Ocean Ridge public meetings in 2025

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Planning & Zoning Commission will hold quasi-judicial hearings on development plan reviews for two properties, discuss three non-conforming lots in the RSE district, and review architectural changes at a North Ocean Boulevard address. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment.

• Quasi-judicial hearing: Development Plan Review - 25 Sabal Island Dr.
• Quasi-judicial hearing: Development Plan Review - 62 Harbour Dr. N
• Discussion of three non-conforming lots in the RSE district
• Discussion of architectural changes at 6855 N Ocean Blvd

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the development plan for a new single-family home at 25 Sabal Island Dr with conditions (5-0). The quasi-judicial hearing for 62 Harbour Dr N was continued to the next monthly meeting to address engineer comments and seawall issues. The board also discussed architectural changes at 6855 N Ocean Blvd and non-conforming lots, deferring both to January.

• Approved development plan for 25 Sabal Island Dr with conditions (5-0)
• Continued quasi-judicial hearing for 62 Harbour Dr N to next monthly meeting (5-0)
• Adopted minutes of November 18, 2025, with correction (5-0)
• Approved amended agenda (5-0)

Special Magistrate

The Ocean Ridge Special Magistrate will hold a code enforcement hearing on December 2, 2025, to address four cases involving property maintenance, construction duration, and other violations. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and consideration of an extension request from the Ocean Ridge Yacht Club HOA. No other business is listed.

• Case 2024-010: Ocean Ridge Yacht Club HOA Inc. requests extension of order for property at 5600 N Ocean Blvd
• Case 2025-058: Patricia Scanlan & Patrick F Scanlan Residuary Trust cited for maintenance standards (Sec 67-174, FBC R4501.17) at 11 Coconut Ln
• Case 2025-065: Ara & Mari Garibian Trust cited for construction commencement/duration violation (Sec 67-52) at 118 Marlin Dr
• Case 2025-066: Stomel Family Trust cited for violation of Sec 64-77 (A) & (E) at 25 Sabal Island
• Approval of October 7, 2025 minutes

The Special Magistrate adopted the October 7, 2025 minutes and heard four code enforcement cases. The most consequential decision was ordering the owners of 11 Coconut Lane to comply with maintenance and building code standards within 30 days or face a $250 per day fine, plus $174.73 in administrative costs. The magistrate also granted a six-month extension for the Ocean Ridge Yacht Club dock repairs, dismissed a construction time-limit case against the Garibians, and ordered the Stomel Family Trust to remove floating docks at 25 Sabal Island within 45 days or pay $100 per day.

• Adopted October 7, 2025 minutes as submitted
• Granted 6-month extension for Ocean Ridge Yacht Club dock repairs, corrected date to June 1, 2026
• Found violation at 11 Coconut Ln; ordered compliance in 30 days or $250/day fine plus $174.73 costs
• Dismissed construction time-limit case at 118 Marlin Dr; owners to monitor Feb 23, 2026 permit deadline
• Found violation at 25 Sabal Island; ordered floating dock removal in 45 days or $100/day fine plus $174.44 costs

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission will meet on December 1, 2025, to adopt minutes, approve financials, and ratify an emergency contract for Phase 1 watermain repairs. They will also consider a zoning ordinance incentivizing public easements and a Unity of Title approval for 50 Coconut Ln.

• Ratification of Emergency Contract for Repair - Phase 1 Watermain
• Approval of Resolution 2025-23: State Revolving Fund Loan Program application
• Approval of Unity of Title - 50 Coconut Ln
• Approval of Ordinance 2025-07: Zoning bonus program for public easements in RSF districts
• Adoption of Minutes of the November 3, 2025, Regular Meeting

The Town Commission approved Ordinance 2025-07 on first reading, which creates a zoning bonus program allowing increased floor area ratio for single-family properties in exchange for public easements. The approval includes requested revisions such as a clarifying preamble, periodic reports, and tightened transferability provisions. The consent agenda was also approved unanimously, including the ratification of an emergency watermain repair contract.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-07 on first reading with modifications (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including emergency watermain repair contract (5-0)
• Approved unity of title for 50 Coconut Lane (5-0)
• Agenda amended to add commissioner discussion points (3-2)

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean Ridge Planning & Zoning Commission will hold quasi-judicial hearings on development plan reviews for 103 Bonito Dr. (continued) and 16 Tropical Dr., and discuss a FAR easement incentive for single-family residential districts. The board will also approve 2026 meeting dates and adopt October minutes.

