Martin County public meetings in 2024
133 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Health Care Review Board
The Martin County Health Care Review Board will consider a member-at-large application, approve minutes, and review hospital accounts including approvals, disapprovals, and physician accounts. The meeting is routine and procedural with no major policy decisions expected.
- Review of member-at-large application and selection
- Hospital account approvals and disapprovals
- Hospital physician account approvals
- Hospital/Physician Recap Report/H.C.R.A.
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Community Redevelopment Agency will review current capital projects and a project completion report for 9128 SE Bridge Road. The board will also consider revised meeting dates for 2025.
- Capital projects review
- Investment program project completion at 9128 SE Bridge Road
- Revision of 2025 CRA Board meeting dates
Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee will review and vote on a request to approve a commercial building with a reduced frontage buildout of 67.5 feet and parking placement of 24.66 feet from the property line, which does not meet standard setbacks. The committee will also approve meeting dates for 2025 and discuss the selection of a chair and vice chair.
- Alternative compliance request for 3301 SW Mapp Road (reduced setbacks)
- Approval of August 26, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review and approval of 2025 meeting dates
- Discussion on 2025 Chair and Vice Chair selection
- Project updates for RIPPLE and Cornell Ave Streetscape
Historic Preservation Board
The Historic Preservation Board will review several items including a revised board brochure and the May 2025 calendar. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding NAC meeting dates and the selection of the 2025 Chair and Vice Chair.
- Review of November 18, 2024 minutes
- Historic Preservation Board brochure revised draft
- May 2025 calendar review
- NAC meeting dates presentation
- Selection of 2025 Chair and Vice Chair
Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The committee will review the October 16, 2024, meeting minutes and discuss new business regarding Monrovia lighting. The agenda also includes updates on ongoing projects.
- Approval of October 16, 2024, meeting minutes
- New business: Monrovia lighting (25-0432)
- Old business: Project updates (25-0434)
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee
The Martin County Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee will hear presentations on Career Connect, receive updates from advisory members and specialty courts, and review overdose and Narcan statistics. A discussion on Opioid Settlement Funds is also scheduled. The meeting includes public comment periods.
- Presentation by Career Connect - Gina Masters
- Updates from Advisory Members
- Overdose and Narcan Statistics for Martin County
- Opioid Settlement Funds discussion
- Specialty Court Updates
Tourist Development Council
The Tourist Development Council will meet to review unfinished business and new action items. The agenda includes financial reports and updates from the Arts Council of Martin County, the Treasure Coast Sports Commission, and the Marine Industry.
- Financial report by Shannon McCarthy
- Arts Council of Martin County update
- Treasure Coast Sports Commission update
- Marine Industry update
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will hold discussions on a local bill request for inmate medical costs and a future fire station analysis. They will also consider numerous consent agenda items including land-use amendments, conservation land acquisition, and redevelopment agency appointments. Several proclamations and retirements are scheduled. No public hearings are listed on the agenda.
- Local bill request regarding inmate medical costs (DEPT-3)
- Future fire station analysis (DEPT-5)
- Initiate amendment to Future Land Use Map at SE Willoughby Blvd and SE Coral Lakes Way for utility improvements
- Acquire two acres in Palm Beach Heights for conservation for $15,000
- Appointments to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board (CRA)
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Local Planning Agency
The Martin County Local Planning Agency will review a quasi‑judicial request to approve a major final site plan. The plan proposes a 5,537‑square‑foot convenience store with 12 fueling stations on a 2.29‑acre parcel at the southwest corner of SW Locks Road and SW Kanner Highway in Stuart. The request also includes a Certificate of Public Facilities Reservation.
- Approval of major final site plan for a 5,537‑sq ft convenience store with 12 fuel stations on a 2.29‑acre site at SW Locks Road & SW Kanner Highway, including a Certificate of Public Facilities Reservation
Golden Gate Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The Golden Gate Neighborhood Advisory Committee will first record any conflicts of interest. It will then receive updates on the Golden Gate Investment Program, discuss proposed meeting dates for 2025, consider alternative compliance matters, and hear project updates. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.
- Disclosure of conflicts of interest
- Investment program updates
- Proposed 2025 meeting dates
- Alternative compliance discussion
- Project updates
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency will review a capital projects report and an investment program application. The board will also consider the 2025 meeting schedule and a project completion report for 3485 SE Dixie Highway.
- Investment program application for 11690 SE Dixie Hwy, Hobe Sound CRA
- Project completion report for 3485 SE Dixie Highway
- Capital projects review
- Approval of 2025 CRA board meeting dates
Public Art Advisory Committee
The committee will consider approval of minutes, then discuss ARTSFEST 2025 Centennial Murals call to artists, set 2025 meeting dates, and review FY 2025 capital, operating and maintenance budgets for the AIPP program. They will also consider a draft of the 2025-26 AIPP Program Manual and receive project updates.
- Approve minutes of September 23, 2024
- Discuss ARTSFEST 2025 Centennial Murals call to artists
- Approve 2025 Public Art Advisory Committee meeting dates
- Review FY 2025 AIPP capital, operating and maintenance budgets
- Consider draft 2025-26 AIPP Program Manual
Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee will approve September meeting minutes, set 2025 meeting dates, elect a chair and vice chair for 2025, discuss adding mosaic tile benches and bike racks proposed by the Rio Civic Club, and receive an update on Dixie Hwy Streetscape, Civic Center Property Redevelopment, and Crosswalks.
- Approval of minutes from September 26, 2024
- Approval of 2025 meeting dates
- Election of 2025 Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion of mosaic tile benches and bike racks by Rio Civic Club
- Update on Rio CRA projects: Dixie Hwy Streetscape, Civic Center Property Redevelopment, Crosswalks
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board is scheduled to approve the minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting and hold a public comment period.
- Approval of September 19, 2024 minutes
Library Board of Trustees
The Martin County Library Board of Trustees meets for a routine agenda: approving October minutes, hearing a report from Friends of the MCLS, and discussing old business such as volunteer hours and the work plan. New business consists of an update on the Martin Reads program. The meeting is primarily procedural with no major policy or budget items.
- Approval of October 16, 2024 meeting minutes
- Report from Friends of the MCLS, Inc. by President Sheila Leach
- Update on Martin Reads program from coordinator Kiana Kelly
- Trustee volunteer hours report
- Work plan and advocacy review
Board of County Commissioners
The Martin County Commission meets to vote on a revised final site plan for a 2,417-square-foot bank building with drive-through lanes at 4110 NW Federal Highway in Jensen Beach. Other action items include granting an underground easement to FPL in Palm City, accepting a utility lift station deed on Salerno Road, and approving a local bill request for inmate medical costs. The meeting includes routine consent items and board appointments.
