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Ponce Inlet public meetings in 2024

40 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 19, 2024

Town Council

Council to ratify contract with Ponce Inlet firefighters

The Town Council will hold a special meeting to consider ratifying a contract with the IAFF 4140, representing Ponce Inlet firefighters. The only substantive item on the agenda is the ratification vote. Other items are procedural.

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✓ Decided: Council ratifies 3-year firefighter union contract

The Town Council ratified the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fiscal Years 2025-2027 with the IAFF 4140, Ponce Inlet Firefighters. The contract is the first renewal of the initial agreement and includes a wage review provision to account for market changes. Financial changes are already budgeted, with no additional costs to the Town. The motion passed 4-0.

Thu Dec 19, 2024

Town Council

Ponce Inlet Council to consider sewer fee changes and marijuana use ban

The Town Council will hold second readings on ordinances regarding purchasing regulations and the prohibition of personal marijuana use on public property. The body will also consider updates to sewer service rates and the denial of certain affordable housing tax exemptions.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts ordinances on purchasing, marijuana, and tax exemptions

The Ponce Inlet Town Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including updates to purchasing regulations, a ban on non-medical marijuana use on public property, and opting out of certain affordable housing tax exemptions. They also accepted a cell tower lease proposal from Crown Castle and made appointments to advisory boards.

Mon Dec 2, 2024

Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board

Board to discuss marker for William "Cocoa Bill" Williams

The Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board will meet to consider a marker for William "Cocoa Bill" Williams. Other agenda items include approval of minutes from June 3, 2024, and staff reports on cultural services and public works. No old business is listed.

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Mon Nov 25, 2024

Code Enforcement Board

Code Enforcement Board hears cases on property violations including tree removal and work without permits

The Code Enforcement Board will hold a public hearing to consider seven alleged code violations. Cases include missing address posting, removal of protected vegetation, tree removal without a valid permit, line-of-sight requirements, and work without permits at multiple properties. The board will also approve minutes from July 22, 2024, and hold attorney and staff discussions.

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Thu Nov 21, 2024

Town Council

Council to ban marijuana on public property, adopt animal shelter contract, discuss development moratorium

The Town Council will inaugurate new members, appoint a vice-mayor, and consider several ordinances, including a first reading to prohibit non-medical marijuana use on public property. Second readings include allowing farmers markets as a special exception in public-institutional zoning and replacing code enforcement board references with special magistrates. The council will also vote on an animal shelter services agreement with Halifax Humane Society and a co-sponsorship request for the annual Christmas Parade. Additionally, discussions are scheduled on allowing vehicle/equipment purchases from the Land Acquisition Fund and a proposed county-wide residential development moratorium.

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Thu Oct 17, 2024

Town Council

Council to consider fire truck financing, panhandling ban, and zoning changes

The Town Council will discuss financing for a 75' Quint Fire Apparatus via a lease-purchase agreement and consider disposing of a Fire Department Pierce Mini-Pumper while retaining a current fire engine as reserve. Three first-reading ordinances are on the agenda: one to allow farmers markets as a special exception in the P-I district, and two to replace references to the Code Enforcement Board with Special Magistrate across multiple code chapters. The council will also discuss abolishing restrictions on panhandling following a federal court ruling, and a lien abatement request for a property at 4745 South Atlantic Avenue, Unit 404.

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Thu Oct 3, 2024

Essential Services Advisory Board

Board to discuss keeping current fire engine as reserve apparatus

The Essential Services Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with calls to order, pledge, roll call, and approval of June 13, 2024 minutes. The main action item is a discussion on whether to retain the current fire engine as a reserve apparatus. Staff reports will be given by Fire Chief Scales, Police Chief Glazier, and the Assistant Public Works Manager.

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Thu Sep 26, 2024

Town Council

Town Council to ratify public works director employment offer

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to address a single personnel matter. The body will vote to ratify an employment offer for the public works director position.

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Tue Sep 24, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider allowing farmers markets in public-institutional zones

The Planning Board will hold a regular meeting with two proposed ordinance amendments. One would allow farmers markets as a major special exception in the public-institutional zoning district. The other would update LUDC references from Code Enforcement Board to Special Magistrate. The meeting also includes approval of July 2024 minutes and staff reports.

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Thu Sep 19, 2024

Town Council

Town Council to vote on $1.26M fire apparatus, final budget, and dock ordinance

The Ponce Inlet Town Council will hold public hearings on Ordinance 2024-03 (second reading) amending dock, boathouse, boat slip, and pier regulations in the Land Development Code, and on adopting the final millage rate and budget for FY 2024/2025. The Council will also consider resolutions to accept election results, approve a supplemental appropriation for boardwalk and dock repairs, and authorize a lease-purchase agreement for a 75' quint fire apparatus costing $1,263,200. Other business includes an interlocal agreement with Volusia County for transportation impact fee collection and acceptance of a bid for the Ponce Inlet Stormwater Improvements Project.

