Edgewater public meetings in 2025
44 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Charter Review Committee
The committee is meeting to review and discuss potential changes to the City of Edgewater's charter. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. No specific proposed amendments are listed in the agenda.
- Charter review – discussion of possible amendments to the city charter
Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate on 2025-12-11 2:00 PM
The meeting will address old business (Case 25-122853: tree permit violation at 2009 Red Rock Rd.) and new business including three violations against All-Florida Plumbing & Electrical Supply Corporation at 1103 S Ridgewood Ave. (outdoor storage, building color, permit required), a noise violation at 3120 Silver Palm Dr., and an inoperable vehicle violation at 2220 Kumquat Dr. The special magistrate will hear testimony and make decisions on each case.
- Case 25-122853: Oak Leaf Preserve Master Homeowners Association LLC – 2009 Red Rock Rd. – tree permit violation (Sec. 21-55.02)
- Case 24-121696 A: All-Florida Plumbing & Electrical Supply Corp. – 1103 S Ridgewood Ave. – commercial outdoor storage violation (Sec. 21-36.03)
- Case 24-121696 B: same address – building color violation (Sec. 21-640.10)
- Case 24-121696 C: same address – permit required violation (Sec. 7-1 FBC 105.1)
- Case 25-122970: Bettiemae Walz – 3120 Silver Palm Dr. – noise violation (Sec. 10-23(1))
Planning and Zoning Board
The Board will consider a request to vacate portions of Hibiscus Drive and Thirty First Street. Other items include a conditional use permit for an ice vending machine at 1317 S Ridgewood Avenue and a carport extension variance at 752 Navigators Way.
- Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage/ice vending at 1317 S Ridgewood Avenue
- Variance request for a carport extension at 752 Navigators Way
- Request to vacate portions of Hibiscus Drive and the Southeastern right-of-way of Thirty First Street
Charter Review Committee
The Charter Review Committee will meet to organize, select a chair and vice chair, and discuss the City of Edgewater Charter. The meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2025, at 4:30 PM.
- Select Chair and Vice Chair
- Review and discuss City of Edgewater Charter
- Discuss meeting dates and times
The Charter Review Committee approved Gary Conroy as Chair and Patrick Fisher as Vice Chair. The committee also approved its initial meeting dates and times for the charter review process, starting Dec. 18, 2025. All motions were adopted unanimously among those present.
- Approved Gary Conroy as Chair (4-0)
- Approved Patrick Fisher as Vice Chair (4-0)
- Approved meeting schedule: Dec 18 at 4 PM, Jan 6 at 4 PM, biweekly Tuesdays, and Jan 17 at 10 AM (5-0)
Police Pension Board
The Police Officers' Pension Board will approve minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting and ratify a payment via Warrant #113. The board will also review a portfolio monitoring presentation and a quarterly investment report from Mariner Institutional.
- Approval of September 15, 2025 minutes
- Ratification of Warrant #113 payments
- Portfolio monitoring presentation by Wolf Popper
- Quarterly investment report as of September 30, 2025
- 2026 FPPTA membership renewal
General Employee Pension Board
The board will hear quarterly reports from its investment consultant and attorney, including a memo on House Bill 3. They will also consider a meeting date change for September 2026 and approve routine payments and fund activity.
- Approval of minutes from September 15, 2025 quarterly meeting
- Portfolio monitoring presentation by Wolf Popper
- Quarterly report as of September 30, 2025 from Burgess Chambers & Associates
- House Bill 3 memo from board attorney Bonni Jensen
- Ratification of warrant #100 and fund activity report for September 9 – December 1, 2025
Firefighters Pension Board
The Board will review trustee term updates regarding a reappointment expiring January 1, 2026. Members will also receive quarterly investment reports from consultants and discuss the 2026 FPPTA membership renewal.
- Reappointment of 5th Trustee Jim Daly (expires 1/1/2026)
- September 30, 2025 quarterly investment reports
- Fund activity report for September 9, 2025 – December 1, 2025
- 2026 FPPTA membership renewal
- Ratification of Warrant #110
Economic Development Board
The Economic Development Board will approve minutes from September and October 2025 and discuss a stormwater master plan. The board will also consider reappointing two members and discuss a commercial space industry overlay.
