Indian Harbour Beach public meetings in 2025

Police Retirement/Pension Fund Meeting

The Municipal Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund Board will review a quarterly investment report from Mariner Consulting. The board will consider approving several administrative invoices and a revised Investment Policy Statement.

• Payment of $5,500 to Mariner Consulting and $1,250 to Salem Trust
• Payment of $4,050 and $61.32 in expenses to the Plan Administrator
• Payment of $1,145 to Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson for legal services
• Approval of an engagement letter with Carr, Riggs & Ingram for the annual audit
• Approval of a revised Investment Policy Statement

The pension board approved several actions, including updating the Investment Policy Statement, moving the $1.3 M equity manager contract from Sterling Capital to Capital Group, and approving various invoices and expense reports. It also approved a refund for employee William Newman and authorized the detailed fiscal‑year accounting report and the audit engagement letter with Carr, Riggs & Ingram. All motions were carried.

• Approved 9/17/25 regular meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved revision to Investment Policy Statement (motion carried)
• Approved move from Sterling Capital to Capital Group for $1.3 M (motion carried)
• Approved invoices A1‑4 totaling $8,245.32 (motion carried)
• Approved refund of contributions for William Newman (motion carried)
• Approved detailed FY 2024/2025 accounting report (motion carried)
• Approved engagement letter with Carr, Riggs & Ingram for annual audit (motion carried)
• Approved revised Investment Policy Statement under new business (motion carried)

Tree Preservation Board

The Board will meet to plan the 2026 Arbor Day celebration and review public communication strategies. Members will also review nominations for the monthly champion tree program.

• Planning for 2026 Arbor Day celebration scheduled for April 4, 2026
• Review of champion tree selections including 202 Apache Drive and 209 Micanopy Street
• Discussion of 'plant this, not this' public communication spreadsheet
• Review of the Board's portion of the City's website

The Tree Preservation Board approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. Adam Lucey was elected Chairman and Leigh McElroy was elected Vice‑Chair, each by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m. with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Elected Adam Lucey as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Leigh McElroy as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:26 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The Indian Harbour Beach City Council will vote on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-08, which amends the FY26 budget and raises the General Fund by $3,138,212, the Stormwater Fund by $438,035, and the American Rescue Plan Act Fund by $2,002,644. The meeting also includes first readings of Ordinance No. 2025-11 updating the Capital Improvements element of the Comprehensive Plan, a Tree Management Plan, Resolution No. 26-01 revising the Employee Pay and Classification Plan, and a resolution to dispose of a surplus fixed asset. These items are presented for council consideration and public hearing where applicable.

• Ordinance No. 2025-08: FY26 Project Roll Forward Budget Amendment – increases General Fund $3,138,212, Stormwater Fund $438,035, ARPA Fund $2,002,644
• Ordinance No. 2025-11: Annual Update to Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan – first reading
• Tree Management Plan – first reading
• Resolution No. 26-01: Revised Employee Pay and Classification Plan – first reading
• Authorization to dispose of a surplus fixed asset – first reading

The council approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-08, amending the FY2026 budget, and the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-11, updating the Capital Improvements element of the Comprehensive Plan. It also adopted the Tree Management Plan, authorized negotiations with CPZ Architects for the Fire Station Annex, and reclassified a communications supervisor position. Additional actions included authorizing disposal of a surplus vacuum and moving the public forum to the start of the meeting.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-08 FY26 budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-11 Capital Improvements update (5-0)
• Adopted Tree Management Plan (5-0)
• Authorized staff to begin negotiations with CPZ Architects for Fire Station Annex (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-01 reclassifying Communications Supervisor to exempt position (5-0)
• Authorized disposal of 2008 wet/dry vacuum (5-0)
• Moved public forum to beginning of meeting (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:47 pm (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board reviewed the annual update to the Five‑Year Capital Improvement Schedule and recommended approval of Ordinance No. 2025‑11, which updates the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The board also received a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan update and the upcoming workshop on August 21 2025. The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for its first reading on December 9 2025.

• Recommendation to adopt Ordinance No. 2025‑11 updating the Five‑Year Capital Improvement Schedule
• Inclusion of the Brevard County School District 2024‑2025 Work Plan by reference
• Inclusion of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Transportation Improvement Program FY 26‑30 by reference
• Presentation of the Comprehensive Plan update and timeline for future steps
• Capital projects listed with funding, e.g., Fire Station Annex $1,155,000; Transportation (paving and sidewalks) $247,200 for FY 25‑26

The board approved the Planning & Zoning meeting minutes from July 2, 2025 by a 3‑0 vote. The members then recommended that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 2025-11, which updates the Capital Improvement Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The recommendation will be presented to the City Council at its December 9, 2025 meeting.

• Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance No. 2025-11 updating Capital Improvement Element

RFP

The Evaluation Committee will hold oral interviews with six proposers for RFP #2025-05, then discuss and rank the proposals. No final decisions are scheduled; the meeting focuses on evaluating the bids.

