Ponce Inlet public meetings in 2023

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review a final development plan for a specific project. The board will also approve minutes from the April 25, 2023 meeting and receive staff reports.

• Final Development Plan #FDP 37-2023 for the Learning Center expansion at 100 Lighthouse Drive (Marine Science Center)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss updating sewer service rates and water/sewer impact fees to reflect increases from the City of Port Orange. The body will also consider adopting the 2023 Florida Building Code and filling several board appointments.

• Resolution 2023-17: Amending sewer service rates and water/sewer impact fees
• Ord. 2023-06: Second reading to adopt the 2023 FL Building Code
• Extension of the 2022-23 Halifax Humane Society contract through June 30, 2024
• Appointments to the Code Enforcement, Essential Services, and Cultural Services boards
• Presentation of Riverside Conservancy’s shoreline restoration project

Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board

The Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board will meet to discuss the 60th Anniversary Party mascot survey. The board will also review landscape and tree preservation plans for a learning center expansion.

• Review of Landscape and Tree Preservation Plan for Marine Science Center Learning Center Expansion at 100 Lighthouse Drive (FDP 37-2023)
• Mascot Survey Results for the Town of Ponce Inlet 60th Anniversary Party

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to address a single personnel matter. The body will vote on the ratification of an employment offer for the Planning & Development Director position.

• Ratification of employment offer for Planning & Development Director

Town Council

The Town Council will administer the oath of office to newly elected members and appoint a Vice-Mayor and representatives for interlocal organizations. The body will also consider contracts for stormwater cleaning and the adoption of the 2023 FL Building Code.

• Contract with Sweeping Corp of America for Phase II stormwater system cleaning project
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-06 adopting the 2023 FL Building Code
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2023-05 regarding Essential Services Advisory Board seats
• Proposal from Center for Public Safety Excellence for a Facilitated Self-Assessment Manual
• Request for use of Town property and co-sponsorship of Operation Changing Lives 5K race

Essential Services Advisory Board

The Essential Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss Ordinance 2023-05 regarding board membership and the Septic-to-Sewer Project. The agenda also includes routine items like oath of office, minutes approval, and staff reports from fire, police, planning, and public works departments.

• Discussion of Ordinance 2023-05, ESAB Membership
• Septic-to-Sewer Project Discussion
• Oath of Office to Amy Wurst
• Approval of August 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Staff reports from Fire, Police, Planning, and Public Works departments

Code Enforcement Board

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on October 23, 2023, to address four code enforcement cases. One case is old business (high grass at 76 Aurora Avenue), and three are new business: parking/storage of a recreational vehicle, an inoperable vehicle, and work without permits. The board will also approve minutes, take oaths, and discuss attorney and staff matters. The December meeting is cancelled.

• Case #2023-601: High grass at 76 Aurora Avenue (New Jersey Holding LLC)
• Case #2023-635: Parking/storage of recreational vehicle at 86 Inlet Harbor Road (Roger & Karen Marshall)
• Case #2023-640: Inoperable vehicle at 45 Tina Maria Circle (Indira Alvarez & Raul Landete)
• Case #2023-682: Work without permits at 4835 South Peninsula Drive (Robert & Dordina Stone)
• December Code Board meeting cancelled; re-appointments at Dec 21 Town Council meeting

Town Council

The Ponce Inlet Town Council is holding its regular meeting with a mix of routine approvals and substantive discussions. Key items include granting temporary construction easements to Volusia County for shoreline protection at Ponce Preserve, approving use of town property for the Daytona 100 Ultramarathon, and discussing foreclosure of outstanding code enforcement liens on non-homesteaded properties. The council will also consider an ordinance adding alternate positions to the Essential Services Advisory Board and a lien abatement request for a property on S. Atlantic Avenue.

• Grant of temporary access and construction easements to Volusia County for 'Trap Bags' shoreline protection at Ponce Preserve
• Request to use town property for Daytona 100 Ultramarathon on December 9-10, 2023
• Ordinance 2023-05: Adding alternate positions to the Essential Services Advisory Board
• Lien abatement request: RFM Properties, LLC – 4591 S. Atlantic Avenue
• Discussion of foreclosure of outstanding code enforcement liens for non-homesteaded properties

Code Enforcement Board

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on September 25, 2023, to consider seven alleged code violations, including property maintenance issues, work without permits, and high grass. The board will also consider authorizing lien foreclosure proceedings for non-homesteaded properties. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Case #2023-076: 4734 South Atlantic Ave, property maintenance issues
• Case #2023-218: 97 Maura Terrace, work without permits
• Case #2023-577: 113 Rains Drive, property maintenance issues
• Case #2023-601: 76 Aurora Ave, high grass
• Authorization of lien foreclosure proceedings for non-homesteaded properties

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings to adopt the final millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2023/2024, including a resolution setting the millage rate and an ordinance adopting the budget. The council will also consider appointments, renewing an agreement with Halifax Humane Society, and several resolutions, including one to amend water service rates.