- Approval of September and October 2025 minutes
- Stormwater Master Plan presentation by Jones Edmunds and Associates
- Discussion of Commercial Space Industry Opportunity Overlay (CSIOO)
- Consideration of reappointing Bliss Jamison and Michael Kelley to the Economic Development Board
- Department Director's Report
City Council - Special Meeting
The City Council will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation on the stormwater master plan from Jones Edmunds. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 1, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers.
- Presentation: Stormwater master plan by Jones Edmunds
- Meeting: Special City Council meeting
- Location: City Council Chambers, 104 N. Riverside Drive
City Council
The Edgewater City Council will consider a contract award of $2,999,717.18 to Masci General Contractor, Inc. for the G2‑G11 Canal Improvement Project (Group A). The council will also conduct first‑reading votes on several rezoning ordinances and a business tax fee reduction ordinance. Additional resolutions include a budget amendment for FY 2025‑2026 and a request to support widening Old Mission Road.
- Award contract to Masci General Contractor, Inc. for $2,999,717.18 – G2‑G11 Canal Improvement Project (Group A)
- Ordinance 2025-O-14: rezoning 2945 W Park Avenue from Light Industrial (I‑1) to Mixed‑Use Planned Unit Development
- Ordinance 2025-O-16: rezoning parcels 8402-44-00-0011 & 8402-00-00-0200 from B‑3 Highway Commercial to R‑4 Single Family Residential
- Ordinance 2025-O-18: amend Chapter 11 to reduce Business Tax Receipt fees to no cost
- Resolution 2025-R-39: request to support widening of Old Mission Road
The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included a $2,999,717.18 contract for the G2‑G11 Canal Improvement Project. It also approved a rezoning from Light Industrial to Mixed‑Use Planned Unit Development (4‑1) and eliminated Business Tax Receipt fees (5‑0). The council denied a rezoning from Commercial to Medium‑Density Residential (5‑0) and adopted amendments to animal services and stormwater policies.
- Approved Consent Agenda, including $2,999,717.18 canal improvement contract (5‑0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑O‑14 rezoning to Mixed‑Use Planned Unit Development (4‑1)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑O‑15 amending Chapter 5 Animal Services (5‑0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑O‑18 reducing Business Tax Receipt fees to $0 (5‑0)
- Denied Ordinance No. 2025‑O‑17 rezoning to Medium‑Density Residential (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025‑R‑35 not exempting properties from ad valorem tax under Live Local Act (5‑0)
- Failed Ordinance No. 2025‑O‑16 rezoning request due to dependency on item 9d (failed)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑O‑16 (failed) – note: item 9c failed as reliant on 9d
Technical Review Committee Public, Vote SP-2500
The Technical Review Committee will hold a public hearing and vote on SP-2500, a site plan for two warehouse and storage buildings totaling 10,700 square feet at 2724 Hibiscus Drive. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
- SP-2500: Request for approval of a site plan for two warehouse and storage buildings (10,700 sq ft) at 2724 Hibiscus Drive.
City Council - Special Meeting
The Edgewater City Council has called a special meeting to be held at City Hall. The agenda contains only the public notice and procedural information regarding the meeting time and location.
City Council - Executive Session
The City Council will hold a closed meeting to discuss a pending lawsuit filed by Lennar Homes, LLC against the City of Edgewater. Attendance will be restricted to council members, staff, and a court reporter.
- Closed meeting to discuss Lennar Homes, LLC v. City of Edgewater (Case No. 2025 10899 CIDL)
- Meeting held in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 104 North Riverside Drive
- Attendance restricted to Mayor Diezel DePew, Councilwoman Charlotte Gillis, Councilman Mike Thomas, Councilwoman Debbie Dolbow, Councilman Eric Rainbird, City Manager Joe Mahoney, City Attorney Aaron Wolfe, and a court reporter
Recreation & Cultural Services Board
The board unanimously approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend amending the board bylaws to set membership at seven members. The board also recommended Lisa Snider and Crystal Weipert for three‑year appointments and endorsed Glenn Powers for reappointment to a three‑year term ending October 3, 2028.
- Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, 5 votes)
- Recommended amending bylaws to set board size at 7 members (unanimous, 5 votes)
- Recommended Lisa Snider for 3‑year board appointment (unanimous, 5 votes)
- Recommended Crystal Weipert for 3‑year board appointment (unanimous, 5 votes)
- Recommended Glenn Powers reappointment for 3‑year term ending Oct 3, 2028 (unanimous, 5 votes)
Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate on 2025-11-13 2:00 PM
The Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate hearing will consider several citation cases, including orders in compliance and new business items. The board will review a Certificate of Use for Safe Lock Storage Holdings LLC at 333 W Marion Ave, and will address other citations related to noise, property maintenance, tree permits, and storage standards. They will also handle swearing‑in of witnesses and disclose any ex parte communications.
