110 SE Watula Avenue  
Ocala, FL 34471  
Ocala  
City Council  
Minutes  
www.ocalafl.gov  
4:00 PM  
Tuesday, October 7, 2025  
1.  
2.  
Call to Order  
Roll Call  
Mayor Ben Marciano  
Present:  
Pro Tem Ire J. Bethea Sr  
Council Member James P. Hilty Sr  
Council Member Barry Mansfield  
Council Member Jay A. Musleh  
Council President Kristen M. Dreyer  
Municipal Officers/Others Present: The meeting was also attended by City Manager Peter Lee,  
City Attorney William Sexton, Assistant City Manager Ken Whitehead, City Clerk Angel  
Jacobs, Deputy City Clerk Pamela Omichinski, Fire Chief Clint Welborn, Police Chief Michael  
Balken, Internal Auditor Randall Bridgeman, Assistant Finance Director Peter Brill, Director of  
Airport Matthew Grow, Planning Director Aubrey Hale, Budget Director Tammi Haslam,  
Community Development Services Director James Haynes, Director of Parks & Recreation Julie  
Johnson, City Engineer & Director of Water Resources Sean Lanier, Chief Financial Officer  
Janice Mitchell, Director of Public Works Darren Park, Director of Electric Utility Doug  
Peebles, Director of Ocala Fiber Network Mel Poole, IT Director Christopher Ramos, Strategic  
& Legislative Affairs Administrator Jeannine Robbins, Procurement & Contracting Officer  
Daphne Robinson, Growth Management Director Jeff Shrum, HR/Risk Management Director  
Todd Swanson, Chief of Staff Chris Watt, Ocala Police Dept Representative, IT Representative,  
The Press and other interested parties.  
2a.  
New Employees  
- Austin Cash, Engineering  
- Misty Davis, Finance  
- Gary Mix, Information Technology  
- Wayne Ballew, Public Works  
- Theran Hargrove, Public Works  
- Anthony Russo, Public Works  
3.  
4.  
Public Notice  
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Public Notice for the October 7, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting was posted on  
September 4, 2025  
Proclamations and Awards  
Presentation of the Mayor’s Citizen Lifesaving Award to Shady Hill Elementary School  
4a.  
teachers Ms. Frances Lopez, Ms. Esther Rodriguez, and Health Clinic Assistant Miraki  
Johnson  
Mayor Marciano presented the Mayor’s Citizen Lifesaving Award to Shady Hill  
Elementary School teachers in appreciation of their lifesaving actions in the community.  
Presentation of the National Arts and Humanities Month Proclamation to Jaye Baillie,  
Executive Director for the Marion Cultural Alliance at Brick City Center for the Arts  
4b.  
4c.  
4d.  
4e.  
4f.  
Mayor Marciano presented a proclamation for National Arts and Humanities Month. The  
City proclaims the month of October 2025, as National Arts and Humanities Month.  
Presentation of the Community Planning Month Proclamation to Aubrey Hale, Planning  
Director and Planning Staff  
Mayor Marciano presented a proclamation for Community Planning Month. The City  
proclaims the month of October 2025, as Community Planning Month.  
Presentation of the Fire Prevention Week Proclamation to Ocala Fire Chief Clint  
Welborn  
Mayor Marciano presented a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week. The City proclaims  
October 5, 2025 to October 11, 2025, as Fire Prevention Week.  
Presentation of the Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk Proclamation to Annie Marie  
Delgado, Founder and President of Conservative Watch USA  
Mayor Marciano presented a proclamation for the Day of Remembrance for Charlie  
Kirk. The City proclaims October 14, 2025, as Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.  
Presentation of a Commendation for the Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition by the  
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Award to John King, Director of  
Facilities and Fleet Maintenance Department  
Mayor Marciano presented the Commendation for the Blue Seal of Excellence  
Recognition by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Award to John  
King, Director of Facilities, and the Fleet Maintenance Department.  
Presentation of the Public Power Week Proclamation to Director of Ocala Electric  
Utility, Doug Peebles  
4g.  
Mayor Marciano presented a proclamation for Public Power Week. The City proclaims  
October 6, 2025 to October 12, 2025, as Public Power Week.  
5.  
Presentations  
Marion County Children’s Alliance, Look Up - Put the Phone Down Campaign - by Beth  
5a.  
