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Becky Burns, who identified herself as a High Springs property owner with a background in surveying and real estate, told commissioners she believes the Bridlewood developer failed to follow the city’s notice requirement (she cited “section 111505 notice”) and that several neighbors did not receive mailed notices. Burns also raised concerns about the use of a community development district (CDD), marketing language by local agents, and possible cultural- and wildlife-resource impacts on the project parcels; she asked that the commission not approve a CDD without fully understanding the arrangement.

Jameson (address given at meeting) urged commissioners to reconsider rejecting a state grant connected to grinder pumps, saying the city declined roughly $1,800,000 that would have required no local match. He said state statute 373.807 and existing city ordinances require certain properties to hook up to sewer systems when wastewater capacity is extended; he told the commission that roughly six to seven homes are within about 200 feet and could be affected. Jameson warned that refusing available grant funding could make future grants harder to secure and leave the city responsible for ensuring hookups.

Earlier in the meeting a commissioner moved — and the body approved — an amendment to the agenda to table a standalone wastewater discussion (new business item 2) until a future meeting when all commissioners are present and the consultant MidTower can present a workshop.

Brian Bisher, High Springs, reported that the Suwannee River Water Management District issued a request for additional information to the developer of Terra Forest West, listing 28 items required before project review. Bisher described the SRWMD action as a sign of increased scrutiny on water-quality and sinkhole-area development and commended the city and county for raising concerns about Mill Creek Sink and the Hornsby Spring watershed.

Commissioners said they would look into the notice and ordinance questions raised by residents and emphasized they will seek to ensure developers follow city regulations; no formal commission vote on Bridlewood, the grinder-pump grant, or CDD approval occurred at this meeting.

The public comments cited possible next steps: staff review of mailed-notice records, verification of CDD documentation and developer compliance, environmental and cultural-resource surveys, and follow-up with SRWMD on Terra Forest West filings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","January 9, 2025 High Springs City Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Residents asked the High Springs City Commission on Jan. 9 to scrutinize a proposed Bridlewood subdivision, a declined $1.8 million wastewater grant, and development filings affecting Mill Creek Sink.","taxTitle","High Springs, Alachua County, Florida","taxId",54325,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6395304,"High Springs adopts ordinance aligning Mayor’s Youth Council terms to school year",221,352000,573000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2101530-c27c823d4927e0608e5cee41c1ee5bfe&start=352&end=573","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2101530-c27c823d4927e0608e5cee41c1ee5bfe/thumbnail_352000.jpg","/articles/6395304/High-Springs/Alachua-County/Florida/High-Springs-adopts-ordinance-aligning-Mayors-Youth-Council-terms-to-school-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6395304-342580f3e2f869e6a93dd81d03d2cba9/orig.mp4?Expires=1773786366&Signature=ie8u81h31CvO4J4jpVD-bWUnJjWqhDVkEp-l~fJup9Qm~awaUxOYP3vQbAZWP~uqxhVu2F7-HmkPMnTiDnhs6V7Vi6SRS2VvSWpQE4U2~myljXZF-RgRqypbGERXtVkkOHMnmWB7ubI4x0d4tGHbU80GGnZfnTuemVpdExhvHZVfjY9X4wYHMWq8vlnLgK6Dpi415YAxyzcg1Zc3Oi0KxViiKLDxY9fTqeDcKQEy8qzX6AUEbtf3JroB5dJRmRlhXeSaBYrMXg0V06A7TJC9UVEmolrlSU~qL-AmORjUClOJAu00tYAXZruFpPQpHuvFlXEZ5frSBA3opuyYM22Lig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Commission of High Springs on Jan. 9 adopted Ordinance 2024-09, amending the city code so that terms for the Mayor’s Youth Council will follow the school year rather than the city’s calendar year.

City Attorney (staff) summarized the ordinance during the meeting’s agenda item on second reading, saying the change was requested by the youth council to reflect its academic schedule. The measure was moved and seconded by commissioners during the meeting and approved by roll call.

The change updates Article 5, Boards, Commissions, and Authorities, Division 7 (Mayor’s Youth Council), to align term dates with the school year. Commissioners present — Mayor Grunder, Vice Mayor Miller and Commissioner Bloodsworth — voted yes. Commissioners White and Howell were recorded as absent.

Supporters at the meeting said the adjustment recognizes the council members’ school commitments and is intended to make participation more practicable; no public comment was recorded on the ordinance at the meeting. The ordinance includes standard severability and effective-date language.

The ordinance will take effect as provided in the text. City staff did not state any additional implementation steps at the meeting.","The City Commission approved Ordinance 2024-09 on Jan. 9, 2025, changing the Mayor’s Youth Council term schedule so members’ terms follow the school year; the measure passed in a roll-call vote with three commissioners present voting in favor.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6395294,"Commission waives facility fee for MLK event; Parks & Rec to hold tree dedication Jan. 20",595,1536000,2131000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2101530-c27c823d4927e0608e5cee41c1ee5bfe&start=1536&end=2131","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2101530-c27c823d4927e0608e5cee41c1ee5bfe/thumbnail_1536000.jpg","/articles/6395294/High-Springs/Alachua-County/Florida/Commission-waives-facility-fee-for-MLK-event-Parks-Rec-to-hold-tree-dedication-Jan-20","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6395294-dacbaa436e24f67c43b9171c9f43f0bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1773786366&Signature=d2ObQ8JwKwW3a1kzdg96TAOuDbZ6kzFXisuITfTN5dcnnjWqCnNbHAtdr16HfZAS0pGUfiJdQjgIAzddzkMbl8QeMmoutVi79nWKq9cuuTAlq3NAnjDsv2Yv5lVVBkMkjqw-Nrm~YtXohVgKAQZFhhGWZIiDWpPyn725NBPHcKpxw6~8NL0xmUxAJ7Y58uF8JWI~vAhKFTOMtb6lHSBHQybVqkWqkI3EXEMYpoBENknSeUEn4wQdAoIevc0X53GLnBcmarfeWb4-8vQpSjEV9xdSuYeYRIpTPyt1O5bOlxzSnKdXw7ZrPULAQwkLo8Msc9xIsc8i7ZZbK9CWzdI4Pg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Commission of High Springs on Jan. 9 voted to waive the facility fee for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event organized by the Douglas Historical School Society Incorporated.

The motion to waive the fee was moved and seconded by commissioners and approved by voice vote. The event is scheduled for Jan. 20: participants will assemble at City Hall at 2 p.m., march to Catherine Taylor Park and then proceed to ceremonies at the Douglass (Douglas) Community Center at about 3 p.m.

High Springs Parks & Recreation representatives, including Jennifer Appleby and Linda Tanner, described a tree-dedication and shade-area project at Catherine Taylor Park that will be unveiled during the MLK commemoration. The plan calls for planting live oaks and installing benches and picnic seating in a shaded area adjacent to the playground and basketball court; Landscapes Unlimited was named as a supplier offering a discount. Parks & Rec said an arborist will provide brief instruction on tree planting and care during the dedication.

Parks & Rec also thanked Captain Kevin Pearson and the fire department for providing CPR training to staff; a free public CPR class is scheduled for Feb. 8 at the Douglas Center.","The commission voted to waive the Douglas Center facility fee for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event on Jan. 20; Parks & Rec announced a tree dedication (live oaks) and a ceremony tied to the march, plus scheduled a community arborist talk.","actionData","errors"]

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