Indian Shores public meetings in 2025
18 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDAS AND MINUTES
The Indian Shores Special Town Council will hold public hearings and consider second‑reading votes on three ordinances that amend the Building and Zoning codes and one ordinance that changes permit repair thresholds. A resolution will ask Pinellas County to allocate the Tiki Gardens site for a new fire and EMS station. An addendum will extend the completion date for the Public Safety Storage Building. The meeting will also schedule the next regular Town Council session.
- Ordinance No. 2025‑07 – adds Section 18‑128 for milestone structural inspections of condominiums and cooperatives three stories or higher
- Ordinance No. 2025‑08 – amends Chapter 110 Zoning, creating a “Certified Recovery Residence” definition and standards
- Ordinance No. 2025‑09 – amends Chapter 18 Buildings to set a minor repair threshold by resolution
- Resolution No. 24‑2025 – requests Pinellas County and Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue to allocate the Tiki Gardens property for a fire and EMS station
- Addendum to ITB #2025‑04 – extends the Public Safety Storage Building construction completion to March 11, 2026
Town Library
The Town Library Board will consider approving its agenda and the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. Old business includes an update on a $1,500 donation from Kathryn Hubbard and upcoming Read & Feed selections. New business covers participation in the St. Patrick’s Day Festival and the Sunday Market, a proposal to change library hours to Mon/Wed 1‑4 p.m. and Fri 9‑Noon, scheduling dates for training, a membership meeting, an appreciation dinner, and a fundraising tree for the Women’s Club.
- Update on $1,500 donation to the library by Kathryn Hubbard
- Participation in St. Patrick’s Day Festival
- Participation in Sunday Market – number of days and shift length
- New library hours proposal: Mon, Wed 1‑4 p.m.; Fri 9‑Noon
- Fundraising tree for the Women’s Club
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDAS AND MINUTES
The Special Town Council meeting will first approve its agenda, then hear public comments and a donation presentation to Santa’s Angels. It will hold first‑reading public hearings on Ordinance No. 2025-08, which adds a Certified Recovery Residence section to the zoning code, and Ordinance No. 2025-09, which changes the minor‑repair cost threshold for permits. A resolution (No. 23-2025) on fee rounding policies will also be heard.
- Ordinance No. 2025-08 – adds Section 110‑176 “Certified Recovery Residence” to Chapter 110 Zoning
- Ordinance No. 2025-09 – amends Chapter 18 Buildings to set the minor‑repair cost threshold at $750.00
- Resolution No. 23-2025 – adopts a minor subdividing/combining lot fee and nickel‑rounding policy for fees
- Town donation presentation to Santa’s Angels
- Public comments on agenda items
PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE AGENDAS AND MINUTES
The Planning, Zoning and Building Committee will review a proposed fee schedule update and an ordinance regarding certified recovery residences. The committee will also discuss a resolution on rounding physical currency payments.
- Review of Resolution No. 23-2025 regarding building department fee schedule updates
- Review of Ordinance No. 2025-08 regarding Certified Recovery Residences
- Discussion on physical currency nickel rounding policy for fees
- Public comments on agenda items
- Review of the December 15, 2025, Planning, Zoning and Building Committee agenda
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDAS AND MINUTES
The Town Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding milestone inspections for buildings three stories or higher and minor repair thresholds. The body will also consider agreements for disaster debris management and a purchase for hurricane-damaged lighting.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-07 regarding milestone inspections for condominiums and cooperatives 3+ stories
- First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-09 to set the minor repair threshold by resolution
- Ratification of a $56,000 purchase for replacement turtle-safe bollard lights lost during Hurricane Helene
- Interlocal Agreements for disaster debris monitoring, management, and removal services within Pinellas County
- Payment of $3,005.63 to Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections for the March 10, 2026, municipal election
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDAS AND MINUTES
The Town Council will hold a workshop to review proposed changes to the St. Patrick’s Day Festival process. The agenda includes a financial summary of the 2025 festival showing a deficit of $10,069.96.
