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Ponce Inlet public meetings in 2025

44 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Town Council

Council to consider amendment to Farmers Market rules in Land Use Code

The Ponce Inlet Town Council will vote on a 2nd reading amendment to the Land Use and Development Code that changes Section 3.20 governing farmers markets. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda approvals, donations to community programs, board appointments, and a public hearing on the farmers market amendment. Additional items include resolutions on stormwater assessment and tax‑exemption policy, and contracts for emergency debris removal.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approved settlement agreement, donations, and multiple board appointments

The council approved the agenda amendment and the consent agenda items, including a settlement with Susanne Severson, a collective bargaining amendment, and new pay grades. It also approved a $750 donation to the Kids Tag Art program and a $250 donation to the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet program. Additionally, the council re‑appointed members to the Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, & Tree Advisory Board and to the Essential Services Advisory Board.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Town Council

Council will discuss wage amendment and employee compensation study

The Town Council will discuss proposed amendments to the IAFF‑4140 collective bargaining agreement, specifically Article 16 concerning wages. They will also review updates to the 2025 employee classification and compensation study presented by MGT Impact Solutions, LLC. No other actions are listed for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approved directing staff to present IAFF wage amendment at next meeting

The Town Council voted 4-0 to have staff present the proposed IAFF wage amendment at a future regular meeting. It also approved directing staff to present the new pay grades and salary range adjustments at a future meeting. Additionally, the Council approved presenting recommended wage adjustments for employees below the new minimum range, with a request for supplemental appropriations if needed, at a future meeting.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

Town Council

Council to approve purchase of 58 South Turn Circle for stormwater improvements

The Ponce Inlet Town Council will administer oaths to newly elected officials, appoint a Vice‑Mayor and council representatives to regional bodies, and consider several items on the consent agenda. The council will discuss a request to rename Lighthouse Point Park, a purchase of vacant property at 58 South Turn Circle for future stormwater improvements, and a first‑reading ordinance amendment for farmers markets. They will also approve a task assignment with Raftelis Financial Consultants for Phase 2 of the stormwater utility fee implementation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $350K appropriation to buy 58 South Turn Circle for stormwater

The Town Council unanimously approved a supplemental appropriation of $350,000 and the contract to purchase the vacant lot at 58 South Turn Circle for future stormwater improvements. Council members also re‑appointed representatives to regional interlocal organizations and appointed Gary L. Smith as Vice‑Mayor. The agenda, consent agenda, and Ordinance 2025‑08 amending the farmer’s market provisions were each approved unanimously. All motions recorded passed with a 5‑0 vote.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Planning Board

Board will consider amending LUDC Section 3.20 for farmer’s markets

The Ponce Inlet Planning Board will adopt its agenda, approve the July 29, 2025 meeting minutes, and hear the staff report. It will then consider two business items: a proposed amendment to the Land Use and Development Code Section 3.20 concerning farmer’s markets, and a discussion to reschedule the November and December Planning Board meetings.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves farmer’s market amendment and reschedules Dec meeting

The board voted 5‑0 to forward an amendment to the Land Use and Development Code Section 3.20 on farmer’s markets, adding a requirement that at least 40 % of vendor spaces be for fresh produce and related items, and recommending approval to the Town Council. The board also voted 5‑0 to keep the November 25 meeting as scheduled and to move the December 23 meeting to December 16, 2025. The agenda and the July 29, 2025 minutes were each approved unanimously. No public participation occurred.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

Special Magistrate hearing new work‑without‑permit case at 4565 S. Atlantic Ave.

The Special Magistrate will review several pending code‑enforcement cases, including property‑maintenance and permit‑violation matters at various South Atlantic Avenue addresses. A new case involving Albert & Melinda Livingston at 4565 South Atlantic Avenue #5410 will be considered. The meeting also includes approval of the September 22, 2025 minutes and the administration of oaths to witnesses.