• Quasi-judicial hearing: Development Plan Review - 103 Bonito Dr. (continuation)
• Quasi-judicial hearing: Development Plan Review - 16 Tropical Dr.
• Discussion: FAR Easement Incentive Single Family Residential District
• Approval of 2026 Meeting Dates
• Adopt Minutes of October 21, 2025 Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a development plan for a new single-family home at 16 Tropical Dr. with conditions related to landscaping, drainage, and easements, to be satisfied during the building permit process. The Commission also approved a proposed ordinance creating a floor area ratio (FAR) incentive for single-family residential properties that grant utility and drainage easements to the town, forwarding it to the Town Commission. The hearing for 103 Bonito Dr. was continued because the applicant had not contacted town staff as requested.

• Approved development plan for 16 Tropical Dr. with conditions (5-0)
• Approved FAR easement incentive ordinance, forwarded to Town Commission (5-0)
• Continued quasi-judicial hearing for 103 Bonito Dr. (5-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (5-0)
• Adopted minutes of October 21, 2025 (5-0)

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, setting 2026 meeting dates and holidays, and reviewing September financials. They will also discuss and potentially approve a vendor for wind mitigation window and door replacement at the Police HQ/Town Hall, and consider beach access repairs. Several announcements cover upcoming elections and holiday closures.

• Approval of vendor for window & door replacement at Police HQ/Town Hall (DEM wind mitigation project)
• Beach access repairs and replacements discussion
• Adopt minutes of October 6, 2025 meeting
• Approval of 2026 Town Commission meeting dates and holidays
• September financials review

Town Commission

The Town Commission is holding a workshop to discuss progress on capital and strategic priorities, including the Cleanwater watermain replacement program, stormwater drainage and pollutant reduction, and townwide infrastructure readiness. They will also review financing strategies for future capital projects and seek policy direction. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Cleanwater - Watermain Replacement Program
• Stormwater - Drainage and Pollutant Reduction
• Townwide Infrastructure Readiness
• Financing strategies for capital projects

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean Ridge Planning & Zoning Commission will hold quasi-judicial hearings on three development plan reviews: a continuation for 6470 N Ocean, and new reviews for 92 Island Dr. S and 103 Bonito Dr. The board will also consider adopting the minutes from its September 16, 2025 meeting. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes for items not on the agenda.

• Quasi-judicial hearing: Development Plan Review - 6470 N Ocean (continuation)
• Quasi-judicial hearing: Development Plan Review - 92 Island Dr. S
• Quasi-judicial hearing: Development Plan Review - 103 Bonito Dr.
• Adopt minutes of September 16, 2025 meeting

Special Magistrate

The Ocean Ridge Special Magistrate will hold a code enforcement hearing on October 7, 2025, to address two parking violations. The cases involve Hertz Vehicles LLC for parking on Old Ocean Blvd and Germain Antonio Flores Oyuela for parking on a vacant lot at 7 Sabal Island Dr. The meeting will also include approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Case 2025-062: Hertz Vehicles LLC, citation for no parking as posted (Sec 54-2) at Old Ocean Blvd
• Case 2025-064: Flores Oyuela Germain Antonio, citation for parking on a vacant lot (Sec 54-2) at 7 Sabal Island Dr
• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2025 meeting

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission will meet on October 6, 2025, to discuss and vote on several items, including the adoption of the 2025 Evaluation and Appraisal Report amendments to the town’s Comprehensive Plan and a resolution requesting $600,000 in state funding for the Midtown A1A Water Line Distribution Project (Phase 2). The meeting will also include routine approvals, contract renewals, and announcements such as the upcoming municipal election and a blood drive event.

