Holly Hill, FL

City Commission

City Commission

Board of Planning and Appeals

Code Enforcement - Special Master Hearings

City Commission

General

City Commission

Code Enforcement - Special Master Hearings

City Commission

Board of Planning and Appeals

City Commission

Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

Code Enforcement - Special Master Hearings

Board of Planning and Appeals

City Commission

Code Enforcement - Special Master Hearings

General

City Commission

The Holly Hill City Commission will hold a regular meeting with a short agenda. They will consider an interim city manager employment agreement and discuss the Tropical Gables property at 1245 Ridgewood Avenue. No public hearings or consent agenda items are scheduled.

• Interim City Manager Employment Agreement
• Discussion regarding Tropical Gables - 1245 Ridgewood Avenue
• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2026 regular meeting and August 18, 2026 general election

The City Commission unanimously approved an interim city manager employment agreement. They also approved, 3-1, an agreement regarding the Tropical Gables property at 1245 Ridgewood Avenue, allowing sale proceeds up to $115,000 to cover city expenses and liens; Commissioner DeLanoy voted no after his amendment to reduce the city's share to $50,000 failed for lack of a second. Minutes from August 11 and the August 18 general election were approved unanimously.

• Approved interim city manager employment agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Tropical Gables agreement at 1245 Ridgewood Ave, sale proceeds up to $115,000 to city (3-1)
• Amendment to reduce city's share to $50,000 died without a second
• Approved minutes of August 11 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 18 general election (unanimous)

Code Enforcement - Special Master Hearings

The Holly Hill Code Enforcement Special Master will hold hearings on 15 code enforcement cases. The cases involve properties across the city, including condos, residences, and a marina dock. The agenda lists each case by number, address, and the name of the property owner or respondent. No details on the nature of the violations are provided in the agenda.

• Case CEC2026-005046 — 231 Riverside Dr — Marina Grande On The Halifax Condo
• Case CEC2026-005034 — 787 Center Ave, Unit G — Carolyn Evans
• Case CEC2024-001409 — Marina Grande Dock — Halifax Marina Association, Inc.
• Case CER2026-004896 — 1640 Ridge Avenue — Fred Ormand Jr., Rachel Beckner, and Robert Beckner
• 15 total cases scheduled for hearing

Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to vote on the 2027 Budget. The board will also hear from a financial advisor, an attorney, and a representative from Foster & Foster.

• Vote on 2027 Budget
• Submission of Form 1
• Reports from Frank Wan (Financial Advisor), Richelle Levy (Attorney), and Patrick Donlan (Foster & Foster)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider two resolutions to accept supplemental appropriations from FEMA for sewer and water system repairs related to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The consent agenda includes approval of the 2026-2027 holiday calendar, a restated agreement for property at 1451 North Nova Road, and recognition of insurance claim reimbursement revenue. A proclamation honoring City Manager Joseph Forte's retirement after 36 years is also scheduled.

• 2026-R-49: Sewer Grant supplemental appropriation for Hurricanes Helene and Milton
• 2026-R-50: Water Grant supplemental appropriation for Hurricanes Helene and Milton
• Restated Agreement for property at 1451 North Nova Road (Valley National Bank)
• 2026-2027 Holiday Calendar approval
• Proclamation for City Manager Joseph Forte's retirement after 36 years

The City Commission unanimously approved two resolutions accepting state loans for infrastructure projects tied to hurricane recovery: a $19,166,503 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan for the Holly Hill Infiltration & Inflow and Biological Treatment Unit Resilience project, and a $2,856,873 loan for the State Street Water Main replacement. Both loans carry 100% principal forgiveness with no repayment required. The commission also approved consent agenda items including the 2026-2027 holiday calendar, a restated agreement for property at 1451 North Nova Road, and a budget amendment recognizing $50,533.22 in insurance claim reimbursements for fleet repairs.

