Martin County public meetings in 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on approving a voluntary Corrective Action Plan to submit to the FAA in response to a complaint about the lease award to Daher Aerospace at Martin County Airport/Witham Field. The complaint was filed by Juliet Bravo Holdings, LLC after a competitive RFP process.

• Approval of voluntary Corrective Action Plan for Martin County Airport/Witham Field regarding FAA complaint over lease to Daher Aerospace

County Health Care Review Board

The Martin County Health Care Review Board will meet to review citizen member applications, approve minutes, and discuss hospital account approvals, disapproved accounts, and physician account approvals. The agenda includes reports on hospital/physician recaps and H.C.R.A. items.

• Review of citizen member applications and selection
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Hospital account approvals and disapproved hospital accounts
• Hospital physician account approvals
• Hospital/Physician Recap Report / H.C.R.A.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee

The Martin County Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee will hold a routine meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates from advisory members, community action programs, specialty courts, and the overdose fatality review. The agenda contains only procedural items and informational reports with no specific decisions or financial actions.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Updates from advisory members on drug and alcohol programs
• Specialty Court updates
• Overdose Fatality Review discussion

Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee will review and approve minutes from August 2025, hear a presentation on the Martin Loan Fund, and discuss the FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan. The committee will also elect a chair and vice-chair for 2026 and approve the meeting schedule for the upcoming year.

• Approval of August 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Martin Loan Fund opportunities
• Discussion of FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan
• Election of 2026 NAC Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of 2026 NAC meeting dates

Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee will hold a routine meeting including approval of October 2025 minutes, a presentation on the Martin Loan Fund, and new business items such as setting 2026 meeting dates and electing a chair and vice chair. Public comments will be accepted at two points.

• Presentation: Martin Loan Fund overview
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates
• Election of chair and vice chair
• Discussion of Project Portal website
• Request for Service item

Board of County Commissioners

At this meeting the Board will consider a rezoning and Planned Unit Development (PUD) agreement for the Martin Commerce Park project, a 167‑acre site near I‑95 and SW Martin Highway that would allow up to 1.1 million sq ft of building. The agenda also includes routine consent items, approval of a warrant list, adoption of a proclamation for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and several public hearings on wastewater, brownfield designation, and utility easements.

• Rezoning and PUD approval for Martin Commerce Park (Agenda Item 26-0232)
• Public hearing and final assessment resolution for Coral Gardens Wastewater Municipal Service Benefit Unit (Agenda Item 26-0072)
• Request to designate 9450 SE Gomez Avenue as a brownfield site (Agenda Item 26-0240)
• Adoption of utility easements for the Gomez/Pettway potable water mains installation in Hobe Sound (Agenda Item 26-0282)
• Approval of the Hobe Sound Library outdoor mural design by the Public Art Advisory Board (Agenda Item 26-0300)

The Board voted unanimously to approve the rezoning and PUD zoning agreement for the Martin Commerce Park project. The motion was carried 5‑0. Several other items were also approved, including a new beachfront café name, utility easements, a grant easement to the City of Stuart, a Motorola contract, and appointments to the Community Redevelopment Agency. Public‑hearing resolutions for Coral Gardens wastewater and the Meadow Run site plan were adopted as well.

• Approved rezoning and PUD zoning agreement for Martin Commerce Park (5‑0)
• Named new beachfront café at Jensen Beach the “Sea Turtle Beach Café” (approved)
• Approved utility easements for Gomez/Pettway potable water mains installation (approved)
• Granted a utility easement on county‑owned property to the City of Stuart for the Reach Center (approved)
• Approved contract with Motorola Solutions for ACS (approved)
• Appointed Michael Readling as CRA Chair (5‑0)
• Appointed Cynthia Hall as CRA Vice Chair (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution approving final site plan for Meadow Run at Fox Grove Subdivision (5‑0)

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings to consider recommendations for updating the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan and Land Development Regulations. These proposed changes specifically address the terms, permitted uses, and development standards for accessory dwelling units.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA 25-04) regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Land Development Regulations (LDR 25-03) text amendments for accessory dwelling units

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider adopting an ordinance amending the Economic Development Fund to implement the new Martin County Economic Development Toolkit. Additionally, the Board will receive updates from the US Army Corps of Engineers on Everglades restoration and a presentation on the 2025 Indian River Lagoon economic valuation. Consent items include appointments, minutes approval, and a land dedication for the Church Street Redesign Project.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 71 to adopt the Martin County Economic Development Toolkit
• US Army Corps of Engineers update on Central and South Florida water management and Everglades restoration
• Presentation of 2025 Indian River Lagoon economic valuation by the National Estuary Program
• Public meeting to consider unsolicited P3 proposal from Building Tomorrow's Schools, Inc. to build a county operations facility
• Consideration of a public purpose lease with Martin County Fair Association for 30.7 acres along SW Citrus Boulevard

The Board adopted an ordinance amending the Martin County Economic Development Fund and Toolkit with a 3‑2 vote. It also approved a lease agreement with the Martin County Fair Association and accepted unsolicited proposals for a public‑private partnership to build a county operations facility. Additional items approved included the consent agenda, several departmental budget and grant items, a telecommunications equipment contract, and a land dedication for a right‑of‑way.

• Approved PH-1 ordinance amending Economic Development Fund (3-2 vote)
• Approved lease agreement with Martin County Fair Association (3-2 vote)
• Approved unsolicited public‑private partnership proposals for operations facility (3-1 vote, 1 absent)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0 vote)
• Approved departmental budget items and FIND grant (5-0 votes)
• Approved telephone & telecommunications equipment repair contract (5-0 vote)
• Approved dedication of 30‑foot right‑of‑way strip on NE Church Street (approved)
• Approved various board appointments and resolutions (approved)

Golden Gate Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Golden Gate Neighborhood Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from October, hear a presentation on the Martin Loan Fund, set 2026 meeting dates, elect a chair and vice-chair, and receive staff updates. Public comments are invited at two points during the meeting.

• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2025
• Presentation: Martin Loan Fund overview
• Adoption of 2026 meeting dates
• Election of chair and vice-chair
• Staff updates on old business

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency will approve the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. It will conduct its monthly review of active capital projects. Agency members will receive an update on design concepts for the Golden Gate Neighborhood Improvement Project, including sidewalks, landscaping, parking, lighting, traffic calming, and road repaving.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 CRA meeting minutes (Agenda Item 26-0358)
• Monthly review of active capital projects (Agenda Item 26-0359)
• Presentation of Golden Gate Neighborhood Improvement Project typical street sections (Agenda Item 26-0361)
• Public comments period for members and staff

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will vote on an artist recommendation for the Hobe Sound Public Library mural project, discuss ArtsFest 2026, and receive updates on other programs. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Artist recommendation for Hobe Sound Public Library mural (Agenda Item 26-0314)
• Discussion of ArtsFest 2026 (Agenda Item 26-0360)
• Approval of September 22, 2025, meeting minutes (Agenda Item 26-0345)
• Program and project updates (Agenda Item 26-0353)
• Public comments (3 minutes per speaker)

Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee will review and approve meeting minutes from September 2025. The body will also elect a chair and vice-chair for 2026 and set the calendar of meeting dates for the upcoming year.

• Approval of September 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Election of 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates
• Review of light pole banner designs for the Rio 707 corridor
• Staff update on Rio Marine Village and Dixie Hwy Streetscape Concept Plan

Local Planning Agency

The Martin County Local Planning Agency will meet to consider a quasi-judicial request to rezone 167.18 acres to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Martin Commerce Park project. The proposal includes a master site plan with five phases and a maximum building floor area of 1,100,000 square feet.

• Consider rezoning Martin Commerce Park to Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• Review master site plan with five phases and 1,100,000 sq ft floor area
• Review PUD Zoning Agreement and Phasing Plan
• Review affidavit deferring adequate public facilities reservation

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Martin County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from October 16 and discuss the date, location, and public comment for the next meeting.

• Approval of October 16th minutes
• Discussion of next meeting date and location
• Public comment period (limit 3 minutes)

Library Board of Trustees

The Martin County Library Board of Trustees will review and discuss the sunset of the Customer Service Policy and hear an update on the Family Place/Parent TV program. Other routine business includes approval of October meeting minutes, a report from the Friends of the Library, and reports on trustee volunteer hours, work plan, and advocacy. The agenda is largely procedural with no major funding decisions or policy adoptions.

• Customer Service Policy sunset review – Deputy Library Director Richard Reilly presenting
• Family Place/Parent TV update – Coordinator Kelly Diogo
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2025 meeting
• Report from Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. by President Sheila Leach
• Reporting of Trustees' Volunteer Hours

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on comprehensive plan and land use map amendments for the Waterside project. The body is also considering a $5 million funding agreement for a conservation easement at Bar-B Ranch and an update from the Town of Sewall's Point.

• Proposed change of 396 acres from Agricultural to Low Density Residential for Waterside FLUM
• Funding agreement of $5,000,000 for a conservation easement on 1,669 acres at Bar-B Ranch
• Proposed increase in animal licensing fee recovery from $3.25 to $5.00
• Ordinance to implement the Martin County Economic Development Toolkit
• Acceptance of right-of-way for a sidewalk project along SW Bulldog Way

The Board re‑elected Sarah Heard as Chair (5‑0) and kept Edward Ciampi as Vice Chair (4‑1). It appointed Ciampi as Chair and Eileen Vargas as alternate of the Canvassing Board (4‑1). The Board approved a delay of the Palm City property closing (5‑0) and added a November 10, 2026 meeting (5‑0) while approving the 2026 holidays (5‑0). It also denied both Comprehensive Plan Amendment 21‑11 and 21‑12 (each 5‑0).

• Re‑elected Chair Heard (5-0)
• Re‑elected Vice Chair Ciampi (4-1)
• Appointed Ciampi as Canvassing Board Chair and Vargas as alternate (4-1)
• Approved delay of Palm City property closing (5-0)
• Added November 10, 2026 meeting to calendar (5-0)
• Approved 2026 holidays (5-0)
• Denied CPA 21-11 Waterside amendment (5-0)
• Denied CPA 21-12 Waterside future land‑use map amendment (5-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Martin County Historic Preservation Board will meet to approve minutes from October 2025 and review a draft of its 2025 Annual Report and 2026 strategic goals.

• Approval of October 20, 2025 HPB minutes
• Review of draft 2025 HPB Annual Report
• Review of 2026 HPB strategic planning goals

Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee will meet on November 12, 2025, to approve minutes from the September 10 meeting, set 2026 meeting dates, and elect a chair and vice-chair. The agenda also includes staff updates and public comment periods.

