Holly Hill public meetings in 2025

Code Enforcement - Special Master Hearings

The City of Holly Hill holds a special master hearing to review six active code enforcement cases. The meeting will take place at the City Commission Chamber and is open to the public.

• Case No. 1: 910 Alabama Ave — Patrick Brown
• Case No. 2: 903 Newcastle Court — Wayne Davis
• Case No. 3: 1613 Ridge Ave — Olga Costa & Nikita Pilipenko
• Case No. 5: 1120 State Ave — LDF Services LLC
• Case No. 6: 837 Grove Ave — Blue Iris Florist INC

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission is holding a workshop to review a PowerPoint presentation on proposals for the Ross Point Park playground and to consider a request from Fountainhead Developers. No final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• PowerPoint presentation on Ross Point Park playground proposals
• Fountainhead Developers request

The City Commission held a workshop and reached consensus to select 360 Rec. Blue Imp for new playground equipment at Ross Point Park, with a total bid not to exceed $101,825. They also agreed to use processed mulch instead of artificial grass as shown in the proposal. The item was scheduled for formal approval at the regular meeting later that night. A request from Fountainhead Developers was pulled and rescheduled because not all commissioners were present.

• Consensus to select 360 Rec. Blue Imp for Ross Point Park playground equipment (total $101,825)
• Consensus to use processed mulch instead of artificial grass, not to exceed $101,825
• Fountainhead Developers request pulled and rescheduled due to absent commissioners

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several public works contracts, a police grant, and a second reading of proposed charter amendments. Key decisions include supplemental appropriations for Hurricane Milton resilience, a water main replacement project, and a resolution related to the Live Local Act. The meeting also includes a first reading of a firefighters' pension plan amendment and a public hearing on charter amendments.

• 2025-R-107: Supplemental appropriations for Hurricane Milton resilience
• 2025-R-105: 3rd Street Water Main Replacement Project Phase 2
• 2025-R-99: Live Local Act resolution
• 2025-R-101: FDOT speed/aggressive driving grant and purchase of 8 stationary radars
• SECOND READING 2025-R-3093: Proposed charter amendments

The Holly Hill City Commission unanimously approved several infrastructure and public safety items, including a $525,390 contract with Danus Utilities for bypass pumps at three lift stations, a $105,262.30 sidewalk repair agreement, a $524,620.10 water main replacement task order, and a $101,825 playground award. The commission also approved a $60,000 FDOT grant for speed enforcement equipment, a street sweeping agreement, and a resolution to opt out of the Live Local Act property tax exemption. All votes were 3-0 with three commissioners present.

• Approved $525,390 bypass pump contract with Danus Utilities (3-0)
• Approved $105,262.30 Riverside Drive sidewalk repair with Sanderson Concrete (3-0)
• Approved $524,620.10 Phase 2 water main replacement with Black Sands Development Group (3-0)
• Awarded $101,825 Ross Point Park playground to 360 Rec. Blue Imp (3-0)
• Approved $60,000 FDOT speeding/aggressive driving grant and 8 radar purchase (3-0)
• Approved $51,600.36 street sweeping agreement with USA Services (3-0)
• Approved $48,000 for SRF loan applications for hurricane resilience projects (3-0)
• Approved opt-out of Live Local Act property tax exemption (3-0)

Board of Planning and Appeals

The Holly Hill Board of Planning and Appeals will hold a regular meeting on December 1, 2025. The only substantive item is a rezone request for the Zemball BPUD (planned unit development). The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings. No other agenda items are listed.

• Zemball BPUD Rezone (requested by City Planner Brian Walker)
• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2025
• Approval of minutes from August 4, 2025

Code Enforcement - Special Master Hearings

The Holly Hill Code Enforcement Special Master will hold hearings on six code violation cases at the City Commission Chamber. The agenda lists the cases but does not specify the nature of the violations or the proposed actions.

• Case No. 1 - 1012 8th St - AVONCE CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC
• Case No. 2 - 812 Catherine - 308 SAMJ LLC
• Case No. 3 - 1558 Tuscaloosa Ave - BETH GAGE
• Case No. 4 - 517 Rome St - IRENE M TYRELL
• Case No. 5 - 330 14th St - 330 ODIN HOLDINGS LLC

Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Holly Hill Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to review the September 30, 2025 market overview and quarterly report from financial advisor Frank Wan, hear a presentation on Cohen & Steers Tactical Real Estate, and discuss the Retirement Investment Policy Statement with legal counsel. The board will also consider renewing its FPPTA membership and set 2026 meeting dates. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and public participation.

• September 30, 2025 Market Overview and Quarterly Report by Frank Wan (Burgess Chambers & Associates)
• Cohen & Steers Tactical Real Estate Presentation
• Retirement Investment Policy Statement discussion with legal counsel Richelle Levy
• Florida Public Pension Trustees Association (FPPTA) renewal discussion
• Proposed 2026 meeting dates: Feb 12, May 14, Aug 13, Nov 12

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees meets to review minutes, hear reports from financial advisors, and approve invoices. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Review of September 30, 2025 market overview and quarterly report by Frank Wan (Burgess Chambers & Associates)
• Approval of invoices: Burgess Chambers & Associates ($7,458.19 Q2, $7,808.47 Q3), Foster & Foster ($1,228)
• Presentation by Cohen & Steers on Tactical Real Estate
• Discussion of Retirement Investment Policy Statement by Pedro Herrera and Jessica De la Torre Vila
• 2026 meeting dates set for Feb 12, May 14, Aug 13, Nov 12

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will meet on November 11, 2025, to discuss and vote on several items, including a first reading of proposed charter amendments, surplus property declarations, and a public hearing for a special exception. The meeting also includes routine approvals, public comments, and communications from city leadership.

• FIRST READING - Ordinance 3093 - Proposed Charter Amendments
• 2025-R-93 - Declaring Identified Items as Surplus
• 2025-R-92 - Ford F-750 Dump Truck Purchase
• Murphy Oil Special Exception (public hearing)
• 2025-R-95 - Immigration Grant Program (IG037) - FY25-26

The Holly Hill City Commission and CRA approved several resolutions, including a $68,720.40 contract with Mead & Hunt for electrical conversion CEI services for Phase 3 of the overhead-to-underground utility project. The Commission also approved a $94,628.06 dump truck purchase, a $75,000 asphalt repair waiver, a $32,468.83 immigration grant budget amendment (3-2), and a lien reduction from $806,325 to $3,999.53 for the property at 1100 Ridgewood Avenue. A first reading of Ordinance 3093 proposing three charter amendments for the 2026 ballot was also approved.

• Approved $68,720.40 CEI agreement with Mead & Hunt for Phase 3 electrical conversions (5-0)
• Approved $94,628.06 purchase of 2027 Ford F-750 dump truck from Bartow Ford (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 annual asphalt repair waiver with The Alternative Asphalt, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $32,468.83 immigration grant budget amendment (3-2)
• Approved lien reduction from $806,325 to $3,999.53 for 1100 Ridgewood Avenue (5-0)
• Approved special exception for Murphy Oil gas station at Ridgewood Ave & LPGA Blvd (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 3093 for charter amendments (5-0)
• Approved surplus declaration of IT equipment valued at $8,093.33 (5-0)

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering a federal Justice Assistance Grant and a Victims of Crime Act agreement, plus a regular agenda item on a Regional Drainage and Estuary Program Grant. No public hearings are scheduled. The meeting is largely routine, with public comments and approval of prior minutes.