• Approved $19,166,503 sewer loan for I&I and BTU Resilience project (unanimous)
• Approved $2,856,873 water loan for State Street Water Main replacement (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment recognizing $50,533.22 insurance claim reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved 2026-2027 holiday calendar (unanimous)
• Approved restated agreement for Valley National Bank property at 1451 North Nova Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 28, 2026 regular meeting and budget workshop (unanimous)

Board of Planning and Appeals

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 budget and 2027 meeting dates. The board will receive reports from the plan actuary, investment consultant, and plan attorney.

• Proposed 2026-2027 Budget
• Quarterly Report as of June 30, 2026 from BCA Investment Consultant
• Ratification of Warrants #11 and #12
• Fund activity report for May 12, 2026 - July 3, 2026
• Proposed 2027 Meeting Dates

General

The City Commission will meet for a budget workshop regarding Governmental Funds for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. This session was requested by Finance Director Michele Moore.

• Governmental Funds Budget Workshop FY2026/2027

The City Commission conducted a budget workshop to review proposed revenues and expenditures for the FY2027 General Fund. The session included discussions on staffing, the CRA fund, and capital projects, but no formal votes or decisions were recorded.

City Commission

The City Commission will consider adopting a maximum proposed millage rate for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2026, which sets the ceiling for property taxes. Other regular agenda items include agreements with Halifax Humane Society for animal control services, a nuisance hearing for the Happy Time Motel at 403 Ridgewood Ave, and a resolution for FEC railroad crossing maintenance at 10th and 2nd Streets. Public hearings cover second readings of a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment (Ordinance 3092) and a major amendment to the Fox Pointe RPUD (Ordinance 3100). The meeting also includes a presentation on the Elected Officials Roundtable Stormwater Mitigation and Flooding Subcommittee.

• Adopt maximum proposed millage rate for FY 2026-27 (2026-R-47)
• Nuisance hearing for Happy Time Motel at 403 Ridgewood Ave
• Agreement for services with Halifax Humane Society for animal control
• Second reading of Ordinance 3092 – Large-scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• Second reading of Ordinance 3100 – Major Amendment RPUD for Fox Pointe

The City Commission approved the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update and established a maximum proposed millage rate of 5.8000 for the upcoming fiscal year. Other key actions included approving budget amendments for stormwater equipment and railroad crossing maintenance, and ordering the demolition of a blighted motel.

• Adopted 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update (Unanimous)
• Established maximum proposed millage rate of 5.8000 for FY beginning 10/01/2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved $396,707.26 budget amendment for railroad grade crossing maintenance at 10th Street and 2nd Street (Unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of $366,681.47 from water and sewer fund to stormwater fund (Unanimous)
• Approved demolition of 403 Ridgewood Ave (Happy Time Motel) to begin August 11th (Unanimous)
• Approved contract renewal with Halifax Humane Society, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to interlocal agreement for animal control services with Volusia County (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Fox Pointe PUD to add one dwelling unit and accessory structure (Unanimous)

Code Enforcement - Special Master Hearings

The Special Master is conducting hearings for various code enforcement cases. These proceedings address specific property violations across the city.

• Case No. 1: 240 7th Street (Holly Hill MHC LLC)
• Case No. 4: 241 Riverside Dr. (Marina Grande On The Halifax/Condo)
• Case No. 6: 558 Pinot Dr. (DR Horton and Joseph Tucker Jr)
• Case No. 16: 806 Magnolia Ave. (Bryn Mawr Investments)
• Case No. 18: Marina Grande Dock follow-up at 241 Riverside Dr

City Commission

The City Commission will meet for a workshop to discuss Enterprise Funds. This item was requested by Finance Director Michele Moore.

• Workshop regarding Enterprise Funds

The City Commission held a workshop to review the proposed FY2027 budget for Water/Sewer, Stormwater, and Solid Waste funds. Finance Director Michele Moore presented rate changes, including a 2% water and 4% sewer increase (third year of a five-year plan) and a stormwater assessment increase from $96 to $99 per ERU. No formal decisions or votes were made; the workshop was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during workshop

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for 988 3rd Street and an amendment for Fox Pointe. The body will also discuss stormwater utility assessments and a grant application for Ross Point Heritage Park & Scenic Observation Pier.

