Edgewater public meetings in 2024

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution 2024-R-41 to exempt the city from the requirement to provide property tax exemptions for certain affordable housing as outlined in section 196.1978(3)(o), Florida Statutes. This is the only substantive item on the special meeting agenda.

• Resolution 2024-R-41: opt-out of affordable housing property tax exemption under Fla. Stat. §196.1978(3)(o)

Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will review several code enforcement cases involving property maintenance, parking, and business compliance. The agenda includes matters regarding residential violations and tree removal permits.

• Outdoor storage, property maintenance, residential parking, and inoperable vehicle violations at 400 S Flagler Ave
• Cannabis possession case at 111 W Turgot Ave Apt. 5
• Handicap parking violation at 217 Hubbell St.
• Tree removal permit matter at 2931 India Palm Dr.
• Business Tax Receipt and Certificate of Use matters at 1820 Hibiscus Dr.

The Special Magistrate approved the prior meeting's minutes, granted a continuance for a cannabis possession case so the defendant could obtain a medical marijuana card, and dismissed a handicap parking citation after the defendant produced his placard. Six other cases were decided in the defendants' absence, with violations found and staff recommendations ordered.

• Approved minutes of November 14, 2024 hearing
• Granted continuance in cannabis case 24-121595 to January 9, 2024 hearing
• Dismissed handicap parking case 24-121620 for Ron McNeil
• Found Diane L Barnaby in violation on 4 citations (outdoor storage, property maintenance, parking, inoperable vehicle) and ordered staff recommendations
• Found Dustin James & Makenzie Grace McConnell in violation for tree removal without permit and ordered staff recommendations
• Found Marjorie & Jeffrey Rector & Phyllis A Nichols in violation on 2 citations (business tax receipt, certificate of use) and ordered staff recommendations

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review several requests including a pool setback variance, commercial vehicle parking variances, and a conditional use permit. The board will also consider amending the Comprehensive Plan and rezoning three parcels from Commercial to Medium Density Residential.

• Variance for 5’ rear setback for an in-ground pool at 1408 2nd Street
• Variances for commercial vehicle parking at 301 Mango Tree Drive
• Conditional Use Permit for a fenced parking area at 301 Mango Tree Drive
• Comprehensive Plan amendment for three parcels east of Edgewater Drive
• Rezoning from B-3 Highway Commercial to R-4 Medium Density Residential for three parcels

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will discuss board bylaws and receive a presentation on city developments. Members will also review the status of CRA funds intended to create a Main Street on Park Avenue.

• Discussion of Economic Development Board Bylaws (AR-2024-1182)
• Presentation by Development Services Director regarding developments within the City (AR-2024-1181)
• Status update on CRA funds for a Main Street on Park Avenue (AR-2024-1183)

City Council

The City Council will hold second readings on several rezonings, including a 42+ acre property at 3145, 3149, and 3199 West Indian River Boulevard from County A-3 to City BPUD. First readings include a citywide moratorium on annexations and rezoning, a building permit moratorium within the Florida Shores Drainage Basin, and multiple property rezonings and annexations. The council will also consider a $20 million utility revenue note for the new Public Works Complex and a final plat for Edgewater Preserve Phase Two.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-O-43: Rezone 42+ acres at 3145, 3149, 3199 West Indian River Blvd from County A-3 to City BPUD
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-O-62: Citywide moratorium on annexations, rezonings, comprehensive plan amendments, site plans, and plats
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-O-63: Building permit moratorium within the Florida Shores Drainage Basin
• Resolution 2024-R-39: Authorize $20,000,000 utility system revenue note for the Public Works Complex
• Final Plat approval for Edgewater Preserve Phase Two (west of Volco Road)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will meet to formally adopt the results of the November 5, 2024 General Election. The meeting includes the swearing-in of two new council members and the presentation of plaques to outgoing members.

• Resolution No. 2024-R-38: Adopting November 5, 2024 General Election results
• Swearing in of District 2 Councilman Mike Thomas
• Swearing in of District 4 Councilman Rob Wilkie
• Plaque presentations to outgoing Councilwoman Gigi Bennington and Councilman Jonah Powers

City Council

The City Council is hosting a Town Hall meeting to discuss stormwater and flooding concerns. The event will take place at Bella Vista Baptist Church.

• Discussion on stormwater/flooding concerns at Bella Vista Baptist Church (3232 S. Ridgewood Avenue)

Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate approved the September 12, 2024 minutes and extended the compliance date for one inoperable vehicle case to November 24, 2024. For 15 new business cases where no one appeared, the Magistrate found the properties in violation and ordered staff recommendations, including fines and liens.

• Approved minutes of September 12, 2024 hearing
• Extended compliance date for 3119 Unity Tree Dr. inoperable vehicle case to November 24, 2024
• Found 15 properties in violation and ordered staff recommendations (no one appeared)
• Violations include property maintenance, inoperable vehicles, outdoor storage, and more

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board holds public hearings on a proposed city-wide moratorium on annexations, rezoning, comprehensive plan amendments, and site/plat approvals, as well as a separate building permit moratorium in the Florida Shores Drainage Basin. Also considered are multiple variance requests, a conditional use permit for outdoor storage, and a rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment for several parcels on Edgewater Drive.

• City-wide moratorium on annexations, rezoning, comprehensive plan amendments, site plans, preliminary plats, and final plats (AR-2024-1157)
• Building permit moratorium within the Florida Shores Drainage Basin (AR-2024-1158)
• Variance request at 2109 Juniper Drive for increased buildable area, second driveway, and reduced rear setback
• Variance request at 1901 South Riverside Drive for reduced setback from mean high-water line for a swimming pool
• Rezoning of 0.683 acres at Jones Fish Camp Road from Volusia County Resource Corridor to City MUPUD (RZ-2410)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several land use amendments, rezonings, and annexations. The body is also reviewing contracts for public works, police equipment, and a search firm for a new City Manager.

• Contract award of $996,522.25 to A.G. Pifer Construction, Inc. for Hawks Park Pickleball Courts Phase 1
• First reading of ordinances for annexation and rezoning of 22.97+ acres on Carol Ann Drive
• Second reading of rezoning for 42+ acres at 3145, 3149, and 3199 West Indian River Boulevard
• Proposal for a 196-unit build-to-rent residential development north of Jones Fish Camp Road
• Approval of Final Year End Budget appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

City Council - Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop on November 7, 2024, to discuss a proposed moratorium. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 pm in the Council Chambers.

