Islamorada, Village of Islands public meetings in 2023
50 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission will review several updates including the Historic Zoning District and Storyboards. Roland Moore is scheduled to give a presentation regarding book ideas.
- Historic Zoning District update
- Storyboards update
- Presentation by Roland Moore
- Porthole update
Village Council
The Village Council will hold elections for the positions of Mayor and Vice Mayor. The meeting includes discussions regarding manager contract negotiations, hurricane evacuation modeling, and a proposed increase in council compensation. Additionally, the Council will review ordinances related to vessel exclusion zones and public property trespass.
- Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
- Ordinance to increase Council compensation via referendum
- Agreement with Attention Media, LLC for social media and outreach
- Ordinance modifying the vessel exclusion zone at Port Antigua and White Marlin Beach
- Renewal of agreement with RES Florida Consulting, LLC for water quality monitoring
Village Council
The Islamorada Village Council will hold elections for Mayor and Vice Mayor during this meeting. The agenda includes discussions on vessel exclusion zone modifications, council compensation referendums, and manager contract negotiations. The Council will also review wastewater audit presentations and baseball field upgrades.
- Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
- Ordinance to modify vessel exclusion zones at Port Antigua and White Marlin Beach
- Resolution for social media outreach agreement with Attention Media, LLC
- Ordinance regarding a referendum to increase Council compensation
- Agreement renewal with RES Florida Consulting, LLC for water quality monitoring
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency will meet to review previous meeting minutes and conduct training. There are no public hearings scheduled for this session.
- Approval of November 13, 2023, meeting minutes
- Local Planning Agency Training by Allison Smith - Weiss Serota
General
The committee will hold elections for the Committee Chair and review previous meeting minutes. Discussion topics include an update on baseball field improvements at Founders Park and a report from the Parks and Recreation Director.
- Committee Chair elections
- Coral Shores High School baseball field improvements at Founders Park
- Founders Park Strategic Plan
General
The Rideshare Services Selection Panel will select its Chair and Vice Chair. The panel will also discuss committee duties and responsibilities and review a draft Request for Proposals for on-demand rideshare services.
- Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion of committee duties and responsibilities
- Review of draft Request for Proposals for on-demand rideshare services
General
The Code Compliance Board will conduct hearings regarding two specific cases. The agenda includes a new hearing against Florida Power Investments Inc and a follow-up hearing involving the Mary L Barley Family Trust 1/10/1996.
- New hearing: Islamorada, Village of Islands v. Florida Power Investments Inc
- Hearing on previous case: Islamorada, Village of Islands v. Mary L Barley Family Trust 1/10/1996
General
The Village Council will conduct a workshop regarding candidate resumes and interview questions. The meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2023, at the Founders Park Community Center.
- Review of candidate resumes
- Discussion of interview questions
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency will conduct elections for Chair and Vice Chair. The agency will also hold public hearings regarding ordinances for a public art program, platting procedures, and zoning in progress.
- Election of Chair (Tab 1)
- Election of Vice Chair (Tab 2)
- Ordinance creating Art in Public Places (Tab 4)
- Ordinance amending Administrative Procedures for Platting (Tab 5)
- Ordinance amending Administrative Procedures for Zoning in Progress (Tab 6)
Village Council
The Village Council will review several resolutions regarding property inventories, building permit allocations, and land development regulations. Key items include a proposed moratorium on new market rate residential building permit applications and amendments to multifamily zoning districts.
- Review of inventory list of Village owned properties for affordable housing
- Approval of 3rd Quarter 2023 nonresidential and residential building permit allocations
- Establishment of the 2024 Building Permit Allocation System annual distribution
- Amendment of Multifamily zoning district to include single-family residences
- Moratorium on new Residential Market Rate BPAS applications
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Village Council
The Village Council will consider an ordinance calling for a referendum to revise term limits during the March 2024 election. The agenda also includes several consent agenda resolutions regarding insurance, medical supplies, and infrastructure projects.
- Ordinance calling for a referendum to revise term limits
- Resolution approving agreement with Ben Few & Company, LLC for insurance services
- Resolution approving purchases from Commercial Energy Specialists for aquatic facility supplies
- Resolution approving purchases from Bound Tree for EMS supplies
- Resolution approving work authorization with WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. for Canal 116
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Village Council
The Village Council will discuss changes to the Building Permit Allocation System and a referendum for increasing council compensation. The agenda also includes approvals for fire apparatus maintenance and expanded Freebee ridesharing services.