• 10:00 a.m. oral interview with Jobear Contracting, Inc.
• 10:30 a.m. oral interview with Loren Jock Tucking (remote)
• 11:00 a.m. oral interview with BDI (remote)
• 1:30 p.m. oral interview with Universal Contracting
• Ranking of proposals after interviews

The Evaluation Committee met on Dec 1, 2025 and conducted oral interviews with four proposers. The committee voted to adjourn until 1:25 p.m., to resume at 1:30 p.m., and to adjourn again at 2:51 p.m., each motion approved unanimously 3‑0. No proposals were selected or contracts awarded.

• Motion to adjourn until 1:25 p.m. approved 3‑0
• Motion to resume meeting at 1:30 p.m. approved 3‑0
• Motion to adjourn at 2:51 p.m. approved 3‑0

RFP

The Evaluation Committee will open proposals for RFP #2025-05. It will establish the format for oral interviews and select the firms that will participate. The meeting also includes election of a chairman and scheduling the next meeting.

• Election of a Chairman
• Opening of Proposals for RFP #2025-05
• Establishment of oral interview format and selection of participating firms
• Announcement of the next meeting date and time
• Adjournment

The Evaluation Committee elected Chief Information Officer Dominic Hamilton as chairman by a 3‑0 vote. The committee adopted a 20‑minute oral interview format for the upcoming contract selection, reaching consensus. A motion to adjourn the meeting was approved unanimously (3‑0). The next meeting was scheduled for December 1, 2025 at 9:45 a.m.

• Elected Dominic Hamilton as chairman (3-0)
• Adopted 20‑minute oral interview format (consensus)
• Approved motion to adjourn (3-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for Dec 1, 2025 at 9:45 a.m.

RFP

The Evaluation Committee will conduct oral interviews with six firms that submitted qualification statements. The committee will then rank these qualification statements.

• Interview with Strollo Architects, Inc.
• Interview with Tsark Architect, LLC
• Interview with MelD Studio Architecture
• Interview with West Architecture + Design, Inc.
• Interviews with CPZ Architects, Inc. and Bentley Group, Inc.

The Evaluation Committee established a quorum and approved a motion allowing Mr. Covert to join meetings remotely, passing 2-0. The committee then voted 3-0 to forward its ranking of qualified architecture firms to the City Council for consideration at the December 9 meeting. The rankings listed CPZ Architects first, followed by Tsark Architect, Bentley Group, West Architecture + Design, Strollo Architects, and MelD Studio Architecture.

• Approved remote participation for Mr. Covert (2-0)
• Recommended ranking list to City Council for consideration (3-0)

City Council

The Indian Harbour Beach City Council will consider staff direction on the low‑speed vehicle ordinance after the Florida Attorney General’s Office issued an opinion that the city likely cannot adopt such regulations. The agenda item includes a letter from City Attorney Karl Bohne and the Attorney General’s response citing preemption under Fla. Stat. 316.002. Council members may also discuss switching to a golf‑cart ordinance. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Review Attorney General’s opinion that a low‑speed vehicle ordinance is likely preempted by Fla. Stat. 316.002
• Consider City Attorney Bohne’s recommendation to cease pursuit of the low‑speed vehicle ordinance
• Discuss the possibility of adopting a golf‑cart ordinance instead
• Staff request direction on next steps regarding the ordinance

The City Council voted 5-0 to proceed with a $19,500 traffic study to evaluate road safety for golf carts and to begin drafting a related ordinance. The motion was made by Deputy Mayor Dyer and seconded by Council Member Ruimy. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5-0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved $19,500 traffic study for golf carts (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

RFP

The Evaluation Committee will open qualification statements and establish the oral interview format for RFQ #2025-06, selecting firms to participate. The meeting includes election of a chairman and announcement of the next meeting date. It is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber at 2055 South Patrick Drive.

• Opening of qualification statements
• Establishment of oral interview format and selection of firms to participate
• Election of a Chairman
• Announcement of the next meeting date and time

The Evaluation Committee met on November 12, 2025. Members voted 3‑0 to elect Fire Chief David Lewis as chairman. The committee reached consensus on a 20‑minute interview format with a ten‑minute break, using the standard scoring form and allowing firms to appear on November 21 if needed. The next meeting was set for Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

• Elected Fire Chief David Lewis as chairman (3‑0)
• Adopted 20‑minute interview format with 10‑minute break (consensus)
• Adopted standard scoring form for interviews (consensus)
• Allowed firms to appear on November 21, 2025 if they cannot attend November 20 (consensus)
• Scheduled next meeting for Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

City Council

The council will conduct a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑08, which amends the FY26 Project Roll Forward budget. Council members will consider the resignation of Tree Preservation Board member Neil Yorio, appoint Dr. Mahoney to the vacant voting seat, and open the alternate position for applications. The meeting will also certify unopposed council elections, swear in new members, and reorganize leadership. Staff will request a special meeting on Nov. 18 to discuss the Low Speed Vehicle proposal.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑08: FY26 Project Roll Forward Budget Amendment
• Tree Preservation Board resignation (Neil Yorio) and appointment of Dr. Mahoney; solicitation for an alternate member
• Certification of unopposed council candidates, swearing‑in of new council members, and council reorganization
• Staff request for a special meeting on Nov. 18 to address the Low Speed Vehicle proposal
• Algonquin Sports Complex expansion update with a no‑cost time extension moving completion to March 13, 2026

