Town Commission Meeting (2025-09-09)

MINUTES TOWN OF HILLSBORO BEACH REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 9,2025

CALL TO ORDER,ROLL CALL,AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Dawn Miller called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. Roll was called with the Commission members and staff present as listed below.

Town Commission Mayor Dawn Miller Commissioner Vinnie Commissioner Jane Re

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Vice Mayor David A. Ravanesi Commissioner Heather Berman

Town Staff:

n Staff: Town Manager William "Mac" Serda, ICMA-CM Donald J. Doody, Town Attorney, Esq. Town Clerk Sherry D. Henderson, CMC

Motion made by Vice Mayor Ravanesi, seconded by Commissioner Berman, to approve. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously (5-0).

I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion made by Vice Mayor Ravanesi, seconded by Commissioner Reiser, to approve. In a roll call vote,the motion passed unanimously (5-0).

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Property Owner: Lewis Swezy Request: The Authorized Agent is seeking site plan approval Staff: Graham Long, Development Planner, CG&A

Consultant Planner Graham Long, CG&A, explained that the request is for Site Plan approval for a single-family home in the RS-2 zoning district. The lot is 2.9 acres in size. The Applicant proposes several modifications for the site, including:

- Landscaping reconfiguration on both the east and west sides of A1A

- Addition of a second driveway entrance with a gate

- Addition of an athletic play area

- Addition of a new swimming pool and renovation of the existing pool

- Repaving the driveway and parking area

No modifications are planned for the existing house structure except the addition of an outdoor kitchen area. All proposed improvements are compliant with zoning requirements.

Mr. Long explained that because the existing home is not new development, it is being reviewed as a Site Plan amendment, although there is no active Site Plan for the current structure.

Mayor Miller asked if a rendering of the updated site was available. Mr. Long replied that there are no elevation renderings, although the Applicant submitted a landscape plan which shows that area in more detail. All buffer and setback requirements are met by landscaping. Only the additional driveway entrance would be visible from the street. Mayor Miller requested that in the future, applicants be encouraged to provide renderings of any changes that would be visible from the street.

Saige Robb, permit technician represent elevate the existing property to main the Applicant is open to working wi Town's standards.

ing the Applicant, explained that the intent is to train and enhance its value. She emphasized that in Town Staff to ensure the property meets the

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Motion made by Commissioner Andreano, seconded by Vice Mayor Ravanesi, to approve the Site Plan. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously (5-0).

III. ORDINANCES

A. Ordinance No. 2025-04 Water Rate Increase

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBORO BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE TO THE WATER RATES CHARGED TO THE TOWN'S RESIDENTS; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "WATER" BY SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 10-1 ENTITLED "WATER RATES"; PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE EFFECTIVE AS OF OCTOBER 2025; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Mayor Miller explained that the Town had requested and received a cost analysis for the improvement, replacement, and upgrade of the Town's existing water distribution system. To ensure the Town will have the funds necessary to maintain that system, the Town Manager has recommended an annual increase in water rates based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Commissioner Reiser asked whether or not the Town took action to reduce its water usage could help minimize the rate increase. Mr. Serda replied this was not likely to be the case, as utilities have large fixed costs and operate similarly to a business, with rates intended to cover expenses. The rates will not be r Town, but to cover the costs of operations.

sed to provide more money for the

Town Attorney Donald J. Doody read the Ordinance by title only.

Motion made by Vice Mayor Ravanesi, seconded by Commissioner Berman, to approve. In a roll call vote,the motion passed unanimously (5-0).

IV. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION

A. Review & Selection of Town Hall Parking Design Options

Mayor Miller advised that no bids have been received for this project at this time, as the Town has not yet approved a design. Mr. Serda further clarified that construction estimates have been received by engineers.

Mayor Miller asked if there would be any space between Town Hall and the adjacent northern property for landscaping. Mr. Serda replied that there is only sufficient space for hedges at that location. He estimated that there is no more than roughly 6 ft. from the northern parking spaces to the boundary. Mayor Miller stated that hedges will be needed in that area to separate the properties, pointing out that with no landscaping lights from vehicles will intrude onto neighboring properties. No turning issues are anticipated with the site's combination of diagonal and perpendicular spaces. The scope of work will include demolition of the existing scale and sale of its materials for scrap.