Hillsboro Beach public meetings in 2021

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold public hearings on site plan approvals for properties at 1009 and 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile, and vote on an ordinance to allow artificial turf. They will also consider resolutions on regional fire/rescue aid, employee health insurance renewal, and other items. The agenda includes routine approvals, reports, and updates.

• Site plan approval for 1009 Hillsboro Mile (agent: Parker Yannette Design Group)
• Site plan approval for 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile (agent: Related Group)
• Ordinance 2021-09: amend land development code to allow artificial turf (second reading)
• Resolution 2021-56: regional interlocal agreement for fire/rescue/EMS automatic aid
• Resolution 2021-58: renew United Healthcare employee health insurance for 2022

The Town Commission approved a site plan for a single-family home at 1009 Hillsboro Mile with staff conditions, and adopted a 2022 United Healthcare employee health insurance renewal with a 5.23 percent increase. It also adopted a regional fire/rescue automatic aid agreement with an addendum and a resolution on animal research funding, and tabled a 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile site plan and a proclamations resolution to January 11, 2022. An artificial turf ordinance and a code report were deferred.

• Approved site plan for 1009 Hillsboro Mile with staff conditions (5-0)
• Tabled site plan for 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile to January 11, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-58 renewing United Healthcare 2022 employee health insurance, 5.23% increase (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-56 regional fire/rescue automatic aid agreement with addendum (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-57 on Beagle Freedom Project, changing 'animals' to 'felines, canines, and primates' (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2021-55 on proclamation procedure to January 11, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda invoices totaling $80,876.60 (5-0)
• Deferred Ordinance 2021-09 on artificial turf and code report item 9C to January 11, 2022

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold quasi-judicial public hearings on three variance requests. Two involve a proposed development at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile seeking to exceed height limits, including a 15-story/175-foot building where 3 stories/35 feet are permitted, and rooftop decorative features. One involves a variance for elevator equipment at 925 Hillsboro Mile to exceed the 35-foot height limit by 4 feet 1 inch. The board will take public comments and vote on each request.

• Variance to allow 15-story/175-foot building at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile where 3-story/35-foot is permitted
• Variance for rooftop decorative features at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile: 29% roof coverage and 20 feet height where 20% and 15 feet permitted
• Variance at 925 Hillsboro Mile to exceed 35-foot height limit by 4 feet 1 inch for elevator mechanical equipment/penthouse
• Public hearings with sworn testimony and commission votes on each variance

The Board of Zoning & Appeals approved a 4-foot-1-inch height variance for an elevator at 925 Hillsboro Mile (5-0). A request to exceed height limits for a proposed 15-story, 170-foot tower at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile was continued to January 11, 2022, after the applicant offered to reduce the height to 12 stories and then 10 stories. The board took no final action on the tower height.

• Approved height variance for elevator at 925 Hillsboro Mile, allowing 39 feet 1 inch instead of 35 feet (5-0)
• Continued quasi-judicial hearing for height variance at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile to January 11, 2022 (5-0)
• Continued second related variance request for 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile to January 11, 2022 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:37 p.m. (5-0)

General

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 9, 2021, with several items for discussion and possible action. Key items include a first reading of an ordinance to amend the land development code to allow artificial turf, discussions on proclamation procedures and maximum lot size, and approval of several resolutions including contracts and budget amendments. The meeting also includes consent items, proclamations, and staff updates.

• Ordinance No. 2021-09: First reading to amend Chapter 12, Section 12-396 to allow artificial synthetic turf
• Resolution No. 2021-51: Approve $19,996.00 purchase of speed variable signs for Police Department
• Resolution No. 2021-52: Approve $25,342.15 purchase of office furniture for Police Station communications area
• Resolution No. 2021-53: Approve Fiscal Year 2021 budget amendments
• Resolution No. 2021-50: Approve maintenance agreement with FDOT for State Road A1A project

