Hillsboro Beach public meetings in 2023

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

The Commission approved an ordinance amendment to allow restaurants to accept cash and credit from the public rather than just hotel guests. The Commission also approved several resolutions regarding the 2024 meeting schedule, police vehicle purchases, and employee insurance renewals.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-04 on second reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-05 on first reading as amended (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-52 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-53 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-54 to authorize $65,600 for two Chevy Blazer vehicles (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-55 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-56 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)

Board of Zoning and Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Appeals will hold two quasi-judicial public hearings on November 14, 2023. One hearing concerns a variance request by Hillsboro Club to install an awning beyond the easterly building line at 901 Hillsboro Mile. The other concerns a variance request by Hillsboro Mile Ocean Apts., Inc. to install a deck at 1045 Hillsboro Mile, seeking relief from pool and deck setback rules. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.

• Variance request by Hillsboro Club (agent Carl Horace) for awning beyond easterly building line at 901 Hillsboro Mile
• Variance request by Hillsboro Mile Ocean Apts., Inc. (agent Elizabeth C. Berry) for deck at 1045 Hillsboro Mile
• Both hearings are quasi-judicial public hearings
• Variance to Section 4-4 (easterly building line) for Hillsboro Club
• Variance to Section 12-264 (swimming pools, pool patios and decks) for Hillsboro Mile Ocean Apts.

The Board of Zoning and Appeals convened a quasi-judicial public hearing on November 14, 2023. The minutes record only procedural details, including the meeting location and the entry of hand-outs and written public comments into the record. No substantive decisions, approvals, denials, or votes are recorded in the provided minutes.

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

The Special Magistrate addressed two building permit violation cases. Case 23070002 was brought into compliance, with a $150 administrative fee to be paid within 30 days. Case 23050005 remains open, with a $650 lien certified on the property and a $175 daily fine imposed.

• Case 23070002: owner given 15 days to comply or $250/day fine; case brought into compliance (10/9/2023)
• Case 23070002: $150 administrative fee certified, due within 30 days
• Case 23050005: $175 daily fine imposed from 10/6/2023
• Case 23050005: $650 lien certified on property, to be recorded with Broward County

Town Commission

The Town Commission will consider an ordinance to amend property site line maintenance and landscaped area requirements. The meeting also includes discussions on police equipment purchases and coastal engineering agreements.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 2023-04 regarding property site line maintenance and sight triangles at State Highway A1A
• Resolution to use $23,000.00 in Federal Forfeiture Funds for Glock 45M0S 9MM pistols
• Resolution to authorize an agreement with Woods Hole Group to review Pressure Equalizing Module data
• Resolution to adopt the 2023 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan
• Resolution to amend the Coastal Protection Engineering agreement for biological monitoring and beach surveys

The Town Commission approved a $29,875 agreement with Woods Hole Group to review data regarding pressure equalizing modules (PEM) for beach management. Commissioners also approved an ordinance amendment regarding property sight line maintenance and authorized the use of federal forfeiture funds for police equipment. Additionally, the Commission extended a regional public safety intranet agreement for five years.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-04 on first reading (5-0)
• Approved $23,000 federal forfeiture funds for police equipment (5-0)
• Approved $29,875 agreement for PEM data review (4-1)
• Adopted 2023 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (5-0)
• Approved coastal consulting service agreement amendment (5-0)
• Extended regional public safety intranet agreement for five years (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)

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

The Town Commission unanimously adopted a final millage rate of 3.50 for general operations and the final FY2024 budget. No changes were made since the first budget hearing, and no public comments were offered. Both resolutions passed 5-0.

• Adopted final millage rate of 3.50 for FY2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-45 approving the final millage rate (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-46 approving the final FY2024 budget (5-0)

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

The Commission unanimously voted to deny an ordinance that would have allowed a local hotel to serve food and alcohol outdoors and open its restaurant to the general public. The board also approved several resolutions regarding police equipment, legal services, and interlocal agreements.

• Denied Ordinance 2023-03 to amend land development code for hotel food/beverage service (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-36 establishing rules of decorum for public meetings (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Ravanesi as representative and Commissioner Andreano as alternate to the Broward County Solid Waste Authority (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-38 for a film permitting interlocal agreement with Broward County (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-39 for the 2023 Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-40 for the fifth amendment to the Goren Cherof Doody & Ezrol legal services agreement (5-0)
• Authorized $3,800 in federal forfeiture funds for police command officer training (5-0)
• Authorized $17,575.32 in federal forfeiture funds for police briefing area glass enclosure (5-0)

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

The Hillsboro Beach Special Magistrate held a public hearing on September 11, 2023, and issued final orders for two properties found in violation of the town's building permit requirements. Both property owners were not present. The owners were ordered to comply by October 6, 2023, or face daily fines of $250 and $175 respectively, plus prosecution costs.

