Islamorada, Village of Islands public meetings in 2025

General

The Workforce Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Council will discuss and potentially finalize an Early Evacuation Units Plan, consider village-owned properties for housing, and discuss distribution of construction funds, permitting timelines, and strategies for mitigating unbuildable properties. The council will also approve minutes from its September 29th meeting.

• Discuss/Finalize Early Evacuation Units Plan
• Village Owned Properties – evaluation for affordable housing
• Distribution of Funds for Construction – Chair's discussion item
• Timeline for permitting – Chair's discussion item
• Mitigating Unbuildable Property – Chair's discussion item

Village Council

The Islamorada Village Council will vote on a conceptual plan from FDOT to extend the two-lane section of US-1 through the Plantation Key School zone, and consider several land-use changes for properties on Overseas Highway. The council will also discuss paid parking, the Transfer of Development Rights program, and approve new building department fees. Other business includes a wastewater rate study and a baseball field agreement with the school board.

• Approval of conceptual plan for FDOT US-1 capacity improvement through PKS school zone
• First reading of ordinances to rezone property on Upper Matecumbe Key from Conservation to Mixed Use and Neighborhood Commercial (Horse Pens LLC)
• Second reading of ordinances to rezone property at 76800 Overseas Highway from Residential Conservation/Mixed Use to Neighborhood Commercial (Leben Family LLLP)
• Second reading of ordinance instituting a Transfer of Development Rights program
• Resolution to repeal and replace the building department fee schedule

Historic Preservation Commission

The Islamorada Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting with a primarily procedural agenda. Items include approval of minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting and public comment. No new business, ordinances, or rezonings are scheduled for discussion or decision.

• Approval of meeting minutes for October 15, 2025

Code Compliance Hearing

The Village Board will hold a code compliance hearing to consider two new cases: CESIGN20250000067 involving JGJG Real Properties Inc., and CEABDP20250000197 involving Kara Mohamed. The agenda also includes reviews of cases from previous meetings, affidavits of non‑compliance and compliance, and any requests for further action. Decisions will be made on whether to issue citations, orders, or other enforcement actions.

• New hearing CESIGN20250000067 – JGJG Real Properties Inc.
• New hearing CEABDP20250000197 – Kara Mohamed
• Hearings on cases from previous agenda
• Hearings on affidavits of non‑compliance
• Hearings on affidavits of compliance

General

The Parks and Recreation Citizens’ Advisory Committee will discuss updates to the Green Turtle Hammock Preserve, the Founders Park Master Plan Phases 2 and 3, and proposed fee changes including a seasonal team fee for the Coral Shores High School Swim and Dive Team. The meeting is advisory and recommendations will be forwarded to the Village Council.

• Green Turtle Hammock Preserve update from Environmental Resources Manager and Cultural Arts Coordinator
• Founders Park Master Plan – Phase 2 and 3 presentation by committee member John Weare
• Discussion of seasonal team fee for Coral Shores High School Swim and Dive Team
• Discussion of special events policies and fees at Founders Park

General

The Village Council will discuss wastewater operations with district and engineering officials and approve a support agreement with Star Controls, Inc. for FY 2025-2026. The meeting will also consider an in-kind penalty project proposal.

• Discussion with wastewater district and engineering officials
• Resolution approving SCADA support services with Star Controls, Inc.
• In-Kind Penalty Project Proposal
• Public comment on general matters
• Village Council communications

Village Council

The Village Council will vote on resolutions approving residential and nonresidential building permit allocations for Q3 2025 and establishing the annual distribution of allocations for 2026. It will also consider multiple ordinances and quasi-judicial items, including a request to change the future land use map from Residential Medium to Mixed Use at 87469 Old Highway, and administrative relief requests from the BPAS for four properties. Second readings are scheduled for ordinances eliminating LPA term limits, amending backing movement standards, workforce housing policy, and BPAS evaluation criteria. An administrative appeal regarding a dwelling unit determination for the Boy Scouts of America property at 73800 Overseas Highway is also on the agenda.

• Approval of Q3 2025 residential building permit allocations (BPAS)
• Approval of Q3 2025 nonresidential building permit allocations
• Annual distribution of BPAS allocations for 2026
• Future land use map amendment from Residential Medium to Mixed Use at 87469 Old Highway (first reading)
• Administrative relief from BPAS for properties at 129 Porto Vista Court, 166 and 170 Sebring Drive, and 110 Sunset Drive

Village Council

The Village Council will consider approving a $20 million revolving line of credit for emergency funds, a 2025 budget amendment, and various capital projects including a new ambulance and boat for the fire department. The meeting will also include updates on canal maintenance and the Founders Park master plan.

• Approval of Centennial Bank Line of Credit up to $20,000,000
• Resolution approving 2025 budget amendment
• Purchase of 2026 Freightliner M2 Type I Ambulance
• Purchase of 2026 28' Contender Boat
• Acceptance of Founders Park Master Plan

Land Acquisition Advisory Committee

The Land Acquisition Advisory Committee will discuss the FY 25/26 village budget, receive an update on Monroe County Land Authority acquisitions, consider a potential land purchase by Anchorage Builders, review a village acquisition letter, and set the date for the next meeting. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Review of FY 25/26 Village Budget
• Monroe County Land Authority Acquisitions Update
• Anchorage Builders Potential Land Acquisition
• Village Acquisition Letter
• Next Meeting Date

General

The Near Shore Water Regulation Citizens’ Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the management of Islamorada’s near shore waters. The body will review updates on slow speed zones and sanctuary regulations, and discuss new items regarding marina swimming and vessel identification.