• Approval of draft minutes from September 10, 2025 meeting
• Discussion and approval of 2026 meeting dates
• Election of chair and vice-chair
• Staff updates under old business
• Celebration of Banner Lake lighting installation at start of meeting

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Martin County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet to review statistics on housing units served by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership and the Community Development Block Grant program. The agenda includes updates on these programs and a discussion of member initiatives, but no formal actions are scheduled.

• Review of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (S.H.I.P) numbers served
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) update
• Discussion of member initiatives regarding affordable housing projects
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comments period

Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council will meet to address new business items and receive presentations. The agenda includes action items regarding financial reports and updates from local tourism-related organizations.

• Financial report by Shannon McCarthy
• Arts Council of Martin County update by Nancy Turrell
• Treasure Coast Sports Commission update by Rick Hatcher
• Marine Industry Update by Michele Miller

Animal Care and Control Oversight Board

This meeting of the Animal Care and Control Oversight Board includes a discussion on amending Section 9.62.B to require veterinarians to report microchip status and number on vaccination certificates, which affects the cost of animal licenses. The board will also receive an update on the TVNR program and consider adopting 2026 meeting dates.

• Discussion on amending Section 9.62.B to require reporting microchip status on vaccination certificates
• TVNR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) update from D/S William Weiss
• Proposed adoption of 2026 meeting dates: April 2 and November 5, 2026

Local Planning Agency

The Martin County Local Planning Agency will hold quasi-judicial public hearings on two comprehensive plan amendments for the Waterside project. Item NPH-1 proposes text amendments to the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan, including expanding the Primary Urban Service District over 646 acres. Item NPH-2 would change the Future Land Use Map on 396 acres west of I-95 from Agricultural to Low Density Residential.

• Comprehensive Plan text amendment (CPA 21-11) expansion of Primary Urban Service District over 646 acres and removal of a Freestanding Urban Service District
• Future Land Use Map amendment (CPA 21-12) for 396 acres from Agricultural to Low Density Residential, located west of I-95 and SW Kanner Highway, south of SW 96th Street
• Amendments to residential capacity methodology in the Comprehensive Plan
• Requests by Kanner/96th St. Investments, LLC and South Florida Gateway Industrial, LLC
• Quasi-judicial procedures apply to both items

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings and make quasi-judicial decisions on several development proposals, including final site plans for the Rio Marine Village project (Phase 1 East, Phase 2 West, and the 145-unit Preserve) and a revised Phase 3 for Three Lakes Golf Club. Also scheduled are a public hearing on a right-of-way abandonment in Rio St. Lucie Terrace, a residential capacity analysis discussion, and approval of consent items such as an interlocal agreement for Palm City Elementary recreational facilities and a lease amendment for Florida Oceanographic Society.

• Final site plan for Rio Marine Village Phase 1 East: two live/work buildings, eight multi-family buildings, townhomes, marina clubhouse (DPQJ-2)
• Final site plan for Rio Marine Village Phase 2 West: retail, restaurants, mixed-use, dock slips, boat storage (DPQJ-3)
• Final site plan for 145-unit Preserve at Rio Marine Village (DPQJ-4)
• Revised Phase 3 final site plan for Three Lakes Golf Club to relocate golf cottages and expand Lake 13 (DPQJ-1)
• Abandonment of a portion of platted right-of-way in Rio St. Lucie Terrace (PHQJ-1)

The Board of County Commissioners approved three grant items presented by the Office of Management and Budget, including a Hazard Mitigation Grant modification, a Waterways Assistance Program grant for Jensen Beach Causeway improvements, and an Emergency Management Performance Grant. All three approvals passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The Board also approved several contracts, appointments, and development site plans, each unanimously.

• Approved Hazard Mitigation Grant modification for Sw Mockingbird Lane Drainage (5‑0)
• Approved 2025 Waterways Assistance Program Grant for Jensen Beach Causeway Boat Ramp and Pier Improvements (5‑0)
• Approved Emergency Management Performance Grant (5‑0)
• Approved contracts for Sludge Dewatering Polymer, Waterside Way Signalization Improvements, and North Jensen Floridian Well NRO‑5 RAW Watermain Addition (5‑0)
• Appointed Roxanne Johnson to the Library Board of Trustees (5‑0)
• Appointed Bradley Falco to the Board of Zoning Adjustment (5‑0)
• Approved abandonment of a portion of platted right‑of‑way at Rio St. Lucie Terrace (5‑0)
• Approved final site plan for Phase 3 of Three Lakes Golf Club Planned Unit Development (5‑0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will review capital projects, specifically the Rio Town Center redevelopment and Dixie Highway streetscape. The board will also review the FY 2025 4th Quarter Report and receive an update on El Camino.

• Rio Capital Projects Review: Town Center Redevelopment and Dixie Highway Streetscape
• FY 2025 4th Quarter Report
• Capital Projects Review
• El Camino Update

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a variance request to reduce rear setback requirements for a swimming pool and deck at 279 SW Harbor Street. They will also vote on approving the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting.

• Variance request by Spencer Denton to reduce rear setback for a swimming pool and sand-set travertine deck at 279 SW Harbor Street, Stuart
• Approval of minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting
• Quasi-judicial procedures outlined for the variance hearing

Airport Noise Advisory Committee

The Martin County Airport Noise Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on third-quarter 2025 airport operations and noise data, including jet operations and curfew compliance. They will also discuss the Residential Sound Insulation Program and receive updates on airport capital projects. Approval of previous meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Approval of April 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation: Q3 2025 operations and noise report with jet operations and curfew percentages
• Introduction of new committee member Christina Ouillette
• Status update on Residential Sound Insulation Program
• Updates on Airport Capital Projects by Andrew McBean

Construction Industry Licensing Board

The Construction Industry Licensing Board will hold a disciplinary hearing for contractor Johnnie Owens regarding a complaint by Sherry Muller. The board will also review five exam applications for various contractor licenses and discuss an unlicensed activity report. No new or old business is on the agenda.

• Disciplinary hearing: Sherry Muller vs. Johnnie Owens
• Exam applications: Harry Barbour (Marine Contractor), Jeremy Ward (Journeyman Electrician), Bryan McCormack (Irrigation Contractor), James McCormack (Irrigation Contractor), Yony Horsford (Plumbing Contractor)
• Unlicensed activity report discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The board will hold a public hearing on an ordinance updating fish and wildlife regulations and removing the defunct Lake Okeechobee advisory council. They will also consider a revised final site plan for Highpointe PUD Phase 2, adding six lots. Routine consent items include contracts, proclamations, fee schedules, and appointments.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 83 (Fish and Wildlife) and removing Lake Okeechobee Fish and Wildlife Advisory Council
• Revised Final Site Plan for Highpointe PUD Phase 2 – adds 6 lots (196 total) at SW Pratt Whitney Road and Bulldog Way
• Discussion of recruitment for County Attorney position following July 2025 retirement
• Annual contract with Florida Department of Health for operation of Martin County Health Department (2025-2026) with fee schedule
• Treasure Coast Sports Commission contract for fiscal year 2026

The Martin County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to authorize a multi‑use trail along SR‑5 (US‑1) in Hobie Sound. In the same meeting the Board also approved an ordinance amending fish and wildlife regulations, hired County Attorney Elysse Elder permanently, and adopted a new official county flag design. Additional approvals included a State Health Department contract, a lease amendment at the county airport, and a federal grant for a sidewalk project.

• Approved multi‑use trail along SR‑5 (US‑1) in Hobie Sound (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1265 amending fish and wildlife regulations (5‑0)
• Approved permanent hire of County Attorney Elysse Elder (4‑1)
• Adopted official Martin County flag option A (4‑1)
• Approved contract with Florida Dept. of Health for FY 2025‑2026 (5‑0)
• Approved lease amendment with Liberator Medical Supply at Martin County Airport (5‑0)
• Approved FDOT grant for SE Washington Street sidewalk project (5‑0)
• Reconsidered Meadow Run at Fox Grove site‑plan amendment (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of a property at 1870 NE Church Street. The board will also discuss a historic architectural survey update and approve 2026 meeting dates. Other business includes approval of the August 2025 minutes.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition - 1870 NE Church Street
• Historic Architectural Survey update
• 2026 Meeting Dates approval
• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2025

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider approval of the August 21st meeting minutes. Members will hear public comments limited to three minutes each. The board will also set the date and location for the next meeting.

• Approval of August 21st meeting minutes
• Public comment period (three‑minute limit per speaker)
• Set date and location for the next meeting

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, nominate and select officers, hear public comments, and receive a report from the Friends of the Library. Old business includes reporting of trustee volunteer hours, updating the work plan, and discussing advocacy. New business covers budget and staffing updates from the Library Director.

• Nomination and selection of officers for the board
• Budget and staffing updates from Library Director Jennifer Salas
• Report from the Friends of the MCLS by President Sheila Leach
• Reporting of trustees' volunteer hours

Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee will consider approving minutes from August 7, 2025, hear a presentation on human services water and sewer assistance, receive updates on projects and current development, and take public comments.

• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2025
• Presentation on human services water and sewer assistance (Agenda Item 26-0180)
• Port Salerno project updates (Agenda Item 26-0181)
• Current development projects review (Agenda Item 26-0184)
• Public comments with 3-minute speaking limit

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on a rezoning of 111 acres at 5000 SW Green Farms Lane from A-2 Agricultural to AG-20A General Agricultural. Also on consent are revisions to development review fees, approval of revised housing assistance plans, and several utility easements. The agenda includes a design update for mental health housing pods at Holt Correctional Facility.

• Public hearing to rezone 5000 SW Green Farms Lane (111 acres) from A-2 to AG-20A in Palm City
• Adoption of resolution revising development review fees for Growth Management, Fire Prevention, and Engineering
• Approval of revised Local Housing Assistance Plans for FY 2020-2023 and FY 2023-2026
• Utility easement grant to South Martin Regional Utility for potable water main along SE Kingsway Street in Hobe Sound
• Design update for mental health housing pods at Holt Correctional Facility

The Board adopted a zoning‑atlas amendment to reclassify 5000 SW Green Farms Lane, LLC (vote 4‑0). It also denied the revised final site plan for the Meadow Run at Fox Grove subdivision (vote 4‑0). Additional actions included approving a fee‑schedule revision, a bridge construction contract, a utility easement, the FAIR lease extension, and the 2026 legislative priorities.

