Hillsboro Beach public meetings in 2025

Town Commission

The Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a single variance request. The applicant seeks permission to place a generator within the required side yard setback at 987 Hillsboro Mile, which the town code currently prohibits. The board will take sworn testimony, hear public comments, and vote on the request.

• Variance request for generator in side yard setback at 987 Hillsboro Mile
• Property owners: Mark and Tiffany Berch
• Variance sought from Section 12-124(B)(3) of the Land Development Code
• Public hearing with sworn testimony and public comments

The Board of Zoning Appeals granted a variance to Mark and Tiffany Berch to place a generator in the north side yard of their property at 987 Hillsboro Mile, despite a previous denial in June 2025. The variance allows placement within the required yard setback, with conditions including screening and adherence to submitted specifications. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).

• Granted variance for generator placement at 987 Hillsboro Mile (5-0)
• Denied previous variance request in June 2025 (reconsidered and approved)

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a site plan amendment for 987 Hillsboro Mile and review conditions of approval for the Hillsboro Beach Resort's third amended development order, which permits a restaurant with beer, wine, and alcohol service. The commission will also consider several resolutions, including employee benefits renewal, coastal services, election agreement, police vehicle purchase, and audit services. Consent items include approval of invoices totaling $91,651.39.

• Public hearing: Site plan amendment for 987 Hillsboro Mile (owner Mark & Tiffany Berch)
• Review of conditions for Hillsboro Beach Resort (1159 Hillsboro Mile) third amended development order for restaurant alcohol service
• Resolution 2025-47: United Healthcare 2026 employee benefits renewal
• Resolution 2025-50: Purchase of Ford F-150 police truck for $67,728 from Bartow Ford
• Consent: Invoices for Oct/Nov 2025 totaling $91,651.39

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold a hearing on November 10, 2025, to consider three open code enforcement cases. Two cases involve landscaping maintenance violations at 963 and 1079 Hillsboro Mile, with proposed daily fines of $250 and $150 respectively. A third case at 1160 Hillsboro Mile involves building and fire code violations for an unpermitted conversion of a laundry room into an apartment. The commission may issue final orders and impose fines.

• Case 25080001: Landscaping violation at 963 Hillsboro Mile, proposed $250 daily fine
• Case 25080003: Landscaping violation at 1079 Hillsboro Mile, proposed $150 daily fine
• Case 25090003: Unpermitted laundry room conversion at 1160 Hillsboro Mile (penthouse), building and fire code violations
• Prosecution costs of $150 each for the two landscaping cases
• All cases are scheduled for final order on November 10, 2025

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission is meeting to review a site plan for 1085 Hillsboro Mile, discuss a possible rehearing of a denied variance for 987 Hillsboro Mile, and consider several resolutions including extending the solid waste contract with WastePro and amending multiple fund budgets. The agenda also includes approval of invoices and staff updates from the police, building, and code compliance departments.

• Site plan review for property at 1085 Hillsboro Mile (owner: Land Banc Trust)
• Possible BZA rehearing of denied variance for 987 Hillsboro Mile (Section 12-124)
• Resolution 2025-43: Ratify 90-day extension with WastePro for solid waste collection
• Resolution 2025-40: Accept evaluation committee recommendation for RFP 2025-07-01 (residential waste/recycling)
• Budget amendments: Debt Service (Res. 2025-44), Capital Improvements (Res. 2025-45), Permit/Planning/Zoning (Res. 2025-46)

The Commission unanimously approved Resolution 2025-40, selecting WastePro of Florida, Inc. as the most responsive and responsible bidder for RFP 2025-07-01 for residential solid waste, bulk waste, and recycling collection services. It also ratified Resolution 2025-43, extending the existing WastePro agreement for an additional 90 days. The Commission approved a new site plan for 1085 Hillsboro Mile, authorized the BZA to re-hear a previously denied variance for 987 Hillsboro Mile, and approved several budget amendments for FY 2024-2025.

• Approved Resolution 2025-40 selecting WastePro for solid waste contract (5-0)
• Ratified Resolution 2025-43 extending WastePro agreement 90 days (5-0)
• Approved site plan for 1085 Hillsboro Mile (5-0)
• Authorized BZA to re-hear variance for 987 Hillsboro Mile (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-44 amending debt service fund budget (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-45 amending capital improvements fund budget (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-46 amending permit/planning/zoning budget (5-0)
• Approved invoices totaling $46,976.36 (5-0)

General

The Town of Hillsboro Beach will review six open code-violation cases at this hearing, including unpermitted work, overgrown landscaping, improper signage, and fire-safety hazards. All cases were opened between June and September 2025 and have since been brought into compliance.

