Neptune Beach public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will hold second reads and public hearings for the final millage rate and the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget. The meeting also includes discussions on utility contracts and wastewater infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2023-07 (Final Millage Rate)
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2023-08 (Final Budget)
• Approval of Gruhn May, Inc. utility services contract via St. Johns County piggybacking
• Approval of routing for Wastewater Equalization Basin to Plant 1
• Reimbursement to the City of Atlantic Beach for wastewater plant outfall pipeline upgrades

Police Officers' Retirement Board

The Board of Trustees will review fund activity reports from August 5 to October 31, 2023, and view a demonstration of a new online member portal. The meeting includes reports from investment, legal, and plan administration consultants regarding legislative updates and quarterly performance.

• Demonstration of an online member portal
• Ratification of invoices totaling $29,466.19
• Review of fund activity report (August 5, 2023 – October 31, 2023)
• Investment consultant quarterly report as of September 30, 2023
• Update on state money and legislative matters

The Neptune Beach Police Officers' Retirement Board approved the purchase of an online member portal from Foster & Foster, with annual fees of $2,500 for salary updates or $5,000 for bi-weekly payroll updates, and a 10% discount if the Fire pension board also subscribes. The board also approved a pensioner portal from Salem Trust at no cost, excluding direct deposit changes, and authorized the plan administrator to file the House Bill 3 report. Minutes from August 11, 2023, and the consent agenda were approved, and the FPPTA membership was renewed for $750.

• Approved online member portal from Foster & Foster (3-0)
• Approved pensioner portal from Salem Trust, excluding direct deposit changes (3-0)
• Authorized plan administrator to file House Bill 3 report (3-0)
• Authorized certifying compliance with statute and filing report subject to legal approval (3-0)
• Approved minutes from August 11, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants #89 and #90 (3-0)
• Renewed FPPTA membership for $750 (3-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two ordinances: one to allow payments in lieu of off-street parking in the Central Business District (second read) and another amending land development regulations and floodplain rules (first read). They will also consider resolutions on parking fees and a statewide mutual aid agreement, a Verizon water tower lease amendment, and event approvals.

• Ordinance 2023-10 (2nd read): payment in lieu of off-street parking in Central Business District
• Ordinance 2023-11 (1st read): amendments to definitions, variances, and floodplain chapter
• Resolution 2023-14: establishing payment in lieu of parking fees
• Resolution 2023-15: adopting Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement
• Proposed 2nd amendment to Water Tower Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless

City Council adopted an ordinance and resolution establishing a payment-in-lieu fee for off-street parking in the Central Business District. The council also updated floodplain regulations and approved two community events. A consensus was reached to have JEA evaluate options for meeting state reclaimed water requirements.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-10 regarding payment in-lieu of off-street parking (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-14 setting the parking in-lieu fee at $12,500 per space (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-11 updating floodplain regulations on first read (4-0)
• Approved Pete’s Thanksgiving Day Event with indemnification requirements (4-0)
• Approved Pete’s 90th Anniversary Celebration event (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-15 approving the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (4-0)
• Approved second amendment to the water tower lease agreement with Verizon Wireless (4-0)
• Reached consensus to have JEA evaluate compliance options for Senate Bill 64

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a special meeting and workshop to discuss and decide on several items, including a first reading of an ordinance to change parking payment rules in the Central Business District, approval of contracts for sewer improvements, and agreements with police and firefighter unions. The workshop will also cover a proposed floodplain regulation update and committee reports.

• Ordinance 2023-10: first reading and public hearing to revise parking payment-in-lieu rules in the Central Business District
• Approval of return and waste sludge pumps variable frequency drive panel
• Request for inclusion in FDEP Wastewater State Revolving Fund for wastewater system improvements
• Approval of engineering services for 3rd Street redundant gravity sewer
• Agreements with Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police and Northeast Florida Public Employee's Local 630

The City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance establishing flat-rate fees for parking in the Central Business District. The council also approved several wastewater plant upgrades, engineering services, and labor contracts.

