Neptune Beach public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Neptune Beach Finance Committee will meet to review paid parking system statistics, Town Center expenditures, and the status of an interlocal agreement. The committee will also receive a report from the Finance Department. This is a working session with public comments, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Paid parking systems statistics (previous and current)
• Town Center expenditures
• Interlocal agreement status update
• Finance Department report

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and votes. Key items include a second reading of an ordinance changing administrative appeal procedures, first readings on a new electric franchise agreement with Beaches Energy Services and a new ordinance on certified recovery residences, plus resolutions on joining the Florida Municipal Investment Trust and opting out of the Live Local Act property tax exemption. The council will also discuss an updated parking program and the possible relocation of City Hall.

• Resolution 2025-27 to opt out of the Live Local Act property tax exemption (Section 196.1978(3)(d)1.a., Fla. Stat.)
• Ordinance 2025-19 (first read) granting Beaches Energy Services a franchise to operate electric distribution in Neptune Beach, with monthly franchise fees
• Ordinance 2025-20 (first read) adding Section 27-145.1 on certified recovery residences
• Ordinance 2025-18 (second read) removing the automatic stay when an administrative appeal is filed
• Contract with The Vertex Companies for life safety and fire protection plan reviews and inspections

The City Council approved the first reading of a new 30-year electric franchise agreement with Beaches Energy Services (BES), replacing the expired 2002 agreement. The council also adopted an ordinance removing the automatic stay for administrative appeals, approved a consent agenda including a property tax exemption election and a fire protection contract, and passed first readings of ordinances for certified recovery residences and the BES franchise. A parking program update drew public comments but no formal action was taken.

• Approved consent agenda including FMIvT participation, Live Local Act property tax exemption election, and Vertex fire protection contract (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-18 removing automatic stay for administrative appeals (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-19 (BES electric franchise, 30-year term) on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-20 (certified recovery residences) on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-26 establishing an investment plan for city funds (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 3, 17, and Town Hall meetings (5-0)

City Council

The Finance Committee will discuss the City Investment Plan and a proposed agreement with Beaches Energy Services. Public comments will be heard before adjournment. The meeting is open to residents and follows ADA accessibility guidelines.

• City Investment Plan discussion
• Potential agreement with Beaches Energy Services (City of Jacksonville Beach d/b/a)
• Public Comments session

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to consider three items: purchasing a trailer-mounted high-pressure sewer jetter, approving design work for stormwater improvements at 5th Street, and a change order for the lifeguard station. A workshop will follow to discuss a lifeguard station mural, a proposed investment plan, and remote public comment access. A town hall meeting will then allow open public comments.

• Purchase of trailer-mounted high-pressure sewer jetter
• 5th Street Stormwater Outfall Ditch – Bay and Davis Culvert Improvements Design
• Lifeguard Station Change Order
• Lifeguard Station Mural Discussion
• Proposed Investment Plan Discussion

The City Council approved a $70,582.63 contract with Harben, Inc. for a trailer-mounted high-pressure sewer jetter, including a budget transfer, and approved an $11,797.69 change order for a new standing seam aluminum roof on the lifeguard station. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0). The workshop meeting directed staff to move forward with a $2,400 lifeguard station mural by artist Caitlin Flynn Baita, also unanimously.

• Approved $70,582.63 sewer jetter contract with Harben, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved budget transfer for sewer machinery and equipment (5-0)
• Approved $11,797.69 lifeguard station roof change order (5-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with lifeguard station mural by Caitlin Flynn Baita (5-0)

Police Officers' Retirement Board

The Neptune Beach Police Officers' Retirement Board is holding its quarterly meeting to review fund activity, approve invoices, and hear reports from its investment consultant and plan attorney. The board will also discuss a proposed meeting date change, elect officers, and address a trustee term expiration.

• Ratification of warrants #101 and #102
• Quarterly investment report from Mariner Institutional as of September 30, 2025
• Legal update from plan attorney Brent Chudachek of Lorium Law
• Proposed change of February 13, 2026 meeting date
• Election of officers and trustee term update for Dustin Kamppi (expired 11/2/24)

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will hold a public hearing on an administrative appeal filed by John Michalik regarding building permit 202500885 for an 18' by 15' inground pool with travertine coping and no decking at 1015 2nd Street. The board will also approve minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting and receive subcommittee reports. The agenda includes no other substantive items.

• Administrative appeal by John Michalik, 226 Magnolia Street, for building permit 202500885 for an 18' x 15' inground pool at 1015 2nd Street (RE Parcel 172880 0000)
• Approval of September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Subcommittee reports
• Open discussion

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting with several resolutions and an ordinance on the agenda. Key items include an appeal of a variance denial for a property at 1621 5th Street, a first reading of an ordinance to remove the automatic stay on administrative appeals, and resolutions to establish two non-profit entities. The council will also consider a storm debris removal contract with Waste Pro and a memorandum of understanding for speed camera hearings.

• Appeal of variance denial V25-06 for 1621 5th Street
• Ordinance 2025-18 (first reading) to amend Section 27-133, removing automatic stay on administrative appeals
• Resolution 2025-21 to temporarily suspend Section 27-133(d)
• Resolution 2025-22 to join Florida Municipal Investment Trust (FMIvT)
• Resolution 2025-24 establishing 'Friends of Neptune Beach Parks' non-profit

The Neptune Beach City Council approved minutes from four October meetings and passed a consent agenda covering a storm debris removal contract and a speed camera hearings agreement. On first reading, the council approved Ordinance No. 2025-18, which removes the requirement that filing an administrative appeal stays actions related to the appealed decision. The council also approved four resolutions, including a temporary suspension of that same code section, an honorary street designation for Pete Jensen, and the establishment of two non-profit entities. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Waste Pro storm debris removal contract and speed camera hearings memorandum of understanding (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-18 on first reading, removing the stay requirement for administrative appeals (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-21 temporarily suspending Sec. 27-133(d) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-23 honoring Pete Jensen with an honorary street designation (5-0)
• Approved Pete's Thanksgiving Day Event for November 27, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-24 establishing Friends of Neptune Beach Parks, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-25 establishing Neptune Beach Senior Center, Inc., adding Mayor Bylund as president (5-0)

City Council

The Finance & Auditor Selection Committee will meet to review the city’s current cash position and the status of implementing its investment policy. The meeting is procedural with no new decisions listed, and minutes from the previous meeting will be approved.

