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Michael Raysin

Fruitland Park City Commission: Commissioner, District 5

Seat as listed on the city's council page, read 2026-11-03.

Record

Meetings attended 15 of 18Arrived late 0Motions made 9Motions seconded 25Split votes 1Recorded no votes 0

Counted from the Fruitland Park City Commission minutes posted by the city, 2025-06-26 to 2026-10-08. Minutes post weeks after each meeting; the most recent meetings are not yet included.

Split votes and attendance (4)

2026-10-08 Vote
Split vote 4-1 on: "to DENY the final reading of Ordinance 2026-011. Mayor Cheshire called for public comments. James P. Logan, owner of property adjacent to the proposed annexation, expressed support for the project. He stated that, as a nearby resident, he would be directly impacted by the development and expressed confidence in the developer. He requested that the City Commission reconsider its decision to deny the annexation. Richard Wohlfarth, Developer, provided a presentation outlining the proposed annexation, noting that one parcel is a complete enclave and another is a partial enclave. He clarified that the Commission's consideration was limited to annexation of the parcel entirely surrounded by City limits. He discussed his collaboration with Mr. Logan and the City in securing property for a future water treatment plant and addressed existing water consumption and capacity. He indicated that land use and zoning matters would be presented for consideration at a future meeting. Mr. Wohlfarth noted that his team would be willing to meet with Lake County to support signalization at South Grays Airport Road and US 441. He requested reconsideration to table the item to the December meeting. Page3of8 October 8, 2026, Regular Minutes Mayor Cheshire expressed surprise that the annexation was placed on the agenda prior to the November 3 election, given the Commission's previously expressed concerns regarding Amendment 3. Commissioner Raysin expressed concern about the traffic issues that would be created by the proposed development. Mr. Wohlfarth commented that if the item were tabled, he would return to the commission with a proposed solution for the flow traffic. He acknowledged the issue with trying to get out onto US 441 from S Grays Airport Road. Mr. Raysin asked if there was any alternate access points. Mr. Wohlfarth said there may be an opportunity to use Register Road, and the developer would be amenable to making that connection immediately. Carl Yauk, 1123 Ritter Road, expressed opposition to the annexation and objected to tabling the ordinance. Mitchell Langley, 101 S. Valley Road, opposed the annexation, discussed ordinance adoption procedures, and referenced a recent annexation lawsuit involving the Town of Lady Lake. Mayor Cheshire asked City Attorney Geraci-Carver to explain the ordinance adoption process under Florida Statutes. Ms. Geraci-Carver stated that she was unaware of any statutory requirements inconsistent with the City's established procedures." Source
2026-01-22 Attendance
Recorded absent from the City Commission meeting (regular). Source
2025-10-23 Attendance
Recorded absent from the City Commission meeting (regular). Source
2025-07-10 Attendance
Recorded absent from the City Commission meeting (regular). Source

All motions made and seconded (34)