• Resolution 2023-12: adopting final millage rate for FY 2023/2024
• Ordinance 2023-04: adopting FY 2023/2024 budget and amending prior budgets
• Resolution 2023-15: amending Town rates for water service
• Resolution 2023-14: extending sunset date of Public Safety Director Pro Tem
• Renewal of annual Halifax Humane Society agreement

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution transferring appropriations, set the tentative millage rate for fiscal year 2023/2024, and hold the first reading of an ordinance that adopts the budget for that year. The meeting is scheduled for September 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers.

• Resolution 2023-10: Request for transfer of appropriations
• Resolution 2023-11: Adopting tentative millage rate for FY 2023/2024
• Ordinance 2023-04 (first reading): Incorporating final audited FY 2021/2022 budget, amending FY 2022/2023 budget, adopting FY 2023/2024 budget

The Council approved a tentative millage rate of 6.2779 mills for the upcoming fiscal year. They also passed the first reading of the 2023/2024 budget and authorized a transfer of funds for critical equipment. These decisions impact local property taxes and the funding of town infrastructure.

• Approved Resolution 2023-10 to transfer budget funds for HVAC replacements and a fire engine generator (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-11 adopting a tentative millage rate of 6.2779 mills (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-04 to adopt the 2023/2024 budget (5-0)

Town Council

The Ponce Inlet Town Council is holding a town hall meeting with presentations from state legislators, Volusia County Emergency Management, and the mayor on the budget process. Town departments will also discuss hurricane preparation. The agenda is informational with no listed votes or decisions.

• Presentation from Senator Tom Wright and Representative Chase Tramont
• Presentation from Jim Judge, Volusia County Emergency Management
• Presentation of Budget Process by Mayor Paritsky
• Hurricane Preparation by Town Departments
• Open Public Comments/Questions

The Town Council received a $20,000 state appropriation check for a backup generator at the Ponce Inlet Community Center. Town departments provided updates on hurricane preparedness and emergency management. No formal votes were recorded during this meeting.

Town Council

The Ponce Inlet Town Council will hear a presentation from Raftelis Financial Consultants on water utility rates and consider a resolution authorizing a rate increase for solid waste, recycling, and bulk waste collection with Waste Pro of Florida. The council will also hold a second reading of an ordinance on special event co-sponsorship and consider resolutions on co-sponsoring annual events and using the town logo on a newsletter. Other items include approving vendors for trade services, a fire training facility agreement with Port Orange, and a lien abatement request.

• Presentation from Raftelis Financial Consultants on Water Utility Rates
• Resolution 2023-08: rate increase for solid waste, recycling, and bulk waste collection with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc.
• Ordinance 2023-03: second reading on Special Event Co-Sponsorship (Chapter 51)
• Resolution 2023-07: full co-sponsorship for long-standing annual events
• Lien abatement request – Kohlweiss – 42 Jana Drive

The Town Council accepted a proposal to adjust water utility rates to ensure revenue sufficiency. Additionally, the Council adopted an ordinance establishing standards for the town to co-sponsor special events.

• Accepted Scenario 2 for water utility rate adjustments (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-03 regarding Special Event Co-Sponsorship (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including July meeting minutes and disposal of surplus fixed assets (5-0)

Town Council

The Ponce Inlet Town Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a presentation from Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. on water utility rates. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the council will only hear the presentation before adjourning.

• Presentation from Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. on water utility rates

The Town Council held a special meeting to hear a presentation on water utility rates. The council decided to move the presentation to the regular meeting scheduled for later that evening.

• Continued Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. presentation on water utility rates to the 6:00 pm meeting (4-0)

Essential Services Advisory Board

The Essential Services Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear staff reports from fire, police, planning, and public works, and discuss a Fire Fighting Facility Agreement with the City of Port Orange. No old business is listed. The meeting is largely routine, with the Port Orange agreement as the only substantive new item.

• Fire Fighting Facility Agreement with the City of Port Orange
• Approval of March 2, 2023 meeting minutes
• Staff reports from Fire, Police, Planning & Development, and Public Works

The Board recommended a 'hold harmless' agreement to allow town staff to use Port Orange's fire training facility at no cost. The meeting also included staff reports on police hiring, budget planning, and public works projects.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Adopted March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Fire Fighting Facility Agreement with the City of Port Orange (4-0)

Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board

The Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the town's 60th anniversary party, including a time capsule, and a mascot naming contest. The board will also hear staff updates on cultural services and a cell tower project, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion of time capsule for 60th Anniversary Party
• Discussion of Mascot Naming Contest
• Staff update on Cultural Services
• Staff update on Cell Tower
• Approval of June 5, 2023 minutes

The Board decided to create a hybrid time capsule to be displayed on a rotating basis throughout the town. They also approved a public survey and QR code to collect suggestions for a town mascot.