Council members accepted the resignation of Tree Preservation Board member Neil Yorio and appointed Dr. Beth Mahoney as his replacement (5‑0). They certified the unopposed council elections and confirmed Mayor Scott Nickle and Deputy Mayor Adam Dyer for the 2025‑2026 term. The council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑08, amending the FY2026 budget and increasing the General Fund by $3,138,212, the Stormwater Fund by $438,035, and other funds (5‑0). They also set dates for a special meeting on the Low Speed Vehicle proposal and a workshop on the Muck Removal project.

• Accepted resignation of Tree Preservation Board member Neil Yorio and appointed Dr. Beth Mahoney (5‑0)
• Certified unopposed council elections (5‑0)
• Confirmed Scott Nickle as Mayor for Nov 2025‑Nov 2026 (consensus)
• Appointed Adam Dyer as Deputy Mayor for Nov 2025‑Nov 2026 (consensus)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑08 amending FY2026 budget, increasing General Fund by $3,138,212 (5‑0)
• Scheduled special meeting on Low Speed Vehicle proposal for Nov 18, 2025 (consensus)
• Scheduled workshop on Muck Removal project for Feb 10, 2025 (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Tree Preservation Board

The Indian Harbour Beach Tree Preservation Board will discuss the draft Municipal Tree Management Plan and consider its acceptance by the City Council. Members will also select the November champion tree (Strangler Fig at 202 Apache Drive) and nominate trees for December and January awards. Additional items include public communications about the champion‑tree list and planning for 2026 Arbor Day.

• Selection of November champion tree – Strangler Fig at 202 Apache Drive
• Nomination of December champion tree – tree at 360 Eutau Court
• Nomination of January champion tree – tree at 275 Poinciana Drive
• Review of draft Tree Management Plan for future City Council consideration
• Discussion of public communications and removal of Royal Poinciana from champion‑tree list

The Tree Preservation Board approved the minutes from the October meetings, excused an absent member, and unanimously voted to recommend the revised Tree Management Plan to the City Council at its December 9 meeting. The board also reached consensus on champion‑tree selections and scheduled invasive‑tree removal tours at the 2025 Art Show. The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 pm.

• Excused Member McElroy (motion approved 5-0)
• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (motion approved 5-0)
• Approved October 15, 2025 corrected minutes (motion approved 5-0)
• Recommended Tree Management Plan to City Council (motion approved 5-0)
• Consensus to select 202 Apache Drive as November/December champion tree
• Consensus to schedule 10 am and 11 am invasive‑tree removal tours at the 2025 Art Show
• Consensus to use two‑sided handouts on tree benefits
• Adjourned meeting (motion approved 5-0)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-07 regulating micromobility devices on a 4‑1 vote after a public hearing. It also awarded a contract not to exceed $138,000 to Adrian Turnbaugh Construction for an eight‑foot multi‑purpose path on the west side of the Algonquin Sports Complex. Additional items included a discussion of speed enforcement on North Osceola Drive and approval of the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes.

• First reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-07 – Micromobility Regulations (public hearing)
• Award of contract ≤ $138,000 to Adrian Turnbaugh Construction for west‑side Algonquin Sports Complex pathway
• Consensus on temporary speed enforcement and traffic study for North Osceola Drive
• Approval of regular City Council meeting minutes from October 14, 2025
• Grant awards: FDLE Drone grant $7,500 and FDLE JAG surplus grant $52,000 for a patrol car

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-07 regulating micromobility devices, voting 4‑1. It approved a piggyback contract of up to $98,000 for two police vehicles, voting 5‑0. The council also authorized an all‑way stop and vegetation removal at Bay Drive, voting 5‑0.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-07 (micromobility regulations) – approved 4-1
• Award piggyback contract not to exceed $98,000 for two police vehicles – approved 5-0
• Implement all‑way stop and remove vegetation at Bay Drive – approved 5-0
• Add Bay Drive traffic study item to agenda – consensus
• Leave Riverside project off agenda – consensus

Tree Preservation Board

The Tree Preservation Board will meet to discuss the development of a draft Tree Management Plan for City Council consideration. The board is also reviewing educational materials and tour proposals for the 2025 Art Show.

• Review and approval of a poster board design regarding invasive tree removal in Gleason Park for the 2025 Art Show
• Discussion of invasive tree removal tours at the 2025 Art Show
• Selection of a monthly champion tree, with a nomination for 202 Apache Drive
• Development of a draft Tree Management Plan as required by Ordinance 2023-11
• Review of proposed public communication posts regarding native versus invasive plant species

The Tree Preservation Board excused Vice Chair Lucey and Member Oliveri and appointed Alternates Salonina and Mahoney as voting members. The board approved the September 17, 2025 minutes. By consensus the board removed a Royal Poinciana from the Champion Tree list and selected champion trees for November, December, and January. The board also approved the art‑show poster graphic and related promotional plans.