The Commission approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-09, which would set minimum standards for artificial synthetic turf and apply to all residential and commercial properties in Town. It adopted five resolutions, including a $19,996 purchase of speed variable signs and $25,342.15 of police station office furniture, plus a maintenance agreement with FDOT for State Road A1A. The 2022 meeting schedule was adopted with January, July and September dates moved. No final action was taken on maximum lot size limits; staff was asked to investigate consultant costs.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-09 on first reading as amended, covering artificial turf standards Town-wide (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-50, FDOT maintenance agreement for State Road A1A project #441360-1-56-01 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-51, $19,996.00 purchase of speed variable signs from Transportation Solution and Lighting (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-52, $25,342.15 office furniture purchase from Russ Bassett for police station communications area (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-53, Fiscal Year 2021 budget amendments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-54, 2022 meeting schedule as amended, moving January, July and September dates (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda invoices and two proclamations, including ratification of Angelique Salic's 100th birthday proclamation (5-0)
• Directed staff to investigate cost of a consultant study on maximum lot size limits; no ordinance adopted

General

The Hillsboro Beach Board of Zoning & Appeals holds a quasi-judicial public hearing on two requests: site plan approval for 981 Hillsboro Mile and conditional use approval for a beach chair management service at 1159 Hillsboro Mile. The board will hear staff presentations, public comments, and vote on each item.

• Site plan approval request for 981 Hillsboro Mile by Ronald J. Rickert, II, agent for property owner
• Conditional use approval for beach chair management service at 1159 Hillsboro Mile by BNH IV HM TRI, LLC and 1159 Hillsboro Mile LLC
• Commercial use of beach equipment (lounge chairs, umbrellas) and storage at Hillsboro Beach Resort

The Board of Zoning & Appeals approved a site plan for a guest house addition at 981 Hillsboro Mile and a conditional use permit for a beach chair management service at 1159 Hillsboro Mile. Both approvals include specific conditions regarding site management, equipment usage, and operational restrictions. The beach chair service was granted a six-month probationary period.

• Approved guest house site plan at 981 Hillsboro Mile (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for beach chair service at 1159 Hillsboro Mile (5-0)
• Set 6-month probation for beach chair service (5-0)
• Prohibited structures on beach for chair service (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:25 a.m. (5-0)

General

The Town of Hillsboro Beach is holding a code enforcement hearing on October 11, 2021, to address eight property maintenance and lighting cases. The board will review violations including seawall issues, exterior building disrepair, and artificial lighting that may disorient sea turtles. Several cases are first-time hearings, while one property owner faces a $150 daily fine for non-compliance.

• Seawall violations at 991, 987, 949, and 969 Hillsboro Mile for allowing tidal waters to impact adjacent properties
• Turtle lighting violations at 1221 and 1223 Hillsboro Mile for exterior lights visible from the beach
• Property maintenance violations at 1205 Hillsboro Mile for structural and paint issues
• Daily fine of $150.00 imposed on 987 Hillsboro Mile for seawall non-compliance
• Closed cases: 1015 Hillsboro Mile (garbage/trash) and 1221 Hillsboro Mile (turtle lighting)

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission is holding a regular meeting with several action items. They will vote on a second reading of an ordinance creating a civil citations chapter for code enforcement, discuss a code compliance case at 1189 Hillsboro Mile, and consider multiple resolutions including a license agreement with FDOT for the A1A redesign project. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, invoices, and staff reports.

• Ordinance No. 2021-08 (second reading) creating Chapter 11 'Civil Citations' for code enforcement penalties
• Discussion on code compliance case #21020001 for 1189 Hillsboro Mile, #16, regarding mitigation of violation fees
• Resolution No. 2021-46: License agreement with FDOT for State Road A1A Redesign Project (ID No. 441360-1-52-01)
• Resolution No. 2021-47: Agreement with Broward County for Enhanced Marine Law Enforcement Grant FY 2021-2022
• Resolution No. 2021-49: Engagement letter with Grau & Associates for FY 2020-2021 audit services

The Commission approved an ordinance establishing civil citations for code violations, including specific penalties for turtle ordinance violations. The board also granted a 90% fine reduction for a resident and authorized several inter-governmental agreements.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-08 creating 'Civil Citations' for code enforcement (5-0)
• Mitigated 90% of code violation fines for 1189 Hillsboro Mile, #16, totaling $1,170 due (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-46 for FDOT license agreement regarding A1A redesign (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-47 for Broward County Marine Law Enforcement grant (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-48 for Broward County Supervisor of Elections to conduct 2022 elections (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2021-49 regarding auditing services to allow for an RFP (5-0)
• Approved $28,564.70 in invoices for legal, development, and infrastructure services (5-0)

Town Commission

The Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold public hearings regarding site plan approvals, synthetic turf usage, and a special event space. These items require quasi-judicial review and public comment before the Board votes.

