Hillsboro Beach public meetings in 2024

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold second readings on three ordinances, including a rezoning of about 11 acres at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile from RM-16 to Coastal Dune Conservation, plus amendments on election event permits and political signs. They will also review a site plan for the same property, approve several resolutions (health benefits renewal, town manager contract amendment, 2025 meeting schedule, FDOT landscape maintenance), and consider invoices totaling about $16,271.79.

• Ordinance 2024-11: Rezone 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile (10.998 acres) from RM-16 to Coastal Dune Conservation (second reading)
• Ordinance 2024-12: Amend election event permits (tent locations, hours) (second reading)
• Ordinance 2024-13: Amend political sign regulations (location) (second reading)
• Ordinance 2024-10: Require property addresses on ocean and intracoastal sides for homes and condos (first reading, tabled from 11/12)
• Resolution 2024-49: Third amendment to Town Manager Mac Serda's employment agreement

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a second reading to prohibit gas-powered leaf blowers and first readings to rezone 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile and require property addresses on the ocean and intracoastal sides. The commission will also consider resolutions to approve a police communication infrastructure plan, a mutual aid agreement with the Broward County Sheriff's Office, and salary increases for the mayor and commissioners.

• Public hearing: extension of site plan approval for 1085 Hillsboro Mile (owner: Land Banc Trust)
• Ordinance 2024-07 (2nd reading): prohibit gas-powered leaf blowers
• Ordinance 2024-11 (1st reading): rezone 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile from RM-16 to Coastal Dune Conservation
• Resolution 2024-44: award RFP for police communication & interoperability infrastructure plan
• Resolution 2024-47: increase salaries for mayor and town commissioners

The November 12, 2024 regular meeting of the Hillsboro Beach Town Commission was procedural only, with no substantive decisions made. The minutes record only the distribution of hand-outs and written comments entered into the record.

Town Commission

The Local Planning Agency will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider rezoning Parcels A and B of the Enclave of Hillsboro Plat from RM-16 to CD zoning. The property is at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile. The hearing includes staff presentation, public comments, and agency discussion. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Rezoning of Parcels A and B, Enclave of Hillsboro Plat, from RM-16 to CD zoning
• Property located at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach, FL
• Owner: Hillsboro Mile Property Owner, LLC
• Public hearing with staff presentation and public comments

The November 12, 2024 Local Planning Agency meeting of the Hillsboro Beach Town Commission was procedural only, with no substantive decisions made. The minutes list hand-outs distributed or presented and written comments entered into the record, but record no votes, approvals, or other actions.

General

The Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a variance request for 1085 Hillsboro Mile. The property owner, Land Banc Trust, seeks to build a subterranean garage, which requires relief from the front yard setback of 85 feet from the center line of State Highway A1A. The item was previously tabled on July 9, 2024, and is now scheduled for this meeting. The board will take public comments and vote on the request.

• Variance request for subterranean garage at 1085 Hillsboro Mile
• Relief from Section 12-124 front yard setback (85 feet from A1A center line)
• Property owner: Land Banc Trust; agent: Morris Flancbaum
• Item tabled from July 9, 2024, now rescheduled
• Public hearing with sworn testimony and commission vote

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several land development ordinances, including requiring sodding of vacant lots, creating a Coastal Dune Conservation District, and prohibiting gas-powered leaf blowers. They will also consider a site plan amendment for 1085 Hillsboro Mile and resolutions on private plan review fees, fuel purchasing, and marine law enforcement. The meeting includes approval of invoices and staff updates.

• Public hearing on amendments to site plan for 1085 Hillsboro Mile (tabled, postponed to 12/3/2024)
• Ordinance 2024-05 (2nd reading): construction site management, sodding of vacant lots, designation of Development Review Official
• Ordinance 2024-06 (3rd reading): creates Coastal Dune Conservation District with height, parking, and density regulations
• Ordinance 2024-07 (2nd reading): prohibits gas-powered leaf blowers
• Resolution 2024-41: fee for private plan review and inspections; Resolution 2024-42: fuel piggyback agreement with Port Consolidated, Inc.