- Revised final site plan for West Jensen PUD Phase 1B, Parcel 12.7 – bank with drive-through at 4110 NW Federal Highway
- Underground easement to Florida Power & Light for overhead power line burial on county property in Palm City
- Acceptance of warranty deed for utility lift station property on Salerno Road from Hunter Lakes LLC
- Local bill request for 2025 legislative session on county jail inmate medical costs
- Appointments to Golden Gate, Hobe Sound, and Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committees
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Historic Preservation Board
The board will consider approval of minutes from September 18, 2024, and discuss new business items including the 2024 annual report, a board brochure, and setting 2025 meeting dates. Public comment will be heard. No zoning or financial decisions are on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from September 18, 2024
- Discussion of 2024 Annual Report
- Review of Historic Preservation Board brochure
- Setting 2025 meeting dates
- Public comment period
Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee will receive presentations from the Boys & Girls Club, The Cove at Hobe Sound, Oblivious Holdings (mixed-use), and Floridays RV Park. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes, set 2025 meeting dates, and elect a chair and vice-chair. As an advisory body, it discusses and recommends but does not make final decisions.
- Presentation: HS Boys & Girls Club
- Presentation: The Cove at Hobe Sound concept
- Presentation: Oblivious Holdings – mixed-use development
- Presentation: Floridays RV Park
- 2025 chair & vice-chair elections and meeting dates
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to receive updates on Live Local growth management and the Community Land Trust. The session includes training on public records and Sunshine State Law. Staff will provide updates on S.H.I.P. and CDBG programs.
- Live Local Update- Growth Management
- Community Land Trust (CLT) update by Jesse Nasianceno
- Public Records and Sunshine State Law training
- State Housing Initiatives Partnership (S.H.I.P) service numbers
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) update
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing to consider adopting updated architectural design standards for all six Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) areas. Other public hearings include an amendment to Planned Mixed-Use Village regulations for the Newfield project and a comprehensive plan text amendment for Martin Commerce Park. The consent agenda includes several routine items, such as fine reductions, a lease amendment for the Children's Museum, and a settlement agreement involving the Sheriff's Office and Armor Health.
- Public hearing on amending Community Redevelopment Code architectural design standards (PH-2)
- Public hearing on amending Planned Mixed-Use Village regulations for Newfield/Pineland Prairie project (PH-3)
- Legislative public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Martin Commerce Park (PH-4)
- Approval of settlement agreement between Martin County, Sheriff's Office, Armor Health, and Martin Memorial Medical Center (CNST-14)
- Lease amendment for Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast to add 0.89 acres for a planetarium (CNST-9)
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Animal Care and Control Oversight Board
The Animal Care and Control Oversight Board will discuss adopting a new resolution updating civil penalties, fines, and fees for animal control violations, licensing, and vaccinations. The board will also hear a presentation from the Florida Department of Health on rabies tracking, nominate officers for 2025, set 2025 meeting dates, and receive an update on the TVNR program.
- Resolution to rescind prior Resolution 15-11.19 and adopt new schedule of civil penalties, fines, rules, and regulations for animal control violations (Agenda Item 24-1175)
- Presentation by Florida Department of Health on tracking and reporting rabies cases
- Nomination of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
- Proposal to adopt 2025 meeting dates: April 3 and November 6
- TVNR update from Sheriff's Office representative
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency will consider a quasi-judicial request to rezone a 51.20-acre property to Planned Unit Development for a 13-lot residential project. The body will also hold a public hearing to adopt an ordinance amending architectural design standards for Community Redevelopment Areas.
- Approve minutes from October 3 and 17, 2024
- Consider zoning change for Preserve at Loblolly North (RE-1/2A to PUD)
- Public hearing to adopt ordinance amending architectural design standards
- Quasi-judicial procedures for specific site applications
- Approve minutes from October 3 and 17, 2024
Jensen Beach Neighborhood Advisory Committee
This meeting of the Jensen Beach Neighborhood Advisory Committee is mostly procedural. Members will approve minutes from September, elect a chair and vice-chair, and set meeting dates for 2025. Staff updates and miscellaneous discussion are also on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from September 4, 2024
- Election of chair and vice-chair
- Setting 2025 meeting dates
- Staff updates and miscellaneous discussion
Public Safety Coordinating Council
The Public Safety Coordinating Council will meet to receive updates from law enforcement, judicial, and probation agencies. The body will discuss new business regarding opioid settlement funds and specialized courts.
- Opioid Settlement Funds
- Mental Health Court/Drug Court
- Reach and Civil Citation
- Prevention Update
- Updates from Sheriff's Office and Jail
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Community Redevelopment Agency will review proposed architectural design standards and the Construction Management at Risk project delivery method. The body will also receive the FY 2024 4th quarter and marketing reports, along with a capital projects review.
- Proposed Architectural Design Standards (Item 25-0199)
- Construction Management at Risk project delivery method (Item 25-0241)
- FY 2024 4th Quarter Report (Item 25-0198)
- FY 2024 Marketing and Communications Report (Item 25-0240)
- Capital Projects Review (Item 25-0197)
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to review a variance request for a property in the A-2 Agricultural District. The board will also vote on the approval of minutes from the July 25, 2024 meeting.
- Variance request for Donald E. and Bonnie D. Cotton to reduce west side property line setback from 25 feet to 15.5 feet for an existing accessory building
Airport Noise Advisory Committee
The Martin County Airport Noise Advisory Committee will review operational and noise data from the second and third quarters of 2024 and discuss the Residential Sound Insulation Program. The committee is also expected to approve minutes from a previous meeting.
- Review of 2024 Q2 and Q3 airport operations and noise reports
- Discussion on the Residential Sound Insulation Program
- Approval of April 25, 2024, committee minutes
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a series of legislative public hearings to consider text amendments to multiple elements of the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan based on the 2024 Evaluation and Appraisal Report. The body is also reviewing routine contracts and interlocal agreements.
- Public hearings for Comprehensive Plan amendments covering transportation, housing, coastal management, and sanitary sewer services
- Interlocal Agreement with Town of Jupiter Island for Gomez/Pettway potable water mains installation
- Approval of a Deed of Agricultural Easement for 846.41 acres from Becker B-14 Grove, Ltd.
- Contract and fee schedule for the Martin County Health Department for fiscal year 2024-2025
- Naming of the renovated Bootcamp Gym after Sheriff William D. Snyder
🗳️ How they voted — 9 divided votes
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency will vote on the minutes from its September 12 and September 19, 2024 meetings. It will review quasi‑judicial procedures and consider three pending applications: a Highpointe PUD zoning amendment that removes a 19.54‑acre site and adds six single‑family lots; a Camp Valor PUD zoning change for a 19.54‑acre campground at 9405 SW Kansas Avenue; and an amendment to Land Development Regulation 24‑05, Article 11 for Planned Mixed‑Use Villages.
- Approve minutes from September 12, 2024 (Agenda Item MINU-1).
- Approve minutes from September 19, 2024 (Agenda Item MINU-2).
- Highpointe PUD zoning amendment (NPH-1) to remove the 19.54‑acre Camp Valor site and add six single‑family lots on the 301.46‑acre property at SW Pratt Whitney Road and SW Bulldog Way.
- Camp Valor PUD zoning agreement and master/final site plan (NPH-2) to change zoning of the 19.54‑acre campground at 9405 SW Kansas Avenue.
