The city commission will host a public hearing and regular monthly meeting in Marble Hall and on Zoom on Thursday, October 16, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The public hearing will consider a variance request for a pool that would encroach into the setback by 5 feet at 491 10th Street and for an after-the-fact variance for additional height to provide access to an observation deck at 1250 Coury Drive.
The city commission will host a regular monthly meeting in Marble Hall and on Zoom on Thursday, October 16, beginning at 9:35 a.m. or at the conclusion of the public hearing.
There are no special requests on the agenda.
Administrative Notes:
The KCB PD has hired Martha Dweyer as the new code enforcement officer. The new 2025 Ford F-150 has been delivered. Bus to purchase equipment for the truck is on the agenda this month. The September hot dogs with the cops was a big success. It included a health department table that distributed bicycle helmets to adults and children.
City administrator Bartus met with Dr. Gueverra and Dr. Rice to discuss water quality and testing in our canals. They may combine traditional water quality testing with new technology for a better picture of water condition in our canals.
Consent Action Items:
The commission votes for Consent Action Items with a single motion. This month they include meeting minutes, a spending warrant for $1,411,924.32, and the Paradise 911 estimate for equipping the new police truck for $15,596.
Discussion Action Items:
The commission will review the Public-Private Partnership proposal for the golf course by Daryl Rice Management.
The commission will review discuss Commissioner Diehl's proposal to consolidate the Recreation and Beautification Committees.
The commission will review the Recreation Committee's Priority List for City Improvements including soliciting a bid to build the Basketball Court, plus ADA compliance for all rec areas and bathrooms, parking improvements, a covered pavilion, and exercise stations.
The commission will discuss and approve the purchase of a Triplex Mower, Trim and Surrounds Mower, Walk Greens Mower, and an Aercore Aerator, for $160,709.55.
The commission will discuss and approve proposals from Christian’s Landscaping & Lawn Services ($28,250), Blue Native ($76,960), and Brightview ($57,152 for trees and Landscape Improvements by the Pickleball Courts and Golf Course
The commission will do the first reading of another new ordinance:
Amending docks, piers, and mooring equipment, Section 5-44.
Commissioner Tom Harding will publish the September, 2025, Financial Summary. He will also give the Wastewater Sampling Summary Report of October 13th, a discussion of our 2027 Health Insurance Costs, and feedback on the FDOT 5-year plan.
The agenda has no information about the city attorney’s report or commissioner’s reports and comments from Commissioner Colonell, Diehl, DiFransico, or Foster.