The October 1, 2024 regular commission meeting minutes for the Town of Hillsboro Beach contain no recorded decisions, approvals, denials, or discussions. The document only lists the meeting location, contact information, and a note about hand-outs and written comments being entered into the record. No substantive actions were taken or reported in the minutes.

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold its second public hearing to adopt the final millage rate and final budget for fiscal year 2024-25. Two resolutions (2024-39 and 2024-40) will be considered, followed by discussion and votes on the millage rate and budget.

• Resolution 2024-39: adopt final millage rate for general operating fund
• Resolution 2024-40: adopt final budget for fiscal year 2024-25

Town Commission

The Board of Zoning & Appeals holds quasi-judicial public hearings on two variance requests to build subterranean garages at 1085 and 925 Hillsboro Mile. The first request, tabled from July 9, is postponed to October 1 at the applicant's request. The second request is heard as scheduled. Both seek relief from the town's front-yard setback requirement of 85 feet from the center line of State Highway A1A.

• Variance request for 1085 Hillsboro Mile (Land Banc Trust) to construct subterranean garage; tabled 7/9/2024, postponed to 10/1/2024
• Variance request for 925 Hillsboro Mile (925 LandTrust) to construct subterranean garage
• Both requests seek variance from Sec. 12-124 front-yard regulation (85-foot setback from A1A center line)
• Public hearings include sworn testimony, staff presentation, public comments, and commission vote

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold public hearings on extending site plan approvals for two properties on Hillsboro Mile, and will take second readings on ordinances to create a Coastal Dune Conservation District and require sodding of vacant lots. The commission will also consider a first reading of an ordinance to prohibit gas-powered leaf blowers, and will vote on several resolutions including beach funding, a comprehensive plan update, and a disaster debris removal contract.

• Public hearing: extension and amendment of site plan approval for 1085 Hillsboro Mile (requested postponement to 10/1/2024)
• Public hearing: extension and amendment of site plan approval for 925 Hillsboro Mile
• Ordinance 2024-05 (second reading): construction site management, sodding of vacant lots, designation of Development Review Official
• Ordinance 2024-06 (second reading): creation of Coastal Dune Conservation District with height, parking, and density regulations
• Ordinance 2024-07 (first reading): prohibit gas-powered leaf blowers

Town Commission

The Town Commission is holding a hearing on September 9, 2024, to address multiple building safety inspection violations at 1231 Hillsboro Mile. The cases involve owners who have not complied with the 40-year inspection requirement, and the commission will consider fines or other actions. The agenda consists solely of these enforcement cases.

• 40-year building safety inspection violations at 1231 Hillsboro Mile, units 111, 203, 117, 102, 204, 107, 202, 210
• Owners include Anthony J. Werderitsch, Wilfredo Beltran, Michael Carr, Janice Collins, John & Patricia Flynn, Jan M. & Richard H. Fredericks, John Glesmann Estate
• Each case has 43 days to comply, with inspection dates in September 2024
• Building Official George Folles requires certified engineer inspection reports

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold its first public hearing on the proposed millage rate and tentative budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. Two resolutions (2024-31 and 2024-32) will be considered for adoption, including a public hearing, staff presentation, and commission discussion. A second and final budget hearing is scheduled for September 16, 2024.

• Resolution 2024-31: Adopt tentative millage rate for general operations
• Resolution 2024-32: Adopt tentative budget for FY2024-2025
• Second and final budget hearing set for September 16, 2024 at 5:01 PM

The Town Commission unanimously adopted a tentative millage rate of 3.50 mils for FY2024-2025, which is 6.23% higher than the rollback rate, and approved the tentative FY25 budget. The budget includes a $517,540 increase in the General Fund and a $650,000 bank loan for water fund capital projects. A final public hearing is set for September 16, 2024.

• Adopted tentative millage rate of 3.50 mils (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-31 for tentative millage rate (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-32 for tentative FY25 budget (5-0)
• Scheduled final budget public hearing for September 16, 2024

Town Commission

The Town Commission is holding a hearing on August 12, 2024, to address multiple code enforcement cases at 1189 Hillsboro Mile, owned by PEG 265 LLC. The cases involve alleged violations of the 40-year building safety inspection requirement and illegal sign installation without permits. The agenda consists solely of these enforcement matters, with no other business items listed.