- Amendment to Land Development Regulation 24‑05, Article 11 (Planned Mixed‑Use Village) (NPH-3) proposed by the Growth Management Department.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Martin County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, October 17, 2024 in the Growth Management Conference Room. The agenda includes approval of the September 19, 2024 minutes, a public comment period limited to three minutes, and discussion of new and old business items. The board will also set the date for its next meeting.
- Approval of September 19, 2024 minutes
- Public comment period (limit three minutes)
- Discussion of new business
- Discussion of old business
- Set date for next meeting
Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The committee will meet to discuss CRA architectural design standards and project updates. The body will also determine meeting dates for 2025.
- CRA architectural design standards presentation
- 2025 meeting dates
- Project updates
Library Board of Trustees
The Martin County Library Board of Trustees will meet to review circulation, children, and teen services policies. The board will also receive a presentation on artificial intelligence from KC Hudson and the Lead Library Specialists Team.
- Review of Circulation Services Policy
- Review of Children Services Policy
- Review of Teen Services Policy
- Discussion on Artificial Intelligence
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a joint meeting with the City of Stuart Commissioners, the Martin County School Board, and the Village of Indiantown Council. The agenda consists of a single workshop item.
- Joint meeting agenda item 25-0035
Board of County Commissioners
The Martin County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution rescinding the prior Minimum Standards for Aeronautical Activities at Martin County Airport/Witham Field and adopting a new rates and fees schedule. The meeting also includes public hearings on three zoning‑atlas amendments affecting commercial, cemetery, and rural estate land uses. Additionally, the Board will approve the revised Local Housing Assistance Plan for FY 2023‑2026 and adopt several county proclamations.
- CNST-10: Adopt resolution rescinding Resolution No. 23‑10.3 and set new airport rates and fees (Attachment B).
- PHQJ-1: Amend zoning atlas to change a 3.8‑acre site from B‑1 Business to GC General Commercial (east of SE Federal Highway).
- PHQJ-2: Amend zoning atlas to change a 9‑acre cemetery from A‑2 Agricultural to PS‑2 Public Service (2303 NE Seaview Drive).
- PHQJ-3: Amend zoning atlas to change a 10.97‑acre site from A‑1A Agricultural to RE‑2A Rural Estate (1550 SE Salerno Road).
- CNST-8: Approve the revised Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) FY 2023‑2026.
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Golden Gate Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to review architectural design standards and neighborhood improvements. The agenda includes presentations on arts access and updates on existing projects.
- CRA Architectural Design Standards
- Neighborhood Improvements
- Access to the Arts presentation
- Project Updates
Local Planning Agency
The Martin County Local Planning Agency will consider four rezoning applications and two amendments to the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan. Each rezoning request seeks to change the zoning classification of a specific parcel, with accompanying requests for a Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption. The plan amendments propose text changes to the Future Land Use Element and the Preamble based on the 2024 Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Decisions will be made in a quasi‑judicial proceeding.
- NPH-1: Rezoning ~9‑acre All Saints Cemetery (A088-001) from A‑2 Agricultural to PS‑2 Public Service, near 2303 NE Seaview Drive, Jensen Beach
- NPH-2: Rezoning ~10.97‑acre The Grace Place (G060-005) from A‑1A Agricultural to RE‑2A Rural Estate at 1550 SE Salerno Road, Stuart
- NPH-3: Rezoning ~3.83‑acre site (W098-005) from B‑1 Business to GC General Commercial east of SE Federal Highway, Stuart
- NPH-4: Text amendment to Chapter 4 Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan
- NPH-5: Text amendment to Chapter 1 Preamble of the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan
Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee will approve the May 9, 2024 meeting minutes and hear several presentations. Topics include the proposed Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) architectural design standards, the Access to the Arts program, and public records training for committee members. Staff will also provide an update on the Dixie Highway streetscape and Civic Center redevelopment projects.
- Approval of Rio NAC meeting minutes from May 9, 2024 (Agenda Item 25-0133)
- Presentation of proposed CRA Architectural Design Standards for all six Martin County CRA areas (Agenda Item 25-0134)
- Presentation on the Access to the Arts program for underserved communities (Agenda Item 25-0135)
- Public Records Training presentation for appointed committee members (Agenda Item 25-0136)
- Update on Dixie Highway streetscape and Civic Center redevelopment concept designs (Agenda Item 25-0137)
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to review a variance request for a property in the A-2 Agricultural District. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the July 25, 2024 meeting.
- Variance request for Donald E. and Bonnie D. Cotton to reduce west side property line setback from 25 feet to 15.5 feet for an existing accessory building
Public Safety Coordinating Council
The Public Safety Coordinating Council will receive updates from the Sheriff's Office, jail, judicial, and probation departments. The body will also discuss new business regarding opioid settlement funds and mental health and drug courts.
- Opioid Settlement Funds discussion
- Mental Health Court/Drug Court discussion
- Reach and Civil Citation discussion
- Prevention Update
- Approval of March 27, 2024 minutes
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the Final FY 2024-2025 Budget. The meeting includes several legislative public hearings to amend the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan and various routine consent items.
- Final FY 2024-2025 Budget Public Hearing
- Revised Building Department fee schedule
- Mutual Termination of Lease for Boys and Girls Club at 1150 SW Martin Downs Boulevard
- Acceptance of 21 utility easements for Banyan Tree water and sewer project in Jensen Beach
- Acceptance of 8 utility easements for Rio Ixora water and sewer project in Jensen Beach
🗳️ How they voted — 9 divided votes
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency will approve the minutes from its August 26, 2024 meeting. It will review capital projects scheduled for September 23, 2024. The board will discuss the condition of unpaved roads in several areas. An agency update, including a design standards schedule, will also be presented.
- Approval of August 26, 2024 meeting minutes (Agenda Item 25-0069)
- Review of capital projects (Agenda Item 25-0070)
- Discussion of unpaved roads across multiple areas (Agenda Item 25-0103)
- Agency updates, including design standards schedule (Agenda Item 25-0074)
Public Art Advisory Committee
The Public Art Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a potential art show collaboration with MCTV. The committee will also receive updates on existing programs and projects.
- Art show collaboration with MCTV
- Program and project updates, including the Manatee Pocket Mooring Field Mosaic Mural
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will vote to approve the June 2024 meeting minutes. Members will hear brief public comments limited to three minutes each. The board will receive staff presentations and discuss new and old business items, including scheduling the next meeting.
- Approval of June 2024 meeting minutes
- Public comment period (three‑minute limit per speaker)
- Staff presentations to the board
- Discussion of new business items
- Discussion of old business items and setting next meeting date
County Health Care Review Board
The County Health Care Review Board is meeting to approve or disapprove hospital and physician accounts. The board will also review the H.C.R.A./Physician Recap Report.
- Hospital Account Approvals
- Disapproved Hospital Accounts
- Hospital Physician Account Approvals
- H.C.R.A./Physician Recap Report
- Approval of June 19, 2024 minutes
Local Planning Agency
The Martin County Local Planning Agency will consider a series of comprehensive plan text amendments. One amendment proposes changing the number of bedrooms permitted in golf cottages at Three Lakes Golf Club. Additional amendments address updates to the Sanitary Sewer Services, Potable Water Services, Solid and Hazardous Waste, and Drainage and Natural Ground Water Aquifer Recharge elements of the Growth Management Plan.