• Approved zoning‑atlas amendment for 5000 SW Green Farms Lane (4‑0)
• Denied revised final site plan for Meadow Run at Fox Grove (4‑0)
• Approved revised development review and inspection fee schedules (3‑1)
• Approved bridge construction and maintenance contract (3‑0‑1 abstain)
• Approved utility easement to South Martin Regional Utility for water main project (unanimous)
• Approved FAIR lease extension and 40‑year performance‑base lease negotiations (4‑0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 grant programs including Children’s Services Council and Justice Assistance (4‑0)
• Approved 2026 state and federal legislative priorities (4‑0)

Golden Gate Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Golden Gate Neighborhood Advisory Committee will discuss updates on the Birch Plaza Development, neighborhood improvements, El Camino, and the Landscape Vision Plan. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from August 4, 2025, and public comment periods.

• Birch Plaza Development update
• Golden Gate Neighborhood Improvements update
• El Camino update
• Landscape Vision Plan update
• Approval of minutes from August 4, 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will convene a joint meeting with the City of Stuart, Martin County School Board, and Village of Indiantown Council to discuss shared community matters.

• Joint meeting with City of Stuart, School Board, and Village of Indiantown
• Agenda Item 26-0127
• Public comments period scheduled

Commissioners, city officials, the school board, and the Village of Indiantown presented updates on county public works, city utilities, village utilities, growth and development, and school district projects. No votes, approvals, or other formal actions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 10:08 a.m.

Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. The committee will hear a 30% draft presentation of the Rio Civic Center Master Plan and a 30% draft presentation of the Dixie Highway Streetscape concept, both prepared by Marlin Engineering with Dover, Kohl & Partners. Input from members and the public will be solicited on both plans.

• Approve Rio NAC minutes from July 24, 2025
• Presentation of 30% draft Rio Civic Center Master Plan by Marlin Engineering, Dover, Kohl & Partners
• Presentation of 30% draft Dixie Highway Streetscape plan by Marlin Engineering, Dover, Kohl & Partners
• Public comment period (up to 3 minutes per speaker)
• Adjournment

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will first vote on approving the minutes from its April 24, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a quasi‑judicial hearing on a variance request submitted by Karissa and Jayhad Julien to reduce the rear‑setback requirements in the HR‑1 Single Family Residential District so they can build a swimming pool and sand‑set travertine deck at 555 SW Harbor Street, Stuart. The hearing will follow quasi‑judicial procedures that allow parties to cross‑examine witnesses and present evidence.

• Approve minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting (Agenda Item 25-1237).
• Review quasi‑judicial procedures applicable to variance requests.
• Consider variance request to reduce rear setback for HR‑1 district at 555 SW Harbor Street (Agenda Item 25-1238).
• Public comments period before adjournment (Agenda Item 25-1239).

Public Safety Coordinating Council

The Public Safety Coordinating Council will convene at 3:00 PM on September 24, 2025, to review updates from the Sheriff's Office, Jail, Stuart Police Department, and judicial offices. The agenda includes a discussion on opioid settlement funds and updates on various court programs including Drug Court and Mental Health Court.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Sheriff's Office and Jail updates
• Stuart Police Department update
• Judicial updates (State Attorney, Public Defender)
• Opioid Settlement Funds discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Martin County Board of County Commissioners will hold its second public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget and consider a series of consent agenda items including proclamations, committee appointments, and land development requests.

• Final public hearing on Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget
• Approval of warrant list for disbursements between August 25 and September 7, 2025
• Adoption of resolution adjusting towing and storage vehicle rates for October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026
• Approval of antenna and equipment space lease with the Federal Aviation Administration
• Appointment to the Tourist Development Council

The Board voted to approve the Countywide Funds for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, with four commissioners in favor and Commissioner Vargas voting no. The motion passed despite the single dissent. The approval enables the county to allocate its annual budget as presented.

• Approved Countywide Funds (FY 2025/2026) – vote 4-1 (Vargas nay)
• Approved District One MSTU Fund – vote 5-0
• Approved District Two MSTU Fund – vote 5-0
• Approved District Four MSTU Fund – vote 5-0
• Approved District Five MSTU Fund – vote 5-0
• Adopted proclamation for 100th anniversary of Apollo School – approved
• Adopted proclamation declaring Fire Prevention Week – approved
• Appointed Colleen Holmes to Tourist Development Council – vote 5-0

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve minutes from August 25, 2025, and review capital projects, including drainage and unpaved roads in Hobe Sound and Jensen Beach. The agenda also includes an update on the Golden Gate Neighborhood Improvement Project.

• Approval of CRA minutes from August 25, 2025
• Review of capital projects for September 22, 2025
• Review of Hobe Sound unpaved roads and Jensen Beach Maple Ave drainage
• Update on the Golden Gate Neighborhood Improvement Project

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from July 28, 2025, and review the program manual and project updates. The meeting includes a public comment period and departmental updates.

• Approval of July 28, 2025 minutes
• Review of program manual and project updates
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
• Departmental updates
• Adjournment

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

This meeting is largely procedural: the board will consider approval of the August 21 meeting minutes, take public comments, and discuss future meeting dates. No substantive policy items, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 21, 2025 meeting

County Health Care Review Board

The County Health Care Review Board is meeting to consider hospital account approvals and disapprovals, as well as physician account approvals. The agenda also includes a report from the Health Care Review Agency and a recap report. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed; the meeting appears to be a routine review of medical accounts.

• Consideration of hospital account approvals
• Review of disapproved hospital accounts
• Hospital physician account approvals
• H.C.R.A report and hospital/physician recap report

Library Board of Trustees

The Martin County Library Board of Trustees will meet to review library marketing and communications. The agenda includes reports from the Director and the Friends of the MCLS, Inc.

• Review of County communications and library marketing with Martha Ann Kneiss, Lacey Latour-Goodine, and Tony Florio
• Reporting of Trustees' volunteer hours
• Discussion of Work Plan and Advocacy
• Report from Sheila Leach, President of the Friends of the MCLS, Inc.

Tourist Development Council

The Martin County Tourist Development Council will meet to approve minutes and discuss financial reports, updates from the Arts Council and Treasure Coast Sports Commission, and a marine industry update. The meeting includes public comments and presentations.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Financial report by Shannon McCarthy
• Arts Council of Martin County update
• Treasure Coast Sports Commission update
• Marine Industry update

Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee will approve minutes from a July meeting and hear presentations on e-bike and golf cart regulations, the 9025 SE Bridge Road project, and the Sand Ridge Pines townhomes. The agenda also includes staff updates and a public comment period.

• Approval of July 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on e-bikes and golf cart regulations
• Presentation on the 9025 SE Bridge Road project
• Presentation on Sand Ridge Pines townhomes
• Staff updates on old business

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners holds the first of two public hearings on the fiscal year 2025/2026 budget. The hearing includes an overview and review/approval of resolutions. Public comments are limited to three minutes.

• First public hearing on the FY 2025/2026 budget
• Overview and review/approval of budget resolutions

The Board voted on agenda item 25-1028 to tentatively approve a series of MSTU (Municipal Services Trust Unit) funds for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. Vice Chair Ciampi made each motion, which Commissioner Capps seconded. All motions carried, with most approved unanimously (5‑0) and several approved by a 4‑1 vote where Commissioner Vargas voted nay. The approvals covered countywide, district, special district, fire rescue, parks, utilities, and other enterprise and trust funds.

• Tentative approval of Countywide MSTU Funds (5-0)
• Tentative approval of District One MSTU Funds (5-0)
• Tentative approval of District Two MSTU Funds (5-0)
• Tentative approval of District Three MSTU Funds (4-1, Vargas nay)
• Tentative approval of District Four MSTU Funds (5-0)
• Tentative approval of Special District A-61 (Hutchinson Island) MSTU Fund (4-1, Vargas nay)
• Tentative approval of Parks and Recreation MSTU Fund (4-1, Vargas nay)
• Tentative approval of Utilities Enterprise Fund (4-1, Vargas nay)

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee

The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee will meet to review updates from advisory members and community action specialists, and to discuss overdose statistics and specialty court progress.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Updates from Advisory Members
• Community Action Updates - Joanna Greene
• Specialty Court Updates - Joanna Greene
• Overdose and Narcan Statistics for Martin County

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on the Phase 1 Final Site Plan for The Ranch Planned Unit Development, a 1,842‑acre project on SW Kanner Highway and SW Bridge Road that includes golf courses, a clubhouse, and related facilities. It will also adopt the revised Local Housing Assistance Plan for FY 2023‑2026, update animal‑control fines, and grant a utility easement to the City of Stuart for the APP Jet Center at Martin County Airport. Additional routine items on the consent agenda include contract approvals, a warrant list, meeting minutes, and several proclamations.

• Approval of Phase 1 Final Site Plan for The Ranch PUD (≈1,842 acres, SW Kanner Hwy & SW Bridge Rd)
• Adoption of revised Local Housing Assistance Plan FY 2023‑2026
• Adoption of resolution updating animal‑control fines and penalties
• Grant of utility easement on county‑owned airport property to City of Stuart for APP Jet Center hangar
• Consent agenda items: contracts, warrant list, minutes, and proclamations

The Board approved the Phase 1 final site plan for the Ranch Planned Unit Development (DPQJ-1) with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved the consent agenda items (CNST‑1 through CNST‑10) and confirmed several board and committee appointments. Additional approvals included multiple grant and contract items presented by the Office of Management and Budget.

• Approved consent agenda items CNST‑1 to CNST‑10 (first motion, unanimous)
• Approved Phase 1 final site plan for Ranch PUD (DPQJ‑1) – 5‑0 vote
• Appointed Charles Cleaver to Health Facilities Authority – 5‑0 vote
• Appointed Jodi Dupuis, Deborah Allen, Diana Owens to Affordable Housing Advisory Committee – 5‑0 vote
• Appointed Giuseppe Pistone to Business Development Board – 5‑0 vote
• Appointed Joy Banks, Susan Hauer, Katherine Spurgeon to Library Board of Trustees – 5‑0 vote
• Approved OMB grant items and $2,500 for 9/11 memorial service – 5‑0 vote
• Approved contracts for shoreline stabilization, painting, utility painting, electrical services, and Hobe Sound Drawbridge repairs – 4‑0‑1 abstain

Jensen Beach Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Jensen Beach Neighborhood Advisory Committee will meet to receive a presentation from Resilient Martin regarding the county's vulnerability assessment. The body will also review staff updates and approve minutes from the June 4, 2025, meeting.