• Site plan approval for a 2,823 square foot, 3-story addition and basketball court at 1007 Hillsboro Mile
• Conditional use request for 1,300 square feet of synthetic turf at 1115 Hillsboro Mile
• Conditional use request for synthetic turf along the Intracoastal side of 981 Hillsboro Mile
• Conditional use request for a special event space at the Hillsboro Beach Resort, 1159 Hillsboro Mile

The Board of Zoning & Appeals approved two synthetic turf conditional use requests and one site plan addition, but denied a conditional use request to allow a special event space at the Hillsboro Beach Resort. The denial passed 4-1, with Vice Mayor Kirdahy voting no. The board also discussed a possible future ordinance on artificial turf specifications.

• Approved site plan for a 3-story, 2,823 sq ft addition at 1007 Hillsboro Mile with staff conditions (5-0)
• Approved artificial/synthetic turf conditional use at 1115 Hillsboro Mile (5-0)
• Approved artificial/synthetic turf conditional use at 981 Hillsboro Mile (5-0)
• Denied conditional use for a special event space at Hillsboro Beach Resort (4-1, Kirdahy no)
• Directed applicant to remove event space references from website within two weeks
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

General

The Town Commission is holding the second and final public hearing to adopt the final millage rate of 3.50 for general operations and the final budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The meeting includes public comment opportunities via email or Zoom, followed by commission discussion and votes on two resolutions.

• Resolution 2021-44: Adopt final millage rate of 3.50 for general operating fund for FY 2021-2022
• Resolution 2021-45: Adopt final budget for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2022
• Public comments limited to three minutes per person, accepted via email or live Zoom

The Town Commission approved a final millage rate of 3.50 and the final budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021. The budget includes adjustments to departmental contracts, insurance premiums, and capital improvement projects. Commissioners also discussed the potential future addition of a part-time staff position for beach management.

• Adopted final millage rate of 3.50 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-44 regarding millage rate (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-45 regarding final budget (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:43 p.m. (5-0)

General

The Town Commission is holding the first public hearing to adopt the tentative millage rate and tentative budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The agenda includes resolutions to set the millage rate and approve the budget, with a final hearing scheduled for September 23, 2021. Public comments are accepted via email or Zoom.

• Resolution No. 2021-42: Adopt tentative millage rate for general operations FY 2021-2022
• Resolution No. 2021-43: Adopt tentative budget for FY 2021-2022 (Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022)
• Second and final budget public hearing set for September 23, 2021 at 5:01 PM

The Town Commission approved a tentative millage rate of 3.50 and a tentative budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021. The approved budget includes two new part-time marine reserve positions and removes one part-time position from the Water Department. A final public hearing to adopt the budget and millage rate is scheduled for September 23, 2021.

• Adopted tentative millage rate of 3.50 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-42 for millage rate (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-43 for tentative budget (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:30 p.m. (5-0)

General

The Town of Hillsboro Beach is holding a code enforcement hearing on September 13, 2021, to address seven cases involving property maintenance, building permits, and nuisance violations. The agenda includes first-time hearings, continuances, and a repeat violation hearing, with actions to be determined by the board.

• Case 21020001: Closed building permit violation at 1189 Hillsboro Mile, with a $150.00 fine imposed.
• Case 21070001: Open seawall violation at 987 Hillsboro Mile; tidal waters impacting adjacent properties.
• Case 21070002: Repeat nuisance violation at 1206 Hillsboro Mile for overgrowth and coconuts over 6 inches.
• Case 21080001: First-time hearing for work without a permit at 981 Hillsboro Mile (staircase, balcony railings, lights).
• Cases 20100003, 20100006: Continuances for seawall violations at 945 and 975 Hillsboro Mile.

Town Commission

The Town Commission will consider new ordinances regarding site plan excavation and civil citations. The meeting also includes discussions on Town Hall renovations and several resolutions regarding beach mitigation and police equipment.

• Ordinance No. 2021-07: Amending site plan requirements to include excavation rules
• Ordinance No. 2021-08: Creating a new chapter for civil citations and penalties
• Resolution No. 2021-36: Authorizing $94,730.00 in federal funds for police equipment and training
• Resolution No. 2021-33: Proposal from Moffatt & Nichol, Inc. for beach monitoring
• Discussion on Town Hall renovation

The Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance creating civil citation procedures for code enforcement. They also authorized the use of over $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for infrastructure projects, including water plant needs. Additionally, the Commission tabled a proposed ordinance regarding excavation and sand requirements for further review.

