Ponce Inlet public meetings in 2025

Town Council

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.

• Approval of Settlement Agreement with Susanne Severson (consent agenda)
• Approval of IAFF‑4140 collective bargaining wage amendments (consent agenda)
• Ordinance 2025-08 – 2nd Reading amendment to LUDC Section 3.20 – Farmers Markets
• Resolution 2025-18 – intent to use uniform method for stormwater utility non‑ad valorem assessment
• Approval of contracts with emergency debris removal vendors

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.

• Approved agenda amendment (4-0 consensus)
• Approved settlement agreement with Susanne Severson (4-0 consensus)
• Approved amendment to IAFF-4140 collective bargaining agreement, Article 16 – Wages (4-0 consensus)
• Approved proposed pay grades and salary ranges per 2025 classification study (4-0 consensus)
• Approved $750 donation to Volusia Tax Collector’s “Kids Tag Art” program (4-0 consensus)
• Approved $250 donation to U.S. Naval Sea Cadet program (4-0 consensus)
• Re‑appointed members to Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, & Tree Advisory Board (4-0 consensus)
• Re‑appointed and appointed members to Essential Services Advisory Board (4-0 consensus)

Town Council

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.

• Proposed amendment to IAFF‑4140 Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article 16 – wages
• Review of 2025 employee classification and compensation study presented by MGT Impact Solutions, LLC

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.

• Directed staff to present IAFF wage amendment at future meeting (approved 4-0)
• Directed staff to present proposed pay grades and salary range adjustments at future meeting (approved 4-0)
• Directed staff to present recommended wage adjustments for employees below new minimums and request supplemental appropriations at future meeting (approved 4-0)

Town Council

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.

• Appointment of Vice‑Mayor and council representatives to interlocal organizations
• Purchase of vacant property at 58 South Turn Circle (Resolution 2025‑17 supplemental appropriation and contract approval)
• Request to rename Lighthouse Point Park to James Milton Lighthouse Point Park
• Ordinance 2025‑08 first reading – amendment to Land Use and Development Code Section 3.20 (farmers markets)
• Approval of task assignment with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for Stormwater Utility Fee Implementation (Phase 2)

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.

• Appointed Gary L. Smith as Vice‑Mayor (5‑0)
• Re‑appointed council members to Volusia County and Transportation Planning interlocal groups (5‑0)
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (5‑0)
• Approved the consent agenda items (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑17 supplemental appropriation of $350,000 (5‑0)
• Approved contract to purchase 58 South Turn Circle for stormwater improvements (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑08 amending farmer’s market definition in the Land Use Code (5‑0)

Planning Board

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.

• Amendment to the Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) Section 3.20 – Farmer’s Markets
• Discussion to reschedule the November and December Planning Board meetings
• Approval of July 29, 2025 meeting minutes

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.

• Adopted agenda – approved unanimously (5‑0)
• Approved July 29, 2025 minutes – approved unanimously (5‑0)
• Forwarded LUDC Section 3.20 farmer’s market amendment with 40% produce requirement to Town Council – approved unanimously (5‑0)
• Rescheduled December 23, 2025 Planning Board meeting to December 16, 2025 – approved unanimously (5‑0)
• Kept November 25, 2025 Planning Board meeting on original date – approved unanimously (5‑0)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

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.

• Case #2025-1741 – Brandi Swick, 4746 South Peninsula Drive – alleged property maintenance issues
• Case #2025-1694 – Ponce Inlet Club South COA (c/o Randy Clark), 4799 South Atlantic Avenue – alleged work without permits
• Case #2025-1774 – Joanne Woida, 4651 South Atlantic Avenue #205 – alleged work without permits
• Case #2025-1679 – Aisha Moore & Mt. LeConte Joint Venture LLC, 4734 South Atlantic Avenue – alleged property maintenance issues
• Case #2025-1857 – Albert & Melinda Livingston, 4565 South Atlantic Avenue #5410 – alleged work without permit (new business)

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.

• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Dismissed Case #2025-1741 after $250 fee is paid
• Dismissed Case #2025-1694 after $250 fee is paid
• Imposed $50 per day fine on Case #2025-1774; $250 fee due
• Ordered Case #2025-1679 to appear for status hearing Jan 26, 2026
• Placed Case #2025-1857 under review; order to be issued within the week

Town Council

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.

• Request for Use of Town Property: 2025 Daytona 100 Ultramarathon Race
• Co-Sponsorship request for the 15th Annual Ponce Inlet Christmas Parade on December 6, 2025
• Request for Use of Town Property: Marine Science Center’s 2025 Wildlife Festival
• Appropriation request for the 2026 Legislative session

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.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: Daytona 100 Ultramarathon use, Sept 3 special meeting minutes, Sept 18 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved co‑sponsorship of the 15th Annual Christmas Parade (5-0)
• Approved use of town property for Marine Science Center Wildlife Festival (5-0)
• Approved staff to proceed with Letter of Intent for 58 South Turn Circle (5-0)
• Consensus to submit modified 2026 legislative appropriation requests as proposed by staff

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

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.