• Five open cases (24060001-24060005) for building safety inspection violations at 1189 Hillsboro Mile
• Alleged illegal advertisement sign without business tax receipt or permit
• Violations of Sec 110.15(B)(2) (40-year building inspection) and Sec 12-371 (sign permit)
• Owner: PEG 265 LLC, 344 Venetian Dr #201, Delray Beach, FL
• Compliance deadline set for August 12, 2024

Town Commission

The Town Commission of Hillsboro Beach will hold a special meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, including a budget presentation and discussion. They will also consider Resolution No. 2024-30, which proposes a preliminary millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year and sets a public hearing date.

• Fiscal Year 2025 budget presentation and discussion
• Resolution No. 2024-30 proposing preliminary millage rate for FY 2024-2025

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold public hearings on four site plan amendments and consider several ordinances, including creating a Coastal Dune Conservation District and requiring sodding of vacant lots. They will also vote on a $289,187.10 contract for coastal engineering services related to beach nourishment and storm damage repair, plus other resolutions and routine approvals.

• Ordinance 2024-06: Create Coastal Dune Conservation District (first read)
• Ordinance 2024-05: Require sodding of vacant lots (first read)
• Resolution 2024-25: $289,187.10 contract with Coastal Protection Engineering LLC for beach nourishment project
• Public hearings on site plan amendments at 1085, 1009, 957, and 999 Hillsboro Mile
• Resolution 2024-28: Use $3,820 federal forfeiture funds for surveillance equipment

The Commission unanimously approved on first reading Ordinance 2024-06, creating a Coastal Dune Conservation District for properties over 10 acres with at least 25% dedicated to conservation, with a density cap of 10 units per acre. The Commission also adopted flood insurance map updates, removed a 'bitches in heat' ordinance, and approved four site plan amendments. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-03 updating flood insurance study dates and market value definition (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-04 deleting 'Bitches in Heat' section from Dogs & Cats chapter (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-05 requiring sodding of vacant lots, amended to clarify Development Review Official role (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-06 creating Coastal Dune Conservation District, amended to 10-acre minimum and 10 units/acre density cap (5-0)
• Tabled site plan amendment for 1085 Hillsboro Mile to September meeting (5-0)
• Approved site plan amendments for 1009, 957, and 999 Hillsboro Mile (5-0 each)
• Adopted Resolutions 2024-25 through 2024-29 covering consulting, mutual aid, addendum, surveillance equipment, and social media policy (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with vendor invoices totaling $156,955.68 (5-0)

Town Commission

The Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a variance request for a property at 1085 Hillsboro Mile. The variance seeks to allow construction of a subterranean garage, which would require a deviation from the Town's Land Development Code yard regulations.

• Variance request for subterranean garage at 1085 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach, FL 33062
• Deviation from 85-foot front yard requirement per Town Land Development Code Section 12-124
• Public hearing with sworn testimony, staff presentation, and commission discussion

The Board of Zoning and Appeals voted unanimously (5-0) to table a variance request for a subterranean garage at 1085 Hillsboro Mile, submitted by Morris Flancbaum for Land Banc Trust. The variance would allow the garage to encroach up to 16.5 feet into the required 85-foot front yard setback. The board tabled the item to the September 10, 2024 meeting to gather more information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled variance request for subterranean garage at 1085 Hillsboro Mile (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission is reviewing multiple open cases regarding required 40-year building safety inspections. Several properties at 1231 Hillsboro Mile are noted as not in compliance because they lack required inspection reports from a certified engineer.

• Building safety inspection violations at 1231 Hillsboro Mile
• Requirement for certified engineer reports for 40-year inspections
• Case 24050016: 40-year inspection non-compliance
• Case 24050017: 40-year inspection non-compliance
• Case 24050018: 40-year inspection non-compliance

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold its regular meeting on June 4, 2024, at 9:00 AM in Hillsboro Beach Town Hall. Two ordinances will receive first readings: one updating flood insurance study dates and definitions, and another removing a section on dogs and cats from the town code. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, consent agenda items for vendor invoices totaling $79,786.75, staff reports from police, finance, building, and code compliance departments, and a town manager report outlining the FY2025 budget calendar and cybersecurity training requirements.

