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Plain-English weekly recaps written from official meeting records. 6 weeks available.

Weeks

Week of 2026-08-10

New Smyrna Beach boards weigh tax rates, annexations, and infrastructure projects

Over the past two weeks, New Smyrna Beach boards and commissions met to consider items including property tax rates, a stormwater fee increase, annexations, and infrastructure contracts. Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are recorded.

Budget and taxes

The City Commission held two special meetings on July 27 and 28 to set maximum millage rates for the 2027 operating levy and the I&S 2018 levy, and to approve preliminary fire rescue assessment rates. The commission also conducted a first reading of an ordinance to raise the stormwater fee from $125.00 to $150.00 per EDU. These items were on the agenda; no votes have been reported.

Land use and development

The Planning & Zoning Board met on July 27 and again on August 3 to review four annexation applications for unaddressed parcels on Canal Street (State Road 44), Jungle Road, and two on Spruce Street. The board also considered a variance request for an accessory structure at 811 E. 15th Avenue.

The City Commission’s regular meeting on July 28 included second readings and public hearings on three ordinances to annex, change the future land use, and rezone approximately 0.34 acres at 2264 Doster Drive. A separate public hearing considered designating the Clinch Street Railroad Spur as a local landmark. The commission also had on its agenda a temporary two-year shell parking lot at 401 Flagler Avenue.

Infrastructure and contracts

The City Commission’s August 5 meeting agenda included accepting two FAA grants for a wildlife chain-link fence and Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) navigational aids at the airport, approving contracts for airport fuel farm rehabilitation, and awarding a contract to A.G. Pifer for repairs to Grayce Barck Park Boardwalk and the City Gym. A contract for a new police boathouse at the North Causeway Site was also on the July 28 agenda, with no dollar amount listed.

Other boards and commissions

The Community Redevelopment Agency on July 28 considered an amended budget and two commercial facade grants: $9,764 for 306 Washington Street and $100,000 for 106 Live Oak Street. The Economic Development Advisory Board received a presentation from Kimley-Horn on updating the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan. The Police and Fire Pension Boards met on July 30 with only procedural items. The Code Compliance Board heard 10 property violation cases on August 7, and the Housing Authority discussed tenant charge offs and condemned assets on the same day.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days according to the provided data.

Week of 2026-08-03

New Smyrna Beach boards set to weigh tax rates, grants, and land annexations

New Smyrna Beach advisory boards and the City Commission have packed agendas this week, with the Commission scheduled to consider 2027 property tax rates, a stormwater fee increase, and the annexation of land at 2264 Doster Drive. All meetings listed below are agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so no final actions are confirmed.

City Commission: Tax Rates and Stormwater Fee

The City Commission has special meetings scheduled for July 27 and July 28 to set maximum millage rates for the FY 2027 operating levy (Resolution 15-26) and the FY 2027 I&S 2018 levy (Resolution 16-26). The Commission is also scheduled to conduct a first reading on Ordinance 35-26, which would raise the stormwater fee from $125.00 to $150.00 per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU). Resolution 18-26 would approve preliminary fire rescue assessment rates for FY 2027, and the Commission would authorize advertisement of rates in the 2026 TRIM Notice.

City Commission: Doster Drive Annexation and Rezoning

At its July 28 regular meeting, the Commission is scheduled to hold second readings and public hearings on three ordinances affecting approximately 0.34 acres at 2264 Doster Drive: Ordinance 31-26 (annexation), Ordinance 32-26 (future land use map change), and Ordinance 33-26 (rezoning). A separate public hearing would consider Ordinance 34-26, designating the Clinch Street Railroad Spur east of South Riverside Drive as a Local Landmark.

The Commission is also scheduled to consider Resolution 17-26, which would remove caps on code compliance fines and liens until a property reaches compliance. Other items include awarding ITB-09-26-PD to East Coast Marine Construction & Design, Inc. for a Police Boathouse at the North Causeway Site — no dollar amount is listed in the agenda — and approval of a temporary two-year shell parking lot at 401 Flagler Avenue.

