Ocean Ridge public meetings in 2024

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission is holding a special meeting to consider two items: a resolution amending the fee schedule for site plan review applications for minor development, and the second reading of two ordinances updating flood damage prevention and technical construction codes. Public comment is limited to items not on the agenda.

• Resolution 2024-18: Amending schedule of fees for site plan review applications for minor development
• Ordinance 2024-03: Updates to Chapter 66 regarding flood damage prevention
• Ordinance 2024-04: Updates to Chapter 67 regarding technical codes and construction standards

The Town Commission unanimously approved two ordinances on second reading updating flood damage prevention and technical construction codes. The consent agenda, including a resolution amending site plan review fees, was also approved 5-0. No public comments were made, and the meeting was procedural with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2024-18 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-03 on second reading (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-04 on second reading (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Ocean Ridge Board of Adjustment will consider two variance applications at its December 18, 2024 meeting. One is a second continuation of a request for a sun trellis setback at 26 Harbour Drive South, and the other is a new request to expand a grandfathered structure at 15 Tropical Dr. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its November 20, 2024 meeting.

• Approve minutes of November 20, 2024 meeting
• Variance request (2nd continuation) by Angel Darlene Johnston for sun trellis at 26 Harbour Drive South, seeking 2'6" setback instead of required 25'
• Variance request by Natalie Sweeney for property at 15 Tropical Dr. to allow expansion of a grandfathered structure that would increase noncompliance with zoning regulations

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean Ridge Planning & Zoning Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a development plan for 44 Bimini Cove Dr., discuss required Comprehensive Plan updates, and consider adopting the November 19, 2024 meeting minutes. Public comment is limited to items not on the agenda.

• Quasi-judicial hearing: Development Plan Review for 44 Bimini Cove Dr.
• Discussion of required Comprehensive Plan updates
• Adoption of minutes from November 19, 2024 meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the development plan review for 44 Bimini Cove Dr. with conditions, and adopted the November 19, 2024 minutes as amended. The board also approved draft comprehensive plan updates, including a new future land use designation, and agreed to advertise for a public hearing in January.

• Approved development plan for 44 Bimini Cove Dr. with staff conditions and drainage easement (5-0)
• Adopted November 19, 2024 minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved draft comp plan updates, including new future land use designation (5-0)
• Consensus to advertise for January public hearing on comp plan updates

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including final approval of an ordinance clarifying hedge and fence regulations, first reading of flood damage prevention and construction code updates, and additional funding for the N Ocean Blvd water main project. The agenda also includes consent items like minutes, a mosquito control contract, and a transportation master plan review, plus discussions on code enforcement and cash reserves.

• Ordinance 2024-02 (second reading) amending fence, wall, and hedge regulations
• Ordinances 2024-03 and 2024-04 (first reading) updating flood damage prevention and technical codes
• Emergency change order and additional funding for N Ocean Blvd water main project
• Approval of Clarke Mosquito contract for 2025
• Consideration of lien mitigation at 23 Coconut Lane

The Town Commission approved an emergency change order for the N Ocean Blvd project and authorized $101,704 in additional funding for the water main due to field directives. They also approved up to $325,000 for mill and overlay work as requested by FDOT. Several ordinances were adopted or advanced, and a request to mitigate liens at 23 Coconut Lane was denied.

• Approved emergency change order for N Ocean Blvd project (5-0)
• Authorized $101,704 additional funding for N Ocean Blvd water main (5-0)
• Approved mill and overlay up to $325,000 as requested by FDOT (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-02 on second reading (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-03 on first reading (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-04 on first reading (5-0)
• Denied mitigation of liens at 23 Coconut Lane (5-0)
• Approved closing Town Hall at noon on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve (5-0)

Special Magistrate

The Ocean Ridge Special Magistrate will hold a code enforcement hearing on December 3, 2024, to consider six cases. These include requests for extensions, expiration of orders, maintenance standards, a dog-on-beach citation, and two illegal parking citations. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the October 1, 2024 hearing.