• Excused Vice Chair Lucey and Member Oliveri (3-0)
• Appointed Alternates Salonina and Mahoney as voting members (3-0)
• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Removed Royal Poinciana from Champion Tree list (consensus)
• Selected Strangler Fig at 202 Apache Drive as November champion tree (consensus)
• Selected tree at 360 Eutau Court as December champion tree (consensus)
• Selected tree at 275 Poinciana Drive as January champion tree (consensus)
• Approved poster board graphic for 2025 Art Show to be posted online and printed (consensus)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss new micromobility regulations and the installation of speed bumps on North Osceola Drive. The body will also consider awarding a contract for multi-purpose pathways at the Algonquin Sports Complex and discuss updating existing code enforcement rules.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-07: Micromobility regulations
• Award of contract for Algonquin Sports Complex westside multi-purpose pathways
• Installation of speed bumps on North Osceola Drive
• Discussion on updating existing code enforcement codes

The City Council voted 5‑0 to award a contract not to exceed $138,000 to Adrian Turnbaugh Construction for an eight‑foot wide multi‑purpose path on the west side of the Algonquin Sports Complex. The council also adopted the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑07 regulating micromobility devices, passing 4‑1. Additional consensus actions included temporary speed enforcement on North Osceola Drive and updates to code‑enforcement standards for boats, intersection visibility, and natural‑landscape permits.

• Approved $138,000 contract for west‑side pathways (5-0)
• Adopted first reading of Micromobility Ordinance No. 2025‑07 (4-1)
• Consensus on proactive temporary speed enforcement on North Osceola Drive
• Consensus to align boat and trailer regulations with RV Code
• Consensus to reduce intersection visibility distance to 25 ft and height under 6 ft
• Consensus to require permits for planned natural landscapes via Tree Preservation Board
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried 5-0

Tree Preservation Board

The Tree Preservation Board will review the draft Municipal Tree Management Plan and discuss its recommendations. Staff recommends the plan be presented to the City Council for acceptance. The board will consider policy recommendations on tree protection, inventory, planting standards, and maintenance as outlined in the draft.

• Review of the draft Tree Management Plan
• Discussion of tree protection and preservation policy recommendations
• Consideration of a grant‑funded tree inventory project
• Evaluation of tree canopy coverage goals
• Public comments on the draft plan

The Indian Harbour Beach Tree Preservation Board met on October 8, 2025. The board voted 5-0 to excuse absent member Jelena Salonina. The board then voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. No other actions were decided.

• Excused absent member Jelena Salonina (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:50 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The council will conduct second‑reading public hearings on Ordinance No. 2025‑05, adopting the FY26 millage rate, and Ordinance No. 2025‑06, adopting the FY26 annual budget. Additional items include a contract award for a police department boat house rebuild, a contract termination for a stormwater project, and re‑appointments to the Planning & Zoning Board. The meeting also addresses the fire station annex procurement method and a review of the Yuma Drive sidewalk improvement project.

• 2nd reading public hearing of Ordinance No. 2025‑05 – FY26 millage rate
• 2nd reading public hearing of Ordinance No. 2025‑06 – FY26 annual budget
• Award contract up to $40,000 to Shoreline Marine Contractors, LLC for police boat house replacement
• Termination of contract with BDI Marine Contractors LLC for City Hall Baffle Box stormwater project
• Re‑appointment of Planning & Zoning Board members Bruce Moia, Veronica Selivanova, and Linda Jimeian

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-05 setting the FY 2025-26 millage rate at 5.5099 and Ordinance No. 2025-06 establishing the operating budget at $13,804,626, each by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved a $40,000 contract for the Police Department boat house replacement and terminated the BDI Marine contract for the City Hall Baffle Box storm‑water project. The council re‑appointed three members to the Planning & Zoning Board and delayed the Yuma Drive sidewalk project until after the Osceola Drive improvement.

• Adopted FY 2025-26 millage rate of 5.5099 (5‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025-26 operating budget of $13,804,626 (5‑0)
• Awarded up to $40,000 contract to Shoreline Marine Contractors for boat house replacement (5‑0)
• Accepted termination of BDI Marine contract for City Hall Baffle Box project (5‑0)
• Ordered City Hall Baffle Box storm‑water project back out to bid (5‑0)
• Re‑appointed Planning & Zoning Board members Moia, Selivanova (3‑yr) and Jimeian (1‑yr) (5‑0)
• Delayed Yuma Drive sidewalk capacity improvement project until after Osceola Drive project (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:19 pm (5‑0)

City Council

The Indian Harbour Beach City Council will hold an e‑bike workshop. Police Chief Butler will present on existing state laws and the new Florida SB 462, which permits local governments to adopt ordinances for age and ID requirements and to provide training. Council members will hear public comments and decide what direction to give staff regarding possible local regulations.