• 2025-R-89: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) JG209 FY2024 Grant Award
• 2025-2026 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Agreement
• 2025-R-90: Regional Drainage and Estuary Program Grant
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2025 Regular City Commission and CRA Meeting

Code Enforcement - Special Master Hearings

The Holly Hill Code Enforcement Special Master will hold hearings on 12 code violation cases at the City Commission Chamber. Each case involves a specific property owner and address. The agenda lists the cases but does not specify the nature of the violations or the proposed actions.

• Case 1: 1976 N. Nova Rd - HEIRS HOLDINGS LLC
• Case 2: 740 Riverside Dr - CLAUDIA MENDOZA
• Case 3: 846 State Ave - AMY BYRD
• Case 4: 330 14th St - 330 ODIN HOLDING LLC
• Case 5: 1369 Ridgewood Ave - BRAVE THE CRAVE INC

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will hold a regular meeting and CRA session, considering several resolutions including overhead-to-underground utility conversions, police vehicle purchases, a landscape maintenance change order, and a police pension board appointment. The agenda also includes a first reading of comprehensive plan amendments and public hearings.

• 2025-R-84: Overhead to Underground Phase 3 Electrical Service Conversions
• 2025-R-85: Overhead to Underground Phase 3 ITS Relocation
• 2025-R-86: Police Department Vehicle Purchase FY25-26 - Interceptors
• 2025-R-87: ABC Express Lawn Care - Landscape Maintenance - Change Order
• 2025-O-3092: First Reading - Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal (EAR) Amendments

Code Enforcement - Special Master Hearings

The Holly Hill Code Enforcement Special Master will hold hearings on September 26, 2025, to address 11 cases involving property maintenance violations such as overgrown grass, trash, inoperable vehicles, and unsafe structures. The agenda lists each property owner and the specific violations cited.

• 631 S. Flamingo Dr - fence maintenance, grass/weeds, stagnant water, inoperable vehicles, exterior maintenance, peeling paint
• 1524 State Ave - outside storage, fire protection, unsafe conditions, screening of outside storage
• 1610 Riverside Dr - unfit for human occupancy, dangerous structure
• 1599 Riverside Dr - fence maintenance
• 1627 Riverside Dr - business tax receipt violation

City Commission

The City Commission will hold the second public hearing to adopt the final FY 2025-2026 budget and a final millage rate of 5.8 mills, which is 5.49% above the rolled-back rate. The meeting also includes presentations, public comments, consent agenda items, and public hearings on a special exception and nuisance abatement.

• Adopt final millage rate of 5.8 mills (Resolution 2025-R-70)
• Adopt final FY 2025-2026 budget (Resolution 2025-R-71)
• Join American Flood Coalition (Resolution 2025-R-72)
• Adopt fines for smoking/vaping in parks and e-bikes on sidewalks (Resolutions 2025-R-73, 2025-R-74)
• Public hearings: 817 Center Ave special exception, 1539 Center Ave nuisance abatement

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss FEMA's denial of its first appeal for $290,870.31 in disaster repair funds for the Ross Point Pier, damaged during Hurricane Ian. The city is considering whether to pursue a second appeal or arbitration, and reviewing cost estimates for three repair options ranging from $1.13 million to $1.7 million.

• FEMA denied $290,870.31 for Ross Point Pier repairs, citing pre-existing deterioration
• Repair options: 6' embedment ($1,133,022.50), full embedment ($1,206,590.50), hardening ($1,699,330.50)
• Second appeal or arbitration must be filed within 60 days of FEMA's decision
• FEMA allowed $3,905.04 for pavilion roof and concrete sidewalk repairs

The City Commission held a work session to discuss the repair or replacement of the Ross Point Pier after FEMA denied the city's appeal for storm-related damage coverage. Staff presented three cost estimates ranging from $1.13 million to $1.70 million, depending on the level of hardening. The Commission reached consensus to have staff contact the Army Corps of Engineers, obtain bids for deck and roof removal, and regroup to discuss funding options, possibly through ECHO grants. No formal decisions were made; the session was advisory only.

• Consensus to contact Army Corps of Engineers for pier repair guidance
• Consensus to get bids on deck and roof removal
• Consensus to regroup with Commission to discuss funding, possibly via ECHO grants

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss proposed amendments to the city's Comprehensive Plan, known as the Evaluation and Appraisal Review (EAR) amendments. This is a state-required review every 7 years, and the update extends the planning horizon to 2045, revises land use designations, and updates maps and policies. The commission is considering these changes before transmitting them to state agencies for review.

• Extends planning horizon to 2045
• Consolidates Mixed Use 2 and 3 into General Mixed Use
• Adds sea level rise and critical infrastructure maps to Coastal Management element
• Updates population projections to 13,637 by 2045
• Lists 473 new multi-family units in development pipeline since 2010

The City Commission held a work session to review proposed amendments to the 2010 Comprehensive Plan, which will be transmitted to the Florida Department of Commerce and other agencies for state coordinated review. The amendments extend the planning horizon to 2045 and include changes across multiple elements, such as consolidating Mixed Use categories, eliminating certain policies, and updating maps and charts. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational only.

• Reviewed proposed EAR amendments to the 2010 Comprehensive Plan (no vote)
• Extended planning horizon to 2045 in proposed amendments
• Consolidated Mixed Use 2 and Mixed Use 3 into General Mixed Use
• Eliminated policies on Hardwood Hammock preservation, historic landmarks, and Riverside Drive constrained facility
• Added new policies on housing stock analysis and substandard housing identification
• Removed Save Our Rivers Program from Recreation and Open Space Element
• Updated Capital Improvements 5 Year Schedule for city and school
• No changes to Property Rights Element

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission holds its first public hearing to adopt a tentative budget and millage rate for fiscal year 2025-2026. Florida law requires two hearings in September; the final vote is scheduled for September 23, 2025. The proposed millage rate of 5.8 mills exceeds the rolled-back rate by 5.49%.

• Adopt tentative millage rate of 5.8 mills for FY 2025-2026
• Adopt tentative budget for FY 2025-2026
• Set final public hearing for September 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM in City Commission Chambers, 1065 Ridgewood Avenue
• Approve towing services agreement with Arrow Service & Towing for $21,607
• Amend FY 2024-2025 budget

The City Commission unanimously adopted the tentative millage rate of 5.8 mills and the tentative budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, with final hearings set for September 23, 2025. The commission also approved a towing services agreement with Arrow Service & Towing, amended the current budget for a police grant, and canceled two holiday-season meetings. Commissioner Johnson was excused for medical reasons.

• Adopted tentative millage rate of 5.8 mills for FY 2025-26 (4-0)
• Adopted tentative budget for FY 2025-26 (4-0)
• Approved towing services agreement with Arrow Service & Towing (4-0)
• Amended FY 2024-25 budget for $2,427 JAG grant and $3,319 less-lethal launcher purchase (4-0)
• Canceled November 25 and December 23, 2025 regular meetings (4-0)
• Excused Commissioner Johnson from meeting for medical reasons (4-0)

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will vote on two consent agenda items: piggybacking Volusia County's tree services contract with CFB Outdoors, Inc., and renewing a three-year FDOT agreement for state highway right-of-way maintenance. A public hearing is scheduled for a special accommodation request at 537 Dorothy Avenue.