- Review of proposed changes to the St. Patrick’s Day Festival process
- 2025 St. Patrick's Day Festival revenue total: $5,503.10
- 2025 St. Patrick's Day Festival expenses total: $14,667.46
- 2025 St. Patrick's Day Festival deficit: $10,069.96
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDAS AND MINUTES
The Town Council approved two budget amendment resolutions, including a $125,000 donation for a new Public Safety Storage Building. It also approved a second amendment to the exclusive franchise agreement for municipal solid waste collection, participation agreements with Lemoine Disaster Services for disaster recovery, and a vendor agreement with iVenture Solutions for IT services at the Municipal Center. The consent agenda items were adopted without comment.
- Resolution No. 21-2025: FY2025-2026 budget amendment adding $125,000 donation for Public Safety Storage Building
- Resolution No. 22-2025: FY2024-2025 budget amendment (details not specified)
- Second Amendment to Exclusive Franchise Agreement for municipal solid waste collection and disposal
- Participation Agreements with Lemoine Disaster Services for Pinellas County Cooperative Contract RFP No. 0763-RFP
- Vendor agreement with iVenture Solutions for Information Technology Services per RFP #2025-01
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDAS AND MINUTES
The Town Council will hold public hearings to amend the Town's fiscal year 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budgets. The agenda also includes a public hearing on an exclusive franchise agreement for waste collection and the consideration of disaster recovery service agreements.
- Public hearing to amend FY2025-2026 budget (Resolution No. 21-2025)
- Public hearing to amend FY2024-2025 budget (Resolution No. 22-2025)
- Public hearing on exclusive waste collection franchise agreement
- Consideration of disaster recovery service agreements with Lemoine Disaster Services
- Consideration of IT services vendor agreement with iVenture Solutions
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDAS AND MINUTES
The Town Council approved a $100,000 budget increase for the Public Safety Storage Building and removed the power of a special magistrate to hear parking citation appeals. The body also approved an interlocal agreement for post-storm recovery services and recognized a retiring reserve officer.
- Approval of $100,000 for Public Safety Storage Building construction
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-06 regarding parking citations
- Approval of Interlocal Agreement for post-storm recovery services
- Reappointment of John Caruso to Police Pension Board
- Reappointment of Suzanne Lynch to Board of Adjustments and Appeals
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDAS AND MINUTES
The Indian Shores Town Council approved its workshop agenda and heard a presentation from Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue on fire station coverage. Council members discussed the town's waste collection contract with Waste Connections, noting a possible 5% rate increase and a plan to finalize the contract by the November meeting. The council also set the promotional expenditures and allocations budget at $11,500 and received updates on open‑carry firearm laws and upcoming state tax reforms.
- Fire & Rescue presentation on proposed new northern fire station for better coverage
- Discussion of Waste Connections contract expiring Dec 2025, with a potential 5% rate increase and plans to finalize by November
- Police Chief update on legal status of open carry of firearms at public meetings
- Council approved promotional expenditures and allocations budget of $11,500
- Legislative update on Florida tax reform bill affecting property taxes
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDAS AND MINUTES
The council will consider the agenda and consent agenda, recognize a retiring fire lieutenant, and hear several reports. Key actions include a public hearing on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑06, consideration of an interlocal agreement with Pinellas County, and selection of a vendor for the Public Safety Storage Building. The meeting also covers reappointments to the Police Pension Board and Board of Adjustments and Appeals, and an employee manual update for Section 7 (Leave).
- Public hearing: second reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑06 amending code‑enforcement powers
- Consideration of Interlocal Agreement with Pinellas County for post‑storm recovery procurement
- Selection of vendor for ITB#2025‑04 for construction of the Public Safety Storage Building
- Reappointment of John Caruso to the Police Pension Board (3‑year term) and Suzanne Lynch to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals (3‑year term)
- Employee Manual update – Section 7 (Leave)
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDAS AND MINUTES
The Town Council will hold a workshop to discuss the allocation of funds for promotional expenses and waste collection contract opportunities. The meeting includes presentations on community protection and updates on Florida open carry laws.