• Presentation by Police Chief Butler on state e‑bike laws and SB 462
• Discussion of SB 462 provisions allowing local age and photographic ID requirements for e‑bikes
• Consideration of a local ordinance to set a minimum rider age and require ID
• Potential adoption of training programs for safe e‑bike operation
• Public comment period on e‑bike regulation proposals

The City Council held an e‑bike workshop where Police Chief Butler presented information on e‑bike classes and speed limits. No policy actions or approvals were taken during the meeting. The council voted to adjourn the workshop at 6:28 p.m. with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adjourned e‑bike workshop (motion by Deputy Mayor Guertin, seconded by Council Member Dyer, 5‑0)

Tree Preservation Board

The Tree Preservation Board will meet to develop a draft Tree Management Plan for City Council consideration. The board will also select a monthly champion tree and discuss public communications regarding planting guidelines.

• Development of a Tree Management Plan as required by Ordinance 2023-11
• Selection of a monthly champion tree
• Presentation by Public Works Director Todd Scaldo
• Discussion of 'plant this not that' public communications
• Scheduling of a Tree Management Plan review workshop

The Board approved the June 18, 2025 minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It scheduled the Tree Management Plan review workshop for October 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. and set the November meeting for November 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the IHB Police HQ Training Room. The City Manager authorized the remaining contract funds to be used for high‑resolution imaging of Gleason Park and a city‑wide tree canopy analysis.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Scheduled Tree Management Plan workshop for Oct 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm (consensus)
• Scheduled November meeting for Nov 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm in IHB Police HQ Training Room (consensus)
• Authorized use of remaining contract funding for high‑resolution imaging of Gleason Park and city‑wide tree canopy analysis (as stated by City Manager Coffey)
• Added poster board on invasive‑tree removal to October agenda (consensus)
• Added board tours to October agenda (consensus)

Police Retirement/Pension Fund Meeting

The Indian Harbour Beach Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund Board will approve several invoices, including $1,250 to Salem Trust, $5,500 to Mariner Consulting, $4,050 plus $61.32 to the Plan Administrator, $52.50 for legal services, and $8,213 for actuarial services. The board will also consider the administrative expense budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026, totaling $156,890. Additional items include a retirement effective July 1 2025 for Ralph Garcia and a $16,393.61 refund of contributions to Christopher Shaw, plus an informational letter about Florida House Bill 519.

• Approve invoices: Salem Trust $1,250; Mariner Consulting $5,500; Plan Administrator $4,050 + $61.32; legal services $52.50; Foster & Foster actuarial $8,213
• Consider FY 2025‑2026 administrative expense budget – total $156,890
• Retirement effective July 1 2025 for Ralph Garcia (DROP)
• Refund of employee contributions $16,393.61 to Christopher Shaw
• Informational letter from Plan Attorney regarding House Bill 519 "Entities that Boycott Israel"

The board approved the minutes from the June 19, 2025 meeting. It authorized a $500,000 transfer from the Sterling Fixed Income fund to TA Realty and approved invoices A1‑5 for services and fees. The board also approved a DROP for Ralph Garcia and a $16,393.61 refund of employee contributions for Christopher Shaw. Finally, the FY 2025/26 administrative expense budget was adopted.

• Approved June 19, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $500,000 transfer from Sterling Fixed Income to TA Realty (motion carried)
• Approved invoices A1‑5 for fees and services (motion carried)
• Approved DROP for Ralph Garcia effective 7/1/25 (motion carried)
• Approved $16,393.61 refund of employee contributions for Christopher Shaw (motion carried)
• Approved FY 2025/26 administrative expense budget (motion carried)

City Council

The council adopted the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-06, setting the FY2025‑2026 operating budget at $13,804,626. It also approved the FY2025‑2026 millage rate of 5.5099 and adopted the FY26 employee pay and classification plan. The FY26 insurance renewal quote of $459,399 was approved, with $36,402 transferred to the contingency account, and the Yuma Drive sidewalk project was paused pending further information.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-06 establishing FY26 budget of $13,804,626 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-05 setting FY26 millage rate at 5.5099 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 765 implementing FY26 employee pay and classification plan (5-0)
• Approved FY26 insurance renewal quote of $459,399 and transfer of $36,402 to contingency (4-0)
• Authorized Council Member Dyer to appear telephonically for the remainder of the meeting (4-0)
• Paused Yuma Drive sidewalk capacity improvement project and added follow‑up agenda item (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:41 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The council excused Mayor Scott Nickle from the meeting by a 4-0 vote. It approved the renewal of three Florida Blue employee insurance plans for FY26, covering employee-only costs fully, 50% of dependent costs and a $250 monthly opt‑out, estimated at $876,659, also by a 4-0 vote. Council members reached consensus to move forward with a mural proposal for Gleason Park. The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m. by a 4-0 vote.

• Excused Mayor Scott Nickle from the meeting (4-0)
• Approved FY26 employee insurance renewal, $876,659 (4-0)
• Approved mural proposal for Gleason Park by consensus
• Adjourned meeting at 8:04 p.m. (4-0)

Tree Preservation Board

The Tree Preservation Board will discuss the draft Municipal Tree Management Plan, review nominations for a monthly champion tree, and consider public communications strategies.

