901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.

Belleair, FL 33756

Town of Belleair

Meeting Minutes

Town Commission

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

5:30 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 5:30 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

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.

16-0201

First Reading of Ordinance 507 - Amending the Police Pension Plan

JP Murphy-Assistant Town Manager-Read into record by title only; briefly described

purpose and sections; staff recommends approval.

Commissioner Shelly moved to approve Ordinance 507; seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.

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

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Aye:

CITIZENS COMMENTS

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

Nancy Reardon-Resident-Requested update on golf course.

Micah Maxwell-Town Manager-Site plans submitted thus far are incomplete; once a

complete application is received, noticing will be sent to residents; meetings most likely

won't be held until January. Appraisal completed; still a few outstanding items.

Mr. Maxwell thanked Ms. Reardon for her recent donation to the town's employee

gym.

CONSENT AGENDA

16-0213

Approval of September 20, 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

16-0214

Resolution 2016-22 - Appointing Members to the Police Officers' Pension Board

Mr. Maxwell discussed seat changes regarding change in resident status of one

member; two vacancies; Commissioners cast ballots prior to meeting. Ron Campbell

and Nathan "Skip" Katz received the top votes; staff recommends appointing Mr.

Campbell (top vote) in the two year seat and Mr. Katz (second highest vote) in the one

year seat.

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved approval of Ron Campbell taking the two year term and Mr. Katz

taking the one year term; seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.

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

Deputy Mayor Kurey

16-0215

Resolution 2016-23 - Amending Commission Rules

Mr. Maxwell stated this item was discussed at the last meeting; consensus was to have

all Commission meetings at 6:00 PM for continuity.

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved approval of Resolution 2016-23 Amending Commission Rules;

seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.

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

Deputy Mayor Kurey

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT

Mr. Maxwell provided updates regarding Rosery Rd construction including Peaceful

and Evonaire; completion is slated for second or third week of January.

TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT

David Ottinger-Town Attorney-Nothing to report.

MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORT/BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

Commissioner Kurey-Thanked Wendy Mantell for her service on the Police Pension

Board; Infrastructure Board met and details were provided of areas impacted by storm,

also discussed street lighting.

Commissioner Shelly-November 4th at 5:00 PM will be ribbon cutting for new fire

department in Belleair Bluffs, will confirm date; October 13th Haz-to-Go event 10:00

AM to 1:00 PM at public works building.

Mayor Katica-Commented on resident Robert Ahlf; police have been assisting; Officer

Randy Krause and Ed Luttmann rebuilt a dock for him; thanked the Chief and

deparment.

Mr. Maxwell stated the date for the fire department ribbon cutting is November 14th at

5:00 PM.

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt-Police tribute October 22nd at Biltmore Golf Course; Salute

Our Veterans concert on November 12th, 5:00 PM at Hunter Park; Commented on

concerns with round-about; Questioned sidewalk issue.

Mr. Maxwell stated waiting on engineer documents to lower speed and post signs;

should be any day.

Keith Bodeker-Construction Project Supervisor-Meeting with contractor Thursday

regarding sidewalk; contractor to mobilize in next two weeks; permitting needed;

response from county has been very slow.

Commissioner Wilkinson-Recreation Board didn't meet; Halloween party October 23rd.

OTHER BUSINESS

Brief discussion regarding the roundabout; physical changes to go before Infrastructure

Board, not signage.

Rodney Vincent-Resident-Commented on roundabout; suggested changes to signage

and speed. Mr. Maxwell stated signage is part of the engineering documents.

Mayor Katica commented on lowered speed on Clearwater-Largo Rd leading to

increased through traffic on Indian Rocks Rd.

Mr. Vincent suggests a reduced speed on Indian Rocks Rd and increased enforcement.

Discussion ensued regarding process for lowering speed; previous traffic studies;

potential walking district; more enforcement; new speed study.

Mr. Vincent commented on sheriff traffic stops in town. Bill Sohl-Chief of

Police-Stated violations occurring in Bluffs, most likely enforcing light at Mehlenbacher

Rd; sheriff not working speed detail in town.

Further comments were made regarding traffic flow.

Chief Sohl-Provided update on recent case; intruder found in home; suspect arrested

and charged with burglary and prowling.