• Approved rotating hybrid time capsule to be opened at staff's discretion (5-0)
• Approved public survey and QR code for mascot suggestions (5-0)
• Adopted amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Code Enforcement Board

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on July 24, 2023, to address eight code enforcement cases. These include old business items (expired rental permit, property maintenance, work without permits) and new business, including a repeat violation for work without a permit and an alleged livestock violation at 97 Maura Terrace. The board will also approve minutes from May 22, 2023, and take oaths of witnesses.

• Case #2022-684: Expired rental permit at 4620 Riverwalk Village Court #7302 (owners Cynthia House & Rhonda Witwer)
• Case #2023-076: Property maintenance issues at 4734 South Atlantic Avenue (owner Aisha Moore)
• Case #2023-144: Work without permits at parcel 6313-19-00-0590 (owner confidential per Florida Statutes)
• Case #2023-335: Livestock not permitted at 97 Maura Terrace (owners Barney & Susan Brookshire)
• Case #2023-431: Repeat violation for work without permit at 97 Maura Terrace

The Board adjudicated several cases involving expired rental permits, property maintenance, and work performed without permits. Most cases resulted in the assessment of $250 administrative fees, with varying daily fines imposed for non-compliance.

• Case #2022-684: Found in non-compliance; imposed $25 per day fine retroactive to June 5, 2023, and $250 administrative fee (3-2)
• Case #2023-076: Imposed $250 administrative fee and $100 per day fine for timeline violations; required permit submission by September 25, 2023 (5-0)
• Case #2023-144: Found in compliance; dismissed case and imposed $250 administrative fee (5-0)
• Case #2023-201: Dissolved case as permits are in place; imposed $250 administrative fee (5-0)
• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)

Town Council

The Ponce Inlet Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several routine items, including approval of minutes, a fire department monitor/defibrillator purchase, and a request to co-sponsor the Christmas parade. The council will also conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending special event co-sponsorship rules, adopt a proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2023/24, and consider two lien abatement requests. No public hearings are scheduled.

• First reading of Ordinance 2023-03 amending Chapter 51 on Special Event Co-Sponsorship
• Resolution 2023-06 adopting proposed millage rate for FY 2023/24 and setting hearing dates
• Lien abatement request – Filardo, 4453 S. Atlantic Avenue, #504
• Lien abatement request – Phillips, 92 Buschman Drive
• Monitor/Defibrillator purchase for Fire Department (consent agenda)

The Council adopted an ordinance establishing new criteria for the town to co-sponsor special events, specifically supporting non-profit organizations and the Community Center Board. The Council also approved a co-sponsorship request for the Ponce Inlet Christmas Parade and adopted a proposed millage rate for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-03 regarding special event co-sponsorship standards (5-0)
• Approved co-sponsorship of the Ponce Inlet Christmas Parade (3-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-06 proposing a 6.5 millage rate for FY 2023-2024
• Approved Consent Agenda including Fire Department monitor/defibrillator purchase (5-0)
• Approved June 15 and June 23, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting as a preliminary budget workshop to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023/24. The agenda contains only this single substantive item, along with standard procedural items like call to order and adjournment.

• Proposed Budget for FY 2023/24

The Town Council reviewed a proposed budget for FY 2023/24, including a potential millage rate increase from 5.3 to 6.5. No formal votes were taken; the Council will set a maximum working millage rate at the July 20, 2023 meeting.

Town Council

The Ponce Inlet Town Council is holding a special meeting as a preliminary budget workshop. The main item is a discussion of capital improvements and level-of-service enhancements, with no formal decisions listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of capital improvements and level-of-service enhancements

The Town Council conducted a budget workshop to review capital improvements, personnel needs, and the impact of depleted reserves. No formal votes were taken; the meeting focused on discussing potential new revenue streams and priority projects for the upcoming budget.

Town Council

The Ponce Inlet Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing for the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2023-02, which amends the Land Use and Development Code regarding home-based businesses. The council will also consider a mid-year budget adjustment resolution, approve vendors for continuing engineering services, and receive updates on hurricane recovery and preparedness. A request for co-sponsorship of the Christmas Parade, continued from the previous meeting, is also on the agenda.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2023-02 (home-based businesses)
• Resolution 2023-05, Mid-year Budget Adjustment
• Approval of Vendors for Continuing Engineering Services
• Request for Co-Sponsorship - Ponce Inlet Christmas Parade (continued)
• Hurricane Recovery and Preparedness update

The Town Council tabled a request for the Ponce Inlet Veterans Memorial Association to co-sponsor the 13th Annual Christmas Parade due to concerns over the route and financial distribution. The council also received updates on hurricane recovery efforts from Volusia County and town staff.

