901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.  
Belleair, FL 33756  
Town of Belleair  
Meeting Minutes  
Town Commission  
Tuesday, May 16, 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: 4 - Mayor Gary H. Katica  
Deputy Mayor Karla Rettstatt  
Mayor Michael Wilkinson  
Deputy Mayor Tom Kurey  
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Tom Shelly  
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.  
17-0039  
Second Consideration of Development Agreement - Pelican Golf, LLC  
David Ottinger-Town Attorney-Provided overview; final construction schedule included  
as an exhibit; previously approved.  
JP Murphy-Town Manager-Confirmed construction dates as follows: phase one-golf  
course completed May 2018, grill and golf shop-second portion of phase one completed  
by Oct 2018; phase 2-larger clubhouse completed by May 2019.  
No public comments to be heard.  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved approval of second consideration of Development Agreement for  
Pelican Golf LLC; seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.  
5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and  
Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Aye:  
17-0095  
Second Reading of Ordinance 514 - Purchase Sale Agreement 1501 Indian Rocks Rd.  
Mr. Murphy-Read into record by title only; sale price is $3.8 million dollars.  
Mr. Ottinger provided commentary regarding charter requirement for sale of town  
owned property; closing to occur at a later date; commented on agreements and  
conservation easement.  
Mr. Murphy stated May 31st is last day of course operations.  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved approval of second reading of Ordinance 514 - Purchase Sale  
Agreement for 1501 Indian Rocks Rd; seconded by Commissioner Kurey.  
Aye: 5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and  
Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Commissioner Wilkinson left the meeting at 6:07 PM.  
CITIZENS COMMENTS  
(Discussion of items not on the agenda. Each speaker will be allowed 3 minutes to speak.)  
No comments to be heard.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
17-0105  
Approval of April 18, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved approval of April 18, 2017 regular meeting minutes; seconded by  
Commissioner Kurey.  
Aye: 3 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Absent: 2 - Mayor Wilkinson, and Commissioner Shelly  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, seconded by Commissioner Kurey, to approve  
the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Aye:  
2 - Mayor Wilkinson, and Commissioner Shelly  
Absent:  
17-0080  
17-0109  
17-0110  
17-0111  
Resolution 2017-09 Appointing Members to the Finance Board  
Approved as consent item.  
Resolution 2017-10 Appointing Members to the Infrastructure Board  
Approved as consent item.  
Resolution 2017-11 Appointing Members to the Park and Tree Board  
Approved as consent item.  
Resolution 2017-12 Appointing Members to the Planning and Zoning Board  
Approved as consent item.  
17-0112  
Resolution 2017-13 Appointing Members to the Recreation Board  
Approved as consent item.  
GENERAL AGENDA  
17-0108  
Delivery of Fire Report  
Shelby Willis-Largo Fire Chief-Provided overview of annual fire report; highlighted  
education within department and specialty teams; call volume increase; implementation  
of public education program; capital projects and budget.  
Discussions regarding open burning; county ban currently in effect.  
Mr. Murphy questioned response time. Ms. Willis stated typically under 5 min; also  
reminded hurricane season comming up, Largo hosting expo at library on May 26th.  
17-0091  
Commissioner Barkley and Brad Miller - PSTA Presentation  
Commissioner Joe Barkley-Belleair Bluffs Vice Mayor/Public Works  
Commissioner-Represents Belleair, Belleair Bluffs, Gulfport, Seminole, Kenneth City  
and South Pasadena on the PSTA Board of Directors; commented on electric diesel  
fleet and acquisition of two all electric buses; provided updates on organizational  
success; seeking reappointment in September.  
Brad Miller-CEO of PSTA-Discussed PSTA Board of Directors and committees;  
provided commentary on handout; discussed partnership with Uber; U-Pass program  
free to college students; shelter match program and PSTA's contributions.  
Deputy Mayor questioned ridership in Belleair; Mr. Miller will provide stats to Town  
Manager.  
Lil Cromer-Resident-Commented on Greenlight Pinellas; ridership in smaller  
neighborhoods; regional MPO.  
17-0106  
17-0107  
Adminstration of Oath of Office: Town Manager  
Mayor Katica administered the Oath of Office to JP Murphy, Town Manager.  
