Anna Maria meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Anna Maria reviews $4.6M capital plan; commission to vote on ordinances Aug. 27

Anna Maria city officials spent the past two weeks reviewing a $4.6 million capital plan and preparing for votes on solid waste and parks ordinances. No final decisions have been made yet; all recent meetings were workshops or agenda-only sessions, with minutes not yet published.

Capital plan review

At an Aug. 11 workshop, the City Commission reviewed the five-year capital plan covering fiscal years 2026-27 through 2030-31, focusing on the $4.6 million outlay for the coming year. The agenda included discussion of prioritization, phasing, reserve use, and long-term debt strategy. The plan is expected to be endorsed for inclusion in the final budget and TRIM documents.

Major projects listed on the agenda:

• Public Works Building design and refurbishment: $2.25 million (partially grant-funded)
• City Pier refurbishment: $650,432 (county grant funded)
• Pine Avenue Project: $1,130,492 (FDOT grant funded)
• Stormwater projects: $1.73 million, including Wastop Valves ($400,000), FDEM Phase 2 ($375,000), and Archer/Gulf Street flooding mitigation ($308,000)
• Lake LaVista dredge: $250,000

Ordinances on stormwater, solid waste, parks

The Aug. 13 commission agenda included first readings of three ordinances: a stormwater utility rate revision (Ordinance 26-962), a solid waste chapter amendment (Ordinance 26-963), and a full revision of the parks and recreation chapter (Ordinance 26-961). The consent agenda also included special event permits and a resolution on employee handbook amendments for disaster operations.

At the Aug. 27 meeting, the commission is scheduled to vote on second readings of the solid waste and parks ordinances. The stormwater rate ordinance has been withdrawn from the agenda. Variance requests for properties at 308 and 314 Hardin Avenue were postponed to Sept. 8.

Code enforcement hearings

On Aug. 18, a special magistrate heard seven code enforcement cases, all new business. Cases included dogs on the beach at Bean Point Beach and City Beach, alcohol on the beach, an unleashed dog on North Shore Drive, and construction debris at 424 Pine Avenue. No decisions were listed in the agenda.

Planning and zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board met Aug. 19 to consider three variance requests for fences and pools, a text amendment to the internal traffic circulation code, and an update on the city's parking study. The board also held a workshop on off-street parking requirements.

Coming up

• **Aug. 26 – Planning and Zoning Board:** Public hearings on pool variances at 308 and 314 Hardin Avenue, a text amendment to Chapter 90 adding a variance process, and a site plan to convert a residential property to mixed residential/office use. The board will also receive a parking study update and hold a workshop on off-street parking requirements.
• **Aug. 27 – City Commission:** Second readings of Ordinance 26-963 (solid waste) and Ordinance 26-961 (parks and recreation). The consent agenda includes a budget amendment and insurance coverage resolution.

Anna Maria reviews budget, capital plan; first readings on stormwater, parks

Anna Maria city officials this week reviewed the proposed FY2027 budget and a $4.6 million capital plan, and held first readings on ordinances affecting stormwater rates, solid waste, and parks. No final votes were taken; minutes have not yet been published for any of the three meetings held Aug. 6–13.

Budget workshop (Aug. 6)

The City Commission reviewed the draft FY2027 budget, which includes a 17.9% increase in payroll and payroll taxes to $1,546,620, a 30.3% increase in Florida Retirement System contributions to $199,120, and a 6.7% rise in Manatee County Sheriff’s Office public safety costs to $1,789,936.

Staff proposed adding a procurement/grants/contract management position, part-time accounts payable and payroll help, and vacation rental management, while eliminating contracted services for those functions. The workshop also covered IT accomplishments, including 27 workstations, 41 Microsoft 365 accounts, and cloud migration.

Capital plan workshop (Aug. 11)

The commission reviewed the five-year capital plan (FY26-27 through FY30-31), focusing on the FY26-27 outlay of $4.6 million and its alignment with grant awards. Major projects include:

• Public Works Building design and refurbishment: $2.25 million (partially grant-funded)
• City Pier refurbishment: $650,432 (county grant funded)
• Pine Avenue Project: $1,130,492 (FDOT grant funded)
• Stormwater projects: $1.73 million total, including Wastop Valves ($400,000), FDEM Phase 2 ($375,000), and Archer/Gulf Street flooding mitigation ($308,000)
• Lake LaVista dredge: $250,000

Officials discussed prioritization, phasing, reserve usage, and long-term debt strategy. The plan framework is expected to be included in the final budget and TRIM documents.

Regular meeting (Aug. 13)

The commission held first readings of three ordinances:

• Ordinance 26-962: Stormwater utility rate revision
• Ordinance 26-963: Solid waste chapter amendment (definitions, fees, enforcement)
• Ordinance 26-961: Parks and recreation chapter revision

Also on the agenda was Resolution R-26-836, amending the employee handbook for disaster emergency operations and compensation. The consent agenda included special event permits (Birthday Bash, Miss Tonga Fundraiser) and change work orders (TB Marine, Tangerine CO-002). No votes were recorded in the agenda-only materials.

