Neptune Beach public meetings in 2024

City Council

This is a special meeting solely for administering oaths of office to newly elected council members and the mayor, followed by brief comments and adjournment. No other business is scheduled.

• Oath of office for Council Member Tim Horvath, Seat 2
• Oath of office for Council Member Brent Rogers, Seat 3
• Oath of office for Mayor Corrine Bylund, Seat 1

The December 3, 2024 special council meeting was held solely for the swearing-in of newly elected officials. Mayor Cori Bylund, Councilor Tim Horvath, and Councilor Brent Rogers took their oaths of office, and the new City Council was seated. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of remarks from outgoing and incoming council members.

• Administered Oath of Office to Councilor Tim Horvath
• Administered Oath of Office to Councilor Brent Rogers
• Administered Oath of Office to Mayor Cori Bylund
• Seated the new City Council

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with mostly routine items, including approval of minutes and a city manager report. The only substantive new business is consideration of awarding a contract for mechanical and electrical construction at Well 5.

• Consideration of Well 5 Mechanical and Electrical Construction Award

The City Council approved a $514,961 contract to Gruhn-May for mechanical and electrical construction of Well #5, with Limbaugh Electrical as subcontractor. The item was budgeted under the FY25 Improvements-Not Buildings fund. The meeting also included recognition of outgoing officials and employees, and a report on the Jarboe Park Phase I dedication.

• Approved $514,961 contract to Gruhn-May for Well #5 mechanical/electrical work (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 4, Nov 18 special, and Nov 18 workshop meetings (5-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2024-09, an emergency measure to prohibit development and building permits on properties with certain hazardous conditions. Following the special meeting, a workshop will include public comments, project updates on Myra, Margaret, and South Streets drainage and 3rd Street road repairs, and council discussion.

• Ordinance 2024-09: second reading and public hearing on emergency ban for hazardous property permits
• Myra, Margaret, and South Streets Drainage project updates
• 3rd Street Road Repair project updates

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 2024-09 to protect public health, safety, and welfare by eliminating hazardous conditions and amending the definition of nuisance. A subsequent workshop included discussions on a school track fundraiser and a $1.5 million drainage project.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-09 regarding hazardous conditions and building permit prohibitions (5-0)

Police Officers' Retirement Board

The Neptune Beach Police Officers' Retirement System Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting, primarily reviewing the investment consultant's quarterly report and a legislative update from the plan attorney. The board will also approve minutes, ratify invoices, and discuss trustee appointments and educational opportunities.

• Ratification of warrants #95
• Fund activity report for August 3 to November 8, 2024
• Quarterly investment report as of September 30, 2024
• 2024 Florida Legislature Update
• Council Appointed Trustee Seat Update

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will hold a workshop on code enforcement policy, procedures, and priorities, and discuss potential changes to rules on parking/storage of major recreational equipment and nonconforming lots, structures, uses, and signs. The meeting also includes approval of the October 9, 2024 minutes and subcommittee reports.

• Code Enforcement Policy, Procedures, and Priorities Workshop
• Discussion of Sec. 27-335: Parking, Storage or Use of Major Recreational Equipment
• Discussion of Article XVIII: Nonconforming Lots, Structures, Uses and Signs
• Approval of October 9, 2024 minutes

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting includes a public hearing on an emergency ordinance addressing hazardous property conditions, a vote on a replat application for 500 Seagate Ave., and consideration of a Thanksgiving event and a water supply contract.

• Replat application (DP24-06) for 500 Seagate Ave. in R-3 zoning district
• Emergency Ordinance No. 2024-08 and Ordinance No. 2024-09 on prohibiting development permits on hazardous properties
• Approval of Pete's Thanksgiving Day Event - November 28, 2024
• Consideration of ITB No. 2025-01 for Public Supply Well 5 contract
• Presentation of Neptune Trident Award to Beaches Go Green

