Zephyrhills City Council Advances Airport Grant, Approves Intersection Updates, and Discusses Event Permits

The Zephyrhills City Council convened on Monday, August 9, 2021, at Zephyrhills City Hall, addressing several key infrastructure and development items. Council President W. Alan Knight presided over the meeting, which included discussions on a Municipal Airport Improvements FDOT Grant Agreement and an amendment concerning the U.S. 301 / Pretty Pond Road Intersection.

Among the consent items, the Council considered the Municipal Airport Improvements FDOT Grant Agreement, identified as 24-21-05. They also reviewed Amendment No. 1 to JE TA 20-27, which pertained to the U.S. 301 / Pretty Pond Road Intersection. Additionally, the reassignment of the Angela Land, LLC Lease to B & H Construction of Central Fla, Inc. for the property located at 4538 Skydive Lane was on the agenda for approval.

A significant portion of the meeting involved a public hearing for the second reading of Ordinance No. 1420-21. This ordinance proposed amendments to Chapter 32 of the City's Code of Ordinances, specifically addressing 'Finance, Recovery of Court Costs, Consultants'. Council President Knight opened and closed the public hearing before the City Council considered Resolution No. 1420-21 on its second reading.

City Manager's Report included requests for alcohol approval for three special events: Music & Motorcycles, Paulie Palooza, and the Seafood Festival. The Planning Director also provided a report on the Zephyr Lakes Phase 4C Staff Report, and the Building Department gave an update on its activities. City Clerk Lori Hillman conducted the roll call, and Pastor Nick Deford delivered the invocation.