• Case 2024-010: Ocean Ridge Yacht Club HOA Inc. requests extension for docks on property at 5600 N Ocean Blvd
• Case 2024-023: Ocean Ridge Family LLC cited for Sec. 67-118 (Expiration) at 20 Hudson Ave
• Case 2024-025: James P Cooksey cited for Sec. 67-174 (Maintenance and Appearance Standards) at 23 Coconut Lane
• Case 2024-026: Robert John Breen cited for dog on the beach (Sec. 62-28, first offense) on Old Ocean Blvd
• Cases 2024-027/028: Brian Michael Widrig cited twice for illegal parking (Sec. 54-2) on Old Ocean Blvd

Board of Adjustment

The Ocean Ridge Board of Adjustment will consider two variance applications at its November 20, 2024 meeting. One is a continuation for a sun trellis setback at 26 Harbour Drive South, and the other is for roof height and flat roof area at 5920 N Ocean Blvd. The board will also approve minutes from the October 16 meeting and set 2025 meeting dates.

• Continuation: variance for sun trellis at 26 Harbour Drive South to allow 2'6" setback from property line (relief of 22'6" from 25' required)
• Variance at 5920 N Ocean Blvd to allow second-floor tie beam height of 28' (limit is 24')
• Variance at 5920 N Ocean Blvd to increase usable flat roof area from 14' to 16'
• Approval of October 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2025 meeting dates

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean Ridge Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider approving the October 15, 2024 minutes, set 2025 meeting dates, and review proposed updates to Chapters 66 and 67 regarding flood damage prevention and technical construction codes. The board will also hold a workshop discussion on required Comprehensive Plan updates. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes for items not on the agenda.

• Approval of October 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2025 meeting dates
• Review updates to Chapters 66 and 67 (flood damage prevention, technical codes)
• Workshop discussion on required Comprehensive Plan updates

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 4, 2024, with a consent agenda that includes accepting grant agreements for the purchase of the Priest and Eder properties, adopting the 2025 meeting dates, budget calendar, holiday calendar, and a revised personnel handbook. The regular agenda includes appointing two alternate positions to the Planning & Zoning Commission and a first reading of an ordinance to clarify hedge and fence regulations. The meeting also includes public comment and staff reports.

• Accept grant agreement with Florida Conservation Trust for Priest property purchase, not to exceed $1,054,427
• Accept grant agreement with DEP for Eder property purchase, up to $200,000
• Approve Resolution 2024-16 supporting countywide transportation plan
• Approve Resolution 2024-17 adopting 2024 Palm Beach County Local Mitigation Strategy
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-02 amending fence, wall, and hedge regulations

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission approved the agenda as amended, adopted the consent agenda, and passed Ordinance 2024-02 on first reading to clarify hedge and fence regulations. They also authorized up to $20,000 for a generator hood replacement and appointed two alternate Planning & Zoning Commissioners.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes, calendars, and grant agreements (5-0)
• Appointed Polly Joa and Jason Sutherland as alternate Planning & Zoning Commissioners (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-02 on first reading (5-0)
• Authorized up to $20,000 for generator hood replacement (5-0)

General

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the water main project. The agenda includes public comment and commissioner comments, but the only substantive item is the water main project discussion.

• Water Main Project Discussion

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission held a special meeting on October 21, 2024, and took one substantive action: it authorized staff to negotiate a contract for most of the completion of the Inlet Cay Drive water main project, up to $300,000, with results to be brought back for further preparation using the fiscal year water project budget. The motion passed 5-0. The commission also reached a consensus to allow political signs until the election, following a discussion about sign code enforcement.

• Authorized staff to negotiate completion of Inlet Cay Drive water main project up to $300,000 (5-0)
• Consensus to allow political signs until the election

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Board of Adjustment will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, select a chair and vice chair, and decide on a variance request. The variance would allow a sun trellis at 26 Harbour Drive South to be located 2'6" from the property line, instead of the required 25' setback, a relief of 22'6".

