Anna Maria public meetings in 2025

Planning and Zoning

The board will consider a variance request to allow a retaining wall to be built within the 15-foot waterway setback at 853 North Shore Dr. The meeting also includes a workshop regarding the repair and replacement of bulkheads and seawalls.

• Variance request for 15-foot waterway setback for a retaining wall at 853 North Shore Dr
• Workshop on Chapter 110 Waterways Sec. 110-74 regarding bulkhead and seawall repair/replacement

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a variance to the buffer requirements for a paid parking lot at 105 Spring Avenue, allowing a 4‑foot fence on the residential side and a 6‑foot fence on Spring Lane. The board also scheduled a hearing on a variance request to reduce the 15‑foot waterway setback for a retaining wall at 853 North Shore Drive. Routine items on the consent agenda included approval of the November 19, 2025 minutes.

• Approval of minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting (consent agenda)
• Variance request to reduce the 15‑ft waterway setback for a retaining wall at 853 North Shore Dr (pending hearing)
• Approved variance for buffer requirements for a paid parking lot at 105 Spring Ave
• Conditional site‑plan approval for the paid parking lot at 105 Spring Ave, pending a recorded agreement
• Workshop on Chapter 110 Waterways covering repair and replacement of bulkheads and seawalls

Special Magistrate Meeting

The City of Anna Maria will hold a Special Magistrate hearing to review five code enforcement cases, including parking and sign violations. Two cases are cancelled, and three others involve alleged dumping and unpermitted pool dewatering.

• Case No. 251216-03: Sign violation at 107 Maple Ave.
• Case No. 251216-04: Alleged dumping of fill dirt at 777 Jacaranda Rd. and Bayfront Park.
• Case No. 251216-05: Unpermitted pool dewatering at 210 Coconut Ave.
• Case No. 251216-01: Parking violation on North Bay Blvd. (CANCELLED).
• Case No. 251216-02: Real estate sign in right-of-way (CANCELLED).

City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda

The newly sworn Anna Maria City Commission will elect its officers, adopt a consent agenda, and consider several quasi‑judicial variance requests. Commissioners will ratify the emergency Service Agreement with Goldman & Wolfe, LLC for finance‑department operational support. The meeting will also include updates on capital projects and special‑event fee waiver requests.

• Ratify Service Agreement with Goldman & Wolfe, LLC for hourly finance operational services
• Approve variance request for 853 North Shore Drive (15‑foot waterway setback) – no action required
• Approve variance and site‑plan approval for a paid parking lot at 105 Spring Avenue
• Approve Consent Agenda items: agreement with Goldman & Wolfe, CCNA Work Order #1 – Dredging and Marine Consultants, LLC, and fee waivers for Roser Church Bethlehem Walk and Privateers Christmas Parade
• Discuss schedule for January meetings and the BUILD Grant

The commission elected Charles Salem as Chair and Gary McMullen as Vice‑Chair (4‑0 votes). It approved the consent agenda items (4‑0). It approved a variance to the buffer requirements for a paid parking lot at 105 Spring Avenue, allowing a 4‑foot vinyl fence and authorizing a 26‑space commercial lot with lighting and coral‑style fencing (4‑0). No action was taken on the advertised variance for 853 North Shore Drive.

• Elected Charles Salem as Chair of the City Commission (4‑0)
• Elected Gary McMullen as Vice‑Chair of the City Commission (4‑0)
• Approved the December 11, 2025 consent agenda items (4‑0)
• Approved variance to buffer requirements for 105 Spring Ave, permitting a 4‑foot vinyl fence (4‑0)
• Approved site plan for a 26‑space commercial paid parking lot at 105 Spring Ave (4‑0)
• Approved lighting options and coral‑style fencing requirements for the 105 Spring Ave parking lot (4‑0)
• No action taken on the variance request for 853 North Shore Drive (advertised in error)
• Approved the City Hall Hardening Project, pier piling, utility upgrade, and stormwater improvements (informational update, not a vote)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold quasi‑judicial hearings on three variance requests: a 15‑ft waterway setback at 853 North Shore Dr, buffer requirements for a paid parking lot at 105 Spring Ave, and site‑plan approval for that parking lot. The board will also select officers and approve the minutes from the July and August meetings.

• Variance request for a 15‑ft waterway setback for a retaining wall at 853 North Shore Dr.
• Variance request to modify buffer and fence requirements for a paid parking lot at 105 Spring Ave.
• Site‑plan approval request for a 26‑space paid parking lot at 105 Spring Ave, including signage and drainage improvements.
• Selection of board officers.
• Approval of minutes from the July 16, 2025 and August 20, 2025 meetings.