• Approved first read of Ord. No. 2023-10 regarding payment in-lieu of parking (5-0)
• Approved $28,000 installation of variable frequency drive panel by Miller Electric Company (5-0)
• Approved $35,950 for J. Collins Associates for 3rd Street gravity sewer engineering (5-0)
• Approved contract with Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police (5-0)
• Approved contract with Northeast Florida Public Employee’s Local 630 (5-0)
• Approved Res. No. 2023-12 appointing members to the Community Development Board (5-0)
• Adopted Res. No. 2023-14 authorizing State Revolving Loan application (5-0)
• Approved staff and engineers to update FDEP Wastewater State Revolving Fund request (5-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to adopt the final millage rate and budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023, along with a land development regulation amendment. A workshop session will follow, featuring a nuisance and special assessment discussion, a payment-in-lieu-of-parking discussion, and recognition of community members.

• Ordinance 2023-07: Adopting final millage rate and levying ad valorem taxes for FY 2023-24
• Ordinance 2023-08: Adopting final budget and appropriating funds for FY 2023-24
• Ordinance 2023-09: Amending Chapter 27 (Unified Land Development Regulations) on land use and accessory structures
• Resolution 2023-11: Appointing members to the Civil Service Board
• Workshop: Discussion on nuisances and special assessments, and payment in-lieu of parking

The City Council approved a final millage rate of 3.3656 and adopted the FY2023-2024 budget. The council also approved amendments to land development regulations and appointed members to the Civil Service Board.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-07 adopting a final millage rate of 3.3656 (4-1)
• Denied Ordinance No. 2023-07 adopting a final millage rate of 3.3821 (3-2)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-08 adopting the FY2023-2024 budget (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-09 amending Unified Land Development Regulations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-11 appointing members to the Civil Service Board (5-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed final millage rate and the final budget for fiscal year 2023-24, which begins October 1, 2023. The meeting also includes second readings of ordinances on beach dog rules and competitive bidding, plus a first reading on land use and accessory structures. Other items include resolutions on meeting order and a state loan application, and several infrastructure project approvals.

• Ordinance 2023-07: adopt final millage rate for FY 2023-24
• Ordinance 2023-08: adopt final budget for FY 2023-24
• Ordinance 2023-05 (2nd read): amend dog-on-beach rules to align with Atlantic Beach
• Ordinance 2023-06 (2nd read): amend competitive bidding and written contracts
• Resolution 2023-10: authorize State Revolving Fund loan application

The City Council approved a final millage rate of 3.3821 mills (a 10% increase over the rolled-back rate) and the FY2023-2024 budget, both on first read with 4-0 votes. The council also adopted ordinances on dogs on the beach, competitive bidding thresholds, and land development code revisions, and approved several public works projects and resolutions.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-07, final millage rate of 3.3821 mills (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-08, FY2023-2024 budget (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-05, dogs on the beach amendments (3-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-06, competitive bidding/written contracts amendment (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-09, land development code revisions (4-0)
• Terminated Hurricane Idalia emergency declaration (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-10, State Revolving Fund loan application (4-0)
• Approved $34,273.60 for 3rd Street gravity sewer geotechnical investigation (4-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council held an emergency meeting on August 29, 2023, and unanimously approved a Declaration of a State of Emergency for the city due to Hurricane Idalia. The motion was made by Councilor Messinger and seconded by Councilor Key, passing 5-0. The meeting adjourned immediately after the vote.

• Approved Declaration of State of Emergency for Hurricane Idalia (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider requests for legal fee reimbursements for Councilors Lauren Key and Josh Messinger. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a lead service line inventory and pump station fencing.