The City Council unanimously adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 2024-08, which prohibits development permits on properties with hazardous conditions and expands the nuisance definition to include impeding emergency vehicle access, specifically addressing bollards blocking parking lot ingress/egress at Regency Center. The council also approved a replat for 500 Seagate Ave, awarded a $368,000 well-drilling contract, and approved Pete's Thanksgiving Day Event. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 2024-08 (5-0)
• Approved DP24-06 replat for 500 Seagate Ave (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-09 at first read (5-0)
• Approved Pete's Thanksgiving Day Event (5-0)
• Awarded ITB No. 2025-01 CONB Well #5 construction to Partridge Well Drilling for $368,000 (5-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to consider ending the emergency declaration for Hurricane Milton and to vote on a contract for cleaning and televising sanitary sewer pipes in the Oceanwood Subdivision and parts of the Fletcher Pump Station Collection Basin. The workshop following the special meeting will include a city project update but no ordinances or contracts are proposed.

• Termination of Hurricane Milton emergency declaration
• Approval of sewer pipe cleaning and televising contract for Oceanwood Subdivision and Fletcher Pump Station Collection Basin
• City Project Update by City Manager Richard Pike

The Neptune Beach City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved a $24,919.35 contract with Atlantic Pipe Services for cleaning and televising sanitary sewer pipes in the Oceanwood subdivision and Fletcher pump station basin, with authorization for change orders up to 10%. They also unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing Florida City Government Week and terminated the declaration of emergency due to Hurricane Milton. The workshop meeting that followed included discussions about the Senior Center closure and voter information for the upcoming election, but no formal decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-09 recognizing Florida City Government Week (5-0)
• Terminated declaration of emergency due to Hurricane Milton (5-0)
• Awarded $24,919.35 sewer pipe cleaning contract to Atlantic Pipe Services with 10% change order authorization (5-0)

Community Development Board

The Neptune Beach Community Development Board will hold special meetings of the Historic Preservation and Code Committees, approve prior meeting minutes, and review a replat application (DP24-06) for 500 Seagate Ave. The board will also discuss Article XVIII on nonconforming lots, structures, uses, and signs. The agenda is largely procedural, with the replat and code discussion being the substantive items.

• DP24-06: Replat application by John Atkins of Atkins Builders for 500 Seagate Ave (R-3 zoning)
• Discussion of Article XVIII - Nonconforming Lots, Structures, Uses and Signs
• Approval of May 8, 2024 and September 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Special meetings of the Historic Preservation and Code Committees

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will consider a parking variance and a development plan modification for Pierre's LLC at 117 First Street and 110/120 Lemon Street, reducing required parking from 19 to 15 spaces for a 152-seat bar and cutting new outdoor deck seating from 117 to 82 seats. The council will also vote on a right-of-way purchase along Marsh Point Road and Florida Boulevard, a speed hump on Summer Sands, and several resolutions and agreements.

• V24-03: Parking variance for Pierre's LLC, 117 First Street & 110/120 Lemon Street, reduce required spaces from 19 to 15 for a 152-seat bar
• DP24-05: Development plan modification for Pierre's LLC, reduce new deck seating from 117 to 82 seats
• Contract with Marshpoint Properties Two, LLC for purchase of city right-of-way along Marsh Point Road and Florida Boulevard
• Resolution 2024-08: Appointing member to Police Officers' Retirement Board
• MOU with JEA for water and wastewater laboratory services; change order for Senior Center roof repair

The Neptune Beach City Council voted 5-0 to approve a development order with conditions, including mitigating a 12-parking-space deficiency via payment-in-lieu. They also denied a variance (V24-03) for Pete's Bar, terminated the Hurricane Helene emergency declaration, declared a state of emergency for Hurricane Milton, approved a JEA water/wastewater lab services MOU, and discussed Senior Center roof repairs.

• Denied variance V24-03 (5-0)
• Approved development order with conditions including payment-in-lieu for parking (5-0)
• Terminated Hurricane Helene emergency declaration (5-0)
• Declared state of emergency for Hurricane Milton (5-0)
• Approved MOU with JEA for water/wastewater lab services (5-0)

City Council

This is an emergency City Council meeting with only three agenda items: call to order, declaration of a state of emergency, and adjournment. No other business is listed, so the sole substantive action is the emergency declaration.

