Milton public meetings in 2025
108 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council held a work session to receive updates and perform administrative review. Council members will receive a Human Resources and Salary Survey Update (Item 2025‑3772). They will also review the agenda for the regular council meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025 (Item 2025‑3784). The session includes routine items such as comments, public input, and adjournment.
- Human Resources & Salary Survey Update (Item 2025‑3772)
- Review of City Council Regular Meeting Agenda for Dec 9, 2025 (Item 2025‑3784)
City Council
The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding city boards and two budget amendment resolutions. The meeting includes reviews of residential facade grants and a Marina RFP.
- Ordinances #14-25 through #17-25 regarding the Community Improvement, Adjustments, Planning, and Historic Preservation boards
- Resolution #2025-27 (Budget Amendment - Pensions) and Resolution #2025-28 (Budget Amendment)
- Residential Facade Improvement Program grant requests for 5198 Santa Rosa St. and 6810 Berryhill St.
- Marina RFP (Item # 2025-3688)
- Locklin Tech Lift Station Engineering Services task order
The council unanimously approved the Jones South Marina development project, adding a March 2026 deadline for the city to receive the final report. It also approved four new board ordinances (Community Improvement, Board of Adjustments, Planning, Historic Preservation) and two budget amendment resolutions, each passing 7‑0. All items on the consent agenda, including event permits and residential façade grant applications, were approved by consent.
- Approved Jones South Marina RFP (7-0) – includes March 2026 deadline
- Approved Ordinance #14-25 Community Improvement Board (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance #15-25 Board of Adjustments (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance #16-25 Planning Board (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance #17-25 Historic Preservation Board (7-0)
- Approved Resolution #2025-27 Budget Amendment – Pensions (7-0)
- Approved Resolution #2025-28 Budget Amendment (7-0)
- Approved consent‑agenda items (events, grants, code of conduct, lift station, etc.) (7-0)
City Council
The City Council is holding a special called meeting for the purpose of parliamentary procedure training for board members. The agenda is limited to this training session.
- Item # 2025-3742: Great City Council Meetings - Parliamentary Procedure Training for Board Members
The council held a special called meeting on November 24, 2025. Members attended a three‑hour parliamentary procedure training hosted by Jurassic Parliament’s Ann Macfarlane, with a reported cost of $2,198.95. No votes or formal actions were recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.
City Council
The council will vote to approve the minutes of the October 23, 2025 CRA meeting (Item #2025-3695). A financial report covering revenue and expenses for CRA phases I, II, and III will be presented (Item #2025-3743). The agenda also includes routine items such as persons to appear and communications from council members and the mayor.
- Approve minutes from Oct. 23, 2025 meeting (Item #2025-3695)
- Financial report for CRA I, II, III (Item #2025-3743)
- Persons to appear
- Communications from council members & mayor
The council unanimously approved the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously approved the revenue and expense reports for CRA I, II, and III. The meeting adjourned at 5:32 PM.
- Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
- Approved CRA I, II, III financial report (8-0)
Sundial Utilities Inc.
The board will meet to approve minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting and review revenues and expenses through September 2025. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.
- Approval of October 23, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review of Sundial Revenues & Expenses through September 2025
The council approved the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes with an 8‑0 vote. It also approved Sundial Utilities' revenue and expense report through September 2025, also by an 8‑0 vote. No ordinances, resolutions, or other actions were taken.
- Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
- Approved Sundial Utilities revenue & expense report through September 2025 (8-0)
City Council
The City Council will conduct a work session to review the Code of Conduct and a BIP for Mama Lattes. The body will also discuss the 2026 meeting and holiday calendars, holiday bonuses, and change order processing.
- Final Review of Code of Conduct
- BIP - Mama Lattes - 5812 Stewart St
- HB 683; Section 218.755--Prompt Processing of Change Orders
- City Council Meeting Calendar for 2026
- City of Milton Holiday Bonus
City Council
The Milton City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss the Effluent Disposal System, including land acquisition and design task orders. The meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM at 6738 Dixon Street.
- Effluent Disposal System - Land Acquisition (Item 2025-3741)
- Effluent Disposal System - BDI Design Task Order (Item 2025-3746)
- Effluent Disposal System - Pipeline Rerouting Task Order (Item 2025-3747)
- Effluent Disposal System - RFP Land Clearing (Item 2025-3748)
The council unanimously approved the purchase of up to 247.35 acres for the effluent disposal system at $6,900 per acre, for a maximum price of $1,790,895. It also approved the BDI design task order, the pipeline rerouting task order, and the release of an RFP for land clearing of about 450 acres. All motions passed with an 8‑0 vote.
- Approved land acquisition for effluent disposal system (8-0)
- Approved BDI design task order for effluent disposal system (8-0)
- Approved pipeline rerouting task order for effluent disposal system (8-0)
- Approved release of RFP for land clearing of effluent disposal footprint (8-0)
Historic Preservation Board
The Historic Preservation Board will meet to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for a property on Elmira Street. The board will also discuss updates regarding historic lamppost signage.
- COA for 5185 Elmira St. (Item # 2025-3738)
- Historic Lamppost Signage Update (Item # 2025-3739)
Sundial Utilities Inc.
Sundial Utilities of Milton, Inc. is holding a special called meeting to address a bid award. The body will consider the bid for the Sundial WWTP expansion project.
- Item # 2025-3733: 2025.10 ITB Sundial WWTP Bid Award
City Council
The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct training for parliamentary procedure. No other legislative items or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Training for Parliamentary Procedure (Item # 2025-3730)
The council voted 7-0 to approve a parliamentary procedure training contract with Jurassic Parliament for up to $2,500, as recommended by City Manager Ed Spears. The training is scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. No public input was recorded.
- Approved $2,500 parliamentary training contract (7-0)
- Scheduled training for November 24, 2025
City Council
The Milton City Council is holding a special called meeting on November 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM. The agenda includes public input and discussion of Item 2025‑3688, a Marina Request for Proposals. The council will review the RFP and may take action on it.
- Marina Request for Proposals (Item 2025‑3688)
- Public input on the Marina RFP
The council heard presentations from three groups about a marina request for proposals. No vote was taken; the council decided to hold a vote on the Marina RFP at the regular meeting on December 9, 2025. Public comments were received from Pam Mitchell and Jimmy Messick.
- Scheduled Marina RFP vote for Dec 9, 2025
City Council
The City Council will convene at 5:30 PM at 6738 Dixon Street to review the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting. The session is procedural, covering old and new business, public input, and council comments.
- Review of City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
- Old Business
- New Business
- Public Input
- Mayor & Council Comments
The council moved Item# 2025-3730 Jurassic Parliament Training to a special meeting on November 6. Six items were placed on the consent agenda, including SEPA Storybrook Village 2026 and an appointment to the Employee Pension Board. Corrections to the September 25 and October 14 meeting minutes were approved. No other business was taken.
- Moved Item# 2025-3730 Jurassic Parliament Training to special meeting (Nov 6)
- Placed Item# 2025-3694 SEPA Storybrook Village 2026 on consent agenda
- Placed Item# 2025-3734 Appoint Sean Plant to Employee Pension Board on consent agenda
- Placed Item# 2025-3723 BIP Willing Street up to $3800 on consent agenda
- Placed Item# 2025-3724 BIP Blackwater Boxing on consent agenda
- Placed Item# 2025-3728 BIP Caroline Street on consent agenda
- Placed Item# 2025-3726 Floodplain Mitigation Plan on consent agenda
- Approved corrections to September 25 and October 14 meeting minutes
City Council
The Milton City Council will take second‑reading votes on Ordinance #12-25 for subdivision administrative approvals and Ordinance #13-25 for property maintenance standards. The council will also act on multiple Business Improvement Program applications for specific addresses. Additionally, the council will authorize a school‑zone speed‑traffic study and discuss the upcoming Storybook Village event for 2026.
- Ordinance #12-25 Subdivision Administrative Approvals (2nd Reading)
- Ordinance #13-25 Property Maintenance Standards (2nd Reading)
- Business Improvement Program Application – 5185 Elmira St Exchange Hotel
- Authorization to Conduct a School Zone Speeding Traffic Study
- SEPA – Storybook Village 2026 (March 28)
The Milton City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance #12-25 (Subdivision Administrative Approvals) and Ordinance #13-25 (Property Maintenance Standards). It also approved $7,500 for the Elmira Street Exchange Hotel Business Improvement Program and authorized the police chief to conduct a school‑zone speeding traffic study. Several items were moved to the consent agenda and passed, including a SEPA project and appointments to the Employee Pension Board.