Community Redevelopment Agency: Budget and Grants

The CRA is scheduled to consider Resolution No. CRA-03-26, adopting an amended CRA budget and re-appropriating trust funds. The board will also review two commercial facade and property improvement grants totaling $109,764: a small-scale grant of $9,764 for 306 Washington Street (High Tide Real Estate Holdings LLC) and a large-scale 50-50 matching grant of $100,000 for 106 Live Oak Street (Thomas and Reagan Sefcik).

Planning & Zoning Board: Annexations and Variance

The Planning & Zoning Board will review four annexation applications and provide recommendations to the City Commission. The parcels are located on Canal Street (State Road 44), Jungle Road, and two on Spruce Street. The board will also consider Variance V-12-26 for accessory structure setbacks at 811 E. 15th Avenue.

Airport Advisory Board: Noise and Safety

The Airport Advisory Board will meet July 27 to review airport noise, discuss safety events, and follow up on RVA staffing. The board will also approve minutes from its April 27, 2026 meeting.

Economic Development Advisory Board: CEDS Plan Update

The Economic Development Advisory Board will receive a presentation from Kimley-Horn on updating the SWOT analysis and Vision Statement of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic (CEDS) Plan. No other business items are listed.

Building Trades Examining Board

The board will address old business on two cases: Case BLD-000025-2026 at 350 Mission Dr. and Case BLD-000027-2026 at 817 Maralyn Ave. It will also review minutes from the June 25, 2026 hearing.

Special Magistrate: Code Cases and Lien Amnesty

The Special Magistrate will hear two new code enforcement cases — CCSM-0426-2025 at 1050 Wayne Ave (owner: Double Eagle Ventures LLC) and CCSM-0165-2026 at 411 Flagler Ave (owner: 411 Flagler Ave Smyrna LLC) — and two lien amnesty applications: LA-0003-2026 at 217 Sandy LN (owner: Spyworks Inc., Stephen P. Yates) and LA-0004-2026 at 108 S. Myrtle Ave (owner: Justin Walker).

Pension Boards

The Police Pension Board and Fire Pension Board both met July 30. Their agendas contained only procedural boilerplate and statutory notices; no substantive decisions or discussion topics were listed.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official calendar for any newly posted meetings.

Week of 2026-07-20

New Smyrna Beach boards weigh land deals, zoning changes, and budget in busy two-week stretch

New Smyrna Beach officials packed the first half of July with workshops and regular meetings covering land acquisitions, zoning changes, code enforcement, and budget discussions. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, the items below reflect what was on each agenda — not confirmed outcomes. Residents should consult the official minutes once posted for final actions and vote tallies.

City Commission: land purchases, debt write-off, and annexation

The City Commission had the busiest agenda of the period. On July 14, commissioners were scheduled to consider real estate purchase agreements for Turnbull Creek Conservation lands and a quasi-judicial hearing on historic tree removal at 1206 S. Riverside Drive. The same agenda included a proposal to write off $36,000 in debt owed to the Municipal Airport by Tiger Composites.

Earlier, on July 8, the commission was set to consider annexation and rezoning of 0.34 acres at 2264 Doster Drive, along with Hazard Mitigation Grant Program approvals for home elevations and demolitions. Public hearings on ordinances amending parking and traffic regulations were also scheduled, as was approval of an Interlocal Agreement for Reciprocal Parking with Volusia County and roof repairs to city facilities and parks.

Fire assessment study reviewed twice

The commission held workshops on July 8 and July 14 to review a fire assessment study prepared by Benesch. No formal decisions were scheduled at either workshop; the July 14 session included a public participation segment.

Budget workshops

The commission convened budget workshops on July 13 and July 16 at City Commission Chambers, 214 Sams Avenue. The agendas list only general budget discussion, with no specific proposals or actions detailed.