• Case #2025-1741 – Brandi Swick, 4746 South Peninsula Drive – alleged property maintenance violation
• Case #2025-1694 – Ponce Inlet Club South COA, 4799 South Atlantic Avenue – alleged property maintenance violation
• Case #2025-1753 – Doug & Julie Cole, 4435 South Atlantic Avenue #413 – alleged work without permits
• Case #2025-1774 – Joanne Woida, 4651 South Atlantic Avenue #205 – alleged work without permits
• Case #2023-101 – RFM Properties LLC, 4591 South Atlantic Avenue – authorization of foreclosure

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.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Set compliance date Oct 24, 2025 and Oct 27, 2025 status hearing for case 2025‑1741
• Found Ponce Inlet Club South COA non‑compliant; granted until Oct 6, 2025 to submit permit; assessed $250 fee; scheduled status hearing Oct 27, 2025
• Found Doug & Julie Cole property now in compliance; assessed $250 fee; ordered case dismissal after payment
• Found Joanne Woida property non‑compliant; granted until Oct 6, 2025 to secure permit; assessed $250 fee; scheduled status hearing Oct 27, 2025
• Case 2023‑101 (foreclosure) withdrawn

Town Council

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.

• Resolution 2025-13 – adopting the final millage rate for FY 2025/2026
• Ordinance 2025-07 – 2nd reading to adopt the FY 2025/2026 budget
• Ordinance 2025-06 – 2nd reading amending rental registration and inspection rules
• Approval of contract to purchase vacant property at 54 South Turn Circle for stormwater improvements
• Approval of agreement with Edgewater Animal Shelter

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.

• Approved agenda as amended (5‑0 consensus)
• Approved consent agenda (5‑0 consensus)
• Appointed Susan Vanderbeek to Alternate Seat 1 on Cultural Services Board (5‑0 consensus)
• Accepted Technical Memorandum on construction storm‑water mitigation (5‑0 consensus)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑16 amending Town investment policy (5‑0 vote)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑06 amending rental registration and inspection rules (5‑0 vote)
• Adopted final millage rate of 6.25 mills for FY 2025‑26, generating $8,281,730 (adopted, vote not recorded)

Town Council

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.

• Resolution 2025-12: Adopting a tentative millage rate for fiscal year 2025/2026
• Ordinance 2025-07 (1st Reading): Adopting the budget for fiscal year 2025/2026
• Ordinance 2025-07 (1st Reading): Incorporating the final audited budget of fiscal year 2023/2024
• Ordinance 2025-07 (1st Reading): Amending the budget for fiscal year 2024/2025

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.

• Adopted tentative millage rate of 6.25 mills (Resolution 2025‑12) – vote 5‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑07 incorporating FY 2025‑26 budget – vote 5‑0

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

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.

• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Dismissed case #2025-682 (Ocean Support Inc.)
• Ordered 4746 South Atlantic Avenue property to be in compliance by Sep 24, 2025
• Assessed $250 administrative fee for case #2025-1741
• Scheduled status‑update hearing for Sep 22, 2025

Town Council

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.

• Approved agenda amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including interlocal agreement renewal (consensus)
• Approved Town Council Budget Workshop minutes (consensus)
• Approved Town Council regular meeting minutes (consensus)
• Approved hybrid vehicle program to buy out public works leases (consensus)

Planning Board

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.

• Elected Mr. Carney as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Mr. Revak as Vice‑Chair (5-0)
• Adopted agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved minor special exception for sightseeing boat base at 4884 Front St (5-0)
• Forwarded amendment of Articles 3 and 10 on rental registrations/inspections to Council with recommendation of approval (4-1)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

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.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (as presented)
• Continued Case #2025-682 to Aug 25, 2025 hearing
• Dismissed Case #2025-1482 (property in compliance)
• Found Case #2025-1679 non‑compliant; granted 180‑day exterior repair deadline
• Granted 12‑month interior renovation deadline; scheduled status update Oct 27, 2025

Town Council

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.

• Approved agenda as amended (4-0 consensus)
• Approved consent agenda items (4-0 consensus)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-04 rezoning 4784 S. Peninsula Drive to R‑1 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-05 rezoning parcel ID# 6430-00-01-0091 to R‑1 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-08 vacation of easement at 4915 S. Atlantic Avenue (4-0)

Town Council

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.