• Workshop to discuss proposed moratorium
• Meeting date: November 7, 2024
• Meeting time: 4:00 pm
• Location: Council Chambers, 104 N. Riverside Drive

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will review the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Members will discuss property acquisition targets on W Park Avenue and a proposed property tax abatement for Incertec.

• Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) presentation
• Guidance on property acquisitions along W Park Avenue for a "main street"
• Proposed property tax abatement for Incertec

Recreation & Cultural Services Board

The Edgewater Recreation & Cultural Services Board will meet to approve past minutes, reappoint a board member, and hear requests to use Whistle Stop Park’s volleyball court. The board will also discuss upcoming holiday events and receive department reports.

• Tiffany Sudakis reappointment to the board
• Burns Science & Technology Charter School request to use Whistle Stop Park volleyball court
• Holiday Light Decorating Contest entry form review
• Light Up the Night event scheduled for November 30
• Christmas Parade scheduled for December 14

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Edgewater Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a public hearing to adopt Resolution 2024-CRA-01, which sets the preliminary proposed budget for fiscal year 2024‑2025. The board will discuss and vote on the budget during this meeting.

• Resolution 2024-CRA-01: Adopt preliminary CRA budget for FY 2024‑2025

City Council

The City Council will discuss several land use amendments and annexations, including properties on Carol Ann Drive and Jones Fish Camp Road. The body is also reviewing contracts for hurricane debris services and a new Public Works Facility.

• Annexation and rezoning of 22.97+ acres on Carol Ann Drive to Mixed Use Planned Unit Development
• Annexation of parcels at the end of Jones Fish Camp Road
• Authorization to accept $69,287.13 settlement for PGIT Claim # 393584
• Resolution No. 2024-R-33 to waive building permit fees for 60 days for hurricane repairs
• Approval of Major Site Plan for new Public Works Facility at 300 Dale Avenue

Planning and Zoning Board

The Edgewater Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024 was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. No decisions or discussions will take place.

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for October 7, 2024, has been postponed due to Hurricane Milton. The meeting is rescheduled for October 21, 2024.

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Edgewater Community Redevelopment Agency board meeting scheduled for October 7, 2024 was postponed because of Hurricane Milton. The meeting is now rescheduled for October 21, 2024. No other agenda items were listed.

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special emergency meeting to affirm the State of Emergency issued for Hurricane Milton.

• Affirmation of State of Emergency for Hurricane Milton

City Council - Workshop

The Edgewater City Council will hold a workshop on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed new Public Works Facility. No specific decisions or actions are listed on the agenda. The notice provides ADA assistance contact information for participants who need accommodations.

• Discussion of the new Public Works Facility

City Council - Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss various planning-related code updates. The session is focused on reviewing specific regulatory topics.

• Feather Flags
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Tree Calculation
• Cross Connectivity
• Lot line adjustment process

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special emergency meeting to affirm a State of Emergency. This action relates to Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.

• Affirmation of State of Emergency for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine

City Council

The City Council will vote on final millage rates for the operating budget, animal shelter, and parks, as well as approve the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. The body will also consider a traffic agreement and site plan for a 196-unit residential development.

• Final operating millage rate for FY 2025
• Final debt service millage rate for the Animal Shelter FY 2025
• Final debt service millage rate for the GO for Parks FY 2025
• Final Original Operating Budget FY 25
• Proportionate Share Traffic Agreement for 196-unit build-to-rent development north of Jones Fish Camp Road

City Council - Workshop

The City Council will meet for a workshop to discuss Deering Park Utilities. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding Deering Park Utilities

City Council - Special Meeting

The Edgewater City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss flooding concerns and potential solutions, consider a building moratorium, and decide whether to conduct a nationwide search for a new City Manager. The meeting will also include a discussion on employment contract severance payout and a bid packet and contract related to NSB.

• Discussion of flooding concerns and steps to resolve them
• Consideration of a building moratorium
• Determination on nationwide search for a new City Manager
• Employment contract severance payout
• NSB bid packet and contract

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will meet to determine whether to conduct a nationwide search for a new City Manager. The agenda also lists items related to an employment contract and severance payout.

• Discussion on nationwide search for new City Manager
• Employment Contract
• Severance Payout
• NSB Bid Packet and Contract

Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will review orders in compliance and new business regarding city code violations. The meeting focuses on property maintenance, zoning, and parking issues at various Edgewater addresses.

• Property maintenance case for 618 N Ridgewood Ave
• Easement and inoperable vehicle cases for 2403 Orange Tree Dr.
• Business tax receipt and certificate of use cases for 2024 Guava Dr.
• Nuisance grass/weeds case for 222 N Ridgewood Ave
• Prohibited signs case for 134 Jones Fish Camp Rd.

The Special Magistrate heard code enforcement cases, finding several properties in violation. For 2024 Guava Dr., the magistrate upheld a business tax receipt violation and granted a 30-day extension for a certificate of use violation, with a new compliance date of October 12, 2024. Other cases were resolved with findings of violation, including one citation waived for a property now in compliance. Cases where no one appeared were ruled in violation by default, with staff recommendations ordered.

• Upheld business tax receipt violation for CDK Holdings 2 LLC at 2024 Guava Dr.
• Granted 30-day extension for certificate of use violation at 2024 Guava Dr., new compliance date Oct 12, 2024
• Found 2425 Pine Tree Dr. in violation of parking easement code, upheld staff recommendations
• Waived trailer storage citation for 502 Sandpiper Ct. after property came into compliance
• Found properties in violation by default for no-shows, ordered staff recommendations (multiple cases)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on several variance requests, site plans, and land use amendments. The meeting includes proposals for new city infrastructure and the annexation of properties into city limits.

• Major Site Plan for a new Public Works Facility at 300 Dale Avenue
• Annexation requests for 2.72 acres at 267 Carol Ann Drive and parcels at Jones Fish Camp Road
• Rezoning of 14.128 acres south of S.R. 442 and west of Old Mission Road to B-3 Highway Commercial
• Rezoning of 22.97+ acres on Carol Ann Drive to Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (MUPUD)
• Final Plat approval for Edgewater Preserve Phase Two west of Volco Road

City Council

The Edgewater City Council will meet to decide on the 2024-2025 operating budget, millage rates, and several ordinances, including impact fee updates and rezoning requests for over 170 acres. The meeting will also ratify collective bargaining agreements for firefighters and police officers.