• Landscape maintenance violations at 963, 997, and 1079 Hillsboro Mile (Sec. 12-399(B) and (C))
• Temporary real-estate sign size violation at 1167 Hillsboro Mile #206 (Sec. 12-372(A))
• Unpermitted flooring work at 1050 Hillsboro Mile #701W (Sec. 4-65(A))
• Illegal apartment conversion and fire-code violations at 1160 Hillsboro Mile Penthouse (NFPA 1:10.2.1 and Sec. 4-65(A))
• $150 daily fine imposed on 1075 Hillsboro Mile for litter and overgrown vegetation (Sec. 6-118, 6-132(A-B), 12-399(B-C))

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold a public hearing on a site plan for 1079 Hillsboro Mile, vote on a second-reading ordinance to increase water rates effective October 2025, and consider resolutions to accept a new residential waste collection contract, a marine law enforcement grant, and a CPI-based water revenue adjustment. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, consent invoices, and staff updates.

• Public hearing: Site plan review for 1079 Hillsboro Mile (owner: 1079 Hillsboro Mile LLC)
• Ordinance No. 2025-04: Water rate increase (second reading, effective Oct 2025)
• Resolution No. 2025-40: Accept recommendation for RFP 2025-07-01 solid waste, bulk waste, and recycling services
• Resolution No. 2025-41: Approve Broward County Enhanced Marine Law Enforcement Grant (EMLEG) FY 2025-2026
• Consent invoices: CG&A $34,345.93; GCDE $7,373.90 and $1,020.35

The Commission tabled Resolution 2025-40, which would award the residential solid waste and recycling contract to WastePro of Florida, to the November 5, 2025 meeting for further review. The Commission unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-04, which changes the process for future water rate increases to require a Resolution rather than an Ordinance, and approved Resolution 2025-42 adopting a 2.2% CPI increase for water rates. The Commission also unanimously approved a site plan for 1079 Hillsboro Mile with conditions, including a 25-foot gate setback and seawall compliance before a certificate of occupancy.

• Tabled Resolution 2025-40 (waste contract award) to Nov. 5, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-04 changing water rate increase process (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-42 adopting 2.2% CPI water rate increase (5-0)
• Approved site plan for 1079 Hillsboro Mile with conditions (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-39 adopting 2026 meeting schedule with amended dates (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-41 for EMLEG marine patrol grant (5-0)
• Approved invoices totaling $42,740.18 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Sept. 3, 9, and 15, 2025 meetings (5-0)

Budget Hearing

The Town Commission is holding a public hearing to adopt the final millage rate of 3.5 for general operations and the final budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The meeting includes staff presentations, public comment, and commission discussion before votes on the two resolutions.

• Resolution 2025-37: Adopt final millage rate of 3.5 for general operating budget
• Resolution 2025-38: Adopt final budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 (Oct 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026)
• Public hearing open for comments on millage rate and budget

The Town Commission unanimously adopted the final millage rate of 3.5 mills and the final budget of $20.3 million for fiscal year 2025-2026. The millage rate is 5.13% higher than the rolled-back rate, and the budget includes a 4.5% increase in revenue. No public comments were received during the hearing.

• Adopted final millage rate of 3.5 mills (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-37 for final millage (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-38 for final budget of $20.3 million (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will meet on September 9, 2025, to discuss and vote on several key items, including a first reading of a water rate increase ordinance and resolutions to approve police equipment purchases using federal forfeiture funds. The meeting will also review a site plan for a property at 927 Hillsboro Mile and discuss parking design options for Town Hall Park.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-04 proposing water rate increases for residential domestic and irrigation use
• Resolution No. 2025-33 to approve $390,915 in federal forfeiture funds for police body cameras, in-car systems, and Tasers
• Resolution No. 2025-31 to authorize a third amendment to the Broward County shuttle service interlocal agreement
• Site plan review for 927 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach, FL 33062
• Review and selection of Town Hall parking design options

Budget Hearing

The Town Commission will hold a public hearing to adopt the tentative millage rate and tentative budget for fiscal year 2026. The meeting includes staff presentations, public hearings, and commission discussions before votes on two resolutions.