McCall  
Marion County Children’s Alliance Executive Director Beth McCall presented the Look  
Up Marion, Put Down the Phone campaign, an initiative launched in response to  
concerns raised during a January focus group about the negative impact of excessive  
screen time on youth mental health. The campaign encourages community members to  
reduce screen use and engage more with family and friends. Key components include:  
Put Down the Phone Day on November 15, promoting screen-free activities; a dedicated  
website, LookUpMarion.com, offering local activity ideas and resources for healthy  
screen habits; a countywide marketing campaign including PSAs, print, radio, and social  
media outreach; the Look Up Marion Summit on December 3 at the College of Central  
Florida, featuring national speaker Mandy Hammond of Screen Strong.  
Ms. McCall thanked City leadership and community partners for their support and  
encouraged continued collaboration to promote healthier digital habits.  
Council President Dreyer and Mayor Marciano thanked Ms. McCall for the informative  
presentation.  
6.  
Consent Agenda  
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.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA  
James P. Hilty Sr  
SECONDER: Barry Mansfield  
AYE:  
Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, Musleh, and Dreyer  
Task Work Order No. 2 with Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC, for the provision  
of engineering services related to Lift Station No. 132 Force Main Upgrade in the  
amount of $64,165  
6a.  
6b.  
6c.  
Presentation By: Sean Lanier  
Task Work Order No. 3 with Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC, for the provision  
of engineering services related to Lift Station No. 87 Force Main Upgrade in the amount  
of $69,050  
Presentation By: Sean Lanier  
Task Work Order No. 4 with Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC. for the provision  
of professional engineering services for the design of a permanent pump station for  
Drainage Retention Area 222 in the amount of $69,920 and increase the aggregate  
expenditure threshold by $75,000  
Presentation By: Sean Lanier  
Task Work Order No. 5 with Tillman & Associates Engineering, LLC, for the provision  
of Professional Engineering Services for the design of a permanent pump station for  
Fisher Park Drainage Retention Area in the amount of $69,920 and increase the  
aggregate expenditure threshold by $75,000  
6d.  
Presentation By: Sean Lanier  
Gas Service Agreement with TECO Peoples Gas System, Inc. for natural gas services for  
Lift Station No. 125 in an amount not to exceed $84,107  
6e.  
6f.  
Presentation By: Sean Lanier  
Maricamp Marketplace Developer’s Agreement  
Presentation By: Aubrey Hale  
Perpetual Storm Sewer and Access Easement to the Florida Department of  
Transportation  
6g.  
6h.  
6i.  
Presentation By: Tracy Taylor  
Resolution 2026-1 for a Perpetual Storm Sewer and Access Easement to the Florida  
Department of Transportation  
Presentation By: Tracy Taylor  
Re-appointment of John Dozier to the Firefighters’ Retirement System Board of Trustees  
to a new two-year term ending October 4, 2027  
Presentation By: Angel Jacobs  
City Council meeting minutes  
6j.  
Presentation By: Angel Jacobs  
7.  
Consent Agenda Items Held for Discussion  
Should any items be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion, they will be discussed at  
this time.  
8.  
9.  
Introduction and First Readings of Ordinances  
Public Hearings / Second and Final Readings / Adoption of Ordinances  
Ordinance 2025-41, amending Sec. 54-31 and 54-121, Code of Ordinances, City of  
Ocala, Florida, providing for maximum accumulation of waste and modifying the rate for  
multi-family units with roll-off compactors  
9a.  
Presentation By: Darren Park  
Ire J. Bethea Sr  
Introduced By:  
Council President Dreyer opened the public hearing.  
City Manager Pete Lee confirmed policy lists are not added to ordinances. Staff will send  
a copy of the policy to each City Council Member.  
City Attorney Sexton confirmed the policy was approved by City Council on June 17,  
2025, which included a list of approximately 75 entities to be allowed to continue to use  
a private hauler so long as they choose to use those services.  
No public comment.  
There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
ADOPTED  
Ire J. Bethea Sr  
SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh  
AYE: Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, Musleh, and Dreyer  
General Business  
10.  
Agreement with General Underground, LLC, for the provision of construction services  
related to the SE 22nd Avenue Force Main Reroute Project for $963,700, plus a 10  
percent contingency, for a total expenditure of $1,060,070  
10a.  
Presentation By: Sean Lanier  
There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Ire J. Bethea Sr  
SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr  
AYE:  
Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, Musleh, and Dreyer  
Agreement with Marion Rock, LLC, for the provision of construction services related to  
the Lift Station No. 127 Force Main Reroute Phase 1 project in the amount of $825,550  
10b.  
10c.  
10d.  
Presentation By: Sean Lanier  
There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Barry Mansfield  
SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh  
AYE:  
Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, Musleh, and Dreyer  
Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Design Services Agreement for Water Treatment  
Plant No. 2 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.  