• $448,800 contract for Replacement of Well 9 at Alan R. Thomas Water Treatment Plant
• 2024-2025 tentative operating millage rate and animal shelter debt service millage
• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-O-19 amending Development/Impact Fees
• First readings for 7 land-use changes: 115± acres rezoning east of Volco Road, 42+ acres BPUD at 3145-3199 West Indian River Boulevard, and others
• Ratification of IAFF Local 4575 and PBA collective bargaining agreements

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The body will consider reimbursement requests for medium scale facade improvement grants.

• Grant reimbursement request for Lilly Rose Cafe at 613 N. Ridgewood Avenue
• Grant reimbursement request for Sparks and Stimson, LLC at 919 S. Ridgewood Ave.

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will meet to approve minutes from May 1, select a new chair and vice-chair, and discuss the Edgewater Village presentation.

• Approval of May 1, 2024 minutes
• Board Chair Selection
• Board Vice-Chair Selection
• Presentation - Edgewater Village

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several variance requests and zoning changes, including a major traffic and site‑plan approval for a 196‑unit build‑to‑rent project in the Edgewater River Oaks Planned Unit Development. Other items include multiple residential accessory‑building variances, a swimming‑pool variance, and two zoning‑map amendments. No old business or procedural items are pending.

• VA-2413: variance for a 788‑sq‑ft detached garage at 1719 South Riverside Drive
• VA-2414: variance for a swimming pool 20 ft from the Mean High‑Water Line at 166 E. Cory Drive
• VA-2415: multiple variances for a detached garage at 3032 Unity Tree Drive
• SP-2319: approval of a Proportionate Share Traffic Agreement and Major Site Plan for a 196‑unit build‑to‑rent development north of Jones Fish Camp Road
• RZ-2409: zoning map amendment from B‑3 Highway Commercial to R‑3 Residential for parcels on Palm Breeze Drive

City Council - Workshop

The City Council is meeting for a workshop to review the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• FY 25 Budget Recap

Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate

The Edgewater Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate meeting will consider compliance orders for multiple cited properties. Each case lists a citation number, address, and the specific municipal code section being enforced. The board will issue orders in compliance for each listed case.

• Case 24-120952 – Citation 0777 (Pogany) – 1952 Guava Dr. – Sec. 11-9 Certificate of Use
• Case 24-121169 – Citation 0621 (Hazelwood) – 2821 India Palm Dr. – Sec. 10-115 Parking Residential
• Case 24-121209 – Citation 0782 (Pogany) – 552 La Jardin – Sec. 21-53.11 Enforcement
• Case 24-120746 – Citation 0770 (Pogany) – 3119 Unity Tree Dr. – Sec. 10-113 Inoperable/Wrecked Vehicles
• Case 24-121040 – Citation 0778 (Pogany) – 3404 India Palm Dr. – Sec. 10-207 Accessory Structures

Special Magistrate Jacob Schumer approved the July 1, 2024 minutes with corrections to two prior case findings. In new business, the Magistrate reviewed 20 code enforcement cases where no one appeared for the hearing. The Magistrate found all 20 properties in violation and ordered staff recommendations for penalties, including fines and liens, as allowed by city ordinance.

• Approved July 1, 2024 minutes with corrections to cases 7b and 7c
• Found 20 properties in violation for failure to appear at hearing
• Ordered staff recommendations for penalties on 20 cases
• Case 24-120746 (3119 Unity Tree Dr.) found in violation
• Case 24-121040 (3404 India Palm Dr.) found in violation
• Case 24-121088 (104 N Park Pl) found in violation
• Case 24-121102 A/B (1914 Sabal Palm Dr.) found in violation
• Case 24-121105 A/B (3040 Mango Tree Dr.) found in violation

City Council

The City Council will hold second readings for ordinances regulating food trucks and amending the Land Development Code. The body is also reviewing several professional service contracts and updates to the city's fee schedule.

• 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 2024-O-38 to regulate Food Trucks
• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-O-34 regarding Land Development Code text amendments
• Resolution No. 2024-R-12 to modify the Schedule of Fees/Rates
• Contracts for Arborist Services (YBE Consulting, Inc. and Chen Moore and Associates) and FEMA Technical Assistance
• Presentation on the Shared Use Non-motorized (SUN) Trail Design from Roberts Rd to Dale St.

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a public hearing regarding a grant reimbursement request. The meeting also includes a report from the Department Director.

• Public hearing for Medium Scale Façade Improvement Grant Reimbursement Request for Salty Dog Car Wash (Ethan Malecki) at 606 N. Ridgewood Avenue

Recreation & Cultural Services Board

The Recreation & Cultural Services Board will convene to approve minutes from its April 24, 2024 meeting and receive reports from the Parks & Recreation Department and Event Coordinator. No substantive decisions or votes are listed on this procedural agenda.

The Recreation & Cultural Services Board approved the minutes from its April 24, 2024 meeting unanimously. No old or new business was discussed. The board heard the Parks & Recreation Director's report on department activities, including construction projects, a pickleball project, and upcoming events. The next meeting was scheduled for October 16, 2024.

• Approved April 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will consider setting the maximum millage levy for the Edgewater Operating Fiscal Year 2024-2025, as well as for the Edgewater I & S 2005 and 2016 funds for the same period.

• Maximum Millage Levy - Edgewater Operating FY 2024-2025 (AR-2024-930)
• Maximum Millage - Edgewater I & S 2005 FY 2024-2025 (AR-2024-931)
• Maximum Millage - Edgewater I & S 2016 FY 2024-2025 (AR-2024-932)

City Council - Workshop

The City Council will conduct a workshop to discuss impact fees and governmental funds. These sessions are designed for presentations and discussion regarding the city budget.

