Groveland meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Groveland council weighs Sampey Road rezoning, traffic signal; budget workshops ahead

Groveland's City Council met three times in the past two weeks, taking up rezoning proposals, a traffic signal contribution, and a closed-door discussion of lawsuits. No minutes have been published yet, so no final decisions are confirmed. The agenda items are listed below.

City Council: Sampey Road rezoning and land-use

At the Aug. 17 meeting, the Council considered first readings of three ordinances affecting properties on Sampey Road:

• **Ordinance 2026-13** changes the future land use on 15.41 acres from Established Neighborhood, Agriculture, and Conservation to Employment Center and Conservation.
• **Ordinance 2026-14** rezones property on Sampey Road from Agriculture, Light Industrial, and Conservation to Light Industrial and Conservation.
• **Ordinance 2026-15** changes the future land use on 14.77 acres from Established Neighborhood and Conservation to Agriculture, Employment Center and Conservation.

The council also reviewed two resolutions:

• **Resolution 2026-44** approves a developer contribution of up to $300,000 for a traffic signal at Green Valley Boulevard/Galaxy Drive and State Road 50.
• **Resolution 2026-46** approves a single-source agreement with Ferguson Waterworks for water meters, with an initial year up to $500,000 and renewals up to $800,000.

The consent agenda included agreements for a traffic signal contribution, water meter purchases, and wayfinding signage. Public comment was limited to five minutes per speaker.

City Council: Closed session on lawsuits

On Aug. 20, the council held a closed attorney-client executive session to discuss settlement or strategy in two consolidated lawsuits against the city: *Charron v. City of Groveland* and *Jordan v. City of Groveland* (Lake County Case No. 2022-CA-001874/2022-CA-002117). The session lasted about 45 minutes and included Mayor Keogh, Vice Mayor Gaines, council members, Interim City Attorney Geller, Litigation Attorney Jennifer Barron, and Interim City Manager Maslow. No other business was on the agenda.

Ethics Advisory Committee

The Ethics Advisory Committee met Aug. 13 as a working session. Members approved minutes from July 30 and continued reviewing the city's Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected and appointed officials. They discussed possible enforcement structures, but no final decisions were on the agenda.

Coming up

Several meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks:

• **Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) workshop** – Aug. 24: Review of the Downtown Groveland Realignment Ready Master Plan, followed by a walking tour and audit of downtown. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
• **CRA regular meeting** – Aug. 24: The board will consider approving May 26 minutes, receive a presentation on the FY 26-27 budget, and discuss the budget and the termination of the Coyote Rojo parking agreement. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.
• **City Council budget workshop** – Aug. 25: A single agenda item – review of the draft FY 2026-2027 budget. No votes are listed. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

All meetings are open to the public unless noted. Agendas and minutes are posted on the city's website.

Groveland Council weighs water meter contract, tax rate; minutes pending

The Groveland City Council met last week to consider a water meter contract worth up to $800,000, a tentative property tax rate, and expansions to two community development districts. Minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, so no official decisions are confirmed.

City Council

The council held three meetings in the past two weeks: a July 29 workshop on city finances, a July 29 special meeting on the tax rate, and a regular meeting on August 3.

At the July 29 workshop, the council reviewed the city’s General Fund and Building Fund finances. The agenda was informational, with no formal actions listed.

At the special meeting the same day, the council was set to set the tentative maximum millage rate for the 2026 fiscal year. No other substantive items were listed.

At the August 3 regular meeting, the council considered several items:

• A single-source water meter contract with Ferguson Waterworks, valued between $500,000 and $800,000.
• Adoption of a revised Building Permit Fee Schedule per HB 803.
• A permanent utility easement to SECO Energy for Fire Station #3.
• Second readings for two Community Development District (CDD) expansions in the Sunstone area: Ordinance 2026-4 (Sunstone II) and Ordinance 2026-12 (Sunstone I, adding 43.814 acres).

Ethics Advisory Committee

The Ethics Advisory Committee met on July 30 to discuss restrictions on using city titles on personal social media accounts. The committee also continued its review of the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected and appointed officials, compared recommendations from the council via former City Attorney Geraci-Carver, reviewed the ethics complaints process, and approved minutes from its June 30 meeting.

CRA Task Force

The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Task Force held its introductory meeting on August 5. The agenda included appointing a chair and vice-chair, an attorney overview of state Sunshine Laws, a CRA 101 presentation, and scheduling future meetings.

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board met on August 6 to review three ordinances related to land use on Sampey Road. One proposal (Ordinance 2026-14) seeks to rezone 15.41 acres to an Employment Center to allow for 12 light industrial flex office buildings totaling 90,000 square feet. The board also considered two small-scale comprehensive plan amendments (Ordinances 2026-13 and 2026-15) and an EAR Update on Parks Levels of Service.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days. Check the city’s official meeting calendar for future agendas and minutes.

