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Town Commission Regular Meeting — Packet

Monday, November 2, 2026 · Government meeting record

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Upcoming meeting

The Town of Longboat Key Town Commission will consider a regular meeting agenda on November 2, 2026, featuring public hearings on Ordinance 2026-13 for the Town Center Library, zoning map amendments, and a resolution authorizing eminent domain for a wastewater force main. The agenda also includes consent items such as lease agreements and permit fee waivers, alongside new business including the Town Attorney's annual evaluation.

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Residents face impending decisions on local land use changes, library development plans, and infrastructure projects that may affect property rights and town services.

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The meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026. The agenda does not prove an outcome.

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This meeting will be live streamed via the Town’s website. Town of Longboat Key Town Commission Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road Longboat Key, FL 34228 www.longboatkey.org Debra Williams, Mayor; Penny Gold, Vice Mayor; Gary Coffin, District 1; Nick Gladding, District 3; Sarah Karon, District 5; B.J. Bishop, At-Large; and Steve Branham, At-Large AGENDA REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 2026 - 1:00 PM 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 2. Pledge of Public Conduct • We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another. • We will direct all comments to issues. • We will avoid personal attacks. • Audience members wishing to speak must be recognized by the Chair. • Speaking without being recognized will be considered “Out of Order.” 3. Public to be Heard Opportunity for the Public to Address the Town Commission 4. Consent Agenda The purpose of the Consent Agenda is to expedite formal action on routine agenda items. Any item on the Consent Agenda can be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda by any member of the Commission without a motion, a second, or a vote. Otherwise, all items on the Consent Agenda are voted upon in their totality by one action (motion, second, and vote) and are not subject to discussion. A vote in the affirmative on the Consent Agenda provides the formal action noted for each item. A. Approval of Minutes: September 24, 2026, Joint Meeting with Manatee County; September 28, 2026, Regular Workshop; September 28, 2026, Special Meeting; October 5, 2026, Regular Meeting; October 7, 2026, Joint Meeting with City of Sarasota; October 19, 2026, Regular Workshop. Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes. B. Public Forum Permit Fee Waiver Request for Longboat Island Chapel, Christmas in the Garden Recommended Action: Approve the Public Forum Permit Fee Waiver for this event within the Town. C. Approval of Lease with the Longboat Key Historical Society Recommended Action: Approve the Proposed Lease Agreement for execution by the Town Manager. 5. Quasi-Judicial and Public Hearings

A. Ordinance 2026-13, Town Center Library – Quasi-Judicial Second Reading and Public Hearing Recommended Action: Following second reading and public hearing, adopt Ordinance 2026- 13. B. Site Development Plan Order 2026-02, Town Center Library - Quasi-Judicial Second Reading and Public Hearing Recommended Action: Following second reading and public hearing, pass Site Development Plan Order 2026-02. C. Ordinance 2027-02, Amending the Zoning Map for 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive – Quasi- Judicial First Reading and Public Hearing Recommended Action: Following first reading and public hearing, forward Ordinance 2027- 02 to the December 7, 2026, Town Commission Regular Meeting for second reading, public hearing, and adoption. D. Ordinance 2027-01, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Amending the Future Land Use Map for 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive – First Reading and Public Hearing Recommended Action: Following first reading and public hearing, forward Ordinance 2027- 01 to the December 7, 2026, Town Commission Regular Meeting for second reading, public hearing, and adoption. E. Ordinance 2026-15, Charter Amendments – First Reading Recommended Action: Following first reading, forward Ordinance 2026-15 to the December 7, 2026, Town Commission Regular Meeting for second reading, public hearing, and adoption. F. Ordinance 2026-16, 2027 Election Dates – First Reading Recommended Action: Following first reading, forward Ordinance 2026-16 to the December 7, 2026, Town Commission Regular Meeting for second reading, public hearing, and adoption. G. Resolution 2026-31, Fiscal Year 2026 Year-End Budget Transfers Recommended Action: Following public hearing, pass Resolution 2026-31. 6. New Business A. Resolution 2026-33, Authorizing the Use of Eminent Domain to Acquire Certain Property Necessary to Construct a Subaqueous Wastewater Force Main and Delegating Authority to Designated Town Representative to Pursue that Use on the Town’s Behalf Recommended Action: Pass Resolution 2026-33. B. Town Attorney Annual Evaluation Recommended Action: None, informational only. 7. Town Commission: Committee Reports and Comments 8. Town Attorney Comments 9. Town Manager Comments 10. Adjournment No verbatim record by a certified court reporter is made of these proceedings. Accordingly, any person who may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters noticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at these proceedings upon which any appeal is to be based (see Section 286.0105, Fla. Stat.).

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, F.S., persons needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Town Clerk’s office at 941-316-1999 seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this proceeding. If you are hearing impaired or require an alternative means of communication, utilize Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 (TTY) or one of the following toll-free numbers: 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), 1-800-955-1339 (ASCII), 1-877-955-8260 (VCO-Direct), or 1-800-955-5334 (STS).

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    • We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another.

  • Meeting recordOther meeting items

    • We will direct all comments to issues.

  • Meeting recordOther meeting items

    • Audience members wishing to speak must be recognized by the Chair.

  • Meeting recordDiscussion

    • Speaking without being recognized will be considered “Out of Order.”

  • Agenda item 3Other meeting items

    Public to be Heard

  • Agenda item 4Consent

    Consent Agenda

  • Agenda item BPublic hearings

    The governing body would pass Site Development Plan Order 2026-02 for the Town Center Library following second reading and public hearing.

    Town commission will consider passing Site Development Plan Order 2026-02

    Topics: land use, local-government

  • Agenda item CPublic hearings

    The governing body would forward Ordinance 2027-02 to the December 7, 2026, Town Commission Regular Meeting for second reading, public hearing, and adoption.

    Forward Ordinance 2027-02 amending the zoning map for 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive

    Topics: land use

  • Agenda item APublic hearings

    The governing body would adopt Ordinance 2026-13 for the Town Center Library following second reading and public hearing.

    Town commission will consider adopting Ordinance 2026-13 for Town Center Library

    Topics: local-government

  • Agenda item DPublic hearings

    The governing body would forward Ordinance 2027-01 to the December 7, 2026, Town Commission Regular Meeting for second reading, public hearing, and adoption.

    Forward Ordinance 2027-01 amending the future land use map for 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive

    Topics: land use

  • Agenda item EPublic hearings

    The governing body would forward Ordinance 2026-15 to the December 7, 2026, Town Commission Regular Meeting for second reading, public hearing, and adoption.

    Town commission will consider forwarding Ordinance 2026-15 for charter amendments

  • Agenda item FPublic hearings

    The governing body would forward Ordinance 2026-16 to the December 7, 2026, Town Commission Regular Meeting for second reading, public hearing, and adoption.

    Town commission will consider forwarding Ordinance 2026-16 for 2027 election dates

    Topics: elections

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