West Melbourne public meetings in 2024

Code Enforcement Board

The Code Enforcement Board will meet to consider findings of violation for two properties. The board will also review the meeting schedule for 2025.

• Case No. 23-0257 (6940 Sonny Dale Drive): violations including garbage accumulation, inoperable vehicles, and unpaved parking
• Case No. 24-0234 (2923 W. New Haven Ave): maintenance violation
• Review of 2025 meeting dates

The Code Enforcement Board found violations at 6940 Sonny Dale Drive (M & L Collision and Body Works Inc. and Dick's Auto Repair & Body Works, LLC) for unpermitted buildings, garbage/trash accumulation, inoperable vehicles, unpaved parking, and lack of a business tax receipt. The board granted 90 days to come into compliance, with a $250 per day fine thereafter if not compliant. A second case (2923 W. New Haven Ave) was found to be in compliance and no action was taken.

• Found violations at 6940 Sonny Dale Drive (4-0)
• Granted 90 days to comply, then $250/day fine (3-1)
• Found Case No. 24-0234 in compliance, no action

Community Redevelopment Agency

At this meeting, the Joint West Melbourne-Brevard County Community Redevelopment Agency will elect a chair and vice chair for 2025, approve the September 3, 2024 minutes, and adopt Resolution No. 2024-02 setting four CRA meeting dates for 2025. No budget, financial decisions, or project approvals are on the agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• Approval of September 3, 2024 minutes
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-02 setting 2025 meeting dates: March 4 (annual report), May 20 (budget workshop at 5 p.m.), August 19 (adopt budget), December 16 (reorganization)

City Council

The West Melbourne City Council will consider approving a $1,508,104.56 contract with Amcon Development Group for the Westbrooke Flood Risk Reduction project. They will also receive the final Parks and Recreation Master Plan from GAI Consultants. A previously scheduled public hearing for rezoning three parcels at Hollywood and Eber Boulevard has been withdrawn at the applicant's request.

• Approve contract with Amcon Development Group for Westbrooke Flood Risk Reduction, not to exceed $1,508,104.56
• Receive Final Parks and Recreation Master Plan from GAI Consultants
• Rezoning of three parcels at Hollywood and Eber Boulevard withdrawn by applicant
• Approve Regular Council Meeting minutes of December 3, 2024

The City Council approved a $1,508,104.56 contract with Amcon Development Group for the Westbrooke Flood Risk Reduction project, funded by grants and stormwater reserves. The council also received the final Parks and Recreation Master Plan from GAI Consultants. A rezoning public hearing for parcels at Hollywood and Eber Boulevard was postponed as the developer was not ready to proceed.

• Approved $1,508,104.56 contract with Amcon Development Group for Westbrooke flood risk reduction (7-0)
• Received final Parks and Recreation Master Plan from GAI Consultants (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of December 3, 2024 meeting (7-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to establish its 2025 meeting calendar. A previously scheduled public hearing regarding the rezoning of 44 acres at Hollywood and Eber Boulevard has been withdrawn by the applicants.

• Withdrawal of REZ-2023-01: Rezoning of 44+/- acres from R-A to C-1A at Hollywood and Eber Blvd

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the October 21, 2024 minutes and the 2025 meeting calendar. The rezoning application for three parcels at Hollywood and Eber Blvd was withdrawn by the applicants, so no motion was required. The board also heard that the Ellis Road widening is now funded.

• Approved October 21, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted 2025 Planning and Zoning Board meeting calendar (6-0)
• Rezoning application REZ-2023-01 withdrawn by applicants; no action taken

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting including presentations, a consent agenda, and several action items. Key decisions include awarding a contract for a pump rebuild at the Ray Bullard Water Reclamation Facility, approving a joint memorandum of understanding for trip vesting, and reappointing members to various advisory boards. The Council will also adopt the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Award contract to Barney's Pump, Inc. for rebuilding pump at Ray Bullard Water Reclamation Facility
• Approve joint MOU with Brevard County and Space Coast Town Center regarding trip vesting
• Reappoint members to Board of Adjustment, Business Advisory Board, Code Enforcement Board, and Planning & Zoning Board
• Adopt Resolution 2024-27 setting 2025 City Council meeting schedule
• Approve Fixed Asset Year End Disposal Notification (consent agenda)

Code Enforcement Board

The board will consider adoption of October meeting minutes, then address two old business cases tabled from last month: a fence permit violation at 1220 S. Wickham Road and a work-without-permit case at 2726 Bradfordt Drive, both with proposed orders imposing liens. New business includes a hearing on unsafe conditions at 413 Daniel Drive, and two fire code violation cases at 245 Palm Bay Road and 7609 Tropic Drive. No dollar amounts are stated in the agenda for these items.

• Old Business Case 23-0124: 1220 S. Wickham Road, ACL Wickham Properties LLC – fence permit violation, order imposing lien
• Old Business Case 23-0273: 2726 Bradfordt Drive, IH6 Property Florida LP – work without permit, order imposing lien
• New Business Case 24-0159: 413 Daniel Drive, David and Debra Hemsath – unsafe conditions, order finding violation
• New Business Case 24-0110: 245 Palm Bay Road, MDC Coast 17 LLC – fire code violation (NFPA 01 2018), order finding violation
• New Business Case 24-0117: 7609 Tropic Drive, Industrial Road Properties LLC – multiple fire code violations, order finding violation

City Council

The West Melbourne City Council will certify the November 5, 2024 election results, swear in newly elected officials, and select a deputy mayor. They will also hold public hearings on the Minton Grove development, including a land-use change and rezoning of 18.48 acres from commercial to medium-density residential. Action items include purchasing electrical switch gear for the water treatment plant for up to $976,385, relocating a gas line on Sheridan Road for up to $174,806.24, buying police vehicles, and adopting an updated building department fee schedule.

