Holly Smith

The meeting focused on the consideration and unanimous approval of a sale and purchase contract for the real property located at 122 W. Main Street. This approval was granted subject to legal and administrative review, with authorization provided for the Chair or Vice Chair to execute all related documentation.

The board discussed several items including an ordinance to amend the unified land development code regarding cost recovery for land development application reviews. Additionally, a request for a site development plan for a new fueling center was reviewed, and a large-scale comprehensive map amendment involving the extension of a phosphate mine overlay was presented.

The council discussed and approved the landlord's consent and agreement with Mancini Brands. Additionally, the council approved a contract for construction management at risk services for the Bostick Rd infrastructure project with LM Properties of Polk County, Inc.

The board meeting focused on an application by Higher Development, LLC to amend the Future Land Use designation of a 20.0-acre parcel from Agriculture to Residential-Low. The board discussed potential deed restrictions and the requirement for a traffic study as part of the site development process. Additionally, the board voted to table the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) update workshop to a later date.

The board discussed and approved a site development plan for a 14,000-square-foot commercial building, including office space and storage, located in the Hardee County Commerce Park Subdivision. Additionally, the board conducted the election of officers for the upcoming year, re-electing the current Chairman and Vice-Chairman.