• Variance request by Angel Darlene Johnston for 26 Harbour Drive South to reduce setback for sun trellis from 25' to 2'6"
• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2024, May 17, 2023, and April 19, 2023 meetings
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Planning & Zoning Commission will hold quasi-judicial hearings on development plan reviews for 6726 N Ocean Blvd and 113 Island Dr. S, and will review proposed ordinances on flood management, seawalls, and fence/wall/hedge regulations. The board will also introduce required Comprehensive Plan updates. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes for non-agenda items.

• Development Plan Review for 6726 N Ocean Blvd
• Development Plan Review for 113 Island Dr. S
• Proposed Flood Management Program Ordinances
• Proposed Seawall Ordinance
• Proposed cleanup/clarification of Sec. 64-44 (fences, walls, hedges)

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission will meet on October 7, 2024, to approve several key items, including a 2024-2027 police union contract, a professional services agreement with a lobbying firm, and an extension of the N Ocean Blvd water main project. The meeting will also include updates on town finances, employee policies, and election preparations.

• Approve 2024-2027 Agreement with Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association
• Approval of Professional Services Agreement with TSE Consulting, LLC, for Lobbyist and Consulting Services
• Extension of N Ocean Blvd Water Main Project to include installation on River Dr from N Ocean Blvd to Inlet Cay
• Approval of Resolution No. 2024-14: Appointing Palm Beach County Canvassing Board for 2025 Municipal Election
• Approval of FY 2024 and 2025 Audit engagement

Town Commission

The Town Commission is holding a special magistrate code enforcement hearing. The only case on the agenda is an alleged violation for working without a permit at a condominium unit on North Ocean Boulevard. The meeting also includes approval of the previous hearing's minutes.

• Case 2024-022: Aiva Rozenberga Drummond, 6520 N Ocean Blvd #35, cited for working without a permit (violation 67-51 and FBC 105.1)

General

The Town Commission is holding a special budget meeting to adopt the final FY 2024/2025 budget and millage rate. The proposed millage rate of 5.4000 exceeds the rolled-back rate of 4.9271 by 10%, requiring a public hearing. The commission will vote on three resolutions to adopt the millage, the budget, and capital project fund re-appropriations.

• Public hearing on FY 2024/2025 final budget and millage rate
• Proposed millage rate 5.4000, exceeding rolled-back rate 4.9271 by 10%
• Resolution 2024-11: Adoption of final millage rate
• Resolution 2024-12: Adoption of final budget
• Resolution 2024-13: Updating and re-appropriating capital projects fund

The Town Commission adopted the final FY 2024/2025 budget and millage rate of 5.4000, which is 10% above the rolled-back rate of 4.9271. The budget was approved at $13,506,409 after a correction. The commission also approved a resolution updating and re-appropriating funds for the Capital Projects Fund.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-11 setting final millage rate at 5.4000 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-12 approving final FY25 budget of $13,506,409 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-13 updating and re-appropriating Capital Projects Fund (4-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean Ridge Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a development plan review for 5920 N Ocean Blvd. They will also discuss potential landscaping requirements for walls fronting the right-of-way and recommend minimum/maximum seawall heights. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the July 16, 2024 minutes.

• Quasi-judicial hearing: Development Plan Review for 5920 N Ocean Blvd
• Discussion: wall landscaping coverage percentage requirements
• Discussion: recommended minimum/maximum seawall heights
• Adoption of July 16, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the Development Plan Review for 5920 N Ocean Blvd, subject to staff conditions and modifications to the drain field. The board also discussed landscaping requirements for walls and seawall heights, with the attorney to draft an ordinance. No public comment was received.

• Approved Development Plan Review for 5920 N Ocean Blvd with conditions (3-0)
• Adopted minutes of July 16, 2024 (3-0)
• Discussed landscaping requirements for walls; consensus to clean up ROW hedges language
• Discussed seawall heights; attorney to draft ordinance with dock dimensions

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission will hold a public hearing on the tentative FY 2024/2025 budget and proposed millage rate of 5.400, which is 10% higher than the rolled-back rate. They will also consider resolutions to adopt the tentative millage rate and budget, and discuss appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission and a development order for 21 Hudson Ave. The meeting includes presentations, announcements, and consent agenda items.

