City Boards

The Board of Adjustment (BOA) is a quasi-judicial board which has the following duties:

• Administrative Reviews. Hear and decide appeals from any decision by the Building Official regarding any portion of City Code Chapter 30 (Land Development Regulations (LDRs).
• Variances. Hear and decide requests for variances, which are exceptions made to certain LDR provisions. Variances remain with a property even when ownership changes (variances 
  “run with the land”).

5 primary members and 2 alternates 

3 years

Financial disclosure is required.

Community Development Department

1st Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber (as needed)

For information on Additional Provisions for the board, review the Board Handbook BOA Description

The Library Board advises and assists Library staff on programs, services, and issues affecting the Satellite Beach Public Library.

7 primary members (2 may be non-Satellite-Beach residents) and 2 alternates (1 may be a non-Satellite-Beach resident)

3 years

Not required

Bi-monthly on 1st Tuesday in January, March, May, July, September, and November at 6:00 p.m. in the Satellite Beach Public Library Community Room

Because the City does not provide a staff recording secretary to the Library Board, this Board elects a secretary in addition to a Chair and Vice Chair.

This board administers the City’s pension plan for firefighters and police officers.

7 trustees, as follows:

• 2 legal residents of the City appointed by City Council;
• 1 firefighter and 1 police officer elected by their Pension Plan members;
• 1 member elected by the other four board members, then ministerially appointed by Council.

3 years

Financial Disclosure is required.

Quarterly (February, May, August, November) on the 4th Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chamber.

Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46 - Personnel, Article III - Pension Plan for Police Officers and Firefighters

FLC Defined Benefit and Police/Fire Pension Plans

This board administers the City’s pension plan for general employees.

5 trustees, as follows:

• 3 legal residents of the City appointed by City Council;
• 2 employee members of the General Employees Pension Plan elected by members of their Pension Plan.

If the general employee membership of the system falls below ten active members, an employee member seat may be held by a retired member, including those currently participating in the DROP, or another individual elected by the trustees.

3 years

Financial Disclosure is required.

Quarterly (February, May, August, November) on the 4th Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chamber.

Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46 - Personnel, Article II - Pension Plan for General Empolyees

FLC Defined Benefit Plan

The Planning Advisory Board (PAB) has the following duties:

• As Local Planning Agency:
• • Assist the City Council in its obligations under the Community Planning Act in developing the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Plan amendments in accordance 
    with F.S. Chapter 163;
  • Examine and comment on the feasibility and implementation of matters submitted 
    to it by the City Council;
  • Assist in the coordination of City plans with county, state, and national plans, and 
    assess the effect of those higher-authority plans on the City;
  • Coordinate its work with that of other applicable City boards and staff to ensure full consideration of areas in which they are involved.
    • The PAB Chair shall work with City staff to notify the other boards’ chairs and City staff when matters involving their areas of responsibility are to be considered.
    • All other City boards retain their autonomy, and written reports of any board disagreement shall be submitted to the City Council.

• Advise the City Council on all matters governed by City Code Chapter 30 (land development regulations) or otherwise required by law, including, but not limited to, (1) developing and recommending to the City Council land development regulations which implement the adopted comprehensive plan and (2) reviewing land development regulations, or amendments thereto, to ensure consistency with the adopted comprehensive plan and report its findings to the City Council.
• Conduct hearings on proposed site plans when required by Chapter 30, rezonings, conditional uses, and subdivision plats. PAB is a quasi-judicial board when it considers site plans or rezoning specific properties.
• PAB is authorized to request variances from the Board of Adjustment.

5 primary members and 2 alternates

3 years

Financial Disclosure is required.

3rd Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber (as needed)

For information on Additional Provisions for the board, review the Board Handbook Planning Advisory Board Description.

The Recreation Board has the following duties:

• Recommend City recreation programs;
• Assist as needed with private and public recreation programs conducted within the City;
• Promote public interest and participation in City recreation programs, and
• While maintaining its autonomy, coordinate with the Planning Advisory Board upon notification that PAB is considering an area(s) in which this board is involved and submit to City Council a written report of any disagreement with PAB.

7 primary members and 2 alternates; 1 non-voting liaison may be appointed to share expertise in recreation matters, as desired. The non-voting member shall not be considered for the purpose of establishing a quorum.

3 years

Not required

3rd Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September and November of each year at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber

The Tree & Sustainability Board has the following duties:

• Serve in an advisory capacity to City Council on matters relating to environmental programs and initiatives, including sustainability, urban forestry, tree preservation, landscaping, and community beautification. May provide recommendations on items submitted to the Board by City Council.
• Serve as a working Board tasked with promoting public education and engagement, assisting with implementation of the Sustainability Action Plan goals, with members expected to actively contribute to the work and initiatives of the Board.
• Develop community initiatives for a more environmentally sustainable community and promote public interest in improving the general appearance of the City, including proposing landscaping and beautification programs.
• Sustainability Action Plan responsibility includes completing a five-year review of the entire plan, presenting Plan changes, updates and recommendations to City Council, and, in partnership with City staff, participating in the implementation of the Plan.
• The Board also serves as the City’s official “Tree Board” and shall:
  • Advise City Council and staff on tree-related policies, programs, and urban forestry initiatives.
  • Promote the planting, preservation, protection, and maintenance of trees and tree canopy throughout the community.
  • Review and provide recommendations on tree ordinances, landscaping initiatives, and beautification projects.
  • Support Tree City USA requirements, including Arbor Day activities and the annual tree management program, urban forestry goals and work plan (i.e., Comprehensive Tree Plan).
  • Encourage community involvement through education, volunteer opportunities, and tree stewardship programs.
  • Support opportunities, partnerships, and projects that enhance the City's urban forest and public spaces.

7 primary members and 2 alternates.

        3 years

        Not required

 1st Thursday of every other month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

The Youth Council has the following duties:

• Increase youth participation and involvement in local government;
• Organize and perform service projects or functions that benefit the community;
• Make recommendations to City Council on matters affecting the youth of the community, and
• Present an Annual Report to the City Council outlining the board’s activities and priorities during the year.

7 primary members  (and up to 13 primary members at Council’s discretion). Members must be students enrolled and engaged in study in grades 9 through 12 and residents of the City of Satellite Beach or non-residents who attend Satellite High School.  Priority will be given to City of Satellite Beach residents.

Term expires upon the high school graduation of the member.

Not required

4th Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber

To apply for the Youth Council, please complete the Application for Youth Council.