Town Council

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.

• Include Phase 2 stormwater utility implementation plan in FY 25/26 budget (consensus)

Planning Board

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).

• Deferral of Chair election to next meeting (5-0 consensus)
• Amended agenda: removed Item 7-B, added quasi‑judicial worksheet discussion (5-0 consensus)
• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (5-0 consensus)
• Recommended forwarding Vac 5-2025 easement vacation to Town Council with approval (5-0 vote)

Planning Board

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.

• Adopted agenda as presented (5-0)
• Tabled minor special exception for sightseeing boat base (5-0)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

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.

• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Found 122 Old Carriage Road in compliance; $250 fee assessed; case dismissed upon payment
• Found 4950 South Peninsula Drive (Ocean Support Inc.) in non‑compliance; $250 fee assessed; 14‑day compliance deadline set; case continued to July 28, 2025
• Found 72 Seawinds Circle in non‑compliance; $250 fee assessed; case scheduled for status hearing July 28, 2025
• Found 4322 South Atlantic Avenue in compliance; $250 fee assessed

Town Council

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.

• Approved agenda amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including surplus copier declaration (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-04 rezoning 4784 S. Peninsula Drive to R‑1 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-05 rezoning parcel ID# 6430-00-01-0091 to R‑1 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-03 authorizing administrative resolution of utility billing disputes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-04 establishing a $300 maximum refund for utility billing disputes (5-0)

Town Council

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.

Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board

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.

• Adopt agenda as presented – passed by consensus, 5-0
• Approve April 7, 2025 meeting minutes – passed by consensus, 5-0
• Recommend no changes to athletic courts, reserve $180,000 for future projects, and install gate between North and South pickleball courts – passed by consensus, 5-0

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

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.

• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (as presented)
• Dismissed Case #2025-511 after $250 fee payment
• Dismissed Case #2025-541 after $250 fee payment
• Continued Case #2025-572 to June 23, 2025 hearing

Town Council

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.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-03 on billing disputes and backflow testing (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Agreement with Universal Towing, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Grant Agreement for replacement generator at Fire Station (5-0)
• Approved Town Council minutes from April 17 2025 (5-0)
• Tabled Interlocal Agreement with Volusia County for storm debris management (5-0)
• Approved continuing professional services contracts for architectural services (5-0)
• Approved Marketing Agreement with HomeServe for residential water‑sewer warranty services (5-0)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

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.

• Approved Order of Compliance for Case #2025-275
• Approved Order of Compliance for Case #2025-462
• Found Case #2025-511 non‑compliant; imposed $250 per‑day fine, $250 admin fee, compliance deadline May 16, 2025
• Found Case #2025-541 non‑compliant; assessed $250 admin fee, compliance deadline May 16, 2025
• Found Case #2025-572 non‑compliant; assessed $250 admin fee, compliance deadline May 16, 2025
• Scheduled further adjudication for Cases #2025-511, #2025-541, #2025-572 at May 19, 2025 hearing

Planning Board

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.

• Adopt agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approve February 25, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Continue VAC 5-2025 easement vacating to May 27, 2025 (5-0)
• Approve zoning map amendment for 4784 S. Peninsula Drive (C to R-1) (5-0)
• Approve zoning map amendment for adjacent vacant parcel ID #6430-00-01-0091 (C to R-1) (5-0)

Town Council

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.

• Approved Major Special Exception for weekly Farmer’s Market at 4670 S. Peninsula Drive (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-02 to authorize broader fund expenditures (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03 to transfer budget appropriations (5-0)
• Approved Amended Lease with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC; $180,000 signing bonus (5-0)
• Accepted FY 2024-2025 financial statements and auditor’s report (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0 consensus)
• Approved consent agenda minutes (5-0 consensus)

Cultural Services, Historic Preservation, and Tree Advisory Board

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.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0 consensus)
• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0 consensus)
• Recommended not to construct Rainbow Bridge; directed staff to research memorial sign (5-0 consensus)

Essential Services Advisory Board

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.

• Adopt agenda as presented (passed 4-0 consensus)
• Adopt March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (passed 4-0 consensus)
• Forward Closest Unit Response Agreement to Town Council with recommendation of approval (passed 4-0 consensus)
• Forward Interlocal Agreement for Shared Use of Emergency Response Reserve Apparatus to Town Council with recommendation of approval (passed 4-0 consensus)

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

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.

• Approved February 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Found 4924 South Peninsula Drive non‑compliant; granted 30 days to obtain permits; $250/day fine thereafter
• Authorized foreclosure of 4505 South Atlantic Avenue #703 for $79,750 in liens
• Took case #2025-462 (Ponce Inlet Club South) under advisement; no order issued