Orange Park, FL

Selection Advisory Committee

The Selection Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and rank proposals from firms. The committee will also review minutes from the October 19, 2026 meeting.

• Approval of October 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of proposals
• Ranking of firms

Town Council Regular

The Town Council will discuss the purchase of rescue tools and the removal of equipment from the Fire Department inventory. The body is also reviewing new application forms and priorities for advisory standing committees and boards.

• Purchase of Hurst E3 Rescue Tools
• Removal of equipment from Fire Department inventory
• Approval of new Advisory Standing Committee & Board application forms
• Establishment of annual committee priorities and assignments

Town Council Workshop

The Town Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the standing rules of the council. The agenda consists primarily of this single item of new business and audience comments.

• Standing Rules of the Town Council

The Town Council held a workshop to establish schedules for annual training, strategic planning, and committee assignments. Members discussed new agenda templates and internal review deadlines for ordinances and agreements.

• Agreed to schedule annual training in November or December
• Agreed to begin annual strategic planning in November
• Added 'Strategic Discussions/Updates' section to official agenda template
• Established seven-day review period for large agenda packets
• Confirmed internal submission deadline for agreements and ordinances one week before packet distribution

Town Council Regular

The Town Council will discuss and vote on a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan and engineering agreements for wastewater system hardening following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The meeting also includes an update on the Johnson Slough Roadway Project.

• Approval of Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan Agreement for Project No. WW10013
• Professional Engineering Services Agreement with CPH Consulting, LLC
• Work Order No. 1 with CPH Consulting, LLC for the Planning Phase
• Update on the Johnson Slough Roadway Project and associated loan

The Council approved a 0% interest loan for hurricane-related wastewater resiliency and hardening. Actions were also taken to advance the Johnson Slough roadway project and modify a related contractor agreement.

• Approved FDEP loan agreement up to $13.325M for wastewater upgrades (5-0)
• Approved Master Agreement for engineering services with CPH Consulting, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 Work Order No. 1 with CPH Consulting for planning phase (5-0)
• Authorized Town Attorney to add contractor as party with payment authority for mitigation bank agreements (5-0)
• Approved modification to Superior contract to reduce contingency by $74,900 (5-0)
• Approved Council minutes from October 6, 2026 (5-0)

Selection Advisory Committee

The Selection Advisory Committee is meeting to review the resolution establishing the committee and Florida Statutes 218.391. The body will discuss the evaluation matrix for selecting an auditor and set future meeting dates.

• Discussion of the Auditor Selection evaluation matrix
• Review of Florida Statutes 218.391
• Signing of disclosure documents

The Audit Selection Committee unanimously approved an evaluation matrix to rate five proposals submitted by independent CPA firms for municipal auditing services. Under Florida law, the town must select an auditor every three years. Committee members will score the submissions independently and reconvene on November 2, 2026, to select three finalists for interviews.

• Approved the evaluation matrix for auditing proposals (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 2, 2026, to shortlist three firms for interviews

Environmental Quality Board

The Environmental Quality Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review one new business item. The board is considering a sign variance application for a property on Kingsley Avenue.

• Sign Variance application (SV-1-2026) for 1123 Kingsley Avenue

The Environmental Quality Board approved a sign variance for 1123 Kingsley Avenue, allowing the existing sign to remain at a 7-foot setback while denying requests to increase the sign's area and height. The Board also discussed concerns regarding local tree-planting efforts and vegetation management in the wetlands behind Bradley Park.

• Approved July 9, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved 7-foot setback variance for 1123 Kingsley Avenue (3-0)
• Denied requests to increase sign area and height at 1123 Kingsley Avenue (3-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider recommendations for the Town Square Form-Based Code and Commercial Design Guidelines. The board will also review a design application for a residential accessory garage.

• Design Review Board Application (DRB-6-2026) for an accessory garage at 646 Nelson Drive
• Recommendation for Commercial Design Guidelines
• Recommendation for Town Square Form-Based Code

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a design review application for a 400-square-foot detached accessory garage at 646 Nelson Drive. The board also voted to continue reviews of the proposed Commercial Design Guidelines and Town Square Form-Based Code rather than recommending adoption. Members directed staff to brief the Town Council, clarify the board's project role, and assess the scope and cost of necessary legal review.