- Approved Ordinance #12-25 Subdivision Administrative Approvals (2nd Reading) (6-1)
- Approved Ordinance #13-25 Property Maintenance Standards (2nd Reading) (7-0)
- Approved $7,500 Business Improvement Program funding for 5185 Elmira St Exchange Hotel (7-0)
- Approved authorization for Police Chief to conduct a school‑zone speeding traffic study (7-0)
- Passed SEPA Storybook Village 2026 on consent agenda
- Approved appointment of Sean Plant to the Employee Pension Board on consent agenda
- Approved BIP Willing Street project (up to $3,800) on consent agenda
- Approved Floodplain Mitigation Plan on consent agenda
Community Improvement Board
The Community Improvement Board will approve minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. It will discuss a follow‑up to the CRA Riverwalk Masterplan and continue that masterplan discussion. The board will also consider a Designated Qualified Opportunity Zones Investment & Growth Plan. Public input will be solicited before adjournment.
- Approval of minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting
- CRA Riverwalk Masterplan follow‑up
- CRA Riverwalk Masterplan continuation
- Designated Qualified Opportunity Zones Investment & Growth Plan
City Council
The Milton City Council will approve the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes and review the CRA profit and loss financial report. The council will also consider the City of Milton Christmas Décor Phased Replacement Project as new business. Other agenda items include routine communications and adjournment.
- Approval of Minutes from September 18, 2025 meeting (Item #2025-3658)
- CRA P&L Financial Report (Item #2025-3679)
- City of Milton Christmas Décor Phased Replacement Project (Item #2025-3666)
The council approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved the CRA profit and loss financial report by a 7‑0 vote. Finally, the council authorized $25,000 for Phase 1 of the City of Milton Christmas décor replacement project, passing the motion 7‑0.
- Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (6-0)
- Approved CRA P&L financial report (7-0)
- Approved $25,000 Phase 1 Christmas décor project (7-0)
Sundial Utilities Inc.
The Sundial Utilities of Milton board will convene to approve minutes from the September 18 meeting, review a profit and loss report, and discuss ordinances and resolutions. The meeting is scheduled for October 23 at 5:45 PM at 6738 Dixon Street.
- Approval of minutes from September 18, 2025 meeting
- Review of Sundial P&L Report
- Discussion of ordinances and resolutions
- Public hearing on persons to appear
- Meeting location: 6738 Dixon Street, Milton, FL 32570
The council unanimously approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting (Item 2025-3659) with a 7‑0 vote. They also unanimously approved the Sundial Utilities profit and loss report (Item 2025-3680) by a 7‑0 vote. No ordinances, resolutions, or other actions were taken.
- Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (7-0)
- Approved Sundial P&L report (7-0)
City Council
The Milton City Council will discuss a proposed school zone photo enforcement speed camera program introduced by the City Manager. The meeting will also review a Business Improvement Program for the 5185 Elmira St Exchange Hotel. Additional agenda items include a YMCA partnership for the Milton Aquatic Center, financial account reviews, and updates to board member conduct and city board policies.
- YMCA Partnership – Milton Aquatic Center (Item #2025-3665)
- School Zone – Photo Enforcement Speed Cameras – Introduction (Item #2025-3608)
- Business Improvement Program – 5185 Elmira St Exchange Hotel (Item #2025-3683)
- Code of Conduct for Board Members (Item #2025-3689)
- City Boards Policy (Item #2025-3690)
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to review the agenda for the October 14, 2025, Regular Council Meeting. The session consists of procedural items and agenda review.
- Agenda Review for the October 14, 2025, Regular Council Meeting (Item # 2025-3672)
During the work session, the council placed eight agenda items on the consent agenda, effectively approving them without separate discussion. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.
- Moved Item# 2025-3673 SEPA St. Mary's Winterfest 2025 to consent
- Moved Item# 2025-3674 SEPA Reimagine Milton 2026 to consent
- Moved Item# 2025-3675 SEPA Milton Christmas Parade 2025 to consent
- Moved Item# 2025-3664 2026 Business Improvement Program to consent
- Moved Item# 2025-3670 New Vehicle Purchase Natural Gas to consent
- Moved Item# 2025-3669 Natalie Meadow PDP Developer Agreement Update to consent
- Moved Item# 2025-3660 MFD - 2026 Ford F550/ Mini Pumper to consent
- Moved Item# 2025-3681 MPD - Residual JAG Funding Request to consent
City Council
The Milton City Council will take up the first reading of Ordinance #12-25, which addresses subdivision administrative approvals. The council will also consider the first reading of Ordinance #13-25 on property maintenance standards. Additional items include a new vehicle purchase for the Public Works natural gas crew and a fire department vehicle acquisition.
- Ordinance #12-25 Subdivision Administrative Approvals (1st Reading)
- Ordinance #13-25 Property Maintenance Standards (1st Reading)
- New Vehicle Purchase for Public Works Natural Gas Crew
- MFD – 2026 Ford F550 / Rosenbauer Mini Pumper
- Natalie Meadow PDP Developer Agreement Update
The council voted 7-1 to donate $9,720 for NJROTC iPads, with contributions from city funds and personal donations. Ordinance 12-25 (Subdivision Administrative Approvals) and Ordinance 13-25 (Property Maintenance Standards) were each approved unanimously. Several items, including a new natural‑gas vehicle purchase and a business improvement program application, were approved on the consent agenda.
- Approved $9,720 donation for NJROTC iPads (7-1)
- Approved Ordinance 12-25 Subdivision Administrative Approvals (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance 13-25 Property Maintenance Standards (8-0)
- Approved new natural‑gas vehicle purchase for Public Works (consent agenda)
- Approved 2026 Business Improvement Program application (consent agenda)
- Approved MFD 2026 Ford F550/Rosenbauer Mini Pumper (consent agenda)
- Approved MPD residual JAG funding request (consent agenda)
- Approved general consent agenda items (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Milton City Council will discuss Item #2025-3663, which is Santa Rosa County's request for proposals (RFP) concerning the Old Courthouse. The meeting includes public input on the RFP before any decision is made. No other substantive actions are listed.
- Item #2025-3663: Review of Santa Rosa County's RFP for the Old Courthouse
The council voted to direct staff to prepare a conditional bid for the three blue‑shaded parcels between Oak Street and Pine Street, not to exceed 10% above appraised value. Councilman Robert Leek was designated as the representative to work with staff on the bid proposal. The motion passed with six yeas and one nay.
- Approved motion to direct staff to prepare conditional bid for three parcels, with Councilman Leek as representative (6-1)
Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustments will meet to elect a new Chairman and Vice Chairman. The agenda also includes board training and a Planning Department update.
- Election of New Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Board of Adjustments Training
- Planning Department Update
City Council
The Milton City Council will conduct a public hearing on the FY2026 budget. Council members will consider several resolutions, including the Capital Improvements Plan, the final millage rate, and the final budget for FY2026. Two ordinances—one on the FY2026 budget and another on the FY2026 pay table/position schedules—will receive a second reading. Public input will be invited before adjournment.
- Resolution 2025-24: Capital Improvements Plan FY2026
- Resolution 2025-25: Final Millage Rate FY2026
- Resolution 2025-26: Final Budget FY2026
- Ordinance 10-25: FY2026 Budget (2nd Reading)
- Ordinance 11-25: FY2026 Pay Table/Position Schedules (2nd Reading)
The council approved the FY2026 Capital Improvements Plan, the final millage rate, and the final budget, each with an 8‑0 vote. It also passed the second‑reading of Ordinance 10‑25 FY2026 Budget and Ordinance 11‑25 FY2026 Pay Table/Position Schedules, both unanimously. All motions were adopted without opposition.
- Approved Capital Improvements Plan FY2026 (8-0)
- Approved Final Millage Rate FY2026 (8-0)
- Approved Final Budget FY2026 (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance 10-25 FY2026 Budget (2nd reading) (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance 11-25 FY2026 Pay Table/Position Schedules (2nd reading) (8-0)
City Council
The special called meeting will include a presentation updating the council on the East Milton Regional Water Reclamation Facility and its reclaimed water system. No decisions or votes are listed; the agenda item is for informational purposes. The meeting also includes standard items such as public input and adjournment.