• Legal fee reimbursement request for Councilor Lauren Key
• Legal fee reimbursement request for Councilor Josh Messinger
• Approval of lead service line inventory by Saltus Engineering, Inc
• Approval of pump station and well fencing
• Declaration of surplus property

The Neptune Beach City Council approved a $29,800 contract with Saltus Engineering for lead service line identification, funded by a $320,800 FDEP grant. It also approved $31,907.20 for pump station and well fencing, contingent on receiving a signed contract, and approved the surplus property list. Legal fee reimbursements for Councilors Key and Messinger were approved with recusals.

• Approved Saltus Engineering lead service line identification proposal for $29,800 (5-0)
• Approved pump station and well fencing replacement for $31,907.20, conditioned on signed contract (5-0)
• Approved surplus property list including solar panels (5-0)
• Approved reimbursement of legal fees for Councilor Lauren Key (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved reimbursement of legal fees for Councilor Joshua Messinger (3-0, 2 abstentions)

Police Officers' Retirement Board

The Neptune Beach Police Officers' Retirement Board is meeting quarterly to handle routine business, including approving minutes and invoices, and to discuss the proposed FY 23-24 budget and a COLA study. Reports from the actuary, investment advisors, and attorney will cover fund performance and legislative updates.

• Approval of May 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Ratification of warrants #86, #87, #88
• FY 23-24 proposed budget discussion
• COLA study by actuary Foster & Foster
• House Bill 3 update from plan attorney

The Police Officers' Retirement Board approved the FY 2023-2024 proposed budget and an updated Investment Policy Statement, both by 5-0 votes. The board also approved the consent agenda (warrants and fund activity report) and the May 19, 2023 minutes. Meeting dates for 2024 were changed by consensus, and a trustee was assigned to discuss the COLA study with the City Finance Department.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 proposed budget (5-0)
• Approved updated Investment Policy Statement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants #86, #87, #89 and fund activity report (5-0)
• Approved May 19, 2023 quarterly meeting minutes (5-0)
• Changed 2024 meeting dates to Feb 5 and May 17 by consensus
• Agreed by consensus for trustee Leona Sheddan to meet with City Finance Department re: COLA study

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will confirm the new Chief of Police, hold public hearings on the FY 2023 budget amendment and first readings of ordinances on beach dog rules and competitive bidding, and consider awarding a contract for City Hall roof repair. They will also discuss wastewater plant improvements, land development code updates, and a resolution to seek funding from Jacksonville.

• Confirmation of new Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety
• Ordinance 2023-04: FY 2023 budget amendment (second read)
• Ordinance 2023-05: Dogs on the beach rules (first read)
• CONB 2023-02: City Hall roof repair award
• Resolution 2023-08: Pursue funding from Jacksonville

The City Council approved a development order with a condition requiring payment in lieu of parking for 19 spaces, with failure to pay resulting in revocation. The vote was 4-1, with Vice Mayor Chin dissenting. The council also held a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-04, a FY23 budget amendment, but no vote on that ordinance is recorded in the minutes.

• Approved development order with condition of payment in lieu of parking for 19 spaces (4-1)
• Held second read and public hearing on FY23 budget amendment (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to be advised of the proposed millage rate for the upcoming year. CFO Jaime Hernandez proposed an increase from 0.3656 to 4.038, which represents a .67 cent increase per thousand dollars. This meeting was for certification purposes and did not set the final millage rate.

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding an emergency meeting to consider approving an emergency repair of the disk filter from Nuove Energie. The agenda contains only this single action item, along with procedural items.

• Emergency repair of disk filter from Nuove Energie

The Neptune Beach City Council held an emergency meeting to address a machinery issue involving the disk filter used in water treatment. The council unanimously approved the emergency repair and equipment purchase in the amount of $55,675.00 to prevent exceeding bacteriological test limits and annual permit thresholds.

• Approved emergency repair and purchase of the disk filter in the amount of $55,675.00 (3-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution appointing members to the Community Development Board and to consider approval of the Well 1 replacement and pump. A workshop session will follow, featuring departmental score cards, committee reports, a proposed ordinance on competitive bidding, and an update on the Senior Center project.

