The City of Umatilla has a Council/City Manager form of government. City Council members and the Mayor are elected at large and serve two year terms. The City Council meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Umatilla Council Chambers at One South Central Avenue.
The City Manager oversees the following departments: Police, Public Works, Protective Inspections, Finance, Library, and the Volunteer Fire Department.
The Planning & Zoning Board reviews cases and makes recommendations
to the City Council.
A Special Master handles Code Enforcement cases brought forth
by the Code Enforcement Officer.
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Scott Purvis – City Council President
spurvis@umatillafl.org
H. Scott Purvis is the owner of Utility Technicians Inc. Water and Sewer Specialty Contractor. A resident of Umatilla for 30 years, Mr. Purvis has served on the Council since 2004.
A member of the Umatilla Masonic Lodge #65 and the
Umatilla FFA Alumni, Mr. Purvis held the position of
Umatilla Public Works Director from 1983-1988.
Mr. Purvis feels his knowledge and experience in the
Water & Sewer industry and in storm drainage can
benefit the city and feels growth management is the
most important issue being faced by Umatilla.
“ I moved here 30 years ago, raised my family
here and love it here.”
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 David
Adams – Vice President and City Council Seat #5
dadams@umatillafl.org
David Adams has been a life-long resident of Umatilla. Mr.
Adams is an electrical rebuilder and owner of Hank’s
Auto Electric. A member of the Umatilla Volunteer
Fire Department and Masonic Lodge #65, Mr. Adams has
served on the council since 1989.
Mr. Adams’ priorities are the youth of the community,
water and waste water, the airport, downtown redevelopment,
roads and streets and sidewalks.
“My desire is to help better the community.” |
 Peter E. Tarby – City Council Seat #1
ptarby@umatillafl.org
Peter E. Tarby is a real estate broker who has resided in Umatilla for 24 years. He previously served as Vice Chair of the Umatilla Planning & Zoning Board.
Mr. Tarby is a member of the Umatilla Chamber of Commerce and is a member of to the Loyal Order of the Moose.
Mr. Tarby said he was prompted to seek office because, “I have a vision of what our town can be.” The issues Mr. Tarby wishes to focus upon are better communications with the citizens of Umatilla and a revitalization of the downtown area.
” I want to see Umatilla become the pearl in the oyster of Lake County.” |
 Holly Curley – City Council Seat #2
hcurley@umatillafl.org
Holly Curley has been a resident of Umatilla for eight years. Mrs. Curley is the broker/owner of Holly Curley Choice Realty and is also a registered nurse.
Council member Curley belongs to the Umatilla Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Realtors, and the Florida Association of Realtors. She also serves as the 2008 President of two organizations: The Greater Lake County Association of Realtors and The Lake County Chapter, Women’s Council of Realtors.
Mrs. Curley was prompted to seek office through a desire to work toward smart growth in Umatilla and to encourage downtown redevelopment.
Council member Curley stated, “I am pleased to have been elected by the citizens of Umatilla to serve as City Council member for Seat 2. I will work hard to represent the needs and desires of our citizens while striving towards a bright future for our community!”
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 Ralph
Cadwell Sr. – City Council Seat #4
rcadwell@umatillafl.org
Ralph Cadwell Sr. has lived in Umatilla for 62 years. He
is a General Clerk with the Lake County Clerk’s
Office in Tavares. Mr. Cadwell has served on
the council since 2001.
A member of Masonic Lodge #65 and the Farm Bureau,
Mr. Cadwell’s areas of chief concern are upgrading
the downtown area, moderate growth and extension of
water and sewer services.
“My desire to follow in the footsteps of my
brother, Gwinn Cadwell, as well as the urging of my
friends, prompted me to seek office.”
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 Benita Dixon – Mayor
mayordixon@umatillafl.org
Benita Dixon is employed as a Membership Marketing
Manager for Citrus Council Girl Scouts. Ms. Dixon is
a U. S. Army veteran who has resided in Umatilla for
11 years.
Ms. Dixon is active in Umatilla Kiwanis, where she serves as a board member, and with Missions Without Borders.
Ms. Dixon has set projects for her term to include raising community awareness, conducting emergency volunteer screenings and developing service learning projects for community youth.
“I welcome the opportunity to serve as a liaison between the City Council and the citizens of Umatilla.”
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 Glenn A. Irby – City Manager
girby@umatillafl.org
Glenn Irby, formerly the Senior Director of Staff Services for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, is a native Floridian and has been a resident of Lake County since 1969.
Glenn has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of Central Florida, and a Master of Public Administration from Troy State University (Florida Region), Alabama.
Glenn has worked the majority of his adult life in Municipal and County government, serving as Finance Director, Interim City Administrator and Assistant City Administrator for the City of Tavares, and as City Manager for the City of Mascotte.
Glenn and his wife, Angela, are residents of Umatilla, along with sons Alex and Cody, who are attending Umatilla High School.
Glenn believes that growing a City can be good for its citizens, if the growth is controlled and development is required to pay its own way. His concerns are for the betterment of Umatilla in a well-rounded way.
Glenn has a liberal open door policy and welcomes citizen input on any concern or idea constructive to the general well-being of Umatilla. Please let him hear from you.
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