• Ordered Emilio Enrique Rodriguez to comply with building permit requirements by 10/6/2023 or pay $250/day fine plus $150 costs
• Ordered Rania Ghaleb Haddad, Petro Yousef, and Yacoub Fawzi Salim to comply with building permit requirements by 10/6/2023 or pay $175/day fine plus $150 costs

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

The Town Commission unanimously adopted a tentative millage rate of 3.50 mills for FY2024, which is 7.92% higher than the rollback rate, and approved the tentative FY2024 budget. The budget is balanced with no recommended millage increase, though the rate exceeds the rollback rate. A final public hearing is set for September 18, 2023.

• Adopted tentative millage rate of 3.50 mills (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-34 for tentative millage rate (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-35 for tentative FY2024 budget (5-0)
• Scheduled final budget public hearing for September 18, 2023

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

The Town Commission appointed Robert Sweetapple of Sweetapple, Broeker, and Varkas, P.L. as special counsel to handle an appeal in a lawsuit involving Richard Crusco, Charles Doherty, and Frank K. Kolb, Jr. The Commission also discussed the impact of Ordinance No. 2022-12 on multi-family site plan requirements.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-33 appointing Robert Sweetapple as special counsel for litigation appeal (5-0)
• Approved amended agenda to include engagement agreement from Sweetapple, Broeker and Varkas (5-0)

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

The Town of Hillsboro Beach held a budget workshop to discuss the draft Fiscal Year 2024 budget. No formal votes were taken, as the meeting was for discussion and consensus-building. Staff presented a balanced budget with a preliminary millage rate of 3.5 mills, and discussed a potential water rate increase tied to the CPI. Consensus was reached to proceed with the preliminary millage rate and TRIM notices.

• Consensus to approve preliminary millage rate of 3.5 mills and move forward with TRIM notices
• No formal votes taken during the workshop
• Discussed potential water rate increase tied to June 2023 CPI of 6.90%
• Reduced water fund contingency by $100,000 to balance budget

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)

The Town Commission met to approve the meeting agenda and receive a report from the Town Attorney. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:02 a.m. (5-0)

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

The Commission approved a site plan for a second-floor addition and other improvements at 1085 Hillsboro Mile, adding a condition requiring state approval for work past the Coastal Construction Control Line. It also approved Ordinance 2023-03 on first reading, which would ease restaurant restrictions at the Hillsboro Beach Resort, in a 3-2 vote. Several resolutions were adopted, including funding for security equipment and a storm debris agreement, while a resolution to review PEM data was denied.

• Approved site plan for 1085 Hillsboro Mile with conditions (5-0)
• Added condition requiring CCCL approval for structure past the line (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-03 on first reading to ease restaurant restrictions (3-2)
• Denied Resolution 2023-29 to review PEM data (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-30 for $15,000 in forfeiture funds for panic buttons (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-31 for $3,762.12 in forfeiture funds for surveillance equipment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-32 for storm debris agreement with AshBritt, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including invoices totaling over $110,000 (5-0)

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will review several open cases involving construction site violations, building permit requirements, and property maintenance standards. These cases include issues ranging from sand intrusion to stagnant water and unpermitted interior renovations.

• Construction site violation at 995 Hillsboro Mile regarding sand and silt intrusion
• Building permit violation at 1194 Hillsboro Mile for unpermitted interior renovations
• Nuisance case at 1205 Hillsboro Mile regarding stagnant water in a parking garage
• Construction site violation at 997 Hillsboro Mile regarding erosion and sediment control
• Building permit violation at 1050 Hillsboro Mile with a $250.00 fine and $150.00 prosecution cost

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

The Commission unanimously adopted four resolutions: amending the Broward County solid waste interlocal agreement, ratifying a beach renourishment consultant contract, approving post-construction biological monitoring, and authorizing roof replacement at the water plant. They also discussed, but did not decide on, proposed changes to the Hillsboro Beach Resort's development order, which will be heard at a future quasi-judicial hearing. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-24 amending solid waste interlocal agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-25 ratifying beach renourishment consultant contract (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-26 approving post-construction biological monitoring (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-27 authorizing roof replacement at water plant (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with invoices totaling $66,223.52 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 2, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)

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

The meeting record lists presentations and follow-up items regarding the Beach Nourishment 2023 project involving Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, and Hillsboro Beach. The minutes do not record any formal votes or substantive decisions.

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hear a coastal engineering update on the Beach Management Plan and erosion mitigation, and consider resolutions appointing Thomas Campbell to the Hillsboro Inlet District Board and naming representatives to the Broward League of Cities. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and invoices, plus staff reports from police, building, and code compliance.