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to decide on an ordinance requiring in-person attendance for official actions and votes. The consent agenda includes a sewer inspection bid, a magistrate contract with the state, and recognition of a labor union as the bargaining representative for blue-collar workers. A workshop and town hall meeting follow the special session.

• Ordinance 2025-17: First reading and public hearing on in-person requirements for City Council and boards
• Request to bid for cleaning and inspection of Forest Avenue Trunk Sewer and manholes
• Special Magistrate Contract with Florida Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH)
• Resolution 2025-20: Recognition of Northeast Florida Public Employees Local 630 as exclusive bargaining representative for blue-collar unit

At a special meeting on October 20, 2025, the Neptune Beach City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-19 recognizing Florida City Week and approved a consent agenda covering sewer cleaning, a DOAH memorandum of understanding, and union recognition. Ordinance No. 2025-17, which would have required council and board members to be physically present for official actions, failed for lack of a second after a first read and public hearing. A workshop and town hall followed, where council members discussed the failed ordinance, code enforcement, and police traffic citation data, but no further decisions were recorded.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-19 recognizing Florida City Week, October 20-26, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Forest Avenue trunk sewer and manhole cleaning/inspection, DOAH memorandum of understanding, and Resolution No. 2025-20 recognizing Local 630 as exclusive bargaining representative (5-0)
• Ordinance No. 2025-17 requiring in-person attendance for council and board actions failed for lack of a second after first read and public hearing

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting with a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance to revise parking regulations, including allowing payments in lieu of off-street parking and leasing city parking spaces for dumpsters. The council will also consider a resolution to direct the city manager to study capital revenue options such as impact fees, special assessments, and utility rates. Other items include approving minutes, consent agenda change orders for water and sewer projects, and a school speed detection compliance report.

• Ordinance 2025-16 (2nd reading): Revises Chapter 27 parking rules, adds Section 27-481 for leasing city parking spaces for dumpsters
• Resolution 2025-18: Directs city manager to study impact fees, special assessments, and utility rates
• Consent agenda: Change orders for Potable Well 5 mechanical/electrical construction and CEI services for 3rd Street sanitary sewer projects
• School Speed Detection System Compliance Report
• Historical Review Board appointments

The City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2025-16 at second reading, amending Chapter 2 to allow creation of non-profit business entities. The council also approved a resolution directing the city manager to study capital revenue options, including impact fees, special assessments, and utility rates. Five members were appointed to the newly created Historical Review Board. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-16 allowing creation of non-profit business entities (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-18 directing studies on capital revenue options including impact fees, special assessments, and utility rates (5-0)
• Appointed five members to the Historical Review Board (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Potable Well #5 change orders and CEI Services change order for 3rd Street sanitary sewer projects (5-0)
• Approved minutes from five September 2025 meetings as amended (5-0)

City Council

The Finance & Auditor Selection Committee will meet to approve minutes from two prior meetings and discuss subscription services, city vehicle management, and paid parking management. No substantive decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

The Finance & Auditor Selection Committee met and approved the minutes from July 28 and August 29, 2025. They discussed subscription management, city vehicle policies, and the $295,000 transfer from paid parking to the general fund, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved minutes of July 28 and August 29, 2025 (2-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting with public hearings to adopt the final millage rate and budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025. They will also consider ordinances on non-profit entities and parking changes, plus a resolution on parking fees. A workshop follows to discuss police pension COLA and hurricane preparedness, and a town hall for open public comments.

• Ordinance 2025-12: Final millage rate and ad valorem taxes for FY 2025-26
• Ordinance 2025-13: Final budget and appropriations for FY 2025-26
• Ordinance 2025-15: Allow creation of non-profit business entities (Chapter 2)
• Ordinance 2025-16: Revise parking rules, including payment in-lieu and dumpster leases (Chapter 27)
• Resolution 2025-17: Establish payment in-lieu of off-street parking in Central Business District

At a September 15, 2025 special meeting, the Neptune Beach City Council unanimously adopted the final FY2025-2026 millage rate and budget on second read, with no public comment at either hearing. Council also approved ordinances allowing municipal non-profit business entities and revising Central Business District parking rules, and awarded two public works contracts. Council initially voted down the Fraternal Order of Police contract 2-3, then approved it 3-2 on a second motion. A workshop and town hall followed; the town hall drew no speakers.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-12, final FY26 millage rate, second read (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-13, final FY2025-2026 budget, second read (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-15 allowing creation of municipal non-profit business entities, second read (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-16 as amended (payment-in-lieu of parking; discount cut 20% to 10%, masonry enclosure, security provision), first read (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-17 with amendments (payment-in-lieu fee; discount 20% to 10%; rate tied to Wall Street Journal secured overnight financing rate) (5-0)
• Awarded lifeguard station refresh to Home Services by McCue for $32,430.00, with $5,000 change-order authorization (5-0)
• Awarded Jax Utilities Management, Inc. $116,016.00 for 3rd Street at Florida Blvd sewer repair, and authorized $112,276.00 for secondary failure if lining is not an option (5-0)
• Denied the Fraternal Order of Police contract (2-3, failed), then approved it (3-2)

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will consider a variance request from Linward Development Corp. to allow a four-foot interior side yard setback instead of the required seven feet for a single-family residence at 1621 5th Street. The agenda also includes a legal discussion on Florida Senate Bill 180, reports from the Historic Subcommittee and Code Committee, and open discussion. The meeting is a regular public hearing with no other major decisions listed.

• V25-06: Variance for 4-foot interior side yard setback (required 7 feet) for single-family residence at 1621 5th Street, R-3 zoning
• Florida Senate Bill 180 legal discussion
• Historic Subcommittee report
• Code Committee report
• Approval of August 13, 2025 minutes

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold first readings and public hearings on two ordinances that set the tentative millage rate and adopt the proposed budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2025. After adjourning the special budget meeting, the council will proceed with its regular meeting, including public comments, a city manager report, and consideration of new business such as a parking payment-in-lieu resolution and labor agreements.

