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Longwood City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, Florida
MINUTES
September 21, 2026
6:00 PM
Present:
Mayor Tony Boni Troy Feist, Fire Chief
Deputy Mayor Abby Shoemaker David Dowda, Police Chief
Commissioner Brian D. Sackett 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 Adam Bryant, Deputy Police Chief
Liane Cartagena, City Clerk Adriana Martinez, Administrative Office Manager
1. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Boni called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. OPENING INVOCATION. Pastor Tony Talavera, from VUE church, gave the invocation.
3. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Commissioner Sackett led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS. Ms. Cartagena read the following announcements.
A. The Longwood Movie in the Park will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026, beginning at 7:30
p.m. in Reiter Park, 311 West Warren Avenue.This is a free event and the movie will be
National Treasure.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/ RECOGNITIONS
A. Nomination of the Beautification Award for the fourth quarter of 2026.
Commissioners postponed the nomination to the October 5, 2026, Commission Meeting.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (PART I)
A. Read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 26-2289, which fixes the tentative rate of ad
valorem taxation for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2026, and ending September 30,
2027.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 26-2289 by title only.
Mayor Boni read the following statement: The final tax rate being proposed for fiscal year
2026/2027 is 5.5000 per$1,000 of non-exempt assessed valuation. Said rate is 5.78% higher than
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the rolled-back rate of 5.1997 per$1,000 of non-exempt assessed valuation as computed by
Florida Statute 200.065.
Proof of publication of the required budget and millage hearing notice was confirmed.
Mayor Boni opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor or opposition to Ordinance No. 26-
2289.
Commissioner Morgan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Deputy Mayor
Shoemaker Boni and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Morgan moved to approve Ordinance No. 26-2289 as presented in Item 11A.
Seconded by Commissioner Sackett and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
B. Read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 26-2290, which adopts tentative revenues,
expenditures, and fund balances for the City's fiscal year budget commencing October 1, 2026,
and ending September 30, 2027.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 26-2290 by title only.
Mayor Boni read the following amounts that reflect the recommended changes:
GENERAL FUND $ 27,299,705
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PUBLIC UTILITIES 23,401,108
PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT 2,305,230
CAPITAL PROJECTS 2,081,232
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT 781,630
OTHER FUNDS 1,038,172
FUND BALANCE - RESERVES ALL FUNDS 23,122,422
TOTAL RESOURCES 80,029,499
Proof of publication of the required budget hearing notice was confirmed.
Mayor Boni opened the public hearing. Listed below are the oppositions to Ordinance No. 26-
2290.
JoAnne Rebello, 301 Loch Lomond Avenue, commented on the City's budget preparation efforts
and encouraged additional expenditure reductions and consideration of zero-based budgeting in
future budget cycles in anticipation of potential future revenue impacts.
Judith Coad, 1695 Grange Circle, discussed the $150,000 budgeted for the Lewis House, its
historical project costs and condition, and requested that the funds ultimately be returned to
reserves rather than expended if ownership of the structure is transferred from the City.
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Commissioner Sackett moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Deputy Mayor
Shoemaker and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
The Commission expressed consensus that, following the transfer of ownership of the Lewis
House, the funds should be considered for return to reserves.
Mr. Watts explained that the $150,000 would remain budgeted until the ownership transfer
process was finalized, at which time staff would return the matter to the Commission for
direction regarding the funds.
Commissioner Morgan moved to adopt Ordinance No. 26-2290 as presented in Item 11B.
Seconded by Commissioner Sackett and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. District#4 At Large Seat nomination to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.
Commissioner Morgan nominated Alexandria Montanez for appointment District#4 At Large Seat
to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Nomination carried by a unanimous voice vote.
7. PUBLIC INPUT
A. Public Participation.
Jennifer Barr, 790 Sutter Loop, resented an idea to repurpose Fire Station 15 into a civic center
serving residents and seniors and to establish it as a permanent home base for the Longwood
Summer Camp. She requested an evaluation of the building's condition, needed improvements,
costs, funding, and community input, including seniors and families, before committing to major
expenses.
Shaun Flavin, 431 E. Church Avenue, withdrew his request to speak.
JoAnne Rebello, 301 Loch Lomond Avenue, commended the City's Police and Fire Departments
and discussed establishing a dedicated solid waste or emergency reserve fund to assist with
hurricane, tornado, or other disaster-related cleanup costs. She suggested funding options include
certain utility late fees or a modest monthly surcharge.