The board elected Jeff Rodencal as chair and Christine Aaron as vice‑chair, each vote 4‑0. It rescheduled a waterway setback variance to Dec 22, 2025 and approved a fence variance for 105 Spring Ave, allowing a 4‑ft fence on the residential side and a 6‑ft fence on Spring Lane, vote 4‑0. The board also approved the site‑plan for a paid parking lot at 105 Spring Ave, conditional on a recorded agreement and required fencing, vote 4‑0, and adopted the consent‑agenda minutes for July and August 2025, vote 4‑0.

• Elected Jeff Rodencal as Chair (4‑0)
• Elected Christine Aaron as Vice‑Chair (4‑0)
• Rescheduled 15‑ft waterway setback variance to Dec 22, 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved fence variance for 105 Spring Ave (4‑0)
• Approved site‑plan for paid parking lot at 105 Spring Ave, conditional (4‑0)
• Approved consent‑agenda minutes for July 16 and Aug 20, 2025 (4‑0)

City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda

The City Commission will review several agreements, including disaster recovery services to ensure FEMA reimbursement and a compensation and classification study. The body will also consider fee waivers for numerous community events and adopt an updated employee handbook.

• Agreement with Summit Group for comprehensive disaster recovery services
• Agreement with HRCC for a Compensation and Classification Study
• Adoption of Resolution R25-826 Employee Handbook
• Fee waiver requests for 16 special events, including the St Patrick’s Day Parade and various bingo games
• Master agreements for Continuing Professional Services (CCNA)

The commission voted 5-0 to approve the November 13 consent agenda items, excluding the Garden Club fee waiver which was pulled for discussion. Later, the commission voted 5-0 to approve the fee waiver for the AMI Garden Club Plant Sale. A separate motion also passed 5-0 allowing Commissioner Arendt to appear telephonically.

• Approved consent agenda items (excluding Garden Club fee waiver) (5-0)
• Approved fee waiver for AMI Garden Club Plant Sale (5-0)
• Allowed Commissioner Arendt to appear telephonically (5-0)

City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda

The Anna Maria City Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes approving the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting, a 2025 lease agreement with the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, and restoration permit extensions for 875 North Shore Drive and 9805 Gulf Drive. The meeting also features a proclamation for 2025 Farm City Week, a capital projects update from the mayor, and opportunities for public, mayoral, commissioner, attorney, staff, and press comments.

• Approve October 09, 2025 City Commission meeting minutes
• Approve 2025 lease agreement with Anna Maria Island Historical Society
• Restoration Permit Extension Request for 875 North Shore Drive
• Restoration Permit Extension Request for 9805 Gulf Drive
• Capital Projects Update – Mayor/Jones

The commission voted 5-0 to allow Commissioner Arendt to appear by telephone. It also approved the consent agenda, which included the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes, a 2025 lease agreement with the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, and restoration permit extensions for 875 North Shore Drive and 9805 Gulf Drive. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved telephonic appearance for Commissioner Arendt (5-0)
• Approved October 09, 2025 City Commission meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2025 lease agreement with Anna Maria Island Historical Society (5-0)
• Approved restoration permit extension for 875 North Shore Drive (5-0)
• Approved restoration permit extension for 9805 Gulf Drive (5-0)

Evaluation Committee

The Evaluation Committee reviewed scores for multiple engineering specialties and selected the highest‑scoring firms. It decided to recommend specific firms for architecture design, civil engineering, coastal marine engineering, construction/project management, and other specialties. These recommendations will be presented to the City Commission on November 13, 2025.

• Recommend top 4 firms for Architecture Design: BEA Architects, GRAEF, ISS, STORYN
• Recommend top 4 firms for Civil Engineering: GRAEF, ISS, RESPEC, WSP
• Recommend top 4 firms for Coastal Marine Engineering: Dredging and Marine Consultants, GRAEF, ISS, WSP
• Recommend top 3 firms for Construction/Project Management: GRAEF, ISS, WSP
• Recommend top 2 firms for Environmental Engineering: GRAEF, ISS

City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda

The City Commission will consider approving the consent agenda, which includes minutes and a procurement policy, and will authorize an agreement with Halff Associates for a stormwater assessment.