• Discussion of Commercial Vessel Visualization Identification
• Marina Ordinance prohibiting swimming in marinas
• Whale Harbor Flats “No Motor Zone” markers feedback
• Update on slow speed/minimum wake zone request in Starks Wheel Ditch
• Update on Tavernier Creek Extension of Slow Speed Zone

General

The Parks and Recreation Citizens’ Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on the Founders Park Beach inclusive playground design. Members will also discuss recommended new park fees and special events policies.

• Founders Park Beach inclusive playground design presentation by Playmore Recreational Products
• Discussion of recommended new park fees
• Discussion of special events policies and fees

General

The Village Council will review a preliminary design site plan for the Founders Park baseball field and proposed license and use agreements. The meeting includes presentations from a research professor and a representative from Florida AstroTurf.

• Review of Preliminary Design Site Plan for Founders Park Baseball Field
• Review of Proposed Baseball Field License and Use Agreements
• Presentation by Marco Schiavon, PhD
• Presentation by Wes Allen of Florida AstroTurf

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider and vote on the approval of the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a public comment period, a review of any old business, and standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

• Approval of meeting minutes for September 17, 2025
• Public comment period for residents
• Review of any old business items
• Standard procedural items (call to order, agenda changes, adjournment)

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will consider two ordinances to rezone a property on Overseas Highway from Conservation to Mixed Use and Neighborhood Commercial. The proposals, submitted by Horse Pens LLC, require approval from the State Department of Commerce to take effect.

• Ordinance to amend Future Land Use map to Mixed Use
• Ordinance to amend Official Zoning map to Neighborhood Commercial
• Public hearing on Horse Pens LLC's rezoning request
• Approval of September 15, 2025, meeting minutes
• Property on Overseas Highway, Upper Matecumbe Key

Village Council

The Village Council will discuss the baseball field and consider a resolution to authorize Vice Mayor Don Horton to attend the 2025 Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference in Orlando.

• Discussion of Baseball Field
• Resolution authorizing Vice Mayor Don Horton to attend the Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference

Village Council

The Islamorada Village Council will hold a regular meeting on October 7, 2025, at 5:30 PM at Founders Park Community Center. Key items include a presentation of the final Founders Park Master Plan, a discussion on wastewater system improvements, and a second reading of an ordinance creating a slow speed/minimum wake zone for Starcks Wheel Ditch. The consent agenda contains numerous resolutions approving contracts, grants, and purchases for various village departments.

• Presentation of the final Founders Park Master Plan by project manager Liudmila Fuentes of Miller Legg
• Second reading of ordinance creating a slow speed/minimum wake zone for Starcks Wheel Ditch off Lower Matecumbe Key
• Resolution accepting a $200,000 state grant from FDOT to elevate 2,500 feet of the Overseas Heritage Trail on Lower Matecumbe
• Resolution approving the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-550 XL heavy tow vehicle and other fire rescue equipment
• Resolution accepting a TDC grant for Founders Park pool resurfacing and facility improvements

The Village Council granted an appeal for eight market‑rate dwelling units and 3,456 sq ft of non‑residential space at three Overseas Highway parcels (5‑0 vote). It also approved an appeal recognizing three dwelling units at 107 Carroll Street (5‑0 vote). The full Consent Agenda, covering budget and service contracts, was approved unanimously. Several FY 2025‑26 expenditures and work authorizations were authorized as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved appeal for 8 market‑rate dwelling units and 3,456 sq ft non‑residential floor area (5‑0 vote)
• Approved appeal for 3 dwelling units at 107 Carroll Street (5‑0 vote)
• Approved Consent Agenda tabs 2‑15 and tab 28 (5‑0 vote)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 expenditures with All Aspects Inspection Services LLC
• Approved Work Authorization No. 6 with MT Causley LLC
• Approved FY 2025‑26 purchases from wastewater vendors
• Approved Work Authorization No. 3 with Page Excavating, Inc.
• Approved appointments to the Islamorada Youth Council

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

The Workforce Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Council will meet to discuss the Early Evacuation Units Plan, a proposed housing-related initiative. The council will also consider approving minutes from its September 8, 2025 meeting and receive a staff update on future meeting dates. Public comment may be submitted by email or called in during the meeting.

• Discuss Early Evacuation Units Plan
• Approval of September 8, 2025 minutes
• Public comment via email or phone

General

The Parks and Recreation Citizens’ Advisory Committee will review staff reports regarding fees at Founders Park. The meeting also includes updates on two capital projects.

• Discussion of Founders Park fees for admissions, memberships, rentals, and special events
• Update on the Inclusive Playground Project
• Update on the Pool Resurfacing & Facility Improvement Project

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will convene to approve the minutes from its July 9, 2025, meeting and hear public comment. The agenda includes a consent agenda for the minutes and a report section.

• Approval of July 9, 2025, meeting minutes
• Public comment on Village matters
• Reports, presentations and announcements

General

The Village Council will hold the second budget hearing to adopt a final millage rate and the final budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Two resolutions are up for approval: one setting the property tax rate and one approving the spending plan.

• Resolution adopting a final millage rate for FY 2025-2026
• Resolution adopting the final budget for FY 2025-2026

General

The Local Planning Agency will consider several ordinances, including eliminating term limits for the agency, updating street right‑of‑way maneuvering standards, and changing the land‑use and zoning designations for the property at 87469 Old Highway. The meeting also includes approval of the June 3 2025 minutes and a period for general public comment.