Chief Dowda, recognized Deputy Chief Adam Bryant for the completion of the FBI National
Academy on September 17th, 2026.
8. MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
District#2 Mayor Boni reported on the recent Mayors and Managers meeting, where the potential
impacts of Amendment 3 were discussed. He directed Mr. Watts to schedule a public workshop to
review the potential financial and operational impacts on the City, available options, and
preparations should the amendment be approved.
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District#3 Commissioner McMillan reported attending the City's September 11 remembrance
ceremony and Longwood Babe Ruth opening day. He also supported evaluating future
community-oriented uses for Fire Station 15.
District#4 Commissioner Morgan reported attending the September 11 remembrance ceremony,
Longwood Historic Society board meeting, and Longwood Babe Ruth opening day. He noted that
the Historic Society had voted to move forward with assuming responsibility for the Lewis House,
subject to completion of the necessary transfer process.
District#5 Commissioner Sackett expressed support for considering future civic and recreational
uses of Fire Station 15 and reported attending the September 11 remembrance ceremony, and
Longwood Babe Ruth opening day. He commended the recent City maintenance improvement on
SR 434.
District#1 Deputy Mayor Shoemaker discussed the City's budget, the Pennies for Parks program,
year-end budget true-up process, and transparency regarding available balances. She expressed
support for consideration of zero-based budgeting in future budget cycles.
9. COMMISSION AND STAFF ADDITIONS OR CHANGES
A. ADDITIONAL ITEMS RAISED DURING MAYOR'S AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS.
The Commission reached consensus to hold the workshop on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at
6:00 p.m.
Mr. Watts noted that the "Pennies for Parks" current round-up balance was $3,994, and future
balances would be shared on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting agendas.
B. ANY ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA. None.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve the Monthly Expenditures for August 2026.
B. Approve the Monthly Financial Report for July 2026.
C. Approval of a Risk Protection Order Filing Agreement between the Seminole County Sheriff's
Office and the City of Longwood, Florida.
D. Approval of an agreement with BS&A for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Services and
Accounting Software.
E. Approval of a $30,675.00 Change Order to Gen Serve LLC for Monitoring 8 of the City's Critical
Generators (PO#26-01390), adjusting total project cost to $158,590.00.
Deputy Mayor Shoemaker requested Item 10D be pulled for separate discussion.
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Commissioner Sackett moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 10A, 10B, 10C, and 10E as
presented. Seconded by Commissioner McMillan and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mr. Woolbright presented Item 10D and explained that the new enterprise resource planning and
accounting software would modernize and streamline the City's accounting, budgeting, workflow,
journal entry, purchasing, and financial reporting processes. The system would replace several
spreadsheets and PDF-based procedures and improve the City's ability to generate timely
financial information.
Commissioner Sackett moved to approve Item 10D as presented. Seconded by Deputy
Mayor Shoemaker and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (PART II)
C. Read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 26-1734, adopting a Five-Year Capital Improvement
Program for the Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, and 2031 pursuant to the requirements of
Section 6.07 of the City Charter.
Mr. Langley read Resolution No. 26-1734 by title only.
Mayor Boni opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor or opposition to Resolution No. 26-
1734.
Commissioner Morgan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner
Sackett and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Morgan moved to adopt Resolution No. 26-1734 as presented in Item
11C. Seconded by Commissioner McMillan and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
D. Read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 26-2291, approving the extension of the Non-
Exclusive Franchises for the Collection of Commercial Solid Waste and/or Recovered Materials
for an additional twelve (12) months.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 26-2291 by title only.
Mayor Boni opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor or opposition to Ordinance No. 26-
2291.
Commissioner Morgan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner
Sackett and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Sackett moved to adopt Ordinance No. 26-2291 as presented in Item 11D.
Seconded by Commissioner Morgan and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
E. Read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 26-2292, which updates Longwood City Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 66, Garage Sale Permits.
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Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 26-2292 by title only.
Mayor Boni opened the public hearing. Listed below are the oppositions to Ordinance No. 26-
2292.
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JoAnne Rebello, 301 Loch Lomond Avenue, questioned the permitted number of garage sales per
year and requested retention of four garage sales per year rather than two.
Judith Coad, 1695 Grange Circle, also requested retention of four garage sales per year rather than
two.
Commissioner Morgan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner
Sackett and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Discussion ensued and highlighted concerns about enforcement without a permit system, traffic
from estate sales, current timeframes garage sale can be held, and how to classify recurring
driveway sales.