• Second reading of Ordinance 3099 for 988 3rd Street Rezone
• First reading of Ordinance 3100 for First Major Amendment RPUD - Fox Pointe
• Setting the tentative Stormwater Utility Assessment per Equivalent Residential Unit
• Volusia County ECHO Grant Application for Ross Point Heritage Park & Scenic Observation Pier
• Ratifying Year 3 of the agreement with the Police Benevolent Association (P.B.A.)

The City Commission unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a $1,000,000 Volusia County ECHO grant application for the Ross Point Heritage Park and Scenic Observation Pier, committing $1,033,350.30 in local matching funds. The commission also ratified the police union contract, set the tentative stormwater assessment at $99 per ERU, and approved several other contracts and zoning changes.

• Approved ECHO grant application for Ross Point pier ($1M request, $1.03M local match) (unanimous)
• Ratified Year 3 of PBA police union agreement (unanimous)
• Set tentative stormwater assessment at $99/ERU/year (unanimous)
• Approved WEX fuel card contract extension through 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved YMCA lease extension for one year (unanimous)
• Approved Hydra Services pump repair contract up to $118,500/year (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of rezone at 988 3rd St to B-5 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Fox Pointe PUD amendment adding one dwelling unit (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for 988 3rd Street and a major amendment for Fox Pointe. The body will also consider several equipment purchases for public works and a contract for solid waste management services.

• First reading of Ordinance 3099 for 988 3rd Street Rezone
• Major Amendment for Fox Pointe
• Contract with RCG Consulting, Inc. for Solid Waste Providers Contract Management Services
• Purchases of a pre-owned vacuum trailer, track loader and dump trailer, ground penetrating radar unit, and pre-owned excavator
• Ratification of Year 3 of the agreement with the Police Benevolent Association (P.B.A.)

The City Commission unanimously approved the purchase of a pre-owned 2023 Vermeer CV873SGT vacuum trailer from MTI Equipment for $61,580, including a budget amendment using prior year carryover funds. The Commission also approved several other equipment purchases and a grant acceptance, but tabled the ratification of the Police Benevolent Association agreement to a future meeting.

• Approved purchase of a 2023 Vermeer CV873SGT vacuum trailer from MTI Equipment for $61,580, with a budget amendment using prior year carryover funds.
• Approved piggyback of Sourcewell contract for a Bobcat Compact Track Loader ($127,405.47) and a dump trailer from The Car Shop Trailer Sales ($13,126), with a budget amendment of $140,531.47.
• Approved purchase of a Ground Penetrating Radar Unit RLT3 from GSSI for $20,886.48, with a budget amendment.
• Approved waiving formal bidding and purchasing a 2015 Caterpillar M322D wheeled excavator from Altorfer, Inc. for $131,650, with a budget amendment using prior year carryover funds.
• Tabled ratification of Year 3 of the Police Benevolent Association agreement to the July 14, 2026 meeting.
• Accepted a $120,014 Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program grant from FDEM for the Police Department Pipe Improvement Project.
• Approved an agreement with Dredging and Marine Consultants for Ross Point Pier design, funding pre-construction tasks at $125,100.
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 3099 to rezone 988 3rd Street from B-1 to B-5, and approved a major amendment to the Fox Pointe RPUD agreement.

Code Enforcement - Special Master Hearings

The City of Holly Hill Code Enforcement Special Master Hearings will review 13 cases involving alleged violations at residential and dock properties. The meeting is held at the City Commission Chamber and focuses solely on these enforcement cases.

• Case CEC2024-001409 - Marina Grande Dock
• Case CER2026-004733 - 741 Avondale Ave
• Case CEC2026-004660 - 1245 Ridgewood Ave
• Case CER2026-4585 - 660 6th St
• Case CER2026-004697 - 805 S Flamingo Dr

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss the purchase of several pieces of public works equipment. The body will also consider lien reduction requests for two specific properties.

