Town Commission Regular Workshop — Packet

This meeting will be live-streamed via the 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 WORKSHOP MAY 18, 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 the 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 At each meeting, the Town Commission sets aside time for the public to address issues not on the agenda. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Freestanding Flood-Control Barriers (Aqua Dams) The use of freestanding flood-control measures that do not involve altering or modifying a building does not require permits. Staff has engaged Mr. Del Schwalls, President of Schwalls Consulting, LLC, and an environmental engineer with 25 years of experience in floodplain management and water resources, to provide an overview of this subject. Recommended Action: Provide direction to the Town Manager. B. Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Mid-Year Update As of April 15, 2026, Staff has completed review of the first six months of FY26 and will provide an update on year-to-date accomplishments and a financial overview of the FY26 Budget. Recommended Action: None, informational only. C. Charter Review Committee At the April 20, 2026, Special Workshop (Strategic Planning), Staff were directed to schedule a discussion item on the process for establishing a Charter Review Committee. Recommended Action: Provide direction to the Town Manager. 5. Town Commission: Comments and Committee Reports 6. Town Attorney Comments

7. Town Manager Comments 8. 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).