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Longwood City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, Florida
MINUTES
October 7, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Present: Mayor Matthew McMillan
Deputy Mayor Matt Morgan
Commissioner Abby Shoemaker
Commissioner Tony Boni
Commissioner Brian D. Sackett
Dan Langley, City Attorney
Clint Gioielli, City Manager
Michelle Longo, City Clerk
David Dowda, Police Chief
Chris Kintner, Community Development Director
Shad Smith, Public Works Director
Troy Feist, Fire Chief
1. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor McMillan called the meeting to order at 6:00
p.m.
2. OPENING INVOCATION. Pastor Stephanie Salinas with Longwood Hills
Church gave the invocation.
3. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Commissioner Sackett led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
4. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS. Ms. Longo read the following
announcement.
A. The City of Longwood will host a "Food Truck Battle & Concert in
the Park" on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until
9:00 p.m. at Reiter Park. The concert will begin at 6:00 p.m. and
feature Hypersona.
B. The "Downtown Longwood Cruise-In" Car Show will be held on
Saturday, October 12, 2024,from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the
Historic District of Longwood, located off Church Avenue.
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C. The Senior Matinee will be held on Wednesday, October 16,
2024 from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Longwood Community
Building, 200 West Warren Avenue. This month's feature is TBD.
D. The City of Longwood will host"Truck or Treat"on Saturday,
October 19, 2024,from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Reiter Park,
311 Warren Avenue. There will be trick or treating, activities for
children and a costume contest. This is a free event.
E. The City of Longwood will host a "Halloween Dance Party" on
Wednesday, October 23, 2024,from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at
the Longwood Community Building, 200 West Warren Avenue.
Tickets are $8.00 and there will be a costume contest, light
refreshments, candy, and dancing.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/ RECOGNITIONS
A. Nomination of the Beautification Award.
Commissioner Sackett nominated Huey Magoo's for the
Beautification Award. Nomination carried by a unanimous voice
vote.
B. Proclaiming October 6 through 12, 2024 as "Fire Prevention
Week" in the City of Longwood.
Mayor McMillan read the Proclamation and presented it to Fire
Department staff. Photographs were then taken.
6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS. None.
7. PUBLIC INPUT
A. Presentation: Lenora Spence, Community Outreach Coordinator
for the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services,
to give a presentation and share information related to scams,
fraud, and consumer rights.
Ms. Lenora Spence, gave an overview and shared information on
what their department does.
B. Public Participation.
Chris Peterson, SVP Government Affairs, FortiFi, 800 Waterford
Way, Suite 500, Miami, 33126. He spoke about agenda item 12E
related to the PACE Programs and their controversy. He gave an
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overview of how the program works. He offered to come back
and give a presentation on the program.
Ryan Bartkus, 1137 Duncan Drive, Winter Springs, 32708. He
spoke about agenda item 12E related to the PACE Programs. He
highlighted the importance of Commercial PACE in his work and
requested consideration to maintain the commercial aspect of
PACE.
8. MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
District#2. Commissioner Boni attended the Huey Magoo's ribbon
cutting, National Night Out, and Dogtoberfest events. He commended
the Public Works staff for their work with passing out sandbags.
District#3. Mayor McMillan attended the Mayors and Managers meeting
and was invited to attend a Meals on Wheels Breakfast fundraiser at the
Longwood Community Building. He participated in the change of
command ceremony for retiring Fire Chief Michael Peters and newly
appointed Fire Chief Troy Feist. He attended the E-Salon ribbon cutting,
Huey Magoo's ribbon cutting, National Night Out, and Dogtoberfest
events. With Rotary of Longwood, he read a story at Longwood
II Elementary. Last week, he attended the Florida League of Cities Policy
Committee meeting, which he serves on, which is the Development Code
Compliance and Redevelopment. For the "true," was a scientific fact
related to wind shear and the pending hurricane. For the "good" was the
health opportunities and the ribbon cutting for Future Medical Research
on State Road 434. For the "beautiful" was the 103rd birthday celebration
he attended at Wayman Place for Ms. Marie Mitchell.
District#4. Deputy Mayor Morgan attended the Teen Challenge Gala on
September 26 in Orlando. He attended the change of command
ceremony for retiring Fire Chief Michael Peters and newly appointed Fire
Chief Troy Feist. He attended the Huey Magoo's ribbon cutting, National
Night Out, and Dogtoberfest events. He also attended the Boys & Girls
Club Breakfast fundraiser.
District#5. Commissioner Sackett attended the same events as the other
commissioners. He commended the Public Works staff for their work
with passing out sandbags.
District#1. Commissioner Shoemaker attended the same events as the
other commissioners but missed two (2) ribbon cuttings. She
commended the staff for their work getting ready for the storm.
9. A. ADDITIONAL ITEMS RAISED DURING MAYOR'S AND
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COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
Commissioner Sackett commended Janet for her work at the
Community Building and city events.
B. ANY ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Commissioner Boni made a motion to add the Emergency
Ordinance to the agenda as Item 12F. Seconded by Commissioner
Sackett and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Sackett moved to pull Item 10H from the agenda.
Seconded by Commissioner Boni and carried by a unanimous
voice vote.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve the Minutes of the September 4, 2024 Regular Meeting.
