Hillsboro Beach public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Commission
The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission is holding a hearing on December 11, 2023, to address two open code enforcement cases. The first involves a construction site violation at 995 Hillsboro Mile for erosion control issues, and the second concerns property maintenance violations at 1231 Hillsboro Mile. The commission will decide on fines or other actions for these violations.
- Case 23110001: Construction site violation at 995 Hillsboro Mile, grading and erosion control not maintained, repeat violation.
- Case 23070001: Property maintenance violations at 1231 Hillsboro Mile, including a broken drain and pavement issues.
- Both cases are open and scheduled for hearing on December 11, 2023.
Town Commission
The Town Commission will hold a second reading of an ordinance amending conditional use rules for restaurants, and will discuss re-evaluating conditions for a special events permit allowing a restaurant with alcohol service at the Hillsboro Beach Resort. They will also consider several resolutions, including a beach access easement, a disaster debris monitoring contract, and purchases of police equipment using forfeiture funds.
- Ordinance No. 2023-05 (second reading) amending conditional use criteria to delete restrictions on cash/credit payments at hotel restaurants and revising the definition of 'restaurant'
- Discussion and possible action on re-evaluating conditions of the Third Amended Development Order (11/1/2022) for a restaurant with beer, wine, and alcohol at Hillsboro Beach Resort
- Resolution No. 2023-59: Beach access easement with Hillsboro Mile Property Owner, LLC
- Resolution No. 2023-61: Award RFP 2023-10-01 for disaster debris monitoring to DebrisTech, LLC
- Resolution No. 2023-62: Use $17,500 in federal forfeiture funds to buy 15 Holosun AEMS optics and 6 Benelli M-4 shotguns
Town Commission
The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 14, 2023, at 10:00 AM. The body will consider two ordinances—one amending property sight-line maintenance rules and another relaxing restaurant conditional-use criteria—as well as several resolutions, including a $65,600 purchase of two Chevy Blazer vehicles for the Police Department.
- Ordinance No. 2023-04: Second reading to amend Property Sight Line Maintenance rules in the Land Development Code
- Ordinance No. 2023-05: First reading to amend Conditional Uses for restaurants, removing cash/credit restrictions
- Resolution No. 2023-54: Approve $65,600 for two Chevy Blazer vehicles via Florida Sheriff's Association contract
- Resolution No. 2023-55: Approve agreement with Broward County Supervisor of Elections for March 19, 2024 municipal election
- Resolution No. 2023-56: Renew 2024 employee health, vision, and dental insurance with United Healthcare
General
The Town of Hillsboro Beach is holding hearings on two open cases involving properties on Hillsboro Mile where work was done without required building permits. One case involves interior work at 1198 Hillsboro Mile, and the other involves kitchen renovations at 1050 Hillsboro Mile Unit 601W. The agenda is limited to these enforcement matters.
- Case 23070002: 1198 Hillsboro Mile, owner Emilio Enrique Rodriguez, $250/day fine, $250 prosecution costs
- Case 23050005: 1050 Hillsboro Mile Unit 601W, owners Rania Ghaleb Yousef Haddad and Yacoub Fawzi Salim Petro, $175/day fine, $300 prosecution costs
- Both cases allege violations of building permit requirements (Sec. 4-65(A))
- Hearings scheduled for October 9, 2023
Town Commission
The Town Commission is holding the second public hearing to adopt the final millage rate and final budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. The agenda includes resolutions to set the millage rate and approve the budget, with public comment and commission discussion before adoption.
- Resolution No. 2023-45: Adopt final millage rate for general operations FY24
- Resolution No. 2023-46: Adopt final budget for FY24
- Public hearing open for resident input on millage and budget
Town Commission
The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold a second reading of an ordinance to amend the Land Development Code, specifically to remove restrictions on food and beverage service areas and on accepting cash or credit at hotels, and to update definitions for 'restaurant' and 'restaurant bar'. The commission will also consider several resolutions, including adopting rules of decorum, appointing a representative to a solid waste authority, and approving various contracts and expenditures, including police equipment purchases. The agenda includes presentations, approval of minutes, and staff reports.