Groveland meeting roundup: Council agendas pending minutes; water meter contract vote set for Aug. 3

Groveland's City Council and advisory bodies held four meetings over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published for any of them, so no outcomes are confirmed in the record. The most consequential upcoming decision is scheduled for today, Aug. 3, when the Council is set to vote on a water meter contract with Ferguson Waterworks valued at $500,000–$800,000.

Recent City Council meetings

The Council had three sessions on its agenda between July 20 and July 29.

July 20 regular meeting. Agenda items included two resolutions and several ordinance readings. Resolution 2026-35 would authorize citywide vehicle purchases under the Florida Sheriff's Association Cooperative Contract (FSA-25-VEL), with total expenditures not to exceed $900,000 through July 19, 2029. Resolution 2026-43 would reimburse demolition costs for Magical Moments Pediatrics at 267 East Cherry Street as an economic-development incentive. The agenda also listed the second reading of Ordinance 2026-4 (Sunstone II Community Development District), the first reading of Ordinance 2026-12 (Sunstone I Expansion CDD, adding approximately 43.8 acres), and Resolution 2026-41 to accept the FY 2024–2025 financial audit report. A redistricting discussion was also scheduled. Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed which items passed.

July 29 workshop. The Council scheduled a workshop to review the city's General Fund and Building Fund finances. No formal decisions were listed; the agenda describes the session as procedural and informational.

July 29 special meeting. The Council scheduled a special meeting to set the tentative maximum millage rate for the 2026 fiscal year, with public comment included. No other substantive items were listed.

Ethics Advisory Committee

The Ethics Advisory Committee met July 30 to discuss restrictions on using city titles on personal social media accounts and to continue reviewing the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected and appointed officials. Agenda items included comparing recommendations from the Council via former City Attorney Geraci-Carver, reviewing the ethics complaints process, and approving the June 30, 2026 meeting minutes. Outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Coming up

Aug. 3 — City Council. Scheduled votes include the $500,000–$800,000 single-source water meter contract with Ferguson Waterworks, adoption of a revised Building Permit Fee Schedule per HB 803, and a permanent utility easement to SECO Energy for Fire Station #3. The Council will also hold second readings on two Sunstone-area CDD ordinances: Ordinance 2026-4 (Sunstone II CDD expansion) and Ordinance 2026-12 (Sunstone I CDD expansion adding 43.814 acres). Revised procurement policies are also on the agenda.

Aug. 5 — CRA Task Force. The Community Redevelopment Agency Task Force will hold its introductory meeting, including appointment of a Chair and Vice-Chair, an attorney overview of state Sunshine Laws, a CRA 101 presentation, and scheduling of future meetings.

Aug. 6 — Planning & Zoning Board. The board will review three ordinances concerning land use and rezoning for parcels on Sampey Road. One proposal would change 15.41 acres to an Employment Center to allow 12 light industrial flex office buildings totaling 90,000 square feet. The agenda also includes an EAR Update presentation on parks levels of service.

Note: All recent meeting outcomes remain unconfirmed because minutes have not been published. Readers should consult the official city documents for verified results.

Groveland officials weigh $12.5M park loan, vehicle purchases, and budget plans across busy meeting stretch

Groveland's City Council and advisory boards covered a wide range of items in recent weeks, from a proposed $12.5 million loan for South Lake Regional Park to a planned $900,000 in vehicle purchases. All recent meetings listed below were agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published — so the items reflect what was scheduled for discussion or action, not confirmed outcomes.

City Council — July 6

The Council's agenda included a loan of up to $12,588,750 for South Lake Regional Park Phase 1 B, the largest dollar item across the recent meetings. Also on the agenda: approval of a new wastewater treatment facility plan for northern Groveland, hiring of three additional firefighters, and a contract price amendment with Traverse Group for South Lake Ave and Cherry St improvements. The Council was also scheduled to discuss consolidation of emergency dispatch services with the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Minutes are not yet available, so it is not confirmed which items were voted on or approved.

Planning and Zoning Board — July 9

The P&Z Board reviewed levels of service across several public infrastructure categories: police, fire, utilities, and transportation. Presentations also covered a Lake County Public Schools update and the ongoing update to the Future Land Use Map. No votes were listed on the agenda; the items were described as reviews.

Recreation Advisory Committee — July 14

The RAC reviewed the 2026 calendar of events and discussed the South Lake Regional Park grand opening. The committee also discussed the 2027 special event calendar budget, a fee reduction request for spring games in March 2027, and a review of the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2025-26.

CRA Board and City Council — July 16

Two meetings were held the same day. The Community Redevelopment Agency Board held a budget workshop to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. The agenda included only the budget presentation and routine procedural items; no votes on the budget were scheduled.

The City Council held a separate workshop the same day to discuss capital improvement projects for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The Information and Technology Department was scheduled to present a new project management tracking system. No votes were listed.

