Colonial Beach public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Colonial Beach Town Council will hold a public hearing and take council action on Ordinance No. 773, which amends Article 13 of the town’s Zoning Ordinance to change parking regulations. The council will also consider Ordinance No. 772, which amends the Capital Improvement Plan funding policy. Additional agenda items include a town manager update, presentations on a connectivity study, the Comprehensive Annual Audit Financial Report, and Colonial Beach Public Schools. The meeting provides time for public comment and routine consent agenda approvals.

• Ordinance No. 773 – amendment to Article 13 parking regulations (ZTA 24-02)
• Ordinance No. 772 – amendment to the Capital Improvement Plan funding policy
• Presentation: Connectivity Study Outbrief by Thomas Ruff (Timmons Group)
• Presentation: Comprehensive Annual Audit Financial Report by Aaron Hawkins (Robinson, Farmer, Cox & Associates)
• Presentation: Colonial Beach Public Schools update by Dr. Addo

Planning Commission

The Colonial Beach Planning Commission approved its agenda, introduced two new commissioners, and held a public hearing on two zoning text amendments. It voted 7‑0 to recommend the ZTA 25-04 amendment to Article 14 (site‑plan review) to the Town Council, and voted 5‑2 to defer the ZTA 25-05 amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance until the December 2025 meeting with the town attorney. The commission also asked staff to draft a zoning text amendment to permit communication facilities or cell towers in the Commercial General (C‑1) district.

• Recommendation to approve ZTA 25-04 amendment to Article 14 – Site Plan (vote 7‑0)
• Deferral of ZTA 25-05 amendment to Subdivision Ordinance – Review Process and Timing (vote 5‑2) to Dec 2025 meeting
• Request for draft amendment to allow communication facilities/cell towers in C‑1 zoning district
• Introduction of new Planning Commissioners Lauren Adams and Annemarie Bairstow
• Public hearing on ZTA 25-04 and ZTA 25-05 with community comments

The commission approved an amended agenda by a 6‑0 vote. It then voted unanimously to recommend approval of the ZTA 25‑05 subdivision ordinance amendment. The commission also authorized advertising a public hearing on ZTA 25‑06 to add communications facilities, limited to 100 ft height, with a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

• Approved amended agenda (6-0, chair Howell absent)
• Recommended approval of ZTA 25-05 Subdivision Ordinance amendment (6-0, chair Howell absent)
• Authorized advertisement of public hearing for ZTA 25-06 Communications Facilities (6-0, chair Howell absent)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and take council action on Ordinance No. 771, which amends Article 22 of the zoning ordinance to update tree‑preservation, trimming, and permit procedures. The meeting also includes three FY 26 budget resolutions that appropriate funds for water, sewer, and general‑fund capital improvement projects. Additionally, the council will consider a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an agreement for a closed‑circuit television (CCTV) system.

• Ordinance No. 771 – amendment to Article 22 (Chesapeake Bay Preservation District Overlay) for tree preservation, trimming and permit processing (public hearing and council action).
• Resolution #34-25 – amends and appropriates the FY 26 Water Fund for a capital improvement project.
• Resolution #35-25 – amends and appropriates the FY 26 Sewer Fund for capital improvement projects.
• Resolution #36-25 – amends and appropriates the FY 26 General Fund for capital improvement projects.
• Resolution #37-25 – authorizes the Town Manager to enter into an agreement for a closed‑circuit television (CCTV) system.

The council adopted Ordinance No. 771, updating tree protection requirements, with a unanimous 7‑aye vote. It also approved FY26 budget appropriations of $115,000 for the Dennison Well abandonment project, $234,000 for sewer improvements, and reallocated general‑fund surplus to capital projects. Additional actions included authorizing a CCTV contract, a public hearing on Ordinance No. 722, and canceling the December work session.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 771 (tree preservation) – 7 aye
• Approve Resolution #34-25, $115,000 water fund for Dennison Well CIP – 7 aye
• Approve Resolution #35-25, $234,000 sewer fund for three CIP projects – 7 aye
• Approve Resolution #36-25, reallocate general‑fund surplus to capital projects – 7 aye
• Approve Resolution #37-25, authorize CCTV contract for sanitary sewer inspection – 7 aye
• Approve Resolution #39-25, support legislation to prohibit hunting in Monroe Bay – 7 aye
• Authorize public hearing on Ordinance No. 722 (CIP funding policy amendment) – 7 aye
• Cancel the December work session – 7 aye

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on two zoning text amendments. The body will also discuss a proposal to allow communication towers in C-1 districts with a conditional use permit.