- Ordinance 2023-03 (second reading) to amend conditional use criteria, deleting restrictions on food/beverage service areas and hotel cash/credit payments
- Resolution 2023-42: $3,800 in federal forfeiture funds for police training
- Resolution 2023-43: $17,575.32 in federal forfeiture funds for police briefing area glass enclosure
- Resolution 2023-44: $39,490 for two Mercury 225 HP engines for police marine unit
- Resolution 2023-41: joint beach management funding request with Deerfield Beach
Town Commission
The Town Commission will hold hearings on three open code enforcement cases involving properties on Hillsboro Mile. Two cases concern building permit violations for interior work, and one concerns property maintenance issues at a commercial property. The commission will consider fines and compliance orders for these violations.
- Case 23070002: unpermitted interior work at 1198 Hillsboro Mile, owner Emilio Enrique Rodriguez
- Case 23070001: property maintenance violations at 1231 Hillsboro Mile (Rainbow Ocean Shores Apts Co-op), including a broken drain and water accumulation
- Case 23050005: unpermitted kitchen renovations at 1050 Hillsboro Mile Unit 601W, with a $150.00 daily fine imposed
- All three cases have compliance dates of September 11, 2023
Town Commission
The Town Commission will hold its first public hearing on the proposed millage rate and tentative budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. Staff will present details before the commission opens the hearing for public comment and discussion.
- Resolution 2023-34: Adopt tentative millage rate for general operations
- Resolution 2023-35: Adopt tentative budget for fiscal year 2023-2024
- Second and final budget hearing scheduled for September 18, 2023 at 5:01 PM
Town Commission
The Town Commission will review six open property violation cases at this meeting, including four nuisance complaints and two construction site violations. All cases involve Hillsboro Beach addresses and require compliance with town property maintenance or construction standards.
- Nuisance case at 1231 Hillsboro Mile for potholes, drainage issues, and debris in parking lot
- Building permit violation at 1050 Hillsboro Mile Unit 707W for unpermitted interior work ($250 fine)
- Building permit violation at 1050 Hillsboro Mile Unit 601W for unpermitted kitchen renovations ($150 fine)
- Construction site violation at 995 Hillsboro Mile for sand/silt intrusion into right-of-way ($250 fine)
- Nuisance case at 1205 Hillsboro Mile Unit 101 for stagnant water and mosquito larvae in parking garage ($250 fine)
Town Commission
The Town Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss Ordinance No. 2022-12, which covers multi-family site plan requirements. They will also vote on Resolution No. 2023-33 to appoint special counsel for an ongoing litigation appeal.
- Discussion of Ordinance No. 2022-12 on multi-family site plan requirements
- Resolution No. 2023-33 to appoint Richard Crusco, Charles Doherty, and Frank J. Kolb Jr. as special counsel for litigation appeal
Budget Hearing
The Town Commission holds a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, including a presentation by the Finance Director and a review of water rates. Public comments are also taken before adjournment.
- Fiscal Year 2024 budget workshop
- Water rate review and discussion
Town Commission
The Town Commission will discuss and possibly vote on whether to appeal a 4th District Court of Appeals case involving a property dispute with Richard Crusco, Charles Doherty, and Frank J. Kolb Jr. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the underlying lawsuit.
- Closed session to discuss lawsuit: Crusco, Doherty, and Kolb Jr. v. Town of Hillsboro Beach and Hillboro Mile Property Owner, LLC (Case No: CACE-22-001479)
- Possible action to appeal 4th District Court of Appeals case on the same dispute
General
The Town Commission will hold a special meeting to consider scheduling a ‘Shade Session’ regarding an ongoing appellate case (CASE NO. CACE-22-001479) involving the Town of Hillsboro Beach and Hillsboro Mile Property Owner, LLC. The session is set for July 18, 2023, at 11:00 AM. No substantive decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.