• Certify election results via Resolution 2024-24, including term-limit charter amendment passage (13,012 yes, 1,753 no)
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-20 to change future land use from COM to MD-RES on 18.48 acres at Flanagan and Minton (Minton Grove)
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-21 to rezone same parcel from C-1 to R-2
• Authorize purchase of electrical switch gear for water treatment plant (Eaton Corp., not to exceed $976,385)
• Authorize contract with Florida City Gas to relocate 1,700 ft of gas line on Sheridan Road (not to exceed $174,806.24)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review the purchase and installation of a new playscape at Westbrooke Park for $75,935.12, funded partly by a $25,072.50 grant, and receive a status update on the city's Parks Master Plan.

• Review of $75,935.12 contract with GameTime for new Westbrooke Park playscape (on Wingate Boulevard), including $25,072.50 grant
• Update on Parks Master Plan; final presentation scheduled for City Council on December 17, 2024
• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2024
• Discussion of upcoming events (Heritage Day, Halloween events, Light up West Melbourne contest)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Parks Master Plan. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of the Parks Master Plan

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three related items for the Minton Grove subdivision: a small-scale comprehensive plan map amendment, a rezoning, and a preliminary plat. The applicant, Core4Capital, seeks to change the land use from commercial to medium-density residential and rezone from C-1 to R-2 to allow 121 attached townhouse lots on about 18.5 acres at the southwest corner of Minton Road and Flanagan Avenue. The board will make recommendations to City Council, which will take final action.

• Small-scale comprehensive plan map amendment (SSA-2024-03) for 14.87± acres from COM to MD-RES
• Rezoning of 14.87± acres from C-1 (Low Density Commercial) to R-2 (One-, Two-, and Multifamily Dwelling)
• Preliminary plat (PP-2024-01) for Minton Grove Subdivision with 121 single-family attached townhouse lots on 18.47 acres
• Public hearing and recommendation to City Council on all three items
• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024 meeting

Code Enforcement Board

The West Melbourne Code Enforcement Board will hold a hearing on October 16, 2024, to address three old business cases involving liens for unpermitted work and fence violations, and six new business cases including fire code violations, overgrown lots, and pool standards. The board will also approve minutes from the September 19 meeting.

• Order imposing lien for work without permit at 2726 Bradfordt Dr (Case 23-0273)
• Order imposing lien for fence permit violation at 1220 S. Wickham Road (Case 23-0124)
• Order reducing lien for wall/fence maintenance at 3009 Elizabeth St (Case 21-0043)
• New cases for fire code violations at 4300 Fortune Place, 245 Palm Bay Road, and 7609 Tropic Drive (Cases 24-0076, 24-0110, 24-0117)
• New cases for overgrown grass at 3009 Elizabeth St (Case 24-0215) and unpermitted work at 3685 Burdock Ave (Case 24-0008)

City Council

The West Melbourne City Council will hold a regular meeting on Oct 15, 2024. They are deciding on several contracts including street resurfacing ($549,911), a park pavilion ($58,760), and two fleet vehicles ($127,504). A public hearing on the proposed Minton Grove development has been requested to be tabled to Nov 19. The council will also receive a wastewater operations report and review the city attorney's performance.

• Annual street resurfacing contract for 12 roads at $549,911.65 with Asphalt Paving Systems Inc.
• Clements Woods Park Pavilion: $58,760.43 total for pavilion and installation.
• Vehicle replacement of two Chevrolet Silverado trucks totaling $127,504.
• Request to table Minton Grove Future Land Use Map Amendment, Rezoning and Preliminary Subdivision Plat to Nov 19.
• Annual review and contract extension for City Attorney.

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold three public hearings on related applications by Core4Capital for a 14.87-acre property at the southwest corner of Minton Road and Flanagan Avenue. The board will consider a future land use map amendment from commercial (COM) to medium density residential (MD-RES), a rezoning from C-1 to R-2, and preliminary plat approval for Minton Grove Subdivision, which proposes 121 single-family attached townhouse lots on 18.47 acres. The board's recommendations will go to the City Council for final action.

• Small-scale comprehensive plan map amendment (SSA-2024-03): change 14.87 acres from COM to MD-RES
• Rezoning: change 14.87 acres from C-1 (Low Density Commercial) to R-2 (One-, Two-, and Multifamily Dwelling)
• Preliminary plat (PP-2024-01): approval for Minton Grove Subdivision with 121 townhouse lots on 18.47 acres
• All applications submitted by Core4Capital, property owners include Mark Schild, Gloria Schild, Kenneth Schild, Maureen Schild, and 101 Oak Street LLC

City Council

The West Melbourne City Council will consider several items including a second reading of a code amendment to subdivision regulations, adoption of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan amendment, purchase of a generator for the water treatment plant for $1,194,581, and purchase of an armored rescue vehicle for $315,000. Also on the agenda are a proclamation for Native American Heritage Month and introduction of new employees.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-17, amending Chapter 86 Subdivision Code to clarify and update requirements
• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-19, adopting the 2045 Comprehensive Plan Amendment and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Evaluation and Appraisal Report Affidavit
• Approve purchase and installation of a new playscape at Westbrooke Park from GameTime, not to exceed $75,935.12
• Authorize contract with Ring Power for purchase of a generator for the Water Treatment Plant, not to exceed $1,194,581.00
• Authorize purchase of one Terradyne Gurkha Armored Rescue Vehicle for the Police Department at $315,000

Code Enforcement Board

The Code Enforcement Board will hold a hearing to consider four cases of alleged code violations. The board will also approve minutes from the July 18, 2024 meeting. Cases involve violations including unauthorized sandblasting, overgrown vegetation, inoperable vehicles, and trash accumulation.