• Resolution 2025-R-64: Approve piggyback of Volusia County Contract ITB 23-B-151HO with CFB Outdoors, Inc. for tree services
• Resolution 2025-R-65: Authorize City Manager to execute FDOT Memorandum of Agreement AST42 for highway maintenance, providing $34,502 annually
• Public hearing: Special accommodation request to utilize a porch extending 8 feet into front yard setback at 537 Dorothy Avenue

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will hold a work session to continue discussing possible widening options for LPGA Boulevard. Commissioners will also review how the city’s code enforcement initiates cases and places liens on properties that fail to comply with city rules.

• Continue discussion on LPGA Boulevard widening options
• Review process for code enforcement case initiation and lien placement
• Discuss lien reduction procedures for non-compliant properties

Code Enforcement - Special Master Hearings

The Holly Hill Code Enforcement Special Master Hearings will hear 12 cases involving alleged violations such as missing building permits, unlicensed business activity, overgrown grass, trash accumulation, and unsafe structures. The meeting is held in the City Commission Chamber at 2:00 PM on August 22, 2025.

• 1613 Ridge Ave – Nikta Pilpenko – missing building permit (CER2025-002850)
• 209 12th St – APC Roofing – missing business tax receipt and building permit (CER2025-003117)
• 124 Daytona Ave – Florida LLC – overgrown grass, trash, and multiple interior/exterior maintenance issues (CER2025-002909)
• 727 Unabelle St – multiple violations including tall grass, trash, and inoperable vehicle (CER2025-002024)
• 623 Unabelle St – Charles Davis TR – fence maintenance and tall grass (CER2025-002469)

Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Holly Hill Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to approve the May 2025 meeting minutes, hear a market overview and quarterly report from financial advisor Burgess Chambers & Associates, receive an update on legal services and the Summary Plan Description, and vote on the FY2026 pension budget. The agenda also includes setting the next meeting date for November 13, 2025.

• Vote on FY2026 Holly Hill Firefighters' Pension Budget
• Presentation by Burgess Chambers & Associates on June 30, 2025 market overview and quarterly report
• Legal services update by attorney Richelle Levy, including 2025 Summary Plan Description
• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2025 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Holly Hill Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees meets to review the fund’s quarterly investment performance, approve invoices, and discuss legal services. The board also considers rescinding a prior redemption request for a $300,000 real estate investment to capture expected valuation gains.

• Rescind $300K redemption request for Intercontinental Real Estate to retain property gains
• Approve quarterly invoices totaling $16,836.47 for legal and investment services
• Review June 30, 2025 investment performance showing 6.8% net return for the quarter
• Discuss draft Summary Plan Description for the Holly Hill Police Retirement System
• Fund trustee attendance at FPPTA annual conference and trustee schools

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will meet to discuss and vote on several key municipal contracts and infrastructure projects. Agenda items include renewing a 10-year solid waste and recycling agreement with Waste Pro of Florida, approving a 5-year contract with Axon Enterprise for body-worn cameras and tasers, and funding various park and bulkhead repairs.

• Resolution 2025-R-58: Approve a 5-year contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body-worn cameras and tasers
• Resolution 2025-R-59: Approve a $19,000 change order with Sunoco LP for fuel purchases
• Resolution 2025-R-60: Approve a 1-year agreement with Doug Bell of Metz, Husband, & Daughton, PA for state legislative appropriations services at $45,000 per year
• Resolution 2025-R-61: Renew the solid waste and recycling collection agreement with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. for 10 years
• Resolution 2025-R-62: Award a purchase order to Gator Dock & Bridge for $117,194 for Riverside Park Pier repair materials, funded by budget reallocations and carryover

The City Commission approved a 10-year renewal of its solid waste and recycling agreement with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc., and adopted a five-year contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for upgraded body-worn cameras and Tasers. The commission also approved several Riverside Park repair items, including a $117,194 purchase order for pier materials and a $76,931 change order for bulkhead work, plus two lien reductions. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Mayor Penny excused.

• Approved 10-year Waste Pro solid waste/recycling contract renewal (4-0)
• Adopted 5-year Axon contract for body cameras and Tasers, $33,757.45 year 1 (4-0)
• Approved $117,194 purchase order to Gator Dock & Bridge for Riverside Park pier materials (4-0)
• Approved $76,931 change order #3 for Riverside Park bulkhead replacement (4-0)
• Approved $19,000 change order to Sunoco LP for diesel fuel (4-0)
• Approved $45,000/year legislative services agreement with Doug Bell (4-0)
• Approved lien reductions for 1511 Center Avenue and 563 10th Street (4-0)
• Approved $5,547.82 pedestrian/bicycle safety grant award (4-0)

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission is holding a work session with a single substantive item: a presentation on the LPGA Blvd. planning study. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise limited to call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• LPGA Blvd. Holly Hill Study Presentation (workshop discussion)

The City Commission held a work session to review a study of the LPGA Boulevard corridor from Nova Road to Riverside Drive. Four build alternatives were presented with costs ranging from $20.8 million to $62.9 million. No formal action or decision was taken; the session was informational only.

• No decisions made; workshop was informational only

Board of Planning and Appeals

The Board of Planning and Appeals will consider a request for a special accommodation to allow a covered porch and wheelchair ramp that extends about 8 feet into the required 25-foot front yard setback at 537 Dorothy Avenue. The applicants, Helen and James Nolan, built the structure without a permit to accommodate James Nolan's disability. The board may approve, approve with conditions, approve a different encroachment amount, or deny the request.

• Special accommodation request for 8-foot front yard setback encroachment at 537 Dorothy Avenue
• Porch and ramp built without a permit; code violation exists
• Applicant requests up to 9 feet encroachment
• If approved, after-the-fact building permit and inspection required
• Property zoned R-3 (Medium Density Single-Family Residential)

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will hold a public hearing on September 8 to adopt a tentative millage rate of 5.8 mills per $1,000 of assessed value for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with a final vote scheduled for September 23. The proposed rate is 5.49% above the rolled-back rate of 5.4981 mills.

• Resolution 2025-R-52: Adopts maximum proposed millage rate of 5.8 mills for FY2025-2026
• Resolution 2025-R-53: Authorizes agreements with Volusia County for HUD-funded home repair and buyout programs
• Resolution 2025-R-54: Approves interlocal agreement with Volusia County for traffic device and street maintenance
• Resolution 2025-R-55: Renews professional service agreements with engineering firms
• Request for lien reduction at 802 Grove Avenue

The City Commission approved a 2.5% reduction of a $504,000 code enforcement lien on 802 Grove Avenue, reducing it to $14,000 payable within 30 days, by a 3-1 vote. The Commission also adopted a proposed property tax millage rate of 5.8 mills for FY2025-26, which is 5.49% above the rolled-back rate, and set a public hearing for September 8, 2025. Several consent agenda items were approved, including agreements with Volusia County for disaster recovery property buyouts and maintenance services, and renewal of engineering contracts.

• Approved $14,000 lien reduction for 802 Grove Avenue, payable in 30 days (3-1)
• Adopted proposed millage rate of 5.8 mills for FY2025-26 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on millage rate for September 8, 2025
• Authorized City Manager to accept Transform386 disaster recovery buyout properties (unanimous)
• Authorized interlocal agreement with Volusia County for traffic/street/drainage maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved first renewal of engineering firm contracts (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2025 meetings (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY2026 governmental funds budget, including a $12,436,824 general fund balanced with revenues and expenses. The workshop covers revenue projections, expenditures, and capital projects, and sets the stage for adopting the maximum millage rate and scheduling public hearings in September.