2026-10-08 Motion
Moved: "to DENY the final reading of Ordinance 2026-011. Mayor Cheshire called for public comments. James P. Logan, owner of property adjacent to the proposed annexation, expressed support for the project. He stated that, as a nearby resident, he would be directly impacted by the development and expressed confidence in the developer. He requested that the City Commission reconsider its decision to deny the annexation. Richard Wohlfarth, Developer, provided a presentation outlining the proposed annexation, noting that one parcel is a complete enclave and another is a partial enclave. He clarified that the Commission's consideration was limited to annexation of the parcel entirely surrounded by City limits. He discussed his collaboration with Mr. Logan and the City in securing property for a future water treatment plant and addressed existing water consumption and capacity. He indicated that land use and zoning matters would be presented for consideration at a future meeting. Mr. Wohlfarth noted that his team would be willing to meet with Lake County to support signalization at South Grays Airport Road and US 441. He requested reconsideration to table the item to the December meeting. Page3of8 October 8, 2026, Regular Minutes Mayor Cheshire expressed surprise that the annexation was placed on the agenda prior to the November 3 election, given the Commission's previously expressed concerns regarding Amendment 3. Commissioner Raysin expressed concern about the traffic issues that would be created by the proposed development. Mr. Wohlfarth commented that if the item were tabled, he would return to the commission with a proposed solution for the flow traffic. He acknowledged the issue with trying to get out onto US 441 from S Grays Airport Road. Mr. Raysin asked if there was any alternate access points. Mr. Wohlfarth said there may be an opportunity to use Register Road, and the developer would be amenable to making that connection immediately. Carl Yauk, 1123 Ritter Road, expressed opposition to the annexation and objected to tabling the ordinance. Mitchell Langley, 101 S. Valley Road, opposed the annexation, discussed ordinance adoption procedures, and referenced a recent annexation lawsuit involving the Town of Lady Lake. Mayor Cheshire asked City Attorney Geraci-Carver to explain the ordinance adoption process under Florida Statutes. Ms. Geraci-Carver stated that she was unaware of any statutory requirements inconsistent with the City's established procedures." Vote 4-1. Source
2026-10-08 Second
Seconded: "to approve the final reading of Ordinance 2026-016, as presented. Mitchell Langley, 101 S Valley Road, spoke in opposition to approving the ordinance at this time. Mayor Cheshire asked that monthly financial reports be provided to the City Commission. He also asked Ms. Manila about the audit, and she stated the auditors had recently asked for additional documents, but they are working to finalize the audit." Vote 5-0. Source
2026-09-10 Motion
Moved: "to approve Resolution 2026-046, as presented." Vote 5-0. Source
2026-09-10 Second
Seconded: "to TABLE the following items G, First Reading of Ordinance 2026- 012, and H, First Reading of Ordinance 2026-013." Vote 5-0. Source
2026-08-27 Second
Seconded: "to approve Resolution 2026-045 as presented. Mayor Cheshire called for a roll call vote and declared the motion carried unanimously, 5-0. (c) Resolution 2026-043, Extension of a Wastewater Treatment Agreement with the Town of Lady Lake Ms. Geraci-Carver read Resolution 2026-043 by title. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF FRUITLAND PARK, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CAPACITY RESERVATION AND BULK TREATMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF LADY LAKE, AND THE CITY OF FRUITLAND PARK; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Vice Mayor DeGrave asked whether the proposed benchmarks were reasonable based on the City’s current progress. Ms. Manila stated that they were achievable if the project proceeds as planned. Mayor Cheshire expressed concerns with the agreement, stating that the City had never indicated an intention to construct a new plant." Source
2026-07-23 Second
Seconded: "to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented." Vote 4-0. Source
2026-07-09 Second
Seconded: "to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented." Vote 3-0. Source
2026-07-09 Motion
Moved: "to approve Resolution 2026- 032." Source
2026-07-09 Second
Seconded: "to approve Resolution 2026- 033." Source
2026-07-09 Second
Seconded: "to approve Resolution 2026-035, rejecting proposals." Source
2026-06-25 Motion
Moved: "to approve Resolution 2026-030." Source
2026-06-11 Motion
Moved: "to approve Resolution 2026-027. Mayor Cheshire called for a roll call vote and declared the motion carried unanimously, 4-0. (b) Discussion and Direction re: Appointment of Someone to Serve as District 3 Commissioner through November 3, 2026 Election Attorney Geraci-Carver stated that someone could be appointed at any time to fill the vacancy. She noted that the Charter does require that someone be appointed. Mayor Cheshire thought it would be better to have someone appointed who is not a candidate for the district 3 seat. The City Commission agreed that door hangers would be appropriate to encourage interest in finding someone to appointment to the District 3 seat, serving on City Commission through the November 3, 2026, general election." Source
2026-06-11 Second
Seconded: "to approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-010." Vote 4-0. Source
2026-06-08 Second
Seconded: "to approve Resolution 2026-029." Vote 3-0. Source
2026-03-12 Motion
Moved: "to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented." Vote 3-0. Source
2026-03-12 Second
Seconded: "to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented." Source
2026-03-12 Second
Seconded: "to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance 2026-006, as presented." Vote 3-0. Source
2026-03-04 Motion
Moved: "to approve the second reading of Ordinance 2026-005." Vote 4-0. Source
2026-02-26 Motion
Moved: "to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented." Vote 4-0. Source
2026-02-26 Second
Seconded: "to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented." Vote 4-0. Source
2026-02-26 Motion
Moved: "to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented." Vote 4-0. Source
2026-02-26 Second
Seconded: "to TABLE thefirst readingofOrdinance2026-003." Vote 4-0. Source
2026-01-08 Second
Seconded: "to approve Resolution 2026-001, as presented." Vote 5-0. Source
2026-01-08 Second
Seconded: "to DENY the First Reading of Ordinance 2025-025, as presented." Vote 5-0. Source
2026-01-08 Second
Seconded: "to approve Resolution 2025-056, as presented." Vote 5-0. Source
2025-11-13 Second
Seconded: "to approve Resolution 2025-082, as presented." Vote 5-0. Source
2025-10-09 Second
Seconded: "to approve Resolution 2025-079, as presented." Vote 5-0. Source
2025-09-11 Second
Seconded: "to approve Ordinance 2025-022, on first reading, as previously cited." Vote 5-0. Source
2025-09-11 Second
Seconded: "to approve Resolution No." Vote 5-0. Source
2025-08-28 Second
Seconded: "to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote." Source
2025-08-28 Second
Seconded: "to approve Resolution No." Vote 4-0. Source
2025-08-28 Second
Seconded: "to approve the Final Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No." Vote 4-0. Source
2025-07-24 Second
Seconded: "to approve Resolution 2025-034, as previously cited." Vote 5-0. Source
2025-07-24 Second
Seconded: "to approve Resolution 2025-052, as previously cited." Vote 5-0. Source

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