• Case No. 24-0127 at 1255 Dorchester Avenue: alleged violation of sandblasting/auto repair and lack of business tax receipt
• Case No. 24-0133 at 692 John Hancock Lane: alleged violation of overgrown grass/weeds and inoperable vehicles
• Case No. 24-0150 at 7610 Coral Drive: alleged violation of Section 18-151 (required)
• Case No. 24-0180 on Vera Street: alleged prohibited accumulation of garbage and trash
• Adoption of minutes from the July 18, 2024 hearing

City Council

The City Council will receive an update from GAI Consultants on the draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan, including concept plans for seven city parks. No votes are scheduled; the workshop allows council members to provide final input before the master plan is finalized in October.

• GAI Consultants presents draft site plans for seven parks: Bryant Adam’s, Clement’s Wood, Hammock Lakes, Jan Lieson Crossroads, Tallwood, West Melbourne Community, and Westbrooke
• System-wide recommendations include playgrounds, walking loops, lighting, and security enhancements
• Proposed upgrades at specific parks: ADA sidewalk improvements at Clement’s Wood, playground replacement at Westbrooke, and paved walking loops at Tallwood
• Public engagement process completed in May 2024; final master plan expected October 15, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on adopting the fiscal year 2024-2025 millage rate at the rolled-back rate of 1.8843 per $1,000 taxable value and the tentative budget totaling $92.1 million. They also consider code amendments to Streets/Sidewalks and Subdivision chapters, a 2045 comprehensive plan update, and a water/sewer bond resolution. Proclamations and recognitions are scheduled.

• Adopt Resolution 2024-16 setting millage rate at 1.8843 (rolled-back) and Resolution 2024-17 approving tentative $92.1 million budget
• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-18 amending Chapter 82 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Ways)
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-17 amending Chapter 86 (Subdivision Code)
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-19 adopting 2045 Comprehensive Plan amendment and Water Supply Work Plan
• Adopt Resolutions 2024-20 and 2024-21 for amended master water/sewer resolution and Series 2024D bonds

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hear a presentation from consultant GAI on the status of the Parks Master Plan and review site-specific concept plans. The plans include recommended amenities for each of the city's seven parks, such as playgrounds, walking loops, lighting, and security improvements. The board may discuss prioritization and next steps for implementation.

• GAI presentation on Parks Master Plan status and site-specific concept plans for all seven parks
• Recommended park improvements include celebrated entries, playgrounds, walking loops, and shade structures
• Specific proposals for Clement's Wood Park: ADA sidewalk upgrades, playground shade, and fencing
• Westbrooke Park: replace playground nearing end of useful life, add lighting and walking loop
• Bryant Adam's Park: possible relocation of dog park and expansion of tennis/pickleball courts

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to adopt the 'Comprehensive Plan 2045' for submission to state agencies. The board will also consider a code amendment regarding residential permit approvals and subdivision regulations.

• Public hearing for the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan 2045
• Code amendment to Chapter 86, Subdivisions (LDR-2024-04) regarding expedited residential permits
• Update from the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-0 to recommend approval of Ordinance 2024-19, which adopts the 2045 Comprehensive Plan, to the City Council. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2024-19 (2045 Comprehensive Plan) to City Council (4-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Joint West Melbourne-Brevard County Community Redevelopment Agency will consider adopting Resolution No. 2024-01, approving the FY 2024-2025 budget. The budget includes $764,000 in projected revenues, $104,450 in expenditures, a $500,000 pledge for the Ellis Road widening project, and a $2,276,161 reserve for future stormwater projects. The board will also approve the minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-01 approving the FY 2024-2025 CRA budget
• $500,000 pledge for the Ellis Road Widening Project
• $2,276,161 reserve for future stormwater projects in the CRA
• $100,000 loan repayment to the City of West Melbourne (remaining balance of $100,000)
• $104,450 in expenditures including state fee, membership, and audit costs

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the tentative fiscal year 2024-2025 millage rate of 1.8843 per thousand dollars of taxable value and a total all-funds budget of $92,144,695. They will also consider several other items including the annual stormwater utility budget with no rate change, code amendments, wage ranges for non-represented employees, an interlocal agreement with Melbourne for law enforcement jurisdiction, and authorization for an emergency sewer force main repair costing $26,967. Additionally, the council will review the city manager's annual performance and contract extension.

• Public hearing on tentative FY 2024-2025 millage rate of 1.8843 and $92,144,695 budget
• Annual stormwater utility budget and assessment roll (Resolution 2024-19) with no change in fee methodology or rates
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-18 amending Chapter 82 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Ways)
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Melbourne for law enforcement jurisdiction on certain rights-of-way
• Emergency authorization of $26,967 for repair of sewer force main on M-1 sewer canal

The City Council unanimously approved the tentative fiscal year 2024-2025 budget of $92,144,695 and a millage rate of 1.8843 per $1,000 of taxable value, with a final public hearing set for September 17, 2024. The council also approved a 6.25% shift in wage ranges for non-represented employees, adopted several resolutions, and raised the City Manager's salary to $209,448.64 in a 4-3 vote.