• Adopt 2025 Evaluation and Appraisal Report amendments to the Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance 2025-01)
• Request $600,000 state funding for Midtown A1A Water Line Distribution Project (Phase 2) (Resolution 2025-21)
• Renew Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management contract with rate increase
• Renew TSE Consulting LLC lobbying services contract
• Approve Gun Range MOU with the Town of Gulf Stream

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a development plan review for 6470 N Ocean and discuss RSE non-conforming parcels. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July 8, 2025, and public comment.

• Quasi-judicial hearing: Development Plan Review - 6470 N Ocean
• Discussion of RSE Non-Conforming Parcels
• Adoption of minutes from July 8, 2025 meeting

General

The Town Commission will adopt the final millage rate for fiscal year 2025/2026, which is 5.400—an 8.08% increase over the rolled-back rate of 4.9961. It will also adopt the final budget and re-appropriate funds for capital projects.

• Final millage rate set at 5.400 (8.08% higher than rolled-back rate of 4.9961)
• Adoption of Final Budget for FY2025/2026 (Resolution 2025-18)
• Adoption of Final Millage Rate for FY2025/2026 (Resolution 2025-17)
• Updating and re-appropriating funds for Capital Projects Fund (Resolution 2025-19)
• Public comment and commissioner discussion on millage rate and budget

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission is holding its regular meeting on September 8, 2025. The main item is a second-reading vote on Ordinance 2025-04, which would increase the town manager's purchasing authority from $10,000 to $25,000 and update purchasing rules. The commission will also consider a lien reduction/waiver for a property at 113 Island Dr. S and a generator replacement for the Tropical Pump Station. Several consent agenda items include insurance coverage, an audit agreement, and the July 2025 financial report.

• Ordinance 2025-04 (second reading) to raise town manager's purchasing authority from $10,000 to $25,000
• Consideration of reduction/waiver of lien and daily fine for 113 Island Dr. S
• Tropical Pump Station generator replacement
• FY 2026 insurance coverage with Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust (governmental and workers' comp)
• FY 2025 annual audit engagement with Nowlen, Holt & Miner, P.A.

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission will hold its first public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, including a proposed millage rate increase. The tentative millage rate of 5.400 mils exceeds the rolled-back rate by 8.08%, and the final budget hearing is scheduled for September 15, 2025.

• Resolution 2025-13: Adoption of Tentative Millage Rate for FY 2025/2026 (5.400 mils, 8.08% higher than rolled-back rate)
• Resolution 2025-15: Adoption of Tentative Budget for FY 2025-2026
• Second/final budget hearing set for September 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM

The Town Commission unanimously approved a tentative millage rate of 5.4 mills for FY 2025/2026, which is 8.08% higher than the rolled-back rate of 4.9961. The commission also approved the tentative budget of $14,808,349, a 9.6% increase over last year, primarily due to capital project expenditures. A final public hearing on the budget is scheduled for September 15, 2025.

• Approved tentative millage rate of 5.4 mills (5-0)
• Approved tentative FY 2025/2026 budget of $14,808,349 (5-0)
• Scheduled final budget hearing for September 15, 2025 at 5:15 p.m.

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission is holding a special magistrate code enforcement hearing on September 2, 2025, to hear seven cases involving alleged violations of town ordinances. Most cases involve parking violations (Sec. 54-2) at locations like Old Ocean Blvd and Hammock Park, with one case for sleeping outdoors (Sec. 54-4). The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting.

• Case 2025-055: Robert Joseph Conlin, citation for no parking as posted at Old Ocean Blvd
• Case 2025-056: Jason Joshua Alvarez, citation for no parking/parking on grass at Hammock Park, 6620 N Ocean Blvd
• Case 2025-057: Shawn M Caravelli, citation for no parking/parking on grass at Hammock Park
• Case 2025-060: Angel Ordonez-Maldonado, citation for sleeping out of doors at 18 Ocean Ave
• Case 2025-062: Hertz Vehicles LLC, citation for no parking as posted at Old Ocean Blvd

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission is holding a regular meeting with a mix of procedural items, budget discussions, and public hearings. Key actions include a second reading of a comprehensive plan amendment, a first reading to raise the Town Manager's purchasing authority from $10,000 to $25,000, and approval of a re-plat and easement release. The budget discussion covers capital projects like drainage, seawall, and watermain improvements, plus police vehicle and equipment requests.