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Wed Sep 4, 2024

Town Council

Town Council to set tentative millage rate and adopt FY 2024/2025 budget

This special meeting of the Ponce Inlet Town Council includes a presentation by state legislators and a certificate of appreciation for a beach clean-up. The main business is adopting a tentative millage rate (Resolution 2024-15) and holding the first reading of an ordinance to adopt the FY 2024/2025 budget and amend prior budgets.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts tentative millage rate and FY 2024-25 budget

The Town Council adopted Resolution 2024-15 setting the tentative millage rate at 6.4769 mills (an 11.60% increase above the rolled-back rate) and Ordinance 2024-05 adopting the FY 2024-25 budget. The decision was made after a presentation by Town Manager Disher and public comments. The meeting also included a $35,000 appropriation check from the Florida Legislature for a fire station generator and a certificate of appreciation to Cub Scout Pack 436.

Thu Aug 22, 2024

Town Council

Council to seek AG opinion on long-term rental regulation pre-emption

The Town Council will consider requesting an Attorney General opinion on whether state law pre-empts local long-term rental regulations. They will also hold first readings of ordinances amending dock/boathouse rules and purchasing regulations, discuss an athletic court reservation system under the ADA, and vote on a five-year refuse collection contract with Waste Pro.

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✓ Decided: Council approves dock code amendment, purchasing changes, and $22,987.50 walkover cost-share

The Town Council approved several items, including a first reading of Ordinance 2024-03 amending dock regulations, a first reading of Ordinance 2024-04 updating purchasing thresholds, and a cost-participation request from Harbour Village CSA for a dune walkover not to exceed $22,987.50. They also approved a five-year renewal of the Waste Pro refuse collection agreement and directed staff to prepare a letter supporting Volusia County coastal armoring. All votes were 5-0.

Thu Aug 8, 2024

Town Council

Town Council receives updates on beach restoration, traffic, law enforcement, stormwater

This meeting consists of informational updates from county and town officials on beach restoration, traffic issues, law enforcement, and stormwater drainage. No public hearings or ordinances are scheduled. Public comments are invited.

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Tue Jul 23, 2024

Planning Board

Ponce Inlet Planning Board to vote on docks ordinance and meeting time change

The Planning Board will hold its regular meeting at Town Council Chambers to consider two formal business items: an ordinance amending dock and pier regulations in the Land Use and Development Code and a bylaw change to shift the regular meeting time from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Staff will also provide updates and training on quasi-judicial proceedings.

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Mon Jul 22, 2024

Code Enforcement Board

Code Enforcement Board hears 4 cases on permits, property maintenance & rentals

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing to consider four alleged code violations. Cases include old business (work without permits at 102 Rains Drive, property maintenance at 101 Old Carriage Road) and new business (rental permit requirements at 70 Seawinds Circle and 4495 South Atlantic Avenue #404). The board may issue orders and fines after sworn testimony and public discussion.

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✓ Decided: Code board dismisses rental violation case after owner challenges town's authority

The board voted 3-2 to find a short-term rental property in non-compliance, assess the $250 fee, and dismiss the case. A separate rental permit case was withdrawn by the town after the owner raised preemption arguments under Florida Statute 83.425. Two prior non-compliance cases were dismissed after properties came into compliance.

Thu Jul 18, 2024

Town Council

Council to vote on proposed millage rate for 2024-2025 fiscal year

This meeting includes two resolutions: one creating a Disaster Recovery fund with a budget transfer for the current year, and another adopting a proposed millage rate for FY 2024-2025. Council will also discuss business hours and a vision statement, code enforcement via a special magistrate, and purchasing thresholds. A presentation on coastal armoring by Volusia County Chair Jeff Brower is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council sets proposed millage rate at 6.7473 for FY 24/25 budget

The Town Council approved a proposed millage rate of 6.7473 for the FY 2024-2025 budget, which is 14.15% above the rolled-back rate and would generate $8,403,446 in ad valorem revenue at a 95% collection rate. The Council also created a Disaster Recovery Fund, approved a piggyback contract with Sunrise Consulting Group, and directed staff to review business hour regulations, transition code enforcement to a Special Magistrate, and raise the Town Manager's purchasing threshold to $50,000.

Tue Jul 16, 2024

Town Council

Ponce Inlet Town Council to hold FY 2024/2025 budget workshop

The Town Council is meeting for a special budget workshop. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024/2025.

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Wed Jun 26, 2024

Town Council

Town Council holds preliminary budget workshop

The Town Council is holding a special meeting for a preliminary budget workshop. The session will include discussion regarding capital improvements and level-of-service enhancements.

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Mon Jun 24, 2024

Code Enforcement Board

Code Enforcement Board reviews irrigation and permit violations

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board will hear several cases regarding property violations. These include issues with irrigation backflow preventers and work performed without required permits.

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Thu Jun 20, 2024

Town Council

Ponce Inlet Council considers septic-to-sewer loans and mid-year budget adjustment

The Town Council will review resolutions for septic-to-sewer Phase 1 and 2 improvements through FDEP loan applications. The agenda also includes a mid-year budget adjustment and discussions regarding beach parking, traffic, and consultant contract renewals.