• Resilient Martin presentation on Martin County’s vulnerability assessment
• Approval of June 4, 2025, meeting minutes
• Staff updates

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss amendments to growth management plans for accessory dwelling units to increase affordable housing options. The meeting includes a public hearing on platting ordinances and a request to use sales tax funds for a conservation easement.

• Proposed amendments to Comprehensive Growth Management Plan and Land Development Regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Public hearing to amend Land Development Regulations regarding plats
• Authorization to use sales tax funds for the Bar-B-Ranch conservation easement
• Tri-party agreement for the Hutchinson Island Shore Protection Project
• Lease with Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. for services at the Martin County Health Department on Willoughby Boulevard

The commissioners voted 4‑1 to reject holding evening meetings. They approved a growth‑management amendment to allow accessory dwelling units, a tri‑party agreement for the Hutchinson Island Shore Protection Project, and a lease with Florida Community Health Centers. Additional approvals included the appointment of Christina Ouillette to the Airport Noise Advisory Committee and the acquisition of the Bar‑B‑Branch conservation easement.

• Rejected evening meetings (4‑1)
• Approved growth‑management amendment for accessory dwelling units (Resolution 25‑8.16)
• Approved tri‑party agreement for Hutchinson Island Shore Protection Project (Agenda 25‑1191)
• Approved ordinance amending land development regulations regarding plats (Ordinance 1264)
• Appointed Christina Ouillette to Airport Noise Advisory Committee (5‑0)
• Approved lease with Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. (Resolution 25‑8.17)
• Approved OMB items including FEMA and FDEP grants (Resolutions 25‑8.19‑32)
• Approved acquisition of Bar‑B‑Branch conservation easement (Agenda 25‑1175)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will approve the minutes from its July 28, 2025 meeting. It will conduct its monthly review of active capital projects, including presentations on the New Monrovia Unpaved Roads project and the New Monrovia Neighborhood Improvements project in the Port Salerno area. No decisions beyond the minutes approval are indicated; the project overviews are for discussion.

• Approval of July 28, 2025 CRA meeting minutes
• Presentation on New Monrovia Unpaved Roads project (Port Salerno CRA)
• Presentation on New Monrovia Neighborhood Improvements project (Port Salerno CRA)
• Monthly review of active capital projects

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing to consider adopting an ordinance that would amend Article 4 (Site Development Standards), Division 21 (Subdivision Regulations) and Article 10 (Development Review Procedures) of the Martin County Code. The amendments are intended to clarify and align the plats with Chapter 177 of the Florida Statutes. The request was made by the County Engineer and the County Surveyor and Mapper, and will be presented by the County Engineer.

• Public hearing to consider adoption of ordinance amending Article 4, Division 21, and Article 10 of the Martin County Code

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve the minutes from its June 19, 2025 session. The agenda includes public comment and discussion on future meeting logistics.

• Approval of June 19, 2025 minutes
• Public comment period
• Discussion of future meeting dates and locations

Library Board of Trustees

This is a routine meeting of the Martin County Library Board of Trustees. Items include approval of previous minutes, a report from the Friends of the MCLS, old business on volunteer hours and advocacy, and a presentation from the Martin County Genealogical Society. The director's report and trustee comments are also on the agenda.

• Presentation by Martin County Genealogical Society President Evi Eskin
• Report from Friends of the MCLS, Inc. by President Sheila Leach
• Discussion of trustee volunteer hours and work plan

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider approval of minutes from June 16, 2025, and discuss new business including a Historic Architectural Survey Review and the FY24-25 Financial Report. Public comment will be accepted. The agenda is largely procedural with no rezonings or contracts for approval.

• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2025
• Historic Architectural Survey Review
• FY24-25 Financial Report (attachment: HPB_Budget_FY21-25.pdf)

Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Old Palm City NAC will hear a presentation on Martin County’s updated vulnerability assessment and adaptation strategies. Staff will provide a status update on the Cornell Avenue Streetscape Project and seek community input. The committee will also vote on approving the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Presentation by Amy Eason on Martin County's updated vulnerability assessment and adaptation strategies
• Status update on the Cornell Avenue Streetscape Project and community input discussion
• Approval of June 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comments (3 minutes per speaker)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will review and vote on a technical revision to the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) and receive an update on the 'Live Local' growth management initiative. The committee will also review SHIP/CDBG/HOME projects and the 2026-2029 LHAP.

• Vote on technical revision to LHAP
• Review of SHIP/CDBG/HOME Projects
• Review of 2026-2029 LHAP
• Live Local Update – Growth Management

Board of County Commissioners

The Martin County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings to adopt an ordinance creating an emergency shelter designation for sexual predators and sexual offenders. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the FY 2026 solid waste assessment rates, a public hearing on a Planned Unit Development rezoning in Palm City, and approval of a contract for energy‑related operational savings. Routine items such as the consent agenda, warrant list approvals, and several proclamations will also be considered.

• PH-2: Public hearing to adopt ordinance designating emergency shelters for sexual predators/offenders
• PH-1: Public hearing to adopt FY 2026 solid waste assessment rates and certify the special assessment roll
• PHQJ-1: Public hearing on rezoning from RM‑8 to Planned Unit Development for the Palm City paddock project
• CNST-13: Adoption of a resolution approving three warranty deeds for dedicated right‑of‑way along SW 50th Ave and SW 66th St
• CNST-1: Energy & Energy Related Operational Savings Contract (DEPT‑5) approval

The Board adopted a zoning‑atlas amendment converting RM‑8 to a Planned Unit Development for the Palm City Paddock, approving the revised master site plan with design changes and two $50,000 donations to local parks. The motion was made by Vice Chair Ciampi, seconded by Commissioner Vargas, and passed unanimously by all five commissioners. No interveners were recorded.

• Approved contracts that meet the threshold for board approval (unanimous)
• Approved warrant list for disbursement via checks and electronic payments (unanimous)
• Approved artwork purchase agreement for sculpture at Palm City Place (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Stuart for temporary building official services (unanimous)
• Approved management agreement with Historical Society of Martin County for the House of Refuge (unanimous)
• Approved solid waste assessment resolution for FY 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending sections 51.2, 51.4.C.1, and creating section 51.13 for emergency shelter designation (unanimous)
• Approved Palm City Paddock zoning‑atlas amendment, revised master site plan, and $100,000 in park donations (5‑0)

Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the Resilient Martin Environmental Resource Vulnerability Assessment. The meeting also includes a review of project updates and the approval of minutes from June 12, 2025.

• Resilient Martin Environmental Resource Vulnerability Assessment presentation
• Project updates
• Approval of June 12, 2025 minutes

Golden Gate Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Golden Gate Neighborhood Advisory Committee will receive presentations on human services water and sewer assistance and the Resilient Martin environmental resource vulnerability assessment. Old business includes updates on the Golden Gate landscape vision plan and neighborhood improvements. The agenda also includes approval of April 7, 2025 minutes and public comments.

• Presentation on Human Services Water and Sewer Assistance
• Presentation on Resilient Martin Environmental Resource Vulnerability Assessment
• Update on Golden Gate Landscape Vision Plan
• Update on Golden Gate Neighborhood Improvements
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Martin County Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to hold a joint meeting with the City of Stuart, the Martin County School Board, and the Village of Indiantown. The agenda item is identified as 25-0844.

• Joint meeting with City of Stuart, School Board, and Village of Indiantown
• Agenda item 25-0844
• Meeting location: Blake Library, 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart

Commissioners, city officials, school board members, and the Village of Indiantown shared updates on public works, environmental resources, utilities, growth management, and school district facilities. No motions were adopted, denied, or voted on. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m.

Tourist Development Council

The Martin County Tourist Development Council will convene to approve minutes and address unfinished business. The agenda includes financial updates, presentations from the Arts Council and Sports Commission, and a marine industry update.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Financial report by Shannon McCarthy
• Arts Council of Martin County presentation
• Treasure Coast Sports Commission presentation
• Marine Industry Update

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will discuss capital projects, review the FY 2025 3rd quarter report, and consider the Resilient Martin Environmental Resource Vulnerability Assessment. Additionally, they will review the Golden Gate Landscape Vision Project and the Golden Gate Neighborhood Improvement Project. The meeting includes public comment periods.

• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2025
• CRA Capital Projects Review for July 28, 2025
• FY 2025 3rd Quarter Report
• Resilient Martin Environmental Resource Vulnerability Assessment
• Golden Gate Landscape Vision Project and Neighborhood Improvement Project reviews

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from the May 19, 2025 AIPP meeting. The committee will review the artist shortlist for the Manatee Pocket Mosaic Project. Members will also discuss the Gillie and Marc public art opportunity.

• Approve AIPP minutes from May 19, 2025 (Agenda Item 25-1182)
• Review artist shortlist for the Manatee Pocket Mosaic Project (Agenda Item 25-1183)
• Discuss the Gillie and Marc public art opportunity (Agenda Item 25-1186)

Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee will hear presentations on water and sewer connection assistance and an updated vulnerability assessment for Martin County. Staff will also provide updates on several Rio CRA projects.

• Presentation on water and sewer connection assistance from Human Services
• Presentation on Martin County’s vulnerability assessment and adaptation strategies
• Update on the Dixie Hwy Streetscape Project
• Update on Civic Center Property Redevelopment
• Update on benches, bike racks, and crosswalks

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget workshop to establish the tentative millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year. They will also discuss recruitment to fill the retiring county attorney position, consider an interlocal agreement for public use of Jensen Beach Elementary recreational facilities, and vote on a resolution delegating plat approval authority to the County Administrator.

• Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget workshop to set tentative millage rate
• Discussion of recruitment process for the county attorney position (retiring July 2025)
• Interlocal agreement with School Board for Jensen Beach Elementary recreational facilities
• Resolution delegating authority to approve plats and accept land dedications to the County Administrator
• Request to waive conflict of interest for Travis Waddell's reappointment to the Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee (Bremar Construction and Freedom Waste Services contracts)

The commission approved the consent agenda, including a Jensen Beach elementary school interlocal agreement and a resolution delegating authority over plats. They waived a conflict of interest and appointed Travis Waddell to the Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee, and selected Denise Nieman for the County Attorney Selection Committee. The board also gave tentative approval to the budgets of the Sheriff's Office, Airport, Capital Improvement Plan, General Services and several other departments, with votes ranging from 4‑1 to 5‑0.