• Public hearing: ZTA 25-04 amendment to Article 14 regarding Site Plans
• Public hearing: ZTA 25-05 amendment to Subdivision Ordinance review process and timing
• Discussion on proposed text amendment for communication facilities/towers in C-1 with a CUP
• Review of 2025 Planning Commission By-laws for 2026 adoption
• Introduction of new commissioners Lauren Adams and Annemarie Bairstow

The commission approved the agenda unanimously and adopted the meeting minutes. It voted 7‑0 to refer Zoning Text Amendment 25‑05, which updates the subdivision ordinance review process, to the Town Council for final approval. It voted 5‑2 to defer Zoning Text Amendment 25‑04 on the site‑plan article until the December 2025 meeting. The commission also approved a motion to draft a C‑1 zoning amendment allowing communication facilities or cell towers.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Adopted meeting minutes (7-0)
• Referred ZTA 25-05 subdivision ordinance amendment to Town Council (7-0)
• Deferred ZTA 25-04 site‑plan amendment to December 2025 meeting (5-2)
• Approved draft C-1 zoning amendment for communication facilities/towers (7-0)

Town Council

The Colonial Beach Town Council will meet on Oct. 29, 2025 to consider a presentation on alternative funding for capital improvement projects by Ted Cole of Davenport & Company. The council will also vote on Resolution #33-25, which would cancel the scheduled work session on Nov. 5, 2025. Standard agenda items such as approval of the agenda, public comment, and adjournment are also included.

• Alternative Funding for Capital Improvement Projects – presentation by Ted Cole, Davenport & Company (Tab A)
• Resolution #33-25 – cancellation of Town Council Work Session on Nov. 5, 2025 (Tab B)
• Approval of the agenda
• Public comment period
• Adjournment

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss amending the FY 2024-2025 budget to cover an increased required local match for schools. The body is also considering appointments to the Planning Commission and a property lease to the County.

• Resolution #31-25: Appropriating $46,422 to the General Fund for the school's Required Local Match
• Resolution #32-25: Authorizing a lease to the County for the property at 225 Dennison Street
• Resolution #30-25: Appointments to fill Planning Commission vacancies
• Sewer plant update provided by Inboden Environmental Services
• Halloween Proclamation for October 31, 2025

The council filled two Planning Commission vacancies with Lauren Adams and Annemarie Bairstow (terms ending Jan 1 2027) and appointed Bill Malone to a new vacancy (term Dec 1 2025‑Jan 1 2029). It adopted Resolution #31‑25 to appropriate funds to close the school’s state‑match gap. It also approved Resolution #32‑25 authorizing the Town Manager to lease the 225 Dennison Street rescue‑squad building to the County for two years, with possible extensions.

• Approved appointments to Planning Commission: Lauren Adams, Annemarie Bairstow, Bill Malone (unanimous aye)
• Approved Resolution #31‑25 to appropriate FY 2024‑25 General Fund for school match gap (unanimous aye)
• Approved Resolution #32‑25 authorizing lease of 225 Dennison Street property to County (unanimous aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on ZTA 24‑02, a zoning text amendment to Article 13 that changes parking regulations. Commissioners will discuss the proposed changes and may take action on the amendment. The meeting also includes updates on a tree‑preservation amendment (Article 22), preparation of the 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan, draft revisions to Article 15, and review of the 2025 Planning Commission by‑laws.

• Public hearing on ZTA 24‑02 amendment to Article 13 parking regulations
• Draft amendment to Article 22 (Woodlot Management) – public hearing scheduled for Sept 11 2025
• Preparation of the 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan
• Draft revisions to Article 15 Site Plan and Subdivision Ordinance – state code updates
• Review of 2025 Planning Commission by‑laws for adoption in 2026

The Planning Commission voted unanimously (5‑0) to recommend the Town Council approve ZTA 24‑02, amending Article 13 Parking to omit the word “not” in General Requirements 6. The commission also voted 5‑0 to authorize advertising public hearings for ZTA 25‑04 (site‑plan regulations) and ZTA 25‑05 (subdivision ordinance regulations) at the November 13, 2025 meeting, keeping subdivision plat review for projects over 50 lots. An agenda amendment was approved and the minutes were deferred to the November 13 meeting.