• Ordinance No. 2024-03: Updates to flood insurance study dates and revised definition of market value (FIRST READ)
• Ordinance No. 2024-04: Deletion of Sec. 3-25 on "Bitches in Heat" from Chapter 3 (Dogs & Cats) (FIRST READ)
• Consent agenda includes vendor invoices: LSF $5,977.87, CG&A $68,060.23, GCDE $5,417.60, $270.00, and $961.05
• FY2025 budget calendar proposed with key dates: Budget Workshop July 23, 2024; hearings September 4 and 16, 2024
• Cybersecurity training required under new Local Government Cybersecurity Act

The Town Commission unanimously approved first readings of two ordinances: one updating flood insurance study dates and market value definitions to participate in FEMA's Community Rating System, and another deleting the 'bitches in heat' section from the dogs and cats code. They also approved a second addendum to the Rio-Bak Corporation beach nourishment contract to comply with FEMA requirements, and approved the consent agenda with five vendor invoices totaling about $80,580.75. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussions.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-03 on first reading (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-04 on first reading (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-23 approving Rio-Bak addendum (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 5 invoices totaling $80,580.75 (5-0)

General

The Town of Hillsboro Beach will hold a hearing on May 13, 2024, to address four open code enforcement cases involving property maintenance, beach and dune upkeep, and nuisance violations. The cases concern properties on Hillsboro Mile and include issues such as exterior deterioration, illegal refuse disposal, and a damaged pool fence. The meeting is scheduled to determine compliance or impose fines.

• Case 24020003: 1117 Hillsboro Mile – exterior surface maintenance violation (Sec. 7-126(C)(2))
• Case 24040001: 1225 Hillsboro Mile (Royal Flamingo Villas) – illegal refuse disposal (Sec. 6-3)
• Case 24040002: 1125 Hillsboro Mile – beach and dune maintenance violation (Sec. 6-141)
• Case 24040003: 1205 Hillsboro Mile (Winter Sun Investments LLC) – pool fence disrepair and missing gates (Sec. 7-126.D.(5))

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission is holding public hearings on site plan reviews for properties at 987 and 951 Hillsboro Mile, and considering extending the emergency debris removal agreement with Ashbritt, Inc. for 90 days. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, consent items, staff updates, and a legislative update from Senator Jason Pizzo.

• Public hearing: Site plan review for 987 Hillsboro Mile (owner Mark & Tiffany Berch)
• Public hearing: Construction site management plan for 951 Hillsboro Mile (owner 3636 Hillsboro Mile LLC)
• Resolution 2024-23: Extend Ashbritt debris removal agreement to Sept 3, 2024
• Consent invoices: LSF $5,871.87, Inframark $8,398.29, GCDE $8,635.05 and others
• Proclamation: Professional Municipal Clerks Week May 5-11, 2024

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will meet April 9 to discuss and possibly vote on using $22,964.90 in federal forfeiture funds to purchase a pistol training course, and to issue a notice of intent to amend the town’s Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes routine approvals, invoices totaling $97,877.45, and community events like a beach clean-up and Music on the Green.

• $22,964.90 federal forfeiture funds for Red Dot Pistol Transition Course
• Resolution No. 2024-22 to issue letter of notice to amend Town’s Comprehensive Plan
• Invoices totaling $97,877.45 for services including CG&A, Inframark, LSF, and GCDE
• Proclamation for National Safe Boating Week, May 18–24, 2024
• Community events: Beach Clean-Up and Music on the Green

The Town Commission unanimously approved Resolution 2024-21, authorizing $22,964.90 in federal forfeiture funds for a red dot pistol transition course to operate Glock 45MMS and 9MM pistols. They also approved Resolution 2024-22, notifying the Florida Department of Commerce of intent to amend the Comprehensive Plan. The consent agenda, including vendor payments and a proclamation for National Boating Week, was approved. No other substantive decisions were made; discussions covered upcoming community events and beach renourishment updates.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-21 authorizing $22,964.90 in forfeiture funds for pistol training (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-22 to issue notice of intent to amend Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vendor invoices and National Boating Week proclamation (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 5 and March 26, 2024 meetings (5-0)