• Resolution 2025-28: Adopt tentative millage rate for general operations (FY2025-2026)
• Resolution 2025-29: Adopt tentative budget for FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025–Sep 30, 2026)
• Second and final budget hearing scheduled for September 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission is holding a special meeting to review a construction site management plan for a demolition permit at 1205 Hillsboro Mile, consider a settlement agreement regarding code liens on the 1205/1206 Hillsboro Mile properties, and discuss the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget, including adopting a preliminary millage rate. The meeting also includes public comments and reports from the town manager and attorney.

• Construction Site Management Plan Review for demolition permit at 1205 Hillsboro Mile
• Resolution No. 2025-26: Settlement agreement with 1205 and 1206 Hillsboro LLC and release of liens
• Discussion of proposed FY 2025-2026 budget
• Resolution No. 2025-27: Adopting preliminary millage rate for FY 2025-2026

The Commission unanimously approved a Construction Site Management Plan for demolition at 1205 Hillsboro Mile, subject to two conditions and a settlement agreement. It also approved Resolution 2025-26, accepting an $866,000 payment to settle code enforcement liens on the property, with a 90-day compliance period starting August 15, 2025. The Commission set a preliminary millage rate of 3.50 mills for FY 2025-2026 and received a $1.325 million state appropriations check.

• Approved demolition permit for 1205 Hillsboro Mile with conditions (5-0)
• Approved $866,000 code lien settlement agreement with 90-day compliance period starting Aug 15 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-27 setting preliminary millage rate at 3.50 mills (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-26 for lien settlement (5-0)
• Received $1.325M state check for water plant and bridge projects

General

The Board of Zoning & Appeals holds a quasi-judicial public hearing on a single variance request. Property owner Mike Manley, through agent Bob Mayor, seeks approval to build an elevated pool/garage structure within the front yard setback at 955 Hillsboro Mile, citing Section 12-124 of the Land Development Code. The board will take sworn testimony, hear public comments, and vote on the request.

• Variance request for elevated pool/garage structure at 955 Hillsboro Mile
• Property owner: Mike Manley; agent: Bob Mayor
• Requested variance from Section 12-124 of Land Development Code
• Public hearing with sworn testimony and public comments

The minutes for the July 31, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting contain only the meeting header and a note about handouts and written comments being entered into the record. No decisions, motions, or votes are recorded.

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will consider several resolutions, including approving a contract for inspecting and replacing swim zone buoys, accepting recommendations for a vulnerability assessment, and amending a transportation surtax agreement. They will also hear reports from the finance, police, building, and code compliance departments, and discuss code liens on two properties. The meeting includes approval of minutes and invoices.

• Resolution 2025-24: $18,894.72 contract with American Underwater Contractors for 16 new ocean regulatory buoys
• Resolution 2025-23: Third amendment to Transportation System Surtax Local Agreement with Broward County
• Resolution 2025-25: Accept RFQ 2025-02-01 recommendations for Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment
• Discussion on code liens for 1205 & 1206 Hillsboro Mile
• FY2026 budget calendar: workshop July 31, hearings Sept 3 and Sept 15

The Town Commission unanimously approved three resolutions: renewing the Broward County transportation surtax agreement, contracting American Underwater Contractors to inspect and replace swim zone buoys for $18,894.72, and accepting the ranking of firms for a comprehensive vulnerability assessment. The Commission also approved consent agenda items and received updates on finances, police, building, and code compliance.

• Approved Resolution 2025-23, third amendment to transportation surtax agreement with Broward County (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-24, $18,894.72 contract with American Underwater Contractors for buoy inspection and installation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-25, ranking Cummins Cederberg first and Kimley-Horn second for vulnerability assessment, authorizing negotiations (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items totaling $26,258.77 (5-0)
• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)

General

This is a ceremonial meeting solely for the swearing-in of Chief Rob O'Neill. The agenda includes the Pledge of Allegiance, a greeting by Mayor Dawn Miller, the oath of office, and remarks by the chief, followed by adjournment. No other business is scheduled.

• Swearing-in ceremony for Chief Rob O'Neill
• Greeting by Mayor Dawn Miller
• Administration of the Oath of Office

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission meets June 3, 2025, to hold public hearings on a site plan for 987 Hillsboro Mile and a second reading of an ordinance on right-of-way landscaping maintenance. The commission will also vote on a professional services agreement for the Chief of Police and a shorebird monitoring contract not to exceed $29,700. Consent items include approval of several invoices totaling over $45,000.