- NPH-1: Text amendment for Three Lakes Golf Club to modify bedroom limits in the Rural Lifestyle designation
- NPH-2: Text amendment to Chapter 10, Sanitary Sewer Services Element of the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan
- NPH-3: Text amendment to Chapter 11, Potable Water Services Element of the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan
- NPH-4: Text amendment to Chapter 12, Solid and Hazardous Waste Element of the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan
- NPH-5: Text amendment to Chapter 13, Drainage and Natural Ground Water Aquifer Recharge Element of the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan
Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee is meeting to review proposed architectural design standards for the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The agenda also includes a presentation from MartinArts regarding access to the arts.
- Review of Proposed Design Standards Draft 8.2.24
- Public presentation by MartinArts on Access to the Arts
- Approval of July 10, 2024 meeting minutes
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee
The committee will meet to receive updates on community actions and specialty courts. Members will review overdose and Narcan statistics for Martin County and discuss opioid settlement funds.
- Overdose and Narcan statistics for Martin County
- Opioid Settlement Funds
- Community Action updates
- Specialty Court updates
Board of County Commissioners
The Martin County Board of County Commissioners will consider the first fiscal year 2024/2025 budget during a public hearing. Other agenda items include a discussion of the Brightline train station, amendments to Article 6 impact fees, and a resolution encouraging a power‑systems manufacturer to apply for an ad valorem tax exemption. The meeting also features several legislative public hearings on comprehensive plan amendments and a utility easement for the Windstone subdivision.
- Brightline Train Station discussion (10:00 AM)
- Amendments to Article 6 Impact Fees in the Land Development Regulations (PH‑8)
- Resolution encouraging Power Systems Manufacturing to apply for an ad valorem tax exemption (2:00 PM)
- First Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget public hearing (PH‑9)
- Utility easement approval for Windstone Property Owners Association in Palm City (PH‑9)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Jensen Beach Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The committee will consider approval of the May 1, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive a public‑records training presentation and a briefing on the Access to the Arts – MartinArts program. Members will review a draft of the Community Redevelopment Agency architectural design standards. The agenda also includes staff updates.
- Approval of May 1, 2024 meeting minutes
- Public records training presentation
- Access to the Arts – MartinArts briefing
- Review of draft CRA architectural design standards
- Staff updates
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss finalizing obligations for the Brightline train station and related parking. The meeting includes a public hearing on code enforcement lien reductions and a zoning request for the Pepperwood Assemblage project.
- First Amendment to Settlement Agreement with Brightline and Amended Interlocal Agreement with the City of Stuart
- Public hearing for an ordinance amending code enforcement board rules regarding lien reductions
- Zoning district change request to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the 29.23-acre Pepperwood Assemblage project
- Resolution to opt-out of ad valorem property tax exemption for middle-income affordable housing for the 2025 tax roll
- Approval of a 10-year lease extension with Florida Inland Navigation District for Peck Lake Park
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency will review two investment program applications and discuss affordable housing properties. The board will also conduct a capital projects review and an update on architectural design standards.
- Investment program application for 3485 SE Dixie Hwy, Golden Gate CRA
- Investment program application for 9128 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound
- Discussion of affordable housing properties
- Capital projects review
- Architectural design standards update
Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee will review draft Architectural Design Standards for Martin County CRA areas and discuss county-owned properties for potential affordable housing use. The committee will also consider a request for an alternative compliance garage.
- Review proposed CRA Architectural Design Standards
- Discuss Old Palm City affordable housing properties
- Consider alternative compliance for 906 SW All American Blvd garage
- Receive update on the RIPPLE project
- Approve minutes from June 17, 2024
Historic Preservation Board
The Historic Preservation Board will review and approve June 17 minutes, consider name badge options, and discuss strategic planning goals for FY24 and FY25. The board will also discuss plans for the Martin County Centennial Celebration. Public comment will be taken before adjournment.
- Approve minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting (Agenda Item 24-1245)
- Consider options for Historic Preservation Board name badges (Agenda Item 24-1246)
- Review FY24 goals and discuss FY25 goals and objectives (Agenda Item 24-1248)
- Discuss the Martin County Centennial Celebration (Agenda Item 24-1250)
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider approval of the June 20, 2024 meeting minutes. The agenda includes a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker, board presentations, and scheduling the next meeting. These items are procedural and no substantive policy decisions are listed.
- Approval of June 20, 2024 minutes
- Public comment (max 3 minutes per speaker)
- Board presentations
- Set date and location for next meeting
- Adjournment
Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The committee will review a minor final site plan for Hobe Sound Village duplexes. The meeting also includes discussion regarding public records training and staff updates.
- Hobe Sound Village Duplexes - Minor Final Site Plan presentation
- Hobe Sound NAC Public Records Training
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several items including a public hearing for the Hobe Sound Train Station, plat approvals for residential and commercial developments, and various annual assessment resolutions. The meeting also includes updates on employee recruitment and several proclamations.
- Public hearing for Hobe Sound Train Station comprehensive plan amendment
- Twin Oaks project 28-lot single-family home subdivision plat approval
- West Jensen PUD phase 1B car wash site plan approval
- Annual assessment resolution for non-ad valorem rolls
- Solid waste initial assessment resolution for fiscal year 2024/2025
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency will approve prior meeting minutes, review capital projects, and discuss the completion of an investment program project at 3450-3498 SE Dixie Highway. The agenda also covers public records training and updates on state legislation and ethics registration. Most items are procedural updates and administrative reviews rather than new policy decisions.
- CRA capital projects review
- Investment program project completion for 3450-3498 SE Dixie Highway
- CRA public records training for board members
- Updates on HB 7013 and Florida Commission on Ethics registration
- Approval of May 20, 2024 CRA and MINU meeting minutes
Animal Care and Control Oversight Board
The Martin County Animal Care and Control Oversight Board will vote on amendments to the county’s dangerous dog ordinance and adopt a revised schedule of civil penalties for animal control violations. The fee changes affect licensing, impoundment, and quarantine costs for residents. Members will also complete required public records training.
- Ordinance amending Chapter 9 to allow a Special Magistrate to hear dangerous dog determinations and clarify penalties for attacks or out-of-county moves.
- Resolution adopting a new schedule of civil penalties, removing the lifetime renewal fee and the no-charge policy for assistance dogs.
- Public Records Training presented by County Public Records Liaison Sangeeta Maragh.
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency will consider land use and regulation changes regarding an abandoned right-of-way in the Hobe Sound CRA. The meeting also includes proposed text amendments to the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan.
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24-22: Future Land Use designation for 5,465 square feet at SE Vulcan Avenue and SE Athena Street
- Land Development Regulations 24-04: Subdistrict assignment for the Hobe Sound Train Station site
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24-03: Text amendment to Chapter 3, Intergovernmental Coordination Element
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24-07: Text amendment to Chapter 7, Recreation Element
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The advisory board will meet to review previous minutes and conduct new and old business. The agenda includes provisions for public comment and staff reports.
