- FL
- Pinellas County
- 4/13/24
- 04/13/2024
- 170 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Madeira Beach City Board of Commissioners recently convened to discuss updates to the zoning regulations impacting the John’s Pass Village District, focusing attention on the future of the area’s development. The meeting prioritized discussions on the comprehensive plan, future land use map, and code of ordinances, all of which dictate land use, intensities, densities, and zoning regulations. The presentation underscored the necessity for the local zoning map to correspond with the countywide and local land use plans, and tackled the challenge of legally non-conforming buildings and the requirement to align local regulations with the county’s maximums.
- FL
- Volusia County
- 4/11/24
- 04/11/2024
- 395 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Volusia ECHO Advisory Committee convened to discuss an array of topics central to the development and enhancement of the community’s environmental, cultural, historic, and outdoor assets. The meeting’s most focus was on the updated Direct County Expenditure (DCE) plan, which proposed an additional $6.4 million in funding for 17 new projects. These projects spanned across various categories, including outdoor recreation, environmental, and cultural and historic projects, with the intent to improve facilities like playgrounds, parks, and the Ocean Center.
- FL
- Putnam County
- 4/11/24
- 04/11/2024
- 137 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Palatka City Commission made strides in urban development and infrastructure improvement, the most notable being the advancement of a land swap deal with Blue Crab Development Group North LLC that promises to revitalize the St. John’s River Environmental Center and surrounding riverfront area. This proposal, which gained widespread public support for its potential to enhance economic development and community engagement, is set to proceed with a four-month due diligence period following positive feedback and a vote from the commission.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 4/9/24
- 04/09/2024
- 73 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: St. Pete Beach’s City Commission recently engaged in a multifaceted meeting addressing pressing local concerns, with the selection process for a new city manager emerging as a focal point. The assembly covered a range of topics including community infrastructure, legal guidance, and environmental stewardship. Residents voiced their apprehensions about transparency and the qualifications sought in the city’s new administrative leader, while commissioners clarified the process and ensured public access to pertinent documents.
- FL
- Highlands County
- 4/8/24
- 04/08/2024
- 87 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Lake Placid Town Council tackled significant infrastructure and budgetary issues in their recent meeting, with a primary focus on the expansion of the wastewater treatment plant and the associated financial risks and implications. Newly elected council members Joy Eart and Colleen Charles were sworn in.