- Review Certificate of Use (Sec. 11‑9) for Safe Lock Storage Holdings LLC – 333 W Marion Ave (Case # 25‑122734)
- Order compliance for specific noises (Sec. 10‑23) at 618 N Ridgewood Ave (Case # 25‑122930)
- Evaluate Minimum Standards citation (Sec. 10‑500) for V3 Fund III Edgewater LLC – 2130 S Ridgewood Ave (Case # 25‑122894)
- Consider Tree Permit (Sec. 21‑55.02) for Oak Leaf Preserve Master Homeowners Association LLC – 2009 Red Rock Rd. (Case # 25‑122853)
- Address Property Maintenance citation (Sec. 10‑98) for James Lybouretzos & Judith A Wagner – 2523 Willow Oak Dr. (Case # 25‑122891)
The magistrate approved the October 9, 2025 minutes and found several properties in violation of city codes, upholding staff recommendations. For the Safe Lock Storage case, the start date for daily fines was changed to January 13, 2026. An order for the noise nuisance case at 3120 Silver Palm Dr. will be issued within five days. The Oak Leaf Preserve tree‑permit case was continued to a December 11, 2025 hearing.
- Approved minutes of the October 9, 2025 hearing
- Found 618 N Ridgewood Ave in violation of Sec. 10-23 (6) Specific Noises; ordered penalties
- Found Safe Lock Storage Holdings LLC (333 W Marion Ave) in violation of Sec. 10-500 Minimum Standards; upheld staff recommendations and set daily fines to begin Jan 13 2026
- Found Safe Lock Storage Holdings LLC (333 W Marion Ave) in violation of Sec. 11-9 Certificate of Use; upheld staff recommendations
- Will issue order for Bettiemae Walz (3120 Silver Palm Dr.) noise nuisance case within 5 days
- Continued Oak Leaf Preserve Master Homeowners Association LLC (2009 Red Rock Rd.) tree‑permit case to Dec 11 2025
- Found Nicholas & Reanna Legrand (2332 Tamarind Dr.) in violation of Sec. 10-121 Trailer Storage; upheld staff recommendations
- Found Nicholas & Reanna Legrand (2332 Tamarind Dr.) in violation of Sec. 10-84 Parking Easement/ROW; upheld staff recommendations
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several land use and development requests. Items include a conditional use permit for an ice vending machine and multiple plat and construction plan approvals for the Deering Park Center project.
- Conditional Use Permit for ice vending at 1317 S Ridgewood Avenue
- Comprehensive Plan amendment for parcels north of Pelican Drive
- Rezoning from B-3 Highway Commercial to R-4 Single Family Residential for two parcels
- Preliminary Plat and Construction Plan for Deering Park Center Active Adult Phase 1a
- Preliminary Plat and Construction Plan for Deering Park Center Active Adult Phase 1b and Townhomes Phase 1
The board tabled the conditional use permit for an ice vending machine pending more information. It approved a Comprehensive Plan amendment changing two parcels from commercial to medium‑density residential. The board sent favorable recommendations for a rezoning of the same parcels and for three Deering Park Center development plats. All motions passed with the recorded vote counts.
- CU-2502: Tabled pending additional information (6-0)
- CPA-2501: Approved Comprehensive Plan amendment (6-0)
- RZ-2505: Approved favorable recommendation for rezoning (6-0)
- SD-2401: Approved favorable recommendation to City Council (4-2)
- SD-2402: Approved favorable recommendation to City Council (5-1)
- SD-2403: Approved favorable recommendation to City Council (4-2)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution adopting final year-end budget adjustments for fiscal year 2024-2025. The consent agenda includes awards for stormwater pipe lining and park pier replacement, insurance renewal, and a quit claim deed. Other business covers selection of a new City Clerk and approval of development agreements for Deering Park.
