Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Opening Prayer/Moment of Silence
(suggested time limit: 1 minute Mayor to request if any invitee is present to open with prayer; if no invitee is present, Mayor will ask if a Dunnellon citizen will volunteer. If no volunteers, a moment of silence will be offered. If a citizen outside of Dunnellon requests to open with prayer, (s)he may do so if no invitees/citizens volunteer.)
Roll Call
Proof of Publication - The agenda was posted on the City's Website and City Hall bulletin board on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The agenda was amended on September 8th to update item #5c and to add item #7d and minutes to consent backup.
Council's Comments Regarding Agenda
Public Comment on non-agenda items - 3 minute time limit
Consent Agenda
Accept public comment on consent agenda items prior to making a motion.
(Note: Motion to approve items on the consent agenda is a motion to approve the recommended actions.)
Approval of Minutes
Approve Proclamation #PRO2025-02, Constitution Week
Appoint Geoff Goetz from alternate member to full member of the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Jeanne Dunn from 9/10/2025 to 1/11/2028
Waive Sec. 6-4 of the City Code, possession or consumption on public property or on private property without permission, during the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on October 11, 2025 for the event, Two Rivers Music Festival, restricted to E. Pennsylvania Ave., Bostick St., and Ernie Mills Park
Re-establish contingency for CRA Road Project Agreement #AGR2025-18 with Pave Rite, Inc.
Regular Agenda
Marion County Sheriff's Office Report
Presentation of Proclamation #PRO2025-02, Constitution Week
Quasi-Judicial Hearing Statement
All witnesses addressing City Council in these Quasi-Judicial hearings will be asked to limit their comments to the specific subject being addressed. Witnesses should disclose any personal interest or relationship; and any business, professional, or financial interests with any individual, group, project or proposal regarding the subject matter under review. Witnesses should always err on the side of more public disclosure, not less, in order to provide integrity to the public process.
Testimony will be limited to 3 minutes per witness unless the applicant, staff, or affected person requests an extension of time. A request for extension of time will be considered by the Council to assure all parties have a full and fair opportunity to participate without undue repetition and delay.
Public input is valued by the Council. However, in order to foster mutual respect, personal comments should not be directed toward Council members, or staff. Members of the public shall refrain from interrupting the speaker at the podium.
At the conclusion of the hearings, the City Council of the City of Dunnellon will make a decision whether to approve the applicant's request.
All witnesses will be sworn in and will testify under oath, All persons presenting evidence will state their name and residence address for the record. All documentary evidence will be marked as an exhibit and maintained as a part of the record if accepted by Council.
After each witness testifies, any Councilman may question witness. The owner is entitled to cross-examine each witness after his or her testimony and shall do so by asking questions of the witness, or can rebut the witness's testimony by presenting contrary testimony or documents after a witness testifies.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application #PZ20250002 by Turkey Creek Drive, LLC for Variance #VAR2025-02, setback requirements, located at 12474 Turkey Creek Drive, Parcel #3447-013-000 (Notification to applicant and adjacent property owners on 8/21/2025, published on the City's website on 8/27/2025 and in the Riverland News on 8/22/2025)
Consideration of Application #PZ20250002, by Turkey Creek Drive, LLC for Variance #VAR2025-02, setback requirements, located at 12474 Turkey Creek Drive, Parcel #3447-013-000
Accept Public Comment
Proposed Motion: I move Variance #VAR2025-02 be approved.
Public Hearing Statement
All persons wishing to address the City Council will be asked to limit their comments to the specific subject being addressed. Public opinions and input are valued by the Council. However, it is requested that comments are directed at specific issues rather than personal comments directed toward the council members or staff in order to foster mutual respect between council members and the public.
Members of the public in attendance at public forums should listen courteously and attentively to all public discussions before the body; and focus on the business at hand. They shall refrain from interrupting other speakers; making personal comments not germane to the business of the body; or otherwise interfering with the orderly conduct of meetings.
Members of the public addressing City council and boards/commissions on a specific project or proposal are requested to disclose any personal interest or relationship; and any business, professional, or financial interests with any individual, group, project or proposal regarding the subject matter under review. Members of the public should always err on the side of more public disclosure, not less, in order to provide integrity to the public process.
Public Hearing Ordinance #ORD2025-02, Indian Cove Rezone (posted on the City's website on 8/27/2025 and in the Riverland News on 8/29/2025)
Final reading Ordinance #ORD2025-02, Indian Cove Rezone
Proposed Motion: I move Ordinance #ORD2025-02 be read by title only.
Proposed Motion: I move Ordinance #ORD2025-02 be approved.
Public Hearing on the 2025 Tentative Proposed Millage Rate and Tentative Budget for the City of Dunnellon for the 2025-2026 budget year (advertised on the Property Tax Notice)
Tentative FY2025-2026 Budget
Proposed Resolution #RES2025-31, Adopting the Tentative 2025 Tax Millage Rate
Proposed Motion: I move Resolution #RES2025-31 be read into the record.
Proposed Motion: I move Resolution #RES2025-31 setting the tentative 2025 tax millage at 4.685 mills be approved as read.
Proposed Resolution #RES2025-32, Adopting the Tentative FY2025-2026 General Fund Budget
Proposed Motion: I move Resolution #RES2025-32 be read into the record.
Proposed Motion: I move Resolution #RES2025-32 setting the tentative FY2025-2026 General Fund budget in the amount of $3,326,959.00 be approved as read.
Approval of the Tentative Tax Increment Financing District Budget FY2025-2026
Proposed Motion: I move the tentative FY2025-2026 Tax Increment Financing District Budget in the amount of $541,260.00 be approved as presented.
Ordinances
First Reading Ordinance #ORD2025-09, Fencing Regulations
Accept Public Comment
I move Ordinance #ORD2025-09 be read by title only.
I move Ordinance #ORD2025-09 be approved.
First Reading Ordinance #ORD2025-10, Rezone Parcel #3380-0467-00, 20804 W. Pennsylvania Avenue
Accept Public Comment
I move Ordinance #ORD2025-10 be read by title only.
I move Ordinance #ORD2025-10 be approved.
Resolution #RES2025-25, Personnel Manual Amendment
Accept Public Comment
I move Resolution #RES2025-25 be read by title only.
I move Resolution #RES2025-25 be approved.
Resolution #RES2025-26, Grant Application Procedure
Accept Public Comment
I move Resolution #RES2025-26 be read by title only.
I move Resolution #RES2025-26 be approved.
Resolution #RES2025-30, Council Meeting and Workshop Schedule
Accept Public Comment
Proposed Motion: I move Resolution #RES2025-30 by read by title only.
Proposed Motion: I move Resolution #RES2025-30 be approved.
Resolution #RES2025-36 Surplus Property, 12014 S. Williams Street, Parcel #3380-0522-01
Accept Public Comment
Proposed Motion: I move Resolution #RES2025-36 by read by title only.
Proposed Motion: I move Resolution #RES2025-36 be approved.
Regular Agenda Items
Appointment for vacant City Council Seat #2
Accept Public Comment
Proposed Motion: I move Reese Taschenberger be appointed to City Council Seat #2 until the next regular or special election.
Department Reports
Council Liaison Reports and Comments
City Attorney Report
Adjourn
Proposed Motion: I move the City Council meeting be adjourned.