Presentation By: Sean Lanier  
There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
James P. Hilty Sr  
SECONDER: Ire J. Bethea Sr  
AYE:  
Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, Musleh, and Dreyer  
Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Retrofit  
Installation of Nutrient Removing Filtration SystemTM using Bold & Gold®TM Media  
at the Heritage Nature Conservancy Pond in the amount of $271,500  
Presentation By: Sean Lanier  
There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Jay A. Musleh  
SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr  
AYE:  
Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, Musleh, and Dreyer  
Budget Resolution 2026-100 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to appropriate  
funds from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Retrofit Installation  
10e.  
of Nutrient Removing Filtration SystemTM using Bold & Gold®TM Media at the  
Heritage Nature Conservancy Pond in the amount of $271,500  
Presentation By: Sean Lanier  
There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
ADOPTED  
Ire J. Bethea Sr  
SECONDER: Barry Mansfield  
AYE:  
Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, Musleh, and Dreyer  
Purchase of 15 bus shelters from Tolar Manufacturing Company in the amount of  
$227,065  
10f.  
Presentation By: Tom Duncan  
Council Member Hilty questioned if the shelters would include advertisements. Mr.  
Duncan stated staff have chosen not to include advertisements on the shelters, with the  
goal of presenting a calming shelter for the community. He noted there are  
advertisements throughout the SunTran routes.  
Council Member Mansfield wondered who would install the shelters. Mr. Duncan  
explained the installation would go out for bid following procurement of the shelters,  
when he will have a visual on the product to know the specific foot print and vision for  
each planned location along the route.  
There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
James P. Hilty Sr  
SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh  
AYE:  
Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, Musleh, and Dreyer  
Resolution 2026-2 to accept a Public Transit Grant Agreement between the Florida  
Department of Transportation and the City of Ocala for operational funding for the  
Ocala/Marion County Public Transit System, SunTran, in the amount of $796,934  
10g.  
Presentation By: Tom Duncan  
There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
ADOPTED  
James P. Hilty Sr  
SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh  
AYE:  
Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, Musleh, and Dreyer  
Budget Resolution 2026-101 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to accept and  
10h.  
appropriate $796,934 in Public Transportation Grant Agreement funds from the Florida  
Department of Transportation and $808,934 in local matching funds to support the  
Ocala/Marion County Public Transit System, SunTran, for a total amount of $1,605,868  
Presentation By: Tom Duncan  
There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
ADOPTED  
Barry Mansfield  
SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh  
AYE:  
Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, Musleh, and Dreyer  
Budget Resolution 2026-102 to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget to appropriate  
funds to support expenditures incurred as a result of Hurricane Helene in the amount of  
$139,672  
10i.  
10j.  
10k.  
Presentation By: Peter Brill  
There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
ADOPTED  
Barry Mansfield  
SECONDER: Ire J. Bethea Sr  
AYE:  
Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, Musleh, and Dreyer  
Budget Resolution 2026-103 to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget to appropriate  
funds to support expenditures incurred as a result of Hurricane Milton in the amount of  
$1,486,524  
Presentation By: Peter Brill  
There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
ADOPTED  
James P. Hilty Sr  
SECONDER: Jay A. Musleh  
AYE:  
Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, Musleh, and Dreyer  
One-year renewal agreement with Milsoft Utility Solutions, Inc. for utility outage  
reporting, outage management and interactive voice response system in the estimated  
amount of $107,100  
Presentation By: Doug Peebles  
There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
APPROVED  
MOVER:  
Barry Mansfield  
SECONDER: Ire J. Bethea Sr  
AYE:  
Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, Musleh, and Dreyer  
Multi-award contract for emergency oil spill response cleanup to Alpha Omega Training  
and Compliance, Inc., Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc., and ETC Services,  
LLC, in an amount not to exceed $150,000  
10l.  
Presentation By: Doug Peebles  
There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Barry Mansfield  
SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr  
AYE:  
Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, Musleh, and Dreyer  
Five-year contract with Granicus for the redesign, implementation, and hosting of city  
websites with an estimated total cost of $549,040  
10m.  
Presentation By: Christopher Ramos  
Director of Information Technology Christopher Ramos confirmed the proposed website  
redesign will allow the City to track increased usage.  
There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Ire J. Bethea Sr  
SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr  
AYE:  
Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, Musleh, and Dreyer  
Purchase of citywide information technology equipment in the estimated amount of  
$492,200  
10n.  
Presentation By: Christopher Ramos  
There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Jay A. Musleh  
SECONDER: Barry Mansfield  
AYE:  
Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, Musleh, and Dreyer  
Utilization of Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreement with National Auto Fleet  
Group for the purchase of four replacement vehicles for the Ocala Police Department in  
the amount of $250,564  
10o.  