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✓ Decided: Magistrate imposed a $50‑per‑day fine on a non‑compliant property

The Special Magistrate approved the September 22, 2025 minutes. Four cases were dismissed after owners paid a $250 administrative fee, one case received a $50 per day fine for continued non‑compliance, another was ordered to appear for a status hearing on January 26, 2026, and a fifth case was placed under review with an order expected within the week.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025

Town Council

Ponce Inlet Council to review event requests and 2026 legislative funding

The Town Council will consider requests for the use of town property for local events and a co-sponsorship for the annual Christmas parade. The body will also discuss an appropriation request for the 2026 Legislative session.

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✓ Decided: Council approved stormwater property purchase and several community event supports

The Town Council approved the agenda and consent agenda items, including use of town property for the Daytona 100 Ultramarathon and minutes from September meetings. It also approved co‑sponsorship of the 15th Annual Christmas Parade and use of town property for the Marine Science Center’s Wildlife Festival. The Council voted to proceed with a Letter of Intent to purchase 58 South Turn Circle for stormwater improvements and agreed to submit modified appropriation requests for the 2026 legislative session.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

Authorization of foreclosure for RFM Properties at 4591 South Atlantic Ave.

The Special Magistrate hearing will consider five code‑enforcement cases, including property maintenance violations, work performed without permits, and a foreclosure authorization. The Town Council will also approve the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes oath administration for witnesses and the usual procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Magistrate set compliance deadlines and $250 fees for three code violations

The Special Magistrate approved the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes. For case 2025‑1741, a compliance date of October 24, 2025 was set and a status hearing scheduled for October 27, 2025. The magistrate ordered two‑week permit deadlines, $250 administrative fees, and status hearings on October 27, 2025 for cases 2025‑1694 and 2025‑1774, and found case 2025‑1753 in compliance, dismissing it after fee payment. The foreclosure case 2023‑101 was withdrawn.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Town Council

Town Council adopts final millage rate and FY 2025/2026 budget

The council will adopt the final millage rate for fiscal year 2025/2026 and approve the audited budget for FY 2025/2026. It will also consider a second‑reading ordinance to amend rental registration and inspection requirements. Additional actions include fee reallocation for rental enforcement, a plat‑review authority designation, and contracts for an animal shelter agreement and a vacant property purchase for stormwater improvements.

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✓ Decided: Town Council adopts 6.25‑mill property tax rate for FY 2025‑26

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It appointed Susan Vanderbeek to an alternate seat on the Cultural Services Board, accepted a technical memorandum on construction storm‑water mitigation, and approved a resolution updating the town’s investment policy. The council also adopted an ordinance revising rental registration and inspection rules and set the final property tax millage at 6.25 mills, projected to raise $8,281,730.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025

Town Council

Town Council to consider tentative millage rate and budget for FY 2025/2026

The Town Council will meet to discuss the tentative millage rate and budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The meeting includes a first reading of an ordinance to incorporate the final audited budget from 2023/2024 and amend the 2024/2025 budget.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 6.25‑mill tax rate and FY 2025‑26 budget unanimously

The Town Council approved Resolution 2025‑12, adopting a tentative ad valorem millage rate of 6.25 mills for FY 2025/26, generating $8,281,730 at a 95% collection rate. The Council also adopted Ordinance 2025‑07, which incorporates the audited FY 2023‑24 budget, amends the FY 2024‑25 budget, and adopts the FY 2025‑26 budget. Both measures passed with a 5‑0 vote.

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Mon Aug 25, 2025

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

Town hears two code enforcement cases at special magistrate hearing

The Town Council’s Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will convene in Ponce Inlet Town Council Chambers to hear two active cases. One is an alleged unpermitted work violation by Ocean Support Inc., and the other is a property maintenance issue involving a residential lot. No policy decisions or new ordinances are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Magistrate ordered Brandi Swick property to comply by Sep 24, 2025

The July 28, 2025 meeting minutes were approved. The case against Ocean Support Inc. was dismissed after the property came into compliance. For the case involving Brandi Swick, the magistrate ordered the property to be fully compliant by September 24, 2025, assessed a $250 administrative fee, and set a status‑update hearing for September 22, 2025.