• Ordinance 2025-01 (second reading): Comprehensive Plan amendments based on 2025 EAR
• Ordinance 2025-04 (first reading): Increase Town Manager's purchasing authority from $10,000 to $25,000
• Re-plat of 92 & 93 Island Dr. S and Resolution 2025-14: Termination and release of easement at 93 Island Dr. S
• Budget items: Harbour Drive North Drainage Improvements, Town Seawall on Hudson Ave, Phase 2 & 4 Watermain Infrastructure Modernization
• Police requests: Beach Low Speed Vehicle (Side by Side), Police Vehicle, Motorola Flex CAD for FY 2026 budget

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on two land-use proposals at 92/93 Island Drive. The meeting will also include routine procedural items such as approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Quasi-judicial Hearing: 92/93 Island Drive Re-Plat
• Quasi-judicial Hearing: Development Plan Review - 93 Island Drive

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission holds its regular meeting on July 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Town Hall chambers. The agenda includes a public hearing to discuss and approve a maximum millage rate for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, as well as routine approvals of past meeting minutes and consent agenda items.

• Purchase and Installation of Security Doors
• Approval of Retroactive Hy-byrd Agreement
• Repair and Maintenance of Corrine Crossover and Thompson St. Crossovers
• Discuss and Approve a Maximum Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2026
• Approval of Unity of Title for 5311 Osprey Ct.

Town Commission

The Town Commission is holding a special magistrate code enforcement hearing. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting and one case: an alleged violation for working without a permit at 15 Tropical Dr. No other business is listed.

• Case 2025-053: Jozef Berisaj, 15 Tropical Dr, violation of ordinance 67-51 (working without a permit) and Florida Building Code 105.1

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing for a property at 13 Inlet Cay Dr. and discuss how to approach technical aspects of the seawall ordinance, including the 'return' on new seawalls and the meaning of 'unreasonably interfering with the waterway.' The meeting also includes approval of the May 20, 2025 minutes and public comment.

• Quasi-judicial hearing: 13 Inlet Cay Dr.
• Discussion on seawall ordinance: 'return' on new seawalls
• Discussion on 'unreasonably interfering with the waterway'
• Adopt minutes of May 20, 2025 regular meeting

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Special Magistrate will hold a code enforcement hearing on June 3, 2025, to address 12 cases involving violations such as dogs on the beach, illegal parking, working without a permit, and property maintenance issues. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. This is a quasi-judicial proceeding where property owners can contest citations.

• Case 2025-025: Dog on beach (1st offense) at 6000 block Old Ocean Blvd, citation #0125
• Case 2025-024: Working without a permit at 6029 Old Ocean Blvd (Sec. 67-51 & FBC 105.1)
• Case 2025-048: Repeat violation for obstruction/encroachment into right-of-way at 5015 Old Ocean Blvd (3 lots)
• Case 2025-049: Maintenance and appearance standards violation at 5015 Old Ocean Blvd (2 lots)
• Multiple parking violations at Hammock Park (6620 N Ocean Blvd) and vacant lots

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission is holding its regular meeting on June 2, 2025. Key items include a second reading of an ordinance setting minimum design and maintenance standards for seawalls, a discussion on fire hydrants, and a watermain modernization project. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, a police services contract amendment, monthly financials, a postage machine lease, and an audit status update.

• Ordinance 2025-03: seawall design and maintenance standards (second reading)
• Watermain Modernization - Phase 4
• Briny Breezes Police Services Contract 3rd Amendment
• Lease with Quadient for Postage Machine
• Fire Chief Presentation - Hydrants Discussion

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission holds a budget workshop to review the proposed 2025-2026 budget, including personnel items and a budget summary. This is a working session; no formal votes are scheduled.

