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Chad Gressick, director of management, said routes were last adjusted about 10 years ago and the revised configuration will make truck runs more compact and consistent. Staff said the new schedule would assign one set of neighborhoods to Monday/Thursday and another to Tuesday/Friday, with bulk-collection schedules largely unchanged.

Officials estimated about 75–100 homes would be affected and described an outreach program that will include direct messages on bills when possible, temporary signage in affected neighborhoods, press releases, messages via the Deerfield Beach Waste Watch app and relaxed code enforcement during the transition period. Staff indicated the outreach would begin immediately with the new routes scheduled to take effect March 1.

Commissioners asked about communication and the city said staff will use multiple channels and encouraged residents to sign up for the Waste Watch app. No vote was recorded on the change during the presentation; staff requested authorization to begin outreach and to implement the schedule on March 1 subject to the commission's approval process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Commission Meeting 2025-01-16","oneSentenceSummary","City staff presented a plan to consolidate residential garbage routes using I‑95 as a divider, aiming to improve collection efficiency and reduce complaints. Outreach to affected homes will begin immediately with implementation planned for March 1.","taxTitle","Deerfield Beach City, Broward County, Florida","taxId",4575,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6388252,"Commission urges residents to oppose Monarch Hill expansion at county meeting Jan. 28; city to provide transportation",0,5783325,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2115130-65c4634ca069eab3955e470e7915c964&start=5783&end=5783","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2115130-65c4634ca069eab3955e470e7915c964/thumbnail_5783325.jpg","/articles/6388252/Deerfield-Beach-City/Broward-County/Florida/Commission-urges-residents-to-oppose-Monarch-Hill-expansion-at-county-meeting-Jan-28-city-to-provide-transportation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6388252-1786c6752ff5087258dfbb5648035b90/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203044&Signature=JyqHZXVJhIPPvRenTWQ2pZuzc~z2McF3UnyYEZ44eA-ntJgKWybvg-qaY5zR8Fwm48lBG76dSNVxUHnMo9UaBy3y8FKCvLxv2-4n2c8lSg7RoCzh5o85M9wjrazvlJclT4ONEWtTd92c-ev~KfPl56cCRnay~4y5I55C9Y2haPIS-FEZoH3tO6ifch-G8Y-OzQbH-mwDf3M7x6RuTg7LxkYjV7JaMV5ZxFzGalVSGiHOT2kFyXkoadNnSRZ9CZ8-FEP~IRBMrTYTQnzV68rhGRI6uSm5ozQfqUls14HYfh0c6XNGilKAkZ0Vjt0hqDDMMSCa4A5bb-2DUTqv8ywlxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Deerfield Beach commissioners urged residents to oppose a proposed expansion of the Monarch Hill landfill ahead of a county commission hearing set for January 28 (date given by commissioners). The city said it will provide transportation to the Broward County Commission chambers in Fort Lauderdale for residents who want to attend.

Commissioner Parnas and other commissioners described the planned expansion as a significant local concern and asked residents to email or call county commissioners and to appear in person. The commission advised making signs for the trip and noted the visual presence of residents can be effective at hearings.

At the dais officials reported they have received conflicting public statements from the landfill operator in past proceedings and warned residents to be prepared to speak and to coordinate messaging with neighboring jurisdictions (Coconut Creek and others) that share concerns.

The commission said the item’s time may be set late by the county and advised residents to monitor city communications for final timing and logistical details. The city manager confirmed a bus would be made available and suggested printed signs for the trip.","Commissioners asked residents to attend a January 28 county commission meeting in Fort Lauderdale to oppose Waste Management's proposed expansion of Monarch Hill landfill. The city will supply a bus and commissioners encouraged constituents to contact county commissioners directly.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6388257,"Business owners press commission on pier closure; city staff pursue state and federal relief options",2694,2984595,5678620,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2115130-65c4634ca069eab3955e470e7915c964&start=2984&end=5678","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2115130-65c4634ca069eab3955e470e7915c964/thumbnail_2984595.jpg","/articles/6388257/Deerfield-Beach-City/Broward-County/Florida/Business-owners-press-commission-on-pier-closure-city-staff-pursue-state-and-federal-relief-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6388257-0ade7ddc9df40b7f173d36944b4c64c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203045&Signature=aXY9ZdaCgFInduSTH7MsMupwzTjVQTt-pILv3f8w-8H6mbQ3fAYX10QZivKjkrDRH1EoXSBaQ-Z9vviWINtSXAxvEyz17dOo3wvr-dksAYeHosnjgbl7ZE76nUDch6Tnl5vDrFFCJ7PdKa3LewzDB9X-JxOq6cYOy~RJAZ5oupWW~bQ2P~pZGtf9Gpq-6NvBLgEXs53CGT8GhdmxeESdc1nbp3HmTOcUWeEg3HSG~nFBvXyi2K5zXPoa5ycC8ZHVSOPFzrdR~J4otSzS7hqHVuEIq0sp-cqzKkIa6ZaA95bPrnfmkwZ3dCVJZaFONMgilHUpMyMVhFYtk8wKQNo6~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Small-business owners and residents told the Deerfield Beach City Commission the long closure of the pier has hurt restaurants and retailers along the S curve, and asked the city for relief options.

