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 published on the City's Website and City Hall bulletin board on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The agenda was amended on Thursday, October 8th to add to item #4a and backup to items #1a, 1b, and 3d.
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 (backup to be provided)
Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment 2 to Agreement #AGR2019-16, Watershed Management Plan
Authorize the City Clerk to appoint Ron Brown to the Community Development Manager position and authorize the City Clerk to proceed with the hiring process
Authorize the Mayor to sign Agreement #AGR2026-16, Rock and Roll Pavers, Inc in the amount of $8,950.00
Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment 1 to Agreement #AGR2022-08, Dunnellon Little League Use Agreement
Regular Agenda
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 Councilperson 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 #PZ20260003 by David and Sandra Dykstra for Variance #VAR2026-01, requesting variance to the Dunnellon City Zoning Code, from the dimensional standards requirements in Appendix A, Article VI, Section 6.2 of the City's Code of Ordinances, to reduce the minimum side setback on the east property line to 6 feet solely for the area on the parcel where a single HVAC pad and HVAC system, are placed. (Notification to applicant and adjacent property owners on 9/24/2026, published on the City's website on 9/17/2026 and in the Riverland News on 9/25/2026).
Consideration of Application #PZ20260003 by David and Sandra Dykstra for Variance #VAR2026-01, requesting variance to the Dunnellon City Zoning Code, from the dimensional standards requirements in Appendix A, Article VI, Section 6.2 of the City's Code of Ordinances, to reduce the minimum side setback on the east property line to 6 feet solely for the area on the parcel where a single HVAC pad and HVAC system, are placed. (backup to be provided)
Proposed Motion: I move Variance #VAR2026-01 be approved.
Ordinance
First Reading Ordinance #ORD2026-08, Special Events
Accept Public Comment
Proposed Motion: I move Ordinance #ORD2026-08 be read by title only.
Proposed Motion: I move Ordinance #ORD2026-08 be approved.
Regular Agenda Items
Historic Preservation Board Vacancy
Accept Public Comment
Proposed Motion: Appoint Joseph Kinley to a full member of the Historic Preservation Board to fill the unexpired term of Alanna Mikel, until 1/22/2027.
Fire and Police Pension Board Appointment
Accept Public Comment
Proposed Motion: Reappoint Lynne McAndrew to the Fire and Police Pension Board of Trustees for a two-year term, 9/11/2026 to 9/11/2028.
City Clerk Annual Evaluation
Accept Public Comment
Proposed Motion: Approve City Clerk Annual Evaluation and budgeted merit increase.
Award Bid #BID2026- 02, Police Department Surplus, 2024 Ford F150
Accept Public Comment
Proposed Motion: I move Bid #BID2026-02 for the 2024 Ford F150 be awarded to ____________ in the amount of $__________________.
Council Agenda Items
Councilman Rex Lehmann
Department Reports
Council Liaison Reports and Comments
City Attorney Report
Adjourn
Proposed Motion: I move the City Council meeting be adjourned.