• Ordinance 2025-12: first reading and public hearing on tentative millage rate for FY 2025–26
• Ordinance 2025-13: first reading and public hearing on proposed budget for FY 2025–26
• Resolution 2025-17: establishing payment-in-lieu of off-street parking in the Central Business District
• Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding with Northeast Florida Public Employees Local 630
• Consideration of Employment Agreement with City Clerk

The City Council approved all three requests for the 1112 Third Street office building: a front-yard setback variance, a special exception for off-site parking, and a preliminary development plan. The council also gave first reading to an ordinance allowing the city to create non-profit entities, approved a memorandum of understanding with Local 630, and approved the city clerk's employment agreement. A parking rate increase was discussed, with consensus support, but no formal vote was recorded.

• Approved variance V25-05 for front yard setback at 1112 Third Street (4-0)
• Approved special exception SE25-01 for off-site parking (4-0)
• Approved development plan DP25-01 for 27,346 SF office building (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-15 at first reading to allow creation of non-profit entities (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Northeast Florida Public Employees Local 630 (4-0)
• Approved City Clerk employment agreement (4-0)
• Deferred Ordinance 2025-16 (Payment in-Lieu) and Resolution 2025-17 (Fees)

City Council

The Finance & Auditor Selection Committee will meet to discuss the FY2025-2026 budget and the Senior Center Foundation's 501(c)(3) status. Public comments will be taken. No votes are scheduled on the agenda.

• FY2025-2026 Budget discussion
• Senior Center Foundation 501(c)(3) discussion
• Public comments period

The Finance & Auditor Selection Committee reviewed the FY2025-2026 budget, including General, Special Revenue, and Enterprise Funds, and discussed grant funding, capital outlay, and paid parking. Councilor Rogers requested a breakdown of paid parking revenues and expenses, and City Manager Pike recommended raising parking fees. The committee also discussed the Senior Center's 501(c)(3) status, with options including amending the existing nonprofit or forming a new one, and agreed to prepare the topic for the next Council Workshop. No formal votes were taken.

• Reviewed FY2025-2026 budget presentation (no vote)
• Requested paid parking line item breakdown (no vote)
• Discussed raising paid parking fees (no vote)
• Agreed to prepare Senior Center 501(c)(3) discussion for next Council Workshop (no vote)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss departmental budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. Presentations will be given by the Police, City Clerk/HR, Community Development, Senior Center, and IT departments. No public comments are taken at this workshop.

• Police Department budget presentation
• City Clerk/HR budget presentation
• Community Development Department budget presentation
• Senior Center budget presentation
• IT budget presentation

The City Council held its final budget workshop for FY25-26, with no major changes to most department budgets. The only revision was an increase in the Police Department's request for in-car radios from $6,000 to $15,000, funded by the Radio Communication Trust Fund. The first public hearing and regular council meeting are set for September 3, 2025, and the final budget hearing on September 15, 2025. No formal votes were taken.

• Scheduled first budget hearing and regular council meeting for September 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
• Scheduled final budget hearing for September 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
• Noted Police Department radio request increased from $6,000 to $15,000, funded by Radio Communication Trust Fund

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to decide on two ordinances: one amending the FY2025 budget for senior center water intrusion repairs and another creating a process for forming nonprofit business entities. The council will also adopt an updated local hazard mitigation strategy and designate an administrative authority for plat reviews. A workshop will follow to discuss the proposed FY2026 budget and the Neptune Senior Activity Center Foundation.

• Ordinance 2025-11: FY2025 budget amendment for Senior Center Water Intrusion Repairs
• Ordinance 2025-12: First reading to allow creation of Non-Profit Business Entities
• Resolution 2025-15: Adoption of updated Duval County Local Hazard Mitigation Strategy
• Resolution 2025-16: Designation of administrative authority for plat and replat reviews
• Proposed FY26 Budget Presentation (workshop item)

The Neptune Beach City Council held a special meeting, workshop, and town hall on August 18, 2025. The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-11, amending the FY25 budget for Senior Center water intrusion repairs, and Resolution 2025-15, adopting the Duval County Local Hazard Mitigation Strategy. Resolution 2025-16 was also adopted to designate an administrative authority for plat approvals. The council awarded a roof replacement contract to K&G Construction for $247,472. The workshop discussed the FY26 budget and the Senior Center's organizational structure, with no decisions made. The town hall had no public comments.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-11, amending FY25 budget for Senior Center water intrusion repairs (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-15, adopting Duval County Local Hazard Mitigation Strategy (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-16, designating administrative authority for plat approvals (5-0)
• Awarded roof replacement project to K&G Construction for $247,472 (5-0)

Police Officers' Retirement Board

The Neptune Beach Police Officers' Retirement Board is holding its quarterly meeting to review investment portfolio updates, approve invoices and minutes, and discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget and 2026 meeting dates. The board will also consider renewing its fiduciary liability policy and responses to a legal services RFP.

• Ratification of warrants #99 and #100
• Portfolio update from Dana Investment Advisors through June 30, 2025
• Quarterly report from Mariner Institutional as of June 30, 2025
• Proposed 2025-2026 budget
• Fiduciary liability policy renewal

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will hold public hearings on three related applications from 1112 Third Street, LLC for properties at 1102 and 1112 Third Street. They will consider a variance to allow a 150-foot front yard setback instead of the required 25 feet, a special exception for off-site parking, and a preliminary development plan for a 27,346-square-foot office building. The board will also approve minutes, elect a chair, and receive subcommittee reports.

• V25-05: Variance from C-1 front yard setback (25 ft required, 150 ft requested) for office building at 1102-1112 Third Street.
• SE25-01: Special exception for off-site parking for the proposed office at 1102-1112 Third Street.
• DP25-01: Preliminary development plan for a 27,346 SF office building with parking and landscaping at 1102-1112 Third Street.
• Approval of May 14, 2025 minutes and election of chair.

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council holds a budget workshop to review proposed FY26 capital projects across streets, stormwater, water, and sewer funds. No public comments are taken. The agenda includes status reports on approved FY25 projects and detailed proposals for new spending, with funding sources identified.