Presentation By: Liza Warmuth  
There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Ire J. Bethea Sr  
SECONDER: Barry Mansfield  
AYE:  
Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, Musleh, and Dreyer  
Marion County Standard Professional Services Emergency Solutions Grant Agreement  
for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the amount of $99,437.50  
10p.  
10q.  
Presentation By: James Haynes  
RESULT:  
PULLED  
Budget Resolution 2026-104 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to accept and  
appropriate Emergency Solutions Grant program funding from Marion County for  
outreach services in the amount of $100,000  
Presentation By: James Haynes  
RESULT:  
PULLED  
Utilization of piggyback contract awarded to Big D Roofing Services, Inc. for the  
provision of roofing trade contract services for an aggregate expenditure of $500,000  
10r.  
Presentation By: Gary Crews  
There being no discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
Barry Mansfield  
SECONDER: James P. Hilty Sr  
AYE: Bethea Sr, Hilty Sr, Mansfield, Musleh, and Dreyer  
11.  
12.  
Internal Auditor's Report  
City Manager's Report  
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CEP new President Matt McCormick  
City Manager Pete Lee reported the CEP selected Matt McCormick as the new President  
of the organization.  
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Solid Waste Rate Study Workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12,  
2025, at 12:00 pm, in Council Chambers  
State of The City presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at  
7:30 am, at the Reilly Center  
2024-2025 Strategic Initiatives Milestones update  
City Manager Pete Lee reported the City agreed to provide three milestone updates to  
City Council regarding the 2024-2025 Strategic Initiatives. Each initiative has an  
individual report template, and the first update for fiscal year 2025-2026 will be  
presented at a future meeting in January 2026.  
13.  
Ocala Police Department Report  
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Overview of Crime and Traffic Stops  
Police Chief Mike Balken reported on crime data for the period, September 15, 2025 to  
September 28, 2025: 7,678 total incidents, 5,047 proactive calls, 2,631 dispatched calls,  
quadrant breakdown (dispatched versus proactive), 252 crimes, 209 arrests, 1,202 traffic  
stops, and 182 crashes.  
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Department Highlights  
Police Chief Mike Balken reported the department successfully responded to three  
incidents in September regarding the following: online threats, arson, and organized  
fraud. The department will be hosting a meet & greet event on October 15, 2025, at 10  
am, location OPD Headquarters. Furthermore, he addressed Council Member Bethea’s  
concerns regarding vehicle window tint testing meters.  
14.  
Ocala Fire Rescue Department Report  
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Unit Responses  
Fire Chief Clint Welborn reported on unit responses for a two-week period, September  
16, 2025 to October 6, 2025. The two busiest units: Fire Rescue Four (249-unit  
responses) and Fire Engine Four (162-unit responses).  
Service calls update  
Fire Chief Clint Welborn reported on call type spotlights for a three-week period,  
September 16, 2025 to October 6, 2025: motor vehicle accidents 143, structure fires 4,  
and community paramedicine/core 93, and calls for service 1,511 (19,277 calls-to-date).  
Department Highlights  
Fire Chief Clint Welborn reported the department successfully responded to seven  
incidents in September/October regarding the following: fires, motor vehicle accidents,  
and gas leaks.  
15.  
16.  
City Attorney's Report  
Public Comments  
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James Cook, P.O. Box 507, Wildwood, FL, presented the Rail to Trail project  
proposal  
James Cook presented the Ocala Rail-to-Trail proposal, outlining a plan to convert 28.2  
miles of railroad right-of-way into a multi-phase trail system. The first phase would  
begin at the north branch (9.1 miles), which is currently inactive and eligible for  
abandonment, allowing for a quick start. Subsequent phases would extend through  
downtown Ocala to Brick City Park and eventually to Candler. Mr. Cook noted the  
project’s potential to connect multiple communities and mentioned ongoing efforts to  
prepare documentation for a presentation to CSX in late November, with the goal of  
negotiating right-of-way acquisition. The redevelopment would be managed under a  
501(c)(3) for five years, after which assets would be returned to the City of Ocala and  
Marion County.  
City Manage Pete Lee reported the City has a great business relationship with Mr. Cook  
regarding the proposed project. Chief of Staff Chris Watt noted he has been in contact  
with the FRA, as well as Florida Northern, and a representative plans to come out for an  
inspection within the first two weeks of October, or as the government shutdown allows.  