• Public hearing on tentative FY25 budget and millage rate of 5.400 (higher than rolled-back rate of 4.9271)
• Resolution No. 2024-08: Adoption of Tentative Millage Rate for FY 2024/2025
• Resolution No. 2024-09: Adoption of Tentative Budget for FY 2024/2025
• Discussion of appointment of two Planning & Zoning Commission positions
• Approval of Planning & Zoning Development Order for 21 Hudson Ave.

The Town Commission unanimously approved the tentative FY 2024/2025 budget and millage rate of 5.400, which is 10% above the rolled-back rate. They also denied a six-month extension for a development order at 21 Hudson Ave., promoted an alternate member to the Planning & Zoning Commission, and approved several consent agenda items including the selection of a lobbyist.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-08: tentative millage rate of 5.400 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-09: tentative FY25 budget (5-0)
• Denied 6-month extension for development order at 21 Hudson Ave. (5-0)
• Moved Alternate Member Sleety to full member of Planning & Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, July revenue/expenditure report, and lobbyist selection (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-10: budget amendments for FY 2023-2024 (5-0)

General

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission is holding a regular meeting on September 9, 2024, at 4:00 PM. The main substantive item is a workshop discussion of the draft budget packet. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, public comment, and commissioner comments.

• Workshop agenda item: Draft Budget Packet

The Town Commission held a budget workshop and agreed to eliminate a part-time building department position and reduce special legal counsel funding, lowering both budget items to $59,999. The motion passed 5-0. They also scheduled the Final Budget Hearing for September 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

• Eliminated part-time building department position and reduced special legal counsel to $59,999 (5-0)
• Scheduled Final Budget Hearing for September 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Special Magistrate

The Town of Ocean Ridge Special Magistrate will conduct a code-enforcement hearing to review three cases involving alleged violations of town ordinances. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person at Town Hall Commission Chambers.

• Case 2024-008: Michael Dubose, 9 Ocean Ave, alleged violations of multiple town codes including zoning and building regulations
• Case 2024-016: Janine Gauthier, 5000 N Ocean Blvd G20, cited for no-parking violation on Old Ocean Blvd
• Case 2024-019: Cynthia L. Ley, 4528 Pine Hollow Dr, Tampa, cited for first-offense animal-on-the-beach violation at 6100 block of Nob on the Beach

The Special Magistrate found Michael Dubose in violation of building and code sections at 9 Ocean Avenue, ordering compliance within 30 days for one section and 180 days for others, with $100 per day fines for non-compliance. Administrative costs of $173.21 were assessed. Two parking/animal citations were dismissed.

• Adopted August 6, 2024 minutes
• Found violations at 9 Ocean Ave (FBC 105.1, 66-29, 67-174(a)(1), 67-51)
• Ordered compliance with 66-29 within 30 days or $100/day fine
• Ordered compliance with 67-174(a)(1), 67-51, FBC 105.1 within 180 days or $100/day fine
• Assessed $173.21 administrative costs payable in 30 days
• Dismissed parking citation (Case 2024-016) based on testimony
• Dismissed animal-on-beach citation (Case 2024-019)

Special Magistrate

The Town of Ocean Ridge Special Magistrate will convene a code-enforcement hearing to review six active cases involving alleged violations of town ordinances. The cases include unpermitted work, parking violations, and beach rules at properties across Ocean Ridge and nearby areas.