• Streets: $1.31M to pave Kings, Poinciana, and Bay; $35k for Lemon Street improvements
• Stormwater: $987k for Myra, Margaret, South Streets improvements; $500k Town Center pump station force main extension
• Wastewater: $1.1M for CIPP lining of sewer pipes; $825k Florida Blvd force main extension
• Water: $350k for pipe replacements/looping; $325k reservoir renovation
• General Fund: $110k forklift, $60k pole barn, $50k 3rd Street landscape islands

The City Council held a budget workshop to review proposed FY26 budgets for Public Works, Finance, and other departments. No formal decisions or votes were made; the workshop was informational, with further reviews scheduled for August 18.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at the workshop

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold the second public hearing on a development agreement with 1112 Third Street, LLC for properties at 1102 and 1112 Third Street. The council will also discuss a cost-of-living adjustment for the Police Officers' Retirement System and consider several contracts, including professional services renewals and a public works roof replacement project. A budget amendment ordinance for Senior Center water intrusion repairs will have its first reading.

• Second public hearing on development agreement with 1112 Third Street, LLC for 1102 and 1112 Third Street
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-11 amending FY2025 operating budget for Senior Center water intrusion repairs
• Renewal of professional services agreements with Ardurra Group, Dewberry Engineers, Jones Edmunds, and Kimley-Horn
• Consideration of award for Public Works roof and related replacement project
• Discussion of Police Officers' Retirement System COLA

The City Council approved a development agreement with 1112 Third Street, LLC for properties at 1102 and 1112 Third Street, conditional upon approval of the transactions in the agreement. The council also approved a first reading of Ordinance 2025-11 amending the FY25 budget for Senior Center water intrusion repairs, selected James Moore as the independent financial auditor, and awarded a $360,000 contract to Jax Utilities Management for the 3rd Street gravity sanitary sewer reconstruction. A decision on the Public Works roof project was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved development agreement with 1112 Third Street, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-11 (FY25 budget amendment for Senior Center repairs) at first reading (5-0)
• Selected James Moore for 3-year auditing services contract (5-0)
• Awarded $360,000 contract to Jax Utilities Management for sewer reconstruction (4-1)
• Approved use of United Rental Sourcewell contract (5-0)
• Approved $30,125 payment to United Rentals for equipment load mat rental (5-0)
• Deferred Public Works roof project decision to next meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda for professional services agreements (5-0)

City Council

The Finance & Auditor Selection Committee is meeting to review responses to a request for proposals for auditing services. The committee will also consider the minutes from the previous meeting and take public comments. This is a working session to evaluate potential auditors for the city.

• Review of responses to RFP for auditing services
• Approval of minutes from June 27, 2025
• Public comments period

The Finance & Auditor Selection Committee reviewed two responses to the RFP for auditing services and voted unanimously to recommend James Moore & Co. to the City Council as the new auditor. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 27, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of June 27, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended James Moore & Co. as new auditor to City Council (3-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the upcoming budget, with a specific focus on the Police Department. No public comments will be taken during this workshop.

• Budget workshop for the Police Department
• No public comments will be taken

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the Police Department's FY26 budget, including discussions on the lifeguard station, paid parking, body cameras, fines and forfeiture funding, vehicle purchasing, and staffing. No formal decisions or votes were made during the workshop; it was a discussion-only session.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the budget workshop

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to decide on ordinances including senior center water intrusion repairs, a new Historical Review Board, and fee schedule updates. A workshop will discuss the proposed FY26 millage rate and police retirement system cost-of-living adjustments, followed by a town hall for public input on the budget.

• Ordinance 2025-05: Create Historical Review Board
• Ordinance 2025-09: Senior Center Fund Transfer for Water Intrusion Repairs
• Ordinance 2025-10: Eliminate Outdated Fee Provisions
• Ordinance 2025-11: Senior Center Water Intrusion Repairs Budget Amendment
• Resolution 2025-14: Adopt New Schedule of Fees for City Services

The City Council approved a contract for Senior Center water intrusion repairs and established a Historical Review Board. Other actions included approving a development agreement for the Parkside Office Complex and maintaining the FY26 millage rate.

• Approved modification to Pete's Bar development order for parking payment (4-0)
• Approved development agreement for Parkside Office Complex (4-0)
• Awarded Senior Center repairs to AKON Construction for $363,566.71 minus five-year warranty (4-0)
• Approved piggyback agreement and $38,584.00 work authorization for lifeguard station with Earthwise Infrastructure Solutions, LLC (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-05 creating the Historical Review Board (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-09 amending FY2024-2025 budget (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-10 eliminating outdated fee provisions (4-0)
• Approved FY26 millage rate to remain at 3.3656 (4-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold first readings and public hearings on three ordinances: creating a Historical Review Board, amending the FY2025 budget for a Senior Center fund transfer, and eliminating outdated fee provisions. The council will also consider several agreements, including a Sea & Sky Air Show interlocal agreement, a piggyback contract for disaster debris removal, and electrical repairs at the water reclamation facility.

• Ordinance 2025-05: creates Historical Review Board
• Ordinance 2025-09: FY2025 budget amendment (Senior Center fund transfer)
• Ordinance 2025-10: eliminates outdated fee provisions
• Sea & Sky Air Show interlocal agreement
• Grubbs Emergency Services piggyback agreement for disaster debris removal

The Neptune Beach City Council approved first readings of ordinances creating a Historical Review Board, amending the FY25 budget for a Senior Center fund transfer, and removing outdated fee provisions. It also awarded contracts for CEI services on the 3rd Street sewer project ($97,045.55 to VIA Consulting Services) and electrical repairs at the water reclamation facility ($34,800.00 to Limbaugh Electrical), approved a piggyback agreement with Grubbs Emergency Services for disaster debris removal, authorized the Sea and Sky Show interlocal agreement, approved an RFP for a special magistrate, and adopted an investment policy. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-05 (Historical Review Board) at first reading (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-09 (FY25 budget amendment, Senior Center fund transfer) at first reading (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-10 (removing outdated fee provisions) at first reading (4-0)
• Awarded $97,045.55 CEI services contract for 3rd Street sewer project to VIA Consulting Services (4-0)
• Awarded $34,800.00 electrical repairs contract at water reclamation facility to Limbaugh Electrical (4-0)
• Approved piggyback agreement with Grubbs Emergency Services for disaster debris removal (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign Sea and Sky Show interlocal agreement (4-0)
• Approved RFP for special magistrate and Resolution 2025-12 adopting investment policy (4-0)

City Council

The Finance & Auditor Selection Committee is meeting to review the FY23 audit, consider proposals for auditing services, and discuss a new fee schedule including water and sewer rates. They will also review the investment policy and begin FY2025-2026 budget discussions. Public comments are invited.