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Thu Jun 13, 2024

Essential Services Advisory Board

Discussion on the proposed replacement of Public Works Building “B”

The board will discuss a proposal to replace Public Works Building “B”. Staff reports from the Fire, Police, and Public Works departments are also scheduled for presentation.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024

Town Council

Review of Watershed Master Plan and proposed farmer's market zoning changes

The Town Council and Planning Board will review the Watershed Master Plan for stormwater management requirements. The meeting includes a request for direction on allowing Farmer’s Markets in the Public Institution zoning district. Additionally, officials will discuss amending Planning Board By-Laws regarding meeting times.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024

Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board

Board to review tree removal request for 112 Inlet Harbor Road

The Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board will meet to discuss a specific tree removal request and review research on an athletic court reservation system. The meeting also includes staff updates from Cultural Services and Public Works.

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Tue May 7, 2024

Town Council

Town Council to consider electric utility franchise for Florida Power & Light

The Town Council will hold a second reading for an ordinance regarding an electric utility franchise. The body will also discuss funding transfers for a septic-to-sewer project and a dune walkover reconstruction request.

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Mon May 6, 2024

Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board

Board to review tree removal and athletic court system

The Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board will meet to discuss new business items. The board will receive updates from Cultural Services and Public Works staff.

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Tue Apr 23, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to discuss ordinance for docks, boathouses, and piers

The Planning Board will meet to review staff reports and discuss a proposed ordinance. The primary business item concerns regulations for docks, boathouses, boat slips, and piers.

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Thu Apr 18, 2024

Town Council

Ponce Inlet Council to review Sailfish Marina site plan and utility franchise

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to review the final site development plan for Sailfish Marina. Members will also consider a utility franchise for Florida Power & Light and updates to the town's fee schedule.

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Mon Apr 1, 2024

Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board

Board discusses historic tree designation and FY 24/25 park improvements

The Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the designation of a historic tree at Ponce Preserve. The board will also consider potential improvements for the FY 24/25 budget.

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Tue Mar 26, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to review final site plan for Sailfish Marina

The Planning Board will meet to conduct a quasi-judicial hearing regarding a specific development application. The board is continuing a review of a final site plan for a property on Sailfish Drive.

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Mon Mar 25, 2024

Code Enforcement Board

Code Enforcement Board to hear five property violation cases

The Code Enforcement Board is meeting to review old and new business regarding local property violations. The board will discuss specific cases involving unpermitted work, unsafe structures, and property maintenance.

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Thu Mar 21, 2024

Town Council

Ponce Inlet Council to discuss sewer resilience and beach addressing

The Town Council will consider several infrastructure and environmental projects, including sewer resilience and living shorelines. The body will also review a first reading of an ordinance regarding beach addressing requirements.

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Thu Mar 7, 2024

Essential Services Advisory Board

Board to review FY 24/25 capital budget priorities for public services

The Essential Services Advisory Board will review and make recommendations for the FY 24/25 capital budget. The meeting includes requests for staffing, equipment, and a public safety vessel. The board will also conduct postponed Sunshine Law Training.

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Thu Feb 29, 2024

Town Council

Mayor to deliver State of the Town Address

The Town Council will meet to hear the Mayor's State of the Town Address and receive updates on beach restoration and stormwater improvements. The council will also discuss changes to meeting times and dates.

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Tue Feb 27, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to review final site plan for Sailfish Marina

The Planning Board will meet to conduct a quasi-judicial hearing regarding a final site plan for a property on Sailfish Drive. The board will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and undergo annual member training.

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Mon Feb 26, 2024

Code Enforcement Board

Code Enforcement Board to hear cases on rental permits and property violations

The Code Enforcement Board is meeting to review five specific property cases. The board will discuss alleged violations regarding expired rental permits, unsafe structures, and work performed without permits.

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Thu Feb 15, 2024

Town Council

Town Council to consider lien foreclosures and engineering contract extension

The Town Council will review several recommended lien foreclosures and a contract extension for engineering services. The body will also discuss a memorial tribute for Jeff Miller and a request to change a future meeting date.

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Mon Feb 5, 2024

Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board

Board to review landscape and tree plans for Sailfish Marina

The Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board will meet to conduct organizational business and review a specific development project. The board will also discuss budgetary items for fiscal year 2024/25.

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Mon Jan 22, 2024

Code Enforcement Board

Code Enforcement Board to hear cases on permits and unsafe structures

The Code Enforcement Board will hold hearings regarding alleged permit violations and unsafe structures at specific properties. The board will also review several foreclosure proceedings and conduct annual member training.

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Thu Jan 18, 2024

Town Council

Council to review Marine Science Center expansion plan

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the final site development plan for the Learning Center expansion at the Marine Science Center. The body will also consider resolutions regarding legislative goals and meeting rules.

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Thu Jan 11, 2024

Essential Services Advisory Board

Board to review FY 24/25 capital budget requests for public safety and works

The Essential Services Advisory Board will discuss proposed capital budget requests for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The board will also consider a request for continued support for the South Peninsula Drive Sidewalk Project.

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