Dan Hurst, a public commenter who identified himself as a candidate for mayor, said the pier attracted roughly 400,000 visitors in 2023 and that nearby small businesses have faced sharp sales declines since the pier closed on June 3. He proposed a working-capital loan program pegged to documented sales declines and offered pro-bono help designing the program.

City staff and commissioners said they are pursuing available relief but identified legal and program limits. The city manager said staff is working with federal and state partners, the Florida League of Cities and economic-development agencies to identify funding sources, but explained that because the pier damage stemmed from a storm event that did not place the city inside a federal disaster-declaration area, federal funds are unlikely. The city is continuing to pursue opportunities with state programs and the Florida League of Cities and to explore SBA options for individual businesses.

Commissioners also discussed partial reopening options for the pier in time for centennial celebrations, with staff noting construction and staging constraints that limit access as repairs continue. The commission said it will continue to press contractors for feasible partial access while balancing safety and repair sequencing.

No formal relief program was adopted at the meeting. Commissioners encouraged continued outreach to state and federal partners and directed staff to keep businesses informed about any available assistance.","Public commenters described lost revenue since the pier closed and urged the commission to develop business relief. The city said it is exploring state and federal sources and local avenues to support affected S-curve businesses but noted limits because the area was not in a federal disaster declaration.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6388262,"Commission approves Suzanne Folks to African American Heritage Board after public objections",2459,2340345,4800240,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2115130-65c4634ca069eab3955e470e7915c964&start=2340&end=4800","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2115130-65c4634ca069eab3955e470e7915c964/thumbnail_2340345.jpg","/articles/6388262/Deerfield-Beach-City/Broward-County/Florida/Commission-approves-Suzanne-Folks-to-African-American-Heritage-Board-after-public-objections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6388262-d1c84b153d2fd225b54f709971b86c18/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203045&Signature=Ou2O4Q1P2dkv2ErK6a44qrVD1vB1fJJnv2pMgfDEiSowx~2bbEDj7GV-BqXUCNx9XpXIfjVT-w2wVYB88RF2df5tzbZQscVjS2evGeQaykvyTjiKBZhrAHOSYuMqZRt3o9drJRGjFQ9XCcroKeGMA~W9KlWYTcKGQccdoLgksxarNONmKczVIMziOBycXrvI6Kfk1d5eJ8LDb-hur-2A6HThWZg4n5dfeCc9DYrMYDCOlIsmzD3GCiYJCQEMurhZfBg0ZqbbPI6YOIMu2B51RLt~AUzmQk-bfZfeJXDXEHpeCqlMbciLSAVnfFYCGqL-OPiBYpFLMNF9HbIVcj0Jdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Deerfield Beach City Commission approved a resolution appointing Suzanne Folks as a regular member of the African American Heritage Committee. The vote occurred after public comment raised objections to the removal or non-reappointment of a prior member, Sandra Jackson.

During public comment Dan Hurst and Sandra Jackson said the replacement appeared politically motivated and recounted past objections to board staffing decisions. Diane Chisholm, speaking in support of public service, described her own volunteer record and asked the commission to consider community service when making appointments.

Vice Mayor Droski responded from the dais that the decision to replace Jackson was not political. She cited an incident in which, she said, Jackson used inappropriate language toward a vendor while representing the city in uniform and said conduct—not politics—was the reason for the change.

After discussion the commission moved and seconded approval of item 4 (appointment of Suzanne Folks). The motion passed on a voice vote with recorded \"aye\" and no recorded opposition during the item discussion.

The resolution on the agenda was titled \"A resolution of the City Commission, City of Deerfield Beach, Florida approving Suzanne Folks as a regular member of the African American Heritage Committee and providing for an effective date.\" No financial impact was reported on the agenda. Public commenters requested clearer notification to prior board members regarding reappointments and expressed concern about politicization of volunteer appointments.

The commission chair and staff noted that not every prior member is automatically reappointed and that appointment processes follow local procedures.