- Presentation on 'Protecting Our Communities' by Fire Chief Ken Grimes
- Update on waste collection services and potential contract piggybacking
- Police Chief update on Open Carry law
- Discussion on the Council's promotional budget and fund allocation
- Legislative update from the Florida League of Cities Finance and Taxation Committee
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDAS AND MINUTES
The Indian Shores Town Council approved its meeting agenda and adopted two key resolutions. It set the final ad valorem tax rate at 1.8700 mills per $1,000 on an assessed valuation of $1,712,278,742 for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It also adopted the final budget of $6,564,618 for the same fiscal year. No public comments were received, and council members noted progress on beach renourishment and upcoming community events.
- Resolution 18‑2025: Adopt final ad valorem tax rate of 1.8700 mills per $1,000 on $1,712,278,742 valuation
- Resolution 19‑2025: Adopt final FY 2025‑2026 budget of $6,564,618
- Beach renourishment work ongoing to provide sand access along the barrier
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDAS AND MINUTES
The Town Council will hold public hearings to adopt the final budget and ad valorem tax levy for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The proposed budget is $6,564,618.
- Resolution No. 18-2025: Adoption of a millage rate of 1.8700 mills per $1,000 of assessed valuation
- Resolution No. 19-2025: Adoption of the Final Budget of $6,564,618 for FY 2025/2026
- Certified assessed valuation of $1,712,278,742 for FY 2025/2026
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDAS AND MINUTES
The council approved the tentative ad valorem millage rate of 1.8700 mills per $1,000 of the assessed valuation of $1,712,278,742 for FY 2025/2026. It also adopted the tentative proposed budget of $6,564,618 for the same fiscal year. The body gave a first‑reading approval to Ordinance No. 2025‑06, which removes the special magistrate’s authority over municipal parking citation appeals. Additionally, the council approved the Spring Beach Market 2025 season agreement with market managers Tracy and Tricia White.
- Adoption of tentative ad valorem millage rate of 1.8700 mills per $1,000 (assessment $1,712,278,742) for FY 2025/2026
- Adoption of tentative proposed budget of $6,564,618 for FY 2025/2026
- First reading approval of Ordinance No. 2025‑06 removing special magistrate power over parking citation appeals
- Approval of Spring Beach Market 2025 season agreement with Tracy and Tricia White
- Release of RFP for IT Services and Invitation to Bid for Public Safety Storage Building (bids due Oct 8 2025)
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDAS AND MINUTES
The Indian Shores Town Council will consider and vote on the agenda, including a public hearing to adopt the tentative proposed budget of $6,564,618 for FY2025/2026. Other items include a millage rate of 1.8700 mills on an assessed valuation of $1,712,278,742, an ordinance amendment removing the special magistrate’s authority over parking citation appeals, a resolution amending the FY2024-2025 budget, and a market agreement with Tracy and Tricia White for the Spring Beach Market season.
- Adoption of tentative proposed ad valorem millage rate of 1.8700 mills on $1,712,278,742 assessed value
- Adoption of tentative proposed budget of $6,564,618 for FY2025/2026
- First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-06 removing special magistrate powers over municipal parking citation appeals
- Resolution No. 17-2025 amending the town’s FY2024-2025 budget
- Agreement with Tracy and Tricia White for the 2025 Spring Beach Market season
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDAS AND MINUTES
The Town Council will consider a site plan review for a paid parking lot expansion at 19455 Gulf Boulevard and discuss adopting a private provider fee for the Building Department. The meeting also includes resolutions to reschedule future council meetings and a public hearing on ending a temporary storm damage permit fee waiver.
- Site Plan Review for paid parking lot expansion at 19455 Gulf Boulevard
- Resolution to cancel September 9 council meeting
- Resolution to cancel November 11 council meeting
- Resolution to adopt private provider fee for Building Department
- Consideration to end storm damage permit fee waiver effective September 30
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDAS AND MINUTES
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda (5‑0) and the consent agenda (5‑0). It approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑02 (5‑0) and later denied that ordinance, replacing it with a zero‑look‑back ordinance (5‑0). A proclamation declaring March 17‑21, 2025 as Government Finance Professionals Week was adopted.
- Approved meeting agenda (5‑0)
- Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑02 (5‑0)
- Denied Ordinance No. 2025‑02 and replaced with zero‑look‑back ordinance (5‑0)
- Adopted proclamation for Government Finance Professionals Week