Council votes at a glance: consent agenda, assessments preservation, lien reduction, deputy mayor and committee appointments

The City Council recorded several formal motions and roll‑call votes during the meeting, all passing unanimously (5‑0):

- Consent agenda: Council approved the routine consent agenda by roll call earlier in the meeting.

- Resolution 2025‑172R (preserve uniform method for non‑ad valorem assessments): Staff said approval preserves the statutory option to use the uniform collection method under Florida Statutes (cited in staff remarks as sections 197.3732 and 197.3635); the resolution does not impose any assessment. Council approved the resolution 5‑0.

- Code enforcement lien reduction (1512 Connecticut Ave.): Staff described a long‑running enforcement case and said the property owner, Jamie D'Amico, had died and the executor (Melinda Chavini) brought the property into compliance. After discussion council approved reducing the lien to cover the city's administrative costs ($1,134.99) to be paid within 30 days; motion passed 5‑0.

- Deputy mayor selection: Councilmember Urban moved to retain Deputy Mayor Mary Gilbert as deputy mayor for 2026; Councilmember Paul seconded and the motion passed 5‑0.

- Committee and board appointments: Council reviewed assignments for a variety of intergovernmental and local boards (Education Foundation, MetroPlan, Osceola Chamber, Tourist Development Council, water cooperative/TOHO, veterans advisory committee, among others) and approved the slate by motion 5‑0. Council asked staff to confirm individual availability where appropriate.

The meeting contained other informational items and reports; no council votes failed during this session.