• Presentation: Beach Management Plan and Erosion Mitigation Report by Moffatt & Nichol Coastal Engineers
• Resolution 2023-19: Appoint Thomas Campbell to Hillsboro Inlet District Board
• Resolution 2023-20: Appoint primary representative and alternates to Broward League of Cities 2023-2024
• Approval of invoices from Goren, Cherof, Doody & Ezrol
• Update on underground utility lines and Earth Day event (April 22, 2023)

The Commission appointed individuals to the Hillsboro Inlet District Board, the Broward League of Cities, and a solid waste representative. The board also approved several previous meeting minutes and two GCDE invoices.

• Appointed Thomas Campbell to the Hillsboro Inlet District Board of Commissioners (5-0)
• Appointed Barbara Baldasarre as primary representative to the Broward League of Cities (5-0)
• Appointed Jane Reiser and Vinnie Andreano as alternates to the Broward League of Cities (5-0)
• Appointed David Ravanesi as Commissioner for Solid Waste matters (5-0)
• Approved GCDE Invoice #46443 for $6,347.95 (5-0)
• Approved GCDE Invoice #46444 for $400.00 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 7, March 21 Regular, and March 21 Re-organization meetings (5-0)

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

The Town Commission held a reorganization meeting to swear in three commissioners and appoint leadership roles for the 2023-2024 term. The commission also updated the authorized signatories for the town's bank accounts.

• Appointed Irene Kirdahy as Mayor (5-0)
• Appointed Barbara Baldasarre as Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Appointed Jane Reiser as Town Treasurer (5-0)
• Designated all five commission members as bank account signatories (5-0)

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

The Hillsboro Beach Commission unanimously approved Resolution 2023-09, authorizing an agreement with the City of Deerfield Beach and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company for beach nourishment in the Boca Raton Inlet. The meeting also included presentations recognizing outgoing Mayor Deborah L. Tarrant and Commissioner Vicky Feaman for their service. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 2023-09 for dredging agreement with Deerfield Beach and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:23 a.m. (5-0)

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

The Town Commission adopted new ordinances regarding fence/driveway locations and a 25-year building safety inspection program. Commissioners also approved financing for the joint beach nourishment project and authorized the use of electronic check signatures. A resolution regarding a dredging agreement was tabled until the March 21 meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-01 on fence and driveway locations (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-02 for a 25-year building safety inspection program (5-0)
• Approved Bank United as the loan provider for the beach nourishment project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-10 for beach nourishment project funding (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-11 to authorize electronic check signatures (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-12 regarding local option gas tax distribution (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-13 regarding transit tax distribution (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-14 to purchase a police SUV for $63,333.17 (5-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission will consider several resolutions regarding beach nourishment and marine law enforcement grants. The agenda also includes first readings of ordinances for fences, driveways, and a building safety inspection program.

• Site plan review for 1079 Hillsboro Mile by Bomar Builders
• Ordinance No. 2023-01 regarding Fences & Driveway Location
• Ordinance No. 2023-02 regarding Building Safety Program 25-year Inspections
• Resolutions for beach nourishment and sand placement by Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC
• Approval of CG&A Invoice #112819 for $97,494.70

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

Town Commission

The Town Commission will receive a pre-project update regarding the joint beach renourishment project between the Town of Hillsboro Beach and the City of Deerfield Beach. The item is scheduled for discussion and possible action.

• Pre-Project Update on Town of Hillsboro Beach and City of Deerfield Beach Joint Beach Renourishment Project

The Town Commission reached consensus to move forward with Option B2 for the joint beach renourishment project with Deerfield Beach, estimated at $5.6 million with a Town share of about $2 million after reimbursements. The decision directs staff to begin negotiating the interlocal agreement and financing. No formal vote was taken; the action was by consensus.

• Consensus to proceed with Option B2 for beach renourishment (estimated $5.6M total, $2M Town share)
• Directed staff to negotiate interlocal agreement with Deerfield Beach and Boca Raton
• Noted loan terms to be determined at a future meeting

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

The Board of Zoning and Appeals approved a sign variance request from GM Signs on behalf of Hillsboro Windsor Condominiums at 1169 Hillsboro Mile. The variance allows an illuminated sign with letter height exceeding the code limit, replacing an existing sign in the same location. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved sign variance for Hillsboro Windsor Condominiums (5-0)

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

The Commission adopted Ordinance 2022-12 amending multi-family site plan requirements, and approved resolutions for coastal engineering services, lobbying services, and several police department expenditures. The SaferWatch alert system purchase was tabled to the February meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-12 amending multi-family site plan requirements (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-01 accepting Coastal Protection Engineering proposal for coastal engineering services (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-02 approving lobbying services agreement with Capital City Consulting (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2023-03 for SaferWatch alert system purchase to February meeting (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-04 donating $5,000 federal forfeiture funds to FBI National Academy Associates (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-05 approving $30,000 for access control system with intercom (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-06 approving $75,000 for police briefing/training room (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda invoices totaling $168,435.12 (5-0)