Coming up

• **Special Magistrate Meeting (Aug. 18):** Code enforcement hearings on seven cases, including dogs on the beach, alcohol on the beach, unleashed dogs, vehicles on the beach, and construction debris. Defendants include Kelly Werner (dog at Bean Point Beach), Kristin Werner and Kevin Fieldhouse (alcohol at City Beach), and Ana Maria Mendoza (unleashed dog on North Shore Drive).
• **Planning and Zoning Board (Aug. 19):** Three variance requests for fences and pools (204 Oak Avenue, 308 Hardin Avenue, 314 Hardin Avenue), a text amendment to the internal traffic circulation code, and an update on the city’s parking study by WSP. A workshop on off-street parking requirements is also scheduled.

All meetings are open to the public; agendas are available on the city’s website.

Anna Maria Commission Set to Consider Waste Franchise, Pier Demolition Contract, and Pay Study

The Anna Maria City Commission had a busy stretch in late June, with a regular meeting and two workshops scheduled between June 22 and June 25. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, this roundup reflects what was on the agendas; it does not confirm final votes or outcomes.

Solid Waste Franchise and Special Events Repeal on the Agenda

The most consequential items were scheduled for the June 25 regular City Commission meeting, where commissioners were set to take up second readings of two ordinances.

• Ordinance 26-960 would grant an exclusive solid waste franchise to Waste Pro of Florida. If adopted, this would designate Waste Pro as the city's sole authorized residential and commercial waste hauler.
• Ordinance 25-959 would repeal Section 114-428 of the city code, titled "Special Events." Repeal of this zoning section would remove the existing framework governing how special events are regulated under city code.

Both items were listed for second reading, typically the point at which a ordinance is eligible for final adoption. No vote tallies are available because minutes have not been published.

City Pier T-End Demolition and Remediation Contract

Also on the June 25 consent agenda was a proposed contract with Tangerine Group for demolition and mold remediation at the City Pier T-End. According to the agenda, the work is needed because of storm damage. The consent agenda also included:

• A special event permit for the Howard-Henderson Wedding.
• An amended project management work order with Graef.
• A capital projects update.

Consent agenda items are normally approved in a single motion unless a commissioner pulls one for separate discussion. Whether any item was removed or amended is not yet known.

Employee Pay Framework Study Presented

Earlier on June 25, the Commission held a workshop to review a Job and Pay Framework project. HR Compensation Consultants were scheduled to present results covering organizational alignment, position classifications, and compensation recommendations.

This was a workshop item, meaning no binding action was expected. The presentation was for review and discussion.

Beach Commercial Activity Regulations Reviewed

On June 22, the Commission held a separate workshop to review and discuss current regulations governing commercial activities permitted on the beach. No specific changes were listed on the agenda; the session was framed as a review of existing rules.

What This Means for Residents

The solid waste franchise ordinance, if adopted, would determine which company collects trash in Anna Maria and under what exclusive terms. The special events repeal could change how gatherings and events are permitted in the city. The Pier T-End contract addresses ongoing recovery from storm damage at a well-known public facility. The pay framework study could affect city staffing costs and employee classifications going forward.

Because minutes are not yet available, residents should treat all of the above as scheduled agenda items rather than confirmed decisions. The official agendas are the authoritative source, and final outcomes will be clear once minutes are published.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed within the next 14 days. Residents interested in confirming the outcomes of the June 25 regular meeting and workshops should watch for posted minutes from the City Commission.

Anna Maria commission agendas spotlight waste franchise, beach regulations, employee pay study

The Anna Maria City Commission’s recent meeting agendas included a second reading of an ordinance that would grant an exclusive solid waste collection franchise to Waste Pro of Florida, along with a workshop on commercial activity rules for the beach and a presentation on employee compensation. No official minutes were available for any of the meetings by press time, so specific votes or outcomes could not be confirmed.

Workshop: Commercial activity on the beach

On June 22, the City Commission held a workshop to review and discuss current regulations governing commercial activities on the beach. The single item on the agenda was a review of those rules. No decisions were scheduled, as the workshop was meant for discussion.

Regular meeting: Solid waste franchise, special events repeal

The Commission’s regular meeting on June 25 was set to include second readings and votes on two ordinances, along with several consent agenda items and a capital projects update.

Ordinance 26-960 would grant an exclusive solid waste collection franchise to Waste Pro of Florida. Ordinance 25-959 would repeal Section 114-428 of the city code, the “Special Events” zoning section.

The consent agenda included:

• A special event permit for the Howard-Henderson wedding.
• A contract with Tangerine Group for demolition and mold remediation at the City Pier T-End, which was damaged by a storm.
• An amended project management work order with Graef.

A capital projects update was also on the agenda.

Employee pay framework presentation

Also on June 25, the City Commission held a workshop featuring a presentation from HR Compensation Consultants on the results of a Job and Pay Framework project. The study covered organizational alignment, position classifications, and recommendations for employee compensation.

Coming up

No city government meetings were scheduled to be held in the next two weeks, according to public notices available as of July 5.