• Public hearing: Site plan approval for 987 Hillsboro Mile (owner Mark & Tiffany Berch)
• Ordinance 2025-02 (second reading): Amends Section 12-399 to require maintenance of landscaped areas adjacent to State Highway A1A
• Resolution 2025-21: Approve professional services agreement with Rob O'Neill as Chief of Police
• Resolution 2025-22: Accept DB Ecological Services proposal for post-construction shorebird monitoring, not to exceed $29,700
• Consent: Approve invoices including CG&A April 2025 $37,469.78 and GCDE May 2025 invoices

The Town Commission meeting on June 3, 2025, included a presentation by Florida Power & Light on hurricane season preparedness, covering restoration efforts, infrastructure investments, and customer resources. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting; the agenda was informational only.

Board of Zoning and Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Appeals will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a variance request for 987 Hillsboro Mile. The property owners seek permission to place a generator in the side yard setback, which is currently prohibited by Section 12-124(B)(3) of the Town's Land Development Code. The board will take testimony, discuss, and vote on the request.

• Variance request for generator in side yard setback at 987 Hillsboro Mile
• Property owners: Mark and Tiffany Berch
• Variance sought from Section 12-124(B)(3) of Town Code
• Represented by attorney Nectaria M. Chakas of Lochrie & Chakas, P.A.

The Board of Zoning and Appeals denied a variance request from Mark and Tiffany Berch to place a generator within the 15-foot side yard setback at 987 Hillsboro Mile. The denial was based on a lack of demonstrated hardship, as staff found no unique circumstances related to the property. The motion to deny passed 4-1, with Commissioner Andreano dissenting.

• Denied variance request for generator in side yard setback at 987 Hillsboro Mile (4-1, Andreano dissenting)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold first readings on two ordinances: one amending landscaping maintenance rules along State Highway A1A, and another adopting state-required comprehensive plan amendments including affordable housing, floodplain management, and utility burial policies. They will also consider resolutions to purchase a 2025 Ford Interceptor patrol vehicle and approve a bocce ball court contract not to exceed $16,900. The agenda includes proclamations for Mental Health Awareness Month and Safe Boating Week, plus routine consent items and staff updates.

• Ordinance No. 2025-02: Amends landscaping maintenance code for areas adjacent to State Highway A1A (first reading)
• Ordinance No. 2025-03: Adopts comprehensive plan amendments for state-required elements, affordable housing, floodplain management, and utility burial (public hearing, first reading)
• Resolution No. 2025-19: Authorize purchase of one 2025 Ford Interceptor Utility Patrol Vehicle from Bartow Ford via piggyback contract
• Resolution No. 2025-20: Approve contract with Sport Surfaces, LLC for one bocce ball court, not to exceed $16,900
• Consent items include invoices totaling $157,310.44 for legal, engineering, and shuttle services

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency is considering proposed 2025 EAR-based amendments to the Town of Hillsboro Beach Comprehensive Plan. The amendments address state-required elements, including affordable housing support, floodplain management, coastal construction, utility burial for new multi-family developments, beach renourishment, and property rights language. The proposal also removes the town's intention to purchase vacant property near Town Hall and instead assess other locations for green space.

• Amendments to goals, objectives, and policies for state-required plan elements
• Adds language supporting affordable housing initiatives where required by law
• Adds state-required floodplain management and coastal construction regulations
• Requires new multi-family developments to bury overhead utility lines
• Removes intention to purchase vacant property adjacent to Town Hall; assesses other green space locations

The Local Planning Agency unanimously recommended approval of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan amendments, which include state-required updates for flood plain management, coastal construction, property rights, and affordable housing, plus a new policy requiring multi-family developments to bury utility lines. The recommendation will go to the Town Commission for adoption by ordinance.

• Recommended 2025 Comprehensive Plan amendments for Town Commission approval (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:18 a.m. (5-0)

Town Commission

The Board will receive a status update regarding property compliance at 1035 Hillsboro Mile. The discussion concerns a requirement to screen refuse and recycling containers from view of State Road A1A.