• Ordinance amending Section 30‑103 to eliminate Local Planning Agency term limits
• Ordinance amending Section 30‑851 concerning backing movements within a street right‑of‑way
• Ordinance to amend the Future Land Use Map, changing 87469 Old Highway from Residential Medium (RM) to Mixed Use (MU)
• Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map, changing 87469 Old Highway from Residential Single Family (R‑1) to Highway Commercial (HC)
• Approval of the June 3 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)

Village Council

The Village Council will consider updates to planning service fees and a professional services agreement for a code compliance hearing officer. The meeting also includes several quasi-judicial hearings regarding dwelling unit determinations and the transfer of development rights.

• Resolution to amend the Schedule of Fees and Deposits for Planning and Development Services Applications
• Professional Services Agreement with John J. Hearn for Code Compliance Hearing Officer services
• Administrative appeal of dwelling unit determination for 82925 and 82929 Overseas Hwy
• Request for transfer of five or more hotel/motel units from 81450 Overseas Highway to 82100 Overseas Highway
• Request to remove six conditions of approval for Crooked Palm Distillery at 90184 Overseas Highway

Village Council

The Village Council will discuss next steps for the disposition of the Island Community Church property at 83250 Overseas Highway. The agenda includes a FKAA update on the Plantation Key Transmission Main Replacement, a discussion of the Anglers Way ROW agreement, and several public hearings on ordinances including a slow speed zone, no swimming zones in marinas, and a peafowl feeding ban. Consent items include approvals for a planting project, inclusive playground, camera repairs, solid waste agreement, and purchases. Resolutions cover police service agreement amendment, legal expense reimbursement, insurance renewal, and wastewater purchases.

• Discussion of disposition of Island Community Church at 83250 Overseas Hwy
• Ordinance creating slow speed/minimum wake zone in Starcks Wheel Ditch (first reading)
• Ordinance prohibiting taking and feeding peafowl (first reading)
• Ordinance establishing 20 mph speed zone on Cortez Drive (first reading)
• Resolution approving first amendment to Monroe County Sheriff's police service agreement for FY 2025-2026

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

The Workforce Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Council will meet to discuss an Early Evacuation Units Plan. The meeting also includes a staff update regarding the resignation of the Chair.

• Discussion of Early Evacuation Units Plan
• Staff update on the resignation of the Chair
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 24, 2025 and August 11, 2025

General

The Village Council is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt a tentative budget and millage rate for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. These decisions establish the spending authority and tax rates for the period starting October 1, 2025.

• Resolution Adopting a Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Resolution Adopting a Tentative Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

General

This is a community workshop with only one discussion item: Village Owned Properties. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the council will hear public comment and discuss the topic. The meeting is in-person with virtual participation options.

• Discussion of Village Owned Properties

General

The Parks and Recreation Citizens’ Advisory Committee will review the final draft of the Founders Park Master Plan presented by Miller Legg & Associates. The committee will also discuss park and pool fee structures with input from Founders Park Director Maria Bagiotti and Assistant Director Anne Onsgard. Minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting will be approved, and the next meeting date and agenda will be set.

• Founders Park Master Plan final draft presentation by Miller Legg & Associates
• Discussion of park and pool fees with Maria Bagiotti and Anne Onsgard
• Approval of July 10, 2025 committee minutes
• Public comment period
• Scheduling of future meeting date, time, and agenda

Historic Preservation Commission

This meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review the July 9, 2025, meeting minutes and provide an opportunity for general public comment.

• Approval of July 9, 2025, meeting minutes

General

This is a procedural public information session of the Baseball Field Citizens Task Force. The agenda contains only standard items: call to order, public comment, discussion, and adjournment. No specific rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or other concrete actions are listed for discussion or decision.

Code Compliance Hearing

The Village of Islands will hold a Code Compliance Hearing to review new and existing cases. The meeting includes a hearing for case CERENT20240000376 involving All In Investment Group LLC.

• Hearing for case CERENT20240000376: Islamorada Village of Islands v. All In Investment Group LLC

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

The Workforce Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Council will approve minutes from its February 24 and July 21, 2025 meetings. It will then discuss the plan for allocating 300 affordable housing units. Public comment will be accepted via email or phone before the meeting.

• Approval of meeting minutes for February 24, 2025 and July 21, 2025
• Discussion of plan for allocation of 300 affordable housing units

Village Council

The Village Council meeting will address any outstanding items from Budget Workshop #1 and #2. It will then consider revised budget tables labeled TAB 6 and TAB 13. Public comment is accepted by email before the meeting but will not be read live.

• Review of any items from Workshop #1 and Workshop #2 not previously discussed
• Consideration of Revised TAB 6
• Consideration of Revised TAB 13

Land Acquisition Advisory Committee

The Land Acquisition Advisory Committee will discuss the Florida Forever Boundary Amendment, parcel selection for village acquisition using the FY 24/25 budget, and a review of LAAC properties. The committee will also approve minutes from May 7, 2025, and hear a quarterly activity report.