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Thu Aug 21, 2025

Town Council

Town Council to vote on rental registration ordinance and waste fee hike

The Ponce Inlet Town Council will hold its regular meeting on August 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers. The meeting includes a first reading of an ordinance amending rental registration and inspection rules, a resolution adjusting waste collection fees, and discussions on vehicle lease programs and public works building design.

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✓ Decided: Council approved hybrid vehicle program to buy out public works leases

The council approved the agenda amendment with a 5-0 vote. It also approved the consent agenda, including renewal of the interlocal agreement with Volusia County and meeting minutes, by consensus. Council reached a consensus to implement a hybrid vehicle program that will pay off the remaining public works vehicle lease terms, transfer ownership of those vehicles to the town, and retain leasing for public safety vehicles in the FY 2025‑2026 budget.

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Tue Jul 29, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider sightseeing boat base at 4884 Front Street

The Planning Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing regarding a minor special exception for a boat base. The board will also discuss amendments to the Land Use and Development Code concerning rental registrations and inspections.

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✓ Decided: Board approved minor special exception for sightseeing boat base at 4884 Front St

The Planning Board approved a minor special exception (SPEC 6-2025) for a sightseeing boat base at 4884 Front Street with a 5-0 vote. The Board also voted 4-1 to forward amendments to Articles 3 and 10 of the Land Use and Development Code concerning rental registrations and inspections to the Town Council with a recommendation of approval. Chair and Vice‑Chair elections were confirmed, and the agenda and prior minutes were adopted.

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Mon Jul 28, 2025

Code Enforcement Board

Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board to hear three property violation cases

The Special Magistrate will hear cases regarding alleged code violations. The meeting includes reviews of old business and one new repeat violation case.

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Mon Jul 28, 2025

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

Special Magistrate to hear code enforcement cases

The Special Magistrate will hold hearings regarding alleged code violations. The body will review cases involving unpermitted work, right of way maintenance, and property maintenance.

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✓ Decided: Magistrate grants repair timelines, continues two cases, and approves minutes

The magistrate approved the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. The magistrate continued Case #2025-682 (Ocean Support Inc.) to the August 25, 2025 hearing. The magistrate dismissed Case #2025-1482 (Helen Hill) after finding the property in compliance. For Case #2025-1679 (Aisha Moore property), the magistrate found the property non‑compliant, granted 180 days to complete exterior repairs and 12 months for interior renovations, and set a status‑update hearing for October 27, 2025.

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Thu Jul 17, 2025

Town Council

Town Council to consider millage rate and two residential rezoning requests

The Town Council will discuss the proposed millage rate for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and two zoning changes from conservation to low-density residential. The body will also consider participation in Volusia County homeowner repair and recovery programs.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts two rezoning ordinances and vacates easement at 4915 S. Atlantic Ave

The Town Council approved the amended agenda and the consent agenda by unanimous vote. It adopted Ordinance 2025-04, changing the zoning of 4784 S. Peninsula Drive from Conservation to Low‑Density Single‑Family Residential, and Ordinance 2025-05, changing the zoning of parcel ID# 6430-00-01-0091 to the same designation. The Council also approved Resolution 2025-08 to vacate a drainage, access and utility easement at 4915 S. Atlantic Avenue. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025

Town Council

Ponce Inlet Town Council to hold budget workshop

The Town Council will review the proposed budget for FY 2025/2026 and a memorandum from the Town Manager. The body will also discuss fire station replacement and firefighter work schedules.

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✓ Decided: Council discussed FY 2025/26 budget and fire station study, no formal actions

The Town Council reviewed the proposed FY 2025/26 budget, a fire‑station replacement feasibility study, the vehicle lease program, and firefighter overtime issues. Staff presented financial data, millage rate scenarios, and lease recommendations. No votes, approvals, or formal decisions were recorded in the minutes.

