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Palmetto Bay public meetings in 2025

44 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 8, 2025

Zoning Hearing

Zoning hearing to decide land-use change and capital plan update

The Village Council will hold a zoning hearing to decide on two ordinances: one to change the Future Land Use Map designation for a property south of SW 168 Street to Parks and Recreation, and another to adopt the 2025 Capital Improvements Element update. A resolution for a rear setback variance at 7660 SW 170 Street will also be considered. The meeting follows procedural rules for public comment and decorum.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

Regular Council

Council to vote on youth entrepreneurship vending program and $1.4M water-quality grant

The Palmetto Bay Village Council will hold its regular December meeting to discuss ordinances, resolutions, and public comments. Items include first readings on a youth entrepreneurship vending program in village parks and a definition for censure, as well as second readings on park fee schedule updates and executive session confidentiality rules.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

Special Council Meeting

Palmetto Bay council to vote on meeting times, lobbyist renewal, and vehicle leases

The Palmetto Bay Village Council will hold a special meeting to decide on ordinances and resolutions including changing public meeting start times, limiting agenda continuances, renewing a state lobbying contract, and approving a vehicle lease agreement. The council will also discuss a new public art call for a traffic circle and adopt a 2026 legislative agenda.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

Attorney Client Executive Session- Case No. 2020-023918 CA-08

Palmetto Bay Council to hold executive session on Yacht Club by Luxcom lawsuit

The Mayor and Village Council will meet in a closed attorney-client executive session. The body will discuss settlement negotiations and litigation expenditures regarding Case No. 2020-023918 CA-08 (Yacht Club by Luxcom, LLC v. Village of Palmetto Bay).

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

Regular Council

Palmetto Bay Council to consider new rules for village devices and public meetings

The Village Council will discuss ordinances regarding the required use of village-issued electronic devices and the potential change of public meeting start times from 7:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The body will also consider resolutions for ecological restoration and vehicle fleet replacement.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Special Council Meeting- Attorney-Client Session

Council to hold closed session on Yacht Club by Luxcom, LLC lawsuit

The Mayor and Village Council will meet in a closed attorney-client executive session. The body will discuss settlement negotiations and litigation expenditures regarding Case No. 2020-023918 CA-08, Yacht Club by Luxcom, LLC v. Village of Palmetto Bay.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Special Council Meeting- Part 1

Palmetto Bay Council considers procurement rules and formal censure of member

The Village Council will discuss ordinances regarding procurement transparency and parks and recreation fee schedules. The meeting includes several proposed resolutions covering local business initiatives, tree preservation, and travel reimbursement policies.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Special Council Meeting- Part 2

Palmetto Bay Council considers procurement rules and formal censure of member

The Village Council will discuss ordinances regarding procurement transparency and parks and recreation fees. The meeting includes several proposed resolutions concerning local business prioritization, tree preservation, and a formal censure of Councilmember Marsha Matson.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Zoning Hearing

Zoning board to vote on pool setback variance and parking fee changes

The Palmetto Bay Village Council will hold a zoning hearing to decide on three public resolutions and three ordinances, including a variance for a front pool setback at 14540 SW 75 Ave and updates to parking fees and regulations. The meeting also includes first readings of ordinances to amend the Future Land Use Map and adopt the 2025 Capital Improvements Element.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Local Planning Agency Meeting

Proposal to change land use for "The Woods" to Parks and Recreation

The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing to consider a land use map change. The body is reviewing a recommendation to reclassify a specific property from residential to recreational use.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Regular Council

Palmetto Bay Council to consider new rules for village devices and procurement

The Village Council will discuss ordinances regarding the use of village-issued electronic devices, public record request payments, and procurement transparency. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and a $305,000 transit grant.

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Wed Sep 24, 2025

Special Council Meeting- Attorney-Client Session

Council holds closed session to discuss ongoing Yacht Club legal case

The Palmetto Bay Village Council will hold a closed attorney-client executive session to discuss settlement negotiations and litigation expenditures for the Circuit Court case Yacht Club by Luxcom, LLC v. Village of Palmetto Bay (Case No. 2020-023918 CA-8). The meeting follows procedural opening remarks and will adjourn after the executive session.

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Wed Sep 17, 2025

Regular Council - Part 1 of 2

Council to consider pickleball center agreement and traffic calming project

The Village Council will discuss several ordinances regarding council benefits, device usage, and public record requests. The body is also reviewing a revenue-share agreement for the indoor pickleball center and a traffic calming design contract.

