Lantana meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Lantana Council weighs $379K in grants, beach project, conflict resolution with South Palm Beach

The Lantana Town Council held several meetings over the past two weeks, with agendas including a $379,210 Community Development Block Grant agreement, a $150,000 federal safety grant, and a resolution to begin conflict resolution with South Palm Beach. All meetings are listed as agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so no official decisions or vote tallies are available.

Funding items on the table

At its Aug. 6 and Aug. 10 meetings, the council considered multiple funding agreements:

• **Community Development Block Grant (CDBG):** Agreements with Palm Beach County for $379,210 in FY 2026-27 funding.
• **Safe Streets for All grant:** A $150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, with $120,000 in federal funds and a $30,000 town match, to develop a Comprehensive Action Plan.
• **Engineering services:** A contract with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for $148,616.31 to support the action plan.

These items appeared on both agendas, indicating they were carried over or reconsidered.

Solid waste and FAA resolutions

The council also had two resolutions on its Aug. 6 and Aug. 10 agendas:

• **Resolution R-04-2026:** Adopting a non-ad valorem assessment roll for solid waste and recyclables collection.
• **Resolution R-05-2026:** Supporting a Government Accountability Office (GAO) review of Federal Aviation Administration policies on airport safety, noise, and community compatibility.

Workshop discussions on beach, code, and naming rights

Two workshop sessions (Aug. 7 and Aug. 10) focused on discussion items, with no formal votes scheduled. Topics included:

• Next steps for the Lantana Beach Improvement Project.
• Code enforcement procedures.
• Allowed materials and requirements for swale areas.
• Code revisions for special events on private property for businesses.
• Criteria for naming rights for town structures.

The Aug. 10 workshop also included a recap of a previous session on an illegally constructed dock in South Palm Beach.

Special meeting on conflict resolution with South Palm Beach

On Aug. 14, the council held a special meeting with a single substantive item: Resolution R-06-2026 to initiate intergovernmental conflict resolution procedures with the Town of South Palm Beach under Chapter 164, Florida Statutes. The agenda also included routine items such as roll call and council comments.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Lantana Council Agendas Include $379K in Grants, Zoning Changes, Beach Project

The Lantana Town Council has several items on its recent meeting agendas, including a $379,210 community development grant agreement, a $150,000 Safe Streets grant, and zoning ordinance changes. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so no decisions are confirmed.

Funding and Grants

At its Aug. 6 meeting, the council is scheduled to consider:

• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) agreements with Palm Beach County for $379,210 in FY 2026-27 funding.
• A $150,000 Safe Streets for All grant (80% federal, 20% town match) for a Comprehensive Action Plan.
• An engineering services contract with Baxter & Woodman for $148,616.31 for the action plan.
• Resolution R-04-2026, adopting a non-ad valorem assessment roll for solid waste collection.
• Resolution R-05-2026, supporting a GAO review of FAA policies on airport safety and noise.

Zoning and Land Use

At its July 27 meeting, the council is scheduled to hold second readings for three ordinances:

• Ordinance O-03-2026: Update to subdivisions and platting regulations.
• Ordinance O-07-2026: New definitions and compliance rules for artificial turf.
• Ordinance O-08-2026: Regulations for non-conforming residential docks in C1 Commercial zoning.

The council will also consider Special Exception Case SE26-0001, a request for massage services at 812 W Lantana Rd. The agenda also includes a Police Department Employee of the Second Quarter Award for 2026.

Workshop Discussions

At its Aug. 7 workshop meeting (Series Meeting #7), the council is scheduled to discuss:

• Next steps for the Lantana Beach Improvement Project.
• Code enforcement procedures.
• Allowed materials and requirements for swale areas.
• Code revisions for special events on private property for businesses.
• Criteria for naming rights for town structures.

The workshop is primarily for discussion, with some items up for consideration.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days.

Lantana Council Tackles Beach Project, Dock Rules, and Zoning Ordinances — But Outcomes Await Published Minutes

Lantana's Town Council had a full slate of meetings in late July, covering the Lantana Beach Improvement Project, nonconforming residential docks, and second readings of three ordinances. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, so no decisions, votes, or outcomes can be confirmed from the available record.

Workshop Series Meeting #6: Beach Project, Boat Lifts, and Code Revisions

The council held Workshop Series Meeting #6 on July 23, with a second workshop session listed for July 24. According to the agendas, these were discussion-only meetings with no formal votes expected.

Discussion items included:

• **Administrative Review AR26-0001** — options for nonconforming residential boat lifts.
• **Lantana Beach Improvement Project** — next steps for the project.
• **Illegally constructed dock in South Palm Beach** — council discussion.
• **Code revisions for special events on private property** — for businesses.
• **Naming rights criteria** — for town structures and buildings.
• **Swale materials** — requirements for materials used in swale areas.
• **Code enforcement procedures** — general discussion.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not possible to report what direction the council gave on any of these items or whether consensus was reached.