- Update on East Milton Regional Water Reclamation Facility & reclaimed system
The Milton City Council voted unanimously (8-0) to authorize BDI to move and design an access road to the eastern approach of the East Milton Regional Water Reclamation Facility. The council also voted unanimously (8-0) to terminate the Gator Boring contract for the same facility. A proposed rerouting of a pipeline around Peter Prince Airfield was discussed but no action was taken.
- Approved BDI access road authorization (8-0)
- Approved termination of Gator Boring contract (8-0)
City Council
The City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss a specific item. The primary focus of the meeting is a change order regarding Locklin Lake.
- Item # 2025-3628: Locklin Lake Change Order
The council approved the Locklin Lake Change Order for Phase 2 shoreline erosion restoration, costing $224,184.50. The motion was moved by Tom Powers, seconded by Casey Powell, and passed unanimously with an 8‑0 vote. No public input was received. The meeting adjourned at 06:35 PM.
- Approved $224,184.50 Locklin Lake Change Order (8-0)
City Council
The Milton City Council will consider and vote on the approval of the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. The agenda also includes a financial report covering CRA I, II, and III profit and loss statements through July 2025, and routine items such as calling the meeting to order, noting persons to appear, and council communications.
- Approval of minutes from August 21, 2025 meeting (Item #2025-3526)
- Review of CRA I, II, and III profit & loss reports through July 2025 (Item #2025-3576)
The council unanimously approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously approved the Community Redevelopment Agency’s profit and loss reports for CRA I, II, and III through July 2025.
- Approved minutes from Aug 21, 2025 meeting (6-0)
- Approved CRA I, II, III P&L reports through July 2025 (6-0)
Sundial Utilities Inc.
The board will meet to approve minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting and review the July 2025 profit and loss statement. The agenda contains no new ordinances or resolutions for decision.
- Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review of July 2025 P&L financial report
The council unanimously approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the Sundial Utilities July 2025 profit and loss financial report. No ordinances or resolutions were considered. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 PM.
- Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved Sundial July 2025 P&L financial report (6-0)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and governance items. Key topics include potential changes to council size and redistricting, as well as public engagement strategies.
- Considerations for redistricting and modifying the size of Council
- Donation and grant requests for MHS NJROTC from Jeff Dyer, LCDR
- Legislative Delegation Priorities List with Representative Nathan Boyles
- Memorandum of Agreement for 287(g) task force
- Continuum of Care Council appointment
The council discussed several topics but did not take any formal votes. Three items—the NJROTC donation/grant request, the Continuum of Care Council appointment, and the 287(g) task force memorandum—were moved to the October 14 council meeting for later consideration. Other matters such as redistricting and public‑engagement were discussed without a decision.
- Postponed NJROTC donation/grant request (Item 2025-3548) to Oct 14
- Postponed appointment of Opening Doors NW FL, Inc to Continuum of Care Council (Item 2025-3605) to Oct 14
- Postponed Memorandum of Agreement for 287(g) task force (Item 2025-3609) to Oct 14
Planning Board
The Milton Planning Board will convene to approve minutes from the August 19, 2025, meeting and discuss subdivision approval procedures. The meeting will also include an economic development update and a planning department update.
- Approval of minutes from August 19, 2025
- Discussion of subdivision approval procedures
- Economic development update
- Planning department update
Historic Preservation Board
The Milton Historic Preservation Board will approve minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. It will hear citizen comments and discuss a new Historic Excellence commercial sign. The board will also review an update to historic lamppost signage and receive a planning department update.
- Approval of minutes from August 14, 2025 meeting (Item #2025-3558)
- Historic Excellence Sign - Commercial (new business, Item #2025-3560)
- Historic Lamppost Signage Update (old business, Item #2025-3561)
- Planning Department Update
- Citizen Comments
City Council
The Milton City Council will conduct a public hearing on the FY 2026 tentative budget. Council members will consider a resolution setting the tentative millage rate for FY 2026. They will also consider a resolution adopting the tentative budget and two ordinances: one for the FY 2026 budget (first reading) and another for the FY 2026 pay table and position schedules. The meeting includes standard opening items and a public input period.
- Public hearing on FY 2026 tentative budget (Item #2025-3566)
- Resolution #2025-21 to set FY 2026 tentative millage rate (Item #2025-3566)
- Resolution #2025-22 to adopt FY 2026 tentative budget (Item #2025-3565)
- Ordinance #10-25, FY 2026 budget (first reading) (Item #2025-3567)
- Ordinance #11-25, FY 2026 pay table/position schedules (Item #2025-3573)
The council unanimously approved the FY 2026 tentative millage rate (Resolution #2025-21). It also approved the FY 2026 tentative budget (Resolution #2025-22). The FY 2026 budget ordinance (Ordinance #10-25) was passed on first reading, and the FY 2026 pay table/position schedules ordinance (Ordinance #11-25) was approved. All motions passed 7‑0.
- Approved FY 2026 tentative millage rate (Resolution #2025-21) – 7:0
- Approved FY 2026 tentative budget (Resolution #2025-22) – 7:0
- Approved FY 2026 budget ordinance (Ordinance #10-25) – 7:0
- Approved FY 2026 pay table/position schedules ordinance (Ordinance #11-25) – 7:0
City Council
The Milton City Council will hold a work session to review the regular meeting agenda, consider old business, and discuss new business. The session includes mayor and council comments, public input, and concludes with adjournment. No specific resolutions or contracts are listed on the agenda.
City Council
The City Council will review a new fee schedule for 2026 and a budget amendment for FY25. The body is also considering a second reading for the Jaoui rezoning on Caroline St and the selection of an auditor.
- Ordinance# 08-25 Jaoui Rezoning - Caroline St (2nd Reading)
- Resolution #2025-19 Fee Schedule for 2026
- Resolution #2025-23 Budget Amendment FY25
- Resolution #2025-20 -SRCC Reconvey & Reliquish Oak Street Right-Of-Way
- MPD purchase of three portable radios
The council voted 5‑3 to grant a 2% merit increase to City Manager Ed Spears. It also selected Warren Averett as the city auditor by a 6‑2 vote and approved two Jaoui ordinances (Rezoning and FLUM) each by 6‑2. Additional actions included a budget amendment, a fee‑schedule resolution, and several Board of Adjustments appointments.
- Approved 2% merit increase for City Manager (5:3)
- Selected Warren Averett as auditor (6:2)
- Approved Ordinance 08-25 Jaoui Rezoning (6:2)
- Approved Ordinance 09-25 Jaoui FLUM (6:2)
- Approved Resolution 2025-23 FY25 budget amendment (8:0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-19 2026 fee schedule (8:0)
- Reappointed Kara Graber to Board of Adjustments (7:1)
- Appointed Joshua George to vacant Board of Adjustments seat (8:0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Board
The Milton Planning Board meeting on August 28, 2025 will open with a call to order. It will review the city’s Summer Internship Program (Item 2025-3546). It will also hold a general discussion of future projects (Item 2025-3547). No decisions are listed; the agenda items are for discussion only.
- Review of Summer Internship Program (Item 2025-3546)
- General discussion of future projects (Item 2025-3547)
Community Improvement Board
The Community Improvement Board will review two agenda items related to the CRA Riverwalk Masterplan: a follow‑up and a continuation. The board will also consider public input, old business, and new business before adjourning.
- Item #2025-3541 – CRA Riverwalk Masterplan follow‑up
- Item #2025-3542 – CRA Riverwalk Masterplan continuation
Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustments will approve the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting. It will then hear a variance request identified as “Jack’s” under new business. The agenda also includes citizen comments, a planning department update, and routine old‑business items.
- Approval of minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting (Item #2025-3538)
- Consideration of a variance request for “Jack’s” (Item #2025-3539)
- Citizen comments period
- Planning Department update
- Old business discussion
City Council
The Milton City Council will consider approval of the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (Item #2025-3460). The Council will also review the Community Redevelopment Agency financial reports for CRA 111, 112, and 113 through June 2025 (Item #2025-3520). Other agenda items are routine procedural items.
- Approve minutes from July 17, 2025 meeting (Item #2025-3460)
- Review CRA 111, 112, and 113 financial reports through June 2025 (Item #2025-3520)
The council approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting with an 8‑0 vote. It also approved the Community Redevelopment Agency financial reports (CRA 111‑113) through June 2025, also by an 8‑0 vote. The City Manager reported that the city did not receive the CDBG Small Cities grant this year.
- Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
- Approved CRA 111‑113 financial reports through June 2025 (8-0)
Sundial Utilities Inc.