• Compliance status update for 1035 Hillsboro Mile regarding Section 6-42 (A) of the Town's Code of Ordinance

The Board of Zoning and Appeals reviewed a status update on a property at 1035 Hillsboro Mile that had previously sought a variance to comply with the town's dumpster screening code. The applicant completed the required dumpster enclosure and re-paved the area, and the town's building official approved the work and closed the permit. Since the variance was no longer needed, the application was withdrawn, and no board action was required. The meeting adjourned unanimously (5-0).

• Variance application for 1035 Hillsboro Mile withdrawn after dumpster enclosure completed and approved
• Meeting adjourned (5-0)

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will consider approving invoices totaling about $549,167, including a $530,620.73 payment to CG&A. They will also hear quarterly reports from the finance, police, building, and code compliance departments, and recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month.

• Invoice approval: CG&A $530,620.73
• Invoice approval: Inframark $8,398.29
• Invoice approval: GCDE $3,977.60 (General Matters)
• Invoice approval: GCDE $6,170.40 (RCrusco Rezone)
• Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission held a regular meeting on April 1, 2025, and approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the consent agenda (including invoices) all by unanimous 5-0 votes. A proclamation recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month was read and accepted. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural with staff updates.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 4 BZA hearing, March 4 regular meeting, and March 18 reorganization meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including invoices totaling $549,167.02 (5-0)
• Tabled Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation, then heard and accepted it later (5-0)

Reorganization Meeting

The Town Commission of Hillsboro Beach, FL holds its annual reorganization meeting to swear in newly elected officials and appoint members to various regional boards and internal roles for the 2025-2026 term. No substantive policy decisions or contracts are on the agenda; the meeting is procedural.

• Swearing-in of elected officials: Vinnie Andreano, Heather Berman, David Ravanesi
• Appointment of Mayor (Resolution 2025-10)
• Appointment of Vice Mayor (Resolution 2025-11)
• Appointment of Town Treasurer (Resolution 2025-12)
• Designation of all five commission members as bank account signatories (Resolution 2025-13)

The Town Commission held its reorganization meeting, swearing in commissioners and unanimously appointing Dawn Miller as Mayor, David Ravanesi as Vice Mayor, and Vinnie Andreano as Town Treasurer. All five commissioners were designated as bank signatories, and several appointments to external boards were approved. Commissioner David Ravanesi was absent but had been sworn in the previous day.

• Appointed Dawn Miller as Mayor (4-0)
• Appointed David Ravanesi as Vice Mayor (4-0)
• Appointed Vinnie Andreano as Town Treasurer (4-0)
• Approved all five commissioners as bank signatories (4-0)
• Designated Heather Berman, Jane Reiser, Vinnie Andreano to Broward League of Cities (4-0)
• Appointed Heather Berman as voting delegate to Florida League of Cities (4-0)
• Appointed David Ravanesi, Vinnie Andreano to Solid Waste Authority board (4-0)
• Appointed Jane Reiser to Broward MPO (4-0)

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 4, 2025, at 9:30 AM. The body will consider a second reading of an ordinance to amend construction hours and a resolution to apply for a Broward County marine law enforcement grant. The meeting also includes routine approvals, proclamations, and staff updates.

• Ordinance No. 2025-01: Second reading to amend Chapter 4, Section 4-18 on construction hours
• Resolution No. 2025-09: Approve FY2025-2026 Enhanced Marine Law Enforcement Grant application with Broward County
• Consent agenda includes $45,555.52 invoice from CG&A (Jan 2025) and $7,918.21 invoice from LSF Shuttle (Jan 2025)
• Proclamations for Irish American Heritage Month, National Athletic Training Month, and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (March 2025)
• Recognition of Vice Mayor Barbara Baldasarre for 8 years of service to the town

The March 4, 2025 regular meeting of the Hillsboro Beach Town Commission was procedural, with no substantive decisions made. The minutes only note that hand-outs and written comments were entered into the record.

Town Commission

The Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to receive a status update on the property at 1035 Hillsboro Mile regarding compliance with the town's refuse container screening ordinance. The matter was previously tabled, with the applicant required to provide updates every two months.

• Status update on dumpster screening compliance at 1035 Hillsboro Mile
• Review of compliance with Section 6-42(A) of the Town Code
• Continuation of tabled variance request from January 7, 2025

The Board received a status update on the property at 1035 Hillsboro Mile regarding compliance with the town's dumpster screening ordinance. The applicant reported that a concrete slab has been installed and a fencing contract has been signed, though fencing work has not yet begun. No formal decision was made; the matter remains under review with continued updates expected.