• Tabled Ordinance 2021-07 regarding excavation site plan requirements (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-08 for civil citations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-32 for beach erosion mitigation funding (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-33 for post-construction beach monitoring (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-34 to accept $1M+ in ARPA funds (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-36 to use $94,730 in forfeiture funds for police (5-0)
• Approved $112.50 lien search fee increase via Resolution 2021-37 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including various invoices and resolutions (5-0)

General

The Town of Hillsboro Beach is reviewing several code enforcement cases during the July 12, 2021, hearing. These cases involve property maintenance standards, nuisance violations, and seawall compliance.

• Case 20100004: Property maintenance regarding seawall and tidal water flow at 971 Hillsboro Mile
• Case 21040001: Nuisance and property maintenance case at 1205 Hillsboro Mile involving $150 daily fines
• Case 20100006: Property maintenance case at 975 Hillsboro Mile regarding seawall compliance
• Case 21020001: Building permit required case at 1189 Hillsboro Mile

General

The Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing regarding a conditional use request. The applicant, BNH IV TRI, LLC, is seeking permission to permit a restaurant with beer, wine, and alcoholic beverage service at 1159 Hillsboro Mile.

• Conditional Use Request for restaurant with beer, wine, and alcoholic beverage service at 1159 Hillsboro Mile

The Town Commission approved a conditional use request for BNH IV TRI, LLC to permit a restaurant with beer, wine, and alcoholic beverage service at the Hillsboro Beach Resort located at 1159 Hillsboro Mile, with the special event space removed from the application. The approval passed unanimously with seven conditions, including restricted operating hours, noise limits, and mandatory six-month and annual reviews.

• Approved conditional use for a restaurant with beer, wine, and alcohol service at Hillsboro Beach Resort (5-0)
• Excluded second-floor event space from the current approval, requiring a new application for future use (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to require beach-compatible sand for excavation. The meeting also includes discussions on the FY2022 budget, millage rates, and various police equipment purchases.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2021-07 regarding site plan excavation requirements
• Purchase of one 2021 marked patrol police vehicle from Bartow Ford
• Use of $12,543.00 in Federal Forfeiture Funds for an electronic message board with radar
• Approval of the FY2022 proposed millage rate
• Resolution to join a unified plan for opioid settlement proceeds

The Town Commission approved the purchase of a new marked patrol vehicle and an electronic message board for traffic statistics. Commissioners also set the first public hearing for the fiscal year 2022 budget for September 13, 2021, and adopted a preliminary millage rate of 3.50. Additionally, the Commission tabled a proposed ordinance regarding site plan excavation requirements to allow for further developer input.

• Approved purchase of 2021 marked patrol vehicle (5-0)
• Approved $12,543 for electronic message board (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-07 regarding excavation to September (5-0)
• Adopted preliminary millage rate of 3.50 (5-0)
• Set first budget hearing for September 13, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Kichler Harbor Bay sconces for Town Hall exterior (5-0)
• Approved joining Florida opioid settlement agreement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda invoices (5-0)

General

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on decorative elements for the front of Town Hall, interview two candidates for a commission seat, and appoint one to fill the unexpired term of Andrew Brown until the March 8, 2022 election. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.

• Discussion and vote on decorative elements for front of Town Hall
• Interviews of commission candidates David Ravanesi and Jane Reiser
• Resolution No. 2021-28 to appoint a commission member to fill Andrew Brown's unexpired term through March 8, 2022 election

The Commission appointed Jane Reiser to fill the vacant seat previously held by Andrew Brown. The Commission also selected a design option for bollards at Town Hall to meet ADA requirements.

• Appointed Jane Reiser as Commissioner to fill Andrew Brown's vacant seat (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-28 to formalize Jane Reiser's appointment (4-0)
• Selected option four (4) for Town Hall decorative bollards by consensus

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold public hearings on amending the Land Development Code for restaurant and hotel bar conditional uses and updating the noise ordinance. The meeting also includes presentations on Broward County solid waste and the State Road A1A redesign project.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2021-03 regarding 'Conditional Use' for restaurant and hotel bars
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2021-06 to amend the noise ordinance
• Presentation on the State Road A1A Redesign Project
• Presentation on Broward County Solid Waste & Recycling
• Review of applications for a vacant Commission seat

The Commission approved amendments to the noise ordinance to make it effective 24/7 and updated the land development code regarding conditional uses for restaurants and hotel bars. The board also authorized two interlocal agreements for gas tax proceeds and appointed a Special Magistrate.