- Approval of May 16, 2024 minutes
County Health Care Review Board
The board will review hospital and physician accounts. The meeting includes the approval of minutes and a recap report regarding H.C.R.A. and physicians.
- Hospital Account Approvals
- Disapproved Hospital Accounts
- Hospital Physician Account Approvals
- H.C.R.A./Physician Recap Report
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will review the Public Equipment Internet Use Policy and the Patron Responsibility Inappropriate Behavior Policy. The meeting also includes a report from the Friends of the MCLS, Inc. and a director's report.
- Review of Public Equipment Internet Use Policy
- Review of Patron Responsibility Inappropriate Behavior Policy
- Discussion of Professional Library Resources
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several quasi-judicial items including site plans for a high school addition and golf club development. The meeting also includes discussions on transferring county property for affordable housing and approving various easements and road closures.
- Proposed transfer of county-owned property for affordable housing purposes
- Revised major final site plan for Treasure Coast Classical Academy at 1400 SE Cove Road
- Rezoning request for South Florida Gateway Industrial LLC to add 32.26 acres to an existing PUD
- Three Lakes Golf Club PUD Phase 2 final site plan for a 282.14-acre development
- Cove Royale PUD Phase 1 plat approval for 83 single family lots
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The committee will review the Old Palm City vision plan components and budget to plan future projects. Staff will also present on the SW Palmetto Drive unopened right of way and provide an update on The Patio at Palm City Place.
- Review of Old Palm City vision plan components and budget
- Presentation on SW Palmetto Drive unopened right of way
- Project update for The Patio at Palm City Place
- Approval of April 15, 2024, meeting minutes
Historic Preservation Board
The Board will review and approve the minutes from the April 15, 2024, meeting. The agenda includes training sessions regarding Public Records and Sunshine Laws, as well as a recap of Historic Preservation Month.
- Approval of April 15, 2024, meeting minutes
- Public Records Law training by Sangeeta Maragh
- Sunshine Law training by Sebastian Poprawski
- Historic Preservation Month review
Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The committee will review minutes from the April 11, 2024, meeting and hear a presentation regarding The Cove Apartments. Business includes an alternative compliance item for 4156 SE Westfield Street and various training sessions.
- Presentation: The Cove Apartments
- Alternative Compliance: 4156 SE Westfield Street
- Neighborhood Advisory Committee Training
- Public Records Training
- Port Salerno Project Updates
Board of County Commissioners
The Martin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with the City of Stuart Commissioners, the Martin County School Board, and the Village of Indiantown Council. The agenda consists of a single workshop item regarding the Joint Meeting Packet.
- Joint meeting: County Commissioners, Stuart City Commissioners, School Board, and Village of Indiantown Council
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee
The committee will receive updates from advisory members and community action or specialty court programs. The agenda also includes a review of overdose and Narcan statistics for Martin County and a discussion regarding Opioid Settlement Funds.
- Updates from Advisory Members
- Community Action Updates - Joanna Greene
- Specialty Court Updates - Joanna Greene
- Overdose and Narcan Statistics for Martin County
- Opioid Settlement Funds - Michelle Miller
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency will review a revised site plan for a high school addition at Treasure Coast Classical Academy. The board will also consider an amendment to change the zoning of 32.26 acres to a Planned Unit Development near SW Kanner Highway.
- Treasure Coast Classical Academy: Revised major final site plan for a 31,700 square foot high school addition at 1400 SE Cove Road
- South Florida Gateway PUD: Amendment to change 32.26 acres from A-2 to PUD near SW Kanner Highway
- Public records policy and procedure training regarding Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider several items including land use amendments for the Hobe Sound Train Station and various code enforcement fine reductions. The meeting also includes a presentation on Everglades restoration progress and a public hearing regarding a legal settlement.
- Future Land Use amendment for relocating the Historic Hobe Sound Train Station to County property
- Code enforcement fine reduction stipulations for multiple cases
- Utility easement approval for New Avonlea Preserve in Stuart
- Drainage easement approvals for Sands Commerce Center IV in Palm City
- Public hearing on the Joan Hutton vs. Marina World, Inc. settlement
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Construction Industry Licensing Board
The board will review one application for a change of company name and entity qualification. The meeting also includes two applications for professional examinations.
- Change of status for David Barker from Tropic Dock and Boatlift LLC to Tropic Seawall Cap Sealing LLC
- Request by David Barker to qualify The Boatlift Company LLC
- Exam application for Joesph Sybert (Journeyman Electrician)
- Exam application for Mark Mosely (Garage Doors)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding development thresholds for solar energy facilities. Commissioners will also review a study for a new interchange connecting Florida's Turnpike and I-95. Other agenda items include property rezoning in Stuart and utility easements in Jensen Beach.
- Public hearing on solar energy facility development thresholds
- Rezoning of 2.41 acres from agricultural to residential estate in Stuart
- Study for a new interchange connecting Florida's Turnpike and I-95
- Utility easements for water and sewer service on NE Orange Avenue
- Presentation on the Live Local Act housing strategy
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Martin County CRA will review capital projects and the FY 2025 tentative operating budget for the Office of Community Development. The meeting also includes a program evaluation and a project completion report.
- FY 2025 tentative operating budget for the Office of Community Development
- Capital projects review presentation
- Evaluation of the SPARC program
- Project completion at 9014-9054 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound CRA
Public Art Advisory Committee
The committee will review the March 25, 2024, meeting minutes and discuss the Rio Roundabouts Call to Artists RFQ. The agenda also includes general program and project updates.
- Approval of March 25, 2024, meeting minutes
- Rio Roundabouts RFQ discussion
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency will consider rezoning an undeveloped 2.41-acre site from Agricultural to Residential Estate. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding amendments to land development regulations for solar energy facilities.
- Rezoning of approximately 2.41 acres from A-1A (Agricultural) to RE-1/2A (Residential Estate) near SE Salerno Road and SE Highland Avenue South
- Public hearing regarding Land Development Regulations for solar energy facilities
- Approval of meeting minutes from December 7, 2023, January 18, 2024, and February 1, 2024
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The board will meet to review the April 18, 2024 minutes. The agenda includes provisions for public comment and staff presentations.
- Approval of April 18, 2024 minutes
Library Board of Trustees
The Board will review the April 17, 2024 meeting minutes and receive a report from the Friends of the MCLS, Inc. The agenda includes a discussion on the Summer Reading Program and a report from the Library Director.
- Approval of April 17, 2024 meeting minutes
- Report from the Friends of the MCLS, Inc.
- Summer Reading Program discussion
- Director's Report
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several administrative actions including interlocal agreements for fire protection and emergency management. The agenda also includes discussions on housing assistance plans, utility easements, and a management agreement for the Historic Courthouse.