Town Council: Ordinances and Special Exception Request

The Town Council had regular meetings scheduled on July 23 and July 27. Both agendas list the same five items:

• **Ordinance O-03-2026** — update to subdivisions and platting procedures for State law compliance.
• **Ordinance O-07-2026** — new definitions and compliance rules for artificial turf installations.
• **Ordinance O-08-2026** — regulations for non-conforming residential docks in C1 Commercial zoning.
• **Case SE26-0001** — special exception request for massage services at 812 W Lantana Rd.
• **Police Department Employee of the Second Quarter Award 2026.**

All three ordinances were listed for second reading, which typically means they were previously introduced and are now up for final consideration. However, without published minutes, no vote tallies or final dispositions can be confirmed.

The special exception request, Case SE26-0001, concerns a business seeking approval to operate massage services at 812 W Lantana Rd. The agenda indicates the council was scheduled to consider this request, but the outcome is not yet on record.

Procedural Meeting on July 27

A separate meeting on July 27, listed under the body name "Test," contained only procedural boilerplate with no specific legislative items, contracts, or hearings listed.

What This Means for Residents

The ordinances on artificial turf, residential docks, and platting procedures could affect property owners and businesses in Lantana if adopted. The Lantana Beach Improvement Project discussion signals ongoing planning for public waterfront infrastructure. The special exception request at 812 W Lantana Rd. could determine whether a new massage service opens at that location. Residents should watch for published minutes to learn how the council acted on each item.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the Town of Lantana's official website for any newly posted agendas or rescheduled sessions.

Lantana Council Tackled Zoning, Fee Changes, and $117,819 Water Plant Contract on July Agenda

Lantana's Town Council had a busy stretch in mid-July, with two regular meetings and two budget workshops scheduled between July 9 and July 13. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, the items below reflect what was on the agendas — not confirmed outcomes or vote tallies.

Water Treatment Plant Contract

The council agenda included a proposed $117,819 engineering contract with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant Clear Well Improvement Project. The contract appeared on both the July 9 and July 13 regular meeting agendas.

Zoning and Land Use Ordinances

Three ordinances were set for first reading at the regular meetings:

• **Ordinance O-03-2026** — Amends Chapter 17.5 on Subdivisions and Platting Regulations to match state law.
• **Ordinance O-07-2026** — Amends Chapter 10.5 on Landscaping to define artificial turf standards, per state law.
• **Ordinance O-08-2026** — Amends Chapter 23 on Zoning to regulate non-conforming residential docks in the C1 Commercial district.

First readings are an early step in the ordinance adoption process; final adoption would require a subsequent vote.

Fees and Charges Schedule

Resolution R-03-2026, on both agendas, would repeal the prior fee schedule (R-07-2025) and adopt an updated Fees and Charges Schedule for municipal services. The agenda describes this as updating fees for current town services.

Budget Process for FY 2026/27

The council held two Budget Workshop #2 sessions — one on July 9 and another on July 13 — both centered on a staff presentation of the draft fiscal year 2026/27 budget. The July 13 agenda noted that no votes or final decisions were scheduled; the workshop was a discussion item with a public comment period.

The regular meeting agendas also included setting the proposed millage rate and scheduling the first public budget hearing for FY 2026/27.

What Residents Should Watch

The zoning ordinances, if adopted, would affect subdivision procedures, artificial turf landscaping rules, and waterfront dock regulations in the C1 district. The fee schedule update would change what residents pay for town services. The budget workshop and millage rate discussion will shape property tax levels and spending for the coming fiscal year.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the town's official agenda postings for any newly scheduled sessions, and watch for published minutes from the July 9 and July 13 meetings to confirm what was actually voted on and approved.

Lantana Town Council considers variances, boat dock pact; minutes pending

The Lantana Town Council met June 22 to take up a series of land-use and administrative items, including three variance requests for accessory structures on Julia Heights Drive, an interlocal agreement with Palm Beach for boat dock permits, and the second reading of an ordinance repealing obsolete business tax registration rules. Official minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes of votes on these items are not yet known.

Business tax ordinance repeal

The council held a second reading of Ordinance O‑2026‑06, which would repeal obsolete business tax registration provisions in Chapter 11 of the town code. The first reading was held at an earlier meeting.

Variance requests for accessory structures

Three variance applications (VAR26‑0001, VAR26‑0002, and VAR26‑0003) were on the agenda for a property at 1124 Julia Heights Drive. The requests seek relief from Sections 23‑94 and 23‑81 of the town’s land development code to allow accessory structures that would otherwise exceed size or setback limits.

Interlocal agreement with Palm Beach

The council discussed an interlocal agreement with the Town of Palm Beach that would allow Lantana to issue building permits for boat docks on properties within both municipalities’ jurisdiction. If approved, the arrangement would streamline permitting for waterfront construction.

Surplus property and pension board appointments

Council members were scheduled to designate several specified tangible town‑owned capital assets as surplus municipal property, clearing the way for their disposal. They also considered appointments to the Police Relief and Pension Fund Board of Trustees.

Legislative update

State Representative Debra Tendrich provided a legislative update to the council during the meeting.

Coming up

The town clerk’s office has not listed any upcoming Town Council meetings for the next 14 days. Residents are encouraged to check the town’s official website for any newly scheduled meetings or special sessions.

*This report is based on the published agenda for the June 22 meeting. Minutes have not yet been released; when they become available, the town’s official record will contain vote tallies and decisions.*