• Approve September 25 and 30, 2025, meeting minutes
• Approve Resolution R25-825 City Procurement Policy
• Authorize agreement with Halff Associates for Vulnerability Stormwater Assessment
• Authorize Grand Tree Removal at 118 Maple Avenue
• Approve Restoration Permit Extension Requests for 756 Jacaranda Rd and 798 North Shore Dr

The commission voted 4‑0 to adopt the consent agenda, which included approval of the September 25 and 30, 2025 meeting minutes, Resolution R25‑825, a city block party, and restoration permit extensions for 756 Jacaranda Rd and 798 North Shore Dr. The commission also voted 4‑0 to authorize the mayor to execute an agreement with Halff Associates for a vulnerability stormwater assessment.

• Approved September 25, 2025 City Commission meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved September 30, 2025 Special meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution R25‑825 City Procurement Policy (4‑0)
• Approved special event: City Block Party (4‑0)
• Approved restoration permit extension for 756 Jacaranda Rd (4‑0)
• Approved restoration permit extension for 798 North Shore Dr (4‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute agreement with Halff Associates for vulnerability stormwater assessment (4‑0)

Special Magistrate Meeting

The Special Magistrate will hear five code enforcement cases at the September 16 meeting. Cases include an open‑container alcohol violation at Bayfront Park, motorized bicycle violations on the beach near 100 Spring Ave, improper parking on Jacaranda Rd, and an overgrown‑vegetation nuisance at 777 Jacaranda Rd. The magistrate may issue citations or orders based on the violations. The hearing can be attended by telephone or Zoom.

• Case 250916-01: Open container alcohol violation at Bayfront Park
• Case 250916-02: Motorized bicycle operation on beach near 100 Spring Ave
• Case 250916-03: Motorized bicycle operation on beach near 100 Spring Ave
• Case 250916-04: Improper parking direction on Jacaranda Rd
• Case 250916-05: Overgrown vegetation nuisance at 777 Jacaranda Rd

The Special Magistrate ruled on five code‑violation cases. Two cases (Roshely Marie Curet Silva and Landry H. Smith) were cancelled after the respondents paid. The magistrate assessed a $250 fine plus $100 administrative costs for Carter S. Green, a $75 fine plus $100 administrative costs for Benny Ozuna, and reduced a daily fine for 777 Jacaranda, LLC to $10 per day, resulting in a total payment of $480.

• Case 250916-01 cancelled after payment by respondent
• Case 250916-02 cancelled after payment by respondent
• Case 250916-03 assessed $250 fine and $100 administrative costs
• Case 250916-04 assessed $75 fine and $100 administrative costs
• Case 20250916-05 fine reduced to $10 per day; total $480 due

RFP

The commission held a bid opening for the COAM Pier Rebuild project. Ten bids were received on time, including Russell Marine LLC and others. The City legal team advised that bid prices would not be read into the record. No decisions, approvals, or votes were made.

City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda

The City Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance 25‑949 adopting the FY 25/26 budget with a millage rate of 1.65. It also approved variances for 102‑104 Tuna Street and 239 Willow Avenue, and authorized a paid‑parking site plan at 9806 Gulf Drive. Emergency Ordinance 25‑951 prohibiting swimming at Bean Point and several disaster‑recovery contracts were adopted. A request to waive $3,200.92 permit fees for 107 Tarpon Street was denied.

• Approved Consent Agenda (including minutes, emergency declaration extensions, resolutions, agreements) – 5-0
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance 25-949 FY 25/26 Budget – 5-0
• Approved variance request for 102-104 Tuna Street – 5-0
• Approved variance request for 239 Willow Avenue (no mangrove removal) – 5-0
• Approved site plan for paid parking lot at 9806 Gulf Drive – 5-0
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance 25-950 Public Improvement Revenue – 5-0
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance 25-951 prohibiting swimming at Bean Point – 5-0
• Denied fee waiver for 107 Tarpon Street – 0-5

RFP

The committee failed three motions to interview the top‑ranking firms or award the stormwater contract, each voting 2‑2. A fourth motion to schedule interviews for September 23, 2025 and to disqualify any firm that does not participate was approved by a 3‑1 vote. No contract award was made at this meeting.

• Motion to interview top three firms (Stantec, Cummins, Halfff) – failed 2‑2
• Motion to interview top two firms – failed 2‑2
• Motion to award Vulnerability Stormwater bid to Stantec – failed 2‑2
• Motion to schedule interview date Sep 23, 2025 and disqualify non‑participants – carried 3‑1

RFP

The Evaluation Committee is meeting to discuss RFP 25-009 for a Vulnerability Stormwater Plan. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• RFP 25-009 Vulnerability Stormwater Plan

The Evaluation Committee opened at 11:10 a.m. and reviewed four proposals for the Vulnerability Stormwater Plan, ranking Santec highest. The committee noted strengths and weaknesses of each firm. It reached consensus to continue reviewing the bids and to meet again on September 9, 2025.