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Wed Jun 25, 2025

Town Council

Town Council to review Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to hear a presentation on a Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study. The study is being presented by Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.

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✓ Decided: Council agreed to add Phase 2 stormwater utility plan to FY 25/26 budget

The Town Council reached consensus to include the Phase 2 stormwater utility implementation plan in the FY 25/26 budget. No formal vote tally was recorded. The meeting otherwise featured a presentation and discussion of stormwater utility billing options, with no other actions taken.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider sightseeing boat base at 4884 Front Street

The Planning Board will hold a special meeting to review a minor special exception application. The board is deciding whether to allow a sightseeing boat base at a specific property.

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✓ Decided: Board tables sightseeing boat base special exception to a future date

The Planning Board voted 5‑0 to continue the minor special exception application for a sightseeing boat base at 4884 Front Street to a date to be determined. The motion to adopt the agenda was also approved unanimously (5‑0). No other actions were taken and the meeting adjourned.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider easement vacation and sightseeing boat base

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on two land-use applications. The board is deciding whether to grant a minor special exception for a business and vacate a specific easement.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board forwards easement vacation recommendation to Town Council

The board deferred electing a new Chair to the next meeting (5‑0). It amended the agenda by removing Item 7‑B and adding a quasi‑judicial worksheet discussion (5‑0). The board recommended that the Vac 5‑2025 easement vacation application be sent to the Town Council with a recommendation of approval (5‑0).

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

Special Magistrate to hear four code enforcement cases

The Special Magistrate will review one old business case and three new business cases regarding alleged code violations. The body will determine if violations occurred and what actions are required.

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✓ Decided: Ocean Support Inc. ordered to correct unpermitted fence and tiki hut by July 7 2025

The Special Magistrate approved the May 19, 2025 minutes and issued several enforcement rulings. A property at 122 Old Carriage Road was found in compliance, with a $250 administrative fee and dismissal upon payment. Ocean Support Inc. at 4950 South Peninsula Drive was found non‑compliant, given a 14‑day deadline to obtain permits or remove structures, assessed a $250 fee, and the case was continued to July 28, 2025. Additional cases at 72 Seawinds Circle and 4322 South Atlantic Avenue were also found non‑compliant or now compliant, each assessed a $250 fee and scheduled for a July 28, 2025 hearing.

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Thu Jun 19, 2025

Town Council

Town Council to consider two residential rezoning requests

The Town Council will hold public hearings on rezoning two properties from Conservation to Low-Density Single-Family Residential. The body will also discuss hurricane preparations and consider updates to the town fee schedule and board appointment procedures.

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✓ Decided: Council rezoned two parcels on South Peninsula Drive to low‑density residential

The council approved the amended agenda and the consent agenda, then approved two rezoning ordinances changing parcels on South Peninsula Drive from Conservation to R‑1 low‑density residential. It also adopted Ordinance 2025‑03 to handle utility billing disputes and Resolution 2025‑04 setting a $300 limit for administrative refunds.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

Town Council

Ponce Inlet Town Council to hold preliminary budget workshop

The Town Council is meeting for a special session to conduct a preliminary budget workshop. The discussion will focus on capital improvements and level-of-service.

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✓ Decided: Town Council held a preliminary budget workshop; no formal actions were taken

The council met on June 10, 2025 for a special preliminary budget workshop to review assumptions, obligations, and priorities for FY 2025/2026. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded; the discussion covered reserve levels, hurricane expenses, rising costs, utility fee changes, loan obligations, and project recommendations. Council members asked for more information on a recreational fund, fire‑station replacement, vehicle leasing, and other items, but no decisions were made. The next budget workshop is scheduled for July 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board

Board to discuss potential improvements for Town Athletic Courts

The Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board will meet to receive staff updates and continue discussions on town athletic courts. No new business items are listed for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board reserves $180,000 for future projects and adds gate between pickleball courts

The Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board adopted its agenda and approved the April 7 minutes unanimously. It recommended making no changes to the town’s athletic courts, reserving the $180,000 signing‑bonus funding for future recreational projects, and installing a gate between the North and South pickleball courts. The recommendation passed by consensus, 5‑0.