• Impact Fee workshop
• Presentation and discussion of Governmental Funds

City Council - Workshop

The Edgewater City Council will hold the second of two workshops on July 15, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The workshop will feature a presentation on the Extraordinary Circumstances and Impact Fee Study, followed by public comment. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Presentation on Extraordinary Circumstances and Impact Fee Study
• Public comment period

Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will review several code enforcement cases involving property maintenance, accessory structures, and business requirements. The agenda includes hearings for various properties located on Ridgewood Ave, Juniper Dr, and other local streets.

• Accessory structure compliance at 3012 Woodland Dr.
• Roof, drainage, and refuse issues at 2311 S Ridgewood Ave.
• Property maintenance and neglected premises at 3315 Juniper Dr.
• Business tax receipt and fire safety standards at 607 N Ridgewood Ave.
• Handicap parking compliance at 2075 Knittle Cir.

Special Magistrate Jacob Schumer heard several code enforcement cases, finding some properties in violation while clearing others. For several cases where the alleged violators failed to appear, the Magistrate ordered the staff recommendations for penalties.

• Found Pelican Plaza LLC in violation of Sec. 10-224 (Roofs and Drainage); upheld fine and Sept. 1 compliance deadline
• Found Pelican Plaza LLC not in violation of Sec. 10-500 (Minimum Standards), Sec. 10-100 (Damaging Ground Cover), and Sec. 21-34.05 (Refuse & Dumpsters)
• Found Pelican Plaza LLC in violation of Sec. 7-1.105.1 (Permit Required); upheld fine and Sept. 1 compliance deadline
• Upheld handicap parking violation for Taylor Castellano (Sec. 17-42) and reduced fine to $150.00
• Ordered staff recommendations for Carbon Acquisitions Group LLC (3315 Juniper Dr.) due to failure to appear
• Ordered staff recommendations for T&M United Corps. (607 N Ridgewood Ave) due to failure to appear
• Ordered staff recommendations for Jessica & Vincent Briscoe Inc (104 N Park Place) due to failure to appear
• Ordered staff recommendations for Nona Moore Chapman and Joseph and Cynthia Pagano due to failure to appear

City Council

The City Council will review several second-reading ordinances regarding property annexations and rezoning. The agenda also includes first-reading ordinances for land use amendments, food truck regulations, and police pension updates.

• Annexation and rezoning of 1575 Massey Road
• Annexation and rezoning of 35th Street and Indian Palm Drive
• Expansion of the Edgewater Redevelopment Area (ERA) Brownfields
• Rezoning for property south of SR 442 and east of Old Mission Road
• Ordinance to regulate food trucks

City Council - Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to review the results of the Vision Survey. No votes, policy changes, or contracts are scheduled for this session. The agenda contains only a presentation and standard accessibility notices.

• Presentation of Vision Survey results

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will meet to consider a request for Addendum #2 from Kimley-Horn. This addendum covers additional tasks and public meetings related to the Vision Plan, CRA Plan, and Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan updates.

• Approval of Addendum #2 from Kimley-Horn for Vision Plan, CRA Plan, and Economic Development Strategic Plan updates

City Council - Workshop

The City Council will hold the first of two workshops regarding an Impact Fee Study. The meeting includes a presentation on Extraordinary Circumstances and the Impact Fee Study.

• Presentation on Extraordinary Circumstances and the Impact Fee Study

City Council - Workshop

The City Council will hold a budget workshop to hear a presentation and discuss the Utility & Rate Study. This discussion follows an Impact Fee Study workshop.

• Utility & Rate Study presentation and discussion

Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will hear several new business cases regarding code violations. These matters include animal services, neglected premises, residential parking, and property maintenance.

• Animal Services violation at 137 E Turgot Ave
• Neglected Premise and Residential Parking citations at 1016 Egret Ct.
• Permit Authority matter at 1515/1517 Mango Tree Dr.
• Neglected Premise, Property Maintenance, and Fences/Walls/Hedges violations at 3315 Juniper Dr.
• Accessory Structures, Nuisance, and Residential Parking citations at 213 S Flagler Ave

At the June 13, 2024 Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate hearing, Special Magistrate Jacob Schumer approved the minutes of the May 9, 2024 hearing and then reviewed 12 cases. No one was present for any of the cases, so under Sections 10-348 and 10-345 subparagraph C11 of the City Code, the magistrate found each property in violation and ordered the staff recommendations, which can include administrative costs, fines, daily fines, and liens. The meeting adjourned at 2:01 pm.

• Approved minutes of the May 9, 2024 hearing
• Found 137 E Turgot Ave in violation of Sec. 5-14 (animal running at large) and ordered staff recommendations
• Found 1016 Egret Ct. in violation of Sec. 10-83 (neglected premise) and Sec. 10-115 (residential parking) and ordered staff recommendations
• Found 1515/1517 Mango Tree Dr. in violation of Sec. 21-53.02 (permit authority) and ordered staff recommendations
• Found 3315 Juniper Dr. in violation of Sec. 21-35.04 (neglected premise), Sec. 10-98 (property maintenance), and Sec. 21-38.02 (fences, walls, and hedges) and ordered staff recommendations
• Found 213 S Flagler Ave in violation of Sec. 10-207 (accessory structures), Sec. 10-5(1)(4) (nuisance generally), and Sec. 10-115 (residential parking) and ordered staff recommendations
• Found 122 W Pine Bluff St. in violation of Sec. 10-400 (property maintenance nuisance condition) and ordered staff recommendations
• Found 1928 Royal Palm Dr. in violation of Sec. 10-402 (alternate method of enforcement) and ordered staff recommendations

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review several requests for land use changes, including comprehensive plan amendments and rezonings. These items involve various properties near SR 442, Old Mission Road, and US 1.

• Variance request for landscape buffer at 1517 and 1525 S. Ridgewood Avenue
• Variances for lot width and side setbacks at 504 N. Ridgewood Avenue
• Comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for 13.468± acres South of SR 442 and West of Old Mission Road
• Comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for 38.653± acres South of SR 442 and East of Old Mission Road
• Rezoning of 75.716± acres South of SR 442 and East of Old Mission Road to City Conservation

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding land annexation and rezoning for properties near Volco Road, Massey Road, and 35th Street. The agenda also includes a proposed referendum for the renewal of Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions.