Coming up

City Council — Monday, July 20: The Council will consider Resolution 2026-35, authorizing citywide vehicle purchases under the Florida Sheriff's Association Cooperative Contract with total expenditures not to exceed $900,000 through July 19, 2029. Resolution 2026-43 would reimburse demolition costs for Magical Moments Pediatrics at 267 East Cherry Street as an economic-development incentive. The agenda also includes the second reading of Ordinance 2026-4 (Sunstone II Community Development District), the first reading of Ordinance 2026-12 (Sunstone I Expansion CDD, adding approximately 43.8 acres), and Resolution 2026-41 to accept the FY 2024-2025 financial audit report. Redistricting proposals are also listed for discussion.

Groveland City Council had $12.5M South Lake Regional Park loan on July 6 agenda; meeting outcomes not yet published

Groveland's City Council placed a loan of up to $12,588,750 for South Lake Regional Park Phase 1 B on its July 6 agenda, the largest dollar item among three recent city meetings. The same agenda included a new wastewater treatment facility plan for northern Groveland and the hiring of three additional firefighters. Minutes from the City Council, Ethics Advisory Committee, and Planning & Zoning Board meetings have not yet been published, so the outcomes of votes and discussions are not available.

City Council — July 6

The Council agenda listed five items:

• A loan of up to $12,588,750 for South Lake Regional Park Phase 1 B.
• Approval of a new wastewater treatment facility plan for northern Groveland.
• Hiring of three additional firefighters.
• A contract price amendment with Traverse Group for South Lake Ave and Cherry St improvements.
• Discussion on Lake County Sheriff's Office emergency dispatch consolidation.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not known which items were approved, amended, deferred, or voted down. Readers seeking the official record should consult the city's posted minutes once available.

Ethics Advisory Committee — June 30

The committee's agenda focused on building a local ethics framework. Items included:

• Discussion of local ethics ordinance requirements.
• Review of confidentiality procedures for ethics complaints.
• Continued review of the Code of Ethics covering decorum, ex parte communications, gifts, and conflicts of interest.
• Approval of the June 11, 2026 meeting minutes.
• A public comment period.

The agenda describes the session as a continuation of prior discussions. No outcomes are available pending minutes.

Planning & Zoning Board — July 9

The board reviewed levels of service across several public functions, along with schools and land-use planning. Agenda items were:

• Police and Fire Levels of Service Review.
• Utilities Levels of Service Review.
• Transportation Levels of Service Review.
• Lake County Public Schools Update.
• Future Land Use Map updates.

These reviews typically inform the city's growth-management decisions, but no actions or recommendations are confirmed without published minutes.

Coming up

Recreation Advisory Committee — July 14. The agenda includes a recap of the South Lake Regional Park grand opening, a discussion of the 2027 special event calendar budget, a fee reduction request for spring games in March 2027, and a review of the Capital Improvement Plan for FY25-26.

All meeting dates, items, and amounts above are drawn from official agendas. Final outcomes depend on the minutes, which had not been published as of July 13.

Groveland City Council to vote on $12.5M park loan, new wastewater plant

Groveland’s City Council will consider a $12.5 million loan for a regional park and a new wastewater treatment facility at its July 6 meeting, the most consequential item on a busy agenda that also includes hiring three firefighters and discussing emergency dispatch consolidation.

The council previously held a June 24 workshop on the city’s financial health, reviewing budget calendars and the Utilities Enterprise Fund, but no votes were taken. The Ethics Advisory Committee also met June 30 to advance a local ethics ordinance, continuing a line-by-line review of the city’s code of conduct.

Council to weigh $12.6 million for park

The council will vote on a loan of up to $12,588,750 for Phase 1B of South Lake Regional Park. If approved, the borrowing would fund the next stage of the park’s development. Separately, the council will consider a plan for a new wastewater treatment facility to serve northern Groveland, though no dollar figure was listed in the agenda.

Firefighter hiring, dispatch talks

Two public-safety items are on the table: the hiring of three additional firefighters and a discussion with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office about consolidating emergency dispatch services. The council will also vote on a contract-price amendment with Traverse Group for improvements to South Lake Avenue and Cherry Street.

Etchics committee works on local rules

The Ethics Advisory Committee, meeting June 30, discussed requirements for a local ethics ordinance and reviewed confidentiality procedures for ethics complaints. Members continued their detailed review of the city’s existing code of ethics for elected and appointed officials, covering decorum, ex parte communications, gifts, and conflicts of interest. The committee approved minutes from its June 11 meeting and heard public comment.

Upcoming land-use, service review

On July 9, the Planning and Zoning Board will review updates to levels of service for police, fire, utilities, and transportation. The meeting will also include a presentation from Lake County Public Schools and updates to the Future Land Use Map. No votes on development applications were listed.

Coming up

• **City Council** – July 6, 2026 (time and location on city agenda). Public hearing and votes on park loan, wastewater plant, firefighter hiring, and dispatch consolidation.
• **Planning and Zoning Board** – July 9, 2026. Review of public-safety and utility service levels, school district update, land-use map revisions.

Meeting agendas and minutes are available on the city’s website.