- Public hearing on Resolution 2025-R-37 for final FY 2024-2025 budget adjustments
- Award of ITB 25-PR-04 for Menard May Park Observation Pier Replacement construction
- Stormwater pipe lining contract at 2100 Victory Palm Drive cross road
- Quit claim deed for vacated portion of Indian River Boulevard
- City Clerk selection from four candidates and Deering Park proportionate share and wastewater agreements
Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate on 2025-10-09 2:00 PM
The Edgewater Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate meeting will consider a series of citation cases involving inoperable vehicles, neglected premises, parking violations, permit requirements, and property maintenance issues. Each case is identified by a citation number, location, and the specific municipal code section cited. The magistrate will issue orders in compliance for each matter. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Citation #0830 (McGlothlin) – Jared C Westberg, 20 Wildwood Dr., Sec. 10-113 Inoperable Vehicle
- Citation #0651 (Hazelwood) – Melissa D Blauer, 927 S Flagler Ave, Sec. 10-83 Neglected Premise
- Citation #0827 (McGlothlin) – 707 Navigator Way LLC, 707 Navigator Way, Sec. 11-2 Business Tax Receipt and Sec. 11-9 Certificate of Use
- Citation #0829 (McGlothlin) – Dawn M Layton & Anastasia Gordon, 1842 Umbrella Tree Dr., Sec. 10-98 Property Maintenance
- Citation #0545 (Hazelwood) – Ryan Dabreu, 121 W Marion Ave Apt B2, Sec. 5-14 Running at Large
Special Magistrate Ryan Knight reviewed dozens of code‑enforcement cases and upheld the staff recommendations for each. For the property at 136 Otter Dr, he changed the start date for daily fines from October 19, 2025 to November 2, 2025 (and to November 19, 2025 for one citation). All other cited properties were found in violation and the recommended penalties were ordered.
- Found 20 Wildwood Dr inoperable‑vehicle violation (Citation 0830) and upheld staff recommendation
- Found 20 Wildwood Dr residential‑parking violation (Citation 0830) and upheld staff recommendation
- Found 927 S Flagler Ave neglected‑premise violation (Citation 0651) and upheld staff recommendation
- Found 3404 India Palm Dr multiple violations (neglected premise, nuisance, alternate method) and upheld staff recommendation
- Found 121 W Marion Ave Apt B2 running‑at‑large violation (Citation COV00135) and upheld citation fine
- Found 136 Otter Dr outdoor‑storage violation (Citation 0828) and changed daily‑fine start date to Nov 2, 2025
- Found 136 Otter Dr residential‑parking violation (Citation 0828) and changed daily‑fine start date to Nov 2, 2025
- Found 136 Otter Dr inoperable‑vehicle violation (Citation 0831) and changed daily‑fine start date to Nov 2, 2025
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on several development applications. Items include a rezoning of 2945 W Park Avenue to a Mixed‑Use Planned Unit Development, a preliminary plat and construction plan for Deering Park Center Phase 1, a conditional use permit for a woodworking shop at 2421 Guava Drive, and multiple variance requests for properties on Queen Palm Drive, Mango Tree Drive, Rio Vista Drive, and Hibiscus Drive. The board will discuss each application before making any decisions.
- RZ-2503: Rezone 2945 W Park Avenue from I‑1 Light Industrial to Mixed‑Use Planned Unit Development (MUPUD).
- SD-2405: Approve preliminary plat and construction plans for Deering Park Center Single Family Phase 1 south of Indian River Boulevard.
- CU-2501: Conditional use permit for a custom woodworking shop at 2421 Guava Drive in the B‑2 Neighborhood Business district.
- VA-2512: Variance to allow a 22‑ft × 22‑ft carport accessory structure at 3015 Queen Palm Drive.
- VA-2513: Variance to reduce the required landscape buffer to 10 ft at 191 Mango Tree Drive.
The Planning and Zoning Board voted 3‑2 to send a favorable recommendation for the rezoning of 2945 W Park Avenue and a 3‑2 recommendation for the SD‑2405 preliminary plat to the City Council. It approved the Conditional Use Permit CU‑2501 for 2421 Guava Drive unanimously, denied the variance VA‑2512 for 3015 Queen Palm Drive unanimously, and approved the variance VA‑2513 for 191 Mango Tree Drive unanimously. No decision was recorded for the VA‑2514 request.
- Sent favorable recommendation for rezoning of 2945 W Park Ave (Ordinance 2025-O-14) to City Council (3‑2)
- Sent favorable recommendation for SD‑2405 preliminary plat to City Council (3‑2)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit CU‑2501 for 2421 Guava Drive (5‑0)
- Denied variance VA‑2512 for 3015 Queen Palm Drive (5‑0)
- Approved variance VA‑2513 for 191 Mango Tree Drive (5‑0)
City Council
The City Council will consider waiving fees for the Veterans Expo and a special activity permit for Wilkie Wonka Day. The Council will also review the City Manager's employment agreement and a resolution for a joint meeting with neighboring cities.