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Mon May 19, 2025

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

Special Magistrate to hear three code enforcement cases

The Special Magistrate will hold hearings to address alleged code violations. The body will review cases involving property maintenance and work performed without permits.

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✓ Decided: Two property violations dismissed pending $250 fee payment

The Special Magistrate approved the April 28, 2025 meeting minutes. She found the property at 57 Daggett Cove Drive in compliance, reiterated a $250 administrative fee, and ordered the case dismissed once the fee is paid. She also found the property at 4339 South Atlantic Avenue in compliance, reiterated a $250 fee, and ordered that case dismissed upon payment. The matter involving 122 Old Carriage Road was continued to the next hearing on June 23, 2025.

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Thu May 15, 2025

Town Council

Town Council to hear first reading of ordinance on billing disputes and cross-connection rules

The Ponce Inlet Town Council will hold the first reading of Ordinance 2025-03, which amends the code to authorize administrative resolution of customer billing disputes and update cross-connection control regulations. The council also considers several new business items, including an interlocal agreement with Volusia County for storm debris management on CR 4075 (South Atlantic Avenue) and award of continuing professional services contracts for architectural services. Other discussions include updates to board appointment procedures and status of long-term rental permits. The consent agenda includes a one-year extension of the agreement with Universal Towing, Inc., and approval of a grant for a replacement generator at the fire station.

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✓ Decided: Council approves ordinance on billing disputes and backflow testing

The Town Council approved Ordinance 2025-03, allowing staff to resolve customer billing disputes up to a set dollar limit and aligning backflow‑prevention testing with the Florida Administrative Code, with a 5‑0 vote. The council also approved a first amendment to the Universal Towing agreement, a grant for a fire‑station generator, and the April 17 2025 meeting minutes, each by unanimous consent. An interlocal storm‑debris agreement with Volusia County was tabled pending clarification, while continuing architectural services contracts and a HomeServe marketing agreement were both approved unanimously.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

Special Magistrate to hear code enforcement cases on April 28

The Special Magistrate will review code enforcement cases to determine compliance and address alleged violations. The meeting includes orders of compliance and hearings regarding property maintenance and unpermitted work.

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✓ Decided: Special Magistrate approved compliance orders and fined three properties for code violations

The magistrate approved Orders of Compliance for Case #2025-275 (Charles & Tenille Collins) and Case #2025-462 (Ponce Inlet Club South). He found the properties in Cases #2025-511, #2025-541, and #2025-572 to be non‑compliant, assessed a $250 administrative fee for each, and imposed a $250 per‑day fine for the roof violation. All three non‑compliant cases were given a compliance deadline of May 16, 2025, with further adjudication scheduled for the May 19, 2025 hearing.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider rezoning two parcels from Conservation to R-1

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a vacation of easement at 4915 S. Atlantic Avenue and two zoning map amendments to rezone properties on S. Peninsula Drive from Conservation (C) to Low-Density Single-Family (R-1). The board will also consider approval of the February 25, 2025 meeting minutes. No other business items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Board approved rezoning of two parcels from Conservation to R-1

The Planning Board adopted the agenda and approved the February 25 minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. It moved to continue the easement vacating application to May 27, also 5‑0. The board then approved zoning map amendments for 4784 S. Peninsula Drive and the adjacent vacant parcel, changing both from Conservation to R‑1, with a 5‑0 vote.

