CC01-19-2026Min LONGWOOD CITY COMMISSION
Longwood City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, Florida
MINUTES
December 15, 2025
6:00 PM
Present:
Mayor Brian D. Sackett David Dowda, Police Chief
Deputy Mayor Abby Shoemaker Dustin Woolbright, Financial Services Director
Commissioner Matthew McMillan Chris Kintner, Community Development Director
Commissioner Matt Morgan Chris Capizzi, Leisure Services Director
Dan Langley, City Attorney Shad Smith, Public Works Director
William Watts, City Manager Jacqueline Aubrey, Community & Media Relations Manager
Liane Cartagena, City Clerk
1. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Sackett called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. OPENING INVOCATION. Reverend Clint Kandle from Longwood Hills Church gave the Invocation.
3. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Mayor Sackett led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS. Ms. Cartagena read the following announcements.
A. The Senior Matinee will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30
p.m. at the Longwood Community Building, 200 West Warren Avenue. This month's feature is
The Christmas Chronicles.
B. The Longwood Movie in the Park will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, beginning at 7:00
p.m. in Reiter Park, 311 West Warren Avenue. This is a free event and the movie will be How
the Grinch Stole Christmas.
C. Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30
a.m. at the Longwood Community Building, 200 West Warren Avenue. Tickets are available for
purchase.
D. Santa Visits Longwood will be held on Saturday, December 20, and Sunday, December 21 from
11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. or however long it takes to finish each area. Routes are only within
city limits and as follows:
-Saturday: East of Ronald Reagan Boulevard
- Sunday: West of Ronald Reagan Boulevard
E. The City of Longwood will host Food Trucks and a Concert in the Park on Saturday, January 10,
2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Reiter Park. The concert will begin at 6:00 p.m.
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5. PROCLAMATIONS/ RECOGNITIONS
A. Proclaiming the year 2026 as the "250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States" in
the City of Longwood.
Mayor Sackett read the Proclamation and presented it to Dr. Deborah Bauer with Seminole
Cultural Arts. Photographs were then taken.
B. District#5 Nomination of Business Person of the Month Award for January 2026 (Presentation
scheduled for January 19, 2026).
Mayor Sackett nominated Russ Durham, President of Rusty's Bicycle Recycle, 1275
Bennett Drive Suite #126, Longwood, as the Business Person of the Month for January
2026. Nomination carried by a unanimous voice vote.
C. Nomination of the Beautification Award (Presentation scheduled for January 19, 2026).
Commissioner Morgan nominated the landscaping improvements on State Road 434.
Commissioner McMillan nominated Hidden Oak Estates Neighborhood.
Nomination for Hidden Oak Estates Neighborhood carried by a unanimous voice vote.
D. Nomination and selection of the recipient(s) of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Good Citizenship
Award (Presentation scheduled for January 19, 2026).
Commissioner Boni nominated Sean Esler. Nomination carried by a unanimous voice
vote.
Commissioner Morgan nominated Brian D. Sackett. Nomination carried by a unanimous
voice vote.
Mayor Sackett nominated Tammy Uliano. Nomination carried by a unanimous voice
vote.
Deputy Mayor Shoemaker nominated Andre Klass. Nomination carried by a four-to-one
(4-1) voice vote with Commissioner Boni voting nay.
6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS. None.
7. PUBLIC INPUT
A. Public Participation. None.
8. MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
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District#1. Deputy Mayor Shoemaker requested to withdraw her earlier nomination of Andre Klass for
the Martin Luther King Jr. Good Citizenship Award, based on a recommendation provided to her by
Commissioner Boni. No motion was passed. She then reported her attendance at the Longwood
Christmas Parade.
District#2. Commissioner Boni moved to reconsider Andre Klass for the Martin Luther King Jr. Good
Citizenship Award. Commissioner McMillan seconded the motion for discussion. He stated that due to
certain circumstances in Mr. Klass' life, it was not an appropriate time for the award. The Commission
agreed to vote on the matter after all reports were concluded.
Commissioner Boni apologized for his absence at the previous meeting due to illness. He reported on
his participation in several events, including the Longwood Historic Rotary Club's breakfast at The
Sharing Center, the Celebrate the Season event, the City employee awards luncheon, a senior fraud
symposium he organized, the Rotary Club's Christmas Party, the Christmas Parade, and the ribbon-
cutting for Doughnut Ask, Donut Tell. He also described a successful event where he sold a large
donation of new toys to senior citizens for nominal prices to help them with their holiday shopping.