General

The Town Commission holds a reorganization meeting to swear in newly elected officials and appoint members to various regional boards and committees for the 2024–2025 term. No substantive policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Swearing-in of elected officials Jane Reiser and Dawn Miller
• Appointment of Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Town Treasurer per Resolutions 2024-12, 2024-13, and 2024-14
• Designation of all five commission members as bank account signatories (Resolution 2024-15)
• Appointment of representatives to Broward League of Cities, Florida League of Cities, Solid Waste Authority, Broward MPO, and Hillsboro Beach Condo Forum

The Town Commission held its annual reorganization meeting, swearing in re-elected Commissioner Jane Reiser and newly elected Commissioner Dawn Miller. The Commission unanimously appointed Dawn Miller as Mayor, Barbara Baldasarre as Vice Mayor, and David Ravanesi as Town Treasurer, along with various board representatives. All resolutions passed unanimously (4-0).

• Dawn Miller appointed Mayor (4-0)
• Barbara Baldasarre appointed Vice Mayor (4-0)
• David Ravanesi appointed Town Treasurer (4-0)
• All five commissioners designated as bank account signatories (4-0)
• David Ravanesi appointed primary representative to Broward League of Cities (4-0)
• David Ravanesi appointed voting delegate to Florida League of Cities meeting (4-0)
• Vinnie Andreano appointed to Broward County Solid Waste Authority (4-0)
• Vinnie Andreano appointed to Broward MPO board (4-0)

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 5, 2024, with key items including a second reading of an ordinance to increase water rates by 6.9% for residential domestic and irrigation use, a presentation on beach nourishment, and discussions on leaf blower restrictions. The commission will also consider several resolutions, including extending a no-wake zone, approving contracts for architectural and engineering services, and ratifying emergency water main repair payments.

• Ordinance No. 2024-01: 6.9% water rate increase for residential domestic and irrigation use (second reading)
• Resolution No. 2024-08: Contract with Netta Architects for commission chamber renovation, not to exceed $49,750 plus $2,000 reimbursable
• Resolution No. 2024-09: Contract with Calvin Giordano & Associates for water treatment and well field engineering, not to exceed $168,969.70
• Resolution No. 2024-10 and 2024-11: Ratify payments of $27,515 and $29,325 to Lanzo Construction for emergency water main repairs at 901 and 1050 Hillsboro Mile
• Resolution No. 2024-07: Request to extend no-wake zone on Intracoastal Waterway

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission is meeting to consider a second reading of an ordinance amending land development code for accessory uses in the RM-16 district, and to discuss a possible prohibition on gas-powered leaf blowers. The commission will also vote on resolutions regarding a code fine mitigation request, adoption of a county emergency plan, and a $5,000 donation from federal forfeiture funds. Several routine items, including invoices and a proclamation, are on the consent agenda.

• Ordinance No. 2024-02: Amends Chapter 12, Section 12-141 (RM-16 district use regulations) to identify private amenities (second reading)
• Discussion on prohibiting gas-powered leaf blowers (sponsored by Commissioner Reiser)
• Resolution No. 2024-04: Code fine mitigation request for property at 1050 HM #601W (Code Case No. 23050005)
• Resolution No. 2024-05: Adopt revised Broward County Enhanced Local Mitigation Strategy (ELMS) Plan
• Resolution No. 2024-06: Donate $5,000 in federal forfeiture funds to FBI National Academy Associates for 2024 conference

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission meets to consider a first reading of a 6.9% water rate increase for residential domestic and irrigation use, an ordinance amending accessory use regulations in the RM-16 multiple-family district, and several resolutions including using $25,000 in federal forfeiture funds for a beach safety initiative and awarding a towing services contract to Westway Towing, Inc. The agenda also includes a presentation on pressure equalizing module data analysis, approval of prior minutes, staff updates, and routine consent items for invoice approvals.

• Ordinance No. 2024-01: 6.9% water rate increase for domestic and irrigation use (first reading)
• Ordinance No. 2024-02: amending RM-16 district accessory use regulations (first reading)
• Resolution No. 2024-02: $25,000 in federal forfeiture funds for beach safety and enforcement initiative
• Resolution No. 2024-03: award towing services contract to Westway Towing, Inc. piggybacking City of Tamarac agreement
• Consent agenda: approval of invoices totaling over $87,000 for legal, engineering, and utility services