The board will call the meeting to order, approve the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting, and review the June 2025 profit and loss report. It will also consider any ordinances and resolutions, hear communications from council members and the mayor, and address any persons appearing before the board. No specific ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are detailed in the agenda.
- Approve minutes from July 17, 2025 meeting (Item #2025-3461)
- Review June 2025 profit and loss report (Item #2025-3495)
- Consider pending ordinances and resolutions (no specific items listed)
- Hear communications from council members and mayor (no specific items listed)
- Address persons appearing before the board (no specific items listed)
The council approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting with an 8‑0 vote. It also approved the Sundial Utilities June 2025 profit and loss report, also by an 8‑0 vote. No ordinances, resolutions, or other actions were taken.
- Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
- Approved Sundial Utilities June 2025 P&L report (8-0)
City Council
The Milton City Council work session will discuss several staffing and administrative studies, a city manager evaluation, and procedural items. A key item is the proposed dissolution of the General Employee Union. Other items include updates on utility bill options and legislative delegation priorities.
- Dissolution of the General Employee Union (Item #2025-3529)
- City Manager Evaluation (Item #2025-3459)
- Staffing Level & Compensation Study (Item #2025-3530)
- Legislative Delegation Priorities List (Item #2025-3521)
- Update on Options for Sending Utility Bills (Item #2025-3418)
The council cancelled the scheduled NAS Whiting Field speaker and will reschedule it. The code of conduct discussion was moved to the next work session for additional input. The city manager evaluation was postponed to a regular council meeting. Public hearing #2 was moved to September 25 to avoid overlapping with the legislative delegation meeting.
- Canceled NAS Whiting Field speaker (Item 2025-3430) and will reschedule
- Moved code of conduct discussion to next work session (Item 2025-3537)
- Postponed city manager evaluation to council meeting (Item 2025-3459)
- Rescheduled public hearing #2 to September 25 (Item 2025-3536)
Planning Board
The Milton Planning Board will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss yard maintenance standards. The meeting will be held at City Hall on Dixon Street.
- Approval of minutes from June 17, 2025
- Discussion of yard maintenance standards
Historic Preservation Board
The Milton Historic Preservation Board will review a COA request for a new sign at 6867 Oak Street. It will also discuss an update to historic lamppost signage. The agenda includes routine items such as agenda approval, minutes approval, citizen comments, and departmental updates.
- COA – New sign for 6867 Oak St.
- Historic lamppost signage update
City Council
The Milton City Council meeting will open with a call to order, then review and adopt the regular meeting agenda. Afterward the council will address any old business, consider new business items, hear mayor and council comments, and accept public input before adjourning.
- Call meeting to order
- Review of City Council Regular Meeting Agenda (Item #2025-3489)
- Discussion of old business
- Discussion of new business
- Mayor & Council comments and public input
The work session provided updates on the community center AC replacement and Locklin Lake, moved several items to the consent agenda, and added an AC repair item to be voted on at a later council meeting. No votes or approvals were recorded during this session.
City Council
The Milton City Council meeting will vote on a FY25 budget amendment and adopt the National Level Cybersecurity Standard. Council members will also consider a rezoning request for 25 acres behind 6593 Caroline Street and ratify the firefighters' labor agreement Article 30. Additional items include ordinance actions on the Jaoui rezoning and FLUM, and a public hearing on the rezoning request.
- Resolution# 2025-17 Budget Amendment FY25 (action item)
- Resolution# 2025-15 Adopting the National Level Cybersecurity Standard (action item)
- Resolution# 2025-16 Ratification of Firefighters' Labor Agreement Article 30 (action item)
- Public Hearing – Rezoning Request for 25 acres behind 6593 Caroline Street (item #2025-3432)
- Ordinance# 08-25 Jaoui Rezoning – Caroline St (item #2025-3481)
The council approved the FY2025 budget amendment, adopted a national cybersecurity standard, and passed first‑reading rezoning and land‑use ordinances for the 25‑acre site behind 6593 Caroline Street. They also approved a new code‑enforcement policy, selected an auditor, renewed the Liberty Partners contract, and tabled board‑appointment items. All votes were recorded as shown.
- Approved FY2025 Budget Amendment (Resolution #2025-17) – vote 8:0
- Adopted National Level Cybersecurity Standard (Resolution #2025-15) – vote 8:0
- Approved Ordinance #08-25 Jaoui Rezoning – Caroline St (1st Reading) – vote 5:3
- Approved Ordinance #09-25 Jaoui FLUM (1st Reading) – vote 5:3
- Approved Code Enforcement Policy with two full‑time officers – vote 8:0
- Approved Auditor Selection Procedure amendment – vote 8:0
- Approved Liberty Partners of Tallahassee, LLC contract renewal – vote 8:0
- Motion to table all Board Appointment items – vote 8:0
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Adjustments
The Milton Planning Board will discuss a new variance application for the 5900 block of Dogwood Drive and review an existing variance for 5500 Dogwood Drive. The meeting also includes routine approval of June 30, 2025 minutes, citizen comments, and a planning department update.
- Variance – 5900 Block of Dogwood Dr.
- Variance – 5500 Dogwood Dr.
- Approval of minutes from June 30, 2025 meeting (Item #2025-3456)
- Citizen comments
- Planning Department update
Community Improvement Board
The Milton Community Improvement Board will continue its review of the Riverwalk Masterplan, focusing on Blackwater Landing & Banquet Hall, the Broad Street Redevelopment Area, the Riverfront Hotel, and the Blackwater Quarter. The meeting also includes routine items such as calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, and approving minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting.
- Review Riverwalk Masterplan – Blackwater Landing & Banquet Hall (Item #14)
- Discuss Riverwalk Masterplan – Broad Street Redevelopment Area (Item #13)
- Review Riverwalk Masterplan – Riverfront Hotel (Item #5)
- Discuss Riverwalk Masterplan – Blackwater Quarter (Item #2)
City Council
The Milton City Council will hold a special meeting to present the FY26 Budget Presentation (Item #2025-3388) and the Indirect Cost Allocation Plan (Item #2025-3440). The agenda also includes public input and standard procedural items.
- FY26 Budget Presentation (Item #2025-3388)
- Indirect Cost Allocation Plan (Item #2025-3440)
- Public Input
- Open Meeting
- Adjournment
The Milton City Council convened a special called meeting on July 19, 2025. City Manager Ed Spears presented the FY26 budget and the Indirect Cost Allocation Plan was reviewed. No public input was received and no motions or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 11:52 AM.
City Council
The Milton City Council meeting will discuss the FY2026 millage rate under agenda item 2025-3439. No other substantive items are listed. The meeting includes standard procedural sections such as public input and adjournment.
- Item #2025-3439 – FY2026 millage rate proposal
The City Council approved advertising the FY2026 proposed millage rate of 4.118. The motion was moved by Larry McKee, seconded by Tom Powers, and passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote. Two public hearings on the millage rate are scheduled for September.
- Approved advertising FY2026 millage rate of 4.118 (6-0)
City Council
The Milton City Council will hold its regular Community Development Agency meeting on July 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM at City Hall. The agenda consists of standard items such as calling the meeting to order, approving the June 26, 2025 minutes, reviewing the CRA profit‑and‑loss report through May 2025, and hearing communications from council members and the mayor. No substantive policy decisions, contracts, or rezoning actions are listed.
- Approve minutes from the June 26 2025 meeting (Item #2025-3341)
- Review CRA profit‑and‑loss reports through May 2025 (Item #2025-3445)
- Hear communications from council members and the mayor
- Record persons scheduled to appear
- Adjourn the meeting
The council voted to approve the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. They also approved the Community Redevelopment Agency profit and loss reports through May 2025. Both motions passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote.
- Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved CRA P&L reports through May 2025 (7-0)
Sundial Utilities Inc.
The Sundial Utilities Board will approve minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting, review its profit and loss report through May 2025, and consider a resolution to obtain a Community Water and Sewerage Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan. The meeting also includes routine communications from council members and the mayor, and a period for public attendance.
- Approval of minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting (Item #2025-3342)
- Financial report: Sundial profit and loss through May 2025 (Item #2025-3446)
- Resolution No. 2025-14 CWSRF Loan Resolution (Item #2025-3448)
The council unanimously approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. It also approved Sundial Utilities' profit and loss report through May 2025. Additionally, the council approved Resolution No. 2025-14 to pursue a CWSRF loan, with the city planning to apply for the loan in October.