- Veterans Expo fee waiver request
- Wilkie Wonka Day special activity permit fee waiver
- City Manager employment agreement
- Joint meeting resolution with New Smyrna Beach and Oak Hill
- 300 Dale Street easement for public works facility
Economic Development Board
The Economic Development Board will hold public hearings to review the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and the Commercial Space Industry Opportunity Overlay (CSIOO). The meeting includes a review of the Chapter 1 Future Land Use Element.
- Public hearing for AR-2025-0397: Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
- Public hearing for AR-2025-0398: Commercial Space Industry Opportunity Overlay (CSIOO)
- Discussion of Chapter 1 Future Land Use Element
The board did not approve the meeting minutes. The discussion of the Commercial Space Industry Opportunity Overlay (AR-2025-0398) was tabled until the next meeting. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.
- Did not approve meeting minutes (no vote recorded)
- Tabled discussion of Commercial Space Industry Opportunity Overlay (AR-2025-0398) until next meeting
Technical Review Committee Public Vote SP-2407
The Technical Review Committee will hold a public vote on a request for Minor Site Plan approval for a drive-through car wash at 1829 South Ridgewood Avenue. The agenda lists civil, landscape, and architectural drawings as items to be considered.
- Public vote on Minor Site Plan approval for a drive-through car wash at 1829 South Ridgewood Avenue
- Review of Civil and Landscape Construction Drawings
- Review of Architectural Floor Plan and Elevations
- Review of Site Lighting and Photometric Plan
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Edgewater Community Redevelopment Agency is holding public hearings and voting on resolutions to adopt the preliminary FY2025-2026 budget and amend the current FY2024-2025 budget. It will also consider authorizing the purchase of 114 N Riverside Drive for $675,000 for Main Street and approving a $25,000 reimbursement for a façade improvement grant at 1525 S Ridgewood Avenue.
- Resolution 2025-CRA-01: Adoption of preliminary proposed budget for FY2025-2026
- Resolution 2025-CRA-02: Amendment to the FY2024-2025 budget
- AR-2025-0341: Request to authorize $675,000 purchase of 114 N Riverside Drive
- AR-2025-0374: Request for $25,000 reimbursement for façade improvement grant at 1525 S Ridgewood Avenue
City Council
The City Council will consider the final budget, operating millage rate, and debt service millage rates for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will also vote on an impact fee ordinance and discuss selecting new legal counsel.
- Approval of Special Magistrate agreement with Ryan Knight, Esq.
- 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2025-O-07 amending impact fee schedules
- Final Operating Millage Rate Resolution 2025-R-21 for FY26
- Final Animal Shelter Debt Service Millage Rate Resolution 2025-R-22 for FY26
- Discussion and selection of Legal Counsel for the City
Police Pension Board
The Edgewater Police Officers' Pension Board will hold its quarterly meeting to discuss and potentially approve the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget, set 2026 meeting dates, and receive reports from the plan actuary and investment consultant. The board will also review fund activity and ratify a payment warrant.
- Proposed FY 2025-2026 budget for the police pension fund
- Proposed 2026 meeting dates
- Experience study from actuary Foster & Foster
- Quarterly investment report as of June 30, 2025 from Mariner Institutional
- Ratification of Warrant #112 payment
General Employee Pension Board
The General Employees’ Pension Board will meet to approve minutes from June 9, 2025, and ratify warrant #99. The board will also receive actuarial and investment reports and discuss proposed meeting dates for 2026.
- Approval of June 9, 2025, minutes
- Ratification of Warrant #99
- Actuarial Cost Study report
- Quarterly investment report as of June 30, 2025
- Proposed 2026 meeting dates
Firefighters Pension Board
The Edgewater Firefighters’ Pension Board will review and consider the proposed meeting dates for 2026 and the 2025‑2026 budget. The board will also consider an updated Summary Plan Description and a review of the plan administrator, Foster & Foster. A consent agenda includes ratification of payment for Warrant #109 and a fund activity report for June‑September 2025. Staff will provide updates on state funding and upcoming trustee education opportunities.
