110 SE Watula Avenue  
Ocala, FL 34471  
Ocala  
City Council  
Synopsis  
www.ocalafl.gov  
4:00 PM  
Tuesday, June 2, 2026  
1.  
2.  
Call to Order  
Roll Call  
Mayor Ben Marciano  
Present:  
Pro Tem Jay A. Musleh  
Council Member Kristen M. Dreyer  
Council Member James P. Hilty Sr  
Council Member Barry Mansfield  
Council President Ire J. Bethea Sr  
2a.  
New Employees  
- Steven Holly, Public Works  
- Jason Guess, Information Technology  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Public Notice  
Proclamations and Awards  
Presentations  
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems  
Presentation By: Sean Lanier  
Consent Agenda  
5a.  
6.  
Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one roll call vote.  
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of Council or the public  
request specific items to be removed for separate discussion and action.  
There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA  
MOVER:  
Jay A. Musleh  
SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr  
AYE:  
Musleh, Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
Award of contract to A&A Trucking & Excavating for the Tuscawilla Alum Treatment  
System Removal project in the amount of $52,469, plus a contingency of $5,246, for a  
total expenditure not to exceed $57,715  
6a.  
Presentation By: Sean Lanier  
Resolution 2026-34 to adopt the Marion County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan 2025  
Update  
6b.  
6c.  
Presentation By: Sean Lanier  
Release of an electric utility easement encumbering Parcels 37332-000-00,  
37332-002-00, and 36796-010-00  
Presentation By: Stephanie Galarza  
Release of electric utility easement that encumbers Marion County Parcel 30367-002-02  
6d.  
6e.  
Presentation By: Tracy Taylor  
Resolution 2026-35 to adopt the Agreement for Subordination of Utility Interests to the  
Florida Department of Transportation that encumbers parcel 2380-000-001  
Presentation By: Tracy Taylor  
Resolution 2026-36 to adopt the Agreement for Subordination of Utility Interests to the  
Florida Department of Transportation that encumbers parcel 23325-003-04  
6f.  
6g.  
6h.  
6i.  
Presentation By: Tracy Taylor  
Resolution 2026-37 to adopt the Agreement for Subordination of Utility Interests to the  
Florida Department of Transportation that encumbers parcel 23325-003-06  
Presentation By: Tracy Taylor  
Resolution 2026-38 to adopt the Agreement for Subordination of Utility Interests to the  
Florida Department of Transportation that encumbers parcel 2380-000-001  
Presentation By: Tracy Taylor  
Florida Department of Transportation Temporary Basecamp Lease at Ocala International  
Airport  
Presentation By: Matthew Grow  
City Council meeting minutes  
6j.  
Presentation By: Angel Jacobs  
7.  
8.  
Consent Agenda Items Held for Discussion  
Should any items be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion, they will be discussed at  
this time.  
Introduction and First Readings of Ordinances  
(Second and Final Reading - June 16, 2026)  
Ordinance 2026-17 to annex approximately 82.40 acres for property located at 5575 SW  
52nd Street (Parcel 23835-000-00) (Case ANX26-0001) (Quasi-Judicial).  
8a.  
Jay A. Musleh  
Introduced By:  
RESULT:  
INTRODUCED  
Public Hearing to transmit to the Florida Department of Commerce an amendment to the  
Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan and Introduction of Ordinance  
2026-18 to change the Future Land Use designation of approximately 82.40 acres for  
property at 5575 SW 52nd Street (Parcel 23835-000-00) from High Residential (County)  
to Low Intensity (City) (Case LUC26-0001) (Quasi-Judicial)  
8b.  
Presentation By: Aubrey Hale  
Barry Mansfield  
INTRODUCED  
Introduced By:  
RESULT:  
Motion to approve transmittal to the Florida Department of Commerce  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Jay A. Musleh  
SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer  
AYE: Musleh, Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
Public Hearings / Second and Final Readings / Adoption of Ordinances  
9.  
Ordinance 2026-16 to rezone from B-2, Community Business, to M-1, Light Industrial,  
for property located in the 200 block of SW 27th Avenue (Parcel 22780-002-00),  
approximately 1.25 acres (Case ZON26-0001) (Quasi-Judicial)  
9a.  