- Ordinance for a referendum on increasing Council compensation
- Amendments to Building Permit Allocation System (BPAS) relief
- FDOT grant agreement for expanded Freebee ridesharing services
- Fire apparatus maintenance contract with Florida Keys EVR, LLC
- Final payment to Dockmasters Marine Construction, Inc. for marina decking replacement
General
The Islamorada Code Compliance hearing will address several new and ongoing cases. No affidavits of non-compliance, compliance, or default are scheduled for this meeting.
- New case: Mary L Barley Family Trust (CEBDGC20230000134)
- New case: Florida Power Investments Inc (CEBDGC20230000194)
- New cases: Jose E Grullon and Marcia I Grullon (CERENT20230000214, CERENT20230000215)
- Ongoing case: 74560 SHB LLC
- Ongoing case: Darcy Parker T/C & Frederick Schmid Jr
Village Council
The Village Council will consider an ordinance to increase council member compensation via a November 2024 referendum. The agenda also includes discussions on building permit allocation system relief and several service agreements for infrastructure and transit.
- Ordinance for a referendum to increase Village Council compensation
- Ordinance amending administrative relief for the Building Permit Allocation System (BPAS)
- Agreement with Page Excavating, Inc. for Marina Fire Suppression System repairs
- FDOT grant agreement and renewal for Freebee ridesharing services expansion
- Resolution for fire apparatus maintenance and repair services with Florida Keys EVR, LLC
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Village Council is holding a community workshop to review the Frebee Service Summary. The session will include a discussion regarding potential alternatives and a period for public input.
- Review of Frebee Service Summary
- Discussion of alternatives
Village Council
The Village Council will review a consolidated list of qualified candidates presented by various members and the Human Resources Director. The council is also expected to provide guidance on pre-screening interviews and select dates for in-person interviews.
- Review of candidate lists from Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Council Members
- Consolidation of candidates by Human Resources Director Evie Engelmeyer
- Discussion of pre-screening interview process and expectations
- Selection of dates for in-person interviews
Village Council
The Village Council will consider ordinances that would place referendum questions on the March 19, 2024, ballot regarding council compensation, term limits, and campaign spending caps. The agenda also includes discussions on noise ordinances and property rezonings. Additionally, the Council will review several service contracts and a settlement agreement.
- Ordinances calling for referendums on council compensation and campaign expenditure caps
- Approval of ASAP Inc. for the Green Turtle Hammock Nature Preserve project
- Resolution approving a settlement agreement in Glynn Heirs v. Islamorada
- Appointment of Ed Koconis as Interim Village Manager via Monroe County interchange agreement
- Agreement with Poseidon Marine Towing Corp. for buoy and signage maintenance
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Village Council
The Village Council is considering several ordinances related to the Building Permit Allocation System (BPAS), including a temporary moratorium on certain applications. The agenda also includes quasi-judicial appeals regarding habitat classification and setback variances.
- Ordinance amending administrative relief under the Building Permit Allocation System
- Ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on BPAS residential and nonresidential applications
- Ordinance amending Land Development Regulations relating to the Historic Preservation Commission
- Ordinance amending the Village Comprehensive Plan regarding non-residential building permit allocations
- Administrative appeal for property at 186 S. Airport Road
Village Council
The Village Council will hold a budget workshop to discuss charitable contributions and review council rankings. The meeting includes resolutions to adopt the final budget and millage rate for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Additionally, the Council will consider renewing several insurance policies.
- Adoption of Final Millage Rate for FY 2023-2024
- Adoption of Final Budget for FY 2023-2024
- Renewal of property, casualty, workers' compensation, and pollution liability insurance policies
- Discussion regarding results of Council Ranking for charitable contributions
General
The Village Council will discuss committee duties and responsibilities as established by Resolution No. 23-04-44. The meeting also includes establishing factors for evaluating audit services and reviewing a draft Request for Proposals for those services.
- Discussion of committee duties and responsibilities per Resolution No. 23-04-44
- Establishing factors to be used for the evaluation of audit services
- Review of draft Request for Proposals for audit services
Code Compliance Hearing
The Village of Islands will conduct hearings regarding several new code compliance cases and review affidavits of compliance. No previous cases or non-compliance affidavits are scheduled for this meeting.