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Thu Apr 17, 2025

Town Council

Public hearing on weekly farmer’s market at Ponce Inlet Community Center

The Council will hold a public hearing on a Major Special Exception to allow a weekly farmer’s market at the Community Center. They will also consider second reading of an ordinance to expand the Land Acquisition Fund for non-land purchases, and a resolution to transfer funds for a new fire station generator. Several interlocal agreements for emergency response and a cell tower lease amendment are up for approval.

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✓ Decided: Council approves weekly farmer’s market special exception and key finance measures

The Town Council voted 5-0 to approve a major special exception allowing a weekly farmer’s market at the Ponce Inlet Community Center, 4670 S. Peninsula Drive. The Council also approved Ordinance 2025-02 to expand fund use, Resolution 2025-03 to transfer budget appropriations, and a lease agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC that includes a $180,000 signing bonus. Additionally, the Council accepted the FY 2024-2025 financial statements and auditor’s report, and approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025

Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board

Board to discuss building a rainbow bridge at Happy Tails Dog Park

The Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting including approval of March 3 minutes, staff updates on cultural services and public works, and a discussion on constructing a "Rainbow Bridge" within Ponce's Happy Tails Dog Park. No old business is listed. Public participation is invited.

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✓ Decided: Board decides against building Rainbow Bridge, will study memorial sign

The board approved the meeting agenda and the March 3, 2025 minutes by unanimous consensus. Staff reported updates on park boardwalks, playground repairs, and upcoming events. The board voted 5‑0 to not construct a Rainbow Bridge in Happy Tails Dog Park and asked staff to research a memorial sign instead. No public participation occurred.

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Thu Apr 3, 2025

Essential Services Advisory Board

Board to vote on mutual aid agreements for emergency response

The Essential Services Advisory Board will consider approving two interlocal agreements: a Closest Unit Response Agreement with neighboring municipalities and an Interlocal Agreement for Shared Use of Emergency Response Reserve Apparatus. The board will also review minutes from March 6, 2025, and receive reports from the Fire, Public Works, and Police departments.

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✓ Decided: Board forwarded two emergency service agreements to Town Council for approval

The Essential Services Advisory Board adopted its agenda and the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. It then moved to forward a Closest Unit Response Agreement and an Interlocal Agreement for Shared Use of Emergency Response Reserve Apparatus to the Town Council, each with a recommendation of approval. All motions passed with a 4-0 vote.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

Special Magistrate to consider foreclosure and two code violations

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hear three cases: foreclosure authorization (Case 2022-758) for a property at 4505 South Atlantic Avenue #703, an alleged work without permit (Case 2025-275) at 4924 South Peninsula Drive, and an alleged milestone inspection requirement violation (Case 2025-462) at Ponce Inlet Club South. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February 24, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Town authorized foreclosure of 4505 South Atlantic Ave #703 for unpaid code liens

The Special Magistrate approved the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes. She found 4924 South Peninsula Drive non‑compliant, gave the owners until April 23, 2025 to obtain permits and set a $250 per day fine thereafter. She authorized foreclosure of 4505 South Atlantic Avenue #703 to collect $79,750 in code‑enforcement liens. The case involving Ponce Inlet Club South was placed under advisement with no order issued yet.

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Thu Mar 20, 2025

Town Council

Ponce Inlet Council to consider expanding use of land acquisition funds

The Town Council will hold first reading of an ordinance to allow Land Acquisition Fund money to be spent on purposes beyond land acquisition and public facilities. Council will also consider extending the sunset date of the Public Safety Director Pro Tem position and approve bids for generator replacements. Other business includes co-sponsoring a spring bazaar, naming a town podcast, and designating the Community Center as an FPL staging location.

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Thu Mar 6, 2025

Essential Services Advisory Board

Board to review FY 25/26 capital budget priorities for essential services

The Essential Services Advisory Board will review and recommend capital budget priorities for the Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works for FY 25/26. The board will also discuss amending the Land Acquisition Fund to allow for purchases beyond real estate and public facilities.

