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Joseph Saunders

Minneola City Council: Councilor

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

Record

Meetings attended 48 of 49Arrived late 0Motions made 9Motions seconded 27Split votes 33Recorded no votes 8

Counted from the Minneola City Council minutes posted by the city, 2025-01-21 to 2026-10-06. Minutes post weeks after each meeting; the most recent meetings are not yet included.

Split votes and attendance (34)

2026-09-15 Vote
Split vote 4-0; the council to adopt the final millage rate of 5.400 for fl cal year 2026-2027 by Resolution 2026-18. Source
2026-09-10 Vote
Split vote 5-0; the council to table the hearing relating to Counci lor Yeager to the October 6, 2026 City Council meeting. Source
2026-08-18 Vote
Split vote 4-1; the council to approve Resolution 6-10 as presented. Source
2026-08-18 Vote
Voted no; the council to appro ve the Ace Hardware Site Plan with condition s: no outdoor display; Type E buffer; comply with staff conditions including utility easement recordation and lighting standards. Source
2026-08-18 Vote
Voted no; the council to approve Resolution 2026-13 Censuring Councilor Yeager. Source
2026-08-18 Vote
Voted no; the council to approve Resolution 2026-14 Censuring Councilor Saunders. Source
2026-08-04 Vote
Voted no; the council to place Resolution 6-13 and Resolution 2026-14, regarding the censure of Councilors Yeager and Saunders, on the August 17, 2026 City Council agenda for consideration. Source
2026-08-04 Vote
Split vote 5-0; the council to approve Item : Preliminary Subdivision Plat -The Palms at Minneola - Quasi-Judicial as presented. Source
2026-07-21 Vote
Split vote 4-1; the council to take a 5-minute recess. Source
2026-07-07 Vote
Split vote 4-1; the council to approve Item 11: Site Plan - Minneola Commercial - Quasi-Judicial as presented, subject to Planning & Zoning Commission's four recommended conditions including FOOT signal approval. Source
2026-07-07 Vote
Split vote 4-1; the council to approve Item 12: Preliminary Subdivision Plat - Minneola Commercial - Quasi-Judicial as presented. Source
2026-07-07 Vote
Voted no; the council to approve Item : Ordinance 2026-12 Charter Amendment-Term Limits -Second Reading as presented. Source
2026-06-16 Vote
Split vote 5-0; the council to approve Ordinance 6-11 on second reading, authorizing the sale of the City property with a modification allowing a purchase price reduction equal to documented gopher tortoise relocation costs not to exceed $70,000.00. Source
2026-06-02 Vote
Split vote 4-1; the council to table Item 9: Ordinance 2026-09 Annexation and Rezoning - First Reading and Item 10: Ordinance 2026- Comprehensive Plan Amendment - First Reading to the July 7, 2026 City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Source
2026-06-02 Vote
Split vote 4-1; the council to initiate proceedings to remove Planning & Zoning Commission member Calderon for cause. Source
2026-05-05 Vote
Split vote 4-1; the council to move Item 7: Contract - Pier Construction on Lake Minneola - Florida Dock and Boat Lifts from the consent agenda to be discussed separately before Item 12. Source
2026-04-21 Vote
Split vote 5-0; the council to approve Item : Site Plan - Whispering Winds Amenity Center - Quasi-Judicial as presented. Source
2026-04-07 Vote
Voted no; the council to approve Item : Purchase Request - Pier at Heroes Memorial Park- Florida Dock & Boatlifts - $166,373. Source
2026-03-17 Vote
Split vote 5-0; the council to approve Item 6: Establishment of Grant Program - Downtown CRA - Small Business Improvement Reimbursement with the inclusion of stump removal in the allowable types of improvements and removing the match requirements for loans up to $5,000. Source