• Florida Forever Boundary Amendment Update
• Parcel Selection for Village Acquisition - FY 24/25 budget
• Review of LAAC properties - continued
• Quarterly Activity Report

Village Council

The Village Council holds a budget workshop to discuss FY 2024-2025 General Fund projections and FY 2025-2026 preliminary budget summaries. Staff will present revenues and department budgets across all major funds, including General Government, Development Services, Public Safety, Culture and Recreation, Public Works, and Capital Projects. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• FY 2024-2025 General Fund projections review (TAB 5)
• FY 2025-2026 General Fund preliminary budget summaries (TAB 6)
• General Fund revenues overview (TAB 7)
• Department presentations: Planning & Development, Code Compliance, Affordable Housing Fund, Impact Fee Fund, Building Services Fund (TAB 9)
• Capital Project Fund discussion (TAB 13)

Village Council

The Village Council is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss financial operations. The session focuses on the Finance Department, fund reserves, and purchasing procedures.

• Overview of Finance Department and purchasing policies
• Status of pooled cash and Village debt
• Personnel discussion

Village Council

The council will consider a series of resolutions to set non‑ad valorem assessment rates for stormwater, solid waste, and several wastewater service areas for fiscal year 2025‑2026. Each resolution includes approval of the assessment roll and provisions for collection, with an effective date of October 1, 2025. The interim finance director, Hatti Jenkins, will present the proposed rates. No other agenda items are scheduled.

• Resolution approving FY 25-26 Stormwater Services Non‑Ad Valorem Assessment Rate and Roll (Tab 1)
• Resolution approving FY 25-26 Solid Waste Non‑Ad Valorem Assessment Rate and Roll (Tab 2)
• Resolution approving FY 25-26 North Plantation Key Wastewater Non‑Ad Valorem Assessment Rate and Roll (Tab 3)
• Resolution approving FY 25-26 North Plantation Key Woods Corner Wastewater Non‑Ad Valorem Assessment Rate and Roll (Tab 4)
• Resolution approving FY 25-26 Remaining Service Area Phase I Wastewater Non‑Ad Valorem Assessment Rate and Roll (Tab 6)

General

The Near Shore Water Regulation Citizens’ Advisory Committee will meet to discuss holistic management of Islamorada’s near shore waters. The body will receive updates on National Marine Sanctuary Regulations and a Sheriff's Office report.

• Request for Slow Speed/Minimum Wake Zone in Starks Wheel Ditch
• Tavernier Creek Extension of Slow Speed Zone review
• San Pedro Lake signage
• National Marine Sanctuary Regulations update

Village Council

This is a public information session held by the Citizens Budget Task Force, not a Village Council decision meeting. The task force will hear a budget process update and discuss fire rescue, legal fees, and benefits/personnel. Public comment will be accepted.

• Village manager update on the budget process
• Discussion of fire rescue costs and operations
• Discussion of legal fees expenditures
• Discussion of benefits and personnel costs

Village Council

The Village Council holds a land use meeting with first readings of ordinances to create a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program and amend related code sections. Quasi-judicial hearings consider a minor conditional use permit amendment at 73501 Overseas Hwy, a Future Land Use Map change and zoning map change for 76800 Overseas Hwy from residential to mixed use and commercial, a variance at 80951 Old Hwy, and an administrative appeal of a dwelling unit determination for two properties on Upper Matecumbe Key.

• First reading of ordinance to institute a Transfer of Development Rights program (Policy 1-3.1.3)
• First reading of ordinance to amend code Sections 30-504 and 30-506 on transfer procedures and residential density rights
• Public hearing on administrative appeal of minor conditional use permit amendment at 73501 Overseas Hwy
• First reading of ordinances to change Future Land Use Map and Zoning Map for 76800 Overseas Hwy from Residential Conservation to Mixed Use and from Native Residential to Neighborhood Commercial
• Public hearing on variance request for rear yard setback at 80951 Old Hwy

Village Council

The Village Council will adopt a resolution that sets the proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2025‑2026, establishes the rolled‑back rate, and schedules the first and second budget hearings. The council will also approve a series of non‑ad valorem assessment rates and rolls for stormwater, solid waste, and various wastewater service areas for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. Additional items include authorizing contracts and work authorizations for engineering services, IT payroll software, a boating improvement interlocal agreement, and a discussion on amending the animal control ordinance to include peacocks.

• Resolution determining proposed millage rate for FY 2025‑2026 and setting budget hearing dates
• Approval of stormwater, solid waste, and multiple wastewater non‑ad valorem assessment rates and rolls for FY 25‑26
• Work authorization with WSP USA, Inc. for Lower Matecumbe Culverts construction engineering inspections
• Resolution approving annual subscription fees from Paychex for HRIS and payroll software
• Interlocal agreement with Monroe County for the Boating Improvement Project for FY 2025‑2026

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

The Workforce Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Council will meet to discuss the allocation of 300 affordable units. The body will also discuss its work plan for the upcoming year.

• Discussion of allocation plan for 300 affordable units
• Discussion of work plan for the upcoming year
• Approval of February 24, 2025, and June 16, 2025, meeting minutes

General

The Village Council will receive a task force overview and presentations from five task force members. The meeting includes a general public comment and Q&A session.

• Taskforce Overview by Ron Saunders
• Presentation by Dr. Larry Dalton
• Presentation by Joe Jiovenetta
• Presentation by Elizabeth Jolin
• Presentations by Joseph Roth and Stephanie Scuderi

General

The Parks and Recreation Citizens’ Advisory Committee will meet to discuss Founders Park baseball field operations and staff reports regarding park and pool fees. The meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2025, at 5:00pm.

