901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.

Belleair, FL 33756

Town of Belleair

Meeting Minutes

Town Commission

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

6:00 PM

Town Hall

Welcome. We are glad to have you join us. If you wish to speak, please wait to be recognized, then

step to the podium and state your name and address. We also ask that you please turn-off all cell

phones.

Meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM with Deputy Mayor Rettstatt presiding.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

COMMISSIONER ROLL CALL

Present: 5 - Mayor Gary H. Katica

Deputy Mayor Karla Rettstatt

Mayor Michael Wilkinson

Commissioner Tom Shelly

Deputy Mayor Tom Kurey

SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS

Persons are advised that, if they decide to appeal any decision made at this meeting/hearing, they will need a record of the

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.

20-0130

Second Reading of Ordinance 530 - Authorizing Sale of 0 Manatee Rd

JP Murphy-Town Manager-Stated item was tabled at last meeting due to title issue; item

has been remedied and able to proceed.

David Ottinger, Town Attorney stated title issue has been resolved and are ready to

close; Closing is effective tomorrow if approved; at bid price as previously authorized.

Mr. Murphy read Ordinance No. 530 into record by title only.

Commissioner Shelly moved approval of Ordinance 530 on second and final reading. Seconded

by Commissioner Wilkinson.

5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Aye:

20-0139

First Reading of Ordinance 531 - Authorizing Belleair Country Club Ground Lease

Mr. Ottinger stated the Country Club has requested to table to next meeting; their council

is working out details; recommends tabling.

Commissioner Kurey noted the Commission on Ethics opinion that there was no voting

conflict no prohibited relationship created, however, they suggested he abstain from

voting, so he will do.

David Phillips-Representing Belleair Country Club-noted a final meeting has been held

with board today; hopes to have comments to Mr. Ottinger soon; wants to have final

lease ironed out prior to first reading.

Commissioner Shelly moved to table Ordinance 531 Authorizing Belleair Country Club

Ground Lease until June 16th. Seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.

Aye: 4 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, and Commissioner Shelly

Abstain: 1 - Deputy Mayor Kurey

20-0134

First Reading of Ordinance 532 - Authorizing Sale of 2 Baybrook Place

Mr. Ottinger stated item had been delayed due to title issues; set to approve now on first

reading.

JP Murphy read Ordinance No. 532 into record by title only; restated sale specifics.

Commissioner Shelly moved approve of Ordinance 532 on first reading. Seconded by

Commissioner Wilkinson.

Aye: 5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and

Deputy Mayor Kurey

20-0135

First Reading of Ordinance 533 - Authorizing Sale of 7 Baybrook Place

Mr. Ottinger noted sale is combined, but advertised as two ordinances.

Mr. Murphy read Ordinance 533 into record by title only; joint purchase of properties.

Mr. Murphy stated the second reading of both Ordinance 532 and 533 will be on June 16,

2020.

Commissioner Shelly moved approval of Ordinance 533 on first reading. Seconded by

Commissioner Kurey.

Aye: 5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and

Deputy Mayor Kurey

CITIZENS COMMENTS

(Discussion of items not on the agenda. Each speaker will be allowed 3 minutes to speak.)

No comments

CONSENT AGENDA

Commissioner Shelly moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner

Wilkinson.

5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Aye:

20-0138

20-0137

Approval of May 19, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes

(approved as part of consent agenda)

Plan of Delegation

(approved as part of consent agenda)

GENERAL AGENDA

20-0132

Award Contract of Palmetto Rd North reconstruction by Kamminga & Roodvoets

(Ocala Rd to Bayview Dr)

Mr. Murphy stated this is the final segment of Palmetto from Ocala Rd. to Bayview;

requesting to piggyback contract; bidding requirement is 2 million and above, this

project is below that and therefore eligible to piggyback.

Keith Bodeker-Construction Project Supervisor-considerable amount of storm structure

and piping; discussed engineer evaluation and recommendation; has been very

satisfied with K & R and would like to continue to utilize through piggybacking.

Mr. Murphy stated they have been able to reduce costs and assist with small sidewalk

projects around town; recommends to approve piggyback at contract price provided at

$1,566,228; commission may choose to put out to bid if they wish, there will be a 60-90

delay if done; based on size of project made sense to utilized own contracting and

purchasing methodology.

