Vero Beach public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved the August 22, 2023 regular meeting minutes and adopted the amended agenda, both unanimously. Council members also approved amendments to the Solid Waste Franchise Agreements, changing residential start time to 7:00 a.m. and stop time to 7:00 p.m., while keeping commercial start time at 6:00 a.m.; the motion passed unanimously. Earlier in the meeting, the FMIT Commercial Insurance and the 2023‑2024 wage reopener items were approved. The proposed zoning ordinance was discussed but not adopted, with a final public hearing scheduled for September 26, 2023.
- Approved August 22, 2023 regular City Council minutes (unanimous)
- Approved August 21, 2023 Special Call City Council minutes (unanimous)
- Approved August 22, 2023 Special Call City Council minutes (unanimous)
- Approved August 30, 2023 Special Call City Council minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted amended agenda (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Solid Waste Franchise Agreements – residential start 7:00 a.m., stop 7:00 p.m.; commercial start 6:00 a.m. (unanimous)
- Approved FMIT Commercial Insurance (approved earlier in meeting)
- Approved 2023‑2024 Teamster and IUPA wage reopener items (approved earlier in meeting)
City Council
The council voted 4‑1 to adopt the ordinance levying ad valorem taxes at a millage rate of 2.7680 for fiscal year 2023‑2024. It also voted 4‑1 to adopt the city’s annual budget for the same fiscal year. No decision was made on additional funding for MainStreet; the contract will be renegotiated before any extra money is allocated.
- Approved ad valorem tax levy ordinance at 2.7680 millage rate (4‑1)
- Approved annual city budget for FY 2023‑24 (4‑1)
Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary Advisory Committee
The Committee unanimously approved the August 2, 2023, meeting minutes with one correction. Members received updates on the bridge replacement project and the World War II Tribute. No new policies or budgets were decided upon during the meeting.
- Approved August 2, 2023 minutes as corrected (unanimous)
Utilities Commission
The meeting was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. No substantive decisions were made.
City Council
The City Council approved a contract with Underwater Engineering Services, Inc. for the Marina dry storage dock and dredging project. Council also voted to switch the Water Reclamation Facility project to a Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) model. Additionally, a letter regarding veteran health care services was approved for the Mayor's signature.
- Approved contract for Dry Storage Dock and Dredging Project to Underwater Engineering Services, Inc. (UESI)
- Approved switch to Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) project model for Water Reclamation Facility (4-0)
- Approved letter regarding health care services for Vero Beach veterans for Mayor's signature
Finance Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from the May 30, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of staff updates regarding the budget, water treatment facility costs, and grant applications.
- Approved May 30, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)