No legal authority beyond the governing appointment/resolution language on the agenda was cited in the public record.","The commission confirmed Suzanne Folks as a regular member of the African American Heritage Committee amid public comment criticizing the removal of a prior member and allegations of politicized appointments; Vice Mayor defended the selection as based on conduct concerns, not politics.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6388266,"Commission approves variance to allow on-site filling of propane tanks at Ace Hardware on Federal Highway",2347,160,2347845,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2115130-65c4634ca069eab3955e470e7915c964&start=0&end=2347","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2115130-65c4634ca069eab3955e470e7915c964/thumbnail_160.jpg","/articles/6388266/Deerfield-Beach-City/Broward-County/Florida/Commission-approves-variance-to-allow-on-site-filling-of-propane-tanks-at-Ace-Hardware-on-Federal-Highway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6388266-1ea31ad44fd064688c1e05e679d770ea/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203045&Signature=ia-oEgjc1etHLlxcckpCWlE5o5t~PMHAj7xqoqOyDJn15iegQ-NRiFIYpqcF4C3s8x9Lzok~G4SppZ011dG5F3eNFLQg9Qh0DzPqqiO1n3BWcvKpfotASWpiEzGiYsGRPG9ydn~Wm~qFUU3f6rB56CKBYReC46kn6GyVVygVYk6HKMhGaLVy1n8TJxGmoDVOhUfwhyL9tTOn3HhQtvmBuygg9vhDRoXrE8~q7f71WieM4y9nPHhuXOVZZ5mREr99aKvDW8XzitUL5kFAVN-JYpwwxF5gwa5rRQa5oimwHxN~~h62RZY~UdoncXeAXiXnB92jjeDIFAoKGOjPOwFUNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Deerfield Beach City Commission on an unspecified meeting date approved a variance to permit on-site filling of customer propane tanks at the Ace Hardware store on Federal Highway, with a 4–1 roll-call vote.

Supporters said on-site filling would improve emergency access to fuel during storms. A store representative argued the change responds to repeated shortfalls: \"We've gone through a 125 tanks that we exchange right now. We ran out of them in a couple of hours,\" the representative said, adding that a refill tank would let the store serve more customers during outages.

The issue drew objections from nearby residents of the Belamar condominium, who cited proximity and property-value concerns. Linda Fitzpatrick, a Belamar owner, told the commission she and other residents had opposed a similar proposal in 2011 because of the tanks' closeness to apartments and past plans that included chlorine storage.

City staff said the store's proposed installation meets state and federal permitting guidelines and that the code section at issue prohibits \"outdoor sales\" in the zoning district; staff interpreted the proposal as an outdoor dispensing activity that is already common (exchanging customer tanks) but would gain the additional activity of filling on site. Eric Power, director of planning and development services, explained the city's code does not permit outdoor sales in the district and that the current proposal required a variance because propane filling cannot occur indoors.

Brad Lewis, general manager for Suburban (Broward and Palm Beach), testified on safety practices and said there have been more than 200 dispenser stations throughout Florida with no reportable incident to the state in over a decade. He described industry training and safety protocols for commercial dispensing.

Commissioners debated safety, precedent and need. Commissioner Hudak, who said he lives near the store, invoked the store's community service and supported the variance. Commissioner Preston and Vice Mayor Droski also voted yes. Commissioner Barnes voted no, citing lingering safety concerns and proximity to 90 Belamar condominium units. Several commissioners noted the proposal differed from the 2011 plan (which included chlorine) and pointed to a revised site plan with buffering and parking adjustments.

City staff and the applicant provided technical clarifications: the installed reservoir will be a 1,000-gallon tank (filled to approximately 90 percent, or about 900 gallons usable), which the applicant estimated would be sufficient to refill roughly 210–250 standard customer cylinders per delivery; the store currently exchanges about 125 cylinders when fully stocked.

The commission's approval was a variance limited to the outdoor filling use as presented; staff said the installation will follow permitting and inspection requirements. The motion to approve was made by Commissioner Hudak and seconded by Commissioner Preston; roll-call recorded Hudak (yes), Barnes (no), Preston (yes), Vice Mayor Droski (yes), Mayor Gans (yes).

The decision resolves a long-running request from the store operator dating back to a 2011 denial, and commissioners said the upgrade is intended to improve resiliency during storms while relying on federal and state safety standards and local permitting oversight.

Votes at a glance: the variance passed 4–1 (Hudak, Preston, Vice Mayor Droski, Mayor Gans — yes; Barnes — no).","The Deerfield Beach City Commission voted 4–1 to approve a variance allowing Ace Hardware on Federal Highway to fill customer propane tanks on site. The decision followed public comment from nearby condominium residents, technical testimony about safety measures, and a lengthy discussion about emergency preparedness.","actionData","errors"]

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