• Review of 2025-2026 Proposed Budget Summary
• Discussion of Personnel budget items

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of minutes, and election of a new chair and vice chair. The main discussion items are potential changes to the artificial turf ordinance, possible reductions or elimination of deck setbacks, and whether to protect the tree canopy through landscaping/tree ordinance changes. These are discussion items only, not final decisions.

• Selection of Chair & Vice Chair
• Discussion of Artificial Turf Ordinance changes
• Discussion of reducing or eliminating deck setbacks
• Discussion of Landscaping/Tree Ordinance for canopy protection
• Adoption of April 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Special Magistrate will hold a code enforcement hearing on May 6, 2025, to address 26 cases involving violations such as dogs on the beach, illegal parking, and property maintenance issues. The agenda includes first-offense dog-on-beach citations, parking violations on vacant lots and non-permitted areas, and several cases of working without permits. One case is a request for an extension. The meeting is open to the public with options for audio and written comments.

• Dog on beach citations (Ordinance 62-28) for 6 individuals at various locations on Old Ocean Blvd and N Ocean Blvd
• Parking violations (Ordinance 54-2) including on vacant lots, non-permitted areas, and off-street parking at multiple addresses
• Working without a permit (Ordinance 67-51) at 26 Harbour Dr S and 9 Ocean Ave
• Tree permit required (Ordinance 67-51) at 5019 N Ocean Blvd
• Extension request for case 2025-014 at 2 Coconut Ln

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission will hold its regular meeting, addressing several administrative items and public hearings. Key actions include a second reading of a zoning ordinance correction, a first reading of a new ordinance establishing minimum design requirements for seawalls, and a quasi-judicial hearing for a property at 6855 N Ocean Blvd. The commission will also discuss living seawalls, appoint board members, and review the town manager search process.

• Ordinance 2025-02 (second reading): corrects cross-reference in RMM Medium Density Multiple-Family Residential District zoning
• Ordinance 2025-03 (first reading): creates minimum design requirements for seawalls and seawall maintenance
• Quasi-judicial hearing for 6855 N Ocean Blvd
• Approval of contracts for financial services
• Approval of light pole removal on Ocean Ave

The Town Commission approved the Development Plan Review Application for 6855 N Ocean Blvd with conditions, adopted two zoning ordinances, and made board appointments. They also discussed the town manager search, setting a salary range of $200,000-$270,000 and an in-house recruitment process.

• Approved Development Plan Review for 6855 N Ocean Blvd (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-02 on second reading (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-03 on first reading (5-0)
• Appointed Jason Sutherland as alternate to Planning & Zoning Board (5-0)
• Appointed Bruce Hindin, Nicolas Arsali, Mary Cunningham to Board of Adjustment (5-0)
• Moved July 7 budget/commission meeting to July 8 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, contracts, and resolutions (5-0)

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission is meeting for a budget session focused on a preliminary discussion of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. This is an early-stage review, and no final decisions are expected at this meeting. The agenda includes only this budget item, along with routine procedural matters.

• Preliminary discussion of FY26 budget

The Town Commission held a special budget workshop to discuss preliminary directions for the FY 2026 budget, including strategic priorities, draft vision and mission statements, and capital improvements. No formal decisions were made; the discussion was informational, with the interim town manager aiming to provide more information by August.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss and potentially approve a proposed seawall ordinance, and will hold continued quasi-judicial hearings for properties at 6855 N Ocean Blvd and 11 Osprey Dr. The meeting also includes approval of the March 18, 2025 minutes and public comment.

• Discussion and approval of proposed seawall ordinance
• Quasi-judicial hearing: 6855 N Ocean Blvd (continuation)
• Quasi-judicial hearing: 11 Osprey Dr. (continuation)
• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2025 regular meeting

Town Commission

The Town Commission will meet to review the fiscal year 2026 budget goals, consider an audiovisual equipment purchase, and discuss the town manager position. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of FY 26 Budget Goals
• Discussion on AV Equipment Purchase
• Discussion regarding the Town Manager Position
• Approval of Water Service Line Replacement on N. Ocean Blvd

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission will hold a regular meeting with several administrative and regulatory items. Key actions include electing a mayor and vice mayor, considering a zoning code correction, and voting on a proposed increase in fines for animals on the beach. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as minutes, a construction easement agreement, cybersecurity standards, and a fee schedule amendment.