• Review of FY23 audit
• Request for Proposals for Auditing Services
• New fee schedule for all city fees
• Water & Sewer Rate Study Proposal
• FY2025-2026 Budget Discussion

The Finance & Auditor Selection Committee approved the minutes of its May 28, 2025 meeting by a 3-0 roll call vote. The committee received updates on the FY23 audit, the auditing services RFP, a new fee schedule, a possible water and sewer rate study, a draft investment policy, and a draft FY25-26 budget. No other substantive decisions were recorded; most items were discussion or informational updates.

• Approved minutes of May 28, 2025 Finance & Auditor Selection Committee meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss departmental budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. Presentations will be given by the Police, City Clerk/HR, Community Development, Senior Center, and IT departments. No public comments are taken at this workshop.

• Police Department budget presentation
• City Clerk/HR budget presentation
• Community Development Department budget presentation
• Senior Center budget presentation
• IT budget presentation

The Neptune Beach City Council convened a budget workshop on June 16, 2025, where staff presented the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for various departments. Presentations covered the City Clerk, Human Resources, Community Development, Senior Center, and IT departments. No votes were taken or formal decisions made during this session.

• Reviewed FY26 budget presentations from City Clerk, HR, Community Development, Senior Center, and IT

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting, workshop, and town hall. The special meeting includes accepting a deed from JTA, updates on the senior center, stormwater and sewer projects, and a request to modify Pete's Bar's development order. The workshop will discuss creating a Historical Review Board, and the town hall will take public comments on the FY26 budget and millage rate.

• Resolution 2025-13: Accept special warranty deed from JTA for Parcel ID 173297-0000
• Stormwater improvements on Myra, Margaret and South Streets
• 3rd Street Gravity Sanitary Sewer Improvements and CEI services
• Amendment to Marshpoint Properties Two, LLC purchase and sale agreement (extension)
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-05: Create Historical Review Board

The Neptune Beach City Council approved several items at its June 16, 2025 special meeting, including accepting a .14-acre parcel from JTA, awarding a $1,511,081.51 stormwater improvement contract to Jax Utilities Management, and moving forward with a $957,605.13 sewer repair option. The council also approved repairing two sides of the Senior Center, deferred CEI services for the sewer project, and approved a permit and asset management platform purchase from MyGov. Two agenda items (right-of-way sale extension and Pete's Bar) were deferred at the request of the buyer and Pete's Bar representatives.

• Approved Resolution 2025-13 accepting JTA deed for parcel at Atlantic Blvd & Florida Blvd (5-0)
• Awarded $1,511,081.51 stormwater improvements contract to Jax Utilities Management (5-0)
• Approved Option 3 for 3rd Street sewer: $957,605.13 base bid, return for reconstruction/pole relocation (4-1)
• Approved repairing two exposed sides of Senior Center building (5-0)
• Deferred CEI services for 3rd Street sewer to confirm pricing and FDOT requirements (5-0)
• Approved MyGov permit and asset management platform purchase (5-0)
• Deferred right-of-way sale extension and Pete's Bar agenda items

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the upcoming fiscal year's budget with input from the Public Works, City Manager, Parks & Sustainability, and Finance departments. No public comments are taken at this workshop, and no formal decisions are expected.

• Budget workshop with department presentations from Public Works, City Manager, Parks & Sustainability, and Finance

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY26 budget. The city manager's budget includes a 3.5% cost-of-living increase for all employees and no other major changes. Parks and Sustainability Director proposed a $580,000 Jarboe Park Phase II project, with funding requested from Jacksonville's Community Benefits agreement, though not guaranteed. No formal votes were taken; the workshop was informational.

• Reviewed FY26 budget for Streets, Public Works, Stormwater, Water/Sewer
• Discussed prioritizing and ranking public works projects
• Proposed 3.5% cost-of-living increase for all employees
• Discussed ongoing union negotiations with Local 630 and FOP
• Proposed $580,000 Jarboe Park Phase II (parking, athletic field, pump track)
• Requested full Jarboe Park funding from COJ Community Benefits agreement
• Included kayak launch and generators for Police/City Hall via grant matches

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. Key items include appointing Sam Williams to the Police Officers' Retirement Board, considering Jarboe Park improvements, and a briefing on the stormwater model and strategic planning. The agenda also includes a request letter to Atlantic Beach for fire flow protection.

• Resolution No. 2025-12 appointing Sam Williams to the Police Officers' Retirement Board
• Consideration of Jarboe Park Improvements
• Stormwater Model and Strategic Planning Briefing
• Request Letter to Atlantic Beach for Fire Flow Protection
• Approval of minutes from May 5 and May 19, 2025 meetings

The Neptune Beach City Council approved a letter to Atlantic Beach requesting fire suppression services for the 500 Atlantic and 572 Atlantic developments. It rejected the appointment of Sam Williams to the Police Officers' Retirement Board. The council also approved a piggyback agreement with ACON Construction for Jarboe Park improvements and directed the CFO to develop an investment plan and move $249,630 from the Senior Center account to the general fund.

• Approved letter to Atlantic Beach requesting fire suppression for 500 Atlantic and 572 Atlantic (5-0)
• Rejected appointment of Sam Williams to Police Officers' Retirement Board (1-4)
• Approved piggyback agreement with ACON Construction for Jarboe Park design, GMP $72,567 (5-0)
• Directed CFO to present investment plan at June 16 workshop (5-0)
• Directed CFO to move $249,630 from Senior Center account to general fund (5-0)

City Council

The Finance & Auditor Selection Committee is meeting to establish its meeting frequency, roles, and bylaws, and to discuss a draft Request for Proposal (RFP). The committee will also review the status of the FY23 audit and discuss the Senior Center. This is an organizational and discussion-focused meeting rather than a final decision-making session.

