Hillsboro Beach public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Town of Hillsboro Beach Commission reviews eight open cases involving building permit violations, seawall compliance, and artificial lighting regulations. All cases relate to properties along Hillsboro Mile and require owners to obtain permits or correct violations. The meeting follows up on prior notices and fines.
- Building permit required for 1167 Hillsboro Mile (Case 22080003)
- Artificial lighting violation at 977 Hillsboro Mile (Case 22080004)
- Seawall compliance case at 995 Hillsboro Mile (Case 21100008)
- Building permit required for 1057 Hillsboro Mile with $150 fine (Case 22020005)
- Building permit required for 927 Hillsboro Mile (Case 22060001)
Town Commission
The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on several ordinances, including restrictions on political signs, election event permits, and film production on public property. They will also consider a site plan for 987 Hillsboro Mile, a salary increase for the mayor and commissioners, and a resolution regarding Broward County's animal intake policy.
- Ordinance 2022-08 (2nd reading): restrictions on political signs
- Ordinance 2022-09 (2nd reading): election event permits on public property
- Ordinance 2022-10 (2nd reading): film production regulations on public property
- Ordinance 2022-11 (1st reading): single-family site plan requirements, including generator location and side yard buffers
- Resolution 2022-48: ratify purchase of water utility pickup truck with crane for $59,894.77
Town Commission
The Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to re-evaluate the conditions of approval for a conditional use permit granted to the Hillsboro Beach Resort for a restaurant with beer, wine, and alcoholic beverage service. The applicant, represented by attorney Debbie M. Orshefsky, requests this re-evaluation. The board will hear staff presentation, public comments, and then discuss and vote on the matter.
- Public hearing on amendment to conditional use for Hillsboro Beach Resort at 1159 Hillsboro Mile
- Re-evaluation of conditions for restaurant with beer, wine, and alcoholic beverage service
- Applicant represented by Debbie M. Orshefsky of Holland & Knight
General
The Town Commission is holding the first budget public hearing to adopt the tentative millage rate and tentative budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. The agenda includes resolutions to set the millage rate and approve the budget, with a second and final hearing scheduled for September 19, 2022.
- Resolution No. 2022-36: Adopt tentative millage rate for general operations for FY 2022-2023
- Resolution No. 2022-37: Adopt tentative budget for FY 2022-2023 (Oct 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2023)
- Second and final budget public hearing set for September 19, 2022 at 5:01 PM
General
The Town of Hillsboro Beach is holding a code enforcement hearing on September 12, 2022, to address four open cases involving property owners. These include violations related to artificial lighting (marine turtle protection), seawall maintenance (king tide criteria), unlawful sand removal during construction, and work without a building permit. One case (artificial lighting) is closed, while the other three remain open and are scheduled for hearing.
- Case 22050011: Artificial lighting violation at 923 Hillsboro Mile, closed 7/6/2022
- Case 21100005: Seawall king tide criteria violation at 973 Hillsboro Mile, not in compliance
- Case 22030004: Unlawful sand removal at 985 Hillsboro Mile, not in compliance
- Case 22050002: Work without building permit at 1230 Hillsboro Mile #208, not in compliance
General
The Town of Hillsboro Beach is holding a code enforcement hearing on August 8, 2022, to address several open cases involving violations of artificial lighting regulations for marine turtle protection, building permit requirements, and vacation rental registration. The agenda lists 11 cases, with some already closed and others still open, including fines for non-compliance.
- Case 22050012: 901 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Club Inc., artificial lighting violation, not in compliance
- Case 22060001: 927 Hillsboro Mile, Lewis Swezy, building permit required, addition with pylons without permits
- Case 22020001: 1225 Hillsboro Mile, Susan Nickel-Schindewolf, vacation rental registration required
- Case 22020003: 1147 Hillsboro Mile, Ghattas, building permit violation, daily fine $250
- Case 22030002: 1150 Hillsboro Mile, Bonci, building permit violation, daily fine $175
Town Commission
The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will discuss and possibly act on several resolutions, including spending $130,000 in police forfeiture funds for traffic safety and buying a new police vehicle, as well as a request from the Area Agency on Aging for $3,981. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, contracts, and invoices, plus updates on beach nourishment and town projects.
- Resolution 2022-29: $130,000 police forfeiture funds for traffic safety, education, and enforcement
- Resolution 2022-30: Purchase of one 2022 Ford F-150 police vehicle for $57,475.53 from Bartow Ford
- Resolution 2022-33: Waive procurement and execute $22,697 agreement with PPI Construction for Town Hall facade renovation
- Resolution 2022-28: Approve Work Authorization No. 8 with Moffatt & Nichol for beach monitoring
- Discussion on Fair Share Request of $3,981 from Area Agency on Aging of Broward County
General
The Town of Hillsboro Beach is holding code enforcement hearings on four cases involving building permit violations and an artificial lighting violation. Two cases are closed, one is open with a daily fine, and one involves turtle-friendly lighting requirements.