• Resolution 2025-06: Electing a Mayor
• Resolution 2025-07: Electing a Vice-Mayor
• Ordinance 2025-02: Zoning code cross-reference correction (RMM district)
• Resolution 2025-09: Increase fine for animals on public beach (Section 62-28)
• Proposal for A/V equipment upgrade and outsourced Finance Director services

The Town Commission unanimously elected Geoff Pugh as Mayor and Steve Coz as Vice Mayor via resolutions. The board approved the consent agenda, a zoning ordinance correction, and a resolution increasing fines for dogs on the beach. A proposal for outsourced Finance Director services was tabled until the next meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-06 electing Geoff Pugh as Mayor (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-07 electing Steve Coz as Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, easement agreement, cybersecurity standards, and town manager employment amendment (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-02 on first reading correcting zoning cross-reference (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-09 increasing fine for dogs on beach (5-0)
• Tabled item #17 on outsourced Finance Director services until next meeting

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Special Magistrate will hold a code enforcement hearing on April 1, 2025, to consider 13 cases involving violations such as dogs on the beach, parking in posted no-parking zones, and working without permits. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting. This is a quasi-judicial proceeding where property owners can contest citations.

• Dog on beach violations (Sec 62-28) at 6600 N Ocean Blvd, Old Ocean Blvd, and other locations
• No parking as posted violations (Sec 54-2) at N Ocean Blvd/Inlet Cay Dr and Hammock Park (6620 N Ocean Blvd)
• Working without a permit violations (Sec 67-51 & FBC 105.1) at 5819 N Ocean Blvd, 5019 N Ocean Blvd, 19 Tropical Dr, and 2 Coconut Ln
• Case 2025-017: third offense dog on beach for Brett David Orlove
• Public comments accepted via email or phone before the meeting

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission is holding its regular meeting on March 3, 2025. Key items include a first reading of an ordinance amending the town's comprehensive plan (2025 EAR-based amendments), a discussion on obtaining easements for storm drains, and approval of a re-plat for properties on Sabal Island Drive. The agenda also includes several routine consent items and proclamations.

• Ordinance 2025-01: Comprehensive plan amendments (first reading)
• Discussion on obtaining easements for storm drains
• Resolution 2025-05: Re-plat of McCormick Mile Replat No.1 for 7, 8 & 9 Sabal Island Dr.
• Acceptance of Annual Infrastructure Surtax Report for 2024
• Proclamations: Let's Move Palm Beach County Month and Government Finance Professionals' Week

General

The Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight Committee will meet to approve the minutes from its February 20, 2024 meeting and to approve a report to the Town Commission regarding infrastructure surtax expenditures for fiscal year 2024. The meeting is open to the public, with audio access available by phone or online.

• Approve minutes of February 20, 2024 meeting
• Approve report to Town Commission on FY24 infrastructure surtax expenditures

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a re-plat for 7-9 Sabal Island, and will also consider a proposed seawall ordinance, fee schedule changes, and a correction to Section 64-2. The meeting includes approval of minutes and discussion of work restrictions for holidays.

• Quasi-judicial hearing: 7-9 Sabal Island Re-Plat
• Review of Proposed Seawall Ordinance
• Consideration of Fee Schedule Changes
• Correction of Section 64-2
• Approval of Work Restrictions for Holidays

Town Commission

The Town of Ocean Ridge Special Magistrate Code Enforcement Hearing will review three pending violations on February 4, 2025. No new ordinances or contracts are on the agenda; the meeting is limited to contested code-enforcement cases.

• CASE NO. 2025-001: Rachelle Erin Muller cited for illegal parking at Old Ocean Blvd/Beachway Dr
• CASE NO. 2024-023: Ocean Ridge Family LLC challenges fine for 20 Hudson Ave lot violation
• CASE NO. 2024-029: Jay Wallshein cited for working without a permit at 81 Island Dr

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission is meeting to decide on several items, including a contract to purchase property within town limits for preservation and conservation, and a night shift premium for dispatchers. They will also consider consent agenda items such as a resolution urging a public records exemption for municipal clerks, a fee schedule amendment, and an interlocal agreement for local option gas tax.