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✓ Decided: Board forwards $355,480 capital budget priorities to Town Council

The Essential Services Advisory Board reviewed and forwarded four capital budget priorities for FY 25/26 to the Town Council with a recommendation of approval, totaling $355,480. The board also forwarded a draft ordinance to amend the Land Acquisition Fund to allow purchases beyond real estate and public facilities. Two Public Works requests were withdrawn, and the Fire Department's vehicle replacement was deferred.

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Mon Mar 3, 2025

Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board

Continued discussion on FY 25/26 budget and marker for William 'Cocoa Bill' Williams

The board will hear staff updates on cultural services and public works, then continue two old business items: a marker for William 'Cocoa Bill' Williams and proposed budget items for fiscal year 2025/26. No new business is scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural with ongoing discussions.

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✓ Decided: Board forwards 5 budget items to Town Council for FY 25/26

The Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board recommended forwarding five items to the Town Council for FY 25/26 budget consideration: a historic marker for William 'Cocoa Bill' Williams, fencing at Timothy Pollard Memorial Park, painting of the Lighthouse Park restroom and storage facilities, hiring a holiday decorator, and resurfacing tennis courts. The board also recommended not forwarding improvements to Elbers Sunset Park, Wilbur Bay Wetlands, and the Historical Museum. All votes were 5-0.

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Tue Feb 25, 2025

Planning Board

Public hearing on special exception for weekly farmer's market at 4670 S. Peninsula Drive

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a Major Special Exception application (SPEC 2-2025) to allow a weekly farmer's market at 4670 S. Peninsula Drive in the Public Institutional (P/I) zoning district. The board will also approve meeting minutes from January 28, 2025, and conduct other routine business.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board recommends approval of weekly farmers market at Community Center

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a major special exception to allow a weekly farmers market at the Ponce Inlet Community Center, 4670 S. Peninsula Drive. The recommendation will go to the Town Council for a final decision. The board also approved the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes as amended and adopted the agenda.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025

Code Enforcement Board

Code Enforcement Board to hear cases regarding work beyond permit scope

The Code Enforcement Board will meet to review two old business cases involving alleged permit violations. The board will determine if work performed at two specific properties exceeded the scope of the permits.

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✓ Decided: Code board fines owners $3,000 for permit violations at two S. Atlantic properties

The board found properties at 4736 and 4738 South Atlantic Avenue in compliance with a mitigation plan, but assessed fines for work beyond permit scope. Each property was fined $1,500 (a $250 administrative fee plus $250 per violation for five violations), totaling $3,000. The motion passed 5-0.

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Thu Feb 20, 2025

Town Council

Council to discuss residential parking permit program

The Ponce Inlet Town Council meets February 20 to discuss a residential parking permit program, consider partnering on a 'living seawall' with Embry-Riddle, and appoint board members. No public hearings or ordinances are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council backs living seawall test at Ponce Preserve

The Town Council gave consensus to support using the Ponce Preserve oceanfront shoreline for a 'living seawall' project and to join the NSF grant application as a co-applicant, with funding evaluated by the Finance Department. The Council also approved several appointments, a $750 donation to the Kids Tag Art program, a cost-participation agreement for a dune walkover, and a Special Magistrate agreement with Vose Law Firm. All votes were 5-0.

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Wed Feb 12, 2025

Town Council

Town Council to consider hiring a special magistrate for code enforcement

The Ponce Inlet Town Council is holding a special meeting to hear presentations from Storch Law Firm and Vose Law Firm, followed by consideration of their applications for RFQ 2024-04 to serve as Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement Services. A decision on the appointment is expected.

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✓ Decided: Council hires Vose Law Firm as special magistrate for code enforcement

The Town Council held a special meeting to consider two law firms for the role of special magistrate for code enforcement services. After presentations from both firms, Storch Law Firm withdrew its proposal, and the Council voted 5-0 to hire Vose Law Firm, LLP. The contract will be at a rate of $250 per hour for Ms. Velo's services, with no additional fees for miscellaneous expenses.