- Business Development Board proposed use of $56,322 fund balance
- First Amendment to Senior Resource Association contract for $58,282 in transportation grants
- Interlocal Agreement with Treasure Coast Fire Chiefs Association for mutual aid
- Interlocal Agreement with School Board of Martin County for emergency management facilities
- Utility easement for Four Fish Marina on NE Indian River Drive
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss project planning components for the Rio Redevelopment Plan. Staff will also provide updates on ongoing Rio CRA projects including Crosswalk Connections, Rio Bioswale, and Martin Ave Pocket Park. The meeting includes approval of minutes from January 25 and March 28, 2024.
- Rio Redevelopment Plan project planning
- Crosswalk Connections project update
- Rio Bioswale project update
- Martin Ave Pocket Park project update
- Approval of January 25 and March 28, 2024 meeting minutes
Tourist Development Council
The Tourist Development Council will meet to conduct business including financial updates and presentations. The agenda includes items regarding the Arts Council of Martin County, the Treasure Coast Sports Commission, and a marine industry update.
- Financial report by Shannon McCarthy
- Arts Council of Martin County presentation
- Treasure Coast Sports Commission presentation
- Marine Industry update
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The committee will review the March 6, 2024, minutes and consider approving an Incentive Strategy Report. The meeting will also include a Live Local update from Growth Management. Several program updates regarding SHIP, TBRA, and CDBG funding will be presented for information.
- Approval of Incentive Strategy Report
- Live Local Update – Growth Management
- State Housing Initiatives Partnership (S.H.I.P) numbers served update
- CDBG Funding update
Jensen Beach Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The committee will review an investment program application for the Jensen Beach CRA located at 1930 NE Jensen Beach Boulevard. Members will also discuss new design standards for the Jensen Beach area.
- Jensen Beach CRA Investment Program Application at 1930 NE Jensen Beach Boulevard
- Jensen Beach CRA Design Standards discussion
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several legislative public hearings regarding comprehensive plan amendments for Calusa Creek Ranch and The Ranch PUD. Additional items include road inventory acceptance, utility easements, and various local proclamations.
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA 22-06: Calusa Creek Ranch text amendment
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA 23-12: The Ranch PUD future land use map change
- Acceptance of SW Earl Avenue into the County Road Inventory
- Warranty Deed acceptance for Port Salerno Animal Hospital on SE Dixie Highway
- Utility easement from NNA Kansas, LLC along SW Old Kansas Avenue
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider a variance request by Foxland Properties, Inc. The request seeks to reduce side setback requirements to allow for a three-story residential dwelling and accessory structures at 1065 NE Doubloon Drive.
- Variance request: 1065 NE Doubloon Drive, Stuart, FL
- Reduction of side setback requirements for HB-1AA Hotel and Motel Zoning District
- Construction of a three-story residential dwelling and accessory structures
Airport Noise Advisory Committee
The Committee will review the first quarter 2024 report on airport operations, including jet operations and noise call maps. Andrew McBean will also provide updates regarding the Aviation Planning Services contract selection and airport capital projects.
- Review of Q1 2024 airport operation information and noise call maps
- Update on the selection of the Aviation Planning Services contract
- Status update on Airport Capital Projects
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Community Redevelopment Agency will review the FY 2024 2nd Quarter Report and conduct a review of capital projects. The meeting also includes a review of a project completion report for the CRA Investment Program.
- FY 2024 2nd Quarter Report
- Capital Projects Review
- CRA Investment Program Project Completion and Review
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency will review a request from JWA Ranch, LLC to change the zoning of approximately 3,903 acres from Agricultural District to Planned Unit Development. The proposed project includes 175 single-family homes, two golf courses, and various amenities near Kanner Highway. This item is being presented as a quasi-judicial proceeding.
- Zoning change from A-2 Agricultural District to Planned Unit Development (PUD)
- Approval of The Ranch PUD Agreement and Master Site Plan
- Development of 175 single-family detached homes and two golf courses
- Request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Reservation
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The board will meet to review the minutes from the March 21, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes provisions for public comment and staff or member reports.
- Approval of March 21, 2024 Minutes
- Public comment period
Library Board of Trustees
The Martin County Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve March minutes, receive staff and community reports, and review old business on volunteer hours and advocacy. The agenda lists new business focused on an adult literacy program presented by the Adult Literacy Coordinator. No specific votes or budget changes are detailed in the provided text.
- Approval of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes
- Report from Friends of the MCLS, Inc. president Sheila Leach
- Review of trustees' volunteer hours and work plan
- Discussion on library advocacy efforts
- New business item on an adult literacy program presented by coordinator Stefani Latour-Goodine
Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The committee will review the minutes from the February 19, 2024 meeting. Staff will present components of the Old Palm City Vision Plan to discuss planning for the next project. Members will also receive updates on the Ripple Stormwater EcoArt Project and The Patio at Palm City Place.
- Approval of February 19, 2024 meeting minutes
- Presentation of Old Palm City Vision Plan components
- Update on Ripple Stormwater EcoArt Project
- Update on The Patio at Palm City Place
Historic Preservation Board
The Historic Preservation Board will review the minutes from the March 18, 2024 meeting. Members will also discuss planning and the calendar of events for Historic Preservation Month.
- Approval of March 18, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion and planning for Historic Preservation Month activities
Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The committee will review CRA design standards and receive project updates. The agenda also includes discussions regarding utilities information.
- CRA Design Standards (24-0806)
- Project Updates (24-0807)
- Utilities Information (24-0825)
- Approval of February 8, 2024 minutes
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider an ordinance for a potential half-cent sales tax referendum to fund conservation lands. Additional items include several zoning atlas amendments, land acquisitions, and various county proclamations.
- Referendum on a ten-year one-half cent local government infrastructure sales surtax for conservation lands
- Acquisition of a 0.5-acre vacant lot in Palm Beach Heights for $4,000.00
- Zoning change for Apex Pavers, Inc. at 624 SE Monterey Road from A-1A/B-1 to GC
- Zoning change for Eric Brush near SW Greenridge Lane from A-2 to AR-5A
- Extension of lease option for Martin County Police Athletic League property in Golden Gate
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency will consider two quasi-judicial requests for zoning district changes. These include a request for 1.7 acres in Stuart and a request for 20.1 acres in Palm City.
- Rezoning of 1.7 acres at 624 SE Monterey Road from A-1A/B-1 to GC or other district
- Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption request for 624 SE Monterey Road
- Rezoning of 20.1 acres on the west side of SW Greenridge Lane from A-2 to AR-5A or other district
- Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption request for SW Greenridge Lane site
Golden Gate Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The Golden Gate Neighborhood Advisory Committee will hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the FY 2025 Capital Improvement Program and CRA architectural standards.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- FY 2025 Capital Improvement Program
- CRA Architectural Standards
- Project updates
- Approval of February 2, 2024 minutes
Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The committee will review a proposal for a resident to paint the western Welcome to Rio sign on Dixie Highway at no cost to the County. Staff will also present updates regarding architectural standards for all six Community Redevelopment Areas.