Commissioner Kurey-commented on engineer of record; unit pricing has been able to

be held; project costs came in under engineer estimates.

Mr. Bodeker stated engineers estimate was approximately 1.6-1.7 million; this is below

those and with additional savings in mobilization costs, recommends moving forward.

Commissioner Kurey stated he was happy with what was done with the mobilization

costs with the larger projects.

Commissioner Shelly move approval of the contracting services with Kamminga and Roodvoets

to fully reconstruct the Palmetto Road North project in the amount of $1,566,228.80. Seconded

by Commissioner Wilkinson.

Aye: 5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and

Deputy Mayor Kurey

20-0133

Resolution 2020-12 Amending Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget

Mr. Murphy stated this budget amendment records on to the budget for purposes to

extend the funds on the project previously approved, for the well water as will as the

water PPR; for budgetary accounting.

Commissioner Shelly move to approve Resolution 2020-12 amending the 2019-20 fiscal year

budget year. Seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.

5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Aye:

20-0136

Resolution 2020-13 Establishing the Line of Succession

Mr. Murphy asked to table to a time when live attendance meetings are occurring.

Commissioner Shelly moved to table Resolution 2020-13 Establishing the Line of Succession

from second position to 5th position until our next live meeting. Seconded by Commissioner

Wilkinson.

5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Aye:

STAFF REPORTS

Chief Doyle had nothing to report.

Ricky Allison-Director of Parks, Recreation and Public Works-Commented on summer

camp kick off and procedures; total of 51 (including counselors) to comply with safe

procedures; week 3 will hopefully see an increase; staff doing a great job.

Keith Bodeker -Construction Project Supervisor- had nothing additional.

Stefan Massol-Director of Support Services-Spoke on auto pay program, more than 150

enrollees; continuing of CDC procedures.

TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT

Mr. Ottinger had nothing to report.

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT

Mr. Murphy stated Mike Twitty send the June 1st tax estimates; increase of total taxable

value is 7.6%; new construction element makes up 2.7% of overall increase; County

overall is seeing an increase in property values this year; will help buffer the revenue

loss due to COVID; better numbers will be coming, recommends setting up a budget

workshop; COVID related, staff is still self screening, one potential case and is

quarantined until more is known.

Ashley Bernal-Management Analyst-announced Employee of the Month is Robyn

Lopez.

Mr. Murphy stated Employee of the Month committee is reviewing recognition; pay study

bid opening upcoming; staff has been looking at building hardening and security

elements, will be bringing a package for review at an upcoming meeting; contract with

Duke Energy for streetlight replacement.

Mr. Bodeker-Anticipates Ponce project to be done by end of the month; transition to

Palmetto Rd. north beginning as quickly as possible, resident meetings to be held;

addressed question of Deputy Mayor Rettstatt related to landscaping, would like to

delay new tree plantings until after hurricane season; discussed smaller plantings;

communicating to residents as to plans.

Mr. Murphy commented on Poinsettia Rd. discussion; second meeting in July would

probably be best for discussion; Deputy Mayor Rettstatt wants to be sure to give notice;

Mr. Bodeker will reach out with the City of Largo to get project details.

MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORT/BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mayor Katica-Commended staff; noted life is a series of adjustments; will be moving to

the RPD.

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt-Commented on success of graduation parade; thanked staff; 32

graduates in total and received many positive responses.

Commissioner Shelly-Jordan Hildago agreed to serve on Historic Preservation Board;

commended staff.

Commissioner ShellyWilkinson-Recreation board planning on meeting June 15th;

echoed previous comments thanking staff.

Commissioner Kurey-Thanked for the well wishes for his father; thanked staff and

commented on success of parade; would like to see what impact JMC condos and town

homes are doing relative to projections; questioned pay study RFP. Mr. Murphy

provided information regarding pay study discussions in July.

OTHER BUSINESS

ADJOURNMENT

Rick Doyle-Chief of Police-Stated currently operating under enhanced security; all law

enforcement operating as one throughout County and responding in areas where

needed.

Meeting adjourned in due form at 6:57 PM.

Commissioner Shelly moved to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Shelly.

Aye: 5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and

Deputy Mayor Kurey

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TOWN CLERK

APPROVED:

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DEPUTY MAYOR