- Approved minutes from June 26, 2025 meeting (7-0)
- Approved Sundial Utilities P&L report through May 2025 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-14 CWSRF loan (7-0)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss board structure and a code of conduct for members. The body will also address parking on Willing Street and review expiring terms for HPB and BOA members.
- Board Structure & Code of Conduct for Board Members (Item # 2025-3377)
- Willing Street Parking (Item # 2025-3444)
- HPB and BOA Members' expiring terms (Item # 2025-3441)
The council reviewed proposed standardizations for several city boards, including term lengths and a code of conduct, but did not adopt any changes. Council members also talked about parking enforcement and possible pedestrian‑only status for Willing Street, without reaching a decision. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.
City Council
The Milton City Council special called meeting will discuss the proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2026. The agenda lists the millage rate as Item #2025-3439. No other substantive items are listed beyond routine procedural matters.
- Item #2025-3439 – FY2026 millage rate
At the July 17 special called meeting, the council approved a motion to move the FY2026 Millage Rate item to a special meeting on Saturday, July 19, 2025, after the Budget Workshop. The motion passed unanimously with a 7-0 vote. City Manager Ed Spears presented information on the millage rate and a proposed County Law Enforcement MSTU, and Chief of Police Jennifer Frank discussed calls for service. Public input was received from two residents.
- Moved FY2026 Millage Rate to July 19 special meeting (7-0)
City Council
The City Council is holding a special called meeting to address one specific item. The body will discuss Task Order 25570.03 regarding Site 4.
- Task Order 25570.03: Site 4 Hydrogeological Exploration, Cultural & Environmental Review
The Milton City Council voted 7‑0 to approve Task Order 25570.03 for Site 4 hydrogeological, cultural, and environmental review. The motion was moved by Larry McKee and seconded by Casey Powell. City Manager Ed Spears reported on the property purchase, and BDI representatives presented information. Public input was received from two residents.
- Approved Task Order 25570.03 for Site 4 hydrogeological, cultural & environmental review (7‑0)
City Council
The Milton City Council will hold a work session on July 8, 2025 at City Hall, 6738 Dixon Street. The meeting will cover standard procedural matters including calling the meeting to order, reviewing the regular meeting agenda, and discussing any old or new business. Mayor and council comments, public input, and adjournment are also on the agenda.
- Call Meeting to Order
- Review of City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
- Old Business
- New Business
- Mayor & Council Comments
The Milton City Council held a work session on July 8, 2025. The council placed eight agenda items (2025‑3433, 2025‑3367, 2025‑3425, 2025‑3393, 2025‑3427, 2025‑3408, 2025‑3421, 2025‑3434) on the consent agenda. An additional item, 2025‑3438 – Sprayfield Land Purchase, was added under Public Works. No vote tallies were recorded for these actions.
- Moved items 2025‑3433, 2025‑3367, 2025‑3425, 2025‑3393, 2025‑3427, 2025‑3408, 2025‑3421, 2025‑3434 to consent agenda (no vote recorded)
- Added item 2025‑3438 – Sprayfield Land Purchase to agenda under Public Works (no vote recorded)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 25 acres behind 6593 Caroline Street. The body will also take action on the Fiscal Year 2026 millage rate and a budget amendment. Other items include updates to mobile vending and UDC ordinances.
- Rezoning request for 25 acres behind 6593 Caroline Street
- Fiscal Year 2026 Millage Rate action item
- Resolution No. 2025-13 FY2025 Budget Amendment
- Ordinance No. 07-25 Mobile Vending Ordinance Update (2nd Reading)
- Purchase of a 2025 Dodge Durango for Chief of Police
The Milton City Council approved the June 10 meeting minutes and the agenda without dissent. It unanimously passed two ordinances (UDC update and mobile vending update), two resolutions (fire assessment and FY2025 budget amendment), and approved the Sprayfield land purchase. Several items were moved to the consent agenda and approved, while the FY26 millage rate was deferred to a special meeting.
- Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (8-0)
- Approved agenda (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 06-25 UDC Update (2nd reading) (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 07-25 Mobile Vending Update (2nd reading) (8-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-12 Fire Assessment (8-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-13 FY2025 Budget Amendment (8-0)
- Approved Sprayfield Land Purchase (8-0)
- Passed multiple items on consent agenda (e.g., SEPA Homecoming Parade, GrayRobinson Engagement Letter)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Adjustments
The Milton Planning Board meeting will open with standard procedural items and approve the minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting. It will then hear citizen comments before moving to new business, where a variance application for 5500 Dogwood Dr. will be considered. The agenda also includes discussion of any old business and a planning department update before adjournment.
- Approval of minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting (Item #2025-3409)
- Variance request for 5500 Dogwood Dr. (Item #2025-3410)
- Planning Department update
City Council
The Milton Community Redevelopment Agency will approve minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting, review its financial reports, and consider the Operation Safety Cone under new business. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Item #2025-3313 – Approval of Minutes from May 22, 2025 meeting
- Item #2025-3407 – CRA Financial Reports
- Item #2025-3413 – Operation Safety Cone (new business)
The council approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting with a 7-0 vote. It also approved the Community Redevelopment Agency’s financial report by a unanimous 7-0 vote. Additionally, the council approved the Operation Safety Cone initiative, passing the motion 7-0. No other actions were taken before adjournment.
- Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved CRA financial report (7-0)
- Approved Operation Safety Cone (7-0)
Sundial Utilities Inc.
The board will meet to approve minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting and review the Sundial P&L Report. The agenda contains no specific ordinances, resolutions, or contract votes.
- Approval of May 22, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review of Sundial P&L Report
The council approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting with a 7‑0 vote. They also approved Sundial Utilities' profit and loss report with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. No ordinances or resolutions were considered.
- Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (7-0)
- Approved Sundial P&L financial report (7-0)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2026 millage rate and fire assessment fees. The meeting includes updates on Walmart and the Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program. Members will also review the city's investment policy and utility billing options.
- FY 2026 Millage Rate
- City of Milton Fire Assessment Fees
- Walmart Update - Milton & Pace
- Investment Policy
- GrayRobinson Engagement Letter
The Milton City Council met for a work session on June 26, 2025. Council members heard updates on the upcoming Milton and Pace Walmart openings, the Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program, and proposed changes to the city Investment Policy and GrayRobinson engagement letter. Budget items such as the FY 2026 millage rate, fire assessment fees, board structure and code of conduct, and utility billing options were presented and discussed. No motions were adopted, denied, or voted on during this session.
Planning Board
The Milton Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on June 17, 2025. The board will approve the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting and discuss a rezoning request for Caroline Street. Additional agenda items include a call to order, citizen comments, a planning department update, and adjournment.
- Approval of minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting (Item #2025-3399)
- Rezoning – Caroline Street (Item #2025-3400)
Historic Preservation Board
The Milton Historic Preservation Board will approve minutes from its April 10, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, and discuss new and old business items. A specific agenda item is the Historic Lamppost Signage Update, and the Planning Department will provide an update. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Approval of minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting (Item #2025-3394)
- Historic Lamppost Signage Update (Item #2025-3395)
- Planning Department update
- Citizen comments
- Consideration of new and old business
City Council
The Milton City Council will hold a work session to review the agenda for the regular council meeting on June 10, 2025. The session includes routine items such as calling the meeting to order, noting persons appearing, and discussing old and new business. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed.
- Call Meeting to Order
- Persons to Appear
- Review of City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
- Old Business
- New Business
The Milton City Council moved eight agenda items to consent, approving them without a recorded vote. Items approved include the Big Rods Block Party, Coming Clean 5K, amendments to the Public Records and Purchasing policies, a contract coordinator job description, and the auction of a sanitation truck and a Ford box van. The council also discussed the GrayRobinson Engagement Letter and scheduled it for further action on June 26. No other business was taken up.
- Approved Item #2025-3372 Big Rods Block Party (consent)
- Approved Item #2025-3386 Coming Clean 5K (consent)
- Approved Item #2025-3298 Amending Section 5.5 of the Public Records Policy (consent)
- Approved Item #2025-3127 Amending Purchasing Policy 9.0 (consent)
- Approved Item #2025-3310 Contract Coordinator Job Description (consent)
- Approved Item #2025-3378 Sanitation truck to auction (consent)
- Approved Item #2025-3382 Ford Box Van to auction (consent)
- Approved Item #2025-3380 Purchase Trailer mounted sewer service line cleaning machine (consent)
City Council
The Milton City Council meeting on June 10, 2025 will consider several actions and proposals. Items include a resolution to amend the FY 2025 budget, first‑reading updates to the Uniform Development Code and the Mobile Vending Ordinance, and two right‑of‑way abandonment requests for 5639 Alabama St. and Peachtree St. The council will also act on surplus vehicle disposals, a purchase of a sewer‑line cleaning machine, and acceptance of a grant for a FLIR thermal‑imaging camera for the police department.