- New hearings involving Oceanside Partners LLC and Stoky 100 Iroquois Drive LLC
- Multiple new cases against 74560 SHB LLC
- New hearing for Erika S Rodri
- New hearings for WMBH, LLC
- Affidavits of compliance for Joseph and Sieglinde Vellanti, Central Keys Development, and HYD Investments LLC
Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission will follow up on Story Boards and discuss Historic Designation Portholes. The meeting also includes a review of previous meeting minutes.
- Story Boards follow up and next steps
- Historic Designation Portholes
Village Council
The Village Council is conducting a budget workshop to review the first FY 23-24 budget hearing, which includes tentative millage and budget resolutions. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding charitable contributions.
- First FY 23-24 Budget Hearing for tentative millage and budget resolutions
- Discussion on charitable contributions
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency will consider a temporary moratorium on market-rate residential and nonresidential building permit applications. The agenda also includes several requests to amend land use and zoning maps for properties in Upper Matecumbe Key and Windley Key.
- Temporary moratorium on certain Building Permit Allocation System (BPAS) applications
- Amendments to administrative relief procedures under the BPAS
- Rezoning requests for properties on Upper Matecumbe Key by Integra Real Estate
- Land use and zoning amendments for Windley Cove, LLC on Windley Key
- Land use and zoning amendments for Windley Isles, LLC on Windley Key
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Village Council
The Village Council will discuss various administrative matters including council terms, purchasing authority, and hiring an in-house attorney. The agenda also includes several resolutions regarding environmental restoration, public transit expansion, and infrastructure work authorizations.
- Green Turtle Hammock Park Scenic Overlook Pavilion Project discussion
- East Ridge Road Boat Ramp nightly closure discussion
- Expansion of Freebee ridesharing services via FDOT grant agreement
- Work authorization for planting project at Key Tree Cactus Preserve
- Canal 116 and Canal 132 restoration project engineering and design services
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Village Council
The Village Council will consider grant agreements for improvements at Founders Park and Green Turtle Hammock Park. The agenda also includes approvals for various utility assessment rates and residential building permit allocations. Additionally, council members will discuss boat ramps and potential budget workshops.
- TDC grant for Founders Park Splash Pad safety resurfacing project
- TDC grant for Green Turtle Hammock Park shoreline and access improvements
- FY 23-24 solid waste and stormwater service assessment rates
- Q2 2023 residential building permit allocations
- Administrative appeal regarding habitat classification at 186 S. Airport Road
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency is considering several ordinances regarding the Building Permit Allocation System (BPAS). These include a proposed temporary moratorium on certain permit applications and changes to administrative relief procedures. The agency will also review updates to Historic Preservation Commission regulations.
- Proposed temporary moratorium on market-rate residential and nonresidential BPAS applications
- Amendments to administrative relief under the Building Permit Allocation System (BPAS)
- Ordinance amending regulations for the Historic Preservation Commission
- Proposal to establish additional non-residential building permit allocations
General
The Village Council will discuss next steps for an employee interchange agreement with Monroe County. The meeting also includes communications from the Village Attorney, Village Manager, and Mayor.
- Next steps for Employee Interchange Agreement with Monroe County
General
The Village Council will discuss the zero-based budgeting process and preliminary budget summaries for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The workshop includes reviews of personnel compensation, village debt, and various departmental funds.
- Zero-Based Budgeting and budget development process discussion
- FY 2023-2024 General Fund preliminary budget summaries
- Staff compensation, COLA, and pay increases
- Status of pooled cash and Village debt
- Review of departmental funds including Public Safety and Public Works
General
The Village Council will discuss the budget development process and zero-based budgeting. The workshop includes reviews of personnel costs, fund reserves, and preliminary budget summaries for fiscal year 2023-2024.
- Zero-based budgeting and the budget development process
- Status of pooled cash and Village debt
- Personnel compensation and health insurance programs
- FY 2023-2024 General Fund preliminary budget summaries
- Overview of departmental funds including Public Safety and Public Works
Village Council
The Village Council will discuss the search for a new Village Manager and review transition memos from interim attorney John Quick. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding police service contracts, boat ramp design, and solid waste assessment rates.
- Preliminary rate resolution for FY 2023-2024 solid waste assessment
- Fourth amendment to the contract for local police services
- Work authorization for Founders Park Boat Ramp II design and permitting
- Acceptance of $190,000 for a 2024 Freightliner ambulance
- Agreement with Sea & Shoreline, LLC for Canal 116 backfill restoration
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Village Council will consider several ordinance amendments regarding zoning districts, including boat dealerships and outdoor seating. The agenda also includes reviews of building permit allocations for the second quarter of 2023. Additionally, officials will address a site plan for the Plantation Tropical Preserve Development.