• Declaration of state of emergency

The Neptune Beach City Council held an emergency meeting on September 25, 2024, and unanimously approved a Declaration of a State of Emergency due to the impending Hurricane Helene. The declaration enables the city to track storm-related costs and seek FEMA reimbursement. City offices were announced closed for the following day.

• Approved Declaration of State of Emergency for Hurricane Helene (3-0, two absent)
• Announced city offices closed Thursday, September 26, 2024

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on three ordinances: the final millage rate for 2024-2025 taxes, the final annual budget, and updates to traffic street schedules. A workshop follows with proclamations, committee reports, and public comments.

• Final millage rate ordinance (2024-05) for FY 2024-2025
• Final budget ordinance (2024-06) for FY 2024-2025
• Amendment to traffic street schedules ordinance (2024-07)
• Water and sewer as-builts change order
• Supplemental agreement with Dewberry Engineers for MS4 compliance reporting

The City Council held a special meeting and workshop on September 16, 2024. During the special meeting, the council voted to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-05 for a final millage rate of 3.3656 and Ordinance No. 2024-06 for the FY2024-2025 budget. They also approved an amendment and adopted Ordinance No. 2024-07 regarding parking fines, along with a consent agenda containing water and sewer items, engineering services, and legal support. During the workshop, the council received presentations, public comments, and a public works update.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-05 adopting final millage rate of 3.3656 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-06 adopting FY2024-2025 budget (4-0)
• Approved amendment and adopted Ordinance No. 2024-07 regarding parking fines (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including water and sewer as-builts change order, Dewberry Engineers supplemental agreement, and attorney engagement for CUP support (4-0)

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will hold special meetings of its Historic Preservation and Code committees, then consider two applications from Pierre's LLC for properties at 117 First Street and 120 & 110 Lemon Street. The board will vote on a variance to reduce required parking from 19 to 15 spaces for a 152-seat bar, and a development plan modification to lower outdoor deck seating from 117 to 82 seats. The agenda also includes approval of May 8, 2024 minutes and open discussion.

• V24-03: Variance to reduce off-street parking from 19 to 15 spaces for a 152-seat bar (Pierre's LLC, 117 First St, 120 & 110 Lemon St)
• DP24-05: Modify DP23-01 to reduce deck seating from 117 to 82 seats (Pierre's LLC, same properties)
• Special meetings of Historic Preservation Committee and Code Committee (discussion only)
• Approval of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Free validated parking for attendees with code DD14

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the final millage rate and budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024. They will also consider ordinances on police pension contributions and traffic schedules, approve the city attorney contract, and vote on resolutions opposing development of Anastasia State Park and appointing community development board members.

• Ordinance 2024-05: adopt final millage rate and levy ad valorem taxes for FY 2024-25
• Ordinance 2024-06: adopt final budget and appropriate funds for FY 2024-25
• Ordinance 2024-04 (second read): increase police officer retirement member contribution rate and provide benefit increases
• Resolution 2024-04: opposing development of Anastasia State Park
• Approval of City Attorney Contract

The City Council held a special meeting and a regular meeting to approve the first reading of the FY2024-2025 budget and a millage rate of 3.3656. The Council also adopted updates to the police pension system and approved a contract for new City Attorney services.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-05 adopting a millage rate of 3.3656 at first read (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-06 adopting the FY2024-2025 budget at first read (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-04 increasing police pension member contributions and benefits on second read (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-07 regarding parking fine flexibility at first read (3-0)
• Approved City Attorney agreement with Paul Waters for $10,500 per month (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-04 opposing development in Anastasia State Park (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-05 reappointing William Hilton, Charles Miller, and Jonathan Raiti to the Community Development Board (3-0)
• Approved nine sets of meeting minutes from June through August 2024 (3-0)

City Council

This special meeting includes the selection of a new city attorney and a presentation and discussion of the proposed FY2024-2025 budget. Public comments will be heard. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Selection of new city attorney
• Presentation and discussion of FY2024-2025 proposed budget
• Public comments

The City Council voted unanimously to select the Vose Law Firm as the new City Attorney, with Councilors Livingston and Messinger voting for the other finalist, Ian Brown. The meeting also included detailed presentations on the FY24-25 budget from department heads, but no formal budget vote was taken.