- 2026 proposed meeting dates
- 2025‑2026 proposed budget
- Updated Summary Plan Description
- Review of service provider – Foster & Foster, Plan Administrator
- Payment ratification – Warrant #109
Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate on 2025-09-11 2:00 PM
The City of Edgewater Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate will hear 21 cases regarding property maintenance, permits, and code violations on September 11, 2025. The meeting will be held at 2:00 PM in the Council Chambers.
- Case 25-122267: Permit required violation at 31 Pine Brook Dr.
- Case 25-121979: Commercial maintenance violation at 2311 S Ridgewood Ave.
- Case 25-122363: Minimum standards violation at 515 N Ridgewood Ave.
- Case 25-122474: Parking and outdoor storage violations at 2214 Orange Tree Dr.
- Case 25-122634: False alarm violation at 2900 S Ridgewood Ave.
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests. These include changes to site dimensions for a property on Juniper Drive and size limits for monument signs.
- VA-2509: Variance request for Juniper Drive to allow a 5,000 sq ft lot, 45% building coverage, and 5 ft side yard setback
- VA-2511: Variance request to allow two monument signs exceeding the 48 square foot maximum
The board voted on two variance requests. A motion to approve VA‑2509 for a larger lot and building coverage resulted in a 3‑3 tie, so it did not pass. A motion to approve VA‑2511 for monument signs was approved unanimously by the six members present. No other substantive actions were taken.
- VA‑2509 variance motion tied 3‑3 (Duane, Kennedy, Andrejkovics yes; Amalfitano, Fisher, Hatcher no)
- VA‑2511 monument sign variance approved by all six members present
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on final adoption of the firefighters' pension plan amendment and first reading of an impact fee schedule update. They will also set tentative millage rates for fiscal year 2025-2026 and consider resolutions including the annual fire assessment fee and participation in a lawsuit related to SB 180. Several consent items are on the agenda, including a $675,000 property purchase for Main Street and renewal of planning consultant contracts.
- Purchase of 114 N Riverside Drive for $675,000 for Main Street (consent)
- 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2025-O-11: Amending and restating the Firefighters' Pension Plan
- 1st Reading of Ordinance 2025-O-07: Amending impact fee schedule
- Resolutions setting tentative millage rates for operating, animal shelter, and parks (2025-R-17, 18, 19)
- Resolution 2025-R-71 authorizing participation in SB 180 lawsuit
Recreation & Cultural Services Board
The Recreation & Cultural Services Board will consider a revision of its bylaws as old business. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July 2, a Parks & Recreation Director's report, and public comments. The remainder of the agenda is procedural.
- Revision of Board Bylaws (old business)
- Approval of July 2, 2025 meeting minutes
- Parks & Recreation Director's report
Economic Development Board
The Economic Development Board will hear presentations and discuss its by-laws, the Economic Development and Community Redevelopment Agency budgets, and the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) update. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only. The board will also receive reports from the department director and board members.
- Presentation and discussion of Economic Development Board By-Laws (AR-2025-0343)
- Presentation of the Economic Development Department budget and the Community Redevelopment Agency budget (AR-2025-0342)
- Discussion and review of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) including a 2015 and 2025 update (AR-2025-0153)
Technical Review Committee Public Vote
The Technical Review Committee will hold a public hearing on AR-2025-0300. The agenda item requests a waiver of the required deceleration lane for the property at 3710 S Ridgewood Avenue. The committee will consider whether to grant the waiver.
- Public hearing to consider waiver of deceleration lane requirement for 3710 S Ridgewood Ave
City Council - Special Meeting
The Edgewater City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 2025‑O‑08, which seeks to repeal the city‑wide moratorium and the Florida Shores Building Permit Moratorium following Senate Bill 180. The council will also consider Resolution 2025‑R‑25, which requests approval to designate an administrative authority to review, process, and administer plats. Both items are on the agenda for the special meeting on August 18, 2025.
- Ordinance 2025‑O‑08: repeal city‑wide moratorium and Florida Shores Building Permit Moratorium (linked to Senate Bill 180)
- Resolution 2025‑R‑25: designate administrative authority to review, process, and administer plats
- Attachments include Senate Bill 784 related to Resolution 2025‑R‑25
The council rejected Ordinance 2025-O-08, which sought to repeal the city-wide moratorium, with a 2-3 vote. The council approved Resolution 2025-R-25.1, designating the administrative authority to review, process, and administer plats, with a unanimous 5-0 vote.