Planning & Zoning Board: Ocean Gate Commerce Center rezoning

The Planning & Zoning Board was scheduled to review rezoning case PUD-0005-2025 for the Ocean Gate Commerce Center, located in the southeast quadrant of SR 44 and the I-95 interchange, proposing an amended and restated Planned Unit Development MDA. Two variance applications were also on the agenda: V-9-2026, to reduce the front-yard setback for a new single-family house at 233 Quay Assisi, and V-11-26, to allow a pool deck at 991 Hill Street to extend 42-3″ east of the coastal construction setback line.

Housing Authority: health insurance policy change

The Housing Authority met July 7 to consider Resolution No. 2026-12, which would change the personnel policy so health insurance coverage begins 30 days after the hire date. The agenda also included tenant account charge-offs, condemned assets, a director's report, and approval of June 8, 2026, meeting minutes.

Code enforcement panels

The Special Magistrate met July 9 to review two property cases — 1050 Wayne Ave. (owner Double Eagle Ventures LLC) and 411 Flagler Ave. (owner 411 Flagler Ave Smyrna LLC) — and two lien amnesty applications: 217 Sandy Ln. (owner Spyworks Inc., Stephen P. Yates) and 108 S. Myrtle Ave. (owner Justin Walker).

The Building Trades Examining Board met July 13 to hear two old-business cases: BLD-000025-2026 at 350 Mission Dr. (owner Teresa N. Gascon) and BLD-000027-2026 at 817 Maralyn Ave. (owner William L. Perry Living Trust). No new business was listed.

The Code Compliance Board met July 16 to review five properties: 350 Mission Dr., 811 E. 15th Ave., 314 Florida Ave., 203 Lincoln Ave., and 4301 S. Atlantic Ave., Unit 102.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official calendar for any newly posted sessions.

Week of 2026-07-13

New Smyrna Beach boards weigh annexation, rezoning, and housing policy in busy week

New Smyrna Beach's advisory boards and City Commission had a full agenda the week of June 29 through July 9, with items ranging from a land annexation and rezoning to a housing personnel policy change. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so outcomes are not yet available; the following reflects what each body was scheduled to consider.

City Commission — July 8

The City Commission had the busiest agenda of the week. Members were scheduled to consider annexing and rezoning 0.34 acres at 2264 Doster Drive, a step that would bring that parcel into the city and assign it a zoning designation.

The Commission was also set to act on Hazard Mitigation Grant Program approvals for home elevations and demolitions, hold public hearings on ordinances amending parking and traffic regulations, approve roof repairs to city facilities and parks, and approve an Interlocal Agreement for Reciprocal Parking with Volusia County.

Earlier the same day, the Commission held a budget workshop with a general budget discussion and no specific proposals or decisions listed. A separate workshop was scheduled to review a Fire Assessment Study presented by Benesch, with no formal decisions planned.

Planning & Zoning Board — Ocean Gate Commerce Center

The Planning & Zoning Board was scheduled to review rezoning case PUD-0005-2025 for the Ocean Gate Commerce Center, located in the southeast quadrant of SR 44 and the I-95 interchange. The case involves an amended and restated Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Development Agreement, described as the 3rd amendment to the PUD MDA.

Two variance requests were also on the agenda:

Approval of the June 1, 2026 regular meeting minutes was also listed.

Housing Authority — Resolution 2026-12

The Housing Authority held a special meeting on July 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The agenda included consideration of Resolution No. 2026-12, which would change the personnel policy so that health insurance coverage begins 30 days after the hire date.

Other items listed were tenant account charge-offs, condemned assets, a director's report, new business discussion items, and approval of the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes. The agenda did not provide dollar figures or further detail on the charge-offs or condemned assets.

Code Compliance Board — June 29

The Code Compliance Board was scheduled to hear eight property violation cases — two carried over from old business and five listed as new business:

Public hearings and possible decisions on violations were planned.