• Approved the agenda (4-0)
• Approved the May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled the Ponce Inlet Christmas Parade co-sponsorship request (3-0, Vice-Mayor Smith abstaining)

Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board

The Board recommended utility box art wraps for Town Council budget consideration and decided to keep holiday decorating in-house at Pollard Park. Members also agreed to install protective covers over pickleball courts and directed staff to research various park improvements for Elbers Park.

• Recommended utility box art wraps for four locations for FY 2023/24 budget (5-0)
• Recommended continuing holiday event at Pollard Park with in-house decorating (5-0)
• Agreed to install protective covers over pickleball courts and keep all courts as is (5-0)
• Approved staff research into fish cleaning station, dog waste bags, and signage for Elbers Park (5-0)
• Approved March 6, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted the agenda (5-0)

Code Enforcement Board

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on May 22, 2023, to address six code enforcement cases. Three are old business (including an expired rental permit and property maintenance issues) and three are new business (including alleged work without permits). The board will also approve minutes, administer oaths, and discuss attorney and staff matters.

• Case #2022-684: Expired rental permit at 4620 Riverwalk Village Court #7302 (owners Cynthia House & Rhonda Witwer)
• Case #2023-076: Property maintenance at 4734 South Atlantic Avenue (owner Aisha Moore)
• Case #2023-101: Property maintenance at 4591 South Atlantic Avenue (owner RFM Properties LLC)
• Case #2023-144: Work without permits on parcel 6313-19-00-0590 (owner confidential per Florida Statutes 119.071)
• Cases #2023-201 and #2023-218: Work without permits at 97 Maura Terrace (owners Barney & Susan Brookshire)

The Board assessed administrative fees and daily fines for rental and maintenance violations. Two property owners were granted extensions until July 24, 2023, to secure permits or develop repair plans.

• Case #2022-684: Found in non-compliance for expired rental permit; assessed $250 fee and granted 14 days to comply (5-0)
• Case #2023-076: Withheld fines and fees; granted 60-day reprieve to develop action plan for maintenance issues (5-0)
• Case #2023-101: Imposed $250 administrative fee and $250 per violation per day fines retroactive to April 10, 2023 (5-0)
• Case #2023-144: Found in non-compliance for work without permits; granted 60 days to secure building permit (5-0)
• Adopted April 24, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Town Council

The Ponce Inlet Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including adopting a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment on coastal resiliency, amending home-based business rules, and considering a vehicle leasing and maintenance program. They will also review the town's financial statements and audit report, and discuss a sidewalk project with Volusia County.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2023-01, Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for coastal resiliency
• Ordinance 2023-02, amending Section 3.23 of Land Use and Development Code on Home-based Businesses
• Resolution 2023-04, Personal Leave and Compensation-time adjustment for police and general employees
• Consideration of two-year extension of auditing services contract with BMC, CPAs
• Joint Project Agreement with Volusia County for S. Peninsula sidewalk project construction

The Council approved a fleet leasing and maintenance program with Enterprise Fleet Management to replace four vehicles. It also adopted a comprehensive plan amendment for coastal resiliency and extended the town's auditing contract. A request for co-sponsorship of a Christmas Tree Festival was postponed.

• Approved Master Equity Lease Agreement and Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management (4-1)
• Approved Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental Agreement (4-1)
• Approved Consignment Auction Agreement for Sale of Customer-Owned vehicles (4-1)
• Authorized leasing of up to four vehicles and declared four town-owned vehicles as surplus (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-01 for coastal resiliency comprehensive plan amendments (5-0)
• Accepted FY 2022 Financial Statements and Auditor's Report from BMC, CPAs (5-0)
• Approved two-year contract extension for auditing services with BMC, CPAs (5-0)
• Postponed Christmas Tree Festival co-sponsorship request to June 15, 2023 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Ponce Inlet Planning Board will hold a regular meeting with routine items including approval of minutes and staff reports. The main business item is a proposed ordinance (2023-02) regarding home-based businesses, which will be discussed. No public hearings or quasi-judicial cases are scheduled.

• Ordinance 2023-02 (proposed) on home-based businesses
• Approval of March 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Staff reports from Planning Division and other updates

The Planning Board recommended that the Town Council approve Ordinance 2023-02 to align local home-based business regulations with Florida state statute. The board also approved the minutes from the March 28, 2023, meeting with one amendment.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2023-02 (Home-Based Business) to Town Council (5-0)
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)

Code Enforcement Board

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board is holding a hearing to address two code enforcement cases: one involving property maintenance issues at 4591 South Atlantic Avenue and another involving an expired rental permit at 4620 Riverwalk Village Court #7302. The board will also discuss a Florida Attorney General opinion on vacation rental regulation by zoning overlay. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Case #2023-101: Property maintenance issues at 4591 South Atlantic Avenue, owner RFM Properties LLC
• Case #2022-684: Expired rental permit at 4620 Riverwalk Village Court #7302, owners Cynthia House & Rhonda Witwer
• Discussion of Florida Attorney General Opinion (AGO 2022-01) on vacation rental municipal regulation by zoning overlay
• Oath of office for Joseph Young
• Approval of March 27, 2023 minutes

The board postponed a decision regarding fines for property maintenance violations at 4591 South Atlantic Avenue. A case concerning an expired rental permit at 4620 Riverwalk Village Court #7302 was also continued to the next meeting.