• Proposed general fund budget of $12,436,824 for FY2026, balanced with revenues
• Taxable property value increased 4.43% to $1,041,771,537
• Proposed equipment purchases: three police vehicles, one zero-turn mower, one Ford F-150 for Streets
• Ad valorem tax revenue estimated at $4,111,749 based on 5.8 mills at 95% collection
• Public hearings scheduled for September 8 and September 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Code Enforcement - Special Master Hearings

The Holly Hill Code Enforcement Special Master Hearings will review four active cases involving vacant lots, overgrown grass, fence maintenance, and recreational vehicles parked in residential areas. Each case includes a property address, parcel number, and specific municipal code violations.

• Vacant lot and trash violations at 618 Flomich (CER2025-002950)
• Overgrown grass violation at 1502 Tuscaloosa Ave (CER2025-002468)
• Fence maintenance and weed violations at 251 Daytona Ave (CER2025-2749)
• Recreational vehicle parking violation at 127 12th St (CER2025-002784)

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting and handled a demonstration item for user training, which was amended to correct the contracted provider's name before approval. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Amended demonstration item to correct provider name (passed, 4-1)
• Approved amended demonstration item (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission holds a budget workshop to review the proposed FY 2025/26 Enterprise Funds budget covering water/sewer, stormwater, and solid waste. The agenda includes discussion of rate changes and the upcoming budget calendar. No final decisions are made at this workshop.

• Proposed 2% water and 4% sewer rate increases (2nd year of 5-year plan)
• No change to water/sewer repair & replacement fees ($3/month each)
• No change to stormwater assessment ($96/year)
• Water/sewer operating fund budget: $8,947,363 revenue and expense
• Stormwater fund budget: $2,023,458 revenue and expense

The City Commission held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY2025/26 enterprise funds for water/sewer, stormwater, and solid waste. The Finance Director presented a plan that includes a 2% water and 4% sewer rate increase, the second year of a five-year rate plan, with no changes to repair and replacement fees or the stormwater assessment. No formal votes were taken; the workshop was informational only.

• Reviewed proposed FY2026 enterprise fund budgets (no vote taken)
• Presented 2% water and 4% sewer rate increase proposal
• No rate change proposed for water/sewer R&R fees ($3/month each)
• No rate change proposed for $96 annual stormwater assessment

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 8, 2025, with several action items. They will vote on ratifying years 2 and 3 of the Police Benevolent Association agreement, approve a $200,600 budget amendment for the Lift Station #20 Bypass Pump Project, and consider three ordinances on second reading: firefighter pension vesting, a smoking/vaping ban at parks, and prohibiting electric bikes and scooters from sidewalks. The consent agenda includes increasing the paving contract with Alternative Asphalt from $75,000 to $100,000 and adopting position pay plans for FY 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.

• Ratify PBA three-year agreement (Oct 1, 2024 - Sep 30, 2027)
• Budget amendment $200,600 for Lift Station #20 Bypass Pump Project; award $176,500 to All State Civil Construction
• Second reading: Ordinance 2025-O-3089 amending firefighter pension vesting (Chapter 42, Article III)
• Second reading: Ordinance 2025-O-3090 prohibiting smoking/vaping at public parks and recreation facilities
• Second reading: Ordinance 2025-O-3091 prohibiting electric bikes, mobility devices, and motorized scooters from sidewalks

The City Commission adopted an ordinance prohibiting electric bikes, mobility devices, and motorized scooters from sidewalks under city jurisdiction, with an amendment exempting children traveling to and from Holly Hill School. The measure passed 4-1, with Commissioner DeLanoy dissenting. The commission also ratified a police union agreement, approved a lift station pump project, and increased the asphalt paving contract cap.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-O-3091 banning e-bikes, mobility devices, and motorized scooters from sidewalks, with school-trip exemption (4-1, DeLanoy no)
• Ratified Years 2-3 of Police Benevolent Association agreement through Sept 30, 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved $200,600 budget amendment and awarded $176,500 contract to All State Civil Construction for Lift Station #20 bypass pump (unanimous)
• Increased Alternative Asphalt paving agreement cap from $75,000 to $100,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Firefighters' Pension Plan vesting change from 6 to 8 years for hires after Oct 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping at city parks and recreation facilities (unanimous)
• Adopted Position Pay Plans for FY 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 (unanimous)
• Approved June 24, 2025 workshop and regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Code Enforcement - Special Master Hearings

The City of Holly Hill Code Enforcement Special Master Hearings will hear seven property-specific cases involving unsafe structures, nuisance violations, and sanitation issues. Each case will be reviewed for compliance with city codes and the International Property Maintenance Code.

• 1230 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 116 - FBC Mortgage, LLC: Unfit for human occupancy and dangerous structure (Case CER2025-001917)
• 2012 Toni Street - Dafish 77, Inc.: Shipping container, trash, dangerous structure, and multiple sanitation violations (Case CEC2025-002484)
• 820 Catherine Avenue - Chandler Annette: Fence maintenance, trash, grass/weeds, pool maintenance, and nuisance abatement (Case CER2025-002840)
• 1226 Bender Avenue - Richard & Harold Rose: Residential junk storage, fence maintenance, and sanitation violations (Case CER2025-002792)
• 114 3rd Street - Elvina Miller: Residential junk storage, fence maintenance, and sanitation violations (Case CER2025-002900)

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will hold an executive session to discuss police union wages and opener items as requested by the City Clerk. The meeting is not open to the public per Florida Statute 447.605(1).

• Executive Session: PBA Union Wages & Opener Discussion (ID #4917)
• Meeting not open to public per Florida Statute 447.605(1)

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will consider several items at its June 24, 2025 regular meeting, including rejecting a higher bid for a metal building and approving a lower-cost replacement, approving a joint stormwater project with Volusia County, and holding first readings on ordinances affecting pensions, park smoking, and sidewalk use. The agenda also includes public hearings on two special exceptions and routine items like minutes and proclamations.

• Resolution 2025-R-47: Reject $337,744.14 bid from AG Pifer, approve $76,935.19 purchase from Viking Steel Structures for 40' x 100' metal building
• Resolution 2025-R-48: Approve joint project grant with Volusia County for stormwater evaluation and pipe lining, with budget appropriation
• Ordinance 2025-O-3089 (first reading): Amend Firefighters' Pension Plan vesting (Section 42-69)
• Ordinance 2025-O-3090 (first reading): Prohibit smoking and vaping at publicly owned parks and recreation facilities
• Ordinance 2025-O-3091 (first reading): Prohibit electric bikes, mobility devices, and motorized scooters from sidewalks

The City Commission unanimously approved a joint project grant agreement with Volusia County for $5,441,573 to refurbish steel stormwater pipes, including a $1,360,393 city match in the FY2025/26 budget. The Commission also approved a special exception for a new 49,192 sq ft daycare facility at 719 Walker Street and a special exception for outdoor vehicle sales at 510 LPGA Boulevard. Several ordinances passed first reading, including prohibiting smoking/vaping in parks and banning electric bikes from sidewalks. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no public comment on most items.