• Annexation and rezoning of 115± acres east of Volco Road
• Annexation and rezoning of property at 1575 Massey Road
• Annexation, plan amendment, and rezoning of property at 35th Street and Indian Palm Drive
• Referendum for Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions scheduled for November 5, 2024
• Award of RFP 24-ES-02 for Residential Recycling Services to Southard Enterprises Inc

City Council - Workshop

The City Council will review a presentation from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council regarding the Resilient Edgewater Vulnerability Assessment. The workshop also includes a discussion of council goals.

• Resilient Edgewater Vulnerability Assessment Community Outreach Presentation
• Discussion of Council Goals

Miscellaneous

The city is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Edgewater Animal Shelter expansion project. City Council members or advisory board members may be in attendance.

• Edgewater Animal Shelter Expansion Project ribbon cutting

Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate

The Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate will conduct a Massey Hearing regarding multiple code violations at 129 W Pine Bluff St. The board will also review orders in compliance and consider new business involving various property maintenance, parking, and nuisance cases.

• Massey Hearing for violations at 129 W Pine Bluff St.
• Review of compliance orders for properties on N Ridgewood Ave, Evergreen Ave, and Vista Palm Dr.
• New business regarding accessory structures at 603 W Indian River Blvd
• New business regarding property maintenance at 1001 Regent St
• New business regarding commercial vehicle registration at 1630 Needle Palm Dr

Special Magistrate Jacob Schumer approved a six-month compliance extension for one property. Additionally, 13 properties were found in violation of city ordinances after the alleged violators failed to appear, resulting in orders for staff-recommended penalties.

• Approved 6-month compliance extension for 129 W Pine Bluff St (Cases 23-119667 A, B, C)
• Ordered staff-recommended penalties for 603 W Indian River Blvd (Case 23-119844)
• Ordered staff-recommended penalties for 319 Sandpiper Ct (Case 23-119913)
• Ordered staff-recommended penalties for 100 N Ridgewood Ave (Case 24-120332)
• Ordered staff-recommended penalties for 1935 Fern Palm Dr (Cases 24-120532 A, B)
• Ordered staff-recommended penalties for 121 Valencia Dr (Cases 24-120564 A, B)
• Ordered staff-recommended penalties for 114 Sanchez Ave (Case 24-120627)
• Ordered staff-recommended penalties for 2224 Kumquat Dr (Cases 24-120637 A, B)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Board will consider several public hearings regarding property variances, land use amendments, and annexations. These items include requests for residential construction adjustments and the incorporation of Volusia County properties into the City of Edgewater.

• Variance for a second monument sign at 544 Airpark Road
• Variance for a single-family home setback at 117 Lamont Street
• Variances for accessory structure and building coverage at 806 Starboard Avenue
• Variances for front, side, and Mean High Water Line setbacks at 1921 South Riverside Drive
• Annexation, land use amendment, and rezoning for 1575 Massey Road

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances including food truck regulations and land use amendments for Ridgewood Avenue. The agenda also includes a proposed referendum regarding Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions.

• Contract for painting services at Alan R. Thomas Water Treatment Plant for $160,635.00
• Ordinance 2024-O-11 to regulate food trucks
• Ordinance 2024-O-12 and 2024-O-13 regarding land use and rezoning for 108 & 124 S. Ridgewood Avenue
• Ordinance 2024-O-18 calling for a November 5, 2024 referendum on Economic Development Tax Exemptions
• Resolution 2024-R-04 regarding the acceptance of a Volusia ECHO Grant for Hawks Park Pickleball

City Council approved several ordinances including food truck regulations and a rezoning of properties on S. Ridgewood Avenue. The Council also voted to place a renewal of Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions on the November 5, 2024 ballot.

• Approved $160,635 contract for painting at Alan R. Thomas Water Treatment Plant (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-O-10 updating land development and sign regulations (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-O-11 regulating food trucks (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 108 & 124 S. Ridgewood Avenue to Mixed Use (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-O-18 to hold referendum on economic tax exemptions (5-0)
• Approved agreement with State of Florida Division of Emergency Management (5-0)
• Approved Volusia ECHO 2024 Grants-in-Aid Grant (5-0)
• Approved reclassifying one Building Inspector position to Building Permit Technician (5-0)

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will review previous meeting minutes and conduct a public hearing regarding reappointments. The agenda also includes reports from the Economic Development Director and various board reports.

• Public hearing for Bliss Jamison reappointment
• Public hearing for Mike Kelley reappointment
• Economic Development Director Report
• Board Reports

The Economic Development Board approved minutes from its March 6 and March 27 meetings and unanimously recommended two reappointments to the City Council: Bliss Jamison for a term ending May 2027 and Mike Kelley for a term ending October 2027. The board also heard an economic development director's report on projects, the Visioning process and budget requests, plus board member updates on local events and programs. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 6, 2024 EDB meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved March 27, 2024 Scholarship Subcommittee minutes (6-0)
• Recommended Bliss Jamison reappointment to EDB, term ending May 2027 (unanimous)
• Recommended Mike Kelley reappointment to EDB, term ending October 2027 (unanimous)

Recreation & Cultural Services Board

The Recreation & Cultural Services Board will review a reappointment request for Laura Konters. The meeting includes reports on park security, art in public places, and department budget goals. No specific topic was listed for the old business public hearing.

• Laura Konters Reappointment Request
• Parks & Recreation Department Director's Report (Budget, Art in Public Places, and Park Security)
• Approval of January 18, 2024 meeting minutes

The Recreation & Cultural Services Board unanimously approved the reappointment of Chair Laura Konters to the City Council for a three-year term. The Board also unanimously awarded the annual Beautification Award to Terra Scape. Additionally, the Board approved revised minutes from the January 18, 2024 meeting.

• Approved revised minutes from Jan 18, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Recommended Laura Konters for reappointment to City Council (4-0)
• Awarded annual Beautification Award to Terra Scape (4-0)

Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate

The Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate will review several cases involving property maintenance and code compliance. These include discussions on outdoor storage, inoperable vehicles, and building code incorporation. The meeting also addresses existing orders in compliance for illegal burning and outdoor storage.

• Code violations at 105 Virginia St. regarding outdoor storage, trailer storage, and neglected premises
• Case involving watercraft parking and an inoperable vehicle at 2220 Kumquat Dr.
• Review of accessory structures at 1800 S Riverside Dr.
• Compliance order for illegal burning at 2905 35th St.
• Outdoor storage violation at 1930 Fern Palm Dr.