• Waived conflict of interest for Travis Waddell (5-0)
• Appointed Travis Waddell to Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Selected Denise Nieman for County Attorney Selection Committee (5-0)
• Tentatively approved Sheriff's Office budget (4-1)
• Tentatively approved Airport budget (5-0)
• Tentatively approved Capital Improvement Plan budget (4-1)
• Tentatively approved General Services budget (5-0)
• Approved resolution delegating authority over plats (5-0)

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will review a request by Finland Capital, LLC to rezone 8.6 acres of undeveloped land to a Planned Unit Development. The proposal includes a zoning agreement and site plan for residential construction.

• Rezoning request from RM-8 to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Paddock at Palm City (P177-002)
• Proposed construction of 51 two-story townhomes, 6 three-story duplexes, and 1 three-story single family home
• Project location at the southeast corner of SW Martin Highway and SW 30th Avenue in Palm City
• Request for a certificate of Public Facilities Reservation

Library Board of Trustees

The Martin County Library Board of Trustees will discuss a Makerspace Program presentation from staff, along with old business items including reporting of volunteer hours and work plan. The board will also receive a report from the Friends of the MCLS and hear the Director's Report. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Makerspace Program presentation by KC Hudson (Digital Services Manager) and Dorie McKeon (Makerspace Program Assistant)
• Report from Friends of the MCLS, Inc. by President Sheila Leach
• Review of trustees' volunteer hours and work plan under old business
• Director's Report by Jennifer Salas
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes

Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee will hear a presentation from Floridays regarding a requested text amendment for a continuing project. Resilient Martin will also present an overview of Martin County's vulnerability assessment. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment periods.

• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2025 meeting
• Presentation on Floridays continuing project requesting a text amendment (Agenda Item 25-1122)
• Presentation on Martin County's vulnerability assessment by Resilient Martin (Agenda Item 25-1120)
• Public comments (3 minutes per speaker)
• Disclosure of conflicts of interest

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider adopting an amendment to the false alarm reduction ordinance, requested by the Sheriff’s Office and Tax Collector. The Board will also consider resolutions to accept 33 perpetual easements for the MacArthur Boulevard dune and beach shoreline restoration project and a utility easement for Palm Pike Car Wash along SW Martin Highway. Additional items include a solid waste initial assessment resolution for FY2026, a proposal to sell surplus county property at the NW corner of SW Martin Highway and SW Palm City School Avenue, and routine consent‑agenda approvals.

• Public hearing to consider adoption of a false alarm reduction ordinance amendment (PH-1)
• Resolution to adopt 33 perpetual easements for the MacArthur Boulevard dune and beach project (CNST-7)
• Resolution to adopt a utility easement for Palm Pike Car Wash, LLC along SW Martin Highway (CNST-8)
• Solid waste initial assessment resolution for fiscal year 2026 (CNST-9)
• Proposal to sell and develop surplus county‑owned property at NW corner of SW Martin Highway and SW Palm City School Avenue (DEPT-6)

The Board approved staff's recommendation to sell and develop a surplus county‑owned property at the northwest corner of SW Martin Highway and SW Palm City School Avenue. The motion passed 3‑1‑1 (three Ayes, one Nay, one absent). The meeting also approved a series of consent‑agenda items including easements, grants and proclamations.

• Approved sale and development of surplus county property at SW Martin Highway (3-1-1)
• Adopted proclamation declaring Purple Heart Day in Martin County (approved)
• Approved 33 perpetual easements for shoreline restoration on MacArthur Boulevard (approved)
• Approved utility easement for Palm Pike Car Wash along SW Martin Highway (approved)
• Adopted solid waste initial assessment resolution for FY2025/26 (approved)
• Adopted annual assessment resolution for non‑ad valorem rolls FY2025/26 (approved)
• Approved Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council appointments (approved)
• Designated Commissioner Vargas as 2025 NACO voting representative (approved)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board is scheduled to approve the minutes from May 15, 2025, and hold a public comment period.

• Approval of May 15th, 2025 minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Board will receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget from Library Director Jennifer Salas. Other business includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a report from the Friends of the Martin County Library System, and updates on volunteer hours, the work plan, and advocacy efforts.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Overview presentation
• Approval of May 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Report from Friends of the MCLS, Inc. by President Sheila Leach
• Reporting of Trustees' Volunteer Hours
• Discussion of Work Plan and Advocacy

County Health Care Review Board

The County Health Care Review Board will meet to approve hospital and physician accounts and review a recap report. The meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2025, at 8:45 AM.

• Approval of Hospital Account Approvals
• Review of Disapproved Hospital Accounts
• Approval of Hospital Physician Account Approvals
• Review of H.C.R.A./Physician Recap Report

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on a boundary amendment for the Waterside Community Development District (expanding from 179.9 to about 216.37 acres), a zoning change for Driven Brands at South Kanner Highway and SW Salerno Road, and a site plan for a storage facility at Parrot Circle. Consent items include proclamations for Parks and Recreation Month and Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup Week, appointments to boards, and a stop sign request at SE Gomez Avenue and SE Hill Terrace.

• Public hearing to amend Waterside Community Development District boundaries (216.37 acres)
• Rezoning of 2.97 acres at S. Kanner Hwy and SW Salerno Rd from PUD-C to General Commercial (Driven Brands)
• Zoning change for 13.49 acres at 4903 SE Quail Hollow Street from A-2 to AR-5A (American Humane Association)
• Revised major final site plan for 59,857 sq ft self-storage facility at 450 SE Parrot Circle
• Stop sign installation request at SE Gomez Avenue and SE Hill Terrace in Loblolly Community

The Commissioners adopted an amendment to the Martin County Zoning Atlas that changes the zoning district classification for the American Humane Association, Inc., by a 5‑0 vote. They also approved a July 2025 Parks and Recreation Month proclamation, authorized stop signs on SE Gomez Avenue, and appointed Diane Castellucci to the Value Adjustment Board. Additional actions included approving a staff recommendation for a vacant parcel at 2769 SE Fairmont Street and adopting an ordinance altering the Waterside Community Development District boundaries.

• Adopted amendment to Zoning Atlas for American Humane Association (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Waterside Community Development District boundaries (3-2)
• Approved staff recommendation for vacant parcel at 2769 SE Fairmont Street (5-0)
• Approved stop signs on SE Gomez Avenue at SE Hill Terrace (5-0)
• Approved state highway lighting, maintenance, and compensation agreement (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation declaring July 2025 Parks and Recreation Month (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation declaring Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup Week (5-0)
• Appointed Diane Castellucci to the Value Adjustment Board (5-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Martin County Historic Preservation Board will approve the minutes from its April 14, 2025 meeting, disclose any conflicts of interest, and discuss a review of the 2025 Historic Preservation Month. The board will also receive a staff update and open the floor for public comment before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes – April 14, 2025
• Disclosure of conflicts of interest
• 2025 Historic Preservation Month review
• Staff update
• Public comment

Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee will review and consider approval of the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes. Staff and a consultant will present preliminary design options for the Cornell Avenue streetscape and pocket parks, seeking feedback to advance to 60% design completion. An update will be given on the public art piece proposed for The Patio. Public comment is invited.

• Approval of April 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation of Cornell Avenue streetscape and pocket park design options (Agenda Item 25-1084)
• Update on public art piece for The Patio (Agenda Item 25-1085)
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from April 10, 2025, and discuss e-bikes and project updates. The meeting will include public comments and a member and staff session.

• Approval of April 10, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of e-bikes
• Project updates
• Public comments
• Member and staff session

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee

The Martin County Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee will meet on June 11, 2025. Members will receive updates from advisory members, community action, and specialty court representatives. The committee will also review overdose and Narcan statistics for Martin County. The meeting includes a public comment period before adjournment.

• Updates from advisory members
• Community action updates (presented by Joanna Greene)
• Specialty court updates (presented by Joanna Greene)
• Review of overdose and Narcan statistics for Martin County

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings on two quasi-judicial items: a revised major final site plan for a 59,857-square-foot self-storage facility at 450 SE Parrot Circle, and a rezoning request for a 2.97-acre site at S. Kanner Highway and SW Salerno Road from PUD-C to GC. The board will also vote to approve the May 15, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Revised major final site plan for a 59,857 sq ft two-story self-storage facility on 4.5 acres at 450 SE Parrot Circle (including Certificate of Public Facilities Reservation)
• Rezoning of 2.97 acres at southwest corner of S. Kanner Hwy and SW Salerno Rd from PUD-C to General Commercial (GC) district (with Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption)
• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2025

Jensen Beach Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Jensen Beach Neighborhood Advisory Committee will consider approving minutes from its March 5, 2025 meeting and hear a presentation on a parking study for Maple Avenue, including potential crosswalk improvements. Staff updates and public comments are also on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 5, 2025 meeting
• Presentation on parking study for Maple Avenue improvements and crosswalk
• Staff updates under old business

Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee will review and approve minutes from a January meeting and hear a request for a setback reduction on NE Orange Ave. Staff will also provide an update on the Dixie Hwy Streetscape Project.

• Review and approve minutes from January 23, 2025
• Hear request for alternative compliance: 1024 NE Orange Ave
• Setback reduction requested to 5 feet
• Update on Dixie Hwy Streetscape Project
• Update on Civic Center Property Redevelopment

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will approve minutes from April, hear public comments, and receive the Friends of MCLS report. Old business includes reporting volunteer hours, workplan, and advocacy. New business features a review of the Reference Services Policy and an overview from the Public Services Manager.

• Reference Services Policy Review
• Public Services Manager Overview by Jamie Rowles
• Friends of the MCLS, Inc. Report
• Reporting of Trustees' volunteer hours
• Workplan and advocacy discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss transferring jurisdiction of several roads with the Florida Department of Transportation and a zoning amendment for a 17.27-acre site. The meeting also includes a recruitment discussion for a new County Attorney following Sarah Woods' retirement in July 2025.

• Road transfer agreement with FDOT for SW Martin Highway, SE Indian Street, NE Jensen Beach Boulevard, and NE Causeway Boulevard
• Proposed zoning change for Jensen Beach MHP, LLC from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to RS-5 and LC for a 17.27-acre site
• Cooperation Agreement with US Army Corps of Engineers for the Hutchinson Island Shore Protection Project
• Facilities Use Agreement with Black Heritage Initiatives, Inc. for the One Room Schoolhouse in New Monrovia
• Interlocal Agreement with the Village of Indiantown for use of Timer Powers Park

The commissioners approved a road‑transfer agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for SW Martin Highway, SE Indian Street, NE Jensen Beach Boulevard, and NE Causeway Boulevard. They also adopted a zoning‑atlas amendment for Jensen Beach MHP, LLC, appointed Elysse Elder as acting County Attorney with a 10% salary increase, and approved a facilities‑use agreement for the One‑Room Schoolhouse. Additional approvals included an interlocal agreement with the Village of Indiantown, a cooperation agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers for the Hutchinson Island shore‑protection project, and several grant and contract items.