• Approved $5,441,573 joint stormwater grant with Volusia County (unanimous)
• Approved $1,360,393 city match for stormwater project in FY2025/26 budget (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for daycare expansion at 719 Walker Street (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for outdoor vehicle sales at 510 LPGA Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance prohibiting smoking/vaping in parks (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance banning electric bikes from sidewalks (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of firefighter pension vesting amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution rejecting $337,744 bid, approved $76,935 metal building purchase (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the future of the city's 50-year-old elevated water tower at 1120 Jarecki Ave. Three options are on the table: retrofitting with a booster pump system, keeping it as a landmark, or disconnecting and removing it. The discussion includes cost estimates and a recommendation to prepare for removal, with demolition as an additive bid alternate.

• Discussion of elevated water tower options with Mead & Hunt, Inc.
• Option 1: Retrofit with booster pump system, construction estimate $280,000
• Option 2: Keep as landmark, disconnect from water system, construction estimate $105,000
• Option 3: Disconnect and remove elevated tank, construction estimate $580,000
• Recommendation to prepare design for tank removal and bid demolition as additive alternate

The City Commission reached consensus to follow Mead & Hunt's recommendation to disconnect and remove the city's 50-year-old elevated water tower at 1120 Jarecki Avenue, with demolition included as an additive bid alternate. The workshop was informational, and no formal vote was taken; the decision is a consensus direction for future action.

• Consensus to proceed with Mead & Hunt's recommendation to disconnect and remove the elevated water tower
• Direct to prepare design and specifications for tank removal
• Direct to bid project with tank demolition as an additive bid alternate
• Direct to include 10% contingencies in grant-funded WTP project budget

City Commission

The City Commission will consider authorizing the city manager to apply for two state grants totaling over $22.9 million for drinking water and wastewater resilience improvements, plus two smaller grant applications for defibrillators and an outdoor fitness court. The meeting also includes a presentation honoring two new police corporals, public comments, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution 2025-R-45: Apply for $2,904,222.50 drinking water resilience grant
• Resolution 2025-R-46: Apply for $20,027,900.00 wastewater resilience grant
• Resolution 2025-R-42: Apply for $69,696.00 opioid abatement grant for 36 LIFEPAK CR2 defibrillators
• Resolution 2025-R-44: Apply for $50,000 grant for National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court
• Presentation honoring Detective Kelsey Palm and Master Patrol Officer Michael Rosabella as new corporals

Code Enforcement - Special Master Hearings

The Holly Hill Code Enforcement Special Master will hold hearings on 10 cases involving property maintenance violations such as fence maintenance, trash, junk storage, and business tax receipt issues. The Special Master will decide on each case, potentially imposing fines or orders to correct violations.

• 558 Eagle Dr. - fence, pool enclosure, exterior, roof violations
• 729 Unabelle St. - junk storage, grass, trash, vacant registration
• 645 Ridgewood Ave. - zoning, trash, parking, sign maintenance
• 100 Daytona Ave. (7-Eleven) - fence, trash, collection, grass
• 1524 State - trash, outside storage screening, unsafe conditions

City Commission

The City Commission will hear a mid-year budget review for FY 2024-2025, including proposed amendments to increase revenue from property values and insurance reimbursements. They will also consider a consent agenda with a $70,530.50 change order for the Tidal Backflow Preventers Project, a police accreditation agreement, and a second reading of an ordinance amending the cost of living adjustment.

• Change Order No. 2 with All State Civil Construction, Inc. for Tidal Backflow Preventers Project: $70,530.50, 90-day extension
• Budget amendment: $80,722 ad valorem taxes and $96,678 Interlocal Share TIF from post-VAB values
• Budget amendment: $393,258.74 for insurance and Wire3 damage reimbursements
• Ordinance 2025-O-3088 (second reading): amend Section 42-34 Cost of Living Adjustment per collective bargaining
• Resolution 2025-R-38: appropriate AAA Traffic Safety Grant to FY 2024-2025 budget

The City Commission approved three mid-year budget amendment requests for FY 2024-2025, adopted several resolutions including a change order for the Tidal Backflow Preventers Project, and passed an ordinance amending the cost of living adjustment for retirement benefits. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved three Mid-Year Budget FY24-25 Amendment Requests (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-R-36 authorizing Change Order No. 2 for Tidal Backflow Preventers Project ($70,530.50, 90-day extension) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-R-38 appropriating AAA Traffic Safety Grant ($7,543) for mobile traffic radar trailer (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-R-39 approving Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-R-40 authorizing trade/purchase of .40 caliber ammunition (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-R-41 declaring surplus and authorizing auction/recycling of vehicles and computers (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-O-3088 amending cost of living adjustment for retirement benefits (5-0)

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission is holding a work session to finalize its 5-year goals. The agenda contains only this single substantive item, along with the call to order and adjournment. No votes, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Finalizing 5-year city goals

The City Commission held a work session to finalize its 5-year strategic goals, building on an April 24 facilitated workshop. They reached consensus on several additions, including a stormwater resiliency statement, support for early learning activities for children ages 3-7, and a continued commitment to infrastructure renewal. The goals were not formally adopted at this meeting; they will be presented for formal adoption at an upcoming Commission meeting.

• Consensus to add stormwater resiliency language to Commission Vision Statement
• Consensus to add goal for early learning children ages 3-7
• Consensus to add 'communications to our community' to Tyler Software goal
• Consensus to add third Public Works goal on infrastructure renewal
• Consensus to remove numbering from goals and use bullets
• Water tower future to be discussed in separate workshop with cost estimates
• Goals to be formally adopted at upcoming Commission meeting

Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Holly Hill Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to approve the February 13, 2025 meeting minutes, discuss the Burgess Chambers and Associates quarterly investment report for the period ending March 31, 2025, and consider legal services from attorney Richelle Levy of Lorium Law. The board will also set its next meeting date for August 14, 2025.

• Quarterly report shows fund down $51K (-0.7%) for Q1 2025, ending market value $6,888,628
• One-year return of +5.5% net, ahead of strategic model (+5.3%)
• Outstanding redemption with MEPT/New Tower: $224,392 as of March 31, 2025
• Consideration of legal services from Richelle Levy, Lorium Law
• Approval of February 13, 2025 meeting minutes

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Holly Hill Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to approve the February 2025 meeting minutes and discuss new business, including the March 31, 2025 quarterly investment report from Burgess Chambers and Associates and legal services from Sugarman Susskind. The board will also consider paying invoices totaling $16,836.47 to various vendors. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Review of Q1 2025 investment performance report (fund value $14,142,090)
• Legal services discussion with attorney Pedro Herrera (Sugarman Susskind)
• Invoice payments: Burgess Chambers $7,071.05, Integrity Fixed Income $1,934.84, FY24 Audit Fee $5,800, Salem Trust $2,030.58
• Approval of February 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will hold public hearings on the second reading of ordinances to annex about 1.028 acres at 1152 S Nova Road and change its land use and zoning designations. The commission will also consider a lien reduction request for 1032 Riverside Drive and a first reading of an ordinance amending the cost-of-living adjustment in the city code. Consent items include extending emergency debris hauling and monitoring contracts and renewing the employee benefits insurance agent agreement.

