901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.  
Belleair, FL 33756  
Town of Belleair  
Meeting Minutes  
Town Commission  
Tuesday, August 16, 2016  
6:30 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 called to order at 6:30 PM with Mayor Gary H. Katica 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  
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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.  
16-0122  
Second Reading of Ord # 506- Charter Amendment Referendum  
David Ottinger-Town Attorney-Stated the Charter Review Committee suggested four  
amendments; provided an overview of the recommendations as follows: removing the  
30 day wait period for enactment of ordinances; town purchasing policies and  
procedures be set by ordinance; require two independent appraisals for sale of town  
owned property; removing the prohibition on Mayor and Commissioner salaries allowing  
to be set by ordinance.  
Commissioner Shelly moved to approve Ordinance number 506 Charter Amendment  
Referendum on second reading; seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt questioned how to best inform residents regarding the Charter  
Review Committee's recommendations; discussion ensued regarding notification  
methods.  
Commissioner Kurey suggested including purchase of property not just sale requiring  
two independent appraisals; Mr. Ottinger stated state law currently provides for  
purchase language.  
Discussion on amending to require only one appraisal on sale; would be consistent with  
one appraisal for both purchase and sale.  
Neil Palenzuela-Resident-Was on the Charter Review Committee; commented on  
committee discussions; two appraisals best when value is unknown.  
Commissioner Shelly withdrew his prior motion; Deputy Mayor Rettstatt withdrew her second.  
Commissioner Shelly moved to approve Ordinance number 506 Charter Amendment  
Referendum on the second reading with one amendment, and that would be item number three  
would change to one independent appraisal prior to the sale of town real property; seconded by  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.  
Aye: 5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and  
Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Mr. Ottinger proposed exact language of amended text; read Ordinance into record by  
title only.  
Mr. Murphy read back the amendment text for confirmation; Mr. Ottinger confirmed.  
CITIZENS COMMENTS  
(Discussion of items not on the agenda. Each speaker will be allowed 3 minutes to speak.)  
Mr. Palenzuela commented on the golf course sale agreement and appraisal amount.  
Commission discussion ensued regarding appraisal amount; allowing purchaser to make  
presentation; negotiations still underway.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
16-0178  
Approval of August 2, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes  
Commissioner Shelly moved approval of the consent agenda; seconded by Deputy Mayor  
Rettstatt.  
5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and  
Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Aye:  
GENERAL AGENDA  
16-0177  
Agreement with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office for Support Services FY 16-17  
Mr. Maxwell requested item be continued until the next meeting; questions on an item in  
the contract.  
Commissioner Shelly moved to continue the agreement with the Pinellas County Sheriff's  
Office for support services to our next meeting; seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.  
5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and  
Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Aye:  
16-0185  
Award of Bid for ITB #PW16-2: 2016 Annual Sidewalk Construction, Repair, &  
Reconstruction Project  
Micah Badana-Management Analyst II-Stated the most responsive and responsible  
bidder was Professional Services Group, LLC with total amount of $33,750.00.  
Commissioner Kurey questioned range of bids; Mr. Maxwell noted it's not uncommon  
for large variations when receiving bids.  
Commissioner Shelly moved to award the bid PW16-2 to the Professional Services Group, LLC  
in the amount of $33,750.00; seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.  
Aye: 5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and  
Deputy Mayor Kurey  
16-0188  
Discussion of the 2016-2017 Budget  
Mr. Maxwell stated this is the general fund portion of budget; Infrastructure Board  
discussed capital improvement projects, Finance Board to review. Changes since last  
discussion were detailed; no recommended changes to millage.  
Mayor Katica questioned timeline of receiving revenue from JMC project; Mr. Maxwell  
stated currently collecting revenue from permitting, additional revenues and taxes to  
come over the next few years. Mayor Katica commended staff of budget.  
Mr. Maxwell provided a budget overview of each department; meeting with Largo next  
week regarding fire services calculation; provided clarification regarding code  
enforcement and recreation full time salary positions.  
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT  
Mr. Maxwell had nothing to report.  
TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT  
Mr. Ottinger had nothing to report.  
MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORT/BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS  
Commissioner Kurey-Commented on Infrastructure Board meeting; many deferred  
infrastructure projects around town. Also spoke on golf course return, in favor of sale;  
important to ensure conservation easement; would like to engage an expert for the sale  
process.  
Commission discussion regarding bringing a proposal for review; purchasing guidelines  
to be followed; advertised RFQ and bid process may be needed.  
JP Murphy-Assistant Town Manager-May not be a CCNA process; still need to go  
through RFQ due to amount for services.  
Discussion regarding benefit of consultant assisting with golf course specific elements  
that affect price; Dave Healey to assist with planning and land development items.  
Mr. Ottinger will forward the resume of a partner, Michelle Tanzer, at his firm that can  
assist with process; can decide to use her or put out an RFQ. Consensus to hold off on  
RFQ; Michelle to come to September meeting.  
Commissioner Shelly-Park and Tree Board meeting cancelled; Forward Pinellas has a  
proposed millage rate decrease.  
Mayor Katica-Commended the Police Department for assisting elderly residents with  
recent cases.  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt-Requested to see statistics for SeeClickFix usage; suggested  
having resident committees review ordinance sections.  
Mr. Maxwell stated staff is currently reviewing; several areas cross reference other  
sections; a board could be helpful for general code; continuity important.  
Commissioner Wilkinson-Recreation Board did not meet; fall basketball and flag football  
signups coming up; Gracie's Big Splash very successful; thanked staff for budget.  
OTHER BUSINESS  
ADJOURNMENT  
Mayor Katica unable to attend August 18th Finance Board meeting; Commissioner  
Kurey to attend in his absence.  
No further business; meeting adjourned in due form at 7:39 PM.  
Commissioner Kurey 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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MAYOR