• Recommended Town Council approve ZTA 24‑02 parking amendment (5‑0)
• Authorized advertisement of public hearings for ZTA 25‑04 and ZTA 25‑05 (5‑0)
• Approved agenda amendment moving Item 11.B after Item 9 (motion passed)
• Deferred approval of meeting minutes to November 13, 2025 (motion passed)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 7, 2025. Commissioners will consider items such as National Night Out and volunteerism, updates to park rules and signage, quarterly event planning, youth representation on the commission, and the event application process. The agenda does not list any specific decisions, only topics for discussion and possible council recommendations.

• National Night Out & PRAC Volunteerism
• Park Rules & Signage
• Planning Events for the Quarter
• PRAC Representation from High School and Elementary School
• Event Application Process

The agenda was approved by unanimous consent. Commissioners agreed to aim for volunteering at one to two community events each quarter. They decided to individually review park signage and bring observations to a future meeting. The commission also agreed to explore several quarter‑long event ideas and to follow up on youth outreach to schools.

• Agenda approved by unanimous consent
• Commissioners committed to volunteer at 1‑2 community events per quarter
• Commissioners will individually review park signage and report observations
• Exploration of quarter event ideas (leaf‑print activity, poetry night, singles mingle, etc.) approved
• Action to follow up on outreach to high school and elementary school for youth representation
• Agreement that understanding the town’s event application process is helpful

Town Council

The Colonial Beach Town Council will consider three resolutions: authorizing a up‑to‑20% administrative fee on delinquent personal property tax bills (Resolution #27-25), adopting the town’s 2026 legislative agenda (Resolution #28-25), and approving the use of $2,758,558.50 in unrestricted ARPA funds for wastewater, pump‑station and inflow‑and‑infiltration projects (Resolution #29-25). A public hearing will also be scheduled for an Article 22 Chesapeake Bay Preservation District overlay concerning tree preservation and permit processing.

• Resolution #27-25 – permits Taxing Authority Consulting Services to add an administrative fee of up to 20% to delinquent personal property tax bills
• Resolution #28-25 – adopts the Town’s 2026 Legislative Agenda
• Resolution #29-25 – authorizes use of $2,758,558.50 unrestricted ARPA funds for eligible wastewater, pump‑station and I&I projects
• Request for a public hearing on Article 22 Chesapeake Bay Preservation District overlay (tree preservation, trimming, permit processing)
• Public hearing on Resolution #27-25 (delinquent personal property tax collections)

The Town Council adopted Resolution #28-25, the 2026 Legislative Agenda, after amending it to include affordable housing under Economic Development & Tourism. They also approved Resolution #27-25 to allow an administrative fee of up to 20% for delinquent personal property tax collections. The council authorized the use of $2,758,558.50 in ARPA funds for consent order compliance, and approved advertising for a public hearing on ZTA 25-03.

• Approved 2026 Legislative Agenda (Resolution #28-25) with affordable housing amendment – vote 7-0
• Approved Delinquent Personal Property Tax Collection resolution (Resolution #27-25) – vote 7-0
• Authorized use of $2,758,558.50 ARPA funds for consent order compliance – vote 6-1
• Approved advertisement for public hearing on ZTA 25-03 – vote 7-0
• Motion to defer council action on Resolution #27-25 failed – vote 5-2

Town Council

The Colonial Beach Town Council will vote on Resolution #25-25 to set personal property tax relief rates for tax year 2025. It will consider a public hearing to authorize an administrative fee of up to 20% for delinquent personal property tax collections managed by Taxing Authority Consulting Services. The council will also decide whether to enter into an agreement with Playground Specialists Inc. to construct Azalea Park using $222,624 of allocated funds.