• Review draft Municipal Tree Management Plan
• Select monthly champion tree
• Discuss public communications strategy
• Set date for Tree Management Plan review workshop
• Set November meeting date

City Council

The City Council reviewed FY 26 budget proposals but took no formal actions. A motion to adjourn the workshop was made by Deputy Mayor Guertin, seconded by Council Member Nutt, and carried unanimously (5‑0). No other decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned budget workshop (5-0)

City Council

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 763, setting the annual Stormwater Utility Non‑Ad‑Valorem Assessment rate for FY 2025‑2026. It also declined to pursue an annexation request for 106 Bel Aire Dr., awarded a contract up to $777,000 to BDI Marine Contractors for the City Hall Baffle Box stormwater project, and approved a bench‑donation program for the Algonquin Sports Complex. Additionally, the council declared a 2008 Ford F‑150 surplus and authorized its sale.

• Approved Resolution No. 763 stormwater utility fee for FY 2025‑2026 (5‑0)
• Denied annexation request for 106 Bel Aire Dr. (consensus not to proceed)
• Awarded contract up to $777,000 to BDI Marine Contractors LLC for City Hall Baffle Box project
• Approved Algonquin Sports Complex bench donation program (5‑0)
• Declared 2008 Ford F‑150 (asset ID #3552) surplus and authorized online auction sale (5‑0)
• Approved July 22, 2025 council meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved July 29, 2025 South Patrick Drive Workshop minutes (5‑0)
• Approved July 29, 2025 Low‑Speed Vehicle Workshop minutes (5‑0)

City Council

The council reviewed several traffic improvement items for South Patrick Drive, including left‑turn signals, U‑turn locations, pedestrian crossings, a speed study, and a signal warrant analysis. Council members agreed to request a new speed study and a signal warrant analysis at the Publix Shopping Center. The workshop was then adjourned by a motion that carried 4‑1.

• Adjourn workshop (motion carried 4-1)

City Council

The City Council held a workshop on low‑speed vehicle registration and inspection. Council members discussed adopting a process similar to Satellite Beach and raised liability concerns. The Council agreed to request an Attorney General opinion on the proposed registration ordinance. The workshop was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Request Attorney General opinion on low‑speed vehicle registration process (no vote recorded)
• Adjourn workshop (5-0)

City Council

The council adopted a maximum FY26 operating millage rate of 5.5099, approved a $64,000 playground equipment contract for Gleason Park, and authorized the sale of several surplus vehicles and equipment. Council members also appointed Dr. Beth Mahoney as an alternate on the Tree Preservation Board and approved a 7% pay increase for City Manager John W. Coffey effective May 16, 2025. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved FY26 operating millage rate of 5.5099 (5-0)
• Awarded playground equipment replacement contract up to $64,000 to Advanced Recreational Concepts, LLC (5-0)
• Appointed Dr. Beth Mahoney as alternate member of Tree Preservation Board (5-0)
• Authorized disposal of surplus fixed assets (2011 Ford Crown Vic, 2017 Ford Explorer, bicycles, cargo boxes, defibrillators) via online auction (5-0)
• Approved 7% pay increase for City Manager John W. Coffey (5-0)
• Set effective date of City Manager pay increase retroactive to May 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved July 8, 2025 council minutes (5-0)

City Council

The council approved the June 28, 2025 minutes and set two public workshops for July 29 on low‑speed vehicles and South Patrick Drive. It extended the Waste Management solid‑waste franchise for five years with a requirement for monthly complaint reports. The council also adopted an ordinance creating designated low‑speed vehicle parking at Bicentennial and Millennium Beach Parks and approved a donation of a veterans statue for Gleason Park. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved June 28, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Scheduled low‑speed vehicle workshop July 29, 2025 at 6 p.m. (consensus)
• Scheduled South Patrick Drive workshop July 29, 2025 at 5 p.m. (consensus)
• Removed public hearing of Ordinance 2025-03 from table and combined agenda (5-0)
• Extended Waste Management franchise agreement 5 years, adding monthly complaint reports (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-04 establishing low‑speed vehicle parking at Bicentennial and Millennium Beach Parks (5-0)
• Approved donation of veterans statue for southwest Gleason Park trail and camera request (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 p.m. (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board approved the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting with a 3‑0 vote. No unfinished business or new business items were decided upon beyond the presentation of the comprehensive plan update. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

• Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The council tabled the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-03. It approved Ordinance No. 2025-04 establishing low‑speed vehicle parking at beach parks. Several contracts were awarded and contingency funds transferred for the recreation center bathhouse, a playground upgrade, and fire‑department maintenance positions.