• Approved road‑transfer agreement for SW Martin Highway, SE Indian Street, NE Jensen Beach Blvd, NE Causeway Blvd (5‑0)
• Adopted zoning‑atlas amendment for Jensen Beach MHP, LLC (4‑1)
• Appointed Elysse Elder as acting County Attorney with 10% salary increase (5‑0)
• Approved facilities‑use agreement with Martin County Black Heritage Initiatives for One‑Room Schoolhouse (5‑0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Village of Indiantown for use of Timer Powers Park (5‑0)
• Approved cooperation agreement with Army Corps of Engineers for Hutchinson Island shore‑protection project (5‑0)
• Approved OMB grant and budget adjustments (Hazard Mitigation Grant, Safe Streets, Urban Forestry, budget allocations) (5‑0)
• Approved contracts: Charlie Leighton Park Boat Ramp Renovations & Park Improvements (4‑0, 1 abstain) and SW Fox Brown Road Resurfacing (5‑0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency will discuss the Office of Community Development's tentative operating budget for fiscal year 2026. The body will also review capital projects and a legislative report.

• FY 2026 Office of Community Development tentative operating budget
• Capital projects review
• 2025 final legislative report
• Investment program project completion for Applicant #013

Public Art Advisory Committee

The committee will review a subcommittee report and a request to re-advertise the call to artists for the Manatee Pocket Mosaic Project. Members will also discuss a temporary public art opportunity and a survey regarding art in public places.

• Manatee Pocket Mosaic Project subcommittee review
• Request to re-advertise call to artists for Manatee Pocket Mosaic Project
• Gillie and Marc temporary public art opportunity
• Art in Public Places survey results

Local Planning Agency

The Martin County Local Planning Agency will meet to approve minutes from April 2025 and consider two quasi-judicial rezoning requests. The agency will review a request to rezone 13.49 acres to Agricultural Ranchette District and a request to rezone 17.27 acres to Low Density Residential and Limited Commercial Districts.

• Approve minutes from April 3, 2025
• Approve minutes from April 17, 2025
• Rezone 13.49 acres to AR-5A (American Humane Association)
• Rezone 17.27 acres to RS-5 and LC (Jensen Beach MHP)
• Consider quasi-judicial procedures for zoning applications

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve the April 10, 2025 minutes, receive public comments, and discuss old and new business. No specific proposals, contracts, or fee changes are listed on this agenda; it is largely procedural.

• Approval of April 10, 2025 minutes
• Public comment period (three minutes per speaker)

Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee will review a preliminary site plan for the Saint John Chrysostom Greek Church. The committee will also consider a project completion report for CRA Investment Program Applicant #013.

• Saint John Chrysostom Greek Church application and preliminary site plan
• CRA Investment Program Project Completion Report for Applicant #013
• Approval of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Martin County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet on May 14, 2025 at the BOCC Workshop Room, 4th floor. The agenda includes approval of minutes, consideration of new business, and presentations. Updates will be given on State Housing Initiatives Partnership numbers served, the Community Development Block Grant status, and member initiatives regarding affordable housing projects. No formal actions are required at this meeting.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• New business items (no specific actions listed)
• State Housing Initiatives Partnership (S.H.I.P.) numbers served update
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) update
• Discussion of member initiatives on affordable housing projects

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss updating the Martin County Code regarding the release and reduction of code enforcement liens. The meeting includes several board appointments and the acquisition of land for conservation.

• Public hearing on ordinance to delegate code enforcement lien approval authority to the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
• Acquisition of three noncontiguous parcels of vacant land in Palm Beach Heights for conservation totaling $47,880.00
• Transportation services agreement with School Board of Martin County for school bus use from July 2025 through June 2026
• Utility easement approval along SW Kanner Highway near SW Locks Road
• Appointments to Construction Industry Licensing Board, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee, and Treasure Coast Health Council

The Martin County Board of Commissioners approved a range of items, including a public‑hearing ordinance amending code Section 1.98.B., multiple grant acceptances, several land and easement agreements, and numerous appointments and proclamations. The ordinance passed with a 4‑1 vote. All other listed items were approved unanimously.

• Approved public‑hearing ordinance amending Section 1.98.B. (4‑1)
• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved transportation services agreement with the School Board of Martin County
• Approved vacant land contract and quit‑claim deed for three parcels in Palm Beach Heights for conservation
• Approved release of drainage, access, and maintenance easement from McArthur Golf Club
• Approved utility easement from Richard and Kathy Rastrelli along SW Keller Highway
• Approved multiple grant acceptances: Waterways Assistance Program, FTA Bus Facilities, FEMA Public Assistance, FDEP Shore Protection, HUD Community Project Funding
• Approved contracts over $1 million for manhole rehabilitation, sewer cleaning, and MPO transportation planning services

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will review the FY 2025 second quarter report and current capital projects. The meeting includes an update on the New Monrovia Park and a discussion on e-bike safety.

• FY 2025 2nd Quarter Report
• Capital Projects Review
• New Monrovia Park update
• E-bike safety discussion
• 2025 Legislative Session update

Airport Noise Advisory Committee

The committee will review airport operations, jet activity, and noise call data for the first quarter of 2025. Members will also discuss options for filling two committee vacancies for Friends of Witham and Witham Airport Action Majority.

• Review of 2025 Q1 Operations & Noise Report
• Review of 2025 Q1 Noise Calls and Rolling Noise Calls
• Discussion of options to fill two committee vacancies
• Approval of January 23, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider two quasi-judicial variance requests regarding property setbacks. The board is also scheduled to elect a new Chairman and Vice Chairman.

• Variance request for 3254 NE Highland Ave., Jensen Beach to reduce west side setback for a shed
• Variance request for 1510 SW Lago Circle, Palm City to reduce rear setback for a pool deck and screen enclosure
• Annual election of new Board Chairman and Vice Chairman

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on land use amendments and zoning changes, including a request to change 1,533 acres from Agricultural to Public Conservation. The meeting also includes votes on dock building codes and infrastructure agreements with the Town of Sewall’s Point.

• Rezoning of 1,533 acres (Nine Gems) from A-2 Agricultural to PC Public Conservation
• Proposed ordinance to amend the County Dock Building Code to comply with Florida Statutes
• Interlocal agreements with Town of Sewall’s Point for drainage, resurfacing, and water main projects
• Revised major final site plan for Florida Superior Sand Mine at 4700 SW Green Farms Lane
• Plat approval for The Preserve at Loblolly North PUD featuring 13 single-family lots

The Board approved the consent agenda items, including contracts, proclamations, and utility agreements. It approved an interlocal agreement with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council by a 4‑1 vote, denied a land‑development regulation amendment (3‑1‑1), and approved several other ordinances and zoning changes.

• Approved consent agenda items (contracts, proclamations, etc.) (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (4-1)
• Denied amendment to Article 12 land development regulations (3-1-1)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 21 building and housing regulations (4-0)
• Approved legislative public hearing items PH-3 and PH-4 (5-0 each)
• Approved zoning atlas amendment for Nine Gems property (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreements for South Sewall’s Point drainage and force main projects (approved)
• Approved major final site plan for Florida Superior Sand Mine (approved)

Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee will review and provide feedback on several design options for the Cornell Avenue Streetscape and Pocket Parks project, which will guide Captec Engineering in developing 30% plans. The committee will also discuss a potential one-year loaned public art installation by artists Gillie and Marc at Palm City Place and Patio, pending partnership funding. Additionally, the committee will consider approving the February 17, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Review of Cornell Ave Streetscape and Pocket Parks design options; feedback to inform 30% plans
• Discussion of a loaned public art piece by international artists Gillie and Marc, possibly placed at Palm City Place and Patio
• Approval of draft minutes from February 17, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period for residents to speak on agenda items

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing to consider adopting an ordinance that amends Article 12 of the Community Development Code, revising standards and procedures for alternative compliance in Community Redevelopment Areas (CRAs). The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its March 6, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Article 12, Division 1, Uniform Redevelopment Standards Community Development Code
• Revision of standards, criteria, and process for obtaining alternative compliance in Community Redevelopment Areas (CRAs)
• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2025 meeting

Library Board of Trustees

The Martin County Library Board of Trustees will discuss routine business including approval of February 2025 minutes, a report from the Friends of the Martin County Library System, and old business items. The main discussion item is a presentation on the Summer Reading Program by the Literacy, Education and Outreach Manager. The Director's Report and Trustees' Comments will also be heard.

• Approval of February 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Report from Friends of the MCLS by Sheila Leach
• Update on Trustees' volunteer hours
• Discussion of work plan and advocacy
• Presentation on Summer Reading Program by Darlene Encomio

Historic Preservation Board

The Martin County Historic Preservation Board will first approve minutes from February 17 and March 10, 2025. It will then review nominations and vote for the 2025 Historic Preservationist of the Year. Finally, the board will discuss and potentially approve the draft schedule and flyers for Historic Preservation Month activities.

• Approve minutes from the February 17, 2025 meeting (Agenda Item 25-0863)
• Approve minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting (Agenda Item 25-0865)
• Vote on the 2025 Historic Preservationist of the Year (candidates: Gloria Fike, Saadia Tsaftarides, Doug Smith) – Agenda Item 25-0862
• Discuss and approve draft Historic Preservation Month schedule and flyers – Agenda Item 25-0864

Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The committee will review and discuss capital and utility project updates, along with a lighting study for New Monrovia. Public comments are invited. The meeting will also approve minutes from February 13, 2025.

• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2025
• Capital project updates
• Utility project updates
• New Monrovia Lighting Study (old business)
• CRA project updates

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve the February 20, 2025 minutes. The agenda consists of procedural items and public comment.

• Approval of February 20, 2025 minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for the Coral Gardens Vac Station, changing land use from Institutional-Recreational to Institutional-General and zoning from Public Recreation to Public Service. Other major items include approval of a revised final site plan for two drive-through restaurants at Martin Downs Village Center, plat approval for 155 lots in Newfield Crossroads Phase 1A-3, and an interlocal agreement for automatic aid with St. Lucie Fire District. The meeting also includes a legislative session update and multiple proclamations.