• Establishing meeting frequency (annual, regular, special)
• Establishing roles and responsibilities, including legal requirements
• Committee bylaws discussion
• Draft discussion of Request for Proposal (RFP)
• FY23 audit status update

The Finance & Auditor Selection Committee voted unanimously to authorize the CFO to distribute the RFP for auditing services. The committee also discussed the FY23 audit status, senior center finances, and investment policy, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Authorized CFO to distribute RFP for auditing services (3-0)

Police Officers' Retirement Board

The Police Officers’ Retirement Board meets to ratify invoices totaling $41,674.76, receive actuarial and investment reports, and discuss a trustee vacancy and fee addendum. No substantive policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Ratification of $41,674.76 in invoices including Foster & Foster ($12,988), Mariner Institutional ($6,250), Salem Trust ($3,000), Sugarman & Susskind ($573.60), and Dana Investment Advisors ($8,384.30)
• Actuarial Valuation Report and FRS Mortality Tables Memo presented by Foster & Foster
• Quarterly investment performance reports from Mariner Institutional and Dana Investment Advisors
• Trustee vacancy discussion and Kessler Topaz Meltzer fee addendum listed under new business

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting with a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-08, which would amend the city's election code to add durational residency requirements for electors. The council will also consider resolutions honoring Eddie Bounds with a namesake baseball field and making appointments to city boards. Departmental items include repairs to the Senior Center, pump station control panels, wastewater pipe lining, stormwater improvements, and revisions to the paid parking program. A workshop will discuss the Senior Activity Center, and a town hall will take public comments on Blue Zones and Safe Streets.

• Ordinance 2025-08 (second read) – durational residency requirements for electors
• Resolution 2025-09 – honoring Eddie Bounds and declaring a namesake baseball field
• Resolution 2025-10 – appointing member to Finance & Auditor Selection Committee
• Resolution 2025-11 – appointing members to Community Development Board
• Paid Parking Program contract and program revisions

The City Council passed an ordinance regarding residency requirements for electors and approved a new contract with T2 Systems for the paid parking program. The council also authorized repairs for the Senior Center and awarded contracts for pump station control panels.

• Passed Ordinance No. 2025-08 regarding residency requirements for electors (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-09 naming a baseball field after Eddie Bounds (4-0)
• Appointed Jerry Wetzel to Finance & Auditor Selection Committee (4-0)
• Appointed Hillary Weatherhead and Jeffry Deangelis to Community Development Board (4-0)
• Approved piggyback agreement with Acon Construction for Senior Center repairs (4-0)
• Awarded $45,525.00 to Power and Pumps and $16,500.00 to Limbaugh Electric for pump station panels (4-0)
• Deferred stormwater improvements on Myra, Margaret, and South Streets (4-0)
• Approved Sourcewell T2 contract and program revisions for paid parking (4-0)

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will hold a public hearing on May 14, 2025, to consider two variance requests. The first, tabled from February, seeks to allow more than three accessory structures and a reduced side yard setback for a gazebo at 1409 Neptune Grove Drive W. The second requests a longer-than-allowed breezeway for an addition at 2020 Seagate Avenue. The board will also hear reports from its Historical Significance and Code subcommittees.

• V25-02: Variance for 1409 Neptune Grove Drive W to allow a fourth accessory structure and reduce side yard setback from 3 feet for a gazebo (tabled from Feb. 12)
• V25-04: Variance for 2020 Seagate Avenue to allow a breezeway of approximately 35 feet instead of the 15-foot maximum to save a tree and avoid a lift station
• Approval of minutes from Feb. 12 and Mar. 12, 2025 meetings
• Historical Significance Subcommittee Report
• Code Subcommittee Report

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. The council will first read and hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend durational residency requirements for voter qualification, then discuss senior center finances and appointments to key committees. The meeting also includes a presentation on a local surf camp and a vote on a kayak launch assistance resolution.

• First reading and public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-08 to amend durational residency requirements for voter qualification
• Presentation on Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center finances
• Appointment of members to the Finance & Auditor Selection Committee
• Appointment of members to the Police Pension Board
• Consideration of Resolution No. 2025-09 for waterways assistance for Hopkins Creek Kayak Launch

The City Council voted 3-2 to uphold the $25,000 fine against the Steins for removing 10 trees without a permit, as set by the Special Magistrate, and directed staff not to file a lien at this time, with the issue to be revisited at the May 19 meeting. The Council also approved the first reading of Ordinance 2025-08, which amends durational residency requirements for electors. Appointments were made to the Finance & Auditor Selection Committee and the Police Officers' Pension Board.

• Approved $25,000 fine for tree removal at 1901 Forest Ave, no lien filed, revisit May 19 (3-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-08 on durational residency requirements for electors, first read (5-0)
• Appointed Lynda Padria to Finance & Auditor Selection Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Heather Weidle to Police Officers' Pension Board (5-0)
• Appointed Lorelei Lampe to Police Officers' Retirement Fund Board (4-1)
• Approved Dancin' in the Street event for May 17 with up to 20 off-duty officers (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-09 for Hopkins Creek Kayak Launch assistance (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 21 regular, special, workshop, and town hall meetings (5-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting with public hearings and final votes on three ordinances: creating a Finance and Auditor Selection Committee, repealing the ban on electric bicycles on the beach, and amending the FY2025 operating budget. They will also consider rescinding a roof replacement project award and approving a pump station transfer switch. A workshop follows to discuss a proposed Historical Review Board and police pension board appointments, and a town hall for public comments.

• Ordinance 2025-04: creates Finance and Auditor Selection Committee (second read/public hearing)
• Ordinance 2025-06: repeals ban on electric bicycles on the beach (second read/public hearing)
• Ordinance 2025-07: amends FY2025 operating budget (second read/public hearing)
• Resolution 2025-08: appoints members to Finance and Auditor Selection Committee
• Consideration to rescind Public Works Roof and Related Replacement Project Award

At a special meeting on April 21, 2025, the Neptune Beach City Council passed three ordinances on second read: one creating a Finance and Auditor Selection Committee, one repealing the ban on electric bicycles on the beach, and one amending the FY2025 budget. The council also rescinded its April 7 award to TC Metal Roofing, LLC for the Public Works roof project, and confirmed Brent Rogers to the Finance and Auditor Selection Committee while deferring two other appointments. A motion to award a $30,651.50 generator transfer switch contract to Ring Power failed 0-4, but a revised motion to approve the item contingent on the switch being universal passed 4-0.