• Resolution #25-25 – establishes 2025 personal property tax relief rates (100% relief for vehicles ≤$1,000; 30.660% relief for $1,001‑$20,000)
• Request for public hearing to authorize up to a 20% administrative fee for delinquent personal property tax collections (TACS)
• Resolution #27-25 – authorizes agreement with Playground Specialists Inc. to design and build Azalea Park at Azalea Road and Stratford Street, cost $222,624
• Presentation of the 2026 Legislative Agenda covering wastewater, streets, erosion control, broadband, and other community projects

The council approved Resolution #26-25, authorizing the Town Manager to enter a contract with Playground Specialists, Inc. to design and build Azalea Park. They also adopted Resolution #25-25 setting a 30.660% personal‑property tax relief rate for 2025 ($248,228.42) and authorized a public hearing on a 20% fee for delinquent tax collections. Procedural motions to hold a closed meeting for legal consultation, reconvene an open meeting, and approve the agenda and consent items were also passed.

• Approved Resolution #26-25 authorizing Azalea Park contract (5-2)
• Approved Resolution #25-25 establishing 30.660% personal‑property tax relief ($248,228.42) (unanimous aye)
• Authorized public hearing on 20% collection fee for delinquent personal property taxes (unanimous aye)
• Approved agenda amendment to defer item “b” under closed meeting (unanimous aye)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous aye)
• Approved consent agenda, including minutes for June 30, 2022 and August 20, 2025 (unanimous aye)
• Approved motion to enter closed meeting for legal‑counsel consultation (unanimous aye)
• Approved motion to reconvene open meeting (unanimous aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment to update tree preservation, trimming, and permit processing rules in the Chesapeake Bay Preservation District. The body will also discuss and potentially act on draft amendments to parking regulations and the 2025-26 work plan.

• Public hearing: Zoning text amendment ZTA 25-03 (Chesapeake Bay tree preservation)
• Discussion: Draft amendments to Article 13 (Parking Regulations)
• Discussion: 2025-26 Planning Commission Work Plan Update
• Approval of May 8 and June 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Election of officers for vacated 2025 terms

The commission unanimously elected Nathan Howell as chairperson and Vicki Luna as vice chairperson for the remainder of 2025. It also unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 8 and June 12, 2025. The commission voted 5‑0 to recommend Town Council approve ZTA 25‑03 amending Article 22, with a note to consider increasing the fine for unpermitted tree removal. The commission also authorized staff to advertise a public hearing on ZTA 24‑02 (parking regulation amendments) at the October 9, 2025 meeting.

• Elected Nathan Howell as Planning Commission Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Vicki Luna as Planning Commission Vice Chairperson (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 8 and June 12, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended Town Council approve ZTA 25‑03 amendment with fine‑increase note (5-0)
• Authorized staff to advertise ZTA 24‑02 for public hearing on Oct 9, 2025 (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council approved the meeting agenda unanimously and then approved the consent agenda with a 5‑2 vote. A motion to separate two consent items was rejected by a 4‑3 vote, and a motion to remove Resolution #24‑25 from the consent agenda was also rejected. The Council adopted Resolution #24‑25, amending the FY 2025‑26 General Fund budget by adding $279,430.75 in carry‑over funds for the Azalea and Eleanor park projects.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (5-2 ayes)
• Rejected motion to separate two consent items (4-3 ayes)
• Rejected motion to remove Resolution #24-25 from consent agenda
• Adopted Resolution #24-25, amending FY25-26 budget with $279,430.75 for park projects

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review draft amendments regarding woodlot management and parking regulations. The body will also address its membership, officers, and updated work plan.

• Draft Amendments to Article 22 – Woodlot Management – Tree Removal and Trimming
• Draft Amendments to Article 13 – Parking Regulations (Zoning Text Amendment ZTA 24-02)
• Updated Planning Commission Work Plan
• Planning Commission Membership and Officers

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 9, March 13 and April 10, 2025 meetings. Commissioners voted 6‑0‑1 to authorize advertising a public hearing on the proposed Article 22 tree‑preservation amendment (ZTA 25‑03) to be held on September 1, 2025. Chairperson Thompson and Vice‑Chair Pat Kuhrt announced their resignations effective August 31, 2025.