Special Magistrate Jacob Schumer found several properties in violation of city codes regarding building standards, storage, and parking. Some violators were granted extensions to reach compliance, while others were found in violation in absentia.

• Found Penny Mac Loan Services in violation of Sec. 10-234 Doors; upheld fine and set compliance date for June 11, 2024
• Found Kevin Kiehl in violation of Sec. 7-1 Incorporation of Florida Building Codes; upheld fine and set compliance date for July 1, 2024
• Found Kevin Kasper in violation of Sec. 10-80 Outdoor Storage, Sec. 10-121 Trailer Storage, and Sec. 10-83 Neglected Premise
• Found Jerald L Lenik in violation of Sec. 10-207 Accessory Structures
• Found Lucia Unger in violation of Sec. 10-80 Outdoor Storage
• Found Steven E Hendricks & Mary A Masters in violation of Sec. 10-121 Watercraft Parking and Sec. 10-113 Inoperable Vehicle
• Approved minutes of the March 14, 2024 meeting

Planning and Zoning Board

The Edgewater Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings for three new business items. These include requests for variances regarding a monument sign, a swimming pool setback, and residential construction setbacks. A Department Director's report is also scheduled for discussion.

• Variance for a second monument sign at 544 Airpark Road
• Variance for a swimming pool within the 10’ property line setback at 2303 Royal Palm Dr
• Variance for single-family home construction at 117 Lamont Street

City Council

The City Council will review several second-reading ordinances regarding stormwater and land development standards. The agenda also includes first-reading ordinances for food truck regulations, salary increases for officials, and various property rezonings.

• Ordinance 2024-O-01: Annexation of .4± acres at 108 Azalea Road
• Ordinance 2024-O-17: Increase annual salary for Mayor and City Council members
• Ordinance 2024-O-11: Regulation of Food Trucks
• Ordinance 2024-O-13: Rezoning of 108 & 124 S. Ridgewood Avenue to Mixed Use Planned Unit Development
• Donation of a SWAT Truck and K9 equipment to Edgewater Police Department

The Edgewater City Council approved eight second-reading ordinances, including stormwater plan updates, annexation and rezoning of a 0.4-acre parcel at 108 Azalea Road, sign and food truck regulations, and mixed-use changes for 108 & 124 S. Ridgewood Avenue. A first-reading ordinance to increase the Mayor's and Council members' annual salaries failed for lack of a second. The council also withdrew a replat request for OakLeaf Preserve and tabled a 112-lot preliminary plat for Oakwood Cove to May 6, 2024.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-O-04 updating the Stormwater Sub-Element of the Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-O-05 updating Resource Protection Standards and Site Design Criteria, moving stormwater standards from 25-year to 100-year (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-O-01 annexing 0.4± acres at 108 Azalea Road into the City (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-O-02 changing the future land use at 108 Azalea Road to Medium Density Residential (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-O-03 rezoning 108 Azalea Road to City R-3 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-O-10 updating sign regulations, including feather flags (4-1, Bennington opposed)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-O-38 amending Chapter 10 to regulate food trucks (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-O-12 changing land use at 108 & 124 S. Ridgewood Avenue to Mixed Use (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing multiple grant applications for building and façade improvements along Ridgewood Avenue. The agenda also includes the FY 2023 CRA Annual Report.

• Small Scale Improvement Grant: 108 S. Ridgewood Avenue
• Medium Scale Improvement Grant: 124 S. Ridgewood Avenue
• Medium Scale Façade Improvement Grant: 1517 S. Ridgewood Avenue
• Medium Scale Façade Improvement Grant: 1525 S. Ridgewood Avenue
• Medium Scale Improvement Grant: 601 N. Ridgewood Avenue

Economic Development Board

The Local School Scholarship Committee will meet to review and select recipients for the 2024 scholarships. This meeting is focused on the selection process for these awards.

• Review and selection of 2024 scholarships

The Scholarship Subcommittee reviewed applications and determined the 2024 scholarship awards. A total of $14,000 was awarded, leaving $3,000 in the fund for the following year.

• Approved 2024 Scholarship Awards totaling $14,000 (consensus)

City Council - Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss various administrative objectives. Discussion items include city council goals, council salary, and city manager objectives.

• City Council Goals and Objectives
• City Council Salary
• City Manager Objectives

Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will review several code enforcement cases regarding property maintenance, trailer storage, and parking. The agenda includes orders for compliance and new business involving neglected premises and inoperable vehicles at various residential addresses.

• Property maintenance orders for 3016 Unity Tree Dr. and 3433 Unity Tree Dr.
• Violations for neglected premises and outdoor storage at 129 W Pine Bluff St.
• Inoperable vehicle and trailer storage violations at 217 Azalea Dr.
• Parking easement, trailer storage, and nuisance cases at 3216 Lime Tree Dr.
• Trailer storage and parking residential violations at 3104 Willow Oak Dr.

Special Magistrate Jacob Schumer heard several cases regarding property maintenance, parking, and storage violations. The Magistrate found multiple properties in violation and either upheld staff recommendations or reduced citation fines. Several properties were found in violation by default due to the owners' failure to appear.

• Found 3104 Willow Oak Dr. in violation of parking and trailer storage; reduced both citations to $25.00
• Found 3216 Lime Tree Dr. in violation of parking easements, trailer storage, and nuisance; upheld staff recommendations
• Found 129 W Pine Bluff St. in violation of neglected premise, outdoor storage, and parking; set compliance deadline for May 1, 2024
• Found 2827 Kumquat Dr. in compliance for outdoor storage and parking; reduced citations to $50.00 and $75.00
• Found 3001 India Palm Dr. in violation of minimum standards (failure to appear)
• Found 217 Azalea Dr. in violation of inoperable vehicle, trailer storage, outdoor storage, and neglected premise (failure to appear)
• Found 2007 Travelers Palm Dr. in violation of property maintenance (failure to appear)
• Approved minutes of the February 8, 2024 meeting

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review several variance requests for residential garages. The board is also considering a preliminary plat for the 112-lot Oakwood Cove subdivision and land use changes for properties at 108 & 124 S. Ridgewood Avenue.