- Site plan approval for parking and green spaces at 146 Sunshine Blvd
- Request to abandon a portion of the Orange Street right-of-way
- Q2 2023 residential and non-residential building permit allocations
- Ordinance allowing boat dealerships in the Tourist Commercial District
- Ordinance adding single-family residences to the Multifamily zoning district
Village Council
The Village Council will hold a special call meeting on July 17, 2023. The agenda includes resolutions regarding the non-renewal of the Village Manager's contract and an award for residential and commercial waste collection services.
- Resolution approving non-renewal of Village Manager contract
- Contract award for residential and commercial solid waste, yard waste, and recycling collection and disposal services effective January 1, 2024
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Village Council
The Council will review a proposed temporary moratorium on market-rate residential building permit applications. The agenda also includes the non-renewal of the Village Manager's contract and updates regarding the village budget and millage rate.
- Resolution approving the non-renewal of the Village Manager's contract
- First reading of an ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on market-rate residential building permit applications
- Acceptance of $190,000 in state funds for a new 2024 Freightliner ambulance
- Agreement with Sea & Shoreline, LLC for the Canal 116 Backfill Restoration Project
- Resolution determining the proposed millage rate for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Village Council
The Village Council will review recommendations for new residential and commercial solid waste, yard waste, and recycling services. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance to update towing fees and wrecker operations. Other items include discussions regarding the Development Services Director and the Village Manager's contract.
- Recommendations for residential and commercial solid waste, yard waste, and recycling services
- Ordinance to revise towing fees and regulations for wrecker operations
- Interlocal agreement with Monroe County for buoy maintenance up to $14,000.00
- License agreement with Freebee, LLC for electric vehicle charging stations
- Amendment to WSP contract for the Canal 114 Restoration Project
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Village Council
The Village Council will review a major conditional use permit for the redevelopment of Morada Cove on Windley Key. The meeting also includes discussions regarding housing committees and transfer of development rights. Several ordinances related to zoning and land use regulations are scheduled for consideration.
- Major Conditional Use Permit for Morada Cove at 85500 Overseas Highway
- Ordinance regarding boat dealerships in the Tourist Commercial District
- Amendment of Multifamily Zoning to include Single-Family residences
- Discussion on Transfer of Development Rights for residential units
- Policy discussion regarding the use of moratoriums
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
General
The Village Council is conducting a workshop focused on "Fills." The agenda includes an overview of aerials, discussions with FDOT, and a presentation of survey results. Representatives from FDOT, DEP, and FKAA will also participate in the session.
- Overview of Fills including aerials and discussion with FDOT
- Presentation of survey results by Carlos G
- Review of CPH site plans
- Participation from FDOT, DEP, and FKAA representatives
Achievable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee
The committee will review an update memo from the Director of Planning and Development Services to the Village Council. Members will also hold a preliminary discussion regarding 300 affordable housing allocations from the state.
- Approval of April 24, 2023 meeting minutes
- Review of Director of Planning and Development Services update memo
- Discussion of 300 affordable housing allocations from the state
- Future work regarding vacation rentals
General
The Village Council is conducting a workshop to discuss the planning code. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.
- Planning Code Workshop
Village Council
The Village Council will discuss moving wastewater operations to FKAA and address affordable housing matters. The council is also scheduled to vote on several resolutions regarding park improvements, building inspections, and fire apparatus maintenance.
- Contractor selection for an inclusive playground at Library Beach Park
- Work authorization for Green Turtle Hammock Preserve improvements
- Building support services agreement with All Aspects Inspection Services, LLC
- Fire apparatus maintenance and repair agreement with Florida Keys EVR, LLC
- Contractor selection for resurfacing Founders Park tennis courts
Village Council
The Village Council will hear an appeal regarding a denied transfer of development rights for properties on Upper Matecumbe Key. The agenda also includes approving environmental consulting for mapping and wastewater service contracts.