• Approved tentative FY 2024-2025 millage rate of 1.8843 (7-0)
• Approved tentative FY 2024-2025 budget of $92,144,695 (7-0)
• Set final budget public hearing for Sept 17, 2024 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-19 for stormwater budget and assessment (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-18 amending Chapter 82 on road acceptance (7-0)
• Tabled Chapter 86 subdivision amendments to Sept 17 meeting (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-18 for wage ranges (7-0)
• Increased City Manager salary to $209,448.64 (4-3)

Business Advisory Board

The Board will discuss the proposed 2024-2025 budget and millage rate presented by City Manager Tim Rhode, and may provide comments. They will also review results from the 2024 business survey (19 completions out of 1,346 emails) and receive an update on the comprehensive plan. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from the June 24, 2024 meeting.

• Proposed 2024-2025 budget and millage rate (presentation by City Manager)
• Review of 2024 business survey results (19 responses, 88% would recommend West Melbourne)
• Comprehensive plan update from planning staff
• Adoption of minutes from June 24, 2024 meeting

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider recommendations for City Council regarding updates to the Engineering Standards Manual and two code amendments. The proposed changes focus on infrastructure specifications and street acceptance procedures.

• Proposed renaming of the Engineering Standards Manual to the Land Development Manual
• Code Amendment LDR-2024-06: Revisions to street acceptance for maintenance and asphalt payment bonds
• Code Amendment LDR-2024-06: Proposed regulations for Unity of Title and asphalt timing (requested to be postponed)
• Update to technical specifications for water, sewer, pavement, landscape, and parking features

City Council

The August 6, 2024, City Council agenda is largely procedural, consisting of call to order, pledges, public forum, consent agenda (approval of July 16 minutes), and council/management reports. No public hearings or non-consent action items are listed for this meeting.

• Consent agenda: Approval of July 16, 2024, regular meeting minutes

The West Melbourne City Council held a brief regular meeting with no public hearings, presentations, or action agenda items. The only substantive decision was approving the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the July 16, 2024 regular meeting, passed unanimously (6-0). Council members provided brief reports, including updates on community events and a congratulation to an Olympic gold medalist.

• Approved consent agenda including July 16, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Police Officers' Retirement Board of Trustees

The Police Officers' Retirement Board is holding its quarterly meeting to review routine fund operations. They will consider approving the administrative expense budget for Plan Year 2024/2025 and a professional service agreement with Resource Centers for plan administration. Other actions include acknowledging a $12,813.79 rollover of contributions for a non-vested member and ratifying a chairman's decision on investment fee payments.

• Approve minutes of April 24, 2024 quarterly meeting and June 13, 2024 special meeting
• Acknowledge rollover of member contributions for James Johnson (non-vested) in the amount of $12,813.79
• Approve professional service agreement with Resource Centers for plan administration
• Approve administrative expense budget for Plan Year 2024/2025 in accordance with Florida Statutes
• Discussion and possible action to amend administrative policies modifying the retirement board's travel policy

The Police Officers' Retirement Board approved a new administrator agreement with Resource Centers, transitioning plan administration from Karan Rounsavell. The board also approved a $600,000 reallocation from Vanguard to fixed income and international equities, and approved the FY25 budget with a $2,500 fee for annual report filing.

• Approved minutes for April 24 and June 13, 2024 meetings (5-0)
• Approved report of receipts and disbursements for Q3 (5-0)
• Approved $600,000 reallocation from Vanguard to Garcia Hamilton, EuroPacific, and DFA (5-0)
• Approved rollover of member contributions for James Johnson ($12,813.79) (5-0)
• Approved administrator agreement with Resource Centers (5-0)
• Approved updated signature authorization forms (5-0)
• Approved FY25 budget and delegated annual report filing to Resource Centers for $2,500 fee (5-0)
• Approved holding premium tax deposits in Receipt & Disbursement Account (5-0)

Code Enforcement Board

The Code Enforcement Board will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a hearing for a property violation. The primary new business item involves a violation of Section 98-1037 regarding an erection in an easement.

• Case No. 024-0093 (3220 Hield Road): Violation of Section 98-1037 – Erection in easement
• Approval of June 20, 2024 hearing minutes

The Code Enforcement Board found a violation for a fence erected in an easement at 3220 Hield Road, owned by Jonathan Starkweather and Amanda Moske. The board granted 180 days to move the fence 12.5 feet from the center of the street, with a $100 per day fine thereafter if not compliant. The decision was unanimous (5-0).

• Found violation of Section 98-1037 (erection in easement) at 3220 Hield Road (5-0)
• Granted 180 days to move fence 12.5' from center of street, then $100/day fine until compliance (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 20, 2024 (4-0)
• Excused absent members Michelson, Shipton, and Bosch (4-0)

City Council

The West Melbourne City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to increase the stormwater utility fee. The council will also set a proposed millage rate of 1.8843 for advertising a budget public hearing. Other business includes a contract for City Hall air conditioning repair not to exceed $43,981 and a presentation on the Parks Master Plan.

• Public hearing on stormwater utility fee increase (Resolution 2024-11)
• Proposed millage rate of 1.8843 for fiscal year 2024-2025 advertising
• Approval of Ordinance 2024-15 on second reading for policy on naming city facilities/roads
• Contract with Trane Technologies for City Hall A/C repair, not to exceed $43,981
• Appointments to Police Officers' Retirement Board for four-year terms

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review a status update from GAI regarding the Parks Master Plan. The presentation includes findings from public surveys and focus groups. The board will also discuss upcoming community events.