• Approval of March 11, 2025 and May 20, 2025 Committee Minutes
• Discussion on Founders Park baseball field operations
• Staff report on park and pool fees

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

The Workforce Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Council holds a regular meeting with routine organizational items: electing a chair and vice chair, approving prior meeting minutes, and discussing a work plan for the upcoming year. No specific funding, project approvals, or ordinances are on the agenda.

• Elect chair and vice chair for the committee
• Approval of February 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Planning director review of previous committee work
• Discuss work plan for upcoming year

Village Council

The Village Council will discuss and decide whether to continue Freebee service, a community transit program. It will also hear an update on the Comprehensive Plan and provide input on a baseball field at Founders Park. Quasi-judicial items include a major conditional use for boat sales at 73501 Overseas Highway, a land use map amendment on Windley Key, and ordinance amendments to workforce-housing standards and building permit allocation criteria.

• Discussion and decision on continuing Freebee service
• Major Conditional Use for boat dealership at Boater's World (73501 Overseas Highway)
• Second reading: Future Land Use Map amendment on Windley Key from Residential Medium to Mixed Use
• Ordinance amending workforce-affordable housing standards (Policy 3.2.1.2)
• Ordinance amending building permit allocation evaluation criteria (Section 30-476)

General

The Village Council is holding a legislative workshop to review current updates and upcoming priorities. Ryan Matthews from GrayRobinson will provide the update via Zoom.

• Legislative Update and Upcoming Priorities discussion

Village Council

The Village Council will vote on a resolution establishing the estimated solid waste assessment rate for the coming fiscal year and consider a list of transportation project recommendations for submission to the Florida Department of Transportation. Other items include a slow-speed wake zone at Starck's Wheel Ditch, a new FDOT lease at Mile Marker 84, and a mediated settlement with a resident. Council will also hear updates on transit, the FKAA water project, and a compensation study.

• Preliminary rate resolution for FY 2025-2026 solid waste assessment
• Resolution listing village transportation project recommendations for FDOT submission
• Work authorization for design and permitting of slow speed/minimum wake zone at Starck's Wheel Ditch
• New lease agreement with FDOT for bayside right-of-way at Mile Marker 84, Parcel 489
• Mediated settlement agreement with Mark Gregg regarding a Fluedra claim

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings on four ordinances: two establishing a Transfer of Development Rights program and two rezoning a property at 76800 Overseas Highway from Residential Conservation to Mixed Use and from Native Residential to Neighborhood Commercial. The meeting also includes election of chair and vice chair, approval of previous minutes, and other administrative items.

• Public hearing on Ordinance amending Policy 1-3.1.3 to institute a Transfer of Development Rights program
• Public hearing on Ordinance amending Code Sections 30-504 and 30-506 regarding Transfer of Development Rights procedures
• Public hearing on Ordinance to change Future Land Use Map from Residential Conservation (RC) to Mixed Use (MU) at 76800 Overseas Highway
• Public hearing on Ordinance to change Zoning Map from Native Residential (NR) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) at 76800 Overseas Highway
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the Local Planning Agency

General

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will consider a summer operations update including increased fees for non-residents and a zero-tolerance alcohol policy. The committee will also elect a chair, receive updates on the Coral Shores High School baseball field and the Founders Dog Park dedication to Mike Forster.

• Summer Operations Update: Increased fees for non-residents, zero tolerance for alcohol, weekend police detail
• Coral Shores High School Baseball Field Update
• Founders Dog Park Dedication to Mike Forster
• Committee Chair Elections
• Program reports: Keys Kids Swim, Special Olympics, Summer Camps

Code Compliance Hearing

The Village of Islamorada Code Compliance Hearing will address three new cases: one against All In Investment Group LLC and two against MBE Islamorada Inc. No details on the alleged violations are provided in the agenda. The hearing also includes sections for continued cases and compliance affidavits, but those are empty.

• New case: Islamorada v. All In Investment Group LLC (CERENT20240000376)
• New case: Islamorada v. MBE Islamorada Inc (CEZONE20250000027)
• New case: Islamorada v. MBE Islamorada Inc. (CEPM20240000324)

Village Council

The Village Council will consider a resolution to award three affordable housing unit allocations to Habitat for Humanity for a development off Wrenn Street. It will also hold second readings on ordinances to change the future land use map and zoning map for a parcel on Upper Matecumbe Key from residential to mixed use and highway commercial. Additionally, the council is scheduled to approve a contract with Holiday Lightscapes, Inc. for holiday decorations.

• Resolution to modify Resolution No. 24-08-77, authorizing 3 affordable housing allocations to Habitat for Humanity for a development off Wrenn Street
• Second reading: ordinance to amend Future Land Use Map for parcel 00404730-000000 on Upper Matecumbe Key from Residential Medium to Mixed Use
• Second reading: ordinance to amend Official Zoning Map for same parcel from Settlers Residential to Highway Commercial
• Resolution approving agreement with Holiday Lightscapes, Inc. for holiday decorations

The Village Council approved an amendment to the Future Land Use Map changing the parcel from Residential Medium to Mixed Use with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved an amendment to the Official Zoning Map changing the same parcel from Settlers Residential to Highway Commercial, also 4‑0. The Council authorized three affordable‑housing allocations for Habitat for Humanity, with the units reverting to the Village if unused by May 31 2028, passing 5‑0. Finally, the Council approved a three‑year holiday decorations contract with Holiday Lightscapes, Inc., also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved amendment of Future Land Use Map for parcel 00404730‑000000 from Residential Medium to Mixed Use (4‑0)
• Approved amendment of Official Zoning Map for parcel 00404730‑000000 from Settlers Residential to Highway Commercial (4‑0)
• Authorized three affordable‑housing unit allocations for Habitat for Humanity, reverting if unused by May 31 2028 (5‑0)
• Approved agreement with Holiday Lightscapes, Inc. for holiday decorations (5‑0)

Village Council

The Village Council will discuss infrastructure updates, including the Founders Park boat ramp and a water main project. The body is deciding on budget amendments, fire department equipment purchases, and a special assessment for canal maintenance.