• Approved Vose Law Firm as new City Attorney (5-0)
• Heard FY24-25 budget presentations from all departments (no vote)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a special meeting and workshop. They will hear presentations from city attorney applicants, consider a development plan for a bed and breakfast at 108 Orange St, and vote on an ordinance to change police pension contributions and benefits. They will also consider contracts for auditing services, sewer pipe cleaning, and fence replacements at wastewater pump stations.

• Development Plan P24-04 for a bed and breakfast at 108 Orange St (CBD zoning)
• Ordinance 2024-04: police pension member contribution increase and benefit adjustments
• Extension of Purvis Gray auditing services contract
• Approval of cleaning and televising sanitary sewer lateral and main pipes
• Approval of fence replacements at wastewater pump stations

The City Council denied a preliminary development plan (DP24-04) for a three-story bed and breakfast at 108 Orange Street, voting 5-0. The denial followed a public hearing with opposition from neighbors and discussion about the project's scale and character. The Council also approved a pension ordinance on first read, extended the Purvis Gray audit contract, and awarded contracts for sewer work and fence replacement.

• Denied development plan DP24-04 for a bed and breakfast at 108 Orange St. (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-04 on first read, increasing police pension contributions with city credit use (4-0, Key abstained)
• Extended Purvis Gray audit contract with performance obligation and future RFP (5-0)
• Awarded $48,050 to BLD Services for sewer lateral cleaning/televising (5-0)
• Awarded $48,084.10 to Insituform Technologies for sewer main cleaning/televising (5-0)
• Awarded $30,453.01 to Armstrong Fence Company for pump station fence replacement (5-0)

Police Officers' Retirement Board

The Police Officers’ Retirement Board will hold its quarterly meeting to approve minutes, ratify invoices, and review investment and legal reports. The board will also discuss the 2024-2025 proposed budget, proposed meeting dates, and updates on Trustee terms and SB534 posting requirements.

• Ratification of warrants #93 and #94
• Quarterly reports from Dana Investment Advisors and Mariner Institutional as of June 30, 2024
• 2024-2025 proposed budget discussion
• Update on SB534 posting requirements

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a first reading and public hearing on an ordinance to amend the police officers' retirement system, including increasing member contributions and providing benefit increases. The council will also consider a development plan application for a bed and breakfast at 108 Orange St. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and a police officer swearing-in ceremony.

• Ordinance 2024-04: first reading and public hearing on police retirement system changes, including member contribution rate increase and benefit adjustments
• Development Plan P24-04 for a bed and breakfast at 108 Orange St (RE# 172769-0000) in the CBD Zoning District
• Approval of minutes from five prior meetings (June 3, June 17, June 24, July 15 special, July 15 workshop)
• Police officers swearing-in ceremony

City Council

This is a special meeting with only one substantive item: setting the tentative millage rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, adjourn).

• Setting tentative millage rate for FY2024-2025

The City Council held a special meeting to set the tentative proposed millage rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The rate remains unchanged from previous years. This action is part of the budget process required by the property appraiser.

• Approved keeping the millage rate at 3.3656 (3-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a special meeting and workshop. They will consider approving milling and paving of portions of Kings Road and Myrtle, Lemon, Magnolia, and Bay Streets, and replacing the water tower property fencing. A development plan for a bed and breakfast at 108 Orange Street has been deferred at the applicant's request. The workshop includes discussions on a police pension COLA and a City Attorney RFP.

• Development Plan P24-04 for bed and breakfast at 108 Orange Street (deferred)
• Milling and paving of portions of Kings Road and Myrtle, Lemon, Magnolia, and Bay Streets
• Water tower property fencing replacement
• Police Officers' Retirement System proposed COLA discussion
• City Attorney RFP discussion

At a July 15, 2024 special meeting, the Neptune Beach City Council unanimously approved two contracts: paving of Kings Road and Myrtle, Lemon, Magnolia, and Bay Streets to Kudzu Trucking for $150,955.47, and water tower property fencing replacement to Armstrong Fence Company for $30,835.20. A separate item on 108 Orange Street milling and paving was deferred. A workshop held later that evening included presentations on a proposed police retiree COLA and the City Attorney position, but no decisions were recorded.