District#3. Commissioner McMillan congratulated his alma mater, Lake Mary High School, on winning
the state football championship. He requested that the Police Department disseminate information
about new license plate regulations. He spoke about the Rotary Club breakfast at The Sharing Center,
thanking the City Manager, Mayor, and Police and Fire Departments for their participation in serving a
plated breakfast to the clients at The Oasis. He reported attending other events including the
Longwood Christmas Parade and Celebrate the Season. He wished everyone happy holidays and
concluded by reading a blessing he had delivered at the breakfast earlier that morning.
District#4. Commissioner Morgan thanked The Sharing Center for involving the City Commission in
their mission to assist the homeless. He reported on his participation in numerous community
activities, including the Walk for Autism Awareness and Inclusion preplanning meeting; a sensory-
inclusive concert at Northland Church; the Florida League of Cities Committee meetings; the City's
Christmas Tree Lighting; and the Longwood Christmas Parade. He mentioned his induction into his
hometown's Boys and Girls Club of America Hall of Fame. He attended the ribbon-cutting for
Lighthouse Learning Microschool, praising the school for its service to neurodiverse students and a
Christmas party for his Leadership Seminole Class. He commended City staff and the Longwood
Employee Events Committee for organizing an outstanding employee appreciation event. He provided
feedback on the Celebrate the Season's event, suggesting the addition of a second Polar Express Train
to accommodate the crowd. He thanked the Mayor for helping him promote the upcoming City events
on FOX as well as the City Manager and Police Chief for ensuring enhanced security for the upcoming
Chanukkah celebration. For the ninth year, he participated as the 7-Foot Santa on behalf of the
Longwood Historic Society, and gave a shoutout to the Columbus Harbour neighborhood for their
impressive Christmas spectacular and petting zoo.
District#5. Mayor Sackett reported his attendance at the following events: the monthly MetroPlan
Orlando meeting via Zoom, where road plans for 2025-2030 were discussed; the Florida League of
Cities (FLC) meeting for the Property Tax Committee, where he participated in formulating the FLC's
position on proposed legislative changes to property taxes and their potential impact on municipal
budgets; the ribbon-cutting for Doughnut Ask, Donut Tell; a Northland Church orchestra concert; the
Longwood Christmas Parade; a Tri-County League of Cities holiday event at the Waste Pro Museum;
and the City employee holiday party. He also reported on his annual donation of approximately thirty
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(30) bicycles to students at Longwood Elementary, a recognition to Andre Klass and Brianna Evans for
their assistance during a car accident, the Celebrate the Season event, an interview with Channel 35,
and a Wreaths Across America ceremony at the City cemetery.
Mayor Sackett raised concerns about the SunRail crossing closure at North Avenue and Orange Avenue,
noting the late notice provided by FDOT. He discussed community concerns over the planned transition
of the local Winn-Dixie to an Aldi's, suggesting the City contact Winn-Dixie's CEO, Anthony Huskin,
about potentially opening a new location in the city.
9. COMMISSION AND STAFF ADDITIONS OR CHANGES
A. ADDITIONAL ITEMS RAISED DURING MAYOR'S AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
Commissioner Boni noted that an AARP article promoting Longwood as a great place to live was
picked up and published by a newspaper in California. The article, titled "Longwood, Florida, an
alternative to the battered coast", highlighted the city's small-town character and historic
downtown.
Commissioner Morgan noted that while the Winn-Dixie grocery store is closing, the adjacent
Winn-Dixie liquor store will remain open.
Deputy Mayor Shoemaker wished everyone a Happy Holiday.
Commissioner Boni moved to reconsider and withdraw the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK)
Good Citizenship Award nomination for Andre Klass. Seconded by Commissioner
McMillan.
The Commission entered into a discussion to reconsider a previously approved nomination of
Andre Klass for a MLK Award. Comments included criteria for granting awards as well as debating
the balance between maintaining prestige by limiting recipients while encouraging civic
participation by recognizing more community members.
The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
B. ANY ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA. None.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the December 1, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
B. Approve the Monthly Expenditures for November 2025.
C. Approve the Monthly Financial Report for October 2025.
D. Approval of a $31,213.20 Change Order to Central Florida Environmental (CFE), LLC, for
additional construction services related to the Bennett Drive Drainage Improvement Project.
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E. Approval of a $40,000.00 increase to Purchase Order No. 26-00055 with Ferguson Enterprises,
LLC, to procure water and sewer supplies for ongoing maintenance and operations.
F. Approval of a $50,000.00 increase to Purchase Order No. 26-00042 with Fortiline Waterworks to
procure water and sewer supplies for ongoing maintenance and operations.
G. Approval of the 2025—2029 Voluntary Cooperation and Operational Assistance Mutual Aid
Agreement between the City of Longwood Police Department and the City of Orlando Police
Department.
Deputy Mayor Shoemaker moved to approve Items 10A through 10G as presented.