• Passed Ordinance 2025-04 creating Finance and Auditor Selection Committee, with amendments (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-06 repealing the ban on electric bicycles on the beach (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-07 amending the FY2025 budget (4-0)
• Confirmed Brent Rogers to Finance and Auditor Selection Committee; deferred Joe Cox and Lynda Padrta appointments (3-1)
• Rescinded prior award to TC Metal Roofing, LLC for Public Works roof project (4-0)
• Motion to award $30,651.50 to Ring Power for Florida Blvd pump station transfer switch failed (0-4)
• Approved agenda item 6B contingent on switch being universal for future equipment (4-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold first readings and public hearings on three ordinances, including one to repeal the ban on electric bicycles on the beach and another to create a Historical Review Board. The council will also consider approving a memorandum of understanding with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as several public works projects and a resolution supporting Jacksonville's Penman Road corridor design.

• Ordinance 2025-05: creates Historical Review Board
• Ordinance 2025-06: repeals ban on electric bicycles on the beach
• Ordinance 2025-07: amends FY2025 operating budget
• MOU with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
• Milling and paving various roads (FY25)

The Neptune Beach City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and repealed the beach electric bicycle ban on first read. The council also approved a contract for Public Works roof replacements, awarded a provisional road paving contract to Shifting Gears, LLC, and supported Jacksonville's Penman Road corridor conceptual design. Additionally, the council approved multiple agreements and directives concerning the Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center.

• Approved minutes for March 3, 2025 Regular Council Meeting and March 17, 2025 Special, Workshop, and Town Hall Council Meetings (5-0)
• Entered into a reimbursement agreement with Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center Foundation, Inc. (5-0)
• Directed City Attorney to prepare a lease agreement for the Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center (5-0)
• Directed City Attorney to prepare a waiver of liability for Senior Center users (5-0)
• Directed Senior Center Executive Director Leslie Lyne to provide a detailed presentation and documentation within 30 days (5-0)
• Ordinance No. 2025-05 (Historical Review Board) failed at first read due to lack of a motion, but council voted to bring it to the April 21, 2025 workshop (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-06 repealing the ban of electric bicycles on the beach at first read (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-07 amending the FY2024-2025 operating budget at first read (5-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several departmental requests, including purchasing hurricane shutters for the police department, lining sanitary sewer laterals on Penman Road, approving a corrected settlement for a Florida DEP consent order, and piggybacking on a contract for senior center exterior repairs. They will also hold a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance creating a Finance and Auditor Selection Committee. A workshop and town hall meeting will follow, with the workshop including recognition of Mayor Bylund and Councilor Horvath for completing an elected officials institute.

• Purchase of police department hurricane shutters
• Lining of sanitary sewer laterals on Penman Road
• Corrected settlement of FDEP Second Amended Consent Order 20-0773
• Piggyback agreement with ACON Construction for Senior Center exterior repair
• Ordinance 2025-04 creating Finance and Auditor Selection Committee (second read)

The Neptune Beach City Council held a special meeting on March 17, 2025, approving two items: a $30,750 contract with BLD Services to line sanitary sewer laterals on Penman Road, and up to $35,250 toward settlement of a corrected Second Amended Consent Order (ODG 20-0773) with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The Senior Center exterior repair piggyback agreement with ACON Construction was discussed but not voted on; council directed staff to research financial history and draft a letter to the original contractor. The meeting also included public comments on the Senior Center and other topics, and a separate town hall and workshop followed.

• Approved $30,750 award to BLD Services for sewer lateral lining on Penman Road (5-0)
• Approved up to $35,250 toward settlement of Second Amended Consent Order ODG 20-0773 (5-0)
• Continued discussion of Senior Center repair piggyback agreement with ACON Construction
• Directed City Clerk and City Attorney to research Senior Center payback history
• Directed City Attorney to draft letter to original Senior Center contractor

Community Development Board

The Neptune Beach Community Development Board will hold a training session on Sunshine Law, public records, voting conflicts, and quasi-judicial hearing procedures. The board will also discuss nonconforming lots, structures, uses, and signs under Article XVIII, and receive reports from its subcommittees.

• Board training on Sunshine Law, public records, voting conflicts, and quasi-judicial hearings
• Discussion of Article XVIII Nonconforming Lots, Structures, Uses and Signs
• Historical Review Subcommittee report on Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 5
• Code Review Subcommittee report

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances banning beach fires and restricting sand digging, as well as approving a budget amendment. They will also consider contracts for repairs and design services, and a settlement related to an FDEP consent order.

• Ordinance 2025-01: Ban beach fires (second read)
• Ordinance 2025-02: Restrict sand removal/digging on beach (second read)
• Ordinance 2025-03: Amend FY2025 operating budget (second read)
• Ordinance 2025-04: Create Finance and Auditor Selection Committee (first read)
• Consider approval of Senior Activity Center water intrusion repair

The Neptune Beach City Council adopted Ordinance 2025-01 banning beach fires and Ordinance 2025-02 on sand removal/beach digging, and approved Ordinance 2025-03 amending the FY2024-2025 budget. Council approved a $27,750 settlement of the FDEP Second Amended Consent Order, $83,875.20 for Beaches Town Center stormwater force main design, and a Crape Myrtle rehabilitation award to Rockaway Landscaping. Ordinance 2025-04 creating a Finance and Auditor Selection Committee passed first read 4-1, and Council directed a financial audit of the Senior Center and canceled a previously approved $7,500 tarp.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-01 banning beach fires, second and final read (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-02 relating to sand removal or beach digging, second and final read (4-1, Rogers no)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-03 amending the FY2024-2025 operating budget, second and final read (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-04 creating a Finance and Auditor Selection Committee, first read (4-1, Messinger no)
• Approved up to $27,750 to FDEP in settlement of the Second Amended Consent Order (5-0)
• Approved Beaches Town Center stormwater force main design services with Jones Edmunds, $83,875.20 (5-0)
• Approved award to Rockaway Landscaping for the Crape Myrtle Rehabilitation Project from the Tree Conservation Fund (5-0)
• Directed CFO financial audit of the Senior Center and Public Works to work on an ACON Construction proposal; canceled the $7,500 Senior Center tarp (5-0 each)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a special meeting, workshop, and town hall. They will consider a budget amendment ordinance, a photo enforcement services agreement, and several public works items. The workshop includes discussions on the FY 25-26 millage rate and the Penman Road Complete Streets project, with a town hall for public comments on that project.