Commissioner Sackett moved to amend and adopt Ordinance 26-2292 to allow garage sales
without permits four times a year, with each sale limited to forty-eight consecutive hours.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Shoemaker and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
F. Read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 26-2293, amending Article II, Chapter 78, Section 78-
43 of the Longwood City Code related to communications facilities in the public rights of way.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 26-2293 by title only.
Mayor Boni opened the public hearing. Listed below are the comments to Ordinance No. 26-2293.
Kate Wallace, Director of State Government Affairs for Spectrum, 2251 Lucien Way, highlighted
potential conflicts with state law, particularly the pending SB 488. She noted that requirements
such as a "letter of credit draw agreement," the city's right to reject a bond's terms, and a $2
million minimum bond amount might not be permissible under state statute.
Mr. Langley, argued that utility providers had lobbied the state legislature to enact changes
prioritizing corporate interests. He rejected the premise that the city lacks authority to set
acceptable bond terms, emphasizing a bond is a binding contract. He advised that the ordinance
establishes an equitable formula for calculating bond amounts to ensure genuine financial security
and is consistent with statutory authority regarding indemnification and reasonable surety
requirements.
Commissioner Morgan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner
Sackett and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Morgan moved to adopt Ordinance No. 26-2293 as presented in Item 11F.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Shoemaker and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
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Commissioner Sackett noted the proliferation of orange utility markers and deteriorating green
utility boxes from multiple companies laying fiber-optic and gas infrastructure. Mr. Smith
confirmed a staff member is assigned to interface with CenturyLink to ensure damaged cabinets
are repaired and obsolete ones are decommissioned.
12. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Approval of a Historic District Matching Grant Application (HG 04-26) for the property located at
192 West Warren Avenue.
Mr. Kintner presented the Item.
Commissioner Morgan moved to approve Item 12A as presented. Seconded by Commissioner
Sackett and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
B. Approval of a 2025 Complete Streets Program Annual Report.
Mr. Kintner presented the Item.
Commissioner Morgan moved to approve Item 12B as presented. Seconded by Deputy
Mayor Shoemaker and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
C. Read by title and adopt Resolution No. 26-1739, authorizing a federally funded sub-recipient
award and grant agreement for a Stormwater Master Plan.
Mr. Smith presented the Item.
Commissioner Morgan moved to adopt Resolution No. 26-1739 as presented in Item 12C.
Seconded by Commissioner Sackett and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
D. Read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 26-1740 authorizing the execution of a Local Agency
Program Supplemental Agreement (FPN 446488-1-38-01) with the Florida Department of
Transportation for the design of Warren Avenue Complete Streets Project.
Mr. Langley read Resolution No. 26-1740 by title only.
Mr. Smith presented the Item.
Commissioner Morgan moved to adopt Resolution No. 26-1740 as presented in Item 12D.
Seconded by Commissioner McMillan and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
E. Read by title and adopt Resolution No. 26-1741 authorizing a Community Development Block
Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Sub-recipient Agreement (No. Hl035) for Georgia Avenue
Lift Station No. 15 Improvements.
Mr. Langley read Resolution No. 26-1741 by title only.
Mr. Smith presented the Item.
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Commissioner Morgan moved to adopt Resolution No. 26-1741 as presented in Item 12E.
Seconded by Commissioner McMillan and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
F. Read by title only, set October 5, 2026, as the second public hearing date, and approve the first
reading of Ordinance No. 26-2294 modernizing the City's Commercial Solid Waste Franchise and
Commercial Recovered Materials Registration Programs.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 26-2294 by title only.
Commissioner Morgan moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 26-2294 and set
October 5, 2026, as the public hearing date. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Shoemaker and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Watts provided updates regarding solid waste services, noting an upcoming meeting with Waste
Pro, and staff's evaluation of options for establishing a dedicated solid waste reserve or emergency fund
for future Commission consideration.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT. None.
15. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
Ms. Cartagena announced a ribbon-cutting for Decades Kava Social Lounge. The Commission agreed to
attend on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM. She also confirmed arrangements for the Mayor's
Update event on October 16, 2026, the Commission agreed to attend and pursue the purchase of a
table. She then advised that she would be out of the office October 4-8, 2026, while attending the
Florida Association of City Clerks Fall Conference and noted that Adriana Martinez and Nerys Hernandez
would be present at the October 5th Commission meeting on her behalf.
16. ADJOURN. Mayor Boni adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
Minutes approved by City Commission: October 05, 2026.
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