• Postponed Case #2023-101 (4591 South Atlantic Avenue) regarding property maintenance fines (5-0)
• Continued Case #2022-684 (4620 Riverwalk Village Court #7302) regarding expired rental permit to next meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Town Council

The Ponce Inlet Town Council will consider an employment agreement for Interim Town Manager Michael E. Disher and an agreement with Team Volusia. They will also discuss updates on electric vehicle charging stations, special event co-sponsorship criteria, and award a contract for the Ponce Preserve Dune Walkover Beach Staircase construction. The consent agenda includes approval of March 16 meeting minutes, a deductive change order for the Ponce de Leon Septic-to-Sewer Project, and a budget increase for Witt-O'Brien consultant services.

• Employment agreement for Town Manager Michael E. Disher
• Agreement with Team Volusia
• Change Order #9 (Final Deductive Close Out) for Ponce de Leon Septic-to-Sewer Project
• Budget increase for Witt-O'Brien's Consultant Services
• Award of contract for Ponce Preserve Dune Walkover Beach Staircase construction

The Town Council approved an employment agreement for Michael E. Disher to serve as Town Manager. Council also approved a membership agreement with Team Volusia and several consent agenda items including a budget increase for consultant services.

• Approved employment agreement for Town Manager Michael E. Disher (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Team Volusia (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #9 for Ponce de Leon Septic-to-Sewer Project (5-0)
• Approved budget increase for Witt-O’Brien’s Consultant Services (5-0)
• Approved March 16 and March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Board

The Ponce Inlet Planning Board is holding a regular meeting with one public hearing: a variance application (Variance 14-2023) for a property at 4520 S. Peninsula Drive to allow an access walkway and dock exceeding 700 square feet. The board will also approve minutes from the February 28, 2023 meeting and receive staff reports. No other business items are listed.

• Variance 14-2023, 4520 S. Peninsula Drive – access walkway and dock exceeding 700 square feet
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 28, 2023
• Staff report on administrative variance applications
• Staff report on other updates

The Planning Board approved a variance to allow a dock and access walkway that exceeds the maximum permitted size by 1,825 square feet. The board also reviewed several pending state legislative bills and received an update on the Marine Science Center's expansion plans.

• Approved Variance 14-2023 for 4520 South Peninsula Drive (4-1)
• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Code Enforcement Board

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing to address seven code enforcement cases, including one old business case for an expired rental permit and six new cases involving work without permits and property maintenance issues. The board will also administer an oath of office to Joseph Young, approve minutes, and discuss matters with the attorney.

• Case #2022-758: 4505 South Atlantic Ave #703, expired rental permit (Doris & Jerry Clark)
• Case #2023-021: 4737 South Atlantic Ave, work without permits (Luanne Wolf)
• Case #2023-026: 4667 South Atlantic Ave, work without permits (John & Ultima Morgan)
• Case #2023-027: 4651 South Atlantic Ave, work without permits (Towers at Ponce Inlet VII)
• Case #2023-076: 4734 South Atlantic Ave, property maintenance (Aisha Moore)

The Board issued findings of non-compliance for five properties involving expired rental permits, work without permits, and maintenance issues. Most properties were assessed a $250 administrative fee and given deadlines to comply. One case was withdrawn by staff.

• Case #2022-758 (4505 S Atlantic Ave): Found in non-compliance; imposed $250/day fine retroactive to March 13, 2023, and $250 administrative fee (5-0)
• Case #2023-021 (4737 S Atlantic Ave): Found in non-compliance; granted 14 days to comply and assessed $250 administrative fee (5-0)
• Case #2023-026 (4667 S Atlantic Ave): Found in non-compliance; granted 14 days to comply and assessed $250 administrative fee (5-0)
• Case #2023-027 (4651 S Atlantic Ave): Case withdrawn by staff
• Case #2023-035 (4729 Dixie Drive): Found in non-compliance; granted 14 days to comply and assessed $250 administrative fee (5-0)
• Case #2023-076 (4734 S Atlantic Ave): Found in non-compliance; granted 30 days to perform specific repairs; $250 administrative fee withheld (5-0)
• Case #2023-101 (4591 S Atlantic Ave): Found in non-compliance; granted 14 days to submit repair or demolition permit and assessed $250 administrative fee (5-0)
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Town Council

This is a special meeting agenda with only procedural items. The main substantive action is a first public interview with an internal candidate for an unspecified position, followed by adjournment.