• Case 2024-010: Ocean Ridge Yacht Club HOA cited for common-area violations at 5600 N Ocean Blvd
• Case 2024-011: Linear Allocation IV LLC cited for violations at 15 Harbour Dr N in Ridge Harbour Estates LT 24
• Case 2024-012: Ian Goldbaum cited for violations at 6 Sabal Island in McCormick Mile LT 6
• Case 2024-013: Donald H. Tracey cited for third-offense construction-site parking at 17 Ocean Ave
• Case 2024-015: CPI Real Estate Inc cited for working without a permit at 5019 N Ocean Blvd in Palm Beach Shore Acres

The Special Magistrate heard six code enforcement cases, ordering compliance and fines for violations including unsafe docks, unpermitted work, and parking. The most consequential decision required the Ocean Ridge Yacht Club to repair or replace docks within 120 days and pay $173.47 in costs. Other cases resulted in fines and compliance deadlines for various property owners.

• Ordered Ocean Ridge Yacht Club to repair/replace docks within 120 days, pay $173.47 costs (Case 2024-010)
• Granted 30-day compliance for Linear Allocation IV LLC, $100/day fine if not compliant, $173.47 costs (Case 2024-011)
• Ordered Jan Goldbaum to obtain building permit within 30 days or face $50/day fine, $172.97 costs (Case 2024-012)
• Fined Donald H. Tracey $100 for construction site parking, $164 costs (Case 2024-013)
• Assessed $164 costs against CPI Real Estate Inc for work without permit, violation complied (Case 2024-015)
• Fined Eric J Hochstadt for animal on beach, $164 costs, $25/day if not paid (Case 2024-017)

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission is meeting to consider a professional services agreement with Node0 IT Professionals for managed IT services starting October 1, 2024, and a resolution authorizing the town manager to exchange a utility easement at 8 Sabal Island Drive for a new one at 9 Sabal Island Drive. The agenda also includes consent items such as minutes approval, employee benefits, insurance renewal, and the June financial report, plus a presentation on the FY 2022-2023 financial audit.

• Professional services agreement with Node0 IT Professionals for managed IT services (no dollar amount listed)
• Resolution 2024-07 authorizing quit-claim deed exchange for utility easement at 8/9 Sabal Island Drive
• FY 2022-2023 financial audit presentation
• Accept and authorize employee benefits for FY 25
• Property liability and worker's compensation insurance renewal for FY 25

The Town Commission approved the consent agenda 5-0, which included adopting July meeting minutes, FY25 employee benefits, property liability and workers' compensation insurance renewal, the June revenue and expenditure report, a professional services agreement with Node0 IT Professionals for managed IT services, and a resolution authorizing the town manager to execute a quit-claim deed in exchange for a new utility easement at 9 Sabal Island Drive. The meeting also included a financial audit presentation with no deficiencies found, public comments, and staff reports.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, benefits, insurance, financial report, IT services agreement, and easement resolution (5-0)
• Adopted minutes of July 1, 2024 regular and special meetings
• Accepted and authorized FY25 employee benefits
• Accepted and approved FY25 property liability and workers' compensation insurance renewal
• Approved June revenue and expenditure report
• Authorized professional services agreement with Node0 IT Professionals for managed IT services
• Approved Resolution 2024-07 authorizing quit-claim deed for utility easement exchange at 9 Sabal Island Drive

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss several administrative items, including a compensation and classification study, insurance renewals, and a preliminary budget draft. These are workshop discussion items, meaning no final decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Presentation of Compensation and Classification study
• General Liability and Workers’ Comp Insurance Renewals with PGIT for FY23
• Employee benefit renewals for FY 25
• Preliminary Budget Draft 4

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission is holding a special meeting and budget workshop. They will consider accepting the FY23 audit report, award a banking services contract to TD Bank, and continue discussions on the proposed FY25 budget and code enforcement services.

• Acceptance of FY23 Audit Report
• Resolution 2024-06: Award banking services RFP to TD Bank, NA
• Continued discussion on proposed FY25 budget
• Discussion of code enforcement services

The Commission accepted the FY23 Audit Report, noting the only deficiency was late submission with no financial penalty. It adopted Resolution 2024-06 awarding banking services to TD Bank, NA, following three fraud incidents in two years. The Commission also reached consensus on a Code Enforcement contract not exceeding $40,000 per year and agreed to return the Building Official's leased vehicle.