• Variance for a 2,572 square foot detached garage at 1890 Old Mission Road
• Variance for an attached garage via breezeway at 3404 Yule Tree Drive
• Variance for a 1,500 square foot garage at 3415 Lime Tree Drive
• Preliminary plat approval for Oakwood Cove subdivision (112 lots on 109.965 acres)
• Replat of OakLeaf Preserve Phase 1 for secondary access to Oakwood Cove

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will meet to review previous minutes and receive reports. The agenda includes a public hearing and discussion items regarding the Economic Development Director report.

• Approval of January 10, 2024, meeting minutes
• Public hearing

The Board approved the minutes from the January 10, 2024 meeting. Members discussed CRA and Brownfields Grant projects, the State of the City presentation, and an upcoming open house at Advent Health New Smyrna Beach.

• Approved January 10, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several consent agenda items including a utility rate study and stormwater master plan. The council will also consider proposals for water treatment chemicals, equipment purchases, and pier replacement.

• Utility Rate Study Services contract with Gov Rates, Inc.
• Stormwater Master Plan negotiations with Jones Edmunds & Associates
• Proposal from Halff Engineering to replace the Menard May Park fishing pier
• Purchase of EDACS and P25 capable portable radios
• CDBG Small Cities Grant for sewer line and manhole rehabilitation in Hart Avenue neighborhood

The City Council approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including a utility rate study and a stormwater master plan. The council also authorized a grant proposal for a new police boat and approved engineering for the Menard May Park fishing pier repair.

• Approved contract to Gov Rates, Inc. for Utility Rate Study Services (5-0)
• Approved grant proposal for a new police boat via Resolution No. 2024-R-00 (5-0)
• Approved proposal from Halff Engineering to replace Menard May Park fishing pier (5-0)
• Approved CDBG Small Cities Grant for sewer line and manhole rehabilitation in Hart Avenue neighborhood (5-0)
• Approved contract with Jones Edmunds & Associates for Comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan (5-0)
• Approved purchase of EDACS and P25 capable portable radios (5-0)
• Approved purchase of refuse truck (5-0)
• Approved purchase of water, wastewater, and stormwater pipes and fittings (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Edgewater CRA will hold a public hearing regarding a Medium Scale Improvement Grant Application for Lilly Rose Cafe at 613 N. Ridgewood Avenue. The meeting also includes the Department Director's Report.

• Public hearing for Lilly Rose Cafe grant application at 613 N. Ridgewood Avenue

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will discuss the necessity of a Chief Building Official. The agenda includes an Interlocal Agreement with New Smyrna Beach regarding this role.

• Discussion on the need for a Chief Building Official
• Chief Building Official - New Smyrna Beach ILA

City Council - Workshop

The Edgewater City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several administrative topics. Discussion items include the police department staffing study, code enforcement processes, and council compensation.

• Police Department Staffing Study
• Code Enforcement Process/Laws
• Council Salary
• Council Goals and Objectives for the year
• Department Updates

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review several requests for permits and variances on N. Ridgewood Avenue. The agenda includes proposed updates to city sign regulations and new rules for food trucks. A request to dedicate a parcel in Edgewater Preserve as Palm Avenue is also scheduled.

• Conditional use permit for shipping container storage at 240 N. Ridgewood Avenue
• Variance for a pole sign alteration at 613 N. Ridgewood Avenue
• Variances for façade treatments at 618 N. Ridewood Avenue car wash
• Request to dedicate a parcel in Edgewater Preserve Phase 1 as Palm Avenue
• Amendment to regulate food trucks in the City of Edgewater Code of Ordinances

Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate

The Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate will review several cases involving residential parking, trailer storage, and neglected premises. The meeting also addresses inoperable vehicles and outdoor storage violations at various properties.

• Residential parking and trailer storage at 3310 Unity Tree Dr.
• Neglected premise case for 1857 Date Palm Dr.
• Inoperable vehicle violations at 2727 Evergreen Dr. and 909 Lake Ave.
• Outdoor storage and inoperable vehicle review at 3332 Woodland Dr.
• Residential parking violation at 2323 Juniper Dr.

The Edgewater Code Enforcement Special Magistrate met on February 8, 2024, and approved the minutes of the January 11, 2024 meeting. The magistrate found properties in violation in several cases, including neglected premises and inoperable vehicles, and upheld staff recommendations. In one case, fines for two citations were reduced to $50 each, totaling $100. Two cases were heard where no one appeared, and the magistrate ordered staff recommendations for those properties.

• Approved minutes of January 11, 2024 meeting
• Found 1857 Date Palm Dr. in violation of Sec. 10-83 Neglected Premise; upheld staff recommendations
• Upheld staff recommendations for 228 Wildwood Dr. (Sec. 10-83 Neglected Premise) after compliance on Feb 2, 2024
• Found 3332 Woodland Dr. in violation of Sec. 10-113 and Sec. 10-5; reduced both citations to $50 each, total $100
• Found 2323 Juniper Dr. in compliance with Sec. 10-115 Parking Residential; upheld staff recommendations
• Found 2727 Evergreen Dr. in violation of Sec. 10-113 Inoperable/Wrecked Vehicle; ordered staff recommendations (no one present)
• Found 909 Lake Ave. in violation of Sec. 10-113 Inoperable/Wrecked Vehicle; ordered staff recommendations (no one present)

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will conduct a regular meeting including the approval of previous minutes. The agenda includes reports from the Economic Development Director and other board members.

• Approval of January 10, 2024, meeting minutes
• Economic Development Director Report
• Board Reports

The Board approved the minutes from the January 10, 2024 meeting. Members received reports on local residential and commercial projects, a hospital open house, and a wetland park grant.

• Approved January 10, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding land annexation, comprehensive plan amendments, and rezoning. The meeting also includes a status update on the G-2 / G-11 Canal Improvement Project and a construction contract award for Lift Station 11.

• Annexation and rezoning of .4± acres at 108 Azalea Road
• Annexation and rezoning of 115± acres east of Volco Road
• Award of ITB 23-ES-12 Lift Station 11 Rehab contract to Clearwater Solutions
• Status update on G-2 / G-11 Canal Improvement Project
• Permit fee waiver request for Heat of a Manatee 5k run

The City Council approved the annexation and rezoning of a parcel at 108 Azalea Road and a larger 115-acre tract east of Volco Road. Council also approved a permit fee waiver for a 5k run and a motor vehicle accident settlement.