• Resolution No. 2023-08 appointing members to Community Development Board
• Consideration of Well 1 replacement and pump
• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-377 on competitive bidding and written contracts
• Senior Center project update
• Presentation of Neptune Trident Award to Patsy Bishop

The Neptune Beach City Council held a special meeting on July 17, 2023, where it approved replacing and installing the Well #1 pump. The council also deferred Community Development Board appointments.

• Approved $54,856 for Well #1 pump replacement and installation to Complete Services Well Drilling, Inc. (5-0)
• Deferred Community Development Board appointments

Police Officers' Retirement Board

The Neptune Beach Police Officers' Retirement Board is meeting for a workshop focused on cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for the pension system. The agenda includes public comments and the COLA discussion, with no formal votes or decisions listed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2023.

• COLA workshop for the Police Officers' Retirement System
• Public comments period
• Next meeting set for August 11, 2023

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a special meeting to consider an amendment to its municipal solid waste services contract with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. The amendment extends the contract term to November 30, 2029, resolves a fee dispute, and updates rates and service terms. The council will vote on this amendment after public comment.

• Contract extension to November 30, 2029, with option for three-year renewals
• City to pay Waste Pro $169,310.13 to settle fuel recovery and franchise fee dispute
• Residential solid waste rate set at $29.34 per month
• Annual rate increases capped at 6% with carryover of excess CPI increases
• Franchise fee eliminated; city to pay any tipping fee increases

The Neptune Beach City Council approved an amendment to the Waste Pro contract, including the franchise fee and an adjusted rate, at a special meeting on June 28, 2023. The amendment extends the contract to November 30, 2023, waives about $170,000 in fuel recovery and franchise fees, and caps annual rate increases at 6%. The vote was 4-0, with Councilor Messinger absent.

• Approved Waste Pro contract amendment including franchise fee and adjusted rate (4-0)
• Extended Waste Pro contract to November 30, 2023
• Waste Pro to forgive approximately $170,000 in fuel recovery and franchise fees
• Annual rate increases capped at 6%, with CPI overage banked for future years
• Waste Pro to pressure wash and deodorize trash compactor in Beaches Town Center

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to consider appointing a city manager, approving a contract with The Southern Group, and amending the FY 2023 operating budget. They will also consider several infrastructure contracts, including water well projects, a pipe rehabilitation project, and emergency dive services. A workshop follows to discuss departmental scorecards, committee reports, a proposed ordinance on dogs on the beach, and the FDOT SR A1A/Third Street Complete Streets concept.

• Appointment of City Manager position
• Contract agreement with The Southern Group
• Ordinance No. 2023-04: FY 2023 budget amendment
• Task Order #2 with University of Florida
• CIPP project on 3rd Street near Myrtle Street and Bal Harbor Subdivision

The minutes consist solely of a voting conflict disclosure form filed by Council Member Lauren Key. She abstained from a vote because her husband, Michael Key, is the interim Chief of Police and the measure would create a permanent opening in that position. No other decisions or actions are recorded.

• Council Member Lauren Key abstained from voting due to a conflict of interest (husband is interim Police Chief)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold second readings and public hearings on two ordinances: one regulating tree trimming waste and another prohibiting smoking and vaping in public parks and beaches. The council will also discuss the Waste Pro contract, receive a project update on the City Hall roof replacement, and consider several purchases and approvals, including an emergency vehicle replacement and a stormwater model.

• Ordinance 2023-02: second reading on tree trimming waste regulation
• Ordinance 2023-03: second reading on smoking/vaping ban in parks and beaches
• Waste Pro contract discussion
• Emergency purchase of ocean rescue vehicle replacement
• RFP for wellfield investigative and rehabilitation work

The Neptune Beach City Council met on June 5, 2023, and issued a proclamation declaring the first Friday of June as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. The council also received presentations about the Beaches Town Center Agency and a sidewalk pressure washing project, but took no formal votes or substantive decisions.