• Accepted FY23 Audit Report (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-06 awarding banking services to TD Bank (5-0)
• Consensus to include Code Enforcement services in Hy-Byrd contract not to exceed $40,000/year
• Consensus to return and end lease for Building Official vehicle
• Consensus to change August 5, 2024 Budget Workshop time to 3:00 p.m.

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean Ridge Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss and possibly decide on three policy items: how much to charge for plan review if the Town Commission doesn't require full permit fees upfront, how long contractors have to respond to review comments before a permit is voided, and how to stage new construction on narrow streets. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting. No public hearings or rezonings are on the agenda.

• Discussion on percentage of permit fee to charge for plan review if full amount not collected upfront
• Discussion on comment response period for building permits before null/void
• Discussion on staging process for new construction, especially on exceptionally small streets
• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2024 regular meeting

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will hold a revised code enforcement hearing to address specific property violations. The meeting includes the adoption of minutes from the April 2, 2024, meeting.

• Case No. 2024-006: Violation regarding required outdoor pool barriers at 23 Coconut Lane
• Case No. 2024-009: Code enforcement hearing regarding both properties at 5015 Old Ocean
• Approval of April 2, 2024, meeting minutes

The Special Magistrate heard two code enforcement cases. In Case 2024-006, the owner of 22 Coconut Lane was ordered to apply for a building permit for a permanent pool barrier by July 12, 2024, and complete installation by August 2, 2024, or face a $250 per day fine. In Case 2024-009, the property owner at 5015 Old Ocean was ordered to remove boarded windows by August 2, 2024, or face a $100 per day fine, and to remove obstructions/encroachments from the right-of-way by July 5, 2024, or face a $250 per day fine. Administrative costs of $172.97 were assessed in each case. The minutes of the April 2, 2024 hearing were adopted.

• Ordered pool barrier permit application by July 12, 2024, and installation by August 2, 2024, or $250/day fine (Case 2024-006)
• Assessed $172.97 administrative costs in Case 2024-006
• Ordered removal of boarded windows by August 2, 2024, or $100/day fine (Case 2024-009)
• Ordered removal of right-of-way obstructions by July 5, 2024, or $250/day fine (Case 2024-009)
• Assessed $172.97 administrative costs in Case 2024-009
• Adopted minutes of April 2, 2024 hearing

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission is meeting to consider routine items, including approving a contract renewal with WastePro for waste services and setting rates for fiscal years 2025-2029, and renewing a contract with HyByrd Inspections for building department services. The agenda also includes proclamations, a presentation on ethics, and approval of minutes and financial reports. Most items are procedural or routine, with no major policy changes or public hearings listed.

• Consider approval of WastePro contract renewal and contracted rates for FY 25-29
• Approve renewal of contract with HyByrd Inspections for building department and community development services
• Adopt minutes of June 3, 2024 regular meeting
• May revenue and expenditure report
• Proclamations for KidsFit Jamathon and Betty Bingham's 95th birthday

The Town Commission approved a five-year WastePro contract renewal with an annual increase based on CPI not to exceed 5% per year, and renewed the contract with HyByrd Inspections for building and community development services. Both motions passed 5-0. The meeting also included proclamations, public comments, and staff reports, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved WastePro contract renewal with CPI-based annual increase capped at 5% (5-0)
• Approved HyByrd Inspections contract renewal for building and community development services (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 3, 2024 minutes and May revenue/expenditure report (5-0)

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission will hold a special meeting to review the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget presented by Town Manager Lynne Ladner. The meeting is procedural with no specific decisions listed beyond the budget presentation.

The Town Commission held a special meeting to review the proposed FY25 budget. They set the maximum millage rate for the FY24/25 budget at 6.0 mils (5-0). They also scheduled a budget workshop for July 25 at 11 a.m. and discussed various budget items, including a consensus to move the paving plan line item to capital and to remove the town logo shirts item.