• Approved design review (DRB-6-2026) for detached garage at 646 Nelson Drive (4-0)
• Continued Commercial Design Guidelines recommendation to Town Council (4-0)
• Continued Town Square Form-Based Code recommendation to Town Council (4-0)
• Approved Sept. 10, 2026 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Sept. 24, 2026 workshop minutes (4-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including the Johnson Slough Project and collection system upgrades following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The body is also considering contracts for sewage services and road work.

• Agreement with Raulerson Paving LLC for milling and resurfacing of Hurley Street
• Loan agreement with Webster Public Finance Corporation for the Johnson Slough Project
• Piggyback contract with Synagro South, LLC for sewage and sludge dewatering and hauling
• Engineering services for FDEP SRF collection system resiliency and hardening upgrades
• MOU with Concert on the Green for Cocoa & Carols

Council authorized a $14,049,750 loan and a $13,999,561.67 design-build contract for the Johnson Slough Project to replace three bridges. The Town also approved several utility and infrastructure contracts, including sewage hauling and road resurfacing.

• Approved $13,999,561.67 design-build contract for Johnson Slough Project (3-2)
• Approved $14,049,750 loan with Webster Public Finance Corporation for Johnson Slough Project (3-2)
• Approved $155,000 sewage and sludge hauling contract with Synagro South, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $38,271.90 contract with Raulerson Paving LLC for Hurley Street resurfacing (3-2)
• Approved $90,000 blanket PO for sodium hypochlorite with Odyssey Manufacturing Co. (5-0)
• Approved MOU for 'Cocoa and Carols' event with up to $5,400 in in-kind support (5-0)
• Voted to remain non-participating in Clay County-Urban County CDBG program (5-0)
• Postponed engineering services agreement with CPH Consulting, LLC to Oct 20 (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to discuss updates to the Town Square Form-Based Code and Design Standards.

• Discussion on Town Square Form-Based Code and Design Standards update

The Board held a workshop to review recommended revisions to the Town Square form-based code and design standards. No formal votes were taken; the proposed plan will move to public review before being considered as an action item at a future meeting.

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss a Historic Preservation Survey.

• Discussion on Historic Preservation Survey

The Board approved the August 27, 2026, meeting minutes. Members reviewed and revised a draft Historic Preservation Survey, including changes to question wording and distribution methods, to be sent to residents in early October.

• Approved August 27, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the final millage rate for 2026 and the final budget for fiscal year 2026/2027. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts and premises use agreements.

• Resolution No. 23-26: Adopting the Calendar Year 2026 Final Millage Rate
• Ordinance 13-26: Second Reading and Final Budget Adoption for FY 2026/2027
• Inserta-Valve installation for Reed St Watermain and Street Project
• Amendment to extend Concrete Installation and Repair Agreement with Roche’s, Inc.
• Agreement for Pump and Aeration System Analysis with PBM Constructors Inc.

The Council approved a final budget for the upcoming fiscal year and set the 2026 millage rate at 5.9000. Several line-item adjustments were made, and a $360,649 deficit will be covered using General Fund reserve balances.

• Approved 5.9000 millage rate for 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2026-2027 final budget as amended (5-0)
• Approved $162,786.62 change order for Johnson Slough project (3-2)
• Approved $190,000 agreement with PBM Constructors for wastewater plant pumps (5-0)
• Approved $44,541 for Reed Street water main Inserta-Valves (5-0)
• Renewed insurance coverage with Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (5-0)
• Extended concrete repair contract with Roche's, Inc. for two years (5-0)
• Directed Town Manager to maintain 100% solid waste fee exemption for disabled veterans (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider three Design Review Board applications for single-family homes. The board will also receive an update on the Standing Rules subcommittee.

• Design Review Board Application (DRB-3-2026) for 1629 Solomon Street
• Design Review Board Application (DRB-4-2026) for 1639 Solomon Street
• Design Review Board Application (DRB-5-2026) for 1649 Solomon Street
• Update on Subcommittee Meeting for Standing Rules

The Planning and Zoning Board approved three separate design review applications for new single-family dwellings located at 1629, 1639, and 1649 Solomon Street. During the hearing for the first property, the Board addressed public concerns regarding local drainage and flood mitigation. The Board also received a presentation on Ordinance 08-26 regarding ex parte communication procedures.