• First public candidate interview with internal candidate

The Town Council conducted an interview with internal candidate Michael E. Disher. Following the interview and discussion, the Council voted to appoint Mr. Disher to the Town Manager position.

• Approved offering the Town Manager position to Michael E. Disher, contingent upon contract execution (5-0)

Town Council

The Ponce Inlet Town Council will select candidates to interview for the town manager position and consider a request from Fire Union Local 4140 to be included in the selection process. The council will also vote on a resolution reclassifying FRS Senior Management positions and hold a first reading of a comprehensive plan amendment on coastal resiliency. Other business includes appointments, grant applications, and discussions on special events and the town's 60th anniversary.

• Town manager hiring process: selection of candidates to interview and special meeting date
• Consideration of Fire Union Local 4140 request for inclusion in selection process
• Resolution 2023-03 reclassifying FRS Senior Management positions
• Ordinance 2023-01: Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment on coastal resiliency
• Application for SAFER grant for new fire fighter positions

The Council approved the first reading of a Comprehensive Plan amendment for coastal resiliency and authorized grant applications for new firefighters and cybersecurity. A motion to begin contract negotiations with internal candidate Michael Disher for Town Manager was denied, and the Council scheduled a special interview meeting for May 20.

• Denied motion to begin contract negotiations with Michael Disher for Town Manager (3-2)
• Scheduled Town Manager special interview meeting for May 20 at 5:00 pm (5-0)
• Appointed Joseph Young to Code Enforcement Board Alternate Seat 2 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-03 to reclassify FRS Senior Management positions (4-1)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-01 for Coastal Management and Future Land Use (5-0)
• Approved redesign and placement of First Step Shelter signs (4-1)
• Authorized SAFER grant application for three new firefighters (5-0)
• Authorized Cybersecurity grant application through FL Digital Services (5-0)

Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board

The Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, hearing staff updates, and discussing ideas for the Town's 60th Anniversary activities. No old business is listed, and no decisions with dollar amounts or specific projects are on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural with one substantive discussion item about anniversary celebrations.

• Discussion of ideas for activities for the Town's 60th Anniversary
• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2023
• Cultural Services update from Jackie French
• Public Works update from Fred Griffith

The Board agreed to send a list of activity suggestions for the Town's 60th anniversary to the Town Council for funding and approval. Staff provided updates on park installations and public works projects, including museum upgrades and the Elbers Rip-Rap project.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Requested staff take 60th Anniversary celebration ideas to Town Council for funding and approval (5-0)

Essential Services Advisory Board

The Essential Services Advisory Board will consider capital budget requests for fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24 from Public Works, Police, Fire, and Planning departments, including additional staffing, equipment, vehicles, and a stormwater utility fee study. The board will also take up postponed Sunshine Law training and hear staff reports, including an update on the Ponce deLeon Septic-to-Sewer project.

• Public Works: additional staffing for FY 22/23 and FY 23/24, plus equipment
• Police: additional staffing and additional/replacement vehicles
• Fire: additional staffing and capital projects for FY 23/24
• Planning: Stormwater Utility Fee study and implementation
• Ponce deLeon Septic-to-Sewer Project update

The Essential Services Advisory Board approved a list of 12 priority budget recommendations to be sent to the Town Council for the next fiscal year. These requests include additional staffing and equipment for Public Works, Police, and Fire departments, as well as a stormwater utility fee study. Four additional requests were deferred to the FY 2024/25 budget discussion.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Adopted January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Postponed Annual Boardmember Sunshine Law Training until next meeting (4-0)
• Approved recommendations of priorities 1-12 for Town Council budget consideration (4-0)
• Deferred four remaining budget requests to FY 2024/25 discussion (4-0)

Planning Board

The Ponce Inlet Planning Board holds its regular meeting with mostly routine items: oaths, officer elections, agenda adoption, and approval of December 2022 minutes. The main substantive item is a discussion of Ordinance 2023-XX, a large-scale Comprehensive Plan amendment to the Coastal Management and Future Land Use Elements, stemming from a vulnerability assessment. No public hearings or quasi-judicial cases are scheduled.

• Ordinance 2023-XX: Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Coastal Management and Future Land Use Elements from Vulnerability Assessment
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of December 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Annual Boardmember Training by Town Attorney
• No public hearings or quasi-judicial cases listed

The Planning Board voted to recommend Ordinance 2023-01 to the Town Council. This ordinance amends the Coastal Management and Future Land Use Elements to address flood risk, sea-level rise, and shoreline access. The board also elected its leadership for the term.