- Resolution No. 2025-11 to amend the FY 2025 budget (action item)
- Ordinance No. 06-25 UDC Update – Articles 13 & 14 (first reading)
- Ordinance No. 07-25 Mobile Vending Ordinance Update (first reading)
- ROW abandonment requests for 5639 Alabama St. and Peachtree St. (Milton Housing Authority)
- Acceptance of grant for FLIR thermal imaging camera for MPD (action item)
The council approved the meeting minutes and agenda, and moved several items to the consent agenda. It approved two right‑of‑way abandonment requests, two ordinance updates, and a resolution amending the FY 2025 budget. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote.
- Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved agenda as amended (6-0)
- Approved ROW abandonment for 5639 Alabama St (6-0)
- Approved ROW abandonment for Peachtree St (Milton Housing Authority) (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 06-25 UDC Update (1st Reading) (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 07-25 Mobile Vending Update (1st Reading) (6-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-11 amending FY 2025 Budget (6-0)
- Approved General Consent Agenda items (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Community Improvement Board
The board will meet to review and continue discussions regarding the CRA Riverwalk Master Plan. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting.
- CRA Riverwalk Master Plan follow-up and continued discussion
Planning Board
The Milton Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on May 22, 2025. The board will review the Teacher Appreciation Week and discuss the upcoming Summer Internship Program. No decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion only.
- Teacher Appreciation Week Review (Item #2025-3307)
- Upcoming Summer Internship Program (Item #2025-3308)
City Council
The Community Redevelopment Agency will review the annual CRA audit findings and discuss a food truck pad at Carpenter's Park. The body will also review P&L reports.
- Findings of the Annual CRA Audit
- Food Truck Pad at Carpenter's Park
- CRA's P&L Reports
The council approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting (7-0). It also approved the CRA's profit and loss report (7-0) and accepted the findings of the annual CRA audit (7-0). Finally, the council approved the proposed food truck pad at Carpenter's Park, with CRA II funding the improvements (7-0).
- Approved April 17 minutes (7-0)
- Approved CRA P&L report (7-0)
- Accepted annual CRA audit findings (7-0)
- Approved food truck pad at Carpenter's Park (7-0)
Sundial Utilities Inc.
The Sundial Utilities Board will approve minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting and review a profit and loss financial report. It will discuss purchasing a new tractor for the Public Works department. The board will also consider Resolution #2025-10 for a CWSRF loan.
- Approval of minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting (Item #2025-3241)
- Financial report: Sundial P&L (Item #2025-3302)
- Purchase of a new tractor for Public Works (Item #2025-3279)
- Resolution #2025-10 CWSRF loan (Item #2025-3301)
The council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Sundial Utilities profit and loss report. A new tractor for Public Works was purchased with a 7‑0 vote. The council adopted Resolution #2025‑10 for a CWSRF loan, also by 7‑0.
- Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (7-0)
- Approved Sundial Utilities P&L report (7-0)
- Approved purchase of new Public Works tractor (7-0)
- Approved Resolution #2025-10 CWSRF loan (7-0)
City Council
The Milton City Council work session will review several old‑business items, including public records fees, a fund transfer from Truist, severance pay, the Purchasing Policy 9.0, and a checks‑and‑balances document. In new business, the council will consider a contract coordinator job description, revisions to the Food Truck / Mobile Vendors Ordinance, and a cost review of the City’s lawsuit against Heather Lindsay. No final actions are indicated; the items are slated for discussion and review.
- Item #2025-3305 – Food Truck / Mobile Vendors Ordinance Revisions (City Manager)
- Item #2025-3310 – Contract Coordinator Job Description (City Manager)
- Item #2025-3299 – Review Costs to the City re: City v. Heather Lindsay (Cusack)
- Item #2025-3298 – Review Public Records Fees (Leek)
- Item #2025-3300 – Follow Up on Transfer of Funds from Money Market at Truist to Treasury Bonds with Regions (Cusack)
City Council
The Milton City Council will hold a work session on May 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM at 6738 Dixon Street. The agenda lists standard items such as calling the meeting to order, reviewing the regular meeting agenda, old business, new business, mayor and council comments, public input, and adjournment. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are identified in the agenda.
City Council
The City Council will hold second readings for ordinances regarding official compensation and commercial fence updates. The body will also consider action items for city events, a new natural gas truck, and a lake restoration project.
- Ordinance # 05-25 Mayor & Council Compensation (2nd Reading)
- Ordinance # 04-25 UDC Update - Commercial Fences (2nd Reading)
- 2025.05 ITB Locklin Lake Restoration - Maintenance Dredge Project
- Citizen request to allow miniature goats in Residential Zoning Districts
- Purchase of a New Natural Gas Truck
The Milton City Council approved two ordinances—commercial fence updates and mayor‑council compensation—by unanimous vote. It also passed several resolutions, including authority for Regions Bank, a renewal of the FDOT maintenance agreement, and a 5‑2 vote to widen the Blackwater Bridge on HWY 90. The council rejected a citizen request to allow miniature goats in residential zones and accepted the findings of the annual financial audit. Additionally, Greg Scoville was reappointed to the Milton Planning Board.
- Approved Ordinance #04-25 UDC commercial fences (7‑0)
- Approved Ordinance #05-25 mayor & council compensation (7‑0)
- Approved Resolution #2025-09 HWY 90 Blackwater Bridge widening (5‑2)
- Approved Resolution #2025-07 signing authority for Regions Bank (7‑0)
- Approved Resolution #2025-08 renewal of FDOT maintenance agreement (7‑0)
- Rejected miniature goats zoning request (3‑4)
- Approved acceptance of annual audit findings (7‑0)
- Approved reappointment of Greg Scoville to Planning Board (7‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Milton City Council will hold a special called meeting on April 23, 2025. The agenda includes a second public hearing on the Small Cities CDBG Program and a resolution (No. 2025-06) to authorize submission of the Community Development Block Grant application for fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The council will also allow public input before adjourning.
- Second public hearing on Small Cities CDBG Program (Item #2025-3232)
- Resolution No. 2025-06 authorizing submission of the CDBG application for FY2023/2024 (Item #2025-3237)
Community Improvement Board
The board will receive an update on CDBG and continue reviewing the Riverwalk Master Plan. Discussions will focus on the County Judicial Complex, Willing Street Mall, and Riverwalk South.
- CDBG Update
- Riverwalk Master Plan review: County Judicial Complex
- Riverwalk Master Plan review: Willing Street Mall
- Riverwalk Master Plan review: Riverwalk South
City Council
The Milton City Council will consider approving the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes, receive the Community Redevelopment Agency's financial reports, and review an informational letter to the Legislature about SB 1242 and HB 991. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting (Item #2025-3175)
- CRA financial reports (Item #2025-3205)
- Letter to the Legislature regarding SB 1242 & HB 991 (Item #2025-3267, informational)
Sundial Utilities Inc.
The Milton City Council will call the meeting to order and approve the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting. A financial report presenting the Sundial Utilities profit and loss will be reviewed. The council will consider Resolution No. 2025-05 to adopt the Wastewater Asset Management and Fiscal Sustainability Plan. The meeting will also include routine communications and adjournment.
- Approval of minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting (Item #2025-3176)
- Financial report: Sundial P&L (Item #2025-3206)
- Resolution No. 2025-05 adopting Wastewater Asset Management and Fiscal Sustainability Plan (Item #2025-3179)
City Council
The Milton City Council will convene to discuss hourly rates for public records requests and review proposals for a new marina contractor. The meeting also includes a presentation on City Attorney Services and a review of a facade grant program.
- Discussion on hourly rates for public records
- Marina Request for Proposals (RFP)
- City Attorney Services RFQ presentation
- Business Facade & Residential Grant Program review
- Recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Workshop
The Milton City Commission will hold a public hearing at 5:30 PM on April 16, 2025 at City Hall. The agenda includes an information item (Item #2025-3231) presenting an overview of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, followed by a period for public input. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Item #2025-3231 – CDBG Program Overview (information item)
- Public Input from attendees
Planning Board
The Milton Planning Board will open the meeting, approve the agenda, and approve minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. It will hear citizen comments, receive an economic development update, and consider new business items including a citizen request about miniature goats and a review of UDC Articles 13 and 14. The session will conclude with a planning department update before adjournment.