• Set maximum millage rate at 6.0 mils for FY24/25 (5-0)
• Scheduled budget workshop for July 25 at 11 a.m.
• Consensus to move paving plan line item to capital
• Consensus to remove town logo shirts line item
• Consensus to schedule budget workshop (later changed to July 25)

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, financial reports, and several contracts. Key decisions include a contract with Axon Enterprise and awarding a banking services contract, plus a preliminary Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda is largely procedural with no major public hearings or rezonings.

• Approve Axon Enterprise Contract
• Award contract for Banking Services
• Preliminary Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Annual Maintenance Spending
• Designation of Voting Delegate to Palm Beach County League of Cities
• Appointment of Planning & Zoning Board Member

The Town Commission approved several contracts and appointments. It approved the Axon Enterprise contract for tasers, awarded banking services to TD Bank, and appointed Fady Khairallah as Planning and Zoning Member and Neal Sigety as Alternate. The commission also approved annual maintenance projects and set a budget workshop for July 1 at 12:30 p.m.

• Approved Axon Enterprise contract for tasers (4-0)
• Awarded banking services contract to TD Bank (4-0)
• Appointed Fady Khairallah as Planning and Zoning Member (4-0)
• Appointed Neal Sigety as Alternate Planning and Zoning Member (4-0)
• Approved annual maintenance projects (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May minutes and April financial report (4-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Cassidy as voting delegate to Palm Beach County League of Cities (4-0)
• Consensus to change July 1 budget meeting start time to 12:30 p.m.

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean Ridge Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on May 21, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Town Hall Meeting Chambers. The body will adopt minutes from the previous meeting, select a new chair and vice chair, and conduct a quasi-judicial hearing on a development plan review for 3 Hudson Avenue.

• Adopt minutes of April 16, 2024, regular meeting
• Select new chair and vice chair for the commission
• Quasi-judicial hearing on development plan review for 3 Hudson Avenue

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Development Plan Review for 3 Hudson Avenue with conditions, including requirements for landscaping and hedges. The board also selected new leadership and prioritized assignments from the Town Commission. The meeting was otherwise routine with no public comment.

• Approved Development Plan Review for 3 Hudson Avenue with conditions (4-0)
• Selected P. Shields Ferber as Chair and Kenneth Kaleel as Vice Chair
• Adopted minutes of April 16, 2024 regular meeting (3-0)
• Agreed to have staff prepare reports on first 3 of 14 Town Commission assignments for July meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 10:03 a.m. (4-0)

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission is holding a workshop to discuss a wide range of policy items, many carried over from January 2023. Topics include seawall height requirements, landscaping and tree protection, parking regulations, drainage master planning, and potential changes to zoning and permit fees. No formal votes are expected; this is a discussion session.

• Develop an ordinance for minimum seawall height and raising seawalls with major improvements
• Create a Master Drainage Plan for road and drainage improvements
• Review zoning for RMM (5 units/acre) and RHM (10 units/acre) districts, many properties non-conforming
• Examine all permit fees, including surety bond or LOC for demolition
• Discuss 50% substantial improvement rule for AE flood zones

The Town Commission held a workshop and directed the Planning & Zoning Board to focus on a list of topics, including a master drainage plan, permit fees, building permit process changes, parking regulations, landscaping requirements, seawall height rules, and zoning clarifications. No formal decisions were made; the items were assigned for future discussion and potential ordinance development.

• Assigned P&Z board to develop a Master Drainage Plan (5-0)
• Assigned P&Z board to review permit fees and surety bond requirements (5-0)
• Assigned P&Z board to study building permit expiration and review process (5-0)
• Assigned P&Z board to review on-street parking regulations (5-0)
• Assigned P&Z board to develop seawall height ordinance (5-0)
• Assigned P&Z board to clarify 50% substantial improvement rule (5-0)
• Assigned P&Z board to update landscaping and tree ordinance (5-0)
• Assigned P&Z board to update sign code with Town Attorney (5-0)

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission is holding its regular meeting on May 6, 2024, with a mix of routine approvals and several notable items. The commission will consider a street name change, a lien mitigation at 23 Coconut Lane, and a resolution to publish town notices online instead of in a newspaper. They will also appoint new members to the Planning & Zoning and Board of Adjustment, and conduct a performance evaluation of the Town Manager.