• Approved amended Ordinance 2021-03 creating 'Conditional Use' for Restaurant and Hotel Bar (4-0)
• Approved amended Ordinance 2021-06 making noise restrictions effective around the clock (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-26 for Broward County 3-cent local option gas tax distribution (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-27 for Broward County 5-cent local option gas tax for transit (4-0)
• Approved John Heron as Special Magistrate (4-0)
• Approved various invoices for CG&A, Goren Cherof Doody & Ezrol, Inframark, LSF, and RMA (4-0)
• Set special meeting for June 15 to interview applicants for vacant Commission seat

Town Commission

The Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing regarding a site plan approval request. The request was submitted by Justice Bentz with W.A. Bentz Construction for the property located at 985 Hillsboro Mile.

• Site Plan Approval Request for 985 Hillsboro Mile

The Board of Zoning & Appeals approved a site plan for a new two-story single-family residence at 985 Hillsboro Mile, with the applicant required to comply with all eight staff comments. The approval passed unanimously 4-0. The meeting then adjourned at 9:17 a.m.

• Approved site plan for 985 Hillsboro Mile with all 8 staff conditions (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission will discuss several ordinances, including amendments to the land development code and noise regulations. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding Commissioner Andrew Brown's resignation and a request for developers to follow specific sand and foam excavation standards.

• Ordinance amending Land Development Code regarding restaurant and hotel bar second readings
• Ordinance amending noise regulations regarding vehicle horn usage
• Discussion of Commissioner Andrew Brown's resignation
• Request for developers to follow sand and foam excavation standards to maintain beach compatibility
• Public hearing regarding an amendment to the Town Code for dumpster enclosure requirements

The Town Commission approved three amended ordinances regarding conditional use for restaurants and hotel bars, dumpster enclosure requirements, and seawall maintenance. The Commission also approved the first reading of a noise ordinance amendment and authorized several vendor payments.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-03 creating 'Conditional Use' for restaurants and hotel bars (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-04 establishing dumpster and container enclosure requirements (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-05 amending seawall maintenance and citation rules (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-06 to amend the Noise Ordinance (4-0)
• Approved $38,324.37 in invoices for legal, infrastructure, and engineering services (4-0)
• Accepted proclamations for Municipal Clerks Week and National Police Week (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month (4-0)

General

The Town of Hillsboro Beach will review several open code enforcement cases during the May 3, 2021, meeting. These cases involve property maintenance, building permit violations, and nuisance issues across various addresses on Hillsboro Mile.

• Property maintenance and seawall issues at 1015 Hillsboro Mile
• Unpermitted A/C system replacement at 1203 Hillsboro Mile #10A
• Unpermitted stair/balcony rail and wiring work at 971 Hillsboro Mile
• Landscaping maintenance and $150.00 fine at 925 Hillsboro Mile
• Rooftop equipment maintenance at 1237 Hillsboro Mile

General

The Town Commission is reviewing two requests for variances to allow the use of official synthetic turf at Hillsboro Mile properties. The requests involve different applications for both a guest house and a single-family residence.

• Variance request for official synthetic turf at Hillsboro Mile (guest house)
• Variance request for official synthetic turf at Hillsboro Mile (single-family residence)

The Board of Zoning & Appeals approved a variance and partial site plan for a guest house at 925 Hillsboro Mile. The Board also granted conditional use permits for the installation of artificial turf at both 925 and 923 Hillsboro Mile.

• Approved variance for guest house construction at 925 Hillsboro Mile (4-0)
• Approved partial site plan for guest house at 925 Hillsboro Mile (4-0)
• Approved conditional use of artificial turf at 925 Hillsboro Mile (4-0)
• Approved conditional use of artificial turf at 923 Hillsboro Mile (4-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission is reviewing ordinances regarding land development and dumpster enclosures. The meeting also includes discussions on municipal contracts, including a beach pump replacement and professional services agreements.