- Approval of minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting
- Citizen request regarding miniature goats (UDC update)
- Review of UDC Articles 13 and 14
- Economic development update
- Planning department update
Historic Preservation Board
The Historic Preservation Board will meet to review residential historic excellence signs and updates to historic lamppost signage. The board will also approve minutes from the March 13, 2025, meeting.
- Historic Excellence Sign - Residential (Item # 2025-3192)
- Historic Lamppost Signage Update (Item # 2025-3193)
City Council
The Milton City Council will hold a work session on April 8, 2025. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as calling the meeting to order, reviewing the regular meeting agenda, and public input. The primary substantive item is a discussion to identify the ranking for RFQ2025.04 City Attorney Services.
- Identify ranking for RFQ2025.04 City Attorney Services (discussion)
During the April 8 work session, the council moved several routine items to the consent agenda, including the Service of Process Policy, a new pump for the hospital water well, a new wastewater treatment truck, natural‑gas distribution materials, Cedar Ridge sewer repairs, floodplain mitigation plans, and two right‑of‑way abandonment requests. The City Attorney services request was also placed on the consent agenda. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.
- Moved 2025-3131 Service of Process Policy to consent agenda
- Moved 2025-3200 New Pump at Hospital Water Well to consent agenda
- Moved 2025-3201 New Truck for WWTP to consent agenda
- Moved 2025-3183 Materials for Natural Gas Dist. Project to consent agenda
- Moved 2025-3204 Cedar Ridge Sanitary Sewer Repairs to consent agenda
- Moved 2025-3186 Multi‑Jurisdictional Floodplain Mitigation Plan to consent agenda
- Moved 2025-3191 ROW Abandonment Request – 5639 Alabama St. to consent agenda
- Moved 2025-3194 ROW Abandonment Request – Peach St. (Milton Housing Authority) to consent agenda
City Council
The Milton City Council will approve March meeting minutes and adopt a Resolution to amend the FY25 budget. Council members will also consider several ordinances, including updates to public‑meeting procedures and commercial fence regulations. Public‑works items on the agenda include installing a new pump for the hospital water well and purchasing a new truck for the wastewater treatment plant. Additional items involve right‑of‑way abandonment requests and a floodplain mitigation plan.
- Resolution #2025-04 Budget Amendment FY25
- Ordinance #03-25 – Amending Sec. 2-32 Orderly Operations of Public Meetings (2nd Reading)
- Ordinance #04-25 UDC Update – Commercial Fences (1st Reading)
- Installation of New Pump for Hospital Water Well (action item)
- Purchase of New Truck for Wastewater Treatment Plant (action item)
The council voted 8‑0 to adopt the FY25 budget amendment (Resolution #2025-04). It also approved the second reading of Ordinance #03-25 amending public meeting procedures, the first reading of Ordinance #04-25 updating commercial fence regulations, and the first reading of Ordinance #05-25 on mayor and council compensation. Several items on the consent agenda, including a new pump for the hospital water well, a new truck for the wastewater treatment plant, and two right‑of‑way abandonment requests, were also approved unanimously.
- Approved FY25 Budget Amendment (Resolution #2025-04) – 8:0
- Approved second reading of Ordinance #03-25 amending public meeting operations – 8:0
- Approved first reading of Ordinance #04-25 updating commercial fence regulations – 8:0
- Approved first reading of Ordinance #05-25 mayor & council compensation – 8:0
- Approved Service of Process Policy (consent agenda) – 8:0
- Approved new pump for Hospital Water Well (consent agenda) – 8:0
- Approved purchase of new truck for Wastewater Treatment Plant (consent agenda) – 8:0
- Approved ROW abandonment requests for 5639 Alabama St and Peachtree St – 8:0
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Community Improvement Board
The Community Improvement Board will review the Riverfront Redevelopment Master Plan and prepare for an update. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider an application to fill a vacancy. The agenda includes updates on community projects and a public input session.
- Review Riverfront Redevelopment Master Plan and Prepare for an Update
- Approval of Minutes (Item # 2025-3158)
- Board Appointment Application - Ella Payne (Item # 2025-3165)
- Update - CRA Approval for sidewalks in CRA I (Item # 2025-3162)
- Update - FPL Economic Symposium (Item # 2025-3163)
City Council
The Milton City Council will convene to call the meeting to order, approve the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting, and receive financial reports. The agenda also includes a segment for persons to appear, a presentation of the CRA Financial Reports and the Milton CRA Annual Report 2024, and communications from council members and the mayor. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Approval of minutes from February 20, 2025 meeting (Item #2025-3082)
- CRA Financial Reports (Item #2025-3151)
- Milton CRA Annual Report 2024 (Item #2025-3157)
- Communications from council members & mayor
- Persons to appear
Sundial Utilities Inc.
The board will meet to approve minutes from February 20, 2025, and review a financial report. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.
- Approval of February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (Item # 2025-3083)
- Review of Sundial Financial Report (Item # 2025-3152)
City Council
The Milton City Council meeting will review old business items such as the Business Facade Grant Program and city website updates. New business includes a request from Santa Rosa County to use city infrastructure on SR 87, a Service of Process policy, a fee change for public records, and discussion of mayor and council compensation. The council will also discuss staffing, a Community Improvement Board vacancy, and cost‑cutting measures for the upcoming budget.
- Santa Rosa County request to use city infrastructure on SR 87
- Service of Process Policy
- Fee for Public Records
- Mayor & Council Compensation
- Explore Cost‑Cutting Measures During Budget Preparation
The council moved the Business Facade Grant Program Review to the April work session and will include the residential grant program. It approved that City Manager Ed Spears and Public Works Director Joe Cook may engage with Santa Rosa County about using city infrastructure on SR 87. The council agreed to remove Section 1 #4 of the Mayor & Council Compensation ordinance and defer that item to the April meeting.
- Moved Business Facade Grant Program Review to April work session and add residential grant program
- Authorized City Manager Ed Spears and Public Works Director Joe Cook to discuss SR 87 infrastructure use with Santa Rosa County
- Removed Section 1 #4 of Mayor & Council Compensation ordinance and postponed further action to April
City Council
The Milton City Council will consider the City Attorney's recommendation to proceed with case number 24-000269-CA (Item #2025-3177). The meeting follows standard procedural items such as opening, roll call, and adjournment. A public input period is provided for residents to comment.
- City Attorney recommendation to proceed with case 24-000269-CA (Item #2025-3177)
- Public input session
The council voted to adopt the City Attorney’s proposed resolution to resolve the ongoing public records litigation (Case No. 24-000269-CA). The resolution authorizes the City Attorney and the Mayor’s legal counsel to file a joint motion asking the circuit court to sustain the Mayor’s objections, confirm production of remaining documents, assign each party its own attorney fees, and dismiss the case with prejudice. The motion passed with six yeas and one nay. Councilmember Casey Powell opposed the resolution.
- Approved City Attorney’s resolution to settle public records litigation (6-1)
Planning Board
The Milton Planning Board will open the meeting, approve the agenda, and approve minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting. It will hear citizen comments, provide an economic development update, and consider a new business item about a citizen request for miniature goats. The board will also review old business concerning UDC Articles 13 and 14, receive a planning department update, and then adjourn.
- Approval of minutes from February 18, 2025 meeting
- Citizen request regarding miniature goats (UDC update)
- Review of UDC Articles 13 & 14
- Economic development update
- Planning department update
Historic Preservation Board
The Historic Preservation Board will meet to discuss exterior modifications and signage. The board is reviewing a Certificate of Appropriateness for a specific residential property and updates to historic signage.
- Exterior modifications for 6823 Oak St. (Item # 2025-3136)
- Residential Historic Excellence Sign (Item # 2025-3135)
- Historic Lamppost Signage Update (Item # 2025-3137)
City Council
The City Council is meeting for a work session to review the agenda for the March 11, 2025, regular meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and general business.
- Review of City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Item # 2025-3150
City Council
The Milton City Council will consider several items, including a resolution to amend the FY24 budget. The meeting also includes a vote on the appointment of a new police chief, contract and amendment items such as the downtown pump station task order and a city manager contract amendment, and several ordinance readings. Additional agenda items cover routine approvals of minutes, the budget calendar, and public announcements.