- Proposal for painting the western Welcome to Rio sign on Dixie Hwy
- Updates on CRA architectural standards in Land Development Regulations
- Project updates for Crosswalk Connections and the Rio Bioswale
- Review and approval of November 16, 2023 meeting minutes
Public Safety Coordinating Council
The council will receive updates from the Sheriff's Office, Jail, Stuart Police Department, and various judicial and probation offices. New business includes discussions regarding Opioid Settlement Funds, Mental Health Court/Drug Court, and prevention updates.
- Sheriff's Office update
- Jail update
- Stuart Police Department update
- Opioid Settlement Funds discussion
- Mental Health Court/Drug Court discussion
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing capital projects and an investment program application for 1930 NE Jensen Beach Blvd. The meeting also includes a review of the FY 2023 Annual Report and an update on legislative session HB 7013.
- CRA Capital Project Review
- Investment Program Application: 1930 NE Jensen Beach Blvd, Jensen Beach
- CRA FY 2023 Annual Report
- Legislative Session 2024 Update - HB 7013
- The Urban Tree Canopy in Martin County
Public Art Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss the Mooring Field Upland Facility art project at Port Salerno CRA. Members will also review the Request for Qualifications for art at Rio Roundabouts and a recap of Artsfest 2024.
- Mooring Field Upland Facility Art Project, Port Salerno CRA
- Request for Qualifications for art for Rio Roundabouts
- Artsfest 2024 Recap
- Approval of January 22, 2024 minutes
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
This meeting consists of procedural business, including the approval of February 1, 2024 minutes. No specific new or old business topics are detailed in the provided agenda.
- Approval of February 1, 2024 minutes
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will review the Users Suggestions and Complaints Policy revision. The meeting also includes a report on homework help, outreach, and the Paws to Read program.
- Users Suggestions and Complaints Policy Revision
- Homework Help/Outreach/Paws to Read discussion
County Health Care Review Board
The board will review hospital and physician accounts. The agenda includes approvals for specific accounts and a recap report.
- Hospital Account Approvals
- Disapproved Hospital Accounts
- Hospital Physician Account Approvals
- Hospital/Physician Recap Report/H.C.R.A.
Historic Preservation Board
The board will review a presentation regarding updates to architectural standards across all six Community Redevelopment Areas. Members will also discuss nominations for the 2024 Preservationist of the Year and plan activities for Historic Preservation Month.
- Update to architectural standards in six Community Redevelopment Areas
- Nominations and vote for 2024 Preservationist of the Year
- Planning for Historic Preservation Month activities
Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee
This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of January 10, 2024, meeting minutes. The committee will also receive staff updates.
- Approval of January 10, 2024, meeting minutes
- Staff updates
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee
The committee will review updates regarding Community Action and Specialty Courts. The meeting also includes discussions on Martin County overdose and Narcan statistics and opioid settlement funds.
- Opioid Settlement Funds discussion
- Overdose and Narcan statistics for Martin County
- Community Action updates
- Specialty Court updates
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will review a request to amend the Discovery Planned Unit Development agreement, which includes infrastructure for 317 single-family lots and a new traffic signal at Bridge Road. The meeting also covers transit development updates and several local board appointments.
- Discovery PUD zoning amendment including Phase 2A Final Site Plan and Bridge Road traffic signal
- Right-of-way deed for SW Citrus Boulevard regarding Fawn Solar Energy Center
- Appointment of Sarah H. Johnson to the Animal Care and Control Oversight Board
- Appointment of Christopher Vitale to the Tourist Development Council
- Bid tabulation for a Martin County Fire Rescue burn building project
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Martin County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will review minutes from January 3, 2024. The agenda includes a Live Local update and a presentation on an incentive strategy report. Members will also receive updates regarding SHIP numbers, rental status, and TBRA.
- Live Local Update – Growth Management
- Incentive Strategy Report presentation
- Update on State Housing Initiatives Partnership (S.H.I.P) numbers served
- Updates regarding SHIP Rental and TBRA
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will review a draft report on the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan. Discussion includes future uses for the Palm City property purchased in October 2023 and proposed land use amendments for the Pal Mar East conservation area.
- Land use amendment for 2,886-acre Pal Mar East property
- Ordinance to amend criminal case court costs
- Fund balance adjustments for Fiscal Year 2024
- Newfield Parks Master Plan and conservation easements
- Discussion on the $4,028,000 Palm City property purchase
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Community Redevelopment Agency
The CRA will review capital projects and discuss recommendations for the FY 2025 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes an investment program application for 3450-3498 SE Dixie Hwy in Golden Gate. Members will also hold a discussion regarding the Martin County Innovation Hub.
- Approval of January 22, 2024 minutes
- CRA Capital Projects Review
- FY 2025 Capital Improvement Plan recommendations
- Investment Program Application for 3450-3498 SE Dixie Hwy, Golden Gate
- Martin County Innovation Hub discussion
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Board will elect a new Chairman and Vice Chairman for the calendar year. Members will also consider two quasi-judicial variance requests regarding residential setbacks and construction.
- Election of new Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Variance request for 8615 SE Mangrove Street to permit a single-story addition and existing encroachments
- Variance request for 1085 NE Doubloon Drive to permit a single-family residential dwelling and accessory structures
Library Board of Trustees
The Martin County Library Board of Trustees will discuss the addition of a driving simulator and makerspace. The meeting also includes a report from the Friends of the MCLS, Inc. and updates on trustee volunteer hours.
- Discussion of a driving simulator/makerspace
- Report from the Friends of the MCLS, Inc.
- Review of trustees' volunteer hours
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will discuss the Half-Cent Sales Tax for Conservation Lands and hold hearings on several land use amendments. These include a rezoning request for the Three Lakes Golf Club project and an amendment for the Manatee Pocket Mooring Field. The agenda also includes various proclamations and code enforcement fine reductions.
- Discussion regarding Half-Cent Sales Tax for Conservation Lands
- Rezoning request for Three Lakes Golf Club, LLC at 10980 SW Apogee Drive
- Comprehensive Growth Management Plan Amendment (CPA 22-09)
- Manatee Pocket Mooring Field Upland Facility land use amendment
- Removal of Maribeth Konz from the Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The committee will review the December 18, 2023, meeting minutes. Staff will present a 5.76 acre property located at the NW corner of Palm City School Ave and Martin Hwy. The meeting also includes updates on projects within the Old Palm City CRA.
- Review of 5.76 acre property at SW Palm City School Ave and Martin Hwy
- Update on Ripple Stormwater EcoArt Project
- Update on The Patio at Palm City Place
Historic Preservation Board
The Board will review the proposed plaque verbiage and location for the Salerno Colored School Florida Historical Marker. Members will also discuss Historic Preservation Month activities and a potential Martin County Centennial Book.
- Salerno Colored School Florida Historical Marker plaque and location
- Partnership on architectural standards with $9,870 REG Architects contract portion
- Historic Preservation Month calendar of events
- Martin County Centennial Book proposal
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency will review a draft report on statutory changes to the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan. Additionally, the agency will consider a request from Three Lakes Golf Club, LLC for a zoning change to Planned Unit Development and approval of a Master Site Plan for three golf courses.