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Wed Sep 17, 2025

Second Budget Hearing

Palmetto Bay votes on 2025-26 budget and millage rate increase

The Village Council holds its second public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget and millage rate. Two ordinances are scheduled for second reading and public hearing: one adopting a millage rate of 2.3018 (4.50% higher than the rollback rate) and another approving the full annual budget. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

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Wed Sep 17, 2025

Regular Council- Part 2 of 2

Council to consider pickleball center agreement and traffic calming project

The Village Council will discuss several ordinances regarding council benefits, device usage, and public record requests. The body is also reviewing resolutions for a pickleball center operation agreement and a traffic calming design project.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

Zoning Hearing

Palmetto Bay council to vote on on-street parking and zoning fee changes

The Village Council will hold a zoning hearing to consider three ordinances on first reading: one to amend on-street parking regulations with new time restrictions and fees, another to reduce single-family homeowner variance hearing fees by 20%, and a third to designate an administrative authority for plat approvals under state law. The meeting also includes public comments and a major projects update.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

First Budget Hearing

Palmetto Bay holds first budget hearing for fiscal year 2025-2026

The Village Council will hold a first reading for ordinances regarding the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. This includes a proposal to set the millage rate and approve the overall expenditure of funds.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Regular Council

Palmetto Bay Council to consider infrastructure contracts and council member censure

The Village Council will discuss several new ordinances regarding council benefits, public record requests, and the use of village-issued devices. The body is also considering a formal censure of Councilmember Marsha Matson and a settlement regarding a case involving Stephen Cody. Additionally, the council will review multiple procurement contracts for road and sidewalk improvements.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Regular Council

Council to vote on censure, pickleball center contract, and traffic calming funds

The Palmetto Bay Village Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear departmental reports, and take action on several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions include a formal censure of a councilmember, approval of a revenue-share agreement for the indoor pickleball center, and funding for traffic calming improvements and drainage projects.

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Wed Jul 30, 2025

Budget Workshop

Palmetto Bay holds budget workshop for upcoming fiscal year

The Village Council will review departmental budget videos and a presentation from the Village Manager. The meeting is dedicated to discussing the village budget.

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Mon Jul 21, 2025

Zoning Hearing

Palmetto Bay to consider increasing maximum fence heights to seven feet

The Village Council will hold a zoning hearing to consider two ordinances on second reading. These items involve changes to fence height limits and notification procedures for property owners regarding variance applications.

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Mon Jul 7, 2025

Regular Council

Palmetto Bay Council to discuss pickleball facilities and FY 2025-2026 tax rates

The Village Council will consider funding increases for an indoor pickleball center and the selection of a management operator for the facility. The body is also setting the proposed maximum millage rate and hearing dates for the 2025-2026 budget.

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Wed Jun 25, 2025

Budget Workshop

Palmetto Bay holds budget workshop for FY 2025-2026 planning

The Village Council will review Fiscal Year 2025 budget estimates and their impact on future planning. The meeting includes a presentation by the Village Manager and a discussion by the Council.

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Wed Jun 25, 2025

Special Council Meeting

Council to consider settlement for 17777 Old Cutler Road development

The Village Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve a settlement agreement regarding the development of a property at 17777 Old Cutler Road. This item was continued from the June 2, 2025, Regular Council Meeting.

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Mon Jun 16, 2025

Attorney Client Executive Session- Case No. 2020-023918 CA-08)

Palmetto Bay to hold executive session on Yacht Club by Luxcom, LLC lawsuit

The Village Council will meet in a closed attorney-client session to discuss Case No. 2020-023918 CA-08. The Village Attorney is seeking advice regarding litigation expenditures and settlement negotiations.

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Mon Jun 16, 2025

Zoning Hearing

Palmetto Bay to consider new rules for fence heights and street parking

The Village Council will hold a zoning hearing to discuss three proposed ordinances on their first reading. These include changes to fence height limits, on-street parking regulations, and variance notification procedures.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

Attorney Client Executive Session- Case No. 2020-023918 CA-08

Palmetto Bay Council to hold closed session on Yacht Club by Luxcom lawsuit

The Village Council will meet in a closed attorney-client executive session. The body will discuss settlement negotiations and litigation expenditures regarding Case No. 2020-023918 CA-08.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

Attorney Client Executive Session- Case No. 2025-063470-CC-26

Village Council to hold closed session on Stephen Cody lawsuit

The Village Council will meet in a closed attorney-client executive session. The body will discuss settlement negotiations and litigation expenditures regarding Case No. 2025-063470-CC-26.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

Regular Council

Council considers funding increase for indoor pickleball center

The Village Council will discuss several procurement contracts and legal settlements. Key items include funding for sports facilities and park improvements. The body will also consider a new initiative to prioritize local businesses.

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Thu May 22, 2025

Virtual Public Workshop- Street Signage

Virtual workshop to gather public input on new street signs in Palmetto Bay

The Village of Palmetto Bay will hold a virtual public workshop to discuss proposed traffic sign changes at three intersections. Miami Dade County representatives will seek public comments before installing a 'No Right Turn' sign on eastbound SW 168th Street at SW 77th Avenue and 'Stop' signs at SW 173rd Street and SW 74th Avenue (southbound) and SW 171st Street and SW 76th Avenue (northbound). No formal action will be taken by the Village Council during this workshop.