• Proclaimed first Friday of June as National Gun Violence Awareness Day
• Heard presentation on Beaches Town Center Agency activities
• Heard update on Beaches Town Center sidewalk pressure washing project

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council convened a special meeting to receive an audit presentation from Purvis Gray and allow public comments. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda.

The City Council held a special meeting to receive the FY2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report from auditor Purvis Gray. The audit noted an unresolved clearing fund issue with negative cash and liability balances of approximately $226,000 each, for which management could not provide documentation, resulting in a qualified opinion on those amounts. Other funds received a clean opinion. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Received FY2021 audit presentation from Purvis Gray (no vote)
• Noted unresolved clearing fund issue with negative balances of ~$226,000 each
• Heard recommendation to review sanitation fund costs and rates
• Heard public comment on code enforcement and financial management

Transportation and Public Safety Committee

The Transportation and Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss stormwater strategic planning, the FDOT SR A1A/Third St Complete Streets concept, and infrastructure funding. Presentations will be given by Public Works staff and consultants. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion and information.

• Stormwater strategic planning presentation by Jones Edmunds
• FDOT SR A1A/Third St Complete Streets concept by Deputy Public Works Director
• Infrastructure funding presentation by The Southern Group

Police Officers' Retirement Board

The Neptune Beach Police Officers' Retirement Board is meeting quarterly to handle routine business, including approving minutes and invoices, and receiving reports from the actuary, investment consultant, and attorney. They will also discuss a COLA study and consider council-appointed trustee seats.

• Ratification of Warrant #85
• Fund activity report for Feb 4 – May 12, 2023
• October 1, 2022 Actuarial Valuation Report
• Quarterly investment report as of March 31, 2023
• Discussion of SECURE Act 2.0 and legal updates

The Neptune Beach Police Officers' Retirement Board approved the October 1, 2022 actuarial valuation report and set the plan's assumed rate of return at 7.50% for the next year and long-term. The board also approved a consent agenda including a warrant and quarterly fund activity report, elected officers, and authorized a fee agreement with Kessler Topaz for securities litigation monitoring. A COLA study was discussed but not formally approved.

• Approved February 10, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Warrant #85 and quarterly fund activity report (4-0)
• Approved Dustin Kamppi as Chair (4-0)
• Approved Joe Dzamko as Vice-Chair (4-0)
• Approved Leona Sheddan as Secretary (4-0)
• Approved October 1, 2022 actuarial valuation report (4-0)
• Set plan return declaration at 7.50% (4-0)
• Authorized Kessler Topaz fee agreement (4-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and decisions. They will consider a special exception for a church to build a permanent stage, first readings of ordinances on tree-trimming waste and smoking/vaping bans in parks and beaches, and a land development code update. The council will also discuss and potentially approve multiple contracts and projects, including water tower renovation, wastewater improvements, and engineering services.

• Special exception SE23-01 for First Christian Church of the Beaches to build a permanent stage at 2125 First Street
• Ordinance 2023-02: governing waste from tree trimming and removal
• Ordinance 2023-03: prohibiting smoking and vaping in public parks and beaches
• Ordinance 2023-04: revising land development regulations (Articles IV and V)
• Consideration of contracts with Hazen and Sawyer and Saltus Engineering, Inc.

The Council awarded the low bid contract for the Senior Center completion, adding up to $35,000 for a fire suppression system, and scheduled a future workshop on making the center independent. It also approved a special exception for a permanent outdoor stage at First Christian Church of the Beaches, with a condition for sound distribution. Several ordinances and contracts were approved, including a smoking ban in parks and beaches.

• Awarded Senior Center completion contract with $35,000 fire suppression (4-1)
• Approved special exception for church outdoor stage with sound condition (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-02 on tree trimming waste (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-03 banning smoking/vaping in parks and beaches (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-04 updating Land Development Regulations (5-0)
• Approved $22,000 CFO placement fee to Ascendo (5-0)
• Approved $157,670 water tower renovation purchase order (5-0)
• Approved $179,094 grit removal system replacement (5-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to approve Jamie Hernandez as Chief Financial Officer, request Atlantic Beach allow a fire-suppression water connection, oppose state bills on municipal utilities, and authorize a maintenance agreement with FDOT for Atlantic Boulevard. A workshop follows with departmental scorecards, committee reports, and proposed ordinances on tree waste, smoking in parks, and land development code updates.