• Tabled second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-03 (vote 4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-04 on first reading (vote 4-0)
• Awarded Recreation Center Bathhouse renovation contract up to $150,000 to Brevard Construction Company; transferred $69,196 from contingency (vote 4-0)
• Awarded playground equipment contract up to $54,000 to Advanced Recreational Concepts, LLC; authorized contingency use (vote 4-0)
• Authorized transfer of $20,669 from contingency to fund 0.46 FTE part‑time Maintenance Specialist II positions in Fire Department (vote 4-0)
• Excused absent Council Member Susan Ruimy from the meeting (vote 4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. (vote 4-0)

Police Retirement/Pension Fund Meeting

The pension board approved the minutes from the March 27 meeting. It also approved several invoices and the July 1 cost‑of‑living adjustments for retirees. The board approved a revision to the performance monitoring contract with Mariner Institutional. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved invoices A1‑5 and July 1 COLAs for retirees (motion carried)
• Approved revised Mariner Institutional performance monitoring contract (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Tree Preservation Board

The Tree Preservation Board excused absent member Paul Oliveri (5‑0) and approved the May 21 minutes (5‑0). The board selected 360 Eutau Court as the July champion tree and 1210 Yacht Club Drive as the August champion tree by consensus. A motion to cancel the July meeting and establish July 16 as the deadline for comments on the draft Tree Management Plan was approved (5‑0).

• Excused absent member Paul Oliveri (5‑0)
• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Selected 360 Eutau Court as July champion tree (consensus)
• Selected 1210 Yacht Club Drive as August champion tree (consensus)
• Canceled July meeting and set July 16 deadline for draft plan comments (5‑0)

RFP

The evaluation committee met on June 4, 2025 to review proposals for RFP #2025-01, City Hall Baffle Box Construction Services. The three proposals received scores of 221 (Universal), 240 (BDI), and 170 (Cathcart). No approval, denial, or other action was recorded in the minutes.

RFP

The evaluation committee met on May 27, 2025, at City Hall. Dominic Hamilton nominated Todd Scaldo for chairman and Orrie Covert seconded the motion; no vote tally is recorded. The committee opened three proposals—Universal ($758,854.39), BDI ($776,750.00), and Cathcart ($3,019,866.90). The next meeting was set for 9 a.m. on June 4, 2025.

• Todd Scaldo nominated as chairman (motion seconded, no vote tally recorded)

City Council

The council approved the second‑reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025‑01, cutting the general fund by $626,652 for FY 2024‑25. It also adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑02 protecting coastal sand dunes and approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑03 extending the Waste Management franchise. Additionally, the council awarded a $123,000 paving contract to Goodson Paving, set a $90 stormwater utility rate, and authorized a $74,500 memorandum for a school resource officer.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑01 (mid‑year budget amendments, $626,652 decrease) (4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑02 (coastal sand dune protection) (4‑0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑03 (Waste Management franchise extension) (4‑0)
• Awarded milling, paving, and striping contract to Goodson Paving, Inc. (up to $123,000) (4‑0)
• Adopted FY26 stormwater utility assessment rate of $90 per ERU (4‑0)
• Authorized execution of MOU for School Resource Officer reimbursement up to $74,500 (4‑0)

Tree Preservation Board

The Tree Preservation Board approved the April 16, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0 vote. The board selected the June champion tree, naming 1177 Bay Dr. East and adding 360 Eutau Ct. to the spreadsheet. The discussion on the Tree Management Plan was tabled with no decision made.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Selected June champion tree: 1177 Bay Dr. East
• Added 360 Eutau Ct. to champion tree spreadsheet

City Council

The council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-01, decreasing general‑fund revenues and expenditures by $626,652. It also approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-02 establishing protections for coastal sand dunes and authorized an interlocal fire‑aid agreement with the City of Satellite Beach. Additional actions included approving prior meeting minutes, awarding a $42,000 tree‑inventory contract, and granting banking signatory authority.

• Approved Workshop minutes from April 22, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Regular Council Meeting minutes from April 22, 2025 (5-0)
• Authorized interlocal fire‑aid agreement with Satellite Beach (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-01, cutting $626,652 from the General Fund (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-02 protecting coastal dunes (5-0)
• Awarded ArborPro, Inc. tree‑inventory contract up to $42,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 762 granting banking signatory authority (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council heard a presentation on fire department staffing and code enforcement needs, but no actions such as approvals or denials were taken. Council members discussed hiring challenges, housing for firefighters, and the desire for a full‑time code enforcement officer. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

RFP

The committee reviewed four proposals and discussed the evaluation criteria. Members agreed ArborPro's proposal best meets the city's needs. A motion to recommend awarding the contract to ArborPro was made, seconded, and approved 3-0. No other actions were taken.

• Recommend awarding tree inventory contract to ArborPro (3-0)

City Council

The council approved the April 8 meeting minutes (5‑0). Council members agreed to replace the red‑yield sign with a stop sign at Harbour Drive West and Bay Drive East. The June 10 council meeting was cancelled due to the chamber’s use for a special election. A contract not to exceed $75,000 was awarded to RVi Planning+ Landscape Architecture, Inc. for a comprehensive‑plan update (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned (5‑0).