- Possible scheduling of Shade Session for CASE NO. CACE-22-001479 (Richard Crusco et al. v. Town of Hillsboro Beach)
Town Commission
The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 11, 2023, to consider a site plan approval for 1085 Hillsboro Mile, a first reading of an ordinance amending conditional use criteria (including food and beverage service and hotel payment restrictions), and several resolutions involving contracts and use of federal forfeiture funds. They will also discuss conceptual designs for the planning room and commission chamber, rules of decorum, and designation of a voting delegate for the Florida League of Cities. The agenda includes consent items for various invoices and routine staff updates.
- Site plan review for property at 1085 Hillsboro Mile
- Ordinance No. 2023-03 amending conditional use criteria (first reading)
- Resolution No. 2023-30: $15,000 federal forfeiture funds for access control and panic buttons
- Resolution No. 2023-31: $3,762.12 federal forfeiture funds for covert surveillance equipment
- Resolution No. 2023-32: Mutual benefit agreement with Ashbritt, Inc. for storm debris removal
Town Commission
The Town Commission will hear five cases where properties on Hillsboro Mile were cited for interior renovations performed without required building permits. Each case was inspected on 9 June and all owners complied on 12 June, but the Commission must still review the violations before closing the files.
- 1150 Hillsboro Mile – Bernard Pita cited for interior renovations without permit (Case 23010002)
- 1050 Hillsboro Mile Unit 707W – Luan Sela cited for work without permit (Case 23050001)
- 1150 Hillsboro Mile Unit 408 – Thomas & Linda Caliendo cited for unpermitted renovations (Case 23050002)
- 1167 Hillsboro Mile – Common area cited for possible unpermitted work (Case 23050004)
- 1050 Hillsboro Mile Unit 601W – Rania Ghaleb Yousef Petro Yacoub Fawzi Salim Haddad cited for kitchen renovations without permit (Case 23050005)
Town Commission
The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear presentations on investments and SBA disaster funding, and discuss operational conditions at the Hillsboro Beach Resort. They will vote on several resolutions, including an interlocal solid waste agreement, a consultant contract for the joint beach renourishment project, continued biological monitoring services, and a contract to replace roofs at the town water plant. The agenda also includes consent items for invoice approvals and staff updates on budget, police, building, and code compliance.
- Resolution 2023-24: Authorize amended interlocal agreement for solid waste disposal with Broward County
- Resolution 2023-25: Ratify consultant contract with D.B. Ecological Services for joint beach renourishment
- Resolution 2023-26: Approve continued biological monitoring services from Coastal Protection Engineering
- Resolution 2023-27: Contract with ACC Mastercraft to replace roofs on two buildings at the town water plant
- Consent agenda includes invoices totaling over $278,000 for April and May
Town Commission
The Town Commission will meet to approve minutes from the April 4 meeting, hear staff updates, and vote on three resolutions. Two resolutions would spend federal forfeiture funds—$55,000 on an emergency-response app and $28,000 on phone/radio-recording software—while a third would authorize an interlocal agreement for solid-waste disposal with Broward County.
- Resolution 2023-03: $55,000 federal forfeiture for SaferWatch emergency-response app, 3-year contract
- Resolution 2023-22: $28,000 federal forfeiture for Eventide phone/radio-recording software, GSA pricing
- Resolution 2023-23: authorize interlocal agreement for Broward County solid-waste disposal
- Approve $4,361.90, $6,445.86, $8,455.84, $8,496.17, $34,648.55, $2,675.20, $75.00, $1,075.00, and $400.00 in invoices
- Update on Hillsboro Beach/Deerfield Beach joint beach-nourishment project
Town Commission
The Town Commission holds a reorganization meeting to formally install the mayor, vice mayor, and treasurer for the 2023–2024 term under the town charter. The meeting also designates all five commissioners as bank-account signatories and sets the town treasurer as a joint electronic signer with the town manager.