• Ordinance 2025-03: Amends FY 2025 operating budget (first reading and public hearing)
• Resolution 2025-06: Approves photo enforcement services agreement (public hearing)
• Water Reclamation Facility Belt Filter Press Rehabilitation – Phase 2
• Stormwater Replacement Dump Truck
• Penman Road Complete Streets Improvement Project presentation and public comments

The City Council held a workshop meeting to discuss the FY 25-26 millage rate, with CFO Jaime Hernandez presenting possible rates based on estimated property taxable values. Mayor Bylund noted that no vote would be taken at this meeting. Public comments were heard regarding the Penman Road project, but no substantive decisions were made.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop

Police Officers' Retirement Board

The Neptune Beach Police Officers' Retirement Board is meeting quarterly to handle routine business: approving minutes and invoices, receiving investment and legal reports, and discussing a trustee resignation and a fee addendum. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of November 15, 2024, meeting minutes
• Ratification of warrants #96 and #97
• Quarterly investment reports from Dana Investments and Marine Institutional as of December 31, 2024
• Discussion of Kessler Topaz Meltzer fee addendum
• Consideration of Foster & Foster fee agreement and FPPTA conference attendance

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will hold a public meeting to consider two variance applications, discuss potential code changes regarding boats and RVs in yards, and review nonconforming lots and structures. The board will also hear committee reports and hold open discussion.

• V25-02: Variance for Linda A Olsen at 1703 Neptune Grove Drive W (RE 162716-0000) to reduce side yard setback for accessory structures and allow more than three accessory structures per lot in R-1 zoning.
• V25-03: Variance for Mitchell McCue at 1710 Florida Blvd (RE 162716-0000) to allow an accessory structure west of the principal structure and reduce front yard setback on Florida Blvd from 25 ft to 20 ft due to lot shape in R-1 zoning.
• Discussion of Section 16-118 regarding parking, storage, or use of major recreational equipment (boats/RVs) in yards.
• Review of Article XVIII on nonconforming lots, structures, uses, and signs.

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on two ordinances: one to ban beach fires and another to amend rules on sand removal or digging. The council will also consider approving Phase I of the City Hall interior renovation and will swear in two new police officers.

• Ordinance 2025-01: first reading and public hearing to ban beach fires (Chapter 7, Section 7-36)
• Ordinance 2025-02: first reading and public hearing to amend sand removal/digging rules (Chapter 7, Section 7-27)
• Consideration of approval of City Hall interior renovation – Phase I
• Swearing-in ceremony for Police Officers Jered L. Geis and Jason T. Walsh
• Approval of minutes from January 6, 21 (regular, special, workshop, town hall) meetings

The Neptune Beach City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2025-01, which bans beach fires, and Ordinance 2025-02, which restricts sand digging to holes no deeper than 18 inches. Both ordinances passed with amendments and will return for a second reading. The council also approved a City Hall interior renovation project.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-01 banning beach fires at first read (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-02 restricting sand digging to holes no deeper than 18 inches at first read (4-1)
• Approved City Hall Interior Renovation – Phase I (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 6, 21, and 21, 2025 meetings (5-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting, workshop, and town hall. The special meeting includes decisions on cleaning and video inspecting stormwater pipes, using surplus and fine/forfeiture funds for vehicle purchases, and appointing Community Development Board members. The workshop will discuss a proposed ordinance on beach sand removal and beach fires, a first-quarter budget report, and land development code changes for boats/RVs. The town hall is open for public comment.

• Approval of cleaning and video inspection of various stormwater pipes
• Request to use surplus sale funds and fines/forfeiture funds for vehicle purchase
• Resolution 2025-05 appointing members to the Community Development Board
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-01 amending beach sand removal and beach fire rules
• Budget Summary Report – First Quarter FY2024-2025

The City Council held a workshop and town hall meeting on January 21, 2025, but took no formal votes or decisions. The workshop discussed a proposed ordinance on beach sand removal and beach fires, and public comments covered parking, bollards, a plaque, the Senior Center, boats, and water system spending. The town hall was an open forum where residents spoke on boats/RVs and the vision plan, with no action taken.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop or town hall

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request (V25-01) from Hembree and Beatriz Nobles to allow an accessory structure (a 10' x 16' storage shed) to be placed 8 feet from the principal structure at 834 McCollum Circle, instead of the required 10 feet. Staff recommends approval, citing site constraints including a utility easement, steep slope, and HOA restrictions. The board will also discuss potential code changes regarding parking/storage of boats and RVs in yards, and set 2025 meeting dates.

• Variance V25-01: 834 McCollum Circle, reduce accessory structure setback from 10 ft to 8 ft (R-2 district)
• Code discussion: Sec. 27-335 parking/storage of major recreational equipment (boats/RVs)
• 2025 Community Development Board submission and meeting dates
• Staff recommends approval of variance V25-01

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will consider several resolutions and agreements, including a purchase and sale agreement with Marshpoint Properties Two, LLC, acceptance of a pedestrian bridge from FDOT, an interlocal agreement for CDBG funds, and a 911 user fee distribution with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. They will also elect a vice mayor and hear a special magistrate report on a dispute with a driver.

• Purchase and Sale Agreement with Marshpoint Properties Two, LLC
• Resolution 2025-01: Accept pedestrian bridge on Penmand Road (Bridge No. 724393) from FDOT
• Resolution 2025-02: Interlocal agreement with Jacksonville for CDBG funds FY 2025-2027
• Resolution 2025-03: Unsafe condition at 630 Atlantic Boulevard, prohibiting permits
• Agreement for 911 User Fee Distribution with Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

The City Council voted 5-0 to reject the Special Magistrate's recommendations in the Drivers vs. City of Neptune Beach case, which involved a proposed bed and breakfast. The Council also approved a $70,000 purchase and sale agreement for city right-of-way at Marshpoint Road and Florida Boulevard, and approved several resolutions including the CDBG interlocal agreement, CDB appointments, 911 fee agreement, and lobbying contract.

• Rejected Special Magistrate recommendations in Drivers vs. City (5-0)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for city right-of-way at Marshpoint Road and Florida Blvd for $70,000 (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-02, CDBG interlocal agreement with Jacksonville (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025-04, reappointing Greg Schwartzenberger and René Atayan to CDB, and appointing Lynda Padrta (5-0)
• Approved 911 user fee agreement with Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved lobbying services contract with The Southern Group (4-1)
• Elected Councilor Nia Livingston as Vice Mayor (5-0)