• Approval of contract for purchase of property for preservation and conservation
• Night Shift Premium for Dispatchers
• Resolution 2025-03 urging public records exemption for municipal clerks and code enforcement employees
• Resolution 2025-05 amending schedule of fees for various services
• Approval of Interlocal Agreement for Local Option Gas Tax

The Town Commission approved a contract to purchase property within town boundaries for preservation and conservation, and approved a $2/hr night shift premium for dispatchers with one-time pay adjustments. The consent agenda, including the reinstated Engenuity Group agreement, was approved 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved contract to purchase property for conservation (5-0)
• Approved $2/hr night shift premium for dispatchers and pay adjustments for Dispatcher Moore ($708) and Dispatcher Wood ($769) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Garden Club Tour, Resolution 2025-03, survey services RFP, gas tax interlocal, Resolution 2025-05, January financial report, and Engenuity Group agreement (5-0)
• Consensus to direct Town Attorney to review rules of procedure for adding agenda items
• Consensus to post all public hearings through Civic Ready
• Consensus to complete Town Manager evaluation by February 24th

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean Ridge Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing for a property at 29 Hibiscus Way, discuss allowing outdoor spaces and accessory structures like kitchens and pergolas within setbacks, and consider a Comprehensive Plan Amendment adopting the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). Public comment is limited to 3 minutes for non-agenda items.

• Quasi-judicial hearing for 29 Hibiscus Way
• Discussion on allowing outdoor kitchens, pergolas, and other accessory structures within setbacks
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2025 adopting EAR amendments
• Approval of minutes from December 17, 2024 meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to submit the Comprehensive Plan to the Town Commission with revisions as presented by staff. Public comment addressed water supply, coastal management, capital improvements, and public notices. No other substantive decisions were made; the Town Manager noted fee schedule changes are being drafted for February.

• Approved submission of Comp Plan to Town Commission with staff revisions (4-0)

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Special Magistrate will hear six code enforcement cases, including illegal parking, dogs on the beach, failure to remove non-permitted material, working without a permit, an extension request, and a fine challenge. The meeting is a quasi-judicial hearing where the magistrate will decide on violations and penalties.

• Case 2024-030: John G. Defalco, illegal off-street parking at 21 Ocean Ave (citation PO1666OR)
• Case 2024-031: Jennifer Knowles, first offense dogs on the beach at Old Ocean Blvd (citation PO1672OR)
• Case 2024-0824PD: Jay Wallshein, failure to remove non-permitted material at 81 Island Dr S
• Case 2024-029: Jay Wallshein, working without a permit at 81 Island Dr (FBC 105.1)
• Case 2024-023: Ocean Ridge Family LLC, fine challenge of orders from 12/3/24 at 20 Hudson Ave

Town Commission

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda covering minutes, a planning services contract amendment, a resolution supporting the 2025 FLC Legislative Platform, and a legal services amendment. The main discussion item is an update on the Water Main Project, followed by staff reports from the Town Manager, Attorney, and Police Chief.

• Approval of 2nd amendment to Place Planning Professional Services agreement
• Approval of Res. 2025-01 supporting the 2025 FLC Legislative Platform
• First Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Lewis, Longman & Walker
• Update on the Water Main Project
• Adoption of minutes from Dec 9 and Dec 19, 2024 meetings

The Ocean Ridge Town Commission approved the amended agenda and consent agenda, including minutes, facility use requests, and financial reports. The water main project was reported complete. The Commission also reached consensus to proceed with an RFP for audio-visual equipment and to accept a donation from Starbright for the Public Safety Support Group.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, including minutes, facility use requests, and financial reports (5-0)
• Consensus to proceed with RFP for audio-visual for Commission chambers
• Consensus to accept donation from Starbright for Department of Public Safety Support Group, Inc.
• Consensus for Town Clerk to research budget for night shift dispatcher additional hour pay