• Initial assessment for operation and maintenance costs for Canal 147 restoration
• Purchase of a 2027/8 Sutphen F Series Program Pumper Truck
• First Budget Amendment for FY2024-2025
• Extension of completion date to September 30, 2026, for Founders Park Beach Inclusive Playground
• Appointment of Sheila Denoncourt as Deputy Village Manager

The council unanimously approved new appointments to village committees and adopted the consent agenda, which included a janitorial services amendment, surplus property disposals, an emergency lighting purchase, and an emergency‑management consulting contract. It also approved a first amendment to the FY2024‑2025 budget and a grant amendment extending the completion date for the Founders Park beach inclusive playground. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Village Committee appointments, 5‑0
• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes, janitorial amendment, surplus property disposal, surplus vehicle disposal, emergency lighting purchase, emergency‑management consulting contract), 5‑0
• Approved First Budget Amendment for FY2024‑2025, 5‑0
• Approved First Amendment to Grant Agreement with Monroe County/TDC for Founders Park beach inclusive playground, 5‑0

General

The Near Shore Water Regulation Citizens Advisory Committee will discuss updates on enforcement, holistic management strategies, national marine sanctuary regulations, and requests for slow-speed zones. New items include charters operating out of residential areas and a signage request for San Pedro Lake.

• Update from Sheriff's Office on enforcement
• Discussion of holistic management for Islamorada's nearshore waters
• Update on slow speed/minimum wake zone request in Starks Wheel Ditch
• Update on Tavernier Creek extension of slow speed zone
• New item: charters operating out of residential areas

Historic Preservation Commission

The Islamorada Historic Preservation Commission will consider approval of March meeting minutes, acknowledge Village Council liaison Deb Gillis, and receive updates on newly condensed 'Most Endangered Potential Historic' lists and a plaque design. The meeting is largely procedural with informational items.

• Approve minutes from March 12, 2025 meeting
• Acknowledge appointment of Council Member Deb Gillis as Village Council liaison
• Distribution of newly condensed 'Most Endangered Potential Historic' lists
• Plaque design update
• Check-in with commissioner reviewing old HPC records

The commission approved the February 12 meeting minutes without opposition. Commissioners turned in a mastersheet to remove selected properties from the Most Endangered Potentially Historic list. The recording secretary will conduct a full Village computer search for the plaque design artwork. The meeting was adjourned unopposed and a tentative next meeting date of April 9, 2025 was set.

• Approved February 12 meeting minutes (unopposed)
• Removed selected properties from Most Endangered Potentially Historic list
• Recording Secretary to conduct full Village computer search for plaque design
• Adjourned meeting (unopposed)
• Tentative next meeting set for April 9, 2025

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including land use and zoning amendments for a specific property. The body will also discuss updates to building permit allocation criteria and workforce-affordable housing standards.

• Proposed Future Land Use Map change from Residential Conservation (RC) to Mixed Use (MU) for 76800 Overseas Hwy
• Proposed Zoning Map change from Native Residential (NR) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) for 76800 Overseas Hwy
• Ordinance to amend Sec 30-476 Building Permit Allocation Evaluation Criteria and Award
• Ordinance to amend Policy 3.2.1.2 regarding Workforce-Affordable Housing standards
• Election of Chair

Village Council

The Village Council will hold second readings on ordinances to rezone two Windley Key parcels from residential to mixed-use and highway commercial, allowing potential development. The council will also consider an administrative appeal of a vacation rental license denial, approve first-quarter building permit allocations for residential and nonresidential projects, and make a final selection for the Village Manager position.

• Second reading of ordinances to amend Future Land Use and Zoning Maps for Windley Cove, LLC parcel (RE# 00405350-000000) from Residential Medium/Mixed-Use and Residential Single-Family/Highway Commercial
• Second reading of ordinances to amend Future Land Use and Zoning Maps for Windley Isles, LLC parcel (RE# 00405360-000000) similarly
• Administrative appeal PLADA20240251 by Barton W Smith for 81641 Old Hwy concerning denial of a vacation rental license
• Approval of 1st Quarter 2025 Residential Market Rate Building Permit System Allocations (BPAS)
• Approval of 1st Quarter 2025 Nonresidential Building Permit Allocations and final selection of Village Manager

The council appointed Ron Saunders as Village Manager with a unanimous 5‑0 vote and authorized the mayor to sign his employment contract, also by a 5‑0 vote. It upheld the denial of a vacation‑rental license for 81641 Old Hwy (5‑0). The council approved residential and non‑residential building permit allocations for the first quarter of 2025. Four ordinance amendments changing future land‑use and zoning designations for Windley Cove and Windley Isles parcels were each approved with a 4‑0 vote and one abstention.