Mr. Cook presented photos showing the aftermath of a train derailment, including  
overturned cars and environmental contamination, such as diesel fuel spills and scattered  
cross ties. He noted ongoing soil testing and drone inspections along the rail corridor,  
revealing widespread deterioration and neglect. Mr. Cook criticized CSX for poor  
maintenance and lack of awareness about the rail’s condition. He emphasized the  
urgency of addressing these issues and expressed confidence in the feasibility of  
converting the corridor into a successful rail-to-trail project, citing past experience in  
Cobb County.  
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Reverend Jerome Gamble, 1205 NW 4th Street, Ocala, FL, spoke in opposition of  
the Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk Proclamation  
Reverend Jerome Gamble spoke in opposition of the Day of Remembrance for Charlie  
Kirk Proclamation. He expressed concern regarding racial discrimination.  
Reverend Reginald Willis Sr., Resident, spoke in opposition of the Day of  
Remembrance for Charlie Kirk Proclamation  
Reverend Reginald Willis Sr. spoke in opposition of the Day of Remembrance for  
Charlie Kirk Proclamation. He expressed concern regarding hate speech.  
Reverend Martin Smith, 3035 Hwy 329, Reddick, FL, spoke in opposition of the  
Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk Proclamation  
Reverend Martin Smith spoke in opposition of the Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk  
Proclamation. He expressed concern regarding political involvement.  
Jason Tolbert, Resident, commented on the Dignity House organization  
Mr. Tolbert addressed two key concerns regarding homelessness. He shared a poem to  
highlight the humanity and patriotism within the homeless community. He then criticized  
local organizations, including Dignity House, Interfaith, and the Salvation Army, for  
what he described as discrimination, mismanagement, and failure to effectively support  
those in need. He expressed frustration over being denied housing despite being  
drug-free and job-ready, and called on the City of Ocala to take direct control of  
homeless services, arguing that private organizations are not adequately addressing the  
issue.  
Robin Ford, Office of Homeless Prevention, responded to Mr. Tolbert by confirming that  
he is at the top of the list for permanent supportive housing. However, there are currently  
no openings. She explained that Mercy Village is expected to begin accepting referrals  
by late December or early January, and once their process opens, he will be referred  
along with other eligible individuals. Final selection will be made by Mercy Village  
based on their criteria.  
Council President Dreyer empathized with Mr. Tolbert and verified his contact  
information is correct on his speaker request form. Mr. Tolbert noted his phone only  
works on wi-fi, and thanked the City for the free wi-fi within the City parks and  
downtown.  
Mr. Tolbert requested City Council increase funding for the Police Department to  
support public safety efforts.  
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Michael McAdams, 188 SE 61st Court, Ocala, FL, spoke in support of the Day of  
Remembrance for Charlie Kirk Proclamation  
Michael McAdams, 188 SE 61st Court, Ocala, FL, spoke in support of the Day of  
Remembrance for Charlie Kirk Proclamation. He recognized Mr. Kirk for supporting  
free speech in America.  
17.  
Informational Items and Calendaring Items  
- Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 3:30pm - CRA Board meeting - Council Chambers  
- Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 4:00pm - City Council meeting - Council Chambers  
- Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 3:00pm - TPO Meeting - Marion County BOCC Auditorium  
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - 4:00pm - City Council meeting - Council Chambers  
- Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - Veteran's Day - City Offices closed  
- Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - 12:00pm - City Council Workshop Re: Solid Waste Rate -  
Council Chambers  
- Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - 3:45pm - CRA Board meeting - Council Chambers  
- Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - 4:00pm - City Council meeting - Council Chambers  
- Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2025 - Thanksgiving Holiday - City Offices  
closed  
Fully Executed Contracts Under $50,000  
17a.  
17b.  
17c.  
Power Cost Adjustment Report - August 2025  
Monthly budget to actual report and Capital Improvement Project status report as of  
August 31, 2025  
18.  
19.  
Comments by Mayor  
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Mayor Marciano recognized School Board Member Lori Conrad for attending  
tonight's meeting  
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Mayor Marciano introduced Police Chaplain Joe Hassler  
Comments by City Council Members  
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Council Member Bethea expressed concern regarding the proclamation presented  
to honor the legacy of Charlie Kirk  
Council Member Bethea spoke in opposition of the proclamation presented to honor the  
legacy of Charlie Kirk. He expressed concern regarding past statements made by Mr.  
Kirk, and questioned if City Council has the authority to deny proclamations.  
City Attorney Sexton confirmed that City Council cannot prohibit the Mayor from  
issuing a proclamation.  
City Manager Pete Lee noted that City Council can issue proclamations as well.  
20.  
Adjournment  
Adjourned at 5:55 pm  
Minutes  
_______________________________  
Kristen M. Dreyer  
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Angel B. Jacobs  
Council President  
City Clerk