• GAI Parks Master Plan status presentation
• Review of public engagement data
• Discussion of upcoming community events

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing a request for a conditional use permit and site plan approval. The proposal by Wilson Development Group, LLC includes a 4,840 square foot convenience store with seven gas pumps and a car wash. The project is located at the southeast corner of US 192 and Milky Way within the Space Coast Town Center.

• Conditional Use Permit for 7-Eleven at Space Coast Town Center (Case #CUP-2024-02)
• Proposed 4,840 square foot convenience store with 14 fueling stations and a car wash

Business Advisory Board

The Board will consider approving the minutes from the April 22, 2024 meeting. Members will also continue discussions regarding the direction of a business survey intended to gather feedback from local businesses.

• Approval of April 22, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion/direction regarding Business Survey

Code Enforcement Board

The Code Enforcement Board will meet on June 20, 2024, to address several code violations. The agenda includes reviewing an order for a lien and considering new cases involving unpermitted work, business tax receipts, and pool barrier requirements.

• Order Imposing Lien for Case No. 2023-0062 at 562 Lake Ashley Circle
• Violation finding for Business Tax Receipt at 1190 S. Wickham Road
• Violation finding for unpermitted work at 1252 McFarland Drive
• Violation finding for swimming pool barrier requirements at 600 Sugar Pine Drive
• Subpoena request regarding an easement violation at 3220 Hield Road

City Council

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the draft preliminary operating budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The proposed total expenditure budget is $90,490,095, driven largely by anticipated water plant construction costs. The meeting also covered potential millage rate adjustments and departmental spending.

• Proposed all funds expenditure budget of $90,490,095
• Increase in water fund appropriations to $44,585,950
• Proposed average wage increase of 7% for non-represented employees
• Review of millage rate options including a proposed rolled-back rate of 1.8568

Police Officers' Retirement Board of Trustees

The Board will receive, review, and discuss responses to the Request for Proposal (RFP) for plan administration services. The Board may elect to short-list candidates for future presentations or proceed with selecting a new provider.

• Review of RFP responses for plan administration services

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a request to postpone a rezoning application for approximately 44 acres at Hollywood and Eber Blvd. The applicant has requested that the matter be moved to meetings in December 2024.

• Postponement of rezoning (REZ-2023-01) for Hollywood/Eber Boulevard parcels

City Council

The West Melbourne City Council will hold a budget workshop to discuss proposed capital improvement and sewer maintenance projects for fiscal year 2024-2025, totaling $58.74 million across 42 items. The council will also hear public comments on rezoning and development agreements for a 37.67-acre Welchwood property near St. Johns Heritage Parkway and U.S. 192. Additionally, the body will take a first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-14 to place a city charter amendment on the November ballot.

• Budget Workshop: Discuss proposed capital improvement and major sewer maintenance projects for FY 2024-2025, totaling $58.74 million across 42 items.
• Public Hearings A & B: Second reading of Ordinances No. 2024-11 and 2024-12 to rezone a 37.67-acre Welchwood property near St. Johns Heritage Parkway and U.S. 192 from residential to interchange districts.
• Public Hearing C: Approval of a development agreement for the same Welchwood property located east of St. Johns Heritage Parkway, north of U.S. 192.
• Action Agenda A: First reading of Ordinance No. 2024-14 proposing a city charter amendment to be submitted to voters on November 5, 2024.
• Public Hearings D & E: Second readings of Ordinances 2024-02 and 2024-03 updating mixed-use zoning definitions, plus Ordinance No. 2024-13 exempting public purchases from a 30-day notice requirement.

City Council

The City Council will consider the transmittal of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan to Florida Commerce. Additionally, the council will review land use amendments and rezoning requests for a 37.67-acre property known as Welchwood.

• Transmittal of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance No. 2024-11: Future Land Use Map Amendment for 37.67-acre property
• Ordinance No. 2024-12: Rezoning of 37.67-acre Welchwood property
• Development Agreement for Welchwood property near St. Johns Heritage Parkway
• Selection of W&J Construction Corporation for North City Hall building

Community Redevelopment Agency

The West Melbourne-Brevard County Joint Community Redevelopment Agency will consider recommending its proposed FY 2024-2025 budget and work plan to the City Council and County Commission. The budget totals $104,420 in appropriations, with a $500,000 pledge for the Ellis Road corridor project and a $2,302,565 reserve for future stormwater projects. The board will also approve the minutes from the March 5, 2024 meeting.

• Proposed FY 2024-2025 budget of $104,420
• $500,000 pledge for Ellis Road corridor project
• $2,302,565 reserve for future stormwater projects
• Approval of March 5, 2024 minutes
• Public comments period

Code Enforcement Board

The West Melbourne Code Enforcement Board will review minutes from the April 18, 2024, meeting. The Board will also consider Case No. 2024-0058 regarding a violation for working without a permit at 2440 Minton Road.

• Approval of April 18, 2024, meeting minutes
• Case No. 2024-0058: Work Without Permit violation (2440 Minton Road)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on a package of requests for the 37.67-acre Welchwood property east of St. Johns Heritage Parkway and north of U.S. 192. The applicant seeks to change the future land use from residential to Parkway Interchange, rezone from residential to Gateway Interchange, and enter a development agreement limiting density to 20 units per acre. The board will also consider a citywide code amendment renaming the Regional Mixed Use district to Mixed Use Development and a transmittal hearing for the 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The board's recommendations will go to City Council.