• Approved minutes for August 13, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved design application DRB-3-2026 for 1629 Solomon Street (4-0)
• Approved design application DRB-4-2026 for 1639 Solomon Street (4-0)
• Approved design application DRB-5-2026 for 1649 Solomon Street (4-0)

Town Council Special

The Town Council will meet to discuss the Guaranteed Maximum Price and a Series 2026 Tax-Exempt Bank Loan Term Sheet. These items relate to the Johnson Slough Roadways and Culvert Improvements Project.

• Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Johnson Slough Roadways and Culvert Improvements Project
• Series 2026 Tax-Exempt Bank Loan Term Sheet for Johnson Slough Roadways and Culvert Improvements Project

The Town Council approved a term sheet with Webster Public Finance Corporation to lock in interest rates for a loan of approximately $14 million. This financing is intended for the Johnson Slough roadways and culvert improvements project. Final project approval is pending a revised Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).

• Approved term sheet for Webster Public Finance Corporation loan to lock in interest rates (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the tentative millage rate and the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget. The meeting includes public hearings on tax rates and budget adoption. Council members will also consider final adoptions for rezoning and communication procedures.

• Public hearing on Calendar Year 2026 Tentative Millage Rate and FY 2026/2027 Tentative Budget
• Ordinance No. 09-26 and 10-26: Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning for 1701 Park Avenue
• Ordinance No. 08-26: Procedures governing ex parte communications for public officials
• Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with Public Risk Management of Florida Health Trust
• MOU with Historical Society for Geocaching Adventure Lab at Magnolia Cemetery

The Council set a tentative millage rate of 5.95 mills and approved a tentative budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year with several amendments. The budget includes using fund balances to cover deficits in the General, Sales Tax, and Water & Sewer funds. Additionally, the Council approved a rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment for property at 1701 Park Avenue.

• Set tentative millage rate at 5.95 mills (5-0)
• Approved tentative FY 2026/2027 budget as amended (5-0)
• Approved rezoning 8.63 acres at 1701 Park Avenue to RG-1 (5-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for 1701 Park Avenue to MDR (5-0)
• Approved 90/40 employer-employee health insurance contribution split (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 08-26 regarding ex parte communications (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Historical Society for Geocaching at Magnolia Cemetery (5-0)
• Appointed Audit Selection Committee members (5-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss a Historic Preservation Survey.

• Discussion on Historic Preservation Survey

The Historical Preservation Board reviewed draft survey questions regarding a proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance. Members discussed survey length, distribution methods, and how to provide background information to residents. No formal vote was taken on the survey, but staff received direction to revise the questions for future public outreach.

• Approved minutes from July 23, 2026 meeting (4-0)

Budget & Finance Committee

The committee will receive presentations regarding the Public Works Department's budgets. Discussions will cover the General, Water & Sewer, and Stormwater funds, as well as the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Public Works General Fund presentation
• Water & Sewer Fund presentation
• Stormwater Fund presentation
• Capital Improvement Plan presentation

The Budget & Finance Committee recommended that the Town Council prioritize infrastructure and water/sewer work on Stiles Avenue over Smith Street. The committee also reviewed the Public Works Department's 9% budget decrease and revenue shortfalls in the water and sewer enterprise funds.

• Approved August 19, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended prioritizing Stiles Avenue infrastructure and water/sewer work over Smith Street (unanimous)

Culture and Recreation Committee

The Culture and Recreation Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss a new business item. The primary topic is a request to waive facility rental fees for the T.C. Miller Community Center.

• Facility Rental Fee Waiver Request for T.C. Miller Community Center (Desiree Allen)

The committee approved a partnership with Desiree Allen to host community educational functions, subject to review by the Town Manager and legal counsel. The committee also approved the minutes from the July 8, 2026 meeting.

• Approved July 8, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved partnership with Desiree Allen for community educational functions, pending Town Manager and legal review

Budget & Finance Committee

The committee will hear budget presentations for the Administrative, Finance, Economic & Community Development, and Non-Departmental sectors. Members will discuss these presentations and provide recommendations.

• Administrative Department Budget presentation
• Finance Department Budget presentation
• Economic & Community Development Department Budget presentation
• Non-Departmental Budget presentation

The committee reviewed budgets for the Administrative, Finance, and Economic and Community Development departments. Members approved specific funding cuts to special events and recommended a new health insurance contribution structure for Town Council approval.