• Uphold denial of vacation‑rental license for 81641 Old Hwy (5‑0)
• Approve 1st Quarter 2025 residential building permit allocations (4‑1)
• Approve 1st Quarter 2025 non‑residential building permit allocations (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approve Windley Cove future land‑use map amendment from RM to MU (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approve Windley Cove zoning map amendment from R‑1 to HC (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approve Windley Isles future land‑use map amendment from RM to MU (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approve Windley Isles zoning map amendment from R‑1 to HC (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Appoint Ron Saunders as Village Manager and authorize mayor to sign his contract (both 5‑0)

Code Compliance Hearing

The Village Board will hold a code compliance hearing on April 8, 2025. A new case (CERENT20240000276) involving Islamorada Village of Islands and Capital V Islamorada LLC will be heard. The board will also consider follow‑up hearings on prior cases, affidavits of compliance or non‑compliance, requests for further action, and any defaults.

• New hearing: case CERENT20240000276 – Islamorada Village vs. Capital V Islamorada LLC
• Hearings on cases from previous agenda
• Hearings on affidavits of non‑compliance
• Hearings on affidavits of compliance
• Requests for further action and affidavits of default

The hearing officer approved Michael W. Hurley's request to extend the compliance deadline for the property at 168 Indian Mound Trail. The new compliance date is set for March 3, 2025. Two other scheduled hearings were postponed.

• Postponed hearing CEBDGC20240000222 (Yanko E Gonzalez) (postponed)
• Postponed hearing CERENT20240000276 (Capital V Islamorada LLC) (postponed)
• Extended compliance deadline for 168 Indian Mound Trail to March 3, 2025 (granted)

Village Council

The Village Council will hold a public hearing on a second reading of an ordinance creating Chapter 4 of the Village Code to regulate animals and animal owners. They will also hear a presentation on a proposed new special assessment for Canal 147 residents on Lower Matecumbe Key and interview finalists for the Village Manager position. Other items include resolutions on a canal culvert restoration project, repealing the charitable giving policy, and a consent agenda with a change order for the Green Turtle Hammock Preserve Pavilion, a refund to Cheeca Lodge, and ratification of a firefighter collective bargaining agreement.

• Second reading of ordinance creating Chapter 4 'Animals' of the Village Code
• Presentation on proposed new special assessment for Canal 147 residents, Lower Matecumbe Key
• Resolution to repeal previous contractor selection and approve LPS Contracting for Lower Matecumbe Culverts Canal Restoration Project
• Consent agenda: change order for Green Turtle Hammock Preserve Pavilion project with Native Construction
• Consent agenda: ratification of collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 4374

The Village Council approved a collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 4374, a refund to Cheeca Lodge, purchases from Ferguson Waterworks, and ratified the agreement, all by a 5‑0 vote on the consent agenda. The council also amended the March 18 minutes (5‑0) and repealed and re‑approved the Lower Matecumbe Canal restoration contract with LPS (5‑0). The charitable giving policy was repealed by a 4‑1 vote.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 4374 (5-0)
• Approved refund to Cheeca Lodge for overcharged wastewater (5-0)
• Approved FY 24‑25 purchases from Ferguson Waterworks (5-0)
• Amended March 18 minutes to note council member disagreement (5-0)
• Repealed Resolution 25‑02‑13 and approved LPS Contracting for canal restoration (5-0)
• Repealed charitable giving policy (4-1)
• Directed staff to bring resolution for Canal 147 special assessment to May 6 meeting
• Directed staff to explore feasibility of second boat ramp at Plantation Yacht Harbor

Village Council

The Village Council will discuss the Village Manager selection process and policies for complaints against charter members. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure and maintenance contracts, including a feasibility study for a vessel exclusion zone.

• Feasibility study for a vessel exclusion zone at Sunset Drive Beach with WSP USA, Inc.
• Replacement of Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina Tiki Hut decking with Tropical Home Construction Contracting LLC
• Three-year agreement with Forerunner Industries, Inc. for floodplain management and resiliency software
• Turf and landscape maintenance agreement renewal with the Florida Department of Transportation
• Expansion of access control system for wastewater stations with Integrated Fire and Security Solutions

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a routine meeting with mostly procedural items. They will approve minutes from February, receive updates on the 'Most Endangered Potential Historic' lists, and discuss a plaque design update. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve minutes from February 12 meeting
• Commissioners submit updates to 'Most Endangered Potential Historic' lists
• Plaque design update discussion

General

The Parks and Recreation Citizens’ Advisory Committee will meet to review committee minutes and hear presentations on Founders Park updates, including a master plan and a proposed breakwater and nature viewing area.

• Review of October 23, 2024 committee minutes
• Founders Park Master Plan Update presentation
• Founders Park Breakwater & Nature Viewing Area presentation
• High School Swim & Dive Team Achievements
• Wall of Fame Presentation

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

The Workforce Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Council will meet to conduct internal business and review the Workforce Affordable Housing Plan. The meeting includes the election of a Vice Chair and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Approval of September 16, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of Workforce Affordable Housing Plan

Historic Preservation Commission

The Islamorada Historic Preservation Commission will meet on February 12, 2025 to consider several agenda items. Old business includes a question about meeting at historic sites under Sunshine Laws, an action plan for the 2026 calendar, and updates to the plaque design. New business focuses on logging updates to the "Most Endangered Historical" list and setting the date for the next meeting.

• Can the HPC meet at potentially historic sites without violating Sunshine Laws?
• Action plan for the 2026 HPC calendar
• Update on HPC plaque design modifications
• Log updates to the "Most Endangered Historical" list
• Determine date for the next HPC meeting

Code Compliance Hearing

The Village of Islands Code Compliance Board will hear cases involving Yanko E Gonzalez and Capital V Islamorada LLC, as well as a request to extend a compliance deadline for the Hurley property.