2026-03-03 Vote
Split vote 4-0; the council to excuse Councilor Hernandez from the meeting. Source
2025-10-21 Vote
Split vote 4-1; the council to table Item 11: Resolution 2025-17 Special Exception for Convenience Store with Fuel Service to the next meeting on November 4, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., with no additional time extensions. Source
2025-10-21 Vote
Split vote 5-0; the council to approve Item : Ordinance 2025-11 Live Local Tax Exemption Opt-Out - Second Reading with the condition the language is clarified, ensuring it explicitly applies to multifamily rental units under the Live Local Act. Source
2025-10-07 Vote
Voted no; the council to approve the appointment of Mindy Bacon as the first alternate Planning & Zoning Commission member. Source
2025-10-07 Vote
Voted no; the council to approve the appointment of Nicole Marie Martin as the second alternate Planning & Zoning Commission member. Source
2025-09-16 Vote
Split vote 3-0; the council to excuse Councilor Flinn and Councilor Hernandez from tonight's meeting. Source
2025-09-11 Vote
Split vote 3-0; the council to adjourn. Source
2025-08-05 Vote
Split vote 4-1; the council to approve the City Manager's consent agenda. Source
2025-06-17 Vote
Split vote 3-0; the council to excuse Councilor Hernandez and Mayor Kelley. Source
2025-04-01 Vote
Split vote 4-0; the council to table Item 8: Purchase Request - Professional Services until the April 15, 2025, City Council meeting. Source
2025-03-26 Attendance
Recorded absent from the City Council meeting (workshop). Source
2025-02-18 Vote
Split vote 5-0; the council to approve Item 8: Plan Extension Request - Hills of Minneola Force Main Extension Construction Plan. Source
2025-01-21 Vote
Split vote 5-0; the council to discuss improvements at Trailbead Park and other City recreation areas at a workshop on February 11, 2025. Source
2025-01-21 Vote
Split vote 5-0; the council to approve the City Manager's consent agenda as presented. Source
2025-01-21 Vote
Split vote 4-1; the council to approve Item 12: Resolution 4-25 Variance - Condev Storage allowing signs three and four to be higher than 15 feet, sign number three, which is facing Publix, will have gooseneck light, sign number five will not be lit, sign number seven is a monument sign therefore does not require a variance however, the lighting will be low to the ground and facing the sign, no lights shining from the windows of the second and third floor on southeast and southwest corners, and install dimmers to turn lights down at 10:00 p.m. Roll Call Vote Serviss NAY Flinn A YE Kelley AYE Hernandez A YE Saunders A YE MOTION PASSED: 4-1 Item 17: Purchase Request-Agenda Management & Livestreaming Software Mark Johnson explained the different options available for both livestreaming and agenda management software. Public Comment J. Brian Miles, SouthLake.tv, explained what was included m the quote he provided for livestreaming. The council discussed several technical aspects, including the need for proper cybersecurity measures, ADA compliance requirements, and the ability to restrict access to the system during non-meeting hours. There was a discussion about potential viewership and the ability to provide on-screen graphics to help viewers navigate the agenda items. MOTION by Vice Mayor Serviss, SECONDED by Mayor Kelley to approve the purchase of livestreaming services from SouthLake.tv and agenda management software solution from CivicPlus, contingent on review and modifications from the City Attorney. Source