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Wed Feb 5, 2025

Town Council

Town Council to hold State of the Town address and budget process overview

The Town Council will hear the Mayor's State of the Town Address and presentations from Department Heads and the Town Manager regarding 2025 goals. The meeting includes an overview of the annual municipal budget process and an update on the Watershed Master Plan.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board meets to elect officers and receive annual training

This is a procedural meeting with no public hearings or substantive business items. The board will elect a chair and vice-chair, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive annual training from the Town Attorney on board member duties and Form 8-B review.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board holds organizational meeting, re-elects Kaszuba as chair

The Ponce Inlet Planning Board met on January 28, 2025, and conducted organizational business. Members were sworn in, and the board unanimously re-elected Mr. Kaszuba as Chair and Mr. Carney as Vice-Chair. Staff reported on the approved Watershed Master Plan, the South Peninsula sidewalk project, and other updates. No public hearings or substantive decisions were held.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025

Code Enforcement Board

Code Enforcement Board to hear three property violation cases

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on January 27, 2025, to consider three code enforcement cases: one old case involving removal of protected vegetation and two new cases involving work beyond permit scope. The board will also elect officers, approve minutes, and discuss year-end reports.

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✓ Decided: Code board finds two S. Atlantic Ave properties in violation, orders mitigation

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board found two adjoining properties at 4736 and 4738 South Atlantic Avenue in non-compliance for work beyond their permit scope, but determined they are now in compliance. The board assessed a $250 administrative fee per property, granted owners until January 31, 2025 to discuss a mitigation plan, and allowed 30 days to complete it, with a $250 per day fine per violation if not completed. The board also considered a potential fine of up to $5,000 per property for possible turtle habitat disturbance and scheduled the case for further adjudication next month. In a separate case, the board found 4787 South Atlantic Avenue in non-compliance for protected vegetation removal, assessed a $250 fee, and dismissed the case once paid.

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Thu Jan 16, 2025

Town Council

Town Council to consider repeal of aggressive solicitation prohibition

The Town Council will hold a second reading for an ordinance to repeal sections of the Town Code regarding aggressive solicitation. The body will also consider a bid for a new emergency generator and appointments to local boards.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $73,000 generator bid, adopts solicitation repeal

The Town Council approved several items, including awarding a $73,000 bid to DDS Enterprises for a new emergency generator at the Community Center, adopting Ordinance 2025-01 to repeal aggressive solicitation prohibitions, and approving a resolution supporting the Florida League of Cities' legislative platform. They also made appointments to the Code Enforcement Board and directed drafting a letter supporting First Step Shelter funding.

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Thu Jan 9, 2025

Essential Services Advisory Board

Board reviews proposed capital budget requests for FY 25/26

The Essential Services Advisory Board will meet to discuss proposed capital budget requests for the Police, Fire, and Public Works departments for fiscal year 2025/2026. The board will also consider continued support for the South Peninsula Drive Sidewalk Project and review annual board member training. Other business includes election of officers and approval of prior meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board forwards sidewalk project support to Town Council

The Essential Services Advisory Board voted unanimously to forward a request for continued support of the South Peninsula Drive sidewalk project to the Town Council with a recommendation of approval. The board also approved the 2025 meeting schedule and elected officers. No other substantive decisions were made; budget requests were discussed but not voted on.

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Mon Jan 6, 2025

Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board

Board to elect officers and review annual training and budget items

The Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board will meet to conduct procedural business, including electing a chair and vice-chair, and receive updates from staff. The board will also discuss annual training requirements and proposed budget items for the upcoming fiscal year.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends 7 budget items for FY 25/26, including pickleball court covers

The Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board approved routine items (oaths, chair election, agenda, minutes) and recommended seven items for the FY 25/26 budget, including a historic marker, pickleball court covers, restroom improvements, kayak staging, holiday decorations, fencing, and signage. The board also changed a 2025 meeting date from September 1 to September 8 due to Labor Day. No public comment was received.

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