• Elected Mr. Cannon as Chairman and Mr. White as Vice-Chairman (5-0)
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2023-01 regarding Comprehensive Plan amendments for coastal management (5-0)

Code Enforcement Board

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing to address four old business cases involving expired rental permits and one light trespass violation, plus one new business case for an expired rental permit. The board will also receive annual training on Sunshine Law, public records, quasi-judicial procedures, and ethics. The meeting is open to the public and includes standard procedural items.

• Case #2022-692: 4601 South Atlantic Ave #202, expired rental permit (Westerman)
• Case #2022-697: 4495 South Atlantic Ave #206, expired rental permit (Speller)
• Case #2022-772: 4786 South Atlantic Ave #A-3, expired rental permit (Delgado)
• Case #2023-005: 92 Buschman Drive, light trespass (Phillips)
• Case #2022-758: 4505 South Atlantic Ave #703, expired rental permit (Clark)

The Board adjudicated five code enforcement cases, issuing fines for expired rental permits and light trespass. One case was dismissed after the property was found to be in compliance prior to the hearing date.

• Case #2022-692 (4601 S Atlantic Ave #202): Found in compliance, reiterated $250 fee, and dismissed case (5-0)
• Case #2022-697 (4495 S Atlantic Ave #206): Found in non-compliance, imposed $50 per day fine retroactive to Feb 5, 2023, and reiterated $250 fee (5-0)
• Case #2022-772 (4786 S Atlantic Ave A-3): Found in compliance prior to date, rescinded $250 fee and associated fines (5-0)
• Case #2023-005 (92 Buschman Drive): Found in non-compliance for six days, imposed $100 per day fine for those days, reiterated $250 fee, and dismissed case (5-0)
• Case #2022-758 (4505 S Atlantic Ave #703): Found in non-compliance, assessed $250 fee, and granted 14 days to comply by March 13 (5-0)
• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

Town Council

The Ponce Inlet Town Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, event co-sponsorships, and a septic-to-sewer project change order. New business includes accepting a grant for a marine public safety vessel, continued support for a bicycle/pedestrian project, grant updates, and a request to fill a vacant clerk position and create a new accountant/grants coordinator role. No public hearings or ordinances are scheduled.

• Change Order #8 for Ponce deLeon Septic-to-Sewer Project, extending completion date by 30 days
• Acceptance of FIND grant award for marine public safety vessel
• Request for continued support of South Peninsula Drive Bicycle/Pedestrian Mobility Project
• Request to fill vacant Assistant Deputy Clerk position and create new Accountant/Grants Coordinator position
• Co-sponsorship requests for Turtle Day (April 1, 2023) and Food Truck Night events (March 6, April 3, May 1, 2023)

Council approved the hiring of an Accountant/Grants Coordinator and an Assistant Deputy Clerk. The board also selected a design for the Ponce Preserve Dune Walkover repair and approved a grant for a marine public safety vessel.

• Approved grant award for marine public safety vessel (5-0)
• Approved continued support for South Peninsula Drive Bicycle/Pedestrian Mobility Project (5-0)
• Approved hiring an Accountant/Grants Coordinator (5-0)
• Approved hiring an Assistant Deputy Clerk (4-1)
• Selected Option 1 for Ponce Preserve Dune Walkover repair, including initial stairs (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #8 for Ponce de Leon Septic to Sewer project extending completion by 30 days (5-0)
• Granted co-sponsorship and fee waiver for Marine Science Center’s Turtle Day event (5-0)
• Accepted annual accounting report from C4Pi (5-0)

Town Council

The Ponce Inlet Town Council is meeting for a general session featuring the Mayor's State of the Town Address and updates on hurricane recovery and town projects. Department heads will report on the Sewer Master Plan, South Peninsula Drive Sidewalk Improvement Project, Fire Department Accreditation, and Coastal Resiliency. The council will also discuss advisory boards and hear public comments.

• Mayor's State of the Town Address
• Hurricane recovery update
• Sewer Master Plan update
• South Peninsula Drive Sidewalk Improvement Project update
• Fire Department Accreditation update

The Town Council conducted a Town Hall meeting featuring a State of the Town address and reports on hurricane recovery. No new votes were taken during this session, though staff provided updates on beach restoration, sewer planning, and public safety.

• Reported 5 of 9 uninhabitable buildings are now declared safe
• Confirmed stormwater system cleaning project is approved and starting soon
• Discussed $10M+ Sewer Master Plan currently 60% complete
• Confirmed 10 mph speed limit for sidewalks regarding e-bikes

Code Enforcement Board

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board will hold a hearing on January 23, 2023, to address four alleged code violations: three expired rental permits and one light trespass. The board will also conduct annual training on Sunshine Law and ethics, and review code enforcement activity for 2022. No old business is listed.