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Mon May 19, 2025

Zoning Hearing

Palmetto Bay to consider comprehensive plan amendments and utility easement rules

The Village Council will hold a zoning hearing to discuss updates to the village-wide comprehensive plan. The body will also consider a new ordinance regarding structures within utility easements.

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Tue May 13, 2025

Virtual Committee of the Whole Workshop

Council discusses installing 'Radiance' artwork and changing meeting schedules

The Village Council and administration will discuss the installation of a specific art piece at a traffic circle. They will also consider moving regular council meetings and zoning hearings from Mondays to Wednesdays.

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Mon May 5, 2025

Regular Council

Palmetto Bay Council to consider transit study and residency verification rules

The Village Council will discuss a $75,000 transit alternatives study and new residency verification requirements for elected officials. The body is also considering ordinances regarding council-sponsored programs and legal expenditure transparency.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025

Special Council Meeting

Council to debate rescinding car allowance, land use study at USDA station

The Palmetto Bay Village Council is holding a special meeting to consider six resolutions, including rescinding the recently implemented monthly car allowance for councilmembers and directing a study of potential land use changes at the USDA Subtropical Horticulture Research Station on Old Cutler Road. Other items involve supporting federal tax exemption for municipal bonds, spending up to $5,000 on village history preservation, requiring council approval for bundled legal and lobbying services over $25,000, and adjusting the 2025 meeting schedule.

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Mon Apr 21, 2025

Zoning Hearing

Rezoning of 9000 SW 174th from Ag to Estate Modified Single Family per court

This zoning hearing includes five public hearing items: three rezonings (including one under court order), one final plat approval, and two variance requests. The council will decide on changes to property zoning classifications and development approvals.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025

Regular Council

Palmetto Bay Council considers reducing residential building permit fees

The Village Council will vote on an ordinance to reduce residential building permit fees by 15% for specific projects. The body will also discuss several resolutions regarding public art, park improvements, and municipal governance.

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Tue Mar 18, 2025

Special Council Meeting

Council to ask AG if Vice Mayor was properly sworn in

This special meeting continues items from March 3. Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance amending council meeting rules and consider four resolutions: requesting a temporary fire truck enclosure, adopting a senior pet emergency vet reimbursement program, asking the Florida Attorney General whether Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer has been properly sworn in, and re-establishing a Neighborhood Protection Committee.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025

Virtual Committee of the Whole Workshop

Palmetto Bay to discuss stormwater management best practices

The Village Council will hold a virtual workshop featuring a presentation from Miami Waterkeeper. The discussion will focus on stormwater management best practices and community engagement strategies.

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Mon Mar 3, 2025

Regular Council

Council to vote on automated traffic enforcement in school zones

The Palmetto Bay Village Council holds a regular meeting on March 3, 2025, with a full agenda including second reading of an ordinance on written public comments, first readings of ordinances on election oaths, wildlife protection, council rules, heritage committee, and a 15% reduction in residential building permit fees for specific improvements. Resolutions include approval of automated traffic enforcement in school zones, a valet parking contract at Thalatta Estate Park, a traffic calming study for up to 30 locations, sidewalk repair, and a new SAVE program for senior pet emergencies. Proclamations recognize Irish American Heritage Month and Women's History Month.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025

Zoning Hearing

Council to consider court-ordered rezoning of 9000 SW 174th Street

The Village Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone 9000 SW 174th Street from Agricultural to Estate Modified Single Family, as required by court orders. This is the first reading of the ordinance. The meeting also includes a major projects update and approval of prior minutes.

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Mon Feb 3, 2025

Regular Council

Council to consider creating Wildlife Advisory Committee with interim protections

The Palmetto Bay Village Council will hold first readings on three ordinances, including one to create a Wildlife Advisory Committee and interim wildlife protection measures, and two competing proposals to change rules for reading written public comments aloud. Resolutions up for public comment include a $65,000 contract for a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at Veteran's Park and a $32,443 purchase of a John Deere tractor for parks. The meeting also features proclamations, recognitions, and routine reports.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025

Zoning Hearing

Palmetto Bay Council to vote on rewriting sign regulations (second reading)

The Village Council will hold a zoning hearing with two public hearings. They will vote on second reading of an ordinance repealing and replacing the village's sign regulations village-wide. They will also conduct a first reading (continued) of an ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Plan based on the adopted Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Routine items include approval of minutes and an update on major projects.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025

Virtual Committee of the Whole Workshop

Palmetto Bay council to discuss Comprehensive Plan changes and rules

The Village Council will hold a workshop to discuss proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments and updates, as well as revisions to council rules and procedures. Public comments will be accepted. No formal votes are expected.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025

Regular Council

Council to vote on $549,157 roadway project on SW 92nd Avenue

The Palmetto Bay Council will consider several procurement resolutions including a $549,157 roadway contract for SW 92nd Avenue and a $115,137 scoreboard installation. Two ordinances are up for first reading: one to amend variance notification procedures for adjoining property owners and another to create a Transportation Advisory Committee. The meeting also includes proclamations, department reports, and appointments to advisory boards.

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