All motions made and seconded (36)

2026-08-18 Second
Seconded; the council to approve Resolution 6-10 as presented. Vote 4-1. Source
2026-08-18 Motion
Moved; the council to appro ve the Ace Hardware Site Plan with condition s: no outdoor display; Type E buffer; comply with staff conditions including utility easement recordation and lighting standards. Vote 4-1. Source
2026-07-07 Motion
Moved; the council to approve Item 12: Preliminary Subdivision Plat - Minneola Commercial - Quasi-Judicial as presented. Vote 4-1. Source
2026-07-07 Motion
Moved; the council to approve Item : Resolution 2026-09 Preliminary Fire Protection Assessment as presented. Vote 5-0. Source
2026-05-19 Motion
Moved; the council to appoint David Yeager to City Council Seat 3. Vote 4-0. Source
2026-04-21 Second
Seconded; the council to approve the City Manager 's consent agenda as presented. Vote 5-0. Source
2025-10-07 Second
Seconded; the council to adjourn. Vote 5-0. Source
2025-09-16 Second
Seconded; the council to excuse Councilor Flinn and Councilor Hernandez from tonight 's meeting. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-09-16 Second
Seconded; the council to excuse Councilor Flinn and Councilor Hernandez from tonight's meeting. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-09-16 Second
Seconded; the council to table Item 9: Resolution 2025-22 Vacation Rental Registration Fees until there was a full Council present. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-09-16 Second
Seconded; the council to approve Item 11: Proposal - Inspire Placemaking Collective - Minneola Cemetery Site Plan as presented. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-09-16 Second
Seconded; the council to approve Item 12: Proposal - Inspire Placemaking Collective- Chester Street Community Garden Site Plan as presented. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-09-16 Second
Seconded; the council to adjourn. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-09-11 Second
Seconded; the council to include a 5% increase to the City Manager's salary. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-09-11 Second
Seconded; the council to adopt the tentative millage rate of 5.500 for fiscal year 2025-2026 by Resolution 2025-18. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-09-11 Second
Seconded; the council to adopt the tentative budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 by Resolution 2025-18. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-09-11 Second
Seconded; the council to excuse Councilor Flinn and Councilor Hernandez. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-09-11 Second
Seconded; the council to approve Item 1: Resolution 2025-20 Final Fire Fee Assessment as presented. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-09-11 Second
Seconded; the council to adjourn. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-08-05 Second
Seconded; the council to award the bid to SCG Fields for the Trailhead Park Design & Implementation Project, with the inclusion of lights for the pickleball and skate park areas, subject to approval of a contract satisfactory to both parties, and subject to CRA and state approvals. Vote 5-0. Source
2025-08-05 Motion
Moved; the council to approve prebid services with Strollo Architects, not to exceed $60,000 and subject to City Manager and City Attorney approval, related to City Hall renovations.". Vote 5-0. Source
2025-07-29 Motion
Moved; the council to excuse the absences of Mayor Kelley and Councilor Flinn. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-07-29 Motion
Moved; the council to adjourn the meeting. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-06-17 Second
Seconded; the council to table Item 6: Ordinance 2025-07 Impact Fees- Second Reading to July ts' at 6:30 PM. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-06-17 Second
Seconded; the council to move Item 8: Status of Street Cleaning to be heard before Item 5. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-06-17 Second
Seconded; the council to approve the City Manager's consent agenda. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-06-17 Second
Seconded; the council to approve Item 7: Ordinance 2025-11 Live Local Property Tax Exemption Opt-Out -Second Reading. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-06-17 Second
Seconded; the council to excuse Mayor Kelley and Councilor Hernandez from tonight's meeting. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-06-17 Second
Seconded; the council to adjourn. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-06-17 Second
Seconded; the council to excuse Councilor Hernandez and Mayor Kelley. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-06-17 Second
Seconded; the council to adjourn. Vote 3-0. Source
2025-06-10 Second
Seconded; the council to excuse Councilor Hernandez. Vote 4-0. Source
2025-06-10 Second
Seconded; the council to adjourn. Vote 4-0. Source
2025-04-01 Motion
Moved; the council to table Item 8: Purchase Request - Professional Services until the April 15, 2025, City Council meeting. Vote 4-0. Source
2025-02-11 Second
Seconded; the council to adjourn. Vote 5-0. Source
2025-01-21 Motion
Moved; the council to approve Item 7: Ordinance 2024-26 Annexation & Rezoning - Grassy Lake Road & Citrus Grove Road - Second Reading - Quasi-Judicial. Vote 4-0. Source

Dated public-record events, each with its source. Opinions and private life are out of scope.