• Small-scale comprehensive plan amendment (SSA-2023-01) for 37.67 acres from LD-RES/MD-RES to PI (Parkway Interchange)
• Rezoning (REZ-2023-01) from R-1A/R-2 to GTWY-I (Gateway Interchange)
• Development agreement (DA-2023-01) to limit density to 20 dwelling units per acre
• Code amendment (LDR-2024-04) renaming Chapter 99 RMU to Mixed Use Development, citywide
• 2045 Comprehensive Plan transmittal hearing

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board receives informational status updates rather than voting on new measures. Staff reports progress on the municipal master plan, which is currently conducting public outreach for future park enhancements. The board also reviews completed improvements at Westbrooke Park and Bryant Adams Park that improve court safety and extend evening play hours with energy-efficient lighting. Informational updates cover upcoming community events.

• Status update on Parks and Recreation Master Plan development with GAI Consultants, LLC
• $35,000 court resurfacing and $1,200 line painting at Westbrooke Park basketball courts
• $10,755 LED lighting replacement for tennis and pickleball courts at Bryant Adams Park
• Updates on upcoming events including FCA Family Fun Day and Memorial Day Concert Celebration

City Council

The City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the City Manager's initial revenue projection for fiscal year 2024-2025. Total revenues are projected at $52,183,300, a 10.2% increase from the adopted 2023-2024 budget. The workshop is the third in a series leading to final budget adoption on September 17, 2024.

• Total revenues projected at $52,183,300, up 10.2% from $47,369,400
• General fund revenues projected at $18,747,200, up 7.2%
• Stormwater assessment fee increase of 5% proposed
• Sewer fund revenues projected at $20,143,900, including $12.5M in grant reimbursements
• Ad valorem tax revenues projected steady at $5,261,400

Police Officers' Retirement Board of Trustees

The Board will review investment performance, plan expenditures, and member contribution refunds. Discussion includes a possible change to the assumed annual investment rate of return.

• Review of investment performance report for quarter ended March 31, 2024
• Refund of $6,182.83 in member contributions for Josue Martinez
• Refund of $4,499.13 in member contributions for Sandra Jenkins
• Rollover of $21,848.54 in member contributions for Thomas Garrity
• Discussion to lower assumed annual investment rate of return

Business Advisory Board

The West Melbourne Business Advisory Board will hear a presentation on the Mission Space Coast branding initiative and discuss a business survey to gather input from local businesses. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the February 26, 2024 meeting. No old business is listed.

• Presentation by Trudy McCarthy, Executive Vice President, Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast, on Mission Space Coast branding
• Discussion and direction on a business survey for licensed businesses in West Melbourne
• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2024

Code Enforcement Board

The Board will consider orders finding violations for several properties in West Melbourne. These cases involve issues including site lighting design, prohibited structures, and the keeping of livestock.

• Case No. 2023-0236 (4550 Explorer Drive): Violation regarding site lighting design and specifications
• Case No. 2024-0023 (5041 Walker Avenue): Violations involving business tax receipts and prohibited structures
• Case No. 2024-0041 (349 Meadowood Lane): Violation regarding the keeping of cattle, horses, or goats
• Case No. 24-0048 (349 Meadowood Lane): Violation regarding a required fence permit

City Council

The West Melbourne City Council will hold a budget workshop to refine its list of priorities for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, then convene a regular meeting to vote on several items including a bid protest ordinance, sidewalk repairs, a mezzanine installation, and subdivision approvals. The agenda includes public hearings and consent items, with most decisions being routine approvals.

• Budget workshop to rank priorities including property acquisition for a future fire department, odor control, street sweeper, sidewalk improvements, and crosswalk safety lights
• Ordinance 2024-10 on second reading to establish bid protest procedures with fees and bonds
• Contract with Sheepdog Concrete, LLC for $49,600 to replace sidewalks in Sheridan Estates (Sugar Pine Drive & Pine Needle Lane)
• Award contract to Brevard Framing and Drywall for $32,516 to install mezzanine in Public Works maintenance shop
• Approval of gated community and final plat for Sunrise Estates Subdivision, and final plat for Space Coast Town Centre East Tracts 1A, D1 & E1

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider postponing three public hearings for the Welchwood property (a land use map amendment, rezoning, and development agreement) to May 15, 2024, at the applicant's request. The board will also hold a transmittal hearing to recommend that City Council send the 2045 Comprehensive Plan update to the state for review. The agenda includes routine items like approving prior minutes and public comments.

• Postpone small-scale comprehensive plan amendment (SSA-2023-01) for 37.67-acre Welchwood property from LD-RES/MD-RES to PI
• Postpone rezoning (REZ-2023-01) of Welchwood property from R-1A/R-2 to GTWY-I
• Postpone development agreement (DA-2023-01) for Welchwood property to limit density
• Transmittal hearing for 2045 Comprehensive Plan update to Florida Commerce
• Approval of March 13, 2024 minutes

Code Enforcement Board

The Code Enforcement Board will review Case No. 24-0035 regarding 834 Sedgewood Circle. The board will consider violations related to required permits and unlawful continuance.

• Case No. 24-0035 (834 Sedgewood Circle) involving permit and unlawful continuance violations

City Council

The West Melbourne City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 2, 2024, to consider several action items, including final plat approval for the Greenleaf Subdivision, a first reading of Ordinance 2024-10 on bid protests, and an initial discussion of budget priorities. The meeting also includes a proclamation declaring April as Water Conservation Month and a public forum.