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Agreed to replace red‑yield sign with stop sign at Harbour Drive West/Bay Drive East
• Cancelled June 10 council meeting due to special‑election use of chamber
• Awarded up to $75,000 contract to RVi Planning+ Landscape Architecture, Inc. for comprehensive‑plan update (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:44 p.m. (5‑0)

City Council

The council agreed with the City Manager's presentation of the FY26‑30 financial model and capital improvement plan, which includes new items such as a full‑time communications manager and code enforcement officer. No members of the public spoke during the public forum. A motion to adjourn the meeting was carried unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Council agreed with FY26‑30 financial model and capital improvement plan (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried 5‑0

RFP

The RFP evaluation committee met on April 21, 2025. City Manager John W. Coffey nominated Orrie Covert as chairman, seconded by CIO Dominic Hamilton, and the committee approved the nomination unanimously (3-0). The committee opened four proposals—Arbor Pro ($41,200.00), Haley Ward ($98,950.00), Chen Moore and Associates ($36,815.00), and Bio‑Tech Consulting ($50,000.00)—and set the next meeting for April 28, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

• Approved Orrie Covert as Chairman (3-0)

Tree Preservation Board

The Tree Preservation Board approved the March 19, 2025 minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It agreed to post on the City’s Facebook about all plants twice each month, selected the May champion tree at 952 Flotilla Club Drive and removed the invasive tree at 128 Atlantic, and set the 2026 Arbor Day celebration for April 4. Vice‑Chairman Lucey will adapt the Satellite Beach Tree Management Plan for the city, collect member input by May 1, 2025, and a future workshop on grant opportunities was agreed upon.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (5‑0 vote)
• Decided City Facebook posts will cover all plants and be posted twice monthly
• Selected 952 Flotilla Club Drive as May champion tree; removed 128 Atlantic as invasive
• Set Arbor Day celebration date for 2026 as April 4
• Vice‑Chairman Lucey to adapt Satellite Beach Tree Management Plan for the city
• Board members to submit suggestions to Lucey for the plan by May 1, 2025
• Agreed to hold a future workshop on grant opportunities for tree management
• Adjourned meeting at 7:57 p.m.

City Council

The council approved several actions, including appointing an alternate planning and zoning board member, authorizing low‑speed vehicle parking at beach parks and awarding related contracts, and approving a $60,000 contract for gopher tortoise relocation. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0). The council also issued a proclamation naming April Water Conservation Month.

• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Ms. Linda Jimeian to Planning & Zoning Board alternate (5-0)
• Approved low‑speed vehicle parking at city beach parks (5-0)
• Awarded contract up to $8,700 to Adrian Turnbaugh Construction for LSV parking (5-0)
• Awarded contract up to $60,000 to Atlantic Environmental for gopher tortoise relocation (5-0)
• Issued Water Conservation Month proclamation for April
• Adjourned meeting at 7:36 p.m. (5-0)

Police Retirement/Pension Fund Meeting

The board approved the minutes from the regular and special meetings and authorized payment of seven listed invoices. It also approved the annual audit, the actuarial valuation, and adopted a 7.25% expected rate of return for the pension fund. The board agreed to provide DROP members with annual account statements at no cost.

• Approved regular and special meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved invoices totaling $38,? (motion carried)
• Approved the annual audit (motion carried)
• Approved the actuarial valuation (motion carried)
• Approved a 7.25% expected rate of return (motion carried)
• Consented to provide annual DROP account statements to members at no cost

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the March 11 meeting and postponed the City Manager's annual evaluation until July. It authorized signage and a draft ordinance to protect beach dunes, and approved a memorandum delegating certain immigration enforcement duties to the police department. The council also approved contracts for sidewalk improvements ($390,000) and pool deck resurfacing ($57,000), authorized future emergency services with BlueSky Restoration, and instructed staff to notify Brevard County of a storm‑water utility rate increase for FY26.

• Approved March 11 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Deferred City Manager annual evaluation until July (consensus)
• Authorized dune signage and draft protection ordinance (consensus)
• Authorized staff to engage BlueSky Restoration for future emergencies (4-0, Mayor abstained)
• Awarded $390,000 contract to Adrian Turnbaugh Construction for sidewalk improvements (5-0)
• Awarded $57,000 contract to Sun Surfaces of Orlando for pool deck resurfacing and funding transfer (5-0)
• Approved ICE memorandum delegating immigration enforcement to city police (5-0)
• Authorized notification of FY26 stormwater utility assessment rate increase (5-0)

Tree Preservation Board

The board excused Member Salonina and approved the February minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. By consensus the board adopted a private website to track champion‑tree nominations, set a procedure for public comments with Member Doshna as the point person, and approved the Garden Club’s request for two tables and chairs for the Arbor Day event. Additional consensus actions included restarting the monthly champion‑tree program and adding the month to homeowner letters.

• Excused Member Salonina (5-0)
• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adopted private website to track champion‑tree nominations (consensus)
• Designated Member Doshna as point person for public comments (consensus)
• Approved Garden Club request for two tables and chairs for Arbor Day (consensus)
• Approved use of a pledge language for Arbor Day tree recipients (consensus)
• Restarted monthly champion‑tree program beginning next month (consensus)
• Will include month in homeowner champion‑tree letters (consensus)