- Ordinance 2025-O-08 repeal request denied (2-3 vote)
- Resolution 2025-R-25.1 approving plat review authority approved (5-0 vote)
City Council
The City Council will consider amending the Firefighters' Pension Plan, modifying the fee schedule, and approving budget adjustments for August FY25. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a right-of-way deed.
- Amending and Restating the Firefighters’ Pension Plan (Ordinance No. 2025-O-11)
- Modifying the Schedule of Fees/Rates (Resolution No. 2025-R-27)
- Budget Adjustments for August FY25 (Resolution No. 2025-R-31)
- Accepting a right-of-way deed for twenty five feet of property on Clinton Cemetery Road (Resolution No. 2025-R-32)
The council approved Ordinance No. 2025-O-11, amending and restating the firefighters’ pension plan. It also approved Resolution No. 2025-R-27 to modify fee schedules, Resolution No. 2025-R-31 as a FY25 budget amendment, Resolution No. 2025-R-32 to accept a right‑of‑way deed on Clinton Cemetery Road, and Public Notice AR-2025-027. All motions passed, with votes ranging from unanimous to 4‑1.
- Approved Ordinance 2025-O-11 (firefighters’ pension plan amendment) – 5‑0
- Approved Resolution 2025-R-27 (modify fee schedule) – 4‑1
- Approved Resolution 2025-R-31 (FY25 budget amendment) – 5‑0
- Approved Resolution 2025-R-32 (accept right‑of‑way deed) – 5‑0
- Approved Public Notice AR-2025-027 (CDBG reduced scope) – 5‑0
Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate on 2025-08-14 2:00 PM
The special magistrate will consider 13 code enforcement cases involving property maintenance, building code violations, construction debris, exterior doors, and accessory structures. Cases include addresses on Umbrella Tree Dr., Lime Tree Dr., Orange Tree Dr., N Riverside Dr., and others. Several cases are repeat or multiple citations for the same property.
- Case 25-122216: Gary J Lutsky at 3047 Orange Tree Dr. for alleged violation of Florida Building Code (Sec. 7-1).
- Case 25-122401: Steven Olesky & Brooke Bollea at 418 N Riverside Dr. for construction site debris (Sec. 10-130).
- Case 25-122462: Realty Income Properties 13 LLC at 2798 S Ridgewood Ave for minimum standards (Sec. 10-500).
- Case 25-122502 (repeat): Thomas Wrightsman & Laura Leshner at 3404 India Palm Dr. for alternate enforcement (Sec. 10-402).
- Case 25-122507 A, B, C: CF Partner in Construction LLC at 1626 Needle Palm Dr. with three citations for accessory structures, exterior doors, and building numbering.
Special Magistrate Ryan Knight approved the July 10, 2025 minutes and then entered orders finding twelve properties in violation of various code sections, issuing staff‑recommended penalties. No owners appeared, so the violations were entered based on the citations. The orders address issues such as property maintenance, building‑code compliance, construction debris, exterior doors, and accessory structures.
- Found Marr Development of Central Florida, Inc. at 3313 Umbrella Tree Dr. in violation of Sec. 10-402 (Alternate Method of Enforcement)
- Found Johnny W Starnes Jr. at 2414 Lime Tree Dr. in violation of Sec. 10-400 (Property Maintenance)
- Found Gary J Lutsky at 3047 Orange Tree Dr. in violation of Sec. 7-1 (Incorporation of Florida Building Code)
- Found Steven Olesky & Brooke Bollea at 418 N Riverside Dr. in violation of Sec. 10-130 (Construction Site Debris)
- Found Lynn A Wilkins at 2509 Willow Oak Dr. in violation of Sec. 10-234 (Exterior Doors)
- Found Thomas Wrightsman & Laura Leshner at 3404 India Palm Dr. in violation of Sec. 10-402 (Alternate Method of Enforcement)
- Found CF Partner in Construction LLC at 1626 Needle Palm Dr. in violation of Sec. 10-207 (Accessory Structures)
- Found Ranee Maillet Est at 1708 Bradford Rd. in violation of Sec. 10-400 (Property Maintenance)
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider three variance requests. The board will review requests for a larger lot size, increased accessory structure size, and additional structures on properties on Juniper Drive and Air Park Avenue.
