A BOAT DOCK IS COMING!!!!!!!!!!

As of August 11th, we are 3/4 of the way through the approval process.  Barring any last minute budget cuts, we should have a dock by December 2011 or early January 2012.  These are the steps that need to be taken prior to the actual construction of the dock:

1. Engineering/Design - this phase requires the Department of Environmental Protection analysis and approval, plus any permitting required.  The dock design will be similar to the dock at Summerall Park in Tavares.  It will also include a walkway going to the boat dock to accommodate safety when manuvering down the incline to the waters edge. 
2. Bid process this could take 4-5 months due to the dollar amount of the project.
3. Actual construction - this phase requires 2 months maximum to complete.

This information will be updated when new information is received.

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BUDGET WORKSHOP SCHEDULE 

Tuesday September 7th @ 5:00 PM - Final Review of Budget  

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First Public Hearing

2010-2011 Millage & Budget

Wednesday, September 8th,2010

@ 7:00

Adoption of  a tentative millage rate for the Town of Astatula, Lake County, Florida County and adopt a tentative budget for the County; and announce that the final public hearing to finalize the budget and adopt the millage rates will be held on September 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Olive Ingram Community Building at 25029 CR561, Astatula, Florida 34705

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Next Regular Council  Meeting

•  Town Council Meeting Agenda

• Monday September 13th, 2010 @ 7:00 PM 

• NOTICE:  ANYONE WISHING TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA MUST NOTIFY THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE 10 CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING

• Call to Order:
• Pledge of allegiance:
• Invocation:
• Welcome and Introduction of Guests
• Roll Call

Councilpersons’ Department Report

• • Mayor Hillard Shepard – Public Works 
  • Vice Mayor–Judy Tice- Office - Finances
  • Councilperson Laura Sokolowski– Office- Legal, Grants, Land Dev, Regulation, Ordinances
  • Councilperson Jake Farley -  Code Enforcement
  • Councilperson Tatty Morgan – Police Department
  • Council Member’ Comments (limited to comments requiring attorney advice/input only)
    Public Comment: 
    Please Note that Public Comment can be taken after each item on the Agenda.
    
• Attorney Report:                        Mark Brionez 

OLD BUSINESS:

1. THE CR561 FINAL REPORT PRESENTATION

2.  PURCHASING POLICY

3.  CDBG QUOTE

NEW BUSINESS:     

1.  TOWN CHARTER

2.  FLOODING CONDITIONS - GA AVE - Ms Pflugh  

3.  ATTORNEY'S CONTRACT

4.   PURCHASE OF PD VEHICLE

5.   OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES/FARMERS MARKET

6.   SCHEDULE WORKSHOP FOR FEES  

(PUBLIC COMMENT)
Council Members’ Comments-Miscellaneous

• Audience to Be Heard
• Meeting adjourned:

Disclaimer
This agenda has been prepared for the convenience of the Astatula Town Council Members in discussing matters before them.  Every effort has been made to include all items to be discussed at the Astatula Town Council meeting, however, Council Members may add items, which are not a part of this Agenda, or items may be removed from consideration.  While it has been the goal to present error-free information, we do not represent that documentation is without errors or omissions.

As part of any public and formal meeting, the Astatula Town Council Members may, from time to time, schedule a workshop during which they will receive information from staff, have discussions with staff and among themselves, and then proceed to give staff direction on the subject matter being discussed unless otherwise shown on the Agenda item.  These discussions and workshops do not take the place of the formal public hearing process during which all public comment and formal action is taken.

The Council and staff welcome written comments prior to workshops and other meetings.  If you have comments or questions regarding the subject matter of any Council action or workshop, please deliver your written comments to the Town Clerk’s office at 25019 C.R. 561, Astatula, FL or mail to the Town Clerk, Post Office Box 609, Astatula, FL 34705.

Individuals with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the Town Clerk at least two (2) working days in advance of the meeting date and time at (352) 742-1100.

L.S. 286.0105-A If a person decides to appeal any decision or recommendation made by Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he or she need record of the proceedings, and that for such purposes he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.