• Final plat approval for Greenleaf Subdivision with conditions, including a perimeter fence along lots 1-12 by September 20, 2025, sewer force main acceptance, and dedication of Tract R-1 to Brevard County
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-10 regarding bid protests
• Initial discussion of potential City Council budget priorities
• Proclamation declaring April 2024 as Water Conservation Month
• Approval of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The West Melbourne City Council is holding a workshop to discuss two items: providing direction to the City Attorney on criteria for a charter amendment on term limits for the Mayor and Council, and discussing whether to proceed with developing a referendum question on creating a city fire department for the November 2024 ballot. No final decisions are being made at this workshop; the council is providing direction for next steps.

• Discussion of term limit criteria for Mayor and Council, including number of terms, break in service, separate offices, and partial terms
• Comparison of term limits across Brevard County municipalities, with West Melbourne currently having no term limits
• Discussion on whether to proceed with a fire services referendum for the November 2024 ballot
• Referendum ballot question deadline of August 19, 2024, with proposed first reading on June 18, 2024
• Cost of placing a referendum on the ballot is typically under $1,000

Code Enforcement Board

The West Melbourne Code Enforcement Board will review three new cases involving property maintenance and permit compliance. Members are asked to issue orders finding violations and setting penalties for addresses on Burdock Avenue, Bradford Drive, and Costal Lane. These hearings address local ordinances covering recreational vehicle storage, unpermitted construction work, and garbage accumulation, which directly impact neighborhood upkeep and property standards.

• Case No. 24-0019 at 3565 Burdock Ave: violations for parking/storage of major recreational support and collection requirements
• Case No. 23-0273 at 2726 Bradford Dr.: violation for work performed without a permit
• Case No. 23-0290 at 2995 Costal Lane: violations for prohibited garbage accumulation and discarding trash on another's property
• Adoption of minutes from the February 15, 2024 hearing

City Council

The West Melbourne City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the second reading of Ordinance 2024-08, which would allow the police to contract with wrecker services located within 15 miles of City Hall but outside city limits. The council will also vote on the second reading of Ordinance 2024-09, updating water connection rules. The meeting includes proclamations for Women's History Month and Government Finance Professionals Week, plus a presentation from Brevard County Fire Rescue.

• Ordinance 2024-08: second reading to amend Chapter 34, allowing wrecker storage within 15 miles of City Hall and within Brevard County
• Ordinance 2024-09: second reading to update water connection code
• Proclamation: March 2024 as Women's History Month
• Proclamation: March 18-22, 2024 as Government Finance Professionals Week
• Presentation: Brevard County Fire Chief Patrick Voltaire on fire department activities

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board is holding a workshop to review and provide feedback on the goals, objectives, and policies of the draft Comprehensive Plan, covering elements like Future Land Use, Housing, Transportation, and Parks. The consultant will answer questions. Some data and analysis for Capital Improvements, Public Facilities, and Resiliency will not be posted until the next meeting on April 10, 2024.

• Future Land Use Element proposes mixed-use nodes and corridors, including on New Haven Avenue, Minton Road, and in the CRA
• Residential density categories: Low Density up to 5 du/acre, Medium up to 10, Urban up to 20 (with density bonus up to 25)
• Commercial intensity up to 0.50 FAR, Industrial up to 0.75 FAR
• Density bonus criteria for Urban Density Residential include proximity to water/sewer, parks, fire stations, and schools
• Workshop covers 11 elements: Capital Improvements, Conservation, Education, Future Land Use, Housing, Intergovernmental Coordination, Parks, Property Rights, Public Facilities, Resiliency, Transportation

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is reviewing a presentation regarding the city's Parks Master Plan process. The presentation covers park inventory data, public survey results, and identified community needs. The board will discuss these findings as part of the ongoing planning process.

• Presentation by GAI Consultants regarding the Parks Master Plan
• Review of park inventory including 7 parks and 22 buildings
• Analysis of public engagement data from 613 total survey respondents
• Identification of community priorities such as walking/biking trails and playgrounds

City Council

The West Melbourne City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on second readings of ordinances to change the future land use and zoning of 2.37 acres at 9065 and 9605 Ellis Road from institutional to industrial. The council will also consider first readings of ordinances updating wrecker service regulations and water connection rules, plus several resolutions and agreements.

• Ordinance 2024-06: Future Land Use Map Amendment for 2.37 acres at 9065 Ellis Road from INST to IND
• Ordinance 2024-07: Rezoning 2.37 acres at 9605 Ellis Road from P-1 to M-1 (Light Industrial and Warehousing)
• Ordinance 2024-08: First reading of wrecker services code amendments
• Ordinance 2024-09: First reading of water connection code update
• Resolution 2024-05: Bond reimbursement; Termination of agreement with Space Coast Field of Dreams, Inc.

Community Redevelopment Agency

The West Melbourne-Brevard County Joint Community Redevelopment Agency will receive the FY 2022-2023 annual report, as required by Florida law. The report covers activities and finances for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Receive FY 2022-2023 annual report
• Approve December 19, 2023 minutes
• Public comments

Business Advisory Board

The West Melbourne Business Advisory Board will meet to receive a presentation on future capital improvement projects, discuss ways to encourage business leaders to attend meetings, and review calendars for future meeting dates and a joint event with the Chamber. The board will also consider approving the minutes from June 26, 2023.

• Presentation on future capital improvement projects
• Discussion on encouraging business leaders to attend meetings
• Review of future meeting dates and joint event with Chamber
• Approval of minutes from June 26, 2023

City Council

The West Melbourne City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances: a second reading to amend sign codes to prohibit murals and clarify wall sign definitions, and first readings to change the Future Land Use and zoning of 2.37 acres at 9065 and 9605 Ellis Road from institutional to industrial. The council will also consider a $8,200,920 contract for the Septic to Sewer Project and adopt fee schedules for recreation, development review, and building.