• Purchase of pre-owned vacuum trailer (2026-R-32)
• Purchase of track loader and dump trailer (2026-R-33)
• Purchase of ground penetrating radar unit (2026-R-34)
• Purchase of pre-owned excavator (2026-R-35)
• Lien reduction requests for 642 Center Avenue and 1521 Heritage Lane

The City Commission pulled four Public Works capital purchase resolutions (vacuum trailer, track loader, ground penetrating radar, excavator) to the next agenda after the City Manager cited a significant cost overrun on a utility chemical tank project. The Commission unanimously approved two code enforcement lien reductions: one for 642 Center Avenue (reduced from $10,150.00 to $2,895.43) and one for 1521 Heritage Lane (reduced from $21,800.00 to $2,924.23), both with payment deadlines. The Commission also unanimously approved a new city seal logo for the city's 125th birthday celebration.

• Pulled Resolutions 2026-R-32 through 2026-R-35 (capital purchases) to next agenda
• Approved lien reduction at 642 Center Avenue from $10,150.00 to $2,895.43 (unanimous)
• Approved lien reduction at 1521 Heritage Lane from $21,800.00 to $2,924.23 (unanimous)
• Approved Holly Hill Seal logo for 125th birthday (unanimous)
• Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Planning and Appeals

The Board of Planning and Appeals will discuss and possibly decide on two agenda items: a major amendment for the Fox Pointe development and a rezoning application for 988 3rd Street. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and standard procedural items.

• Major Amendment - Fox Pointe
• Rezone at 988 3rd St
• Approval of April 6, 2026 meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing for the second reading of Ordinance 3097, a rezone request by Zahn Engineering for a Business Planned Unit Development. The Commission will also consider resolutions for a used tractor purchase, a piggyback agreement for a fire assessment study, a Volusia County ECHO Grant for Ross Point Heritage Park and Scenic Observation Pier, and funding for the city's 125th Birthday Bash.

• Second reading of Ordinance 3097 - Zahn Engineering BPUD Rezone
• 2026-R-28 - Used Tractor Purchase
• 2026-R-29 - Benesch Fire Assessment Study Piggyback Agreement
• 2026-R-30 - ECHO Grant for Ross Point Heritage Park and Scenic Observation Pier
• 2026-R-31 - City of Holly Hill 125th Birthday Bash

The City Commission unanimously approved four resolutions: purchasing a 2021 John Deere tractor with boom mower for $94,500, a $49,040 fire assessment study piggyback agreement, a $1,000,000 ECHO grant application for Ross Point Heritage Park reconstruction, and a $65,000 budget for the 125th Birthday Bash. They also approved the second reading of Ordinance 3097 rezoning property to BPUD. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved $94,500 used tractor purchase from Bradco Supply (unanimous)
• Approved $49,040 fire assessment study piggyback agreement with Benesch (unanimous)
• Authorized $1M ECHO grant application for Ross Point Park pier reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved $65,000 budget for 125th Birthday Bash event (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 3097 BPUD rezone (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 12, 2026 workshop and regular meeting (unanimous)

Code Enforcement - Special Master Hearings

The Holly Hill Code Enforcement Special Master will hold hearings on 13 code enforcement cases. No decisions are recorded; this is a hearing agenda only. Cases include properties on Ridgewood Avenue, Hammock Drive, Selma Avenue, and others.

• Case CEC2024-001409 – Marina Grande Dock
• Case CER2026-003948 – 1501 Hammock Dr #B
• Case CER2026-003912 – 1628 Selma Ave
• Case CEC2026-004386 – 303 Riverside Dr
• Case CEC2026-004492 – 645 Ridgewood Ave

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review fund activity reports. The board will receive updates on legislation and financial disclosure forms from the plan attorney.

• Approval of April 13, 2026 Special Called Meeting minutes
• Ratification of Warrant #10 and approval of Warrant #11
• Review of Fund Activity Report for February 13, 2026 - May 11, 2026
• Legislative update and financial disclosure forms from attorney Pedro Herrera
• Discussion of FPPTA Annual Conference in Orlando

Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Holly Hill Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet on May 14, 2026. They will approve minutes from the February 12, 2026 meeting, receive a quarterly report from Burgess Chambers & Associates, and discuss the Cohen & Steers Tactical Real Estate Fund. The board also plans to hear from attorney Richelle Levy of Lorium Law.

• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2026 Firefighters' Pension Board meeting
• Burgess Chambers & Associates - Quarterly Report as of March 31, 2026
• Discussion of Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. - Tactical Real Estate Fund
• Presentation by Richelle Levy, Attorney - Lorium Law
• Next board meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM

City Commission

The City Commission will meet for a workshop to discuss capital projects. No other specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Capital Projects Discussion

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss capital improvement project ideas, with Mr. Forte reviewing the list from the agenda packet. No formal decisions or votes were made during the workshop.

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to discuss renewals for disaster debris hauling and monitoring. The body will also review contributions for overhead to underground construction and change orders for Commission Chamber AV upgrades.

• 2026-R-25: Disaster Debris Hauling and Monitoring Renewals
• 2026-R-26: Overhead to Underground Contribution in Aid of Construction
• 2026-R-27: Commission Chambers AV Upgrades - Change Orders
• Proclamation for National Safe Boating Week (May 16-22, 2026)

The City Commission unanimously approved three resolutions: renewing emergency debris hauling and monitoring contracts with rate increases for haulers, authorizing a $111,871.65 payment to FPL for 77 new street lights on US1, and approving two change orders totaling $15,466.50 for AV upgrades. The Commission also accepted City Manager Forte's retirement effective August 14, 2026.

• Approved Resolution 2026-R-25 renewing debris hauling contracts with 2.3% rate increase and monitoring contracts at current rates (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-R-26 authorizing $111,871.65 payment to FPL for 77 street light fixtures on US1 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-R-27 approving change orders #1 ($11,238.56) and #2 ($4,227.94) for AV upgrades (unanimous)
• Accepted City Manager Forte's retirement letter effective August 14, 2026 (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission holds a workshop to discuss capital equipment needs, carryover funds, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) funds, and SB64. No binding decisions are expected; the session is for discussion only.

• Discussion of capital equipment items requested by Public Works Director
• Review of carryover funds requested by Finance Director
• Discussion of CRA funds requested by Finance Director
• SB64 discussion requested by City Manager

The City Commission held a workshop and reached consensus not to move forward with an ordinance related to the SB64 Compliance Plan. They also discussed capital equipment purchases, carryover funds, and CRA projects, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Consensus not to move forward with SB64 ordinance
• Discussed capital equipment purchases totaling $478,500 (no vote)
• Discussed $3.9 million available after fund balance policy (no decision)
• Discussed $8.4 million General Fund carryforward (no decision)
• No final decisions on CRA projects or specific carryover allocations

City Commission

The City Commission will review a mid-year amendment to the FY25-26 budget and evaluate RFP presentations for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance broker services. The body will also consider two zoning-related ordinances and the disposal of surplus equipment.

• First reading of Ordinance 3097 for Zahn Engineering, Inc. Business Planned Unit Development (BPUD) Rezone
• Second reading of Ordinance 3098 regarding a Recovery Residence
• Mid-year amendment to the Adopted Budget FY25-26 (2026-R-22)
• RFP presentations for insurance broker services from Acentria Public Risk, Gallagher, and Brown & Brown
• Approval of surplus vehicles and equipment (2026-R-21)

The City Commission awarded the employee benefits broker services contract to Brown & Brown, with Mayor Penny abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The commission also approved a mid-year budget amendment, a custodial services contract, a rezone for a property at 1600 Ridgewood Avenue, and adopted an ordinance establishing procedures for recovery residences. All votes were unanimous except the broker contract, which passed 3-0.

• Awarded broker services contract to Brown & Brown (3-0, Mayor Penny abstained)
• Approved 2026-R-22 mid-year budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved 2026-R-23 custodial services contract (unanimous)
• Approved 2026-R-21 surplus vehicles and equipment (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 3097 BPUD rezone at 1600 Ridgewood Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 3098 on recovery residences (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2026 workshop and regular meeting (unanimous)