Seconded by Commissioner McMillan and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 25-2275, which amends Article IX of the Longwood
Development Code to create Section 9.4.0, establishing regulations and procedures for Certified
Recovery Residences.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 25-2275 by title only.
Mr. Kintner presented the Item. He clarified that lists/maps of these residences are maintained by
the State, not the City.
Mayor Sackett opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor or opposition to Ordinance No.
25-2275.
Commissioner Morgan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner
McMillan and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Morgan moved to approve Ordinance No. 25-2275 as presented Item
11A. Seconded by Commissioner McMillan and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
B. Read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 25-2277, which amends Article IX of the Longwood
Development Code to create Section 9.5.0 addressing changes related to Senate Bill 180.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 25-2277 by title only.
Mr. Kintner requested a continuance for the next City Commission Meeting on January 19, 2026.
Commissioner McMillan moved to continue Ordinance No. 25-2277 to the January 19,
2026, City Commission Meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Morgan and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
C. Read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 25-2278, amending the Longwood City Code Section
2-2 (j) governing appeals of trespass warnings.
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Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 25-2278 by title only.
Mr. Langley presented the Item noting the proposed changes included: allowing for the
appointment of one or more special magistrates for trespass appeals; extending the timeframe for
hearings to be held no sooner than 10 days and no later than 80 days after an appeal is filed; and
clarifying that the City is only obligated to produce the officer who issued the warning as a
witness.
Mayor Sackett opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor or opposition to Ordinance No.
25-2278.
Commissioner McMillan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner
Boni and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Morgan moved to approve Ordinance No. 25-2278 as presented Item 11C.
Seconded by Commissioner McMillan and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
12. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Consideration of a Historic District Grant Application (HG 03-25) for 192 West Warren Avenue.
Mr. Kintner presented the item.
Commissioner McMillan moved to approve Historic District Grant HG 03-25 as
presented Item 12A. Seconded by Commissioner Boni and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote.
B. Read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 25-1705, which provides for the adoption of
Seminole County's 2025-2030 Floodplain Management Plan (FMP) to Supplement Seminole
County's Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Plan.
Mr. Langley read Resolution No. 25-1705 by title only.
Mr. Smith presented the Item. He confirmed that this participation directly benefits City residents
by making them eligible for discounts on their flood insurance premiums, effective approximately
April 1st.
Commissioner McMillan moved to approve Resolution No. 25-1705 as presented Item
12B. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Shoemaker and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
C. Read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 25-1709, which amends the Fiscal Year 2025/2026
budget and authorizes the funding for upgrades at City parks through FRDAP proceeds, allocates
funds for emergency sanitary sewer repairs, and approves a budget transfer to purchase shoring
boxes for sewer repair workers.
Mr. Langley read Resolution No. 25-1709 by title only.
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Mr. Woolbright presented the Item. It was confirmed the City is actively seeking reimbursement
from a contractor for approximately $150,000 of the emergency sewer repair costs, with the goal
of replenishing the reserves. It was also clarified that shoring boxes are a critical safety system
used to create temporary walls inside trenches to prevent collapse, and requested the transfer of
$20,000 to purchase reusable shoring boxes for future repairs.
Commissioner McMillan moved to approve Resolution No. 25-1709 as presented Item
12C. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Shoemaker and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Watts provided an overview of the City's Business Grant program, formerly known as the Facade
Grant. He stated the program began in 2019 and was updated in 2023 to attract and retain specific
types of businesses, including restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, and ice cream shops. The grant is
intended for long-lasting improvements to existing commercial structures. Mr. Watts reported that
$30,000 is currently available in the grant fund and that application details are available on the City's
website.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT. None.
15. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
Ms. Cartagena reminded the Commission that City office closures are Wednesday, Dec. 24 through Friday,
Dec. 26 and Wednesday, Dec. 31 through Friday Jan. 2 for the Christmas and New Year's Holidays, and
the upcoming Sunlight Healthcare Academy Commencement Ceremony scheduled on Thursday, Dec. 18.
She advised those attending the ceremony to respond to a calendar invite and she can RSVP for them.
The Clerk's office has begun the work for the 46th Annual JOY (Juvenile of the Year) Awards. The award
presentation will be held at the February 3, 2026 Commission Meeting, and the eleven (11) schools
serving Longwood have been sent their invitation and nomination form. The Seminole County School
Board has been notified as well.
Ms. Cartagena stated she will register the Commission for the 2026 Annual State of the County Luncheon
(Seminole County Chamber) held on Friday, February 13 at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary. A calendar
invite has been sent. She wished everyone a very Happy Holiday with their friends and family and a Happy
New Year.
16. ADJOURN. Mayor Sackett adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.
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Minutes approved by City Commission: 01-19-2026.
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Liane Cartagena, City Clerk
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