• Consideration of street name change
• Consideration of mitigation of lien at 23 Coconut Lane
• Approval of Resolution 2024-04 to publish town notices on a website instead of newspaper
• Appointments to Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Adjustment
• Approval of purchase of 500-gallon sub-base tank for generator at Coconut Pump Station

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission holds a goals-setting workshop to review progress on FY24 carryover goals and discuss new priorities for FY25. Commissioners and staff will review updates on security, lighting, permitting, and training before adjourning.

Board of Adjustment

The Ocean Ridge Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from the 15-foot minimum side-yard setback for a property at 5920 N Ocean Blvd, seeking approval for a 5'9" setback (a 9'3" variance). The board will also approve minutes from three prior meetings and set its 2024 meeting dates.

• Variance request by Helen Asir for 5920 N Ocean Blvd to reduce required side-yard setback from 15' to 5'9"
• Approval of minutes from April 19, 2022, February 15, 2023, and March 15, 2023 meetings
• Approval of 2024 Board of Adjustment meeting dates

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean Ridge Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing to review a development plan for 3 Hudson Ave. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Quasi-judicial hearing: Development Plan Review for 3 Hudson Ave.
• Adoption of minutes from March 26, 2024 meeting

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission is holding a special meeting to consider and potentially approve a proposal from Evergreen Solutions, LLC. The agenda includes public comment and commissioner comments, but the only substantive item is this proposal approval.

• Approval of Proposal from Evergreen Solutions, LLC

The Town Commission approved the April 3 proposal from Evergreen Solutions, LLC for a compensation study, with a 5-0 vote. Discussion included costs, a policy for overtime, and reclassification of exempt and non-exempt employees. Commissioner Cassidy raised a concern about Town Manager Ladner serving as project manager, which was addressed. No public comments were made.

• Approved Evergreen Solutions, LLC April 3 proposal for compensation study (5-0)

Special Magistrate

The Ocean Ridge Special Magistrate will hold a code enforcement hearing on April 2, 2024. The agenda includes approval of the March 5, 2024 minutes and one case: an alleged construction abandonment violation at 113 Island Dr. S. The property owner is 113 Island Dr. LLC.

• Case No. 2024-004: 113 Island Dr. LLC, 113 Island Dr. S, Ocean Ridge, FL 33435
• Violation: 67-12 Construction Abandonment
• Approval of March 5, 2024 minutes

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean Ridge Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing to review a development plan for a property at 69 Spanish River Dr. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approving minutes and public comment.

• Quasi-Judicial Hearing: Development Plan Review for 69 Spanish River Dr

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The body will consider a second reading of a zoning amendment to allow steeper pitched roofs, approve a contract for FDOT-required bridge repairs, and adopt routine reports including minutes and financial statements. The meeting also includes a proclamation presentation and public comment.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-01 to amend zoning code for pitched roof exceptions
• Approval of contract with Murray Logan for FDOT-required bridge repairs
• Approval of rate increase for Special Magistrate with Davis & Associates, P.A
• Adoption of January 2024 Revenue & Expense Report
• Resolution 2024-01 condemning hate-motivated crimes and discrimination

The Town Commission unanimously approved Ordinance 2024-01 on second reading, adding a special design exception for pitched roofs with a minimum 3:12 pitch in single-family residential districts. The consent agenda, including the reaffirmation of a discrimination condemnation resolution and a contract for FDOT-required bridge repairs, was also approved 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included announcements, public comment, and staff reports.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-01 allowing special design exception for pitched roofs (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including discrimination condemnation resolution and bridge repair contract (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)