |
| Vincent | YES |
| Richards | YES |
10. Ordinance 2018-44 — First Reading — An Ordinance Rezoning Two Lots Located in Orange Blossom Gardens Unit 1, referenced by Alternate Key Numbers 1482429 and 1482569; Owned by Villagers for Veterans, Inc. and Robert and Jeanine Bauman (Thad Carroll)
Town Attorney Derek Schroth read the ordinance by title only.
Growth Management Director Thad Carroll presented the background summary for this agenda item (on file in the Clerk’s Office). He stated the applicant is present if there are any questions.
Mayor Richards asked if anyone had any questions or comments, and hearing none, asked for a motion.
Commissioner Kussard made a motion to approve the First Reading of Ordinance 2018-44. Commissioner Hannan seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
| Commissioner | Vote |
| Hannan | YES |
| Kussard | YES |
| Holden | YES |
| Vincent | YES |
| Richards | YES |
11. Ordinance 2018-45 — First Reading — An Ordinance Regarding the Police Pension Share Plan (Pam Winegardner)
Town Attorney Derek Schroth read the ordinance by title only.
Finance Director Pam Winegardner presented the background summary for this agenda item (on file in the Clerk’s Office).
Mayor Richards asked if anyone had any questions or comments. He stated it is his understanding that this is mandated by state regulations. Hearing no other comments or questions, he asked for a motion.
Commissioner Holden made a motion to approve the First Reading of Ordinance 2018-45. Commissioner Kussard seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
| Commissioner | Vote |
| Hannan | YES |
| Kussard | YES |
| Holden | YES |
| Vincent | YES |
| Richards | YES |
12. Ordinance 2018-46 — First Reading — An Ordinance Adopting the Disciplinary Arbitration Panel (DAP) (Maureen Gochee)
Town Attorney Derek Schroth read the ordinance by title only.
Human Resource Director Maureen Gochee presented the background summary for this agenda item (on file in the Clerk’s Office).
Town Manager Kris Kollgaard stated the only changes from the Citizens’ Review Board include that the DAP Board will consist of three members with two alternates, rather than five members and two alternates. The members must be at least 21 years old, but no longer have to have a Florida Driver’s License. They cannot be a current or past paid employee or Commissioner of the Town. Another change is that the meetings will not be expected to last longer than one day; permission from the chairperson is required to extend it past one day.
Mayor Richards asked if anyone had any questions or comments, and hearing none, asked for a motion.
Commissioner Kussard made a motion to approve the First Reading of Ordinance 2018-46. Commissioner Hannan seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
| Commissioner | Vote |
| Hannan | YES |
| Kussard | YES |
| Holden | YES |
| Vincent | YES |
| Richards | YES |
Town Manager's Report
13. Discussion/Direction Regarding Request from a Resident for the Town to Create an Ordinance Allowing Patrons’ Dogs within Certain Designated Outdoor Portions of Public Food Service Establishments Provided that the Food Establishment Desires to Allow Patrons’ Dogs in Designated Outdoor Portions (Kris Kollgaard)
Town Manager Kris Kollgaard gave the background summary for this agenda item (on file in the Clerk’s Office).
Mayor Richards asked for comments.
Commissioner Hannan stated he did not believe it is a good idea to allow animals at eating establishments.
Commissioner Vincent stated he felt Code Enforcement has enough to do without trying to enforce this.
Commissioner Kussard felt that the Town should create this ordinance and let the restaurants decide since it would only allow dogs in outdoor portions of restaurants.
Mayor Richards stated he is in favor of issuing permits to restaurants who want to do this.
Commissioner Holden stated he has only heard negative comments on this, and is against this as many people are allergic to animals.
After discussion, the Commissioners decided against creating an ordinance regarding allowing patrons’ dogs within certain designated outdoor portions of public food service establishments provided that the food establishment desires to allow patrons’ dogs in designated outdoor portions by a 3-2 vote (Hannan/Holden/Vincent - against).
Ms. Kollgaard announced that the Town’s Christmas luncheon is scheduled for December 13, 2018 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., with Town Hall closing during this time to allow the employees to attend. The Commission was in agreement with this.
Mayor and Commissioner's Report
14. Discussion of Lake County’s Request to Recommend an Appointment for the Advisory Committee to the Lake County Museum Board (Mayor Richards)
Mayor Richards asked if the Commissioners had any comments.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Commissioners to not recommend a Commission appointment as liaison for the Lake County Museum Board.
The Commission approved for Ms. Kollgaard to contact the Lady Lake Historical Society to see if anyone there is interested in becoming a Lady Lake liaison to the Lake County Museum Board.
Mayor Richards reported that he received a call in regard to the new post office in The Villages from Mr. Damian Salazar, project manager for the postal service. Mr. Salazar stated they will provide the same amount of services at the renovated location as they had in the old building. They will hold a public meeting with a question and answer session, and Mr. Salazar will contact the Mayor to notify him of the time and place for this public meeting.
Commissioner Kussard stated the opening ceremonies at the Vietnam Traveling Wall were phenomenal.
Mayor Richards stated he also attended the memorial. He thanked staff for putting up the memorial wreath and photo for Lieutenant Norton, a Lady Lake resident who was killed in 1969 while in command of a Swift boat.
Public Comment
Mayor Richards asked if there were any comments from the audience. There were no comments.
Adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
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Kristen Kollgaard, Town Clerk
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Jim Richards, Mayor
Minutes transcribed by Nancy Slaton, Deputy Town Clerk