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Melbourne Beach Special Town Commission Meeting Agenda: May 6, 2026

Original title: 260506-stcm-agenda-first-meeting

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The Frame

What this does

The Commission is considering a contract that will determine how emergency dispatch services for law enforcement and fire are managed for the town.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Melbourne Beach Residents

Residents are affected by the potential change in how emergency dispatch services are managed.

Brevard County Sheriff’s Office

The agency is the proposed provider for the town's law enforcement and fire dispatch services.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

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Summary

The Melbourne Beach Town Commission will hold a special meeting on May 6, 2026, to discuss a new agreement for law enforcement and fire dispatch services with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

Key Facts

The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Center, 509 Ocean Avenue.
The primary agenda item is a new Law Enforcement and Fire Dispatch Services Agreement with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Fire Chief Gavin Brown is the staff lead for the dispatch services agreement item.
Public comment is limited to three minutes per person for topics not on the agenda.
The Town does not provide a verbatim transcript of meetings; individuals wishing to appeal decisions must arrange for their own recording.
Requests for ADA accommodations must be made to the Town Clerk at least 5 days prior to the meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I speak at this meeting?

Yes, there is a public comment period. You must sign the sign-in sheet and state your name and address for the record. Comments are limited to three minutes.

What happens if I want to appeal a decision made at this meeting?

You must provide your own method for recording the proceedings verbatim, as the Town does not create an official transcript.

How do I request special accommodations for the meeting?

You must contact the Office of the Town Clerk at (321) 724-5860 or the Florida Relay System at 711 at least 5 days before the meeting.

Why It Matters

The Commission is considering a contract that will determine how emergency dispatch services for law enforcement and fire are managed for the town.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Centralization of Dispatch Services

The town is moving toward consolidating law enforcement and fire dispatch services under the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Melbourne Beach

Connected Entities

personRyan Knight“Town Attorney.”Map →

personAnna Butler“Commissioner of Melbourne Beach.”Map →

organizationBrevard County Sheriff’s Office“Proposed provider for dispatch services.”Map →

personAmber Brown“Town Clerk.”Map →

personTim Reed“Commissioner of Melbourne Beach.”Map →

personAlison Dennington“Mayor of Melbourne Beach.”Map →

personA. Marie Smith“Town Manager.”Map →

personTerry Cronin“Vice Mayor of Melbourne Beach.”Map →

locationMelbourne Beach“The municipality holding the meeting.”Map →

personSherri Quarrie“Commissioner of Melbourne Beach.”Map →

personGavin Brown“Fire Chief.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.melbournebeachfl.org

Analysis Score

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Controversy20
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Entertainment5
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