Presentation By: Aubrey Hale  
James P. Hilty Sr  
ADOPTED  
Introduced By:  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
James P. Hilty Sr  
SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer  
AYE:  
Musleh, Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
Expansion of the sale of beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption to include  
outdoor consumption within the approved sidewalk café area for Martin & Weiss, LLC,  
doing business as The Tipsy Skipper, located at 48 South Magnolia Avenue, Suite A  
(Parcel 2853-046-009) (Quasi-Judicial)  
9b.  
Presentation By: Aubrey Hale  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Kristen M. Dreyer  
SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh  
AYE: Musleh, Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
Expansion of the sale of beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption to include  
outdoor consumption within the approved sidewalk café area for Martin & Weiss, LLC,  
doing business as Mutiny Bar Ocala, located at 46 South Magnolia Avenue, Suite B  
(Parcel 2853-046-009) (Quasi-Judicial)  
9c.  
Presentation By: Aubrey Hale  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Kristen M. Dreyer  
SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr  
AYE: Musleh, Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
General Business  
10.  
One-year renewal of the agreement with C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc., for  
10a.  
Transportation Rehabilitation Improvement Program projects with an aggregate  
expenditure amount not to exceed $6,000,000  
Presentation By: Sean Lanier  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
James P. Hilty Sr  
SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh  
AYE:  
Musleh, Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
Award of a 40-year Ground Lease Agreement to GLJ Aviation LLC  
10b.  
10c.  
Presentation By: Matthew Grow  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Barry Mansfield  
SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer  
AYE:  
Musleh, Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
Utilization of the Florida Sheriffs Association agreement with Nextran Truck Centers for  
the purchase of an automated side loader refuse truck for the Public Works department,  
in the amount of $432,521  
Presentation By: John King  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Barry Mansfield  
SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer  
AYE: Musleh, Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
Budget Resolution 2026-143 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to transfer funds  
from the General Liability Claims fund for the purchase of one refuse vehicle for the  
Public Works Department in the amount of $477,837  
10d.  
Presentation By: John King  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
ADOPTED  
Jay A. Musleh  
SECONDER: Kristen M. Dreyer  
AYE:  
Musleh, Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
Eighth amendment to the agreement with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. for single-stream  
curbside recycling  
10e.  
Presentation By: Darren Park  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Kristen M. Dreyer  
SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr  
AYE: Musleh, Dreyer, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, and Bethea Sr  
11.  
12.  
Internal Auditor's Report  
City Manager's Report  
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Request to proceed with search for a new Internal Auditor  
State property tax amendment to be on 2026 ballot  
Request to allow staff to work with bond council  
Clarification on staff directive for alcohol permitting  
OFN update in individual meetings prior to June 16 Council meeting  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
Ocala Police Department Report  
Ocala Fire Rescue Department Report  
City Attorney's Report  
Public Comments  
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Randy Buss, 745 SE 45th Ter, discussed concerns about disruptions and damage  
caused by third-party fiber installation companies  
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Sarah Hendricks, 2134 NE 8th St, commented on her concerns about the City's  
decision to discontinue curbside recycling  
17.  
Informational Items and Calendaring Items  
- Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - City Council workshop Re: Boards & Commissions and CRAs -  
12:00pm - Council Chambers  
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - Community Redevelopment Area Agency meeting - 3:45pm -  
Council Chambers  
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - City Council meeting - 4:00pm - Council Chambers  
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - TPO meeting - 3:00pm - Marion County Board of County  
Commissions Auditorium  
- Friday, July 3, 2026 - City offices closed for Independence Day  
- Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - City Council meeting - 4:00pm - Council Chambers  
- Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - Community Redevelopment Area Agency meeting - 3:45pm -  
Council Chambers  
- Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - City Council meeting - 4:00pm - Council Chambers  
Local Mitigation Strategy 2025 Annual Report  
Power Cost Adjustment Report - April 2026  
Fully Executed Contracts Under $50,000  
17a.  
17b.  
17c.  
18.  
19.  
20.  
Comments by Mayor  
Comments by City Council Members  
Adjournment