B. Approve the Monthly Expenditures for August 2024.
C. Approve a purchase order in the amount of$50,000 to Bound
Tree Medical, LLC for the purchase of pharmaceuticals and
medical supplies.
D. Approve a purchase order in the amount of$60,000 to
Emergency Vehicle Repair, Inc. for emergency vehicle
preventative maintenance and repairs.
E. Approve the purchase of police department portable radios.
F. Approve a purchase order in the amount of$100,000 to Hydra
Service Inc., as providers of ABS pumps, parts, and repairs to the
City Lift Stations.
G. Approve a purchase order in the amount of$100,000 to
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for the procurement of water and
sewer-related supplies needed for ongoing maintenance and
operations.
H. Approve a purchase order in the amount of$442,000 to
Donelson Construction Company, LLC. for resurfacing of streets
within the city limits.
Item was removed from the agenda.
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Commissioner Sackett moved to approve Items 10A
through 10G as presented. Seconded by Commissioner
Boni and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 24-2262, amending
and updating Longwood City Code Chapter"Buildings and
Building Regulations."
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 24-2262 by title only.
Mr. Kintner presented the Item and answered questions.
Mayor McMillan opened the public hearing. No one spoke in
favor or opposition to Ordinance No. 24-2262.
Deputy Mayor Morgan moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Boni and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Boni moved to adopt Ordinance No. 24-
2262 as presented Item 11A. Seconded by Commissioner
Shoemaker and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
12. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 24-1671, amending
the Building Division Fee Schedule related to Milestone
Inspections.
Mr. Langley read Resolution No. 24-1671 by title only.
Mr. Kintner presented the Item.
Commissioner Shoemaker moved to adopt Resolution No.
24-1671 as presented Item 12A. Seconded by Deputy
Mayor Morgan and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
B. Read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 24-1672, authorizing
the execution of a Local Agency Program Agreement between
the State of Florida Department of Transportation and the City
of Longwood concerning the Engineering Design of the West
Warren Avenue Complete Streets Project from State Road 434 to
Milwee Street.
Mr. Langley read Resolution No. 24-1672 by title only.
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Mr. Smith presented the Item.
Commissioner Boni moved to adopt Resolution No. 24-
1672 as presented Item 12B. Seconded by Deputy Mayor
Morgan and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
C. City Commission to approve staff to enter into negotiations with
Kimley-Horn &Associates the top-ranked engineering design
firm selected through Request for Proposals (RFP) PW-04012024
for the West Warren Avenue Complete Street Design and
authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Mr. Smith presented the Item.
Deputy Mayor Morgan moved to approve Item 12C as
presented. Seconded by Commissioner Boni and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote.
D. Read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 24-1675, authorizing
to execute Supplemental No. 1 of the Local Agency Program
Agreement between the State of Florida Department
Transportation and the City of Longwood concerning FPN
444681-1-58-01 Longwood South Pedestrian Corridor Sidewalk
Project.
Mr. Langley read Resolution No. 24-1675 by title only.
Mr. Smith presented the Item.
Deputy Mayor Morgan moved to adopt Resolution No. 24-
1675 as presented Item 12D. Seconded by Commissioner
Sackett and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
E. City Commission to approve the termination of four Property
Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs interlocal agreements
and authorize the City Attorney to send notice of termination of
the agreements to the four PACE Programs.
Mr. Gioielli presented the Item and answered questions. It was
the consensus of the Commission to have a new program brought
back for review.
Commissioner Sackett moved to approve the termination
of the four Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
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programs interlocal agreements, authorized the City
Attorney to send notice of termination, and encouraged
staff to bring a new program back to the Commission for
review. Seconded by Commissioner Boni and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
Added On. F. Read by title only and adopt Emergency Ordinance No. 24-2264
declaring an emergency and adopting emergency regulations to
address preparation for and the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 24-2264 by title only.
Mayor McMillan opened the public hearing. No one spoke in
favor or opposition to Ordinance No. 24-2264.
Deputy Mayor Morgan moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Boni and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Boni moved to adopt Ordinance No. 24-
2264 as presented Item 12F. Seconded by Commissioner
Deputy Mayor Morgan and carried by a unanimous roll call
vote.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Gioielli gave an update on the hurricane. He reported that the
forecast shows tropical storm conditions starting late Wednesday
afternoon, with the storm peak for Seminole County overnight and into
Thursday morning as a Category 1 hurricane. For Seminole County,
rainfall is expected at about four (4) to six (6) inches, with isolated areas
of six (6)to eight (8) inches. He reported that the staff has been working
since Saturday preparing for the hurricane. The sandbag operations were
all day yesterday and today and extended until tomorrow at noon. The
city Emergency Operation Center (EOC) will be fully activated at noon on
Wednesday. He noted that the city facilities are anticipated to be closed
on Wednesday and Thursday, with Friday to be determined. Storm-
related information has been shared on the city website and social media
pages. There will be no trash pickup on Wednesday and Thursday, with
Friday pickup weather permitting. Seminole County has opened eight (8)
shelters, with the locations' names to be released later.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT. No report.
15. CITY CLERK'S REPORT. No report.
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16. ADJOURN. Mayor McMillan adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
Minutes approved by City Commission: 11-04-2024.
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