- Resolution 2023-15 appoints the mayor for 2023–2024
- Resolution 2023-16 appoints the vice mayor for 2023–2024
- Resolution 2023-17 appoints the town treasurer for 2023–2024
- Resolution 2023-18 designates all five commissioners as bank-account signatories and sets the treasurer as joint electronic signer with the town manager
General
The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission is holding a special meeting to consider approving a resolution authorizing an agreement with Deerfield Beach and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, piggybacking on Boca Raton's existing contract. The meeting also includes presentations recognizing Mayor Deborah L. Tarrant and Commissioner Vicky Feaman for their service, a proclamation from Broward County, and a presentation by Hillsboro Beach Bocce players. Reports from the town manager, attorney, and commission comments are also on the agenda.
- Resolution No. 2023-09: Approve agreement with City of Deerfield Beach and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC, piggybacking Boca Raton contract terms
- Recognition of Mayor Deborah L. Tarrant and Commissioner Vicky Feaman for years of service
- Proclamation presentation to Mayor Tarrant from Broward County Mayor Lamar Fisher
- Presentation by Mattia Cipriano and Hillsboro Beach Bocce players
Town Commission
The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 7, 2023, at 9:00 AM. Commissioners are scheduled to take final votes on two ordinances—one updating fence and driveway rules and another creating a 25-year building safety inspection program. They will also consider multiple resolutions, including agreements for beach nourishment projects and the purchase of a police SUV for $63,333.17.
- Ordinance No. 2023-01 Fences & Walls / Driveway Location (second reading)
- Ordinance No. 2023-02 Building Safety Program 25-year Inspections (second reading)
- Resolution No. 2023-09 joint beach nourishment dredging agreement with Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC
- Resolution No. 2023-12 reestablishing a three-cent ($0.03) local option gas tax
- Resolution No. 2013-14 purchase of a Ford SUV for $63,333.17 for the Police Department
Town Commission
The Town Commission will review three open code-enforcement cases at this meeting. Each case involves property-violation fines for unpermitted work, mold/roach infestations, or damaged signage. The hearings are scheduled to confirm compliance after recent inspections.
- CASE 21010001: $150 fine for mold, roaches, and unpermitted door work at 1150 Hillsboro Mile
- CASE 22030002: $150 fee for unpermitted windows and interior renovations at 1150 Hillsboro Mile
- CASE 22110002: Sign repair/replacement required at 1205 Hillsboro Mile for damaged frontage sign
General
The Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a sign variance request for an illuminated wall sign at Hillsboro Windsor Condominium, 1169 Hillsboro Mile. The applicant seeks to exceed the allowable wall sign height in the RM-30 zoning district. The board will take public comments and vote on the request.
- Sign variance request by GM SIGNS for Hillsboro Windsor Condominium
- Property at 1169 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach, FL
- Request to increase allowable wall sign height for illuminated sign
- Located in RM-30 Multi-Family Zoning District
- Public hearing with sworn testimony and commission vote
Town Commission
The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold a regular meeting with a second reading of an ordinance amending multi-family residential district site plan requirements, including setbacks, building length, and landscape buffers. They will also consider several resolutions, including accepting coastal engineering services for the joint beach nourishment project, lobbying services, and using federal forfeiture funds for police equipment and training. Consent items include approval of invoices, and there will be updates on the beach project, police, building, code compliance, and underground utilities.
- Ordinance 2022-12 (2nd reading): amends RM-16 and RM-30 district rules for setbacks, building length, landscape buffers
- Resolution 2023-01: accept Coastal Protection Engineering proposal for joint beach nourishment with Deerfield Beach
- Resolution 2023-02: approve lobbying services agreement with Capital City Consulting
- Resolution 2023-03: use $45,000 federal forfeiture funds for SaferWatch Alert System (3 years)
- Resolution 2023-05: use $30,000 federal forfeiture funds for access control system from Tech Pro Security