• Ordinance 2024-05: second reading to prohibit murals and clarify wall sign definitions
• Ordinance 2024-06: first reading to change Future Land Use on 2.37 acres at 9065 Ellis Road from INST to IND
• Ordinance 2024-07: first reading to rezone 2.37 acres at 9605 Ellis Road from P-1 to M-1
• Septic to Sewer Project: approve $8,200,920 agreement with Young's Communications, LLC
• Adopt Resolution 2024-01, 2024-02, 2024-03: recreation, development review, and building fee schedules

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two related requests for the 2.37-acre property at 9065 Ellis Road: a small-scale comprehensive plan map amendment (SSA-2024-01) to change the future land use from INST (Institutional) to IND (Industrial), and a rezoning (REZ-2024-01) from P-1 (Institutional) to M-1 (Light Industrial and Warehousing). The property was previously used by Journeys Academy, a special needs school, which vacated in June 2023. The board will make recommendations to City Council, which will take final action. The agenda also includes approval of January minutes, election of 2024 chair and vice-chair, and a report on the Five Year Capital Improvement Program.

• Public hearing: Small-scale comprehensive plan map amendment (SSA-2024-01, Ordinance #2024-06) for 9065 Ellis Road, changing land use from INST to IND
• Public hearing: Rezoning (REZ-2024-01, Ordinance #2024-07) for 9065 Ellis Road, changing zoning from P-1 to M-1 (Light Industrial and Warehousing)
• Applicant: JC Champion; property owner: Patricia L Champion
• Staff recommends approval of both the map amendment and rezoning
• 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair election

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is reviewing a new fee schedule to replace the current version used since 2011. The proposed changes include specific rental rates for the Veterans Memorial Complex, community parks, and athletic fields.

• Proposed Pearl Room rental: $30/hr or $375/day
• Proposed Outdoor Public Assembly Permit: $200 plus $500 damage deposit
• Proposed Athletic Field rentals: $25 per hour for basketball, baseball, soccer, and volleyball
• Proposed Pavilion rentals: $45 for small or $150 for large units
• Resolution No. 2024-01 regarding facility use policies

City Council

The West Melbourne City Council is holding a regular meeting with two public hearings: adopting the annual update to the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (Ordinance 2024-04) and amending the noise ordinance (Ordinance 2024-01) to lower maximum noise limits. The council will also consider a $334,910 contract for water line design, a first reading of a signage ordinance, and receive annual reports from the police and finance departments.

• Public hearing: Adopt Ordinance 2024-04, annual update to Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Public hearing: Adopt Ordinance 2024-01, lowering noise limits to match Brevard County standards
• Authorize $334,910 contract with Infrastructure Engineering Group for raw water conveyance design
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-05, amending sign regulations (Chapters 63 and 72)
• Reschedule March 19, 2024 meeting to March 20 due to Presidential Preference Primary

Police Officers' Retirement Board of Trustees

The Board will review the annual actuarial valuation and investment performance reports. Trustees will also consider an assignment agreement with Salem Trust Company and acknowledge specific member contribution refunds and rollovers.

• Annual actuarial valuation as of October 1, 2023
• Investment Performance Report for quarter ended December 31, 2023
• Assignment agreement with Argent Institutional Trust Company (Salem Trust Company)
• $1,045.23 refund of member contributions for Steven Wolf
• $540.81 taxable rollover of member contributions for Sean Carter

Code Enforcement Board

The Code Enforcement Board will meet to consider orders regarding unpermitted work at two properties. The board will also review minutes from the October 19, 2023, meeting.

• Case No. 2023-0285: Order finding violations and penalties for unpermitted work at 172 St. George Road
• Case No. 2023-0254: Order finding violations and penalties for unpermitted work at 5240 Sutton Ave
• Approval of October 19, 2023, meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on staff-initiated amendments to the Land Development Regulations. The changes would add a definition for 'mural' and clarify 'wall sign' in Chapter 63, and amend Chapter 72 to explicitly prohibit murals and fix inconsistent wall sign size regulations. The board will make a recommendation to City Council, which will act on the amendments in February.

• Code amendment LDR-2024-01: add 'mural' definition, clarify 'wall sign' definition, prohibit murals, and align wall sign size rules between Sections 72-14 and 72-18
• Citywide application, staff-initiated by City of West Melbourne
• Public hearing for the code amendment; board recommendation to City Council
• City Council first reading scheduled for February 6, 2024; second reading February 20, 2024

City Council

The West Melbourne City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing to withdraw a proposed zoning text amendment on screening of commercial outdoor sales facilities. The council will also consider first readings of ordinances updating the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and amending the noise ordinance, and award a contract for sanitary lift station rehabilitation.

• Withdraw proposed zoning text amendment on shielding of ancillary features
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-04 updating Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Award contract to Danus Utilities, Inc. for $204,990.45 for Wickham Road lift station #105 rehab, plus $88,425.00 to Barney's Pumps (total $293,415.45)
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-01 amending noise ordinance
• Consent agenda: $52,430.64 grant administration agreement with Fred Fox Enterprises; purchase of 8 portable police radios; $39,193.54 payment to Atlantic Development for emergency water line repair under U.S. 192

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is reviewing a status update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule and updates on various park projects.

• Status update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan being conducted by GAI Consultants, LLC
• Review of pedestrian accessibility at seven community parks
• Discussion of the Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule
• Update on Field of Dreams surface repair/replacement
• Update on the Home Depot Project fencing bids