Mount Dora City Council Update: June 20 Meeting

By Marc Crail
Mount Dora Vice-mayor and District 4 Representative

I've selected several highlights from City Council's June 20th meeting. You know that this report comes from me as an individual, not on behalf of City Council.

The most prominent item had to do with retaining our City Manager, Patrick Comiskey. A good number of people were on hand to voice their opinions. Following a discussion, City Council decided to find an outside consultant versed in conflict resolution and communications to work with our staff moving forward. Mr. Comiskey will continue in his role of City Manager. The vote was 5-1. Mayor Stile voted "No" and Mr. Rolfson was out of town.

An ordinance allowing specially equipped golf carts on certain city streets was approved. It will be reviewed next year allowing us to make changes as needed.

An ordinance amending the Land Development Code for the construction of model homes was approved.

We are in the early stages of getting design services for an approximately 2,000 square-foot proposed addition to City Hall.

We set a preliminary Fire Assessment Fee rate of $219 for the upcoming year. That fee is currently $209 and I think it will likely be reduced later in the budget discussions. We're guessing high right now and can reduce the fee later this summer.

I've selected a quote today from Meg Resoff. "I don't get nearly enough credit in life for the things I manage not to say."

Thanks for your interest in Mount Dora.
By Marc Crail
Mount Dora Vice-mayor and District 4 Representative
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