• Approved Lift Station 11 Rehab award (5-0)
• Approved annexation of .4± acres at 108 Azalea Road (5-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for 108 Azalea Road (5-0)
• Approved rezoning to R-3 for 108 Azalea Road (5-0)
• Approved annexation of 115± acres east of Volco Road (4-1)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for 115± acres east of Volco Road (4-1)
• Approved rezoning to Residential Planned Unit Development for 115± acres east of Volco Road (3-2)
• Approved permit fee waiver for Heat of a Manatee 5k run (5-0)

City Council - Workshop

The Edgewater City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several municipal topics. Discussion items include backyard chickens, food truck regulations, and signage such as feather flags and murals. The council will also review pawn shops, tattoo parlors, and city council compensation.

• Backyard chickens
• Food Truck regulations
• Pawn Shop/Tattoo Parlors
• Feather flags, decals and murals
• City Council compensation

Recreation & Cultural Services Board

The board will meet to select a new Chair and Vice-Chair. The meeting also includes reports from the Parks & Recreation Department Director and the Event Coordinator.

• Selection of Board Chair
• Selection of Board Vice-Chair
• Approval of October 12, 2023 minutes
• Parks & Recreation Department Director's Report
• Event Coordinator's Report

The Recreation & Cultural Services Board approved minutes from its October 12, 2023 meeting and selected its officers for the coming year. Laura Konters was appointed Chair and CarolAnn Jeronimo Vice Chair, both until January 2025, each by unanimous vote of the four members present. The board also heard a department update and discussed ideas for next year's Christmas parade; the next meeting was set for April 24, 2024.

• Approved minutes of the October 12, 2023 board meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Laura Konters as Board Chair until January 2025 (4-0)
• Appointed CarolAnn Jeronimo as Vice Chair until January 2025 (4-0)
• Scheduled next board meeting for April 24, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will hear code enforcement cases regarding property violations in Edgewater. These include issues with rubbish accumulation, storage on vacant lots, and shed requirements at 401 W Park Ave., as well as permit authority at 2214 Needle Palm Dr.

• Rubbish accumulation violation at 401 W Park Ave.
• Storage on vacant lots violation at 401 W Park Ave.
• Shed requirement violation at 401 W Park Ave.
• Permit authority violation at 2214 Needle Palm Dr.

At the January 11, 2024 Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate meeting, Special Magistrate Jacob Schumer approved the December 14, 2023 minutes and reviewed four cases. No one appeared for any of the cited properties, so under the city code and citation language the alleged violators waived their right to contest. The magistrate found the properties in violation and ordered the staff recommendations for each case. The meeting adjourned at 2:01 pm.

• Approved minutes of the December 14, 2023 meeting
• Found Gran Central Corp. at 401 W Park Ave. in violation of Sec. 10-106 (accumulation of rubbish), Case 23-119849 A, and ordered staff recommendations
• Found Gran Central Corp. at 401 W Park Ave. in violation of Sec. 10-81 (storage on vacant lots), Case 23-119849 B Repeat, and ordered staff recommendations
• Found Gran Central Corp. at 401 W Park Ave. in violation of Sec. 21-36.02 (sheds), Case 23-119849 C, and ordered staff recommendations
• Found Randy Dumond at 2214 Needle Palm Dr. in violation of Sec. 21-53.02 (permit authority), Case 23-120187, and ordered staff recommendations

Economic Development Board

The Edgewater Economic Development Board will review the 2024 Scholarship Program and discuss questions for a second public survey on the city’s Vision Plan. The board will also receive updates from the economic development director and other members before adjourning. This agenda lists items for discussion and review; no final votes or binding decisions are recorded.

• Review of the 2024 Scholarship Program and supporting information
• Discussion of questions for the Vision Plan Second Public Survey
• Economic Development Director Report
• Board Reports
• Approval of minutes from the December 6, 2023 meeting

The Economic Development Board unanimously approved the minutes from the December 6, 2023 meeting. The Board discussed the 2024 Scholarship Program, including a donation from the dissolved EXPO Board, and reviewed the ongoing Vision Plan survey with the Economic Development Coordinator. No new ordinances or contracts were voted on; the meeting focused on planning and volunteer assignments for upcoming events.

• Approved December 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed 2024 Scholarship Program and EXPO Board donation
• Volunteers assigned for Boot Camp, Honors Night, and Chamber Home Show
• Reviewed Vision Plan survey and community events

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on several land use requests. These include a conditional use permit for outdoor storage at 240 N. Ridgewood Avenue and two variance requests regarding setbacks and building coverage.

• Conditional Use Permit for shipping container storage at 240 N. Ridgewood Avenue
• Variance for a 288 square foot shed at 3222 Willow Oak Drive
• Variance for setback and building coverage at 711 Charter Lane

Community Redevelopment Agency

The CRA is reviewing a reimbursement request for ALDI at 1825 S. Ridgewood Avenue. The board will also consider a medium scale improvement grant application for Salty Dog Car Wash.

• Reimbursement request for ALDI (Florida) LLC at 1825 S. Ridgewood Avenue
• Medium Scale Improvement Grant Application for Salty Dog Car Wash at 606 N. Ridgewood Avenue
• Approval of April 10, 2023 meeting minutes

The Community Redevelopment Agency approved a reimbursement for ALDI (Florida) LLC and a medium scale improvement grant for Salty Dog Car Wash. The board also approved the minutes from April 10, 2023.

• Approved $83,649.00 reimbursement to Aldi Florida, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Medium Scale Improvement Grant for Salty Dog Car Wash (5-0)
• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding land use and annexation near Elizabeth and Claudette Streets. The agenda also includes consent items for fleet software, lift station rehabilitations, and wastewater repairs.

• Annexation of parcels west of Elizabeth Street and south of Claudette Street
• Rezoning of parcels from Volusia County Resource Corridor/R-3A to City of Edgewater R-2
• Comprehensive plan amendment for Chapter 4 Stormwater Sub-Element
• Land Development Code updates for Resource Protection Standards and Site Design Criteria
• Final Plat approval for Oakleaf Preserve Phase Four east of Old Mission Road

City Council - Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to hear a presentation and discuss the city's water quality. The meeting is scheduled for January 5, 2024.

• Presentation and discussion regarding city water quality