• Awarded paving of Kings Road and Myrtle, Lemon, Magnolia, and Bay Streets to Kudzu Trucking for $150,955.47 (4-0)
• Awarded water tower property fencing replacement to Armstrong Fence Company for $30,835.20 (4-0)
• Item P24-04 (108 Orange Street milling and paving) deferred
• No decisions recorded at the workshop; COLA for police retirees and City Attorney position were discussed only

Community Development Board

The Neptune Beach Community Development Board is holding two special subcommittee meetings on July 10, 2024: a Historic Preservation Committee meeting at 5:00 PM and a Code Committee meeting at 5:30 PM, both at 116 First Street. Each agenda includes call to order, board discussion, staff observations, public comment, and adjournment, with no specific items listed. The agenda is largely procedural, with no concrete decisions or proposals detailed.

• Historic Preservation Subcommittee meeting at 5:00 PM
• Code Subcommittee meeting at 5:30 PM
• Both meetings at 116 First Street, Neptune Beach, FL
• Public comment periods included in both agendas
• Free parking validation available with code DD14

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council holds a special meeting to receive an audit presentation by Purvis Gray. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural with a call to order, presentation, and adjournment.

The City Council received a presentation on the FY2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report from Purvis Gray auditors. The auditors issued a Disclaimer of Opinion because $500,000 remained unidentified after all revenues were deposited into a single miscellaneous general fund account during that period, though auditors found no fraud and noted the city was financially healthy overall.

• Received FY2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report presentation

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council holds a workshop meeting to receive committee reports and a presentation from the Historic Preservation and Code Review Subcommittee. No ordinances or contracts are proposed for action at this meeting.

• Dr. Wayne W. Wood honored for historic preservation contributions
• Historic Preservation and Code Review Subcommittee presentation scheduled

The City Council held a workshop on June 17, 2024, to discuss historic preservation in Neptune Beach. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was informational, featuring a presentation by Dr. Wayne Wood and public comments. Council members discussed a proposed variance process for historic properties, including whether to require a supermajority vote and whether non-CDB members could serve on the historic preservation subcommittee, but no action was taken.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during workshop
• Discussed historic preservation variance process
• Considered keeping variance approvals with CDB and subcommittee
• Debated supermajority vote requirement
• Explored allowing non-CDB members on subcommittee

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will meet to discuss routine procedural items, recognize a 25-year employee, and hear public comments. The council will also consider approving milling and paving for three streets, purchasing a water trailer, and engineering support for roof repairs. Three development-related items are on the agenda, including a deferred bed and breakfast plan and two new applications for mixed-use facilities.

• Variance request for air conditioning units at 450 Atlantic Blvd (1.8 ft setback vs. 10 ft requirement)
• Development Plan approval for mixed-use facility at 450 Atlantic Blvd (martial arts, racquetball, pickleball, karaoke bar, pool tables)
• Approval of milling and paving for Myrtle Street, Midway Street, and Kings Road
• Purchase of Water Trailer from Tree Conservation Fund
• Engineering support services for Public Works Yard Roofs Project

The Neptune Beach City Council approved a variance and development plan for a mixed-use facility at 450 Atlantic Blvd, including uses like martial arts training, pickleball, and a karaoke bar. The council also approved a water trailer purchase from the tree conservation fund and engineering services for the Public Works yard roof project. A milling and paving item for portions of Myrtle, Midway, and Kings Road was pulled by staff due to drainage and infrastructure concerns.

• Approved variance V24-02 for AC units at 450 Atlantic Blvd (4-0)
• Approved development plan DP24-02 for mixed-use facility at 450 Atlantic Blvd (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 1,000-gallon water trailer from tree conservation fund (4-0)
• Approved $85,600 engineering support services for Public Works yard roof project (4-0)
• Pulled milling and paving item for Myrtle, Midway, and Kings Road

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to decide whether to approve the purchase of a water trailer from the Tree Conservation Fund and to authorize a request for proposals for legal services. The workshop meeting that follows will include committee reports, a budget overview, and public comments.