• Approved agenda unanimously (7-0)
• Approved January 9, 2025 minutes unanimously (7-0)
• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes unanimously (7-0)
• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes unanimously (7-0)
• Authorized advertisement of public hearing on ZTA 25-03 tree‑preservation amendment (6-0-1, Commissioner Howell absent)
• Noted resignations of Chair Thompson and Vice‑Chair Kuhrt effective August 31, 2025

Town Council

The Mayor cancelled the scheduled work session for August 6, 2025 because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were acted upon. The next regular council meeting is set for August 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

Town Council

The Town Council approved the lease agreement for dock/pier construction on town property. It also adopted revised bylaws for the 2025 Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, appointed three members to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and amended the FY2025‑2026 budget for a water and sewer meter communications system. The council entered a closed meeting for legal and property matters and later reconvened in an open session.

• Approved Resolution #16-25, lease agreement for dock/pier construction (7‑0 aye)
• Approved Resolution #21-25, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission bylaws (7‑0 aye)
• Amended bylaws to retain Conflict of Interest language (7‑0 aye)
• Approved Resolution #22-25, appointment of three members to Board of Zoning Appeals (7‑0 aye)
• Approved Resolution #23-25, FY2025‑2026 budget for water/sewer meter communications system (7‑0 aye)
• Approved consent agenda items, including FY24‑25 fire department grant budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed meeting for legal and property discussions (7‑0 aye)
• Approved motion to reconvene open meeting (7‑0 aye)

Town Council

The council voted to adopt Ordinance No. 770, adding a definition for Floor Area Ratio and revising the private garage definition in the zoning ordinance. It also authorized an amendment to the TACS contract to include delinquent personal‑property tax collections, approved the ARPA fund appropriation (Resolution #18-25), and approved the Sewer/WWTP fund appropriation (Resolution #19-25) with a 5‑2 vote. Additionally, the council approved the signature‑card updates for town bank accounts (Resolution #17-25). The pier‑lease rent amount was discussed, and staff were directed to draft a revised lease for future action.

• Approved Ordinance No. 770 (7‑0)
• Authorized amendment of TACS contract for personal‑property taxes (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution #18-25, ARPA fund appropriation (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution #19-25, Sewer/WWTP fund appropriation (5‑2)
• Approved Resolution #17-25, signature‑card updates (7‑0)
• Directed staff to draft revised pier lease for next meeting

Planning Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda with a 6-0-1 vote, noting Chairperson Thompson was absent. The December 12, 2024 minutes were approved with a 5-0-1-1 vote, with Commissioner Long sustaining the approval because he was not a member at that time. No other actions were decided; the commission discussed potential amendments to Article 22 woodlot management and Article 13 parking regulations.

• Approved agenda (6-0-1, Chairperson Thompson absent)
• Approved December 12, 2024 minutes (5-0-1-1, Commissioner Long sustained)

Town Council

The Town Council approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It set a public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment 25-02 on June 18, 2025. The council directed the Town Attorney to add strengthened shoreline‑maintenance language, with action deferred to the June regular meeting. It also instructed staff to provide detailed plans and timelines for FY2026 capital‑improvement priorities.

• Approved agenda (unanimous aye)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous aye)
• Scheduled public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment 25-02 on June 18, 2025 (aye)
• Directed Town Attorney to add strengthened shoreline‑maintenance language (deferred)
• Directed staff to outline steps for all priority‑one CIP items
• Directed staff to prepare financial plan for mandatory utility CIP items
• Directed staff to create FY26 priority‑2 workplan for funded and unfunded items
• Directed Town Manager to provide timeline for completion of these items for August meeting

Town Council

The Town Council approved Resolution #14-25, adopting the fiscal year 2026 budget and allocating $136,535.11 of ARPA funds to cover a 2.5% cost‑of‑living increase for staff. Both Ordinance No. 767 (real‑estate tax increase) and Ordinance No. 766 (lodging tax increase) failed. The council also moved to a closed meeting and later reconvened in open session, with all motions passing unanimously.

