901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.  
Belleair, FL 33756  
Town of Belleair  
Meeting Minutes  
Town Commission  
Tuesday, February 7, 2017  
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 called to order at 6:00 PM with Mayor Gary H. Katica presiding.  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Pledge led by special guest Leila Rettstatt.  
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.  
17-0018  
Second Reading of Ordinance 508 - Amending Utility Rates  
JP Murphy-Assistant Town Manager-Read into record by title only; provided brief  
overview.  
Commissioner Shelly moved approval of Ordinance 508 as proposed, amending utility rates on  
second reading; 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.)  
Dr. Cliff Zurkan-Resident-Commented on filming commercials in town; seeking  
approval for filming at his home.  
Micah Maxwell-Town Manager-Stated use not allowed in code due to property being  
zoned residential; Dr. Zurkan formally requesting to amend code.  
Discussion ensued regarding zoning use; discussed amendment process. Commission  
consensus to have Planning and Zoning Board review issue.  
Resident-Spoke regarding construction and drainage issues near his home; seeking  
remedy to situation.  
Discussion ensued, Mayor would like town staff to meet with construction company at  
site.  
John Hail-Resident-Commented on conduit and drainage in area; suggested solution.  
William Trembour-Resident-Spoke on seawall repair at Baygreen; town add rip rap to  
town owned section.  
Mr. Maxwell stated staff is currently looking into.  
Janice Birch-Resident-Committee hosting omelette fundraiser and sale; seeking  
permission to post a banner special event.  
Discussion regarding event not being a town sanctioned event; will be added to the  
agenda for next meeting.  
Pat Capen-Non Resident-Seeking update on sale status of Belleview Biltmore Golf Club  
Mr. Maxwell explained application is being reviewed for completeness; provided  
tentative timeline if deemed to be complete.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
17-0016  
Approval of January 17, 2017 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  
17-0017  
Swearing - In of Officer James Rudd  
Officer James Rudd was sworn in by Mayor Katica.  
17-0019  
Approval of Vehicle Purchases FY2016/2017  
Mr. Maxwell discussed change to system of cycling of vehicles to avoid significant  
maintenance charges and value drop; provided savings details;  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved approval of Vehicle Purchases for years 2016/2017; seconded by  
Commissioner Wilkinson.  
Brief discussion regarding Finance Board approval; current lease payments.  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt amended her motion, moved approval of the town's 2016/2017 vehicle  
purchases in the amount of $313,249; 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 congratulated Keith Bodeker for being named employee of the month;  
announced Town Hall offices will be closed on Wednesday, February 15th for an  
employee in-service training day. Received request for resolution in recognition of  
compulsive gambling month; will prepare for next meeting.  
TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT  
David Ottinger-Town Attorney-Nothing to report.  
MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORT/BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS  
Mayor Katica-Tom Lokey resigned from Finance Board, John Hail has expressed  
interest in filling term; spoke on Miss Victoria's passing, recommends consideration for  
the Humanitarian Award.  
Commissioner Kurey-Upcoming joint meeting with Finance and Infrastructure Boards;  
in support of membership overlap with both boards.  
Commissioner Shelly-State Representative Larry Ahern filed bill requesting $5.7 million  
for water department; commented on grants available for bike lanes and crosswalks.  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt-Commented on importance of Penny for Pinellas; resident Lil  
Cromer's book has been published.  
Commissioner Wilkinson-Recreation Board did not meet; commented on upcoming  
events and sport leagues; thanked sponsors.  
OTHER BUSINESS  
No other business.  
ADJOURNMENT  
No further business; meeting adjourned in due form at 7:09 PM.  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved to adjourn; seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.  
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