- Appeal of denied Transfer of Development Rights for 81912 Overseas Hwy and 82601 Old Highway
- Work authorization with Cyriacks Environmental Consulting Services for floor area ratio mapping
- Amendment to services agreement with Page Excavating, Inc. for wastewater services
- Contract with Page Excavating, Inc. to replace concrete rings around vacuum pit lids
- Establishment of an Auditor Selection Committee
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Village Council will consider quasi-judicial requests for a final plat approval in Sandy Beach and a setback variance on Carroll Street. The agenda also includes resolutions for alcohol beverage use permits at Midway Cafe and Papa Joes. Additionally, the council will review Q1 2023 building permit allocation awards.
- Final plat approval for Sojourn in Sandy Beach
- Sideyard setback variance at 121 Carroll Street
- Alcohol beverage use permits for Midway Cafe and Papa Joes
- Q1 2023 building permit allocation awards
- Ordinance regarding appointments for Village boards, commissions, and committees
Village Council
The Council will discuss a timeline for Strategic Plan workshops and receive an update on the Village Vulnerability Assessment. The meeting also includes resolutions regarding canal backfill restoration projects and various wastewater service contracts.
- Work authorization with WSP for Canal #147 backfilling restoration project
- Agreement with Sea & Shoreline, LLC for Canal 116 backfill
- Establishment of an Auditor Selection Committee
- Purchase of two trailer-mounted message boards for the Local Law Department
- New turf and landscape maintenance agreement with FDOT
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings on several code amendments regarding alcoholic beverage use permits, home occupations, mobile food vendors, and lot area definitions. Future agenda items include discussions on transfer of development rights and the building permit allocation system.
- Public hearing for Alcoholic Beverage Use Permits (Chapter 30, Article VI, Division 11)
- Ordinance amending Home Occupations code (Chapter 30, Article VI, Division 6)
- Ordinance amending Mobile Food Vendors code (Chapter 30, Article VI, Division 13)
- Ordinance amending Definition of Lot Area (Chapter 30, Article II)
General
The Historic Preservation Commission will review July 20, 2022 meeting minutes and receive several project updates. These include progress reports on historical designation incentives, Porthole, and a hurricane monument storyboard.
- Approval of July 20, 2022 meeting minutes
- Historical Designation Incentives Update
- Porthole Update
- Hurricane Monument Storyboard Update
Village Council
The Village Council will hold a special call meeting on March 2, 2023. The agenda is limited to an executive session concerning Case No. 23-CA-000034-P.
- Executive Session regarding Case No. 23-CA-000034-P
Village Council
The Village Council will hear a presentation regarding legislative priorities for property and flood insurance. The meeting also includes discussions on vacation rental fees and an ordinance to amend rules for village board appointments. Additionally, the council will consider several contract renewals and project agreements.
- Ordinance amending appointment rules for Village Boards and Committees
- $11,675.29 payment for legal defense of former Councilmember David Webb
- Purchase of Fire-Dex turnout gear for the Fire Rescue Department
- Resolution supporting Florida bills regarding single-use plastics
- Appeal for development rights on Upper Matecumbe Key
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing regarding various amendments to land development regulations, including rules for alcohol permits and zoning districts. The meeting also includes discussions on the Building Permit Allocation System (BPAS) and Transfer of Development Rights (TDR). Additionally, an ordinance concerning appointments to Village boards and commissions will be considered.
- Public hearing for Land Development Regulation amendments
- Discussion on Building Permit Allocation System (BPAS)
- Discussion on Transfer of Development Rights (TDR)
- Ordinance regarding appointments to Village Boards, Committees, and Commissions
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Village Council
The Village Council is reviewing amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and new valuation criteria for transient and vacation rentals. The agenda also includes approvals for watershed management, pump station flood proof fording, and a new ambulance purchase.
- Second reading of Comprehensive Plan amendments
- New valuation criteria for transient and vacation rental registrations
- Agreement with Zabatt Power Systems for pump station flood proofing
- Purchase of a 2024 Freightliner M2 ambulance
- Resolution supporting a second FKAA Reverse Osmosis Plant near Marathon
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Village Council
The Council will discuss committee selection processes, parking agreements, and building permit exemptions. The agenda also includes reviewing amendments to the village's building code and floodplain management standards. Additionally, resolutions regarding wastewater improvements and residential building permit allocations are up for consideration.
- Amendments to Building Code and Floodplain Management Standards
- Agreement with Star Controls, Inc. for Wastewater SCADA Improvement Project
- Renewal of agreement with RES Florida Consulting, LLC for water quality monitoring
- Residential Building Permit Allocation System rankings and awards for Q4 2022
- Discussion regarding Crooked Palm Supplemental Parking Agreement