MINNEOLA CITY COUNCIL MEETS                                                November 17, 2025

The Minneola City Council met in regular session on November 20, 2025, in the Civic Connection. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., with the following Council members present: Marvin Jensen, Dustin Laudick, Chad Kirk, and Debbie Buckley. Wesley Orr joined by phone. Mayor Carol Sibley presided. Also present were Tyler Knox, City Manager and Brenda Stewart, City Clerk.

 

The hearing for 109 Maple Street – Trailer was held. Tyler Knox advised that the trailer is the same and nothing has been done. There were no further comments. Marvin made a motion to pass Resolution 2025-R07 for demolition or removal of the structure, Chad seconded, motion passed 5/0.

Dustin made a motion to approve the minutes from October 20, 2025, Marvin seconded, motion passed 5/0.

Financial Reports for October 2025 were reviewed. There were no questions.

Manager Update:

• Well 7 is down. Clarks Well inspected it last Friday and found nothing wrong with the well but believe the VFD is bad. Toby Scott came today and also believes it’s the VFD. He will price out a new one. Marvin made a motion to proceed with a new VFD, Debbie seconded, motion passed 5/0.
• The inside of the water tower was cleaned this last week. It was stated that the inside is in need of a paint job. (usually done about every 10 years) The City pays a yearly fee to have the tower maintained.
• Christmas decorations are going up. We are just starting on the big tree. Toby Scott is providing a quote to install electrical by the HS entrance so we can put the old tree there.
• We just received invoices from the security camera company. They require 50% down.

The City Council and employee Christmas Party will be held on December 13.

The State changed the way CMB licenses are processed. The business must apply and get their CMB stamp first before getting approval by the City. Both businesses in town have received letters explaining the new regulations.

The Minneola Business Association is holding the Holiday Spotlight drawing from December 1 through December 15. The Council confirmed that they will sponsor the $100 Minneola Bucks grand prize. The MBA would also like to sponsor members on the LED sign. The Council approved supporting members in this manner.

The Pool Manager Contract was emailed out for review. It was decided to table discussion until the next meeting.

In looking at the register of deeds description of the Norton Ground, it has been determined that the wrong area was purchased. Tyler is to call Will Norton and discuss.

There are 12 properties with almost $50,000 in delinquent taxes. We will continue to ask for a tax sale.

Health Insurance was reviewed. The Council asked Brenda to get additional quotes from United Healthcare and Aetna. Our meeting with the representative is December 9 and coverages have to be selected by December 15, which is prior to our next meeting. It was determined that a special meeting may need to be called once all quotes are in.

The bills were reviewed. Marvin made a motion to approve the bills as presented, Chad seconded, motion passed 5/0

Marvin made a motion to go into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel, Debbie seconded, motion passed 5/0. Executive session started at 7:45 pm with the Mayor, Council, and City Manager present. The Council came out of executive session at 8:00.

Marvin made a motion to continue the executive session with Mayor and Council for 25 minutes, Chad seconded, motion passed 5/0. Executive session ended at 8:25.

Marvin made a motion for pay raises as outlined and to give employee Christmas bonuses as outlined, Dustin seconded, motion passed 5/0.

Dustin made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Chad seconded, motion passed 5/0. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.

City Clerk