• Ordinance to amend land development code for restaurant and hotel bar frontage
• Ordinance creating a dumpster enclosure section in the town code
• Resolution to replace the beach pump station
• Contract for professional services with Coastal Protection Engineering, LLC
• Resolution regarding federal funds for two outboard motors for the Police Boat

The Town Commission approved first readings of three ordinances: rules for hotel restaurants and bars (Ordinance 2021-03), a dumpster enclosure requirement (Ordinance 2021-04), and amendments to the seawall ordinance (Ordinance 2021-05). It also approved eight resolutions, including a $50,802 purchase of two police boat outboard motors using federal forfeiture funds and a resolution urging the Bahamas to ban offshore oil drilling. All votes were 4-0, with Commissioner Vicky Feaman absent. No final adoption occurred; the ordinances return for second reading.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-03 (hotel restaurant/bar conditional use) on first reading as amended (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-04 (dumpster enclosure) on first reading as amended, adding a November 1, 2021 compliance date (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-05 (seawall amendments) on first reading as amended, excluding County-recommended lines 41-42 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-17 urging the Bahamian government to deny offshore oil drilling licenses (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-18 opposing preemption of municipal home rule powers (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-19 appointing Baldasarre, Kirdahy, and Tarrant to the Broward League of Cities (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-21 ranking ACC Mastercraft Roofing for beach pump station roof replacement (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-23 waiving competitive procurement and using $50,802.00 in federal forfeiture funds for two police boat outboard motors from MBS of South Florida, Inc. (4-0)

General

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission is considering a resolution to approve a request for qualifications (RFQ) for coastal engineering services. This involves a joint meeting with the City of Deerfield Beach to coordinate beach nourishment efforts.

• Resolution to approve RFQ for Coastal Engineering Services Beach Nourishment
• Authorization for Town Manager to negotiate a three-year agreement with a qualified proposer
• Joint meeting with City of Deerfield Beach regarding RFQ for coastal engineering services

In a joint special meeting on March 18, 2021, the Hillsboro Beach Town Commission and the Deerfield Beach City Commission each approved a resolution awarding a coastal engineering services contract for beach nourishment. Both votes were unanimous (5-0). The resolutions authorize the town/city managers to negotiate an agreement with Coastal Protection Engineering, LLC for a three-year term with two additional one-year renewal options. No public comments were received in advance by either municipality.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-16 ranking and award of RFQ #21-15-JW for coastal engineering services (beach nourishment), authorizing negotiation with Coastal Protection Engineering, LLC (5-0)
• Deerfield Beach approved its companion Resolution No. 2021-038 for the same RFQ award (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m. (5-0, both commissions)

General

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on March 16, 2021, to discuss various items including a rezoning request and a municipal ordinance. The meeting will be held via communications technology to comply with public safety recommendations.

• Rezoning request for Barbara Baldasare
• Ordinance regarding municipal code
• Public hearing for Sherry Henderson

The Town Commission held a reorganization meeting to swear in re-elected officials and appoint leadership roles. The commission unanimously approved the appointments of the Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Treasurer through formal resolutions.

• Approved agenda as printed (5-0)
• Swore in Commissioners Barbara Baldasarre, Vicky Feaman, and Deborah L. Tarrant
• Appointed Deborah L. Tarrant as Mayor (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-13 to appoint Mayor (5-0)
• Appointed Irene Kirdahy as Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-14 to appoint Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Appointed Vicky Feaman as Treasurer (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-15 to appoint Treasurer (5-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission will consider ordinances regarding virtual public meetings, service charge recoveries, and land development codes. The meeting also includes discussions on local infrastructure and various resolutions.

• Ordinance to allow virtual public meetings via communication technology
• Ordinance regarding service charges and cost recovery
• Ordinance amending the Land Development Code and creating conditional use for restaurants and hotels
• Resolution regarding professional planning services agreement with Calvi Giordano Associates, Inc.
• Resolution regarding exterior construction to Town Hall by Gemstone Builders, LLC

The Town Commission approved two ordinances regarding virtual public meeting procedures and cost recovery for development-related consulting services. Commissioners also authorized a professional planning services agreement and approved funding for police training. An ordinance regarding conditional uses for restaurants and hotel bars was tabled until the April 6, 2021, meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-01 for virtual public meeting procedures (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-02 for development service cost recovery (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-03 regarding conditional uses for restaurants/bars
• Approved Resolution 2021-09 for professional planning services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10 for Town Hall exterior construction (5-0)
• Approved $3,595 for police training via Resolution 2021-11 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-12 opposing state preemption of vacation rentals (5-0)

General

The Town is reviewing several open code enforcement cases regarding property maintenance, building permits, and nuisance violations. These cases involve issues ranging from unpermitted structures and electrical work to pest infestations and landscaping maintenance.