• Approve purchase of water trailer from Tree Conservation Fund
• Approve request for proposals for legal services
• National Safe Boating Week 2024 Proclamation
• FY2024-2025 Budget Development Overview

The City Council approved a Request for Proposals for legal services following the resignation of the City Attorney. A separate workshop meeting included a budget overview for FY24-25 and a police department report.

• Approved Request for Proposals for legal services (5-0)

Police Officers' Retirement Board

The Police Officers' Retirement Board will hold its quarterly meeting to review fund activity, approve minutes from February, and receive reports from actuaries, investment consultants, and legal counsel. No new business or major decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2024, quarterly meeting
• Fund activity report for February 1–May 10, 2024
• Warrant #92 for payment approval
• Actuarial valuation report and COLA cost study from Foster & Foster
• Quarterly investment report as of March 31, 2024

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board is considering a preliminary development plan for a mixed-use facility at 450 Atlantic Blvd. The proposal includes MMA training, racquetball, pickleball, a karaoke bar, and pool tables. The board will also consider a variance to allow air conditioning units to be located 1.8 feet from the western side yard property line.

• V24-02: Variance for AC units at 450 Atlantic Blvd to allow 1.8-foot setback
• DP24-02: Mixed-use development plan for 450 Atlantic Blvd (MMA, racquetball, karaoke, pool)
• DP24-03: Replat application to subdivide one lot into three at 2101 Bartolome Rd
• DP24-04: Preliminary development plan for a bed and breakfast at 108 Orange St

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance amending the city's written request and bid invitation procedures. The council will also consider approving agreements for 911 user fee distribution with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and for disaster debris removal with Grubbs Emergency Services, as well as approving the Dancin' in the Street event scheduled for May 18, 2024.

• Ordinance 2024-03 (second reading) amending Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-378 on written requests and bid invitations
• Agreement for 911 user fee distribution with Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
• Disaster debris removal and disposal continuing services agreement with Grubbs Emergency Services, LLC
• Approval of Dancin' in the Street event on May 18, 2024
• Community garden update by Kira Mauro

The City Council approved the Dancin' in the Street event, adding a condition that private businesses with extended premises permits bear an equal share of total security costs and provide proof of payment before their permit is issued. The council also adopted an ordinance amending the spending threshold, approved a 911 user fee agreement with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, and approved a disaster debris removal agreement with Grubbs Emergency Services, LLC. City Attorney Zachary Roth announced his resignation, effective May 6, 2024.

• Approved Dancin' in the Street event with condition that private businesses share security costs equally (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-03 amending Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-378 on spending threshold (5-0)
• Approved 911 User Fee Distribution Agreement with Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Agreement with Grubbs Emergency Services, LLC (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 1, April 15, and April 15 workshop meetings as amended (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution opposing Duval County School District plans to close Atlantic Beach Elementary or consolidate schools. The meeting also includes discussions regarding wastewater reclamation facility equipment and City Hall landscaping.

• Resolution 2024-03 opposing school closures or consolidations
• Wastewater reclamation facility grit removal system mechanical approval
• City Hall landscape ground covering approval
• Status report on 572 Atlantic Water Tank
• Deferred item: Dancin’ in the Street event

The City Council held a workshop meeting with no formal votes. The main item was a presentation from the Code and Historic Preservation Subcommittees about creating a variance process for owners of historically significant homes. The proposal is still under development, and no decision was made.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during workshop

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2024-03 regarding written requests and bid invitations. The Council will also consider a resolution to establish new charges or fees for solid waste collection and disposal services.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2024-03 regarding Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-378
• Resolution No. 2024-02 establishing solid waste collection and disposal fees
• Approval of Lighty Lane Pump Station Wastewater Force Main Replacement
• Water Conservation Month Proclamation

