Pinellas County School Board Approves Significant Salary Increases Amidst Broader Policy and Budget Discussions

Overview: The Pinellas County School Board approved a series of substantial salary increases for teachers and staff during their September 10, 2024, meeting, alongside discussions on policy amendments, budget plans, and community engagement initiatives.

Madeira Beach Planning Commission Approves New Ordinance to Tackle Plan Development Inconsistencies

Overview: The Madeira Beach Planning Commission met to discuss and approve several significant items, with a primary focus on Ordinance 2024-18, aimed at rectifying inconsistencies within the plan development (PD) section of the code and aligning it with Pinellas County regulations and the Madeira Beach Comprehensive Plan.

Madeira Beach City Board Debates Building Height Regulations Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The Madeira Beach City Board of Commissioners meeting on August 28, 2024, centered on various discussions, including zoning regulations, building height restrictions in the commercial core, and flood insurance issues. The meeting also covered a range of other topics, from fire department recognitions to the approval of construction projects and software contracts.

Madeira Beach City Board of Commissioners Tackles Key Budget Adjustments and Community Engagement

Overview: The Madeira Beach City Board of Commissioners convened on August 28, 2024, for a budget workshop meeting, with discussions focusing on budget adjustments, financial transparency, and community involvement in the budgeting process. Key topics included changes to personnel benefits, the allocation of funds for capital equipment, and efforts to enhance public participation in budget discussions.

Madeira Beach Special Magistrate Debates Compliance Deadlines and Property Safety Measures

Overview: The Madeira Beach Special Magistrate meeting focused on multiple code enforcement cases, highlighted by requests for extensions on compliance deadlines and discussions about property safety and proper notification procedures.