Islamorada, Village of Islands public meetings in 2022
22 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Council
The Village Council will elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor and swear in newly elected officials. The meeting includes reviews of several land use requests for businesses and housing, as well as discussions on public transit services.
- Major conditional use request for Crooked Palm Brewpub at 90184 Overseas Highway
- Site plan approval and variance request for Coral Bay Marina at 601 Mastic Street
- Purchase of a 2023 Ford F250 truck for the Village Fire Rescue Department
- Master lease agreement with Flex Financial LLC for emergency medical equipment
- Discussion regarding Freebee ridesharing services and FDOT public transit development
Village Council
The Village Council will consider ordinances to revise valuation criteria for transient and vacation rentals. The agenda also includes building permit allocation requests and approvals for various village contracts and equipment.
- Ordinances revising valuation criteria for transient and vacation rentals
- Requests for administrative relief of building permit allocations at multiple properties
- Grant agreement for a Watershed Management Plan
- Purchase of a brush chipper and an enclosed cargo trailer
- Use and occupancy agreement for Anne’s Beach right-of-way
Village Council
The Village Council will consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure, including backup power for fire stations and park improvements. The agenda includes quasi-judicial hearings on dock length variances and development rights appeals. The Council will also review grant acceptance for a vulnerability assessment.
- Appeal of dock length variance at 81486 Overseas Highway
- Appeal regarding transfer of development rights on Lower Mactecombe Key
- Contractor selection for emergency backup power at fire stations
- Acceptance of a Resilient Florida Grant for a vulnerability assessment
- Purchase of two Scag Cheetah II lawn mowers
Village Council
The Islamorada Village Council will consider ordinances to prohibit smoking in Village and County parks and beaches and to modify vessel exclusion zones near Port Antigua and White Marlin Beach. The agenda also includes approving engineering services for Fire Station 20 floodproofing and a landscaping project on Plantation Key. Additionally, the Council will review insurance renewals and a FEMA grant for firefighter equipment.
- Ordinance prohibiting smoking in Village and County parks and beaches
- Ordinance modifying vessel exclusion zones near Port Antigua and White Marlin Beach
- Agreement with Tim Matthews Tree & Landscaping Inc. for Plantation Key planting project
- Engineering agreement with McFarland Johnson for Fire Station 20 floodproofing
- Acceptance of FEMA grant for Fire Rescue Department equipment
Village Council
The Village Council is conducting its first public budget hearing for fiscal year 2022-2023. The agenda includes resolutions to adopt a final millage rate and the tentative budget. These items address expenditures, personnel authorization, and budgetary control.
- Resolution adopting a final millage rate for FY 2022-2023
- Resolution adopting the tentative budget for FY 2022-2023
Village Council
The Village Council will consider ordinances to update flood codes and prohibit smoking in village and county parks and beaches. The agenda also includes discussions regarding affordable housing allocations and a potential development moratorium. Additionally, the council will review several infrastructure projects related to Canal 114 and water transmission.
- Second reading of an ordinance to repeal and replace the Village flood code
- First reading of an ordinance prohibiting smoking in village and county parks and beaches
- Agreement with Aqua Waste Repairs, Inc. for Canal 114 gravity injection well installation
- FDEP grant award for the Islamorada Transmission Main Adaptation Project
- Purchase of a 2023 Ford Transit E-350 for the Fire Rescue Department
Village Council
The Village Council is holding its first public budget hearing for fiscal year 2022-2023. The council will consider resolutions to adopt a tentative millage rate and a tentative budget. These items cover the period from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
- Adoption of a tentative millage rate for fiscal year 2022-2023
- Adoption of the tentative budget for fiscal year 2022-2023
Village Council
The Village Council will review several ordinances regarding building codes, transient rentals, and vessel exclusion zones. The agenda also includes approving utility assessments for stormwater and wastewater, along with various park improvement grants. A request for a brewery/distillery redevelopment will be considered.
- Ordinance to adopt Florida Building Code amendments
- Ordinance revising transient rental valuation criteria
- $246,960 grant for Library Beach Park Inclusive Playground Project
- Request for brewery/distillery redevelopment by 90184 Rental, LLC
- Modifying the vessel exclusion zone off Port Antigua and White Marlin Beach
Village Council
The Village Council will conduct a discussion on land use policy. Led by Planning and Development Services Director Dan Gulizio, the session includes reviews of Land Development Regulations and the Area of Critical State Concern.
- Discussion on land use policy
- Review of Land Development Regulations
- Presentation on Area of Critical State Concern
Village Council
The Village Council will review ordinances to update the flood code and establish notice requirements for rent increases. The meeting also includes discussions on increasing council compensation via a November referendum and approving infrastructure projects.
- Ordinance to repeal and replace the Village flood code
- Ordinance requiring written notice for rental payment increases and terminations
- Ordinance regarding increased Council compensation subject to a November referendum
- TDC grant approval for Founders Park restroom wastewater connection improvements
- Work authorization for a vulnerability assessment project with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
Village Council
The Village Council will determine the proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2022-2023 and establish dates for budget hearings. The agenda also includes a request for a shoreline setback variance at 85500 Overseas Highway.