The Neptune Beach City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-02, setting solid waste collection and disposal fees at $38.08 for residential service (twice weekly), up from the current $22.05, to cover the $32.60 Waste Pro cost plus $5.48 in indirect costs. The council also approved Ordinance No. 2024-03 on first read, amending the city code to reflect an increased spending threshold for council approval, and approved a $34,500 contract to replace the Lighty Lane Pump Station wastewater force main. Minutes from the March 4 and March 18, 2024 meetings were approved as amended. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-02 setting solid waste fees at $38.08 residential (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-03 amending spending threshold at first read (5-0)
• Approved $34,500 Lighty Lane Pump Station wastewater force main replacement (5-0)
• Approved March 4 and March 18, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to hear committee reports and review a summary of financial activity for the period ending February 29, 2024. No new ordinances or contracts are listed for discussion on this agenda.

• Committee reports from Charter Review, Finance, Land Use and Parks, and Transportation and Infrastructure Planning
• Summary of Financial Activity for the period ending February 29, 2024

The Neptune Beach City Council held a workshop meeting on March 18, 2024, with no formal votes or decisions. The main item was a budget update from CFO Jaime Hernandez covering October 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024, noting property tax collections at $3,789,637 of a $4,232,307 forecast. Public comments raised concerns about water pooling, code enforcement, garbage service, and property line issues, but no actions were taken.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at workshop meeting

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold second readings and public hearings on two ordinances: one creating an automated traffic enforcement program (red-light or speed cameras) and another setting park hours and restricting loitering, soliciting, and begging in public buildings. The council will also consider approving contracts for sand and grit removal and stormwater design services at the water reclamation facility, and receive an informational update on a Davis Creek erosion control pilot program.

• Ordinance 2024-01: Automated traffic enforcement (second read/public hearing)
• Ordinance 2024-02: Park hours and loitering/soliciting/begging rules (second read/public hearing)
• Water Reclamation Facility - Sand and Grit Removal contract approval
• Water Reclamation Facility - Stormwater Design Services (South Street, Myra Street, Margaret Street) contract approval
• Davis Creek Erosion Control Pilot Program (information only)

The Neptune Beach City Council voted 5-0 to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-01, creating an automated traffic enforcement program for school speed zones. The council also voted 5-0 to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-02, setting park hours and regulating loitering. Two contracts were awarded for sand and grit removal and stormwater design services.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-01, Automated Traffic Enforcement (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-02, Park Hours and Loitering (5-0)
• Awarded $39,815.00 contract to U.S. Submergent Technologies for sand and grit removal (5-0)
• Awarded $41,278.00 contract to Jones Edmunds for drainage improvement design services (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Feb. 5, Feb. 20 special, and Feb. 20 workshop meetings (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding automated traffic enforcement and rules for park hours and loitering. The meeting also includes discussions on water reclamation facility equipment and City Hall repairs.

• Ordinance 2024-01: Automated Traffic Enforcement
• Ordinance 2024-02: Park Hours and loitering/soliciting rules
• Approval of fine bubble diffusers for Water Reclamation Facility
• Approval of City Hall repairs and refresh
• DIG Local Network – Beaches Green Market presentation

The Neptune Beach City Council approved two ordinances on first read during a special meeting: one creating automated traffic enforcement in school zones, and another establishing park hours and loitering rules. The council also waived formal bidding processes and awarded contracts of $106,800 to Environmental Dynamics International for fine bubble diffusers and $94,676.21 to Tremco for city hall repairs. Following the special meeting, the council held a workshop to discuss department updates and a proposal to return the Beaches Green Market to Jarboe Park.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-01 for automated traffic enforcement on first read with an amendment changing 5 mph to 10 mph (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-02 for park hours and loitering regulations on first read (5-0)
• Waived the formal bid process for fine bubble diffusers (5-0)
• Awarded fine bubble diffusers installation contract to Environmental Dynamics International for $106,800 (5-0)
• Waived the formal bid process for City Hall repairs and refresh (5-0)
• Awarded City Hall repairs and refresh contract to Tremco in the amount of $94,676.21 (5-0)

Police Officers' Retirement Board

The Neptune Beach Police Officers' Retirement Board is holding its quarterly meeting to approve minutes, ratify invoices, and review fund activity and investment reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or new business listed.