- Draft Evaluation and Appraisal Report regarding the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan
- Zoning change from AG-20A to PUD for Three Lakes Golf Club at 10980 SW Apogee Drive
- Approval of Three Lakes Golf Club PUD Agreement and Master Site Plan
- Request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Reservation for the golf course project
Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee will discuss potential improvements for New Monrovia and the transition from septic to sewer systems. The meeting also includes project updates and a review of the FY 2025 Capital Improvement Plan.
- New Monrovia potential improvements
- Septic to sewer discussion
- FY 2025 Capital Improvement Plan
- Approval of December 14, 2023 minutes
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider a revised master plan and final site plan for the Sands Commerce Center development. Other items include labor negotiations with Teamsters Local 769 and various county proclamations.
- Sands Commerce Center I, III and IV industrial and office space site plan approval
- Resolution supporting FDOT funding for roadway improvements in County right-of-way
- Renewal of Sovereign Submerged Lands Easement for Gaines Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
- Revised Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) FY 2020-2023
- Executive session for collective bargaining negotiations with Teamsters Local 769
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Golden Gate Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The Golden Gate Neighborhood Advisory Committee will discuss the FY 2025 Capital Improvement Program and hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes updates on the El Camino Trail and other committee projects.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- FY 2025 Capital Improvement Program review
- El Camino Trail update
- Approval of June, August, and December 2023 meeting minutes
- Establishment of 2024 meeting dates
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a joint meeting with the City of Stuart Commissioners, Martin County School Board, and Village of Indiantown Council. The agenda consists of a workshop regarding item 24-0576.
- Joint meeting workshop (Agenda Item 24-0576)
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency will consider a revised master plan and final site plan for industrial and office space at Sands Commerce Center. The agency will also review requests to amend the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations regarding an abandoned right-of-way in the Port Salerno CRA.
- Revised Master Site Plan and Final Site Plan approval for Sands Commerce Center I, III and IV
- Certificate of Public Facilities Reservation for Sands Commerce Center IV
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment 23-18 regarding a 0.02-acre right-of-way at SE Park Drive and SE Bayview Street
- Land Development Regulations 23-05 regarding the Manatee Pocket Mooring Field subdistrict
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
This meeting consists of procedural items, including the approval of January 18, 2024 minutes. No specific new business or presentations are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of January 18, 2024 minutes
Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The committee will review the Rio FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and provide a recommendation via motion. Members will also receive updates on several ongoing projects within the Rio CRA.
- Review of Rio FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan
- Infill Sewer project update
- Rio Benches and Bike Racks project update
- Crosswalk Connections project update
- Rio Bioswale project update
Airport Noise Advisory Committee
The committee will review fourth quarter 2023 airport operation reports, including jet operations and curfew data. Members will also receive updates on the Voluntary Residential Sound Insulation Program and airport capital projects.
- Review of Q4 2023 airport operation and noise call reports
- Update on the Voluntary Residential Sound Insulation Program
- Update on Airport Capital Projects
- Approval of October 26, 2023 meeting minutes
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider a zoning change for the Preserve at Port Salerno project, which includes 79 residential townhouse units. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding a legal settlement and a resolution for affordable housing on county-owned properties. Additionally, several advisory board appointments are up for consideration.
- Zoning change request for the Preserve at Port Salerno project
- Public hearing on Jared Pineiro vs. Martin County settlement
- Resolution for affordable housing on county-owned properties
- Appointments to Parks and Recreation, Historic Preservation, and CDBG boards
- Approval of the warrant list for disbursements from Dec 25, 2023, to Jan 7, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Community Redevelopment Agency
The Martin County CRA will consider an investment program application for 4625 SE Dixie Hwy. The meeting also includes a review of capital projects and the FY 2024 first quarter report. Additionally, staff will provide an update on HB 7013 from the 2024 legislative session.
- Investment Program Application for 4625 SE Dixie Hwy
- CRA Capital Project Review
- FY 2024 1st Quarter Report
- 2024 Legislative Session Update (HB 7013)
- Approval of December 16, 2023, meeting minutes
Public Art Advisory Committee
The Martin County Public Art Advisory Committee will approve recent meeting minutes and review upcoming community arts programming. Staff will present plans for Arts Fest 2024. The committee will also evaluate a request for proposals to select an artist or contractor for artwork at the Rio Roundabout.
- Approval of November 27, 2023 AIPP meeting minutes
- Discussion on Arts Fest 2024 planning (Agenda Item 24-0561)
- Review of RFQ for Rio Roundabout art project (Agenda Item 24-0532)
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency will consider a request for a zoning change and master site plan for the Preserve at Port Salerno. The project involves 79 residential townhouse units on approximately 8.8 acres east of SE Federal Highway in Stuart. The Board will also elect a new Chairman and Vice Chairman.
- Zoning change from RM-10 to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Preserve at Port Salerno
- Approval of Master/Final Site Plan for 79 residential townhouse units on 8.8 acres
- Request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Reservation
- Annual election of Board Chairman and Vice Chairman
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The board will meet to review the minutes from October 19, 2023. The agenda includes provisions for public comment and staff presentations.
- Approval of October 19, 2023 minutes
Library Board of Trustees
The Board will conduct an election of new officers and review the November 15, 2023 meeting minutes. The agenda includes a report from the Friends of MCLS, Inc. and a report from Library Director Jennifer Salas.
- Election of new officers
- Approval of November 15, 2023 meeting minutes
- Report from the Friends of MCLS, Inc.
Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The committee will review a presentation regarding the Zeus Park Townhomes project. Members will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Plan and receive staff updates.
- Zeus Park Townhomes presentation
- FY 2025 Capital Improvement Plan discussion
- Staff updates
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will discuss its 2024 priorities and consider several land and utility items. This includes the acquisition of approximately 252 acres of environmentally sensitive vacant land in Indiantown for conservation. Additionally, a public hearing will address vessel removal and towing authority in certain mooring fields.
- Acquisition of 252 acres of environmentally sensitive vacant land in Indiantown
- Ordinance amendment regarding vessel removal and towing in Jensen Beach and Manatee Pocket mooring fields
- Utility easement requests for the Village of Indiantown and Marketplace at Stuart Condominium Association
- Changes to election precincts requested by the Supervisor of Elections
- Discussion of 2024 Board of County Commissioners priorities
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Martin County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hold a routine meeting to review informational updates on local and state housing programs. Staff will present data on the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program, including rental updates and numbers served to date, alongside an update on the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program and Live Local legislation. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled for this session.
- Approval of September 6, 2023 meeting minutes
- Informational update on Live Local legislation
- SHIP program data review (numbers served and rental updates)
- TBRA (Tenant-Based Rental Assistance) program update
- Public comment period for residents and committee members
Jensen Beach Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The committee will review the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Plan presentation. Members will also receive a completion report for the Business Investment Program project at 1899 NE Jensen Beach Boulevard.
- FY 2025 Capital Improvement Plan presentation
- Business Investment Program project completion report for 1899 NE Jensen Beach Boulevard