• Case #2022-692: Expired rental permit at 4601 South Atlantic Ave #2020 (Westerman)
• Case #2022-697: Expired rental permit at 4495 South Atlantic Ave #206 (Speller)
• Case #2022-772: Expired rental permit at 4786 South Atlantic Ave #A-3 (Delgado)
• Case #2023-005: Light trespass at 92 Buschman Drive (Phillips)
• Boardmember annual training on Sunshine Law, Public Records, Quasi-Judicial Procedures, and Ethics

The Board found four properties in non-compliance for expired rental permits and light trespass violations. Each property was assessed a $250 administrative fee and given 14 days to reach compliance. The Board also elected its Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Elected Mr. Finch as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Ms. Cannon as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Approved September 26, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Case #2022-692 (4601 South Atlantic Ave, #202): Found in non-compliance for expired rental permit; assessed $250 fee (5-0)
• Case #2022-697 (4495 South Atlantic Avenue, #206): Found in non-compliance for expired rental permit; assessed $250 fee (5-0)
• Case #2022-772 (4786 South Atlantic Avenue, A-3): Found in non-compliance for expired rental permit; assessed $250 fee (5-0)
• Case #2023-005 (92 Buschman Drive): Found in non-compliance for light trespass; assessed $250 fee (5-0)
• Postponed annual boardmember training until Attorney Cino returns

Town Council

The Ponce Inlet Town Council will vote on several routine items, including ratifying the firefighter union contract, awarding a bid for the Fire Station roof replacement, and approving a watershed master plan grant agreement. They will also discuss electric vehicle charging stations and consider co-sponsoring community events. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Ratification of contract with IAFF 4140, Ponce Inlet Firefighters
• Bid award 2022-07: Fire Station Roof Replacement Project
• Watershed Master Plan grant agreement with FDEP and contract with Collective Water Resources, LLC
• Change-Order #1 for Elbers Park Rip-Rap Revetment Project
• Resolution 2023-02: Amending Rules of Order to remove sunset provision from second citizen participation

The Council approved a contract for the Ponce Inlet Firefighters and a $123,100 Watershed Master Plan to potentially lower resident flood insurance rates. Other actions included awarding a fire station roof contract and authorizing a legal opinion on building permit exceptions.

• Approved contract with IAFF Local 4140, Ponce Inlet Firefighters (5-0)
• Awarded Fire Station Roof Replacement Project to Collis Roofing for $34,740 (5-0)
• Approved $123,100 contract with Collective Water Resources, LLC for Watershed Master Plan (5-0)
• Authorized FDEP Grant Work Program Agreement for Watershed Master Plan (5-0)
• Approved $57,500 stormwater system cleaning contract with SCA (5-0)
• Authorized Town Attorney to seek State Attorney General opinion on owner-builder permit exceptions (5-0)
• Re-appointed Mike Kaszuba to Planning Board Seat 2 and appointed Charles Burge to Alternate Seat 2 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-01 supporting Florida League of Cities' 2023 Legislative Action Agenda (5-0)

Essential Services Advisory Board

The Essential Services Advisory Board will hold its first meeting of 2023, covering old and new business. Key items include an update on the Ponce deLeon Circle septic-to-sewer project, a request to piggyback on a City of Orlando stormwater sweeping contract, and a request for continued support for the South Peninsula Drive sidewalk project. The board will also elect officers and set 2023 meeting dates.

• Ponce deLeon Circle Septic-to-Sewer Project update
• Townwide stormwater system sweeping contract – piggyback on City of Orlando contract
• Request for continued support for South Peninsula Drive Sidewalk Project
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of August 4, 2022 meeting minutes

The Essential Services Advisory Board approved recommendations to the Town Council for a stormwater system cleaning contract and continued support for the South Peninsula Drive sidewalk project. The board also elected its Chair and Vice-Chair and approved the August 2022 meeting minutes.

• Recommended approval of $57,500 stormwater system cleaning contract with SCA (3-0)
• Recommended continued support for South Peninsula Drive sidewalk project (3-0)
• Elected Mr. Cox as Chair (3-0)
• Elected Ms. Valerien as Vice-Chair (3-0)
• Approved August 4, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted proposed 2023 quarterly meeting dates (3-0)

Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board

The Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting, including electing a chair and vice-chair, approving minutes, and receiving staff updates. The main new business is a tree removal request for a property on Sailfish Drive, along with setting 2023 meeting dates and annual board member training.

• Tree removal request: 4865 Sailfish Drive – Mr. Mendenhall
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2022
• 2023 Board Meeting Dates
• Annual Board member Training

The Board approved a request to remove five specimen trees at 4865 Sailfish Drive subject to specific mitigation and landscaping conditions. The Board also elected its leadership and adjusted two 2023 meeting dates.

• Elected Ms. Bell as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Ms. Finch as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Adopted agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved tree removal of four Live Oaks and one Cedar at 4865 Sailfish Drive with mitigation requirements (5-0)
• Moved July 3rd meeting to July 10th and September 4th meeting to September 11th (5-0)