• Unpermitted dumpster enclosure at 1166 Hillsboro Mile
• Property maintenance and landscaping violations at 1079 Hillsboro Mile with $150.00 daily fines
• Nuisance and pest infestation reports at 1150 Hillsboro Mile
• Unpermitted water heater replacement and mold issues at 1150 Hillsboro Mile
• Unpermitted stair/balcony rail removal and wiring at 971 Hillsboro Mile

Town Commission

The Town Commission is reviewing several proposed ordinance amendments regarding virtual public meetings, service charge cost recoveries, and land development codes. The agenda also includes discussions on competitive solicitation policies and various municipal maintenance and infrastructure reports.

• Proposed ordinance amendment for virtual public meetings via communication technology
• Proposed ordinance amendment regarding service charge and cost recovery updates
• Proposed ordinance amendment for land development code and conditional use for restaurant and hotel bars
• Discussion on policy for protesting competitive solicitation bids
• Discussion on interlocal agreements for transportation system surtax and public safety radio systems

The Town Commission approved first readings of three ordinances: allowing virtual public meetings during emergencies (2021-01), adding service charges and cost recovery for development review (2021-02), and creating a conditional use process for restaurants and hotel bars (2021-03). All votes were unanimous (5-0). The restaurant/bar ordinance was amended to remove a reference to 25 rooms and will return for a second reading with possible changes on guest-only service, hours, and size limits. Commissioners also approved two resolutions and a consent agenda of invoices, and gave consensus to start drafting an ordinance on dumpster enclosures along State Road A1A.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-01 on virtual public meetings during emergencies, as amended (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-02 on development review service charges and cost recovery (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-03 creating conditional use for restaurant and hotel bar, as amended to delete the 25-room reference (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-07 on the Transportation System Surtax Interlocal Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-08 on the Palm Beach County Public Safety Radio System Interlocal Agreement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda of seven invoices (5-0)
• Consensus to proceed with Town Hall exterior renovation project, with ratification at the March meeting
• Consensus to begin drafting an ordinance on enclosures around dumpsters visible from State Road A1A

General

The Town is reviewing several open cases regarding property maintenance, building permit violations, and nuisance issues. These cases involve unpermitted structures, landscaping requirements, and pest control needs at various addresses.

• Unpermitted dumpster enclosure at 1166 Hillsboro Mile
• Property maintenance violations at 1079 Hillsboro Mile involving landscaping and roof cleaning
• Nuisance case regarding a roach infestation at 1150 Hillsboro Mile
• Unpermitted stair/balcony rail removal and wiring at 971 Hillsboro Mile
• Unpermitted shed installation at 1160 Hillsboro Mile

General

The Town Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss variance requests for two properties located on Hillsboro Mile. The requests involve deviations from the Town Land Development Code regarding shade structures and picket fencing.

• Variance request for Hillsboro Island House Apartments, Inc. to construct an accessory shade structure
• Variance request for LeBaron Condominium Association to install a white picket fence
• Public hearing for shade structure setbacks and gross square footage at Hillsboro Mile
• Public hearing for picket fence height and gate width at Hillsboro Mile

Town Commission

The Town Commission is scheduled to conduct a meeting including various discussions and potential actions. The agenda includes items regarding municipal elections, utility service contracts, and recognition of local officers.

• Recognition of Officer Maria Stengeler
• Discussion of municipal election coordination with Broward County
• Review of utility service contracts with Ackerman Noise Services and Oren Coral E-Z Loop Noise Services
• Discussion of potential agreements with Calvin Giordano Associates and Utility Consultants of Florida

General

The Town of Hillsboro Beach is reviewing a nuisance case involving a reported roach infestation at 1150 Hillsboro Mile. The property must meet minimum maintenance standards and provide an 'all clear' report from a professional pest control company to reach compliance.

• Nuisance case 20100002 regarding property maintenance standards
• Reported roach infestation at 1150 Hillsboro Mile
• Requirement for professional exterminator documentation for compliance