- Case 22020002: Electrical work without permits at 1035 Hillsboro Mile, closed 5/31/2022
- Case 22030003: Landscape light violating artificial lighting ordinance at 1169 Hillsboro Mile, open
- Case 22050001: Work without permits at 1150 Hillsboro Mile #509, closed 6/10/2022
- Case 21080001: Work without permits at 981 Hillsboro Mile, daily fine $150.00, not in compliance
General
The Town of Hillsboro Beach is holding first-time hearings on four open code enforcement cases, all involving work performed without required building permits at properties on Hillsboro Mile. The owners are cited for violating Section 4-65(A) of the building regulations. The agenda is limited to these enforcement matters.
- Case 22020002: 1035 Hillsboro Mile, owner Sharon M. Smith, electrical work without permits
- Case 22020003: 1147 Hillsboro Mile #1006, owners Mona A. and Raouf T. Ghattas, interior demolition and work without permits
- Case 22020004: 1150 Hillsboro Mile #315, owner Ralph Sessa, interior work without permits
- Case 22020005: 1057 Hillsboro Mile #713, owners David Ronemus and Susan Lynn Schneider, work without permit identified via painter
Town Commission
This is the annual reorganization meeting of the Hillsboro Beach Town Commission. The commission will swear in elected officials Irene Kirdahy and Jane Reiser, then vote on resolutions to appoint the mayor, vice mayor, and town treasurer for 2022-2023. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Swearing-in ceremony for elected officials Irene Kirdahy and Jane Reiser
- Resolution 2022-10: appointing the Mayor of Hillsboro Beach for 2022-2023
- Resolution 2022-11: appointing the Vice Mayor for 2022-2023
- Resolution 2022-12: appointing the Town Treasurer for 2022-2023
Town Commission
The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission is meeting to consider several items, including a site plan approval for 971 Hillsboro Mile, an ordinance on excavation and beach-compatible sand, and resolutions on professional services contracts, a mutual aid agreement, a coral survey, and a resolution opposing Florida House Bill 403. The agenda also includes presentations on beach erosion and updates from consultants, plus approval of invoices and a proclamation.
- Site plan review for property at 971 Hillsboro Mile
- Ordinance No. 2022-04 amending site plan requirements to add excavation section for beach-compatible sand (first reading, tabled 9/7/2021)
- Resolution No. 2022-09 opposing Florida House Bill 403
- Resolution No. 2022-07 for mutual aid agreement with Broward County Sheriff's Department
- Invoices totaling over $244,000, including $207,224.57 to CG&A
Town Commission
The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold a regular meeting on February 1, 2022, to consider several items including site plan approval for a development at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile, special permission for additional signs at 1155 Hillsboro Mile, and second readings of three ordinances. They will also discuss amending site plan requirements and excavation rules, and vote on resolutions including a $22,052 pump purchase and a contract amendment for FEMA coordination. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.
- Site plan approval request for development at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile by Related Group
- Special permission for three signs at 1155 Hillsboro Mile (Hillsboro Ocean Club)
- Ordinance 2022-01: Amend lawn maintenance equipment hours (second reading)
- Resolution 2022-04: Purchase replacement lime pump for $22,052.00
- Resolution 2022-03: Authorize first amendment to MOU on solid waste and recycling
General
The Town of Hillsboro Beach is holding a hearing on two open code enforcement cases. One case involves a seawall at 949 Hillsboro Mile that is not in compliance because tidal waters are impacting adjacent properties. The other involves unpermitted interior renovations at 1187 Hillsboro Mile. The town will decide on fines or other actions.
- Case 21080002: Seawall violation at 949 Hillsboro Mile; tidal waters impacting adjacent properties; owner must correct within 365 days.
- Case 21110001: Building permit violation at 1187 Hillsboro Mile; interior renovations without permit.
- Both cases have inspection dates of 1/7/2022 and complied dates of 1/12/2022.
General
The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider site plan approval for a development at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile, presented by Eric Fordin of Related Group. The commission will also conduct second reading of an ordinance to allow artificial turf, and first readings of ordinances on lawn equipment hours, emergency enforcement suspension, and elevator height exceptions. Discussions are scheduled on limiting parcel assemblage and updating the Land Development Code.
- Site plan public hearing for 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile (Related Group)
- Ordinance 2021-09 (second reading) to allow artificial turf
- Ordinance 2022-01 (first reading) to amend lawn maintenance equipment hours
- Ordinance 2022-02 (first reading) to suspend landscaping enforcement during emergencies
- Resolution 2022-02 to accept Grau & Associates for external audit services
Town Commission
The Board of Zoning & Appeals holds a public hearing on two variance requests by Eric Fordin of the Related Group for a development at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile. The first seeks to exceed the town's 3-story, 35-foot height limit to allow a 10-story, 130-foot building. The second requests permission for decorative roof features above the 130-foot maximum, up to 145 feet, covering up to 10,810 square feet. The board will hear staff and public comments before voting.
- Variance to allow 10-story, 130-foot building where 3 stories and 35 feet is permitted
- Variance for decorative roof features up to 145 feet, covering up to 10,810 square feet
- Public hearing for development at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile
- Applicant: Eric Fordin, Related Group, authorized agent