Flagler Beach tables six annexation measures for Nov. 13 public hearing after residents raise concerns

The Flagler Beach City Commission on Tuesday unanimously tabled six first-reading ordinances proposing the voluntary annexation and related land-use and zoning changes for properties tied to the Veranda Bay/Summertown project, setting a new public hearing for Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the commission chambers.

The commission moved, seconded and voted 5-0 to continue Ordinances 2025-21 through 2025-26 to that date. The ordinances under consideration included annexations and companion comprehensive-plan and zoning map amendments for several large tracts described in the packet: about 210.7 acres (Ordinance 2025-21), 514.06 acres (2025-22), 233.92 acres (2025-23), 234 acres (2025-24), 544.97 acres (2025-25) and 545.54 acres (2025-26). Each motion specified the Nov. 13, 5:30 p.m. date certain in the commission chambers.

The actions followed a discussion among commissioners about meeting materials and public transparency. Commissioner Eric Cooley told the commission that presentation decks often have not been included in the published packets and said that when slides are withheld "we walk into things blind." City Clerk Penny McClenny responded that the city’s…