• Committee agreed to continue reviewing bids and meet again on Sep 9, 2025 (consensus)

City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda

The commission adopted Resolution R25-818 to increase the stormwater utility rate, passing 3‑1 with Chair Salem voting no. It also approved the consent agenda items, including extensions of emergency declarations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton and an agreement with Schwalls Consulting. The board approved a contract with C Squared for swale maintenance services by a 4‑0 vote. Additionally, Commissioner Arendt was authorized to appear by telephone (4‑0).

• Approved consent agenda items (including emergency declaration extensions and Schwalls Consulting agreement) – 4-0
• Adopted Resolution R25-818 to increase stormwater utility rate – 3-1
• Approved contract with C Squared for swale maintenance services – 4-0
• Authorized Commissioner Arendt to appear telephonically – 4-0
• Announced Captain Romano as new captain for the City of Anna Maria sheriff unit
• Approved August 28, 2025, City Commission meeting minutes – 4-0

Special Magistrate Meeting

The Special Magistrate found Yash Panchamia violated the city’s dog‑on‑beach ordinance and ordered a total fine of $350 ($250 code violation plus $100 administrative fee). Hearings for Landry H. Smith (case 250819‑02) and Carter S. Green (case 250819‑03) were continued to September 16. No other business was acted upon.

• Imposed $350 fine on Yash Panchamia (case 250819‑01)
• Continued case 250819‑02 (Landry H. Smith) to September 16
• Continued case 250819‑03 (Carter S. Green) to September 16

RFP

The Evaluation Committee reviewed the two shortlisted firms, Inspire and Calvin Giordano & Associates, and members were split in their preference. No formal selection was made. The Committee expressed intent to reach out to Calvin Giordano & Associates to discuss future engagement after SB 180 expires. Attorney Vose advised the City not to proceed with any comprehensive‑plan changes at this time.

• Committee expressed intent to contact Calvin Giordano & Associates (no vote recorded)
• No firm was selected for the Comprehensive Plan Review (no vote recorded)

City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda

The Commission approved the consent agenda, which included fee waivers, a $25,000 grant, and extensions of emergency declarations. It also approved contracts for holiday lighting, City Hall hardening ($101,383.23), and debris monitoring, and authorized a waste‑management side‑door service amendment. The Paradise Found subdivision hearing was postponed to September 11, 2025, and the first reading of Ordinance 25‑948 (background checks) was approved. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes, emergency declarations, fee waivers, CPA agreement, zoning application, $25,000 grant) (5‑0)
• Approved postponement of Paradise Found Subdivision hearing to Sep 11 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved and authorized Mayor to sign 3‑year holiday lighting agreement with Shellard Lighting Designs, LLC (5‑0)
• Approved and authorized Mayor to execute City Hall hardening agreement with Best Home Protection, up to $101,383.23 (5‑0)
• Approved and authorized Mayor to execute debris monitoring agreement with Debris Tech (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to Waste Management contract to provide side‑door service to all residential properties (5‑0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25‑948 (background checks) (5‑0)

City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda

The commission approved the consent agenda unanimously. It also approved a proposed aggregate millage rate of $1.65 for fiscal year 2026 and scheduled the tentative budget hearing for September 11, 2025 and the final budget hearing for September 25, 2025. A motion to allow Commissioner Lynch to appear by telephone was also approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved FY 2026 millage rate of $1.65 and budget hearing dates (4-0)
• Approved Commissioner Lynch telephonic appearance (4-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the Chapter 98 Signs Text Amendment by unanimous roll‑call vote. The board also approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting, also unanimously. Both actions were recorded as passed without dissent.

• Approved Chapter 98 Signs Text Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Special Magistrate Meeting

The magistrate deleted Case No. 250715-01 after the payment was made. He ruled that Gregory Bertels violated parking code and imposed a total fine of $145.41. He also found Paula Andrea Ruiz Gonzalez violated a parks code and imposed a total fine of $345.41.

• Deleted Case No. 250715-01 (payment received)
• Issued $145.41 fine to Gregory Bertels for parking on right-of-way
• Issued $345.41 fine to Paula Andrea Ruiz Gonzalez for vehicle on beach dune

City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda

The commission approved its consent agenda unanimously (5-0). It then adopted Ordinance 25-946 for criminal background checks, Ordinance 25-944 to increase window signage allowance, and Ordinance 25-945 prohibiting holes on the beach, each with a 5-0 vote. No other actions were taken at the meeting.