- Variance request to reduce shoreline setback from 20 feet to zero feet at 85500 Overseas Highway
- Interlocal agreement for buoy maintenance funds not exceeding $14,000
- Agreement with Dockmasters Marine Construction Inc. for dredging services
- Purchase of a 2022 Sutphen 75’ aerial demo fire truck
- Preliminary rate resolution for the FY 2022-2023 solid waste assessment
Village Council
The Village Council will consider ordinances regarding council compensation and housing notice requirements. The agenda also includes grant approvals for park restoration and fire station floodproofing.
- Ordinance for increasing Council compensation via November 2022 referendum
- Ordinance requiring written notice for residential rent increases and terminations
- Grant award for Founders Park Breakwater Restoration Project
- Subaward for floodproofing Fire Stations 19 and 21
- Agreement with Holiday Lightscapes Inc. for holiday decorations
Village Council
The Village Council will hold a discussion regarding the Building Permit Allocation System (BPAS). Planning and Development Services Director Daniel Gulizio will present information including demographic summaries, vacant parcel analysis, and affordable housing summaries. The session includes reviewing policy options and recommendations.
- Discussion of Building Permit Allocation System (BPAS) policy options and recommendations
- Review of vacant parcel analysis and affordable housing summary within BPAS
- Presentation on Area of Critical State Concern purpose and intent
Village Council
The Village Council will consider the appointment of Thomas T. Yates as Village Manager. The agenda also includes a request for conditional use approval to expand a restaurant and bar at 85361 Overseas Highway. Additionally, the Council will review several contract recommendations and project updates.
- Appointment of Thomas T. Yates as Village Manager
- Conditional use request for Castaways of Florida, LLC at 85361 Overseas Highway
- Contractor selection for the Great Lawn Irrigation System
- Work authorization for Lower Matecumbe Canals Restoration Culvert Project design
- Retainer agreement with Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L. for Acting Village Attorney
Village Council
The Council will review requests for a tiki bar addition at 85361 Overseas Hwy and modular classrooms for Treasure Village Montessori School. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding school parking and discussions on council compensation.
- Expansion of Castaways of Florida, LLC restaurant with a tiki bar and pool
- Addition of four modular classrooms at 86729 Old Highway
- Ordinance regarding parking for schools in R1/R1M districts
- Renewal of agreement with Freebee ridesharing services
- Work authorization for improvements at Plantation Tropical Preserve
Village Council
The Village Council will conduct interviews for the position of Village Manager with four candidates. The meeting also includes discussions regarding selection procedures and a straw preference poll.
- Interviews with candidates Ted Blackburn, Joseph Kerby, Lee Staab, and Thomas Yates
- Discussion of procedure for Village Manager selection
- Straw preference poll for Village Manager selection
Village Council
The Village Council will consider an ordinance to establish regulations for farmers' markets. The agenda also includes a request for an alcoholic beverage use permit at 90184 Overseas Highway and discussions regarding council compensation.
- First reading of ordinance establishing farmers' market regulations
- Request for 5COP alcoholic beverage use permit at 90184 Overseas Highway
- Approval of land dedication deed for 213 Pearl Avenue
- Request to abandon and vacate a portion of Industrial Road
- Discussion regarding increasing Council compensation
Village Council
The Village Council will discuss wastewater rate study results and debt refinancing options. The agenda includes a first reading of an ordinance regarding private membership clubs and parking facilities. Additionally, the Council will review variance requests for shoreline setbacks and alcohol permits.
- Ordinance amending land development regulations for private membership clubs
- Work authorization for derelict vessel removal services
- Shoreline setback variance request for 104 Madeira Road
- Alcoholic beverage use permit request for Shima Sushi, LLC
- Contractor selection for the Founders Park Path Replacement Project
Village Council
The Village Council will discuss potential affordable housing developments and updates on the Village Manager search. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding vessel removal services and water quality monitoring.
- Extension of building permit allocations for the Gardenia Street Development
- Interlocal agreement with Monroe County for derelict vessel removal services
- Work authorization for water quality monitoring and canal management database updates
- Amendment to lighting system installation at the Arts and Cultural District
- Approval of Q1 2022 residential building permit allocation rankings
Village Council
The Village Council will consider a variance request to reduce the shoreline setback from 20 feet to 2 feet for a property on Upper Matecumbe Key. The agenda also includes updates on the Village Manager search and several donation agreements.
- Variance request for 104 Madeira Road to reduce shoreline setback from 20 feet to 2 feet
- TDC grant approval for Founders Park Path Replacement project
- Work authorization with K2M Design, Inc. for Key Tree Cactus Preserve permitting
- Donation agreements with Good Health Clinic, Inc. and FIRM
- Q1 2022 nonresidential building permit allocation system rankings
Village Council
The Village Council will review resolutions for canal backfilling restoration and a coral reef restoration donation agreement. The agenda also includes selecting a contractor for building demolition and addressing code compliance lien reductions.
- Selection of J.A. LaRocco Enterprises, Inc. to demolish the building at 81981 Overseas Highway
- Work authorization for Canal #115 or #116 Plantation Key backfilling restoration project
- Donation agreement with ICARE Corporation for coral reef restoration
- Amended agreement with Monroe County for a canal restoration project
- Lien reductions in code compliance cases for MBE Islamorada Inc. and others
Village Council
The Village Council will review a request from Monroe County to identify project recommendations within the US 1 Transportation Master Plan. These recommendations aim to improve traffic flow, safety, and congestion on US 1.
- Resolution to identify transportation recommendations from Appendix G of the US 1 Transportation Master Plan