AGENDA
City of Holmes Beach
City Commission Regular Meeting

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00 P.m. - 3:00 P.m.

Patricia A. Geyer Commission Chambers

5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217

PLEDGE OF 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.

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1.

Call to Order; Pledge of Allegiance; Moment of Silence

2.

Roll Call

3.

Approval of Minutes

3.a

Regular Meeting - December 16, 2025

3.b

Work Session - December 16, 2026

4.

Commission Reports

5.

Mayor's Report

5.a

Presentation to Former City Commissioner Carol Soustek

5.b

Appointment of Grassy Point Preserve Park Ambassador

6.

Comments by the Public

7.

Unfinished Business

8.

New Business

8.a

First Reading - Ordinance 26-01 - Regarding the Definition of "Substantial Damage" to Remove References to an Accumulation of Costs

"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HOLMES BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 14 – BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, SECTION 14-28, OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REVISE THE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 202 OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, EXISITNG BUILDING REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF “SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE” TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO AN ACCUMULATION OF COSTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE."

8.b

First Reading - Ordinance 26-02 - Amending Timeframe for Discontinuation of a Nonconforming Use

"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HOLMES BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, SPECIFICALLY ARTICLE IV, NONCONFORMITIES, DIVISION 1 GENERALLY,  SECTION 4.8 DISCONTINUATION OF A NONCONFORMING USES, BY AMENDING THE TIMEFRAME FOR DISCONTINUATION OF A NONCONFORMING USE; AMENDING SECTION 4.15 REPAIR OR RECONSTRUCTION OF A NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE, AMENDING THE TIMEFRAME AND PROCEDURE FOR NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES NEEDING RECONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR AFTER AN IDENTIFIABLE EVENT AND TO GOVERN THE REDEVELOPMENT AND RESILIENCY MEASURES FOR EXISTING NONCONFORMITIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."

8.c

Resolution 26-01 - Opposition to Off-Shore Drilling

"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISION OF THE CITY OF HOLMES BEACH, FLORIDA, OPPOSING OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS DRILLING IN THE EASTERN GULF OF AMERICA; AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMET TO PROTECTING ITS COASTAL RESOURCES, ECONOMIC VITALITY, AND ENVIRONMENT; REQUESTING ACTION FROM STATE AND FEDERAL LEADERS; AND PROVDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."

9.

Announcements

• Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. - Clean Water Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
• Monday, January 19, 2026 - Offices Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
• Thursday, January 22, 2026 - 11:30 a.m. - Police Pension Board Meeting
• Thursday, January 22, 2026 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Town Hall Meeting sponsored by Chair Whitmore - Island Public Library
• Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. - City Commission Regular Meeting w/Work Session to Follow

10.

Questions and Comments

10.a

Questions and Comments from Mayor and City Commission

10.b

Questions and Comments from City Attorney

10.c

Questions and Comments from Staff

10.d

Questions and Comments from the Public and Press

11.

Adjournment

Should any interested party seek to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, they will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities act and 286.26 Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the office of the City Clerk no later than 3 days prior to the meeting at telephone [phone] for assistance; if hearing impaired, telephone [phone].