901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.

Belleair, FL 33756

Town of Belleair

Meeting Minutes

Town Commission

Tuesday, May 2, 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

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.

17-0092

Second Reading of Ordinance 513-Floodplain Management

Mr. Murphy-Assistant Town Manager-Read into record by title only; Luis Serna is

avalable for questions.

Commissioner Shelly moved approval of Ordinance 513 on second and final reading; seconded

by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.

David Ottinger-Town Attorney-Suggested amending to add superseding clause section;

section to state all ordinances, resolutions or parts thereof in conflict or inconsistent with

this ordinance, including but not limited to section 66-206 of the code of ordinances are

hereby superseded insofar as there is conflict or inconsistency.

Previous motion and second withdrawn.

Commissioner Shelly moved approval of Ordinance 513 on second and final reading as amended

by our Town Attorney; seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.

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

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Aye:

17-0038

First consideration of Development Agreement - Pelican Golf, LLC

Micah Maxwell-Town Manager-Introduced item; planner has reviewed and is here to

answer questions.

Neil Palenzuela-Resident-Questioned timing of official title transfer and easement; Mr.

Ottinger will address when the sale item is discussed.

Mr. Ottinger summarized the agreement; contains standard statutory provisions; agreed

conditions and covenants included; construction schedule deadlines.

Discussion ensued regarding construction timeline; reviewed dates discussed at previous

meeting.

Tom Nash-Macfarlane and Ferguson, Attorney for Applicant-Commented on final

completion in 2019.

Continued discussion regarding date clarification and prior commission meeting action;

applicant not wanting to rush schedule, will to clarify construction deadlines.

Mr. Maxwell suggests getting final dates ready for second consideration; if an

amendment is needed, it can be done.

Public comments heard

Rebecca Sjouwerman-Resident-Spoke on trees and wildlife in development property.

Pat Capen-Non Resident-Member of golf course; questioned closing and timeline.

Neil Palenzuela-Resident-Spoke on timeline and easement grant.

No further public comment

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved approval of first consideration of Development Agreement -

Pelican Golf Course LLC as amended; seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.

(Amending Exhibit E to read clubhouse parcel, March 2019)

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

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Aye:

17-0094

First Reading of Ordinance 514 - Purchase Sale Agreement 1501 Indian Rocks Rd.

Mr. Ottinger-Read into record by title only; provided summary; confirmed sale price of

$3.8 million dollars; discussed conservation and escrow agreements; conservation

easement to be done within six months of project completion. Mr. Ottinger noted the

ancillary agreements are not in final form but will be complete by second reading.

Commissioner Shelly commented briefly on Green Golf payout; Mr. Ottinger referred to

language in deed in escrow agreement.

Commissioner Kurey questioned dates in future grant of easement agreement; Mr.

Ottinger stated dates will be revised to be consistent with construction schedule.

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved approval of first reading of Ordinance 514 - Purchase Sale

Agreement 1501 Indian Rocks Rd; seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.

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.)

Lil Cromer-Resident-Expressed thanks for relocating flags in auditorium.

CONSENT AGENDA

17-0097

2017 Budget Calendar

JP Murphy-Assistant Town Manager-Stated hearings fall on regularly scheduled

meetings; MMP to be set at July meeting.

GENERAL AGENDA

17-0044

Discussion of Budget Priorities

Mr. Maxwell stated there are a few items to be discussed regarding upcoming budget

year; Finance and Infrastructure Boards have met regarding capital improvement

priorities; provided detail of priority list approved by boards; discussed related fund

balances and reserve.

Mr. Murphy commented on ad valorum proceeds; staff seeking direction on any

priorities for budgeting.

Cathy DeKarz-Management Analyst-Discussed letter being sent to residents upon

approval of capital improvement plan; will also be uploaded to website; seeking any

commission input.

Commissioners Kurey and Shelly in support of plan two and letter; Mayor Katica

commented on past administration failure to save for projects.

Nancy Hartshorne-Resident-Commented on Hallett Park and advisory board

recommendations.

Mr. Murphy discussed Finance and Infrastructure Board's recommendations; both to be

used for consideration.

Ms. DeKarz discussed town logo and branding; current lack of standards; provided

options and cost implications; project to be done in phases; seeking direction as to how

the commission would like to proceed; staff suggests a single image.