• Approval of November 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Ratification of Warrant #91 invoices
• Fund activity report for November 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024
• AndCo Consulting quarterly investment report as of December 31, 2023
• Pension Portal update from plan administrator Foster & Foster

The Neptune Beach Police Officers' Retirement System Board of Trustees approved its prior meeting minutes and the consent agenda, including Warrant #91 and the fund activity report for November 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024, both 4-0. The board voted 4-0 to formally consent to accept the new entity after learning Mariner Financial acquired AndCo Consulting, with a contract update expected after the acquisition finalizes on April 1, 2024. Trustees also discussed, without voting, an 8-year Deferred Retirement Option Plan, a Summary Plan Description update, and delays in the September 30, 2022 and 2023 audits. The plan's market value was reported at $11,920,045 as of December 31, 2023.

• Approved November 6, 2023 quarterly meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Warrant #91 and fund activity report for Nov 1, 2023–Jan 31, 2024 (4-0)
• Voted to formally consent to accept the new entity after Mariner Financial acquired AndCo Consulting (4-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding its regular meeting on February 5, 2024. They will consider a preliminary development plan to divide a lot at 2231 Marsh Point Road, several wastewater-related contracts and awards, and a resolution to appoint members to the Community Development Board. They will also discuss renegotiating the electric service agreement with Jacksonville Beach and approving a new color scheme for City Hall.

• DP24-01: Preliminary development plan to divide lot at 2231 Marsh Point Road into two lots (R-4 zoning)
• Resolution 2024-01: Appointing members to the Community Development Board
• Consideration to authorize City Manager to renegotiate electric service agreement with Jacksonville Beach
• Award of wastewater manhole rehabilitation contract
• Emergency award for Water Reclamation Facility Plant 1 return sludge modification

The City Council approved several emergency contracts for wastewater manhole and plant repairs. The Council also rejected all bids for Plant 2 improvements after costs came in significantly higher than anticipated. Additionally, a subdivision request for 2231 Marsh Point Road was approved.

• Approved subdivision of 2231 Marsh Point Road (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-01 appointing Community Development Board members (5-0)
• Reached consensus to use Color Palette #1 for City Hall exterior
• Awarded $42,200 wastewater manhole rehabilitation to Concrete Conservation, LLC (5-0)
• Awarded $17,500 inflow and infiltration investigation contract to Saltus Engineering, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $35,000 emergency award to Gruhn-May for Plant 1 sludge modification (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 emergency award to Gruhn-May for Plant 2 return to service (5-0)
• Approved rejection of all bids for Wastewater Treatment Facility Plant 2 improvements (5-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold an open house and special workshop to discuss an unspecified topic with a presentation by the City of Jacksonville. The meeting includes council comments, public comments, and adjournment. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The City Council held a special workshop to discuss a proposed concept plan for Penman Road presented by City of Jacksonville staff. No formal decisions were made during the meeting, as the session served as a discussion on initial designs and public feedback.

• No substantive decisions were made; meeting was a special workshop

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2023-11, which would amend the Unified Land Development Regulations and floodplain chapter. The council will also discuss replacing sodium hypochlorite tanks at the Water Reclamation Facility and receive information on rental aeration equipment. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and a city manager report.

• Ordinance 2023-11 (second read) amending Chapter 27 (definitions, variances) and Chapter 30 (floodplains)
• Water Reclamation Facility - Sodium Hypochlorite Tanks Replacement
• Water Reclamation Facility - Rental Aeration Equipment (for information only)
• Approval of minutes from Nov 6 and Nov 20, 2023 meetings

The Neptune Beach City Council adopted Ordinance 2023-11 on second read, updating floodplain regulations to stay compliant with the National Flood Insurance Program. Council also approved a $25,500 contract with Odyssey Manufacturing to replace sodium hypochlorite tanks at the water reclamation facility. A rental aeration equipment update was presented for information only, with no action taken.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-11 updating floodplain regulations (4-0)
• Approved $25,500 sodium hypochlorite tank replacement (4-0)
• Approved minutes from Nov. 6 and Nov. 20, 2023 meetings (4-0)