City Commission Work Session

1 MINUTES City of Holmes Beach City Commission Work Session September 11, 2025, 2:00 p.m. Patricia A. Geyer Commission Chambers 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217 Present: Commissioner Oelfke, Commissioner Schaefer, Commissioner Soustek, Chair Diggins Absent: Commissioner Whitmore Staff Present: Mayor Titsworth, City Attorney Augello, City Clerk Johnston, Chief Tokajer, Director of Development Services Minor, Public Works Director/City Engineer Kamiya _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order Chair Diggins called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. 2. Roll Call 3. Comments by the Public None. 4. Unfinished Business None. 5. Draft Ordinance - 25-10 - Docking & Mooring Provisions Director of Development Services Minor reported the new code section has been rewritten to not be as cumbersome. He noted that the Draft Ordinance has been enhanced to include the US Army Corps of Engineer and US Environmental Protection Agency. Director of Development Services Minor clarified that the regulations as noted in the Ordinance refer to what the city currently requires. Commissioner Schaefer questioned the need for a signed and sealed survey when reconstructing a dock. Director of Development Services Minor explained that during review he would need to know what was there in the past and the work being requested. He has found when researching an old survey, they are very inaccurate because of what property owners have done over the years. The updated survey is also needed to verify the setback. Discussion included:  A review of the Draft Ordinance followed. Examples of dock areas and how they are currently positioned were also provided.

2  There are several platted submerged lands throughout the city. Examples in various locations and how the new language will be read were presented.  Seaside Gardens requested a 25-ft. dock expansion in Watson's Bayou. Staff have no concern. Director of Development Services Minor will confirm the FL Outstanding Water's location.  Shared docks will now be allowed. Action: There was unanimous consent for Draft Ordinance 25-10 to be moved to a future Regular Meeting for First Reading. Commissioner Schaefer was aware of a canal where mangroves were infringing and asked what enforcement the city has when they block a canal. Director of Development Services Minor responded and explained when an applicant would be required to obtain a Department of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit. 6. Questions and Comments 6.a Questions and Comments from Mayor and City Commission None. 6.b Questions and Comments from City Attorney None. 6.c Questions and Comments from Staff None. 6.d Questions and Comments from the Public and Press None. 7. Adjournment Chair Diggins adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m. _________________________ City Clerk _________________________ Minutes Approved