- Public hearing for VA-2509: 5,000 sq ft lot in R-2 district, 45% build max, 5 ft side setback on Juniper Drive
- Public hearing for VA-2507: Amend variance for 3 ft front yard setback and larger accessory structure
- Public hearing for VA-2510: Four accessory structures exceeding primary residence square footage on 1902 Air Park Avenue
The board tabled variance VA‑2509 for a property on Juniper Drive to allow a larger lot and reduced setbacks. The board approved variance VA‑2507, permitting up to 45% building coverage, a 4‑foot front‑yard setback, and an accessory garage no larger than 16 ft × 40 ft. The board also approved variance VA‑2510, allowing four accessory structures and a front‑yard structure that exceeds the primary residence’s square footage by about 102.63%.
- Tabled VA‑2509 (further research required)
- Approved VA‑2507 as written (7‑0 vote)
- Approved VA‑2510 as written (7‑0 vote)
Technical Review Committee Public Vote SP-2414
The Technical Review Committee will hold a public hearing to consider a request for minor site plan approval. The discussion focuses on a proposed warehouse project.
- AR-2025-0209: Minor site plan approval for a warehouse at 2421 Guava Drive
City Council - Budget Workshop
The City Council will meet to review a city-wide update and recap. The primary focus of the meeting is the presentation and discussion of the FY26 budget.
- FY26 Budget Presentation
Economic Development Board
The Economic Development Board will discuss the 2025 update to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The board will also review a presentation regarding the development of E Park Avenue and implementation recommendations.
- Review of 2025 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) update
- Presentation on the development of E Park Avenue
- Discussion of 2015 Community Redevelopment Plan and Main Street CRA
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Community Redevelopment Agency will hear a presentation regarding "Main Street" on E Park Avenue. The body will also consider a request for a $25,000 reimbursement for a completed façade improvement grant.
- Presentation on "Main Street" on E Park Avenue (AR-2025-0262)
- Request for $25,000 reimbursement for façade improvement grant at 1517 S Ridgewood Avenue (AR-2025-0263)
City Council
The Edgewater City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including second readings on parks use and electric bicycle enforcement, and a first reading to repeal the city-wide and Florida Shores building permit moratorium. A public hearing will address an appeal of a conditional use permit and variance at 1103 S Ridgewood Avenue. The council will also vote on a major site plan for a business park at 2360 South Ridgewood Avenue, consisting of two 16,320-square-foot buildings.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2025-O-09 amending the parks use ordinance (Section 12.5.1)
- Second reading of Ordinance 2025-O-10 amending traffic code on electric bicycles
- First reading of Ordinance 2025-O-08 to repeal the city-wide and Florida Shores building permit moratorium following Senate Bill 180
- Appeal of Planning and Zoning Board decision on conditional use permit and variance for 1103 S Ridgewood Avenue
- Request for major site plan approval for a business park development at 2360 South Ridgewood Avenue (two 16,320 SF buildings on 3.05 acres)
The Edgewater City Council approved several key actions, including accepting a SAFER grant from DHS/FEMA, authorizing an appeal of a zoning board decision, and green‑lighting a major site plan for a new business park. Other approvals covered board appointments, resolutions on administrative authority and meeting procedures, and a special meeting related to a moratorium repeal.
- Accepted SAFER Grant from DHS/FEMA (5‑0)
- Approved appeal of Planning & Zoning Board decision for 1103 S Ridgewood Ave (3‑2)
- Approved major site plan for business park at 2360 S Ridgewood Ave (3‑2)
- Appointed Teresa Heavener to Recreation & Cultural Services Board (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑25 designating authority to review and process plats (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑29 amending Council meeting order of business (5‑0)
- Approved special meeting before next Council meeting on Ordinance 2025‑O‑08 (3‑2)
- Approved acceptance of assistance to the Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program grant (5‑0)
City Council - Special Meeting
The council will hold a discussion and interview to consider appointing a new City Clerk. Materials for review include the candidate’s resume, notary credentials, employment agreement, contract, and job description. No other agenda items are listed beyond standard procedural matters.
- Discussion and interview for appointment of a new City Clerk
- Review of Kelly McQuillen’s resume
- Review of City Clerk employment agreement
- Review of City Clerk contract
- Review of City Clerk job description
City Council - Workshop - Immediately following the Budget Workshop
The Edgewater City Council will hold a workshop on July 22, 2025, immediately after the 4:00 pm budget workshop. The workshop is to hear a presentation about Florida Senate Bill 180 and how it affects the city. No decisions are listed; the council is gathering information. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 104 N. Riverside Drive.
- Presentation on SB 180 and its impact on Edgewater