• Public hearing on CPA 24-25 to change FLUM designation on ±4.2 acres at SE Willoughby Blvd and SE Coral Lakes Way from Institutional-Recreational to Institutional-General
• Public hearing to rezone the same parcel from PR (Public Recreation) to PS-1 (Public Service)
• Revised final site plan for two drive-through restaurants totaling 4,553 sq ft at 3090 SW Martin Downs Blvd in Palm City
• Plat approval for Newfield Crossroads Phase 1A-3 (155 lots) on 32.56 acres in Palm City
• Interlocal agreement with St. Lucie Fire District for automatic aid, including Evergreen Club neighborhood

The Martin County Board approved an interlocal agreement with the St. Lucie Fire District for automatic aid by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved a fourth amendment to the lease with the Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast (4‑1) and the Environmental Lands Acquisition Program (5‑0). Additional approvals included multiple FY 25‑26 budget items, contracts over $1 million, and several public‑hearing items on comprehensive planning and zoning.

• Approved interlocal agreement with St. Lucie Fire District for automatic aid (5-0)
• Approved fourth amendment to lease with Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast (4-1)
• Approved Environmental Lands Acquisition Program (5-0)
• Adopted proclamations for Hurricane Preparedness Week, International Dark Sky Week, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Earth Day, Historic Preservation Month (all approved)
• Approved FY 25-26 Waterway Assistance Program and related budget items (5-0)
• Approved contracts over $1 million including real estate brokerage and food services (5-0)
• Approved adoption of Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24-25 for Coral Gardens VAC Station (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Martin County Zoning Atlas for Coral Gardens VAC Station (5-0)

Golden Gate Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review a 2017 lighting study and receive project updates. The meeting includes time for public, member, and staff comments.

• Review of the Golden Gate 2017 Lighting Study
• Golden Gate project updates
• Approval of February 3, 2025 meeting minutes

Local Planning Agency

The Martin County Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing on a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for a 4.2-acre utility station site at SE Willoughby Boulevard and SE Coral Lakes Way. The board will also consider a text amendment to the Rural Lifestyle future land use designation. A quasi-judicial procedures overview and approval of the February 20, 2025 minutes are on the agenda.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24-25 to change future land use from Institutional-Recreation to Institutional-General for a ±4.2-acre property at SE Pomeroy Street and SE Willoughby Boulevard
• Rezoning (Quasi-Judicial) of the same property from PR (Public Recreation) to PS-1 (Public Service) for the Coral Gardens Vac Station
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24-26 Rural Lifestyle – text amendment to change the Rural Lifestyle land use designation (not site-specific)
• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2025
• Quasi-judicial procedures explanation as part of the agenda

Public Safety Coordinating Council

The council will hear updates from the sheriff's office, jail, judiciary, probation, school district, and career source. Under new business, members will discuss the Reach and Civil Citation program, mental health court/drug court, prevention updates, and the use of opioid settlement funds. Public comment will be taken.

• Discussion of Reach and Civil Citation program
• Update on Mental Health Court and Drug Court
• Prevention update
• Opioid Settlement Funds allocation discussion
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold legislative public hearings to consider text amendments to the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan based on the 2024 Evaluation and Appraisal Report. The body will also decide on a water main assessment and various administrative contracts.

• Final assessment resolution for the Beau Rivage Water Main Municipal Service Benefit Unit
• Comprehensive Plan Amendments 24-01, 24-02, 24-04, and 24-14
• Lease extension for a Martin County Sheriff’s substation at Sands Commerce Center in Palm City
• Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
• Contracts for County Line Bridge Replacement and Twin Rivers Park Shoreline Stabilization

The Board approved a lease extension with Jeffrey H. Sands to use space for a sheriff’s substation and storage (5‑0). It also approved the renewal and first amendment of the 800 MHz interlocal radio agreement with Palm Beach County (5‑0). The Amusement and Entertainment Policy was revised and adopted (3‑2). Additionally, the Board appointed five members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (5‑0) and adopted four Comprehensive Plan amendments covering future land use, the preamble, overall goals, and intergovernmental coordination (votes 3‑2, 5‑0, 5‑0, 5‑0).

• Approved lease extension with Jeffrey H. Sands for sheriff’s substation (5-0)
• Approved renewal and first amendment of 800 MHz interlocal agreement with Palm Beach County (5-0)
• Approved revised Amusement and Entertainment Policy (3-2)
• Appointed five members to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (5-0)
• Adopted Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24-04 (future land use) (3-2)
• Adopted Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24-01 (preamble) (5-0)
• Adopted Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24-02 (overall goals and definitions) (5-0)
• Adopted Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24-03 (intergovernmental coordination) (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency will approve minutes from the February 24 meeting, review current capital projects, and consider recommendations for the FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. Additional items include discussion of an alternative compliance ordinance and review of recent state legislation and the FY 2024 annual report.

• Approval of February 24, 2025 CRA meeting minutes (Agenda Item 25-0799)
• Review of capital projects (Agenda Item 25-0800)
• Recommendations for the FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (Agenda Item 25-0803)
• Consideration of Article 12 Alternative Compliance Ordinance (Agenda Item 25-0804)
• Review of House Bill 991 and Senate Bill 1242 from the 2025 legislative session (Agenda Item 25-0802)

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Martin County Public Art Advisory Committee will discuss a recap of Arts Fest 2025 and consider a new temporary public art opportunity. They will also approve the January 27, 2025 minutes and receive updates on ongoing programs and projects.

• Approval of minutes from January 27, 2025
• Recap of Arts Fest 2025
• Discussion of a temporary public art opportunity
• Program and project updates

County Health Care Review Board

The County Health Care Review Board will meet to select its chair and vice chair. The board is scheduled to review hospital and physician account approvals and disapprovals, as well as a recap report.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Hospital Account Approvals
• Disapproved Hospital Accounts
• Hospital Physician Account Approvals
• H.C.R.A./Physician Recap Report

Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The committee will consider approving minutes from the November 13, 2024 and January 8, 2025 meetings. They will hear a presentation on the Minor Final Site Plan for Wisteria Place and discuss the FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Public comments are also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from Nov 13, 2024 meeting
• Approval of minutes from Jan 8, 2025 meeting
• Minor Final Site Plan Presentation for Wisteria Place
• Discussion of FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Public comment period

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee

The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee will receive updates from advisory members and hear community action and specialty court updates from Joanna Greene. The agenda includes a presentation on overdose and Narcan statistics for Martin County, as well as a discussion of opioid settlement funds led by Michelle Miller. The meeting is primarily informational with no formal votes scheduled.

• Updates from Advisory Members
• Community Action Updates by Joanna Greene
• Specialty Court Updates by Joanna Greene
• Overdose and Narcan Statistics for Martin County
• Opioid Settlement Funds discussion by Michelle Miller

Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council will meet to address new business items including financial reports and updates from local organizations. The body will also receive a marine industry update.

• Financial report by Shannon McCarthy
• Arts Council of Martin County report by Nancy Turrell
• Treasure Coast Sports Commission report by Rick Hatcher
• Marine Industry Update by Michele Miller

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold legislative public hearings to consider six text amendments to the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan based on the 2024 Evaluation and Appraisal Report. The meeting also includes approvals for utility easements and an interlocal agreement with the Town of Jupiter Island.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendments 24-02, 24-08, 24-09, 24-10, 24-11, and 24-12 regarding goals, coastal management, conservation, sewer, water, and waste
• Joint Utility Service Territory Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Jupiter Island
• Utility easement for FPL to relocate services along SW Newfield Parkway
• Utility easement for FPL for a new chiller plant at the Larry Massing Building
• Amended Interlocal Agreement with Martin County Sheriff regarding security video cameras

Historic Preservation Board

The Martin County Historic Preservation Board will meet to approve the minutes from the February 17, 2025 meeting and discuss the 2025 Historic Preservation Month. The agenda includes a vote to select the 2025 Historic Preservationist of the Year and a public comment session.

• Approval of minutes from February 17, 2025
• Selection of 2025 Historic Preservationist of the Year
• Discussion of 2025 Historic Preservation Month

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a joint meeting with the City of Stuart Commissioners, Martin County School Board, and Village of Indiantown Council. The only agenda item is a joint meeting agenda (Item 25-0625) with no specific details listed. The meeting also includes public comment and a workshop.

• Joint meeting agenda (Item 25-0625) with county, city, school board, and village

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a rezoning application from Gaston Family Holdings, LLC (case S280-002). The board will also approve minutes from its February 6, 2025 meeting. Other items are procedural.

• Public hearing on Gaston Family Holdings, LLC rezoning (S280-002) — quasi-judicial
• Approval of February 6, 2025 meeting minutes

Jensen Beach Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The session also includes reviews of current project updates and the approval of minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting.

• FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• JB NAC Project Updates
• Approval of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The board will hold public hearings to consider adopting eight text amendments to the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan based on the 2024 evaluation and appraisal report, covering transportation, housing, recreation, and other elements. It will also decide on a rezoning request for the Chancey Bay Ranch planned unit development, a 9-lot subdivision on approximately 18.2 acres near SW Conners Highway. Additional items include approval of fund balance adjustments for fiscal year 2025, confirmation of Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council appointments, and a presentation on the District 19 Medical Examiner Office project.

• Public hearings on adoption of eight EAR-based comprehensive plan amendments
• Rezoning request for Chancey Bay Ranch PUD (9-lot subdivision, 18.2 acres, west side of SW Conners Highway)
• Fund balance adjustments for fiscal year 2025
• Presentation on District 19 Medical Examiner Office project update
• Appointments to Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving minutes from January 27, receive a capital project review and a marketing report, and discuss a pilot project for the Golden Gate Landscape Vision Plan. Agency updates and public comments are also scheduled.

• Approval of draft minutes from January 27, 2025
• Capital Project Review presentation for February 24, 2025
• FY 2025 Marketing and Communication Report (Nov 2024–Feb 2025)
• Golden Gate Landscape Vision Plan Pilot Project (new business)
• Agency updates under old business

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold quasi-judicial hearings to decide on a zoning change and master site plan for the 9-lot Chancey Bay Ranch PUD on 18 acres near Okeechobee. It will also consider two comprehensive plan amendments for Sunrise Grove: changing the Future Land Use Map on 205± acres near I-95 and Martin Highway from Agricultural Ranchette to AgTEC, and site-specific text amendments to rename AgTEC to Sunrise Grove and add a permitted use. The meeting includes approval of January 16, 2025 minutes and public comment.

