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A Regular City Council Meeting was held on January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Council
Chambers of City Hall and Via GoToMeeting (646) 749-3122 - Access Code: 855-960-693. Council
President Charles E. Proctor called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM
Roll call was taken. Present were members Lance Smith, Ken Burgess, Charlie Proctor, Jodi
Wilkeson, Steve Spina and Mayor Melonie Monson. City Manager William Poe and City Attorney
Matthew Maggard were also present.
Staff present: Public Works Director Shane LeBlance, Building Official Kalvin Switzer, Airport
Manager Nathan Coleman, IT Director Mike Panak, CRA Director Gail Hamilton, Human
Resources & Risk Management Director Sandra Amerson, Utilities Director John Bostic Ill,
Planning Director Todd Vande Berg, Principal Planner Rodney Corriveau, Historic Preservation
Specialist Will McCaw, Finance Director Ted Beason, Public Information Officer Kevin Weiss,
Lieutenant Matthew Hillen and City Clerk Ricardo Quiñones.
The Invocation was led by Rodney Corrivou, Principal Planner
The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Penny Wickstrom, 39146 Otis Allen Rd Lot 205, addressed Council regarding persistent odors
and fumes associated with Lift Station 37, stating that the conditions have made her home
uninhabitable. Several additional residents spoke in support, including Glen (Lot 199), Jean (Lot
216), Patrick Schmit (Lot 204), Joanne Chenard (Lot 157), and Doris Cheney (Lot 186), all citing
ongoing odor issues since the lift station became operational in June 2025. City Manager Poe stated
that Staff is aware of the issue and is actively working to identify and resolve the cause. Staff
explained that the issue involves gas and fume migration, particularly affecting Lots 204 and 205.
Council asked questions regarding testing, timelines, and prior conditions, and Staff responded that
no dangerous gas levels have been detected but that multiple mitigation approaches are being
evaluated. Council requested an update at the January 26, 2026 meeting and asked that
representatives from Jones Edmunds be present.
David Gratz, 5914 8th Street, spoke in opposition to the City's use of Flock Safety cameras,
expressing concern over data collection and privacy. Lt. Hillen of the Zephyrhills Police Department
explained that the cameras capture vehicle license plates and identifying vehicle characteristics, that
the data is subject to public records laws, and that similar systems are widely used by other
jurisdictions.
MAYOR
1 Arbor Day Proclamation 2026
Mayor Monson read and presented the Arbor Day Proclamation to Beverly Jones of the Garden
Club.
2 Employee of the Year - 2025
City Manager Poe presented the 2025 Employee of the Year Award to Officer Seth Healy.
Officer Healy was away for training during the annual Christmas party this would normally have
been given. Officer Healy is also the 2025 Police Employee of the Year.
1. CONSENT ITEMS
1.1 City Council Meeting Minutes - December 08, 2025
1.2 Purchase of Recycling Carts
1.3 Purchase of new Vehicle for the Wastewater Division
1.4 Purchase of Materials for the Meter Change Out Program
1.5 Water Smart Renewal 41-2026-02
1.6 Utility Service Agreement 45-2026-01 for Belinda Lapointe & Brenda
Marchesseault (39336 REDHILL DRIVE)
1.7 Task Order to InsituForm Technologies for Gravity Sewer Line Rehabilitation.
1.8 Task Order to RCM Utilities for Manhole Rehabilitation [41-25-13]
1.9 Additional Work to Vortex for Gravity Sewer Lining [41-25-26]
1.10 Amendment #4 to the Jones Edmunds 22-02 Northside Lift Station and Force
Main Task Assignment [37-21-03]
1.11 Amendment 2 to DEO Grant Agreement HL258 (24-24-03), Zephyr Park
Improvements
1.12 Amendment 2 to FDEP Grant Agreement LPA0407 (24-23-02), Kossik & Fort
King Road Sewer Main/Water Main Extension

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Steven Spina motioned to approve the Consent Items as presented. Seconded by Kenneth
Burgess. Motion passed unanimously.
2. FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
2.1 Post-Funding Report - Bonds
Finance Director Ted Beason introduced Jeff Larson, the City's Financial Advisor, who
presented the post-funding bond report. Discussion included clarification on bond types, interest
rates, and the City's credit rating, as well as the option to refinance in approximately nine years.
3. BUSINESS ITEMS
3.1 Temporary License Agreement No. 55-2026-01 -ROMP 86 Replacement SWF
No. 13020-002
City Staff presented a temporary license agreement related to ROMP 86 replacement
activities. SWFWMD will use it to monitor groundwater within the Hillsborough Basin. The
agreement duration was clarified as 50 years.
Steven Spina motioned to approve Agreement No. 55-2026-01. Seconded by Lance Smith.
Motion passed unanimously.
3.2 Ordinance Amending Cremains Area Marker Dimensions
First Reading Ordinance No. 1511-26 " AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION
94.06 INSTALLATION, MARKERS, MONUMENTS OF THE CITY OF
ZEPHYRHILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES; REVISING AND
STANDARDIZING CREMAINS AREA MARKER DIMENSIONS;
ELIMINATING THE "NEW SECTION (18x18 SPACES)" CATEGORY;
PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY,
INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
"
City Attorney Maggard read the ordinance by title. Staff explained that the ordinance revises
and standardizes cremains area marker dimensions and eliminates the "new section" category.
Council discussed the number of affected plots and implementation details. Staff will bring answers
to these questions at the next meeting.
Steven Spina motioned to approve Ordinance 1511-26 on first reading. Seconded by Kenneth
Burgess. Motion passed unanimously.
4. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR'S REPORT
4.1 Annual Street Resurfacing Piggyback Agreement 41-2026-01 with Sumter County
Public Works Director Shane LeBlanc presented the annual resurfacing plan. Council asked
questions regarding transitions between dissimilar paving materials and the timing of pavement
marking refreshes.
Steven Spina motioned to approve the Street Resurfacing Agreement 41-2026-01. Seconded by
Jodi Wilkeson. Motion passed unanimously.
MAYOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Monson shared observations regarding recently installed playground equipment, lighting
conditions, and park signage visibility at night. She noted concerns at the intersection of Fort King
Road and U.S. 301 and stated that the City's sign ordinance is currently under review.
CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Poe announced that State Road 54 will become County Road 54. There will be lane
closures January 26 through January 30 from 7am to 5pm. He also announced Pasco County is
opening a Cold Weather Shelter on January 15 & 16 and provided reminders regarding Legislative
Action Days January 26 through January 28.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
NONE
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Kenneth Burgess - Emphasized the importance of resolving the Waters Edge lift station odor
issue.

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Steven Spina - Inquired regarding the timing of the future Tree Ordinance. Discussion followed
regarding the need to balance preservation goals with real-world examples. Staff will bring the Tree
Ordinance to the next meeting.
Jodi Wilkeson - NONE
Lance Smith - Echoed the importance of the Tree Ordinance and resolving the Waters Edge
issue. Mr. Smith noted how we take care of a problem is going to dictate how good a job we are
doing.
Charles Proctor - Reiterated the importance of resolving the issue at Waters Edge.
ADJOURN 7:38 PM
Submitted by Ricardo Quiñones