• Annexation of 1.028 acres (Parcel 4242-04-21-0140) at 1152 S Nova Road
• Future land use change from MXZ (Volusia County) to General Commercial
• Zoning change from I-3 (Light Industrial) to CC-1 (Commercial Corridor)
• Lien reduction request for 1032 Riverside Drive
• Emergency debris hauling contract extensions with 2.8% rate increase

The City Commission approved the voluntary annexation of approximately 1.028 acres (Parcel 4242-04-21-0140) on Nova Road, and adopted ordinances changing the property's future land use from Volusia County's MXZ to Holly Hill's General Commercial, and zoning from I-3 to CC-1. The commission also approved a lien reduction from $134,050 to $15,748.10 for 1032 Riverside Drive, and approved a 2.8% rate increase for emergency debris hauling contracts.

• Annexed 1.028 acres on Nova Road (Parcel 4242-04-21-0140) (5-0)
• Changed future land use at 1152 S Nova Road from MXZ to General Commercial (5-0)
• Rezoned 1152 S Nova Road from I-3 to CC-1 Commercial Corridor (5-0)
• Approved lien reduction from $134,050 to $15,748.10 for 1032 Riverside Drive (5-0)
• Approved 2.8% rate increase for emergency debris hauling contracts (5-0)
• Approved third one-year renewal for Brown & Brown insurance agent (4-0, Mayor Penny abstained)
• Approved 2024 CRS Program for Public Information annual evaluation report (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 22, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Code Enforcement - Special Master Hearings

The Holly Hill Code Enforcement Special Master will hold hearings on 14 cases involving property maintenance, zoning, and animal control violations. The special master will determine whether violations exist and may impose fines or other penalties. Cases include issues like overgrown grass, inoperable vehicles, sign maintenance, and unpermitted RV living.

• 146 10th St: animal running at large and not under restraint; dangerous dog investigation
• 1830 Ridgewood Ave (Sonic): sign maintenance violation
• 263 15th St: multiple violations including dangerous structure, stagnant water, and inoperable vehicles
• 130 Peterson Ct: zoning violation and living in RVs
• 708 Walker St: living in RVs and recreational vehicles in residential zone

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission is meeting for a work session focused on setting five-year goals for the city. The agenda contains only this goals-setting discussion, with no other business items listed. The meeting is scheduled for April 24, 2025, at City Hall.

• 5-year goals setting session
• Work session format
• No other business items on agenda

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will consider several contracts and a major redevelopment plan amendment. Key items include approving a $50,139.05 contract for underground utility installation on Ridgewood Avenue, a $234,055.69 irrigation and landscape contract for Sunrise Park North, and a $19,392.18 change order for the golf course reclaimed water project. The commission will also hold a public hearing on the second reading of an ordinance to adopt an amended Community Redevelopment Plan with a ten-year extension of the CRA's operational timeframe and trust fund.

• Resolution 2025-R-32: Approve $50,139.05 piggyback of FDOT contract #BEG78 with Advanced Cabling Systems for underground utilities on Ridgewood Avenue
• Resolution 2025-R-33: Award $19,392.18 change order to Black Sands Development Group for Golf Course Reclaimed Water Improvement Project
• Resolution 2025-R-34: Award $234,055.69 contract to Verdego, LLC for irrigation and landscape improvements at Sunrise Park North
• Ordinance 2025-O-3084 (2nd reading): Adopt amended Community Redevelopment Plan with 10-year extension of CRA operational timeframe and trust fund
• Public hearing: 1540 Center Avenue side yard setback variance request

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 8, 2025, to decide on a zoning change for 1152 S Nova Road, annexation of 1.028 acres, and a $69,000 roof replacement at the Water Treatment Facility. The meeting also includes first readings of ordinances extending the Community Redevelopment Plan and approving a piggyback water meter contract.

• $69,000 contract with TC Metal Roofing, LLC for Water Treatment Facility roof replacement
• Annexation of 1.028 acres at Parcel 4242-04-21-0140 and adjacent Nova Road right-of-way
• Zoning change for 1152 S Nova Road from MXZ to General Commercial and from I-3 to CC-1
• Ten-year extension of the Holly Hill Community Redevelopment Plan and Trust Fund
• Piggyback contract for Advance Water Meter Infrastructure System from Badger Meter, Inc. ($24.001 RFP) using Pinellas Park’s RFP

The City Commission approved Resolution 2025-R-28, authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Holly Hill Police Department, by a 3-2 vote. The vote followed extensive discussion, with Commissioners Currie and Snow voting no, citing concerns about human rights, economic impact, and local authority. The commission also approved several other items, including a roof replacement contract, an audit services renewal, and a water meter system purchase.

• Approved ICE agreement with Holly Hill Police Department (3-2)
• Approved $69,000 contract with TC Metal Roofing for water treatment facility roof (unanimous)
• Approved five-year audit services renewal with James Moore & Co. (unanimous)
• Approved piggyback contract for Badger Meter AMI system, $1,094,431.24 (unanimous)
• Approved amended CRA plan and 10-year extension at first reading (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 1.028 acres at 1152 S Nova Road at first reading (unanimous)
• Approved land use change to General Commercial at 1152 S Nova Road at first reading (unanimous)
• Approved rezone to CC-1 at 1152 S Nova Road at first reading (unanimous)

Board of Planning and Appeals

The Board of Planning and Appeals will review the Community Redevelopment Plan update for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and consider a side yard setback variance at 1540 Center Avenue. They will also discuss ordinances for the annexation and rezoning of 1152 S Nova Road. The meeting includes approval of the February 3, 2025 minutes.

• Extension and modification of the Community Redevelopment Plan for a ten-year period
• 1540 Center Avenue side yard setback variance
• Ordinance 1152 S Nova Road - Annexation
• Ordinance 1152 S Nova Road CPA and Rezone
• Approval of February 3, 2025 BOPA minutes

Code Enforcement - Special Master Hearings

The Holly Hill Code Enforcement Special Master will hold hearings on nine cases involving property maintenance violations such as overgrown grass, fence disrepair, junk storage, and unpermitted work. The special master will decide whether violations exist and may impose fines or orders.

• 625 Virginia Ave: fence maintenance and grass/weeds violations
• 932 Oleander (Ormond Breeze LLC): fence, trash, vacant registration, exterior maintenance
• 617 Cedar Ave (James Hollingsworth): vermin and grass/weeds
• 1046 Center Ave (Ramirez Liceo Velazquez): missing business tax receipt
• Halifax Marina Association: building permit and dangerous structure violations

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a resolution from the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) recommending a 10-year extension and modification of the Community Redevelopment Plan, which is set to expire in 2026. The commission will also vote on consent agenda items including budget amendments, a utility supply purchase, and a joint grant for chemical tank replacements. Two public hearings are scheduled for special exception requests at 1025 N Nova Road and 776 Parque Drive.

• CRA Resolution 2025-R-23: Extend Community Redevelopment Plan for 10 years
• Resolution 2025-R-24: Amend FY 2024-2025 budget for Hurricane Milton expenditures
• Resolution 2025-R-25: Approve $50,000 piggyback purchase of utility supplies from Fortiline, Inc.
• Resolution 2025-R-27: Joint project grant with Volusia County for chemical tank replacements
• Public hearing: Special exception at 1025 N Nova Road and 776 Parque Drive

The Holly Hill City Commission approved a 10-year extension and amendment of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) plan, adopted a budget amendment for Hurricane Milton carryover funds, and approved several consent agenda items including a $50,000 utility supplies agreement and the Volusia County mitigation plan. The commission also approved two special exceptions for a bar at 1025 N Nova Road and fence manufacturing at 776 Parque Drive, and reduced a code enforcement lien on 746 Daytona Avenue. One resolution (2025-R-27) was declared null and void due to an administrative error and will be resubmitted.