• Approved Resolution #14-25, adopting FY 2026 budget and using $136,535.11 ARPA funds (unanimous 7‑0)
• Failed Ordinance No. 767 to increase real‑estate tax rate (failed)
• Failed Ordinance No. 766 to increase transient lodging tax rate (failed)
• Motion to enter closed meeting passed (unanimous 7‑0)
• Motion to reconvene open meeting passed (unanimous 7‑0)
• Motion to certify closed‑meeting proceedings passed (unanimous 7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission removed agenda item 6 for minutes approval by unanimous vote. Commissioner Long’s offer to attend Alliance Committee meetings was accepted. The Commission voted 7‑0 to recommend the Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA 25-02) to the Town Council. Commissioners agreed to add a work session on Article 13 parking revisions to the June 12, 2025 meeting.

• Removed agenda item 6 (Minutes approval) – unanimous approval
• Accepted Commissioner Long’s volunteer to attend Alliance Committee meetings
• Voted 7-0 to recommend approval of Zoning Text Amendment ZTA 25-02 to Town Council
• Agreed to schedule a work session on Article 13 parking revisions for June 12, 2025 meeting

Town Council

The council adopted Resolution #15‑25, the Colonial Beach Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2026‑2030. A motion to double funds for sidewalk repair was approved by a 6‑1 vote. Earlier, the agenda was amended, approved and the consent agenda—including several FY24‑25 budget appropriations—was adopted unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution #15‑25 Capital Improvement Plan (6‑1)
• Approved double funding for sidewalk repair (6‑1)
• Amended agenda to remove Emergency Management presentation (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including FY24‑25 budget appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 2 and April 16, 2025 (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission met on May 6, 2025 and approved the agenda as written. The April meeting minutes were also approved as written. The commission discussed several park rule topics but took no formal action. It recommended that proposed bylaws changes be forwarded to the Town Council.

• Agenda approved (no vote tally recorded)
• April minutes approved (no vote tally recorded)

Town Council

The Council adopted Ordinance No. 765, amending Article 17 of the town’s zoning ordinance. It also adopted Resolution #09‑25 to allocate surplus funds for the Capital Improvement Plan and approved the 2025 Bikefest application. Public hearings were scheduled for the FY 2026‑2030 CIP, the FY 2026 budget, and a one‑cent real‑estate tax increase.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 765 amending Article 17 of the zoning ordinance (unanimous 7‑aye)
• Adopted Resolution #09‑25 to allocate CIP surplus fund (6‑aye, 1‑nay)
• Approved the 2025 Bikefest application with adjustment provisions (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on May 7, 2025 for FY 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on May 7, 2025 for FY 2026 proposed budget and staff recommendations (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on May 7, 2025 for a 1‑cent increase in real estate taxes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved its agenda with a 6‑0‑1 vote. It voted 6‑0‑1 to authorize advertising a public hearing on the draft Floor Area Ratio amendment (ZTA 25-02) at the May 8, 2025 meeting. The commission also approved its revised 2025‑26 work plan by a 6‑0‑1 vote. No new business was presented.

• Approved agenda (6-0-1, Hutchins absent)
• Authorized advertisement of public hearing on FAR amendment ZTA 25-02 (6-0-1, Hutchins absent)
• Approved revised 2025-26 work plan (6-0-1, Hutchins absent)
• No new business presented

Town Council

The council amended the agenda to include the FY26 CBPS budget presentation and approved the agenda and consent items, including minutes from February 5 and March 5, by unanimous vote. Council members reached consensus to hold a public hearing on pier lease renewals at the May 21 regular meeting. The council also moved into a closed session for legal matters and later reconvened in open session, with all motions passing unanimously.

• Amended agenda to add FY26 CBPS budget presentation (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, including February 5 and March 5 minutes (unanimous 6‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing on pier lease renewals for May 21 (consensus)
• Moved into closed meeting for legal consultation (unanimous 6‑0)
• Reopened open meeting after closed session (unanimous 6‑0)
• Certified that only exempt matters were discussed in closed session (unanimous 6‑0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission approved the meeting agenda as written. The commission also approved the January meeting minutes as written. Bylaws changes were approved, and members Lisa Okes and Bill Taylor submitted resignations from the commission.

• Approved agenda as written
• Approved January minutes as written
• Approved bylaws changes
• Recorded resignation of Lisa Okes from PRAC
• Recorded resignation of Bill Taylor from PRAC