- Resolution #2025-03: Budget Amendment FY24 Budget
- Item #2025-3132: Appointment of New Police Chief, Jennifer Frank
- Item #2025-3114: BDI Task Order 25570.02 for New Downtown Plant Pump Station
- Item #2025-3126: Amendment to the City Manager Contract
- Item #2025-3040: Ordinance #02-25 UDC Update – Monument Signs (2nd Reading)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Milton City Council Community Redevelopment Agency will consider a land‑use certificate request for property on Willing Street and discuss a sidewalk project. The council will also approve the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting and receive a financial report.
- Land Use Certificate Request – Willing St.
- CRA Sidewalks project
- Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting
- CRA financial reports
Sundial Utilities Inc.
The board will meet to approve minutes from November 21, 2024, and review the December 2024 profit and loss statement. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.
- Approval of November 21, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review of December 2024 P&L report
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss financial planning, including the FY 2025 budget realignment and future revenue outlook. The body will also consider a request regarding miniature goats in residential zones and a task order for a new downtown plant pump station.
- Declaration of Surplus Property for a 24-acre parcel
- Citizen request to allow miniature goats in Residential Zoning Districts
- BDI Task Order for New Downtown Plant Pump Station
- FY 2025 Budget Realignment and Proposed 2025/FY2026 Budget Calendar
- Jernigan's Landing Boat Dock Use Proposal
City Council
The Milton City Council will hold a special called meeting to consider Item 2025‑3117, which addresses attorney‑client relationships in the context of litigation and representation. The council will hear public input after the presentation. No other agenda items involve policy decisions.
- Item 2025‑3117 – Review of attorney‑client relationship policies for litigation and representation
Planning Board
The Milton Planning Board will approve the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting. It will receive an update on commercial fence issues from the Urban Development Commission. The board will review UDC Articles 13 and 14. Additional items include an economic development update and routine reports.
- Approval of minutes from February 4, 2025 meeting (Item 2025‑3109)
- UDC update – commercial fences (Item 2025‑3110)
- Review of UDC Articles 13 & 14 (Item 2025‑3111)
- Economic development update
- Planning department update
Historic Preservation Board
The Historic Preservation Board will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss an update regarding historic lamppost signage. The meeting will also include a welcome for new board members and a planning department update.
- Approval of minutes from January 9, 2025
- Historic Lamppost Signage Update
- Welcome New Board Members
- Planning Department Update
City Council
The Milton City Council will hold a work session on February 11, 2025. The meeting will include a call to order, a roll call of persons appearing, a review of the regular council agenda, and discussion of old and new business. The session also provides time for mayor and council comments, public input, and will conclude with adjournment.
- Call Meeting to Order
- Persons to Appear
- Review of City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
- Old Business
- New Business
City Council
The Milton City Council meeting on February 11, 2025 includes routine approvals of minutes, agenda, and public announcements. The council will act on a public records exemption for city clerks, amendments to the fire pension trust fund and public meeting operations, and a first reading of an update to monument signs. Action items include the purchase of a front loader sanitation truck, a WWTP HMGP grant agreement, a Chinquapin watermain upgrade, and business improvement grant applications for 5158 and 5181 Elmira Street. Additional discussion items cover ARPA funds projects, water, sewer and trash cost review, and administrative matters.
- Resolution: Public Records Exemption for City Clerks
- Ordinance: Amend Chap. 38 Fire Pension Trust Fund – Short Term Disability
- Ordinance: UDC Update – Monument Signs – 1st Reading
- Action: Purchase of Front Loader Sanitation Truck
- Action: Business Improvement Grant Application – 5158 Elmira St Exchange Hotel
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council is meeting for an attorney-client session. The agenda consists of a discussion regarding active litigation.
- Discussion of Case No.: 2024-CA00269 (Item # 2025-3003)
Workshop
The Milton City Commission will hold a workshop to interview police chief candidate Philip Lukens. The agenda lists a call to order, the candidate review (Item #2025-3033), and adjournment. No other topics are scheduled for this meeting.
- Call meeting to order (procedural)
- Interview of police chief candidate Philip Lukens (Item #2025-3033)
Planning Board
The Milton Planning Board will consider an update on commercial fences under the Unified Development Code. It will also review Articles 13 and 14 of the UDC. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.
- UDC Update - Commercial Fences
- Review of UDC Articles 13 & 14
Workshop
The Milton City Council will hold a workshop to interview candidates for the police chief position. The meeting will consist of scheduled interview sessions for four candidates.
- Jennifer Frank – interview 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM (Item #2025-3029)
- Jad Lanigan – interview 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM (Item #2025-3030)
- Kirk Henneberry – interview 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Item #2025-3031)
- Derek McCollum – interview 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM (Item #2025-3032)
Community Improvement Board
The Community Improvement Board will meet to appoint a board chairman. The board is also scheduled to discuss city sidewalks and the expansion of architectural lights within CRA 1.
- Appointment of CIB Chairman
- Discussion of city sidewalks in CRA 1
- Discussion of architectural lights expansion in CRA 1
Workshop
The Milton Police Chief Recruitment Committee will review individual rankings and choose candidates for interview. It will also approve the interview package and set the timeline for the recruitment process. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as calling the meeting to order and adjourning.
- Review individual rankings and select candidates for interview (Item #2025-3015)
- Finalize interview package (Item #2025-3016)
- Finalize the recruitment process timeline
City Council
The Community Redevelopment Agency will approve minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting, review its financial report, and discuss two new business items. One item is a land‑use certificate request for Willing Street. The other item concerns CRA sidewalks.
- Approval of minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting (Item #2024-2919)
- Review of CRA financial reports (Item #2025-3008)
- Land use certificate request for Willing Street (Item #2025-3004)
- Discussion of CRA sidewalks (Item #2025-3010)
Sundial Utilities Inc.
The meeting will consider approval of the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting (Item #2024-2920). It will also receive the Sundial Financial Report for November 2024 (Item #2025-3009). Additional agenda items include discussion of any ordinances and resolutions, communications from council members and the mayor, and a list of persons appearing before the board.
- Approval of minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting (Item #2024-2920)
- Review of Sundial Financial Report for November 2024 (Item #2025-3009)
- Ordinances & Resolutions
- Communications from council members & mayor
- Persons to appear
City Council
The Milton City Council will call the meeting to order, review the active litigation identified as Case No. 2024-CA-00269, and then adjourn. No other agenda items are listed.
- Active Litigation – Case No. 2024-CA-00269
Planning Board
The Milton Planning Board will open with an invocation, approve the agenda, and adopt minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting. The board will receive an economic development update and discuss new business, including an update on commercial fences from the Urban Development Corporation and a review of UDC Articles 13 and 14. Additional items include old business and a planning department update before adjournment.
- Approval of minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting
- Economic development update
- UDC update – commercial fences
- Review of UDC Articles 13 & 14
- Planning department update
City Council
The Milton City Council will hold a work session on January 14, 2025. Council members will discuss a State Revolving Fund loan or grant for the Milton East wastewater treatment plant, a legal action involving the city, and a review of the Business Facade Grant Program. They will also review City Ordinance #13-24 on orderly operation of public meetings and the ARPA funds project list. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public input.
- State Revolving Fund Loan/Grant for Milton East WWTP (Item #2025-2988)
- Legal Action by or Against the City (Item #2025-2980)
- Business Facade Grant Program Review (Item #2025-2989)
- Review of City Ordinance #13-24 – Orderly Operation of Public Meetings (Item #2024-2960)
- ARPA Funds Project List presentation (Item #2025-2990)
City Council
The Milton City Council will meet to approve consent agenda items, discuss surplus property, and consider engineering services for park renovations and erosion control. The council will also review grant applications and a contract renewal for a real estate firm.
- Engineering Services for Russell Harber Park Erosion Control
- Engineering Services for Community Center Expansion/Renovations
- Business Improvement Program Grant Applications at 6863 and 6867 Oak Street
- NAI Pensacola Contract Renewal
- Declaration of Surplus Property - 24-Acre Parcel
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Historic Preservation Board
The Milton Historic Preservation Board will approve minutes from its December 12, 2024 meeting. It will hear citizen comments and discuss a historic lamppost signage update. The board will also receive an update from the Planning Department before adjourning.
- Approval of minutes from December 12, 2024 meeting (Item #2025-2974)
- Historic lamppost signage update (Item #2025-2975)
- Planning Department update