• Adopted CRA plan extension and amendment for 10 years (unanimous)
• Adopted budget amendment appropriating carryover funds for Hurricane Milton expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved piggybacking Volusia County agreement with Fortiline, Inc. for $50,000 in utility supplies (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to accept Holly Hill's portion of Volusia County Mitigation Strategy Plans (unanimous)
• Declared Resolution 2025-R-27 null and void due to administrative error; will be resubmitted
• Approved lien reduction on 746 Daytona Avenue from $23,300 to $3,549.55 (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for bar/pub at 1025 N Nova Road (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for fence manufacturing at 776 Parque Drive with conditions (unanimous)

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will hold a regular meeting with a swearing-in ceremony, a presentation of the FY2024 annual audit, and public comments. The commission will vote on consent agenda items including budget amendments, and will hold public hearings on second readings of ordinances to change a property's land use and zoning, and to consolidate code enforcement provisions. A resolution to create a Charter Review Committee is also on the regular agenda.

• Resolution 2025-R-20: Amends FY2024-2025 budget
• Resolution 2025-R-21: Approves $150,000 budget amendment for CDBG-funded bypass pump at Lift Station No. 20
• Resolution 2025-R-22: Creates Charter Review Committee
• Ordinances 3074/3075 (2nd reading): Change land use from Low Density Residential to Low-Medium Density Residential and zoning from R-2 to RPUD
• Ordinance 3083 (2nd reading): Consolidates code enforcement and nuisance abatement provisions

The City Commission unanimously adopted a new ordinance consolidating all code enforcement and nuisance abatement provisions into a single chapter, and approved a rezoning for a 17-unit townhome development. The commission also authorized cleanup of a nuisance property at 700 Grove Avenue, with costs to be collected via a non-ad valorem assessment.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-O-3083 consolidating code enforcement and nuisance abatement (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3074 changing future land use to Low-Medium Density Residential (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3075 rezoning property to RPUD for 17-unit townhome development (5-0)
• Approved cleanup of 700 Grove Avenue nuisance property, costs on non-ad valorem assessment (5-0)
• Accepted FY2024 Annual Audit as presented (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-R-20 amending budget for $44,190 drone grant (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-R-21 approving $150,000 budget amendment for lift station bypass pump (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-R-22 creating Charter Review Committee (5-0)

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will hold a work session to discuss Ordinance 3083, which proposes consolidating and updating the city’s code enforcement and nuisance abatement procedures into a single chapter. The discussion includes new notice requirements and enforcement powers for code violations, including fines up to $250 per day for first-time violations and $500 for repeat violations.

• Ordinance 3083 proposes consolidating code enforcement chapters into a new Chapter 3
• New enforcement procedures include civil citations and notices of violation with fines up to $250/day (first-time) or $500/day (repeat)
• Special masters appointed by the commission may issue orders and levy fines for violations
• City manager may authorize debris removal from private property based on special master recommendations
• Work session scheduled for March 11, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Large Conference Room at City Hall (1065 Ridgewood Avenue)

Code Enforcement - Special Master Hearings

The City of Holly Hill’s Code Enforcement Special Master Hearings will convene on February 28, 2025, to review 13 active property-violation cases referred by city officers. Each case involves alleged violations of city codes such as junk storage, inoperable vehicles, unpermitted work, and exterior-maintenance standards.

• 700 Grove Ave – multiple RV/storage violations (CER-2097)
• 1532 State Ave – missing business tax receipt (CEC-2088)
• 1395 Jarecki Ave – overgrown grass, demolition order (CER-2108)
• 243 Strawberry Ln – junk storage, trash, vermin (CER-1864)
• 823 Orange Ave – unpermitted work, stop-work order (CER-1926)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider ordinances to update rules for conducting meetings and consolidate code enforcement and nuisance abatement provisions. The agenda also includes several utility and infrastructure resolutions and a nuisance abatement discussion for 700 Grove Avenue.

• Ordinance regarding new rules for conducting City Commission meetings
• Ordinance consolidating Code Enforcement and Nuisance Abatement provisions
• Engineering contract for Lift Stations 12, 14, and 16 for $64,605.00
• Change order for influent screen via SAHFI grant for $627,270.56
• Purchase of a used Spotter Truck from Kenworth of Jacksonville for $69,600

The Holly Hill City Commission unanimously adopted a new ordinance (2025-O-3082) establishing updated rules for conducting city meetings, including new decorum standards for public participation. The Commission also approved a consolidated code enforcement and nuisance abatement ordinance (2025-O-3083) on first reading with a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner DeLanoy dissenting. Additionally, the Commission approved a shared use and maintenance agreement for stormwater facilities and a resolution of intent to use non-ad valorem assessments for the Anastasia Court area.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-O-3082 updating city meeting rules (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-O-3083 consolidating code enforcement and nuisance abatement on first reading (4-1, DeLanoy opposed)
• Approved shared use and maintenance agreement for stormwater facilities (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-R-19 for non-ad valorem assessments on Anastasia Court (unanimous)
• Approved nuisance abatement order for 700 Grove Avenue with deadline of March 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $64,605 engineering contract for force main improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $627,270.56 change order for second influent screen (unanimous)
• Approved $69,600 purchase of used spotter truck from Kenworth of Jacksonville (unanimous)

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will hold a workshop to review ten playground proposals for 7th Street Neighborhood Park, all within a $102,966 Community Development Block Grant budget. Staff recommends selecting one design and authorizing the City Manager to sign the contract at the regular meeting.

• $102,966 CDBG grant for 7th Street Park playground
• Ten proposals received from eight vendors, all within budget
• Staff recommends selecting one design and authorizing contract execution

Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees meets to receive the December 31, 2024 quarterly investment report showing a 12.1 % one-year gain, and to discuss proposals for legal services for the retirement trust fund. No votes are scheduled on the agenda.

• December 31, 2024 quarterly investment report: fund value $6.95 M, +12.1 % over one year
• Proposals for legal services for the Holly Hill Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund
• Vote on August meeting agenda amendment (carried over from prior meeting)

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Holly Hill Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to approve the November 2024 minutes, discuss new business including the December 31, 2024 quarterly investment report from Burgess Chambers & Associates and the actuarial valuation from Foster & Foster, and consider proposals for legal services for the retirement trust fund. The board will also set the next meeting date.

• Quarterly investment report: fund down $102K (-0.7%) for Q4 2024, up $1.4M (+10.7%) for the year, ending market value $14,465,188
• Actuarial valuation as of October 1, 2024, with contributions for FY ending September 30, 2026
• Proposals for legal services for the Holly Hill Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2024 meeting
• Invoices to be paid: Burgess Chambers & Associates Q3 and Q4 2024

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will consider several items, including a road resurfacing contract, a budget amendment for a police grant, a resolution urging state legislation, and a police union agreement. They will also hold a first reading of an ordinance to update city meeting rules and consider a code enforcement lien reduction for a property on Nova Road.

• Resolution 2025-R-8: Approve piggy-backing Seminole County contract to award FY2024/2025 Roadway Resurfacing Project to Halifax Paving, Inc.
• Resolution 2025-R-9: Amend FY2024-2025 budget to appropriate High Visibility Enforcement Program Award (police grant).
• Resolution 2025-R-10: Urge Florida Legislature to create public records exemption for municipal clerks and code enforcement employees.
• Ordinance 2025-O-3082 (first reading): Adopt new rules for conducting city meetings.
• Request for Code Enforcement Lien Reduction at 1885 Nova Road.