Discussion ensued regarding future purchasing and logo needs.

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt made a motion that we go with the option B, which is the two seagulls

and the sunset with the blue water as our moving forward logo; seconded by Commissioner

Shelly.

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

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Aye:

17-0081

Discussion of Advisory Boards

Mr. Maxwell commented on Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals; functions of

board went away around 2000 when state passed legislation identifying PCCLB as

appellate for building official decisions; recommends not renewing board and disbanding;

Commission consensus.

Mr. Murphy recommends closing nominations for boards where there will be no

changes in membership.

Commissioner Kurey has not yet spoken with Historic Preservation Board members;

staff will assist in process.

Regarding Finance Board:

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved approval to close the Finance Board nominations; seconded by

Commissioner Wilkinson.

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

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Regarding Infrastructure Board:

Commissioner Kurey moved that Joe Oder be nominated for the Infrastructure Board;

seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.

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

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Mr. Murphy commented on Park and Tree and Recreation Board possibly combining;

seeks commission input. Commissioner Shelly suggests keeping as is and change over

next year; members to be set for one year terms.

Regarding Park and Tree Board:

Commissioner Shelly moved to replace Robert Ahlf by nominating Nancy Hartshorne and to

replace Kurt Steinmann by asking Lil Cromer if she'd be willing to be on the Park and Tree

Board; seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.

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

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Aye:

Commissioner Shelly moved to close the nominations for Park and Tree; seconded by Deputy

Mayor Rettstatt.

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

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Regarding Planning and Zoning Board:

Commissioner Shelly moved to close the nominiations; seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.

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

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Aye:

Regarding Recreation Board:

Commissioner Wilkinson moved to nominate Sara Borger to fill the vacant seat; seconded by

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt. Nominations closed.

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

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Aye:

Infraststructure Board and Historic Preservation Board allowed to continue their term until

June 20th.

Commissioner Shelly moved; seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.

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

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Drinking Water Week Proclamation 2017

Mr. Murphy read into record.

Commissioner Shelly moved approval of recognition of Drinking Water Week; seconded by

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.

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

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Proclaiming May 7-13 as Municipal Clerk's Week

Mr. Murphy read into record.

Commissioner Shelly moved approval of Municipal Clerk's Week; seconded by Deputy Mayor

Rettstatt.

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

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Confirmation of Director of Support Services (Finance) Department

Stefan Massol provided brief comments; welcomed back by the Commission.

Commissioner Kurey moved approval of the confirmation of Stefan Massol as Director of

Support Services; seconded by Commissioner Shelly.

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

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Resolution 2017-08 Designating the List of Authorized Signers

Mr. Murphy stated list is for designation of signers; two signers required for remittance

checks.

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved approval of Resolution 2017-08; seconded by Commissioner

Wilkinson.

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

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Aye:

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT

Employee of the Month

Mr. Murphy introduced employee of the month, Curtis Hayes; provided details behind

his nomination.

17-0103

Generator Grant

Mr. Murphy discussed generator grant; seeking consensus of waiver of purchasing

policy due to time frame.

Waiver of purchashing policy for generator grant:

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved approval; seconded by Commissioner Shelly.

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

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Project Updates

Keith Bodeker-Construction Project Supervisor-Provided lighting update on Peaceful;

cape seal project on Eastleigh, Verona and Cypress completed; Osceola speed bumps

to be put back in place.

Mr. Murphy provided reminder for Special Magistrate hearing regarding vacation

rentals; also reminder for Micah's going away party.

TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT

Mr. Ottinger had nothing to report; commented briefly on appointment of new Town

Manager and Director of Support Services.

MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORT/BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mayor Katica-Commented on a phone scam; warns residents to be cautious.

Commissioner Wilkinson-Spoke on success of Golf tournament.

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt-Questioned time frame for discussing park projects;

commended Mr. Maxwell for his service.

Commissioner Shelly-Fire Chief to provide annual update on May 16th; thanked Mr.

Maxwell for his service.

Commissioner Kurey-Commended Mr. Maxwell; wished him well.

Mayor Katica provided comments regarding Mr. Maxwell's success.

Mr. Maxwell contributes success to community, staff and commission; thanked

everyone.

OTHER BUSINESS

No other business.

ADJOURNMENT

No furhter business; meeting adjourned in due form at 7:34 PM.

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved to adjourn; seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.