Business Advisory Board Meeting of Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Business Advisory Board · 2026-07-07 · agenda

[2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne, FL] The Business Advisory Board met on April 27, 2026, to discuss a pilot program for statues/mascots as City identity. The park on Minton Road was renamed Sandhill Crane Park, and over 20 acres were acquired to expand it. The Board considered the Sandhill Crane as a potential mascot, with discussions on design, sponsorship, and potential launch in January. The Board also discussed reviving a Beautification Award program to recognize businesses for property improvements, with suggestions for new categories and potential artist involvement. The composition of the Board and suggested topics for the next meeting were also addressed. No public comments were made. The City of West Melbourne's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget includes several major capital projects. Top projects include continued new water plant construction ($14,500,000), treatment plant process improvements for bio-nutrient removal ($7,500,000), and a new industrial injection well ($5,900,000). Other significant projects include Henry Avenue Reconstruction ($2,000,000), Future NW City Park Land Acquisition ($2,000,000), Public Works Administration Building at Water Plant Site ($2,000,000), New Community Development Building/Council Chambers ($2,000,000), and Sheridan Road Neighborhoods Septic to Sewer ($1,875,000). The budget also outlines a Pavement Maintenance Schedule for FY2026-2027, with projects on Flanagan Avenue, Norfolk Parkway, Fell Road, J Cobber Court, Mancina Court, Imagine Way, and Snicole Avenue, totaling $501,604. Staffing updates include a 4.0% average increase for non-represented employees and reclassification of a Public Works position. Vehicle replacement funds are allocated for SUVs, Police Interceptors and CID vehicles, and Service Trucks for the Water Production Department. Upcoming dates are set for budget hearings and adoption, culminating in a final hearing and budget adoption on September 23.