• Consent agenda approved (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-946: Criminal Background Checks (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-944: Increase Window Signage Allowance (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-945: No Holes on the Beach (5-0)

City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda

The Anna Maria City Commission approved its consent agenda items, including extensions of emergency declarations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton, removal of three damaged trees, and the May 8 meeting minutes. Commissioners authorized the Mayor to sign a five‑year IT services agreement with Big‑Sur. They also approved a $239,500 demolition and debris‑removal contract for the City Pier with Quality Marine Construction and waived a $3,911 valuation fee for Roser Church. All actions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (emergency declarations, tree removal, minutes) – 4‑0
• Authorized Mayor to sign 5‑year IT services agreement with Big‑Sur – 4‑0
• Approved $239,500 demolition and debris‑removal contract with Quality Marine Construction – 4‑0
• Waived $3,911 valuation fee for Roser Church – 4‑0
• Allowed Commissioner Lynch to appear telephonically – 4‑0

City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda

The commission approved the consent agenda, including extensions of emergency declarations and removal of damaged trees, by a 4‑0 vote. They authorized the mayor to sign a five‑year IT services agreement with Big‑Sur, also by 4‑0. They approved a $239,500 demolition and debris removal contract for the City Pier with Quality Marine Construction, 4‑0. They waived the $3,911 valuation fee for Roser Church, 4‑0.

• Approved consent agenda items (orders 33‑35, 37‑39, tree removal, May 8 minutes) (4‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign 5‑year IT services agreement with Big‑Sur (4‑0)
• Approved $239,500 City Pier demolition and debris removal contract with Quality Marine Construction (4‑0)
• Waived $3,911 valuation fee for Roser Church (4‑0)
• Approved Commissioner Lynch to appear telephonically (4‑0)

City Pier Demolition and Debris Removal

The bid opening for RFP 25-001 City Pier Demolition and Debris Removal was held on May 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the City Hall Commission Chambers. One bid, submitted by Tangerine Group, Inc., was rejected. City Clerk Amber LaRowe will discuss the submittal with Mayor Short. No other bids or votes were recorded.

• Rejected Tangerine Group, Inc. bid (no vote recorded)

City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda

The commission voted 5-0 to allow Commissioner Lynch to appear by phone. It then adopted the consent agenda, which approved the April 10 meeting minutes, extended emergency declarations for Hurricanes Helen and Milton, approved the Memorial Day city event, and waived the fee for the July 4th processional. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Allowed Commissioner Lynch to appear telephonically (5-0)
• Approved April 10, 2025 City Commission meeting minutes (5-0)
• Extended emergency declaration for Hurricane Helen (Order Nos. 31 and 32) (5-0)
• Extended emergency declaration for Hurricane Milton (Order Nos. 29 and 30) (5-0)
• Approved Memorial Day city event application (5-0)
• Waived fee for July 4th processional application (5-0)

RFP

The City of Anna Maria held a bid opening for RFP25-001, the City Pier demolition and debris removal project, on May 16, 2025. Tangerine Group, Inc.'s bid was rejected. The City Clerk will discuss the submittal with Mayor Short. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

• Rejected Tangerine Group, Inc. bid (no vote)

City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda

The Commission adopted the full consent agenda, approving prior minutes, emergency declaration extensions, two special event permits, a contract with HR Ready, removal of two grand trees at 210 Crescent Drive, and an amendment to the DAVID database MOU. A motion to waive hurricane‑related permit fees was rejected 1‑3. Commissioners also agreed to shift the first monthly meeting to 1:00 p.m. and the second to 10:00 a.m. starting in May.

• Adopt consent agenda (3‑0)
• Approve March 27, 2025, City Commission meeting minutes (included in consent agenda)
• Extend emergency declarations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton (Orders 27‑30, included in consent agenda)
• Approve special event permits for April 27 Water Festival and May 3 Beach Wedding (included in consent agenda)
• Approve contract with HR Ready for confidential reporting hotline (included in consent agenda)
• Approve removal of two grand trees at 210 Crescent Drive (included in consent agenda)
• Approve amendment to MOU for DAVID database system (included in consent agenda)
• Reject fee waiver and refund request for hurricane‑related permit fees (vote 1‑3)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting and the February 26, 2025 meeting, each by unanimous vote. No other actions were taken; the board only discussed a Chapter 98 signs workshop but did not adopt any changes. The meeting was adjourned at 9:24 a.m.

• Approved December 11, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (9:24 a.m.)