• Received status update on dumpster enclosure compliance at 1035 Hillsboro Mile
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings, hear a second reading of an ordinance requiring property addresses on ocean and waterway sides, and consider a first reading of an ordinance amending construction hours. Staff will provide updates on police, building, and code compliance, and the Town Manager will report on a February movie night.

• Ordinance 2024-10 (second reading): Require property addresses on Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway sides for single-family homes and condos
• Ordinance 2025-01 (first reading): Amend limitation on hours of construction
• Inframark invoice Dec 2024: $7,800.26
• CG&A invoice Dec 2024: $1,192,633.26
• CG&A invoice Jan 2025: $3,388.10 (Crusco rezoning change)

The February 4, 2025 regular meeting of the Hillsboro Beach Town Commission was recorded, but the minutes contain no substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions. The only item noted was that hand-outs provided or presented at the meeting were entered into the record. No actions, votes, or outcomes were recorded.

• Entered hand-outs provided or presented at the meeting into the record

Town Commission

The Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold two quasi-judicial public hearings to consider variance requests for seawall construction along the Atlantic Ocean portion of properties at 901 and 921 Hillsboro Mile. Both requests seek relief from the town's easterly building line restriction. The board will hear staff presentations, public comments, and vote on each variance.

• Variance #2025-V1-901HM: Hillsboro Club, Inc. seeks seawall at 901 Hillsboro Mile
• Variance #2025-V2-921HM: McCarty family seeks seawall at 921 Hillsboro Mile
• Both request variances to Section 4-4 (C) of the Town Code
• Public hearings with sworn testimony and commission vote

The Board of Zoning Appeals met on February 4, 2025, and the only substantive item was a variance request from Hillsboro Club and McCarty for a seawall. The minutes do not record a decision; the item appears to have been discussed or presented, but no vote or outcome is noted. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Heard Hillsboro Club and McCarty seawall variance request (no decision recorded)

General

The Town of Hillsboro Beach is holding a code enforcement hearing for a property at 1159 Hillsboro Mile. The case involves an alleged violation of the town's misdemeanor provisions, which incorporate Florida Statutes. The property was inspected on January 10, 2025, and the hearing is scheduled for January 13, 2025.

• Case 24120001 for 1159 Hillsboro Mile, owned by 1159 Hillsboro Mile LLC and BNH IV HM TRI LLC
• Violation of Chapter 7, Sec. 7-1(A) - Misdemeanors incorporated by reference
• Inspection date: January 10, 2025
• Compliance date listed as January 13, 2025
• 31 days to comply

Town Commission

The Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a variance request for a property at 1035 Hillsboro Mile. The applicant seeks an extension to comply with a town ordinance requiring dumpsters to be screened from view by State Road A1A.

• Variance request for dumpster screening at 1035 Hillsboro Mile
• Applicant: Hillsboro Mile Tower, Inc.; Authorized Agent: Irene Kirdahy
• Request: Extension to comply with Section 6-42(A) of town code
• Staff presentation by Graham Long, Development Planner, CG&A Solutions
• Public hearing with opportunity for comments before commission vote

The Board of Zoning and Appeals tabled a variance request from Hillsboro Mile Tower, Inc. for extra time to screen a dumpster at 1035 Hillsboro Mile, due to ongoing seawall and boat lift litigation. The motion passed unanimously (5-0), tabling the application until July 1, 2025, with required status reports on March 4 and May 6, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled variance request for dumpster screening at 1035 Hillsboro Mile for six months (5-0)
• Required status reports at two months (March 4, 2025) and four months (May 6, 2025) as conditions of tabling

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will vote on several resolutions, including a $5 million loan for the 2025 beach renourishment project, an agreement with Broward County to conduct the March 11 municipal election, and a cybersecurity policy. They will also hold a second reading of an ordinance requiring property addresses on the ocean and intracoastal sides of buildings, and discuss re-evaluating conditions for a restaurant at the Hillsboro Beach Resort.

• Resolution 2025-05: $5,000,000 loan from Bridge Funding Group for beach renourishment
• Ordinance 2024-10 (second reading): requires property addresses on Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway sides
• Resolution 2025-02: agreement with Broward County Supervisor of Elections for March 11, 2025 municipal election
• Resolution 2025-08: $46,848.52 ARPA funds for community room renovation
• Resolution 2025-03: accept bid for Hurricane Dorian 2025 truck haul beach renourishment