• Hearing: Islamorada Village of Islands Vs. Yanko E Gonzalez
• Hearing: Islamorada Village of Islands Vs. Capital V Islamorada LLC
• Hearing: Request To Extend Compliance Deadline (Hurley)
• Hearings on Affidavits of Non-Compliance
• Hearings on Affidavits of Compliance

Village Council

The Village Council will vote on appointing Alan Cohen as interim village manager, a key leadership change. The council also discusses potential regulations on fireworks, holiday lights, and mobile/manufactured homes, and considers a zoning map amendment for three parcels on Plantation Key from Village Center to Neighborhood Commercial. Consent items include funding for the Lower Matecumbe Canals Culvert Restoration Project and expansion of the surveillance camera system to wastewater stations.

• Appointment of Alan Cohen as interim village manager (Resolution XI.C)
• Zoning map amendment for three parcels on Plantation Key from Village Center to Neighborhood Commercial (Quasi-Judicial A)
• Ordinance creating Chapter 4 'Animals' code (Ordinance A)
• Resolution approving RFP 24-19 for Lower Matecumbe Canals Culvert Restoration Project with Adventure Environmental, Inc. (Resolution XI.A)
• Resolution approving amendment to expand surveillance camera system to wastewater stations (Consent C)

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings regarding ordinances to amend the Transfer of Development Rights program. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Public hearing on Ordinance amending Code Sections 30-504 and 30-506 regarding Transfer of Development Rights for residential dwelling units and density
• Public hearing on Ordinance amending Policy 1-3.1.3 to institute a program for Transfer of Development Rights
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

Land Acquisition Advisory Committee

The Land Acquisition Advisory Committee will discuss the Less‑Than‑Fee program, hold a ribbon‑cutting ceremony for the Glynn Family Preserve, and review properties under its jurisdiction. The committee will also set the date for its next meeting and approve minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting.

• Discussion of the Less‑Than‑Fee acquisition program
• Ribbon‑cutting ceremony for the Glynn Family Preserve
• Review of LAAC‑owned properties
• Approval of meeting minutes from 11/12/24

General

The Village Council is meeting to appoint a new councilmember to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former Councilmember Pinder. The council will also hold a discussion regarding an interim Village Manager.

• Appointment to fill Council seat vacancy (replacing Councilmember Pinder)
• Discussion regarding Interim Village Manager

General

The Near Shore Water Regulation Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to discuss updates and new items. Key discussions include holistic management for near shore waters, updates on National Marine Sanctuary regulations, and slow speed zone requests for Starks Wheel Ditch and Tavernier Creek. No decisions are expected; the meeting is for discussion and information exchange.

• Discussion of holistic management for Islamorada's near shore waters (new item)
• Update on National Marine Sanctuary regulations
• Update on Papa Joe's Access
• Update on request for slow speed/minimum wake zone in Starks Wheel Ditch
• Update on Tavernier Creek extension of slow speed zone (in review)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will introduce Emily Hernandez as the Planner/Liaison. Members may provide updates on properties proposed for the historic designation list.

• Introduction of Emily Hernandez, Planner/Liaison
• Updates on properties proposed for the historic designation list
• Approval of December 11, 2024, meeting minutes

Code Compliance Hearing

The Village of Islamorada Code Compliance Hearing will hear two new cases on January 14, 2025. No details on the nature of the violations are provided in the agenda. The remainder of the agenda is procedural, covering previous cases and affidavits.

• Case CEZONE20240000354: Islamorada v. MM 80 Holdings LLC
• Case CERENT20240000276: Islamorada v. Capital V Islamorada LLC

General

The Village Council will consider an ordinance to extend the temporary moratorium on accepting new market-rate residential building permit allocation system (BPAS) applications. Other items include a first reading of a Future Land Use Map change from Residential Medium to Mixed Use for a parcel on Upper Matecumbe Key, an administrative appeal of a vacation rental license denial at 81641 Old Hwy, and three requests for administrative relief from the BPAS for properties on Hibiscus Street. The Council will also discuss appointment of an interim village manager.

• Extension of moratorium on building permit allocations (BPAS)
• Administrative appeal of vacation rental license denial at 81641 Old Hwy
• First reading of Future Land Use Map amendment from RM to MU for parcel 00404730-000000
• First reading of Zoning Map amendment from SR to HC for same parcel
• Three requests for administrative relief from BPAS at 169, 171, and 267 Hibiscus Street

Village Council

The Islamorada Village Council will hold a regular meeting on January 7, 2025, at 5:30 PM. They will vote on several resolutions, including a final budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-2024, the purchase of two Nutanix server blocks and two Cisco network switches for cloud upgrade and disaster recovery, and the ranking of a compensation classification study RFP. Additionally, the council will discuss a proposed vessel exclusion zone at Sunset Drive Beach and hear presentations on LiDAR mapping and a near shore water regulations committee report.

• Purchase of two Nutanix server blocks and two Cisco network switches from SHI International Corp. for cloud server upgrade and disaster recovery
• Final budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-2024
• Purchase of a 2025 Ford Explorer for the Building Department by piggybacking Florida Sheriff's Association contract
• Ranking of RFP 24-18 for compensation classification and job study
• Discussion on proposed Sunset Drive Beach Vessel Exclusion Zone and next steps