• Approval of Jamie Hernandez as Chief Financial Officer
• Resolution 2023-04 requesting Atlantic Beach permit fire-suppression connection
• Resolution 2023-05 opposing House Bill 1331 and Senate Bill 1380 on municipal utilities
• Resolution 2023-06 authorizing Atlantic Boulevard maintenance agreement with FDOT
• Proposed ordinances: tree trimming waste, smoking in parks/beaches, land development code updates

The Neptune Beach City Council unanimously confirmed Jaime Hernandez as Chief Financial Officer and approved three resolutions: requesting Atlantic Beach permit a fire suppression connection, opposing state bills HB 1331 and SB 1380 on municipal utilities, and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the Atlantic Boulevard maintenance agreement with FDOT. The council also moved a proposed ordinance on tree trimming waste to first read and discussed several other items in a workshop, including smoking regulations and LDC revisions.

• Confirmed Jaime Hernandez as CFO (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-04 requesting Atlantic Beach fire suppression connection (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-05 opposing HB 1331 and SB 1380 on municipal utilities (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-06 authorizing Interim City Manager to execute FDOT Atlantic Boulevard maintenance agreement (5-0)
• Moved proposed ordinance creating Sec. 14-12 on tree trimming waste to first read on May 14 (5-0)
• Consensus to move LDC revisions on duplexes, landscape buffer, and recreational/commercial vehicles to first read on May 1

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from prior sessions, hear public comments, and conduct routine communications. The body will vote on a zoning ordinance amendment and consider awarding a contract for senior center exterior work. A consent order for the wastewater treatment facility and a discussion on waste collection services are also on the agenda.

• Vote on Ordinance 2023-01 to amend building area requirements in R-1, R-2, and R-3 zoning districts
• Consider awarding CONB 2023-01 for Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center Porch and Exterior Finishes
• Second public hearing on First Amendment to Development Agreement with Neptune Beach, FL Realty LLC
• Approval of Signature for Consent Order - Neptune Beach WWTF (OGC File No. 22-2304)
• Discussion of Waste Pro contract

The City Council adopted an ordinance removing building area requirements for specific residential zoning districts. The council also approved a development agreement amendment for 572 Atlantic Boulevard and a one-year contract extension for Waste Pro. A decision on the Senior Activity Center porch was deferred for further financial review.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-01 removing 3,500 and 3,000 floor area ratio maximums in R-1, R-2, and R-3 districts (5-0)
• Approved first amendment to development agreement with Neptune Beach, FL Realty LLC for 572 Atlantic Boulevard (5-0)
• Deferred Senior Activity Center porch and exterior finishes project for 30 days for financial accounting (5-0)
• Approved Interim City Manager to sign FDEP Consent Order OGC File No. 22-2304 regarding wastewater overflows (5-0)
• Approved notification to Waste Pro for a one-year contract extension based on existing terms (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 6, March 20, and March 23, 2023 meetings (5-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing and potentially vote on a first amendment to a development agreement with Neptune Beach, FL Realty LLC. The original agreement was entered into on March 1, 2021.

• First Amendment to Development Agreement with Neptune Beach, FL Realty LLC (original agreement dated March 1, 2021)

The City Council approved the first reading of a development agreement amendment to connect a fire suppression water pipe from Atlantic Beach and remove an existing tank. Council also modified a stop work order to allow the tank to be filled halfway under specific financial and removal conditions.