• Approved August 10, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Reduced Carrie Clarke Day allocation by $1,000 (6-1)
• Eliminated After Dark concert series except for one event at a cost of $5,000 (7-0)
• Recommended 90/40 employer-employee health insurance contribution split to Town Council (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to discuss a variance application and review Sunshine Laws. The board will also receive an update on the subcommittee meeting for standing rules.

• Variance Application (V-2-2026) for 2245 Holly Leaf Lane
• Review of Sunshine Laws
• Update on Subcommittee Meeting for Standing Rules

The Board denied a request to reduce a side-yard setback for a proposed three-car garage addition, finding the applicant did not demonstrate a unique physical hardship. The Board also received training on Florida's Sunshine Law requirements.

• Approved July 9, 2026 meeting minutes as corrected (5-0)
• Denied Variance Application V-2-2026 for 2245 Holly Leaf Lane (5-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also discuss a previous joint council workshop and a future resident workshop.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Discussion on Previous Joint Council Workshop
• Discussion on Future Resident Workshop

The Board elected its Chair and Vice Chair and approved the February 26, 2026 meeting minutes. Members discussed the need for more public education regarding a proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance and planned a tentative resident workshop for October 22, 2026.

• Elected Mr. Corrales as Chair (3-0)
• Elected Ms. Myers as Vice Chair (3-0)
• Approved February 26, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)

Economic & Community Development Committee

The Economic & Community Development Committee will discuss procurement policies regarding local bidder preferences. The body will also review a vacant building ordinance and zoning flexibility for business operations.

• Procurement policies for local bidder preference
• Vacant building ordinance
• Zoning flexibility for business operations
• ECDC project tracking update

The Economic and Community Development Committee approved the minutes from the June 4, 2026, meeting. Members also directed staff to draft a local bidder preference framework for future review by the Policies and Procedures Committee. Other items, including a potential vacant building ordinance and zoning flexibility, were discussed but no formal actions were taken.

• Approved June 4, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Directed staff to draft a local bidder preference framework (4-0)

Town Council Workshop

The Town Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2026/2027 through 2030/2031. The discussion focuses on infrastructure and equipment needs.

• Fire Department Ladder Truck
• Water & Sewer Capital Projects

The Council reviewed the 2026–2027 to 2030–2031 Capital Improvement Plan. Members informally agreed to delay a decision on a new ladder truck and discussed deferring $1.54 million in low- and medium-risk utility projects to rebuild fund balances.

• Informally agreed to delay decision on $1.7 million ladder truck until after November
• Proposed deferring $1.54 million in utility CIP items including vehicle replacements and telemetry upgrades

Budget & Finance Committee

The committee will receive presentations on town revenues and budgets for the Police and Fire departments. Members will also evaluate employer contribution levels for health insurance.

• Revenue presentation
• Police Department budget presentation
• Fire Department budget presentation
• Evaluation of employer health insurance contribution levels

The Orange Park Budget & Finance Committee approved the May 20, 2026 meeting minutes, directed staff to evaluate tiered healthcare contributions and a 90/40 split scenario, and voted 4-3 to proceed with a 90/50 health insurance contribution structure for open enrollment. The committee also heard budget presentations for the General Fund, Police Department, and Fire Department.

• Approved May 20, 2026 committee meeting minutes (6-0)
• Directed Finance Director to evaluate a tiered healthcare contribution structure and consult Town Attorney
• Directed the Bailey Group to provide financial figures for a 90/40 healthcare split scenario (7-0)
• Approved proceeding with a 90/50 healthcare contribution structure for open enrollment (4-3)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold first readings for ordinances regarding ex parte communications and property changes at 1701 Park Avenue. The body will also consider an employment agreement for the Town Manager and a settlement regarding 107 River Road.

• Ordinance No. 09-26 and 10-26: Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning for 1701 Park Avenue
• Employment Agreement for Gary Goble for Town Manager position
• Settlement and Drainage Easement Agreement for Hamilton v. Town of Orange Park (107 River Road)
• Authorization for Rescue 19 Remount purchase
• Ordinance No. 11-26: Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with Public Risk Management of Florida Health Trust

The Council appointed Gary Goble as Town Manager with a $160,000 base salary and approved new employee health benefit plans. Other key actions included approving a $352,043.87 school safety agreement and a $195,552 rescue vehicle remount.

