Housh Ghovaee

The meeting commenced with an invocation and pledge of allegiance. Key discussion points included the proclamation of Flood Awareness Week for March 9th through the 15th, 2026, due to past severe weather and flooding events impacting city properties. Public comment focused heavily on flood mitigation efforts, specifically addressing the insufficient height of flood barriers at the library and water intrusion through door seals at the recreation department. Concerns were also raised regarding flooding in the community development and building departments, and the need to improve or waterproof that area. A commissioner expressed concern about the proposed Area 9 roadway and drainage improvement project, specifically questioning the proposed elevation goals in relation to property impact and requesting further engineering analysis or a second opinion before approving the related contract. The consent agenda was approved, with item B (Area 9 roadway and drainage improvement project engineering scope approval) being pulled for separate discussion.

The Special Magistrate hearing addressed code enforcement cases, specifically focusing on violations related to pool barriers as required by city ordinance section 110-719. The first case involved a property owner who used a pool net safety cover instead of the mandated fence. Following testimony and evidence presentation, the Magistrate ruled that the net did not meet the code requirement for a four-foot fence with a self-closing, self-latching gate. The property owner was given 30 days to install a fence, with a daily fine of $150 if non-compliant, adjusted down from the city's requested $250 due to the existing safety measures. The second case commenced review concerning a different property's code violation.

The meeting commenced with roll call, during which the Vice President of the Council filled in for the absent Mayor. Key agenda items included the approval of the Treasurer's report, which detailed the successful transfer of accounts to Valley Bank and the current balance as of January 31st. The main focus of the meeting was a presentation on the flood vulnerability assessment results for unincorporated Penelis County and ten additional municipalities, including coastal communities. The presentation covered the methodology, which involved data collection, exposure analysis using 21 flood scenarios, and sensitivity analysis, all aimed at prioritizing risks to public infrastructure and ensuring eligibility for Resilient Florida grant funding. Community engagement efforts, including workshops and surveys, were also discussed.

The meeting began with an invocation and pledge of allegiance. Key discussions involved presentations from the Madera Beach Fire Department, which recognized Firefighter Paramedic Joseph Calderero as the 2026 Firefighter of the Year, honored Lieutenant Mike Wazalooki for five years of service, and recognized Bshift personnel for a successful pediatric water rescue and cardiac arrest save. The commission approved the agenda after pulling the public works conceptual rendering approval for separate discussion. During the consent agenda voting (excluding pulled items B, D, G, and H), approvals were granted for a contract agreement with Tampa Bay Psychology Associates, the Madiraa Beach City Hall elevator emergency repair, the 2026 Ford F550 4x4 dump truck purchase, the Madiraa Beach youth baseball and softball agreement, the RFP25-17 fireworks display contract, and the Archabald Park Snack Shack scope of work. Separate discussions addressed the City Hall elevator repair, focusing on the cost comparison between repair and replacement, and the Public Works building conceptual rendering, where concerns were raised regarding the proposed four bays, cost, and necessity of a second story relative to flood elevation requirements.

This event was a candidate forum for Commissioner District 2, featuring Charles Chuck Dylan and Ray Kerr. Key discussion topics included potential responses to reduced property tax revenue from pending state legislation, methods to increase city revenue without raising parking rates (such as developing the recently purchased waterfront property at the Tom Stewart Causeway entrance), positions on tolls for beach access bridges, support for new property development (with discussions on height restrictions and zoning), actions to enhance city resilience through improved stormwater drainage and utility undergrounding, and strategies for beach preservation, public cleanliness, and storm resilience, including the maintenance of beach groins.