• Moved Development Agreement Amendment for 572 Atlantic Boulevard to a second read (4-0)
• Approved modifying stop work order to permit tank to be filled halfway (4-0)

City Council

This is a workshop meeting of the Neptune Beach City Council. The council will consider approving the hiring of a Public Works Director and discuss the ongoing job search for a City Manager and Chief Financial Officer. The agenda also includes presentations, committee reports, and public comments. No ordinances or contracts are proposed.

• Consideration of approval of hiring Public Works Director
• Discussion of City Manager and Chief Financial Officer job search
• Recognition of Police Department Employee of the Year Denine Zagari
• Water Conservation Month Proclamation by Douglas Conkey
• Committee reports from Charter Review, Finance, Land Use and Parks, and Transportation and Infrastructure Planning

The City Council approved a motion to allow the City Manager to proceed with hiring Deryle Calhoun as Public Works Director, with a 4-0 vote (one absent). The workshop also included presentations of awards and a proclamation, and discussion of the City Manager and CFO search, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved motion to allow City Manager to proceed with hiring Deryle Calhoun as Public Works Director (4-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a first reading and public hearing on an ordinance to remove the 3,500 and 3,000 floor area ratio maximums in R-1, R-2, and R-3 residential zones. The council will also discuss a development agreement amendment, consider bids for City Hall roof repair and police department A/C overhaul, and approve a signature authority for a wastewater consent order.

• Ordinance 2023-01: removes 3,500 and 3,000 floor area ratio maximums in R-1, R-2, R-3 zones
• Discussion of First Amendment to Development Agreement with Neptune Beach, FL Realty LLC
• Bid No. 2023-02: City Hall Roof Repair
• Authority of Signature for Amended Consent Order OGC-Neptune Beach WWTF, OGC No. 20-0773
• Police Department A/C System Overhaul

The Neptune Beach City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2023-01 to remove floor area ratio maximums in R-1, R-2, and R-3 zoning districts. They also authorized the interim city manager to hire an interim CFO, approved the City Hall roof repair bid, authorized signing an amended FDEP consent order, and approved a police department A/C system purchase. The development agreement amendment for the Publix site was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-01 removing FAR maximums (5-0)
• Authorized interim city manager to hire interim CFO (5-0)
• Approved City Hall roof repair bid CONB 2023-02 (5-0)
• Authorized interim city manager to sign amended FDEP consent order (5-0)
• Approved police department A/C system purchase up to $18,000 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from five prior meetings (5-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a special meeting and workshop. They will consider a supplemental agreement with Marquis Latimer + Halback, Inc. for the Senior Activity Center exterior and landscaping design, and discuss the next steps for the center. The workshop includes committee reports and discussions on the DIG Local Network-Beaches Green Market and Land Development Code revisions.

• Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Marquis Latimer + Halback, Inc. for Senior Activity Center exterior and landscaping design
• Discussion of next steps for Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center
• Swearing-in ceremony for Officer Tyler W. Deel
• Irish American Heritage Month proclamation
• Land Development Code Revision Recommendations

The City Council approved a modified Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Marquis Latimer + Halback for the Senior Activity Center exterior and landscaping design, keeping the contract hourly but capping additional costs at $3,500. The vote was 3-1, with Councilor Key dissenting. The council also discussed exploring alternatives for the Senior Center, including selling trailers and using Neptune House, but took no formal action. A workshop covered the Dig Local Network's proposal to reopen the Beaches Green Market and potential Land Development Code revisions, with no decisions made.

• Approved modified Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Marquis Latimer + Halback, remaining hourly with $3,500 cap (3-1)
• Discussed exploring Senior Center alternatives (selling trailers, using Neptune House) — no action taken
• Discussed Dig Local Network's Beaches Green Market proposal — no action taken
• Discussed LDC revisions (FAR, garage location) — no action taken
• Discussed rezoning South St. and Bowles St. from R-2 to R-3 — no action taken

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the interim city manager position. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda, and the meeting includes standard procedural items like roll call and public comments.

