901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.  
Belleair, FL 33756  
Town of Belleair  
Meeting Minutes  
Town Commission  
Tuesday, December 7, 2021  
6:00 PM  
Town Hall  
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Meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM with Mayor Wilkinson presiding.  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
COMMISSIONER ROLL CALL  
Present: 5 - Mayor Michael Wilkinson  
Deputy Mayor Tom Kurey  
Commissioner Tom Shelly  
Commissioner Coleen Chaney  
Commissioner Thomas Nessler  
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS  
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proceedings, and, for such purposes, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which  
record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.  
21-0349  
Second Reading of Ordinance 540 - Proposed Charter Amendment  
Randy Mora-Town Attorney-Read by title only, passed on first reading, no changes.  
Mayor Wilkinson spoke on item.  
Dan Doyle-resident-questioned percentage. Town Manager JP Murphy clarified.  
Commissioner Shelly moved approval of Ordinance 540 on second and final reading. Seconded  
by Commissioner Nessler.  
5 - Mayor Wilkinson, Deputy Mayor Kurey, Commissioner Shelly, Commissioner Chaney, and  
Commissioner Nessler  
Aye:  
21-0350  
Resolution 2021-41 (Referendum) Charter Amendment Ballot Language  
Mayor Wilkinson stated this is ballot language that will be presented.  
Mr. Mora read by title; described process.  
Commissioner Shelly spoke on language and education to electors. Mr. Mora provided  
comment. Mr. Murphy provided clarification.  
Deputy Mayor Kurey moved approval of Resolution 2021-41, Charter Amendment Ballot  
Language on second reading. Seconded by Commissioner Nessler.  
5 - Mayor Wilkinson, Deputy Mayor Kurey, Commissioner Shelly, Commissioner Chaney, and  
Commissioner Nessler  
Aye:  
CITIZENS COMMENTS  
(Discussion of items not on the agenda. Each speaker will be allowed 3 minutes to speak.)  
Dan Doyle Jr. -resident-here on behalf of Doyle Family, Pelican Golf, and LPGA,  
thanked Commission, staff, ad hoc committee and residents; spoke on Belleair being  
showcased.  
Karla Rettstatt-resident-thanked Commission for their service.  
Mike Hugill-resident-commented on parade; thanked everyone.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
Commissioner Shelly moved approval of the Consent Agenda; Seconded by Deputy Mayor  
Kurey.  
Aye: 5 - Mayor Wilkinson, Deputy Mayor Kurey, Commissioner Shelly, Commissioner Chaney, and  
Commissioner Nessler  
21-0351  
21-0342  
Approval of November 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes  
(approved as part of consent agenda)  
Special Relief Permit for Saint Paul's Wine Party  
(approved as part of consent agenda)  
GENERAL AGENDA  
21-0346  
Review of Investments  
Mr. Murphy briefly introduced topic.  
Stefan Massol-Director of Support Services-spoke on previous investment rates; rapid  
increase in rate of return since 2018; spoke on options; provided recommendation;  
available for questions.  
Deputy Mayor Kurey in agreement; best to stay with liquidity option. Commissioner  
Shelly concurs.  
STAFF REPORTS  
No reports  
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT  
Mr. Murphy spoke on success of parade, commended staff; Pinellas County numbers  
received; more discussion will come; upcoming joint finance and infrastructure meeting;  
addressed questions regarding timeline and ability to work with the county.  
TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT  
Randy Mora stated transition between attorney offices is complete; spoke on HB1, are  
tracking; available for any questions.  
MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORT/BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS  
Commissioner Nessler - nothing to report; thanked staff and Chief on parade; thanked  
the Doyle's and Pelican for the tournament.  
Commissioner Chaney- Park, Recreation and Tree Board didn't meet; spoke on  
community engagement meeting; thanked staff for parade; spoke on importance of  
holiday safety.  
Commissioner Shelly Planning and Zoning didn't meet; thanked staff for the great  
parade and after party; thanked the Doyles for their service to the community.  
Deputy Mayor Kurey spoke on success of parade; thanked Doyle's for Pelican event,  
and how it showcased the Town; looking forward to Santa deliveries; will be working with  
Mr. Murphy on water.  
Mayor Wilkinson- Finance Board meets tomorrow; echoed comments regarding  
parade; thanked Doyles for tournament success; wished everyone happy holidays.  
OTHER BUSINESS  
No further business.  
ADJOURNMENT  
No further business; Meeting adjourned in due form at 6:31 PM.  
Commissioner Nessler moved to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Shelly.  
Aye: 5 - Mayor Wilkinson, Deputy Mayor Kurey, Commissioner Shelly, Commissioner Chaney, and  
Commissioner Nessler  
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TOWN CLERK  
APPROVED:  
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MAYOR