• Chancey Bay Ranch PUD: zoning district change from RE-2A to PUD for a 9-lot single-family subdivision on 18.20 acres west of SW Conners Highway, south of 10150 SW Conners Highway, Okeechobee
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment 23-03: change FLUM from Agricultural Ranchette to AgTEC on 205± acres west of I-95, north of Martin Highway (SR 714)
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment 23-04: site-specific text amendments to Chapter 4 to rename AgTEC to Sunrise Grove and add a permitted use within the 1,717-acre Freestanding Urban Service District
• Quasi-judicial procedures notice for due-process rights in specific application decisions
• Approval of minutes from January 16, 2025

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will vote to approve the minutes from its January 16, 2025 meeting. Members will hear public comments limited to three minutes each. The board will address new and old business items and set the date and location for the next meeting.

• Approval of January 16, 2025 minutes
• Public comment period (three‑minute limit per speaker)
• Discussion of new and old business items
• Setting date and location for the next meeting

Library Board of Trustees

The Martin County Library Board will approve the minutes from the Jan. 15 meeting, hear a report from the Friends of the MCLS, Inc., review old business items such as volunteer hours and the work plan, and consider the proposed Sensory Inclusive Services project. The meeting also includes a director's report and trustee comments before adjourning.

• Approval of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Report from the Friends of the MCLS, Inc.
• Review of trustees' volunteer hours
• Discussion of the library work plan
• Consideration of Sensory Inclusive Services project

Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan for the Old Palm City Community Redevelopment Area and consider a recommendation. Additionally, staff will provide an update on the Cornell Avenue Streetscape Project. The committee will also review and vote on draft minutes from the December 2024 meeting.

• Discussion and recommendation on Old Palm City CRA FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan
• Update on Cornell Avenue Streetscape Project
• Approval of December 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Board

The board is meeting to approve minutes from December 16, 2024, and discuss 2025 Historic Preservation Month. The agenda contains no other substantive decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of December 16, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of 2025 Historic Preservation Month

Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee will consider a request for alternative compliance at 3805 SE Lincoln Street and review the FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes approval of December 2024 minutes and project updates.

• Alternative compliance request for property at 3805 SE Lincoln Street
• Review of FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan for Port Salerno
• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2024 meeting

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will discuss updates to state affordable housing policy (Live Local Act) and potential new Community Land Trust (CLT) properties in Hobe Sound and Palm City. They will also receive presentations on SHIP, CDBG, and HOME programs. No formal votes are expected beyond approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approval of November 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Welcome new Commissioner Eileen Vargas
• Live Local Update from Growth Management
• CLT update on possible new properties in Hobe Sound and Palm City
• SHIP, CDBG, and HOME program updates

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on three items for the Hobe Sound Storage project: a comprehensive plan amendment to change land use from residential to commercial, a rezoning, and a major final site plan for a 94,132 sq ft storage facility. Additional public hearings include a brownfield designation request for 9670 SW Marine Way. Consent agenda items include fine reductions, easements for a dune restoration project, and appointments to advisory boards.

• Public hearing on FLUM amendment for Hobe Sound Storage (4.01 acres, from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial)
• Public hearing on rezoning to General Commercial and major final site plan for Hobe Sound Storage
• Public hearing to designate 9670 SW Marine Way as a brownfield (Green Reuse Area)
• Consent: Ten perpetual easements for MacArthur Boulevard Dune and Beach Project
• Consent: Fine reduction stipulations for code enforcement cases of David A. Briggs (two cases)

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will hold a quasi-judicial hearing regarding a request by Thomas Engineering Group, LLC. The body is considering a Major Final Site Plan for a residential storage facility and associated infrastructure.

• Major Final Site Plan for a 3-story, 94,132 square foot residential storage facility on 4 acres east of SE Federal Highway
• Request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Reservation for the Hobe Sound storage project

Golden Gate Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Golden Gate Neighborhood Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to consider the approval of minutes from December 2024, discuss a Landscape Vision Plan, and review the FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. Public comments will be taken on agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from December 2, 2024
• Discussion of the Landscape Vision Plan
• Consideration of the FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan
• Public comments (3 minutes per speaker)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on updating architectural design standards for six Community Redevelopment Agency areas. The meeting also includes decisions on land use amendments, zoning changes, and a new application fee for public-private partnerships.

• Proposed application fee for unsolicited public-private partnership proposals at 1% of project value, capped at $250,000
• Public hearing to change 1,533 acres known as Nine Gems from Agricultural to Institutional-Public Conservation
• Proposed 32-bed employee housing building at Jupiter Hills Village PUD near SE County Line Road and SE Federal Highway
• Request to designate 9670 SW Marine Way as a brownfield (Green Reuse Area)
• Proposed height increase to 35 feet for institutional gymnasiums in Hobe Sound's General Subdistrict

Community Redevelopment Agency

The CRA will consider approving minutes from December 16, 2024, and receive the FY 2025 first-quarter report. Members will review capital projects and discuss a vision concept for Golden Gate Neighborhood improvements. Public comments are invited.

• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2024
• FY 2025 first-quarter report presentation
• Capital project review for January 27, 2025
• Golden Gate Neighborhood Improvements - Vision Concept discussion
• Public comments (3 minutes per speaker)

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will consider approval of the minutes from the November 25, 2024 AIPP meeting and approval of the minutes from this meeting. Members will disclose any conflicts of interest. The committee will review revised dates for the 2025 PAAC meetings and receive updates on AIPP programs and projects.

• Approval of November 25, 2024 AIPP meeting minutes
• Disclosure of conflicts of interest
• Revision of 2025 PAAC meeting dates
• Program/project updates
• Approval of current meeting minutes

Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee will consider approving the November 2024 meeting minutes, then hear a presentation on the FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan for the Rio CRA and vote on a recommendation. New business includes a proposal from the Rio Civic Club to add mosaic tile benches and bike racks. Staff will update ongoing projects: Dixie Highway Streetscape, Civic Center Property Redevelopment, and crosswalks.

• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024
• Discussion and recommendation on FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Rio CRA
• Proposal for additional mosaic tile benches and bike racks by Rio Civic Club
• Update on Dixie Highway Streetscape, Civic Center Redevelopment, and crosswalks

Airport Noise Advisory Committee

The Martin County Airport Noise Advisory Committee will review fourth quarter 2024 airport operations and noise data, approve minutes from October 2024, and receive a verbal update from Andrew McBean on the Residential Sound Insulation Program and future Presidential Temporary Flight Restrictions. No formal votes are scheduled.

• Approval of October 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of fourth quarter 2024 airport operations and noise report (Agenda Item 25-0580)
• Verbal update on Residential Sound Insulation Program
• Briefing on future Presidential Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency will review several zoning amendments and land use requests. Key items include a large-scale conservation rezoning and specific development requests in Tequesta and Hobe Sound.

• Proposed rezoning of 1,533 acres at Nine Gems from Agricultural (A-2) to Public Conservation (PC)
• Request for a 32-bed employee housing building at Jupiter Hills Village PUD in Tequesta
• Subdistrict change request for Floridays Mobile Park at 10705 SE Federal Highway
• Request to increase maximum height for institutional gymnasiums from 30 to 35 feet in Hobe Sound
• Future Land Use Map amendment for 1,533 acres to Institutional Public Conservation

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board holds a routine meeting with items limited to approval of November 21, 2024 minutes, public comment, presentations, and new/old business. No specific proposals, contracts, or policy changes are detailed on the agenda.

• Approval of November 21, 2024 meeting minutes

Jensen Beach Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to discuss Church Street and receive staff updates. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting.

• Discussion regarding Church Street
• Staff updates
• Approval of November 6, 2024 meeting minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Martin County Library Board of Trustees will elect new officers for 2025 and hear a presentation on Aging Population Services from coordinator Ruth Martucci. The board will also approve the November 2024 meeting minutes, receive a report from the Friends of MCLS, and discuss volunteer hours, the work plan, and advocacy.

• Election of new officers for the Library Board of Trustees
• Presentation on Aging Population Services by coordinator Ruth Martucci
• Report from the Friends of MCLS, Inc. by President Sheila Leach
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2024
• Reporting of Trustees' Volunteer Hours

Tourist Development Council

The Martin County Tourist Development Council will convene to approve minutes, address unfinished business, and take action on several items. Action items include a financial report from Shannon McCarthy, updates from the Arts Council of Martin County, the Treasure Coast Sports Commission, and a marine industry update. The meeting also includes public comment and member discussion.

• Financial report presented by Shannon McCarthy
• Arts Council of Martin County update by Nancy Turrell
• Treasure Coast Sports Commission update by Rick Hatcher
• Marine industry update by Michele Miller

Board of County Commissioners

The Martin County Board of County Commissioners meets to consider several items including a public hearing on an ordinance creating registration fees for sexual offenders, predators, convicted felons, and career offenders to offset Sheriff's Office costs. The board also will vote on plat approvals for Newfield Crossroads phases adding 36 residential lots and a farm site. Numerous consent agenda items include appointments to boards, adoption of proclamations, easements, a traffic signal at SE Federal Highway and Constitution Boulevard, and amendments to the purchasing manual for public-private partnerships.

• Public hearing to adopt ordinance creating registration fees for sexual offenders, predators, convicted felons, and career offenders (PH-1)
• Plat approval for Newfield Crossroads Phase 1A-1: 36 residential lots on 7.17 acres in Palm City (DPQJ-1)
• Plat approval for Newfield Crossroads Phase 1A-2: agricultural farm uses on 4.85 acres (DPQJ-2)
• Resolution authorizing traffic signal installation on SR-5 (US-1) at SE Constitution Boulevard (CNST-14)
• Amendment to Purchasing Manual adding Section 17.6 for Public-Private Partnerships (CNST-9)

Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee will review and approve the meeting minutes from November 13, 2024. Staff will present a completion report for applicant #12 of the CRA Investment Program. The committee will consider and vote on the approval of applicant #13 for the CRA Investment Program. Updates on several ongoing projects, including a train station relocation and utility box wraps, will also be provided.

• Approval of minutes from the 11‑13‑24 meeting (Agenda Item 25‑0526)
• Presentation of CRA Investment Program Completion Report for applicant #12 (Agenda Item 25‑0528)
• Approval consideration for CRA Investment Program applicant #13 (Agenda Item 25‑0531)
• Project updates: Train Station Relocation, Utility Box Wraps, Mural Dedication, Woillard Planting, Miscellaneous projects (Agenda Item 25‑0530)
• Public and member comments with conflict‑of‑interest disclosures