The Neptune Beach City Council held a special meeting solely to appoint an interim city manager. By a 4-0 vote, Police Chief Richard Pike was appointed to the role, following a similar pattern used in the past. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Appointed Police Chief Richard Pike as Interim City Manager (4-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items. They will conduct a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance that amends the city's agenda rules. The council will also consider resolutions to revoke a prior resolution, appoint members to boards, and approve an interlocal agreement with Jacksonville for 9-1-1 user fees. Additionally, they will discuss hiring senior advisors to assist in the city manager search.

• Ordinance 2022-09 (second read) amending Section 2-28 (Agenda)
• Resolution 2023-01 revoking Resolution 2017-01
• Resolution 2023-02 appointing Community Development Board members
• Resolution 2023-03 appointing a fifth member to Police Officers' Retirement Fund Board
• Interlocal agreement with Jacksonville for 9-1-1 user fees

The Council voted 5-0 to modify the stop work order at 572 Atlantic Boulevard, allowing four specific tasks (e.g., connecting fire supply lines, installing bypass lines, completing fire pump house) while prohibiting filling or operating the tank. The approval is a compromise of a disputed claim and does not waive City rights. The Council also adopted several resolutions, including repealing Resolution 2017-01 to place the City Clerk under Council authority.

• Re-elected Kerry Chin as Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 3, Jan 17 special, and Jan 17 workshop meetings (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-09 amending Code Section 2-28 (agenda) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-01 repealing Resolution 2017-01, placing City Clerk under Council authority (5-0)
• Modified stop work order at 572 Atlantic Blvd to allow four tasks, tank not to be filled (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-02 appointing CDB members (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-03 reappointing Leona Sheddan to Police Officers' Retirement Board (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Jacksonville for 911 user fees (5-0)

Community Development Board

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Neptune Beach Plaza water tank and matters related to the city manager search and staffing. Public comments will be heard. No formal votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Neptune Beach Plaza water tank
• City manager search and staffing matters
• Public comments

The City Council discussed a water pressure deficiency at the Neptune Beach Plaza that led to the installation of a fire pump and water storage tank. Mayor Brown ruled that the current stop work order on the tank will remain in place and requested the property owner return with a plan.

• Maintained stop work order on the Neptune Beach Plaza water tank

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to consider the city manager’s employment and then convene a workshop to review departmental scorecards and committee reports. The workshop will include a discussion on revoking a 2017 resolution and a proposal to approve a fee waiver for variance requests related to Floor Area Ratio (FAR).

• Revocation of Resolution No. 2017-01 via Resolution No. 2023-01
• Discussion to approve fee waiver for FAR variance requests

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City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is meeting to consider two new business items: a supplemental agreement with Dewberry Hydro for MS4 compliance and annual reporting services, and a Tyler Technologies ERP implementation change order and restart proposal. The agenda also includes a proclamation recognizing Joseph M. Mitrick, approval of minutes from prior meetings, and routine reports from city officials. No ordinances, variances, or development orders are on the agenda.

• Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Dewberry Hydro for MS4 Compliance and Annual Reporting Services
• Tyler Technologies ERP Implementation Change Order and Restart Proposal
• Proclamation Recognizing Joseph M. Mitrick
• Approval of minutes from November 29 and December 5, 2022 meetings

The Neptune Beach City Council approved Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Dewberry Hydro for MS4 compliance and annual reporting services, not to exceed $20,000, to assist with the city's storm sewer permit due to FDEP by March 31. The council also approved the Tyler Technologies ERP implementation change order and restart proposal, which includes 133 service hours and a $5,000 fixed fee for project management. Both motions passed unanimously (3-0) with two councilors absent. The meeting also included a proclamation honoring Joseph M. Mitirick's retirement and public comments about a water tank installed at the Neptune Plaza for Publix's new store.

• Approved Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Dewberry Hydro for MS4 compliance, not to exceed $20,000 (3-0)
• Approved Tyler Technologies ERP implementation change order and restart proposal (3-0)
• Approved minutes from Nov 29, 2022 special and workshop meetings and Dec 5, 2022 regular meeting (3-0)