• Approved health benefit plans recommended by The Bailey Group (4-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance No. 11-26 for health trust agreement (4-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance No. 08-26 regarding ex parte communications (4-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinances 09-26 and 10-26 for 1701 Park Avenue rezoning (4-0)
• Appointed Phyllis Renninger to the Police Pension Board (4-0)
• Approved $352,043.87 School Resource Officer agreement with Clay County Schools (4-0)
• Approved $195,552.00 remount of Rescue 19 (4-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Town Manager Gary Goble at $160,000 base salary (4-0)

Selection Advisory Committee

The Selection Advisory Committee will review and rank proposals for professional engineering services. These services relate to State Revolving Fund Loan Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

• Ranking of firms for Professional Engineering Services (SA-HM)
• Review of Request for Qualifications for hurricane-related loan appropriations

The Selection Advisory Committee evaluated four firms for Professional Engineering Services related to State Revolving Fund Loan Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Based on score sheets, the committee voted to recommend CPH to the Council for the agreement.

• Approved Kyle Croce as Committee Chairperson (unanimous)
• Recommended CPH for Professional Engineering Services agreement (4-0)

Environmental Quality Board

The Environmental Quality Board will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also review minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Approval of January 8, 2026 meeting minutes

The board elected its Chair and Vice Chair and approved the minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting. Members discussed Florida Sunshine Law compliance and state laws regarding residential tree removal. No new business items were decided.

• Elected Ms. Waters as Chair (4-0)
• Elected Mr. Jordan as Vice Chair
• Approved January 8, 2026 meeting minutes (3-1)

Environmental Quality Board

The Environmental Quality Board meeting scheduled for June 11, 2026, was canceled due to a lack of quorum.

• Request to remove a historic live oak tree at 142 River Road
• Staff update on sign microgrant

The meeting scheduled for June 11, 2026, was canceled due to a lack of quorum. No actions were taken and no decisions were made.

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to discuss the Town Square Form-Based Code and Design Standards. The discussion includes a memorandum from The Haskell Company.

• Discussion on Town Square Form-Based Code and Design Standards
• Review of memorandum from The Haskell Company

The board held a workshop to discuss a proposed form-based zoning code and design standards for a walkable, mixed-use Town Square district. No formal votes or decisions were made during the session.

• No formal decisions made (workshop for discussion only)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a conditional use permit for a liquor store and a variance application. The board will also review two design applications for residential construction.

• Conditional Use (C-1-2026) for a liquor store at 1345 Park Avenue
• Variance Application (V-2-2026) for 2245 Holly Leaf Lane
• Design Review (DRB-1-2026) for a single-family dwelling at 1805 Willow Breeze Court
• Design Review (DRB-2-2026) for a detached garage at 2236 Carnes Street
• Staff updates on Article III Subdivisions and recovery homes

The Orange Park Planning and Zoning Board voted to formally deny a conditional use application for a liquor store at 1345 Park Avenue after the applicant attempted to withdraw it, citing distance requirements. The Board also approved a single-family home in a new subdivision at 1805 Willow Breeze Court, a detached garage at 2236 Carnes Street, and deferred a variance request for 2245 Holly Leaf Lane to August.

• Approved June 11, 2026 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved June 24, 2026 workshop meeting minutes (4-0)
• Denied Conditional Use Application C-1-2026 for a liquor store at 1345 Park Avenue (4-0)
• Deferred Variance Application V-2-2026 for 2245 Holly Leaf Lane to August 13, 2026 (3-1, Hawkins dissenting)
• Approved Design Review Board Application DRB-1-2026 for a single-family dwelling at 1805 Willow Breeze Court (4-0)
• Approved Design Review Board Application DRB-2-2026 for a detached garage at 2236 Carnes Street (4-0)

Magnolia Cemetery Board

The Magnolia Cemetery Board will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The board will discuss updates on veteran markers and available lots for sale, as well as a planned headstone cleanup in October.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Update on new veteran markers
• Discussion of lots available for sale
• July 4th Veteran Markers Reveal
• October headstone cleanup

The board re-elected its Chair and Vice Chair and approved the February 2026 meeting minutes. Members discussed the installation of veteran grave markers and the availability of burial plots. The board also moved to verify if Town Council approval is needed for a proposed historical walking tour.

• Re-elected Sandra DiGiovanni as Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Neil Bergal as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved February 19, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved request for staff to verify if Town Council approval is required for a Geocaching Adventure Lab walking tour (unanimous)