Special Magistrate — July 9

The Special Magistrate was set to review two new code enforcement cases and two lien amnesty applications:

Routine procedural items included approving prior meeting minutes and swearing in staff and witnesses.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Readers who want to confirm outcomes from the meetings above should watch for published minutes from the City Commission, Planning & Zoning Board, Housing Authority, Code Compliance Board, and Special Magistrate.

Week of 2026-07-06

New Smyrna Beach boards took up solid waste contract, rezoning, and code cases — outcomes not yet public

Over the past two weeks, several New Smyrna Beach boards and commissions met on issues ranging from the city's solid waste contract to a major rezoning case near I-95. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so outcomes and vote tallies are not available. What follows is based on the published agendas.

Solid waste contract negotiations

On June 22, 2026, the city held a public meeting to discuss and negotiate its solid waste contract. The agenda allowed citizens to address staff during a public participation period, with staff available for questions after adjournment. No details on proposed terms, costs, or decisions were included in the agenda. Minutes have not been published.

Planning & Zoning Board: Ocean Gate Commerce Center rezoning

On June 29, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Board was scheduled to consider a rezoning case for the Ocean Gate Commerce Center — specifically the 3rd amendment to its Planned Unit Development (PUD) agreement, listed as PUD-0005-2025. The property is located at SR 44 and I-95.

The board was also set to review two variance requests:

Approval of the June 1, 2026 regular meeting minutes was also on the agenda. No minutes from the June 29 meeting have been published, so it is not known whether the board voted on any of these items.

Code Compliance Board: 8 property violation cases

Also on June 29, 2026, the Code Compliance Board was scheduled to hear property violation cases at multiple addresses. The agenda listed five items:

The agenda noted public hearings and possible decisions on violations. No outcomes are available because minutes have not been published.

Building Trades Examining Board: three code cases

On June 25, 2026, the Building Trades Examining Board was scheduled to hear three building code cases:

The board was also set to approve minutes from its April 23, 2026 and May 28, 2026 hearings and conduct swearing-in of staff. Minutes from this meeting have not been published.

Coming up

Housing Authority special meeting — July 7, 2026, 4:00 PM. The agenda includes tenant account charge-offs, condemned assets, a director's report, consideration of Resolution No. 2026-12, and approval of the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes. The agenda provides no additional detail on the resolution or the charge-off amounts.

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*Note: All recent meetings listed above were agenda-only at the time of this report. Minutes have not been published, so no vote tallies, decisions, or dollar amounts can be confirmed. Readers should check the city's official meeting portal for updated minutes.*

Week of 2026-06-29

Ocean Gate rezoning, solid waste talks highlight recent board meetings

City advisory boards covered a wide range of topics in late June and early July, from a proposed rezoning of a commercial development near Interstate 95 to solid waste contract negotiations. Minutes for all meetings had not yet been published as of July 5, so final outcomes were unavailable. Below is a summary of the agendas.

Solid Waste Contract Negotiations

On June 22, the city held a public meeting to discuss and negotiate the solid waste contract. The agenda listed only “solid waste contract negotiations,” with a public participation period and a staff Q&A session after adjournment. No further details were provided.

Building Trades Examining Board

Meeting June 25, the board heard three building code cases:

The board also planned to approve minutes from its April 23 and May 28, 2026 hearings.

Code Compliance Board

On June 29, the compliance board agenda listed five code enforcement cases:

No decisions were recorded in the agenda-only document.

Planning & Zoning Board

The June 29 session included a major rezoning request for Ocean Gate Commerce Center. The board considered PUD-0005-2025, the third amendment to the planned unit development master development agreement for that site. Two variance requests were also on the docket:

The board was also set to approve minutes from its June 1 regular meeting.

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority held a special meeting July 2 to address several items: tenant account charge-offs, condemned assets, a director’s report, and consideration of Resolution No. 2026-12. Approval of the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes was also on the agenda. No further details about the resolution or other items were included.

Coming up

No public meetings are scheduled for the next 14 days.

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