Board of Planning and Appeals

The Board of Planning and Appeals will hold a public hearing on a requested side-yard setback variance for a single-family home at 1538 Cordova Avenue. They will also review and recommend approval to the City Commission for two zoning changes: a rezone of 1.544 acres at Cordova Avenue and 1st Street to Business Planned Unit Development for a climate-controlled storage facility, and a major amendment to the Fountainhead Mixed Use Planned Unit Development to reallocate office and medical space.

• Variance request for 1538 Cordova Avenue to reduce side yard setback from 8 feet to 5.8 feet in R-2 zoning district
• Rezone 1.544 acres at Cordova Avenue and 1st Street from CC-1 to BPUD for a 33,262 sq ft climate-controlled storage facility
• Major amendment to Fountainhead MPUD at 1200 Synergy Way to reduce corporate HQ space from 110,172 sq ft to 80,000 sq ft and increase medical office/clinic space from 16,000 sq ft to 30,000 sq ft

The Board of Planning and Appeals unanimously recommended approval of a variance to reduce the required side yard setback from 8 feet to 5.8 feet for a property at 1538 Cordova Ave. The variance is needed to build an addition to a home in the R-2 zoning district. The board also approved the minutes from October 7, 2024, and January 6, 2025, and re-elected Mike Myer as Chair and Dennis Smith as Vice Chair.

• Recommended approval of side yard setback variance for 1538 Cordova Ave. (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 7, 2024, and January 6, 2025 (5-0)
• Retained Mike Myer as Chair and elected Dennis Smith as Vice Chair (5-0)

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will consider awarding a $700,111.50 contract to Gregori Construction, Inc. for the Riverside Park bulkhead replacement, along with a lien reduction request for 1319 Bender Avenue and a second reading of an ordinance amending the Fountainhead Mixed Use PUD development agreement. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a consent agenda item.

• Resolution 2025-R-7: Award $700,111.50 to Gregori Construction for Riverside Park bulkhead replacement
• Request for lien reduction at 1319 Bender Avenue
• Ordinance 2025-O-3081 (second reading): Approve first major amendment to Fountainhead MPUD development agreement
• Consent agenda: Approve minutes from January 14, 2025 workshop and regular meeting
• City Manager comments on Public Works Department reorganization

The City Commission unanimously approved a $700,111.50 contract with Gregori Construction, Inc. for the Riverside Park bulkhead replacement. The Commission also adopted an ordinance approving the first major amendment to the Fountainhead Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (MPUD) agreement, with an amendment requiring a waiver of jobs incentive money before it takes effect. Additionally, the Commission approved a lien reduction for 1319 Bender Avenue and nominated Mark and Geri Madden and Jim Legary as Corporate Citizen and Citizen of the Year 2024, respectively.

• Approved $700,111.50 contract with Gregori Construction for Riverside Park bulkhead replacement (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-O-3081 approving Fountainhead MPUD amendment, effective upon waiver of jobs incentive money (4-0)
• Approved lien reduction request for 1319 Bender Avenue (4-0)
• Nominated Mark and Geri Madden as Corporate Citizen of the Year 2024 (4-0)
• Nominated Jim Legary as Citizen of the Year 2024 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from January 14, 2025 workshop and regular meeting (4-0)

Code Enforcement - Special Master Hearings

The Holly Hill Code Enforcement Special Master will hold hearings on six cases involving property violations such as building without permits, dangerous structures, trash, overgrown grass, and inoperable vehicles. The cases are scheduled for January 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the City Commission Chamber.

• Case CER1543: Building permit required (82-131) at Marion Behney & Charles Raymond property
• Case CEC-1409: Building permit, dangerous structure, exterior maintenance at Halifax Marina Association Inc
• Case CER-1757: Trash, vacant/foreclosure registration, grass/weeds, windows, exterior walls at Florida LLC property
• Case CER-1832: Trash, business tax receipt, grass/weeds at 529 6th St
• Case CER-1211: Inoperable vehicles at 111 Elizabeth St; Case CEC-1313: Sanitary, grass/weeds, exterior maintenance at 1695 Nova Rd

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission is holding a work session to discuss a vulnerability study and stormwater projects, a rezoning for the Fountainhead project's Parcel 4, and a renewal of the Waste Pro contract. These are discussion items, not final votes.

• Vulnerability study and stormwater projects discussion
• Fountainhead project rezoning of Parcel 4
• Waste Pro contract renewal

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will consider approving a $3,402,555 agreement with FPL to convert overhead power lines to underground along Ridgewood Avenue, plus other items like a police accreditation contract, a grant for lift station pumps, and a camping ban ordinance. The meeting also includes a presentation on 1088 10th Street and a public hearing on a major amendment to the Fountainhead mixed-use development.

• Resolution 2025-R-4: Approve $3,402,555 FPL agreement for undergrounding utilities on Ridgewood Avenue
• Resolution 2025-R-3: Accept $360,000 FDEM grant for three lift station bypass pumps, with $479,289 budget amendment
• Resolution 2025-R-5: Waive bidding and spend up to $75,000 annually with Alternative Asphalt, LLC for asphalt repairs
• Ordinance 2024-O-3080 (2nd reading): Prohibit camping or sleeping on public property per Florida Statute 125.0231
• Ordinance 2025-O-3081 (1st reading): Approve first major amendment to Fountainhead Mixed Use PUD development agreement

The City Commission approved several resolutions, including a $3,402,555 agreement with FPL for underground utility work along Ridgewood Avenue, a $360,000 grant for lift station bypass pumps, and a $75,000 annual asphalt repair contract. They also adopted an ordinance prohibiting camping or sleeping on public property and approved a first reading of a major amendment to the Fountainhead MPUD development agreement.

• Approved FPL agreement for underground utilities on Ridgewood Ave ($3,402,555, unanimous)
• Approved grant agreement with FL Division of Emergency Management for lift station bypass pumps ($360,000, unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment of $479,289 for lift station bypass pump project (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of bidding for asphalt repairs with Alternative Asphalt, LLC (up to $75,000/year, unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance prohibiting camping or sleeping on public property (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Fountainhead MPUD major amendment, directing staff to negotiate incentive agreement (unanimous)
• Approved police department accreditation services agreement with Owens Accreditation Services, LLC ($1,150/month, unanimous)
• Appointed John Danio to Board of Planning and Appeals (term expires Feb 2027, unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss two main topics: the Charter Review Committee and improvements to the YMCA. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of Charter Review Committee
• Discussion of YMCA improvements

Board of Planning and Appeals

The Board of Planning and Appeals will consider a first major amendment to the Fountainhead Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (MPUD) agreement. The change reallocates 16,172 square feet from corporate headquarters to medical office space for a PACE healthcare program serving up to 600 participants.

• Major MPUD amendment to reduce corporate HQ from 110,172 to 80,000 sq ft and increase medical office from 16,000 to 30,000 sq ft at 1200 Synergy Way
• PACE program includes pharmacy, therapy areas, and up to 100 staff; no retail pharmacy or overnight stays
• Overall development reduced by 16,172 sq ft but Phase I minimum (28,000 sq ft) remains unchanged
• Staff recommends approving the amendment as consistent with land development regulations and comprehensive plan
• Property located at southwest corner of Center Avenue and Walker Street in CRA redevelopment area