Adminstration of Oath of Office: Director of Support Services  
Mayor Katica administered the Oath of Office to Stefan Massol, Director of Support  
Services.  
17-0113  
Resolution 2017-14 Appointing Members to the Historic Preservation Board  
Mr. Murphy read into record by title only; one seat to fill on the board.  
Town Clerk stated two individuals expressed interest in serving; those individuals are:  
Cay Ludden and Scott Rogers.  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt nominated Cay Ludden; seconded by Commissioner Kurey.  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved to close nominations; seconded by Commissioner Kurey.  
3 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Aye:  
Absent: 2 - Mayor Wilkinson, and Commissioner Shelly  
17-0061  
National Public Works Week Proclamation 2017  
Keith Bodeker-Construction Project Supervisor-Read into record.  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved approval of National Public Works Week Proclamation 2017;  
seconded by Commissioner Kurey.  
Aye: 3 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Absent: 2 - Mayor Wilkinson, and Commissioner Shelly  
'17-0057  
Bluff Edge Maintenance  
Eric Wahlbeck-Director of Parks and Recreation-Stated master landscape plan  
specifies how to cut; instability of edge prohibits cut detailed in plan. Provided  
recommendations/options as follows: #1-do nothing, #2-repeat cutting practice as  
previously done, #3-contract with a reach mower, but debris cannot be removed,  
#4-similar to 2, have contractor cut 5-8 ft. and remove debris.  
Mr. Murphy recommends taking least intrusive approach; Mr. Wahlbeck suggests  
option 3 or 4.  
Nancy Hartshorne-Resident-Commented on cutting as little as possible.  
Discussion ensued regarding options; potential equipment purchase and additional uses.  
Ms. Hartshorne commented on previous Commission actions regarding master  
landscape plan.  
Commissioner Kurey moved recommendation of option 3, the purchase of the reach cut for a  
price not to exceed $11,000.00; seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.  
3 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
2 - Mayor Wilkinson, and Commissioner Shelly  
Aye:  
Absent:  
17-0100  
Discussion of temporary off-site realtor signs  
Mr. Murphy discussed supreme court case regarding prohibition of signs; further  
research required to ensure any Commission action would be in compliance with ruling.  
General Oder-Resident-Discussed his recent open house and directional signs not  
allowed per code; requests allowing directional signs for open houses to be allowed for  
4 hours.  
Deputy Mayor commented on taking issue to Planning and Zoning Board.  
Mr. Murphy in agreement with Planning and Zoning review; item will be sent to board.  
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT  
Mr. Murphy stated Police Department is looking for cruiser; due to order timelines,  
seeking approval to order vehicle this year so it will be ready for service beginning next  
fiscal year. Commission consensus to order. Provided reminder of upcoming Special  
Magistrate hearing regarding short term rentals.  
Mr. Bodeker provided update on capital projects. Oleander/Pinellas/Ponce project is in  
design revisions, hoping to advertise bid in June. Also commented on Harolds Lake  
dredging plan revision meeting coming up; anticipating 60% plan sumittals for Palmetto  
Rd. in the next few weeks.  
Mr. Murphy provided reminder for employee appreciation night.  
17-0117  
Introducing the Belleair News Network (BNN)  
Cathy DeKarz-Management Anylst-Discussed internal staff communications project.  
Discussion of traffic circle  
(Commented on in Mayor and Commissioners' Report)  
TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT  
Mr. Ottinger had nothing to report.  
MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORT/BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS  
Mayor Katica had nothing to report.  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt had nothing to report.  
Commissioner Kurey-Commented Cathy on work with communications; questioned  
traffice circle item.  
Mr. Murphy stated strips around traffic circle removed at request of residents; staff will  
put on agenda for anohter meeting.  
OTHER BUSINESS  
No other business.  
ADJOURNMENT  
No further business; meeting adjourned in due form at 7:16 PM.  
Commissioner Kurey moved to adjourn; seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.  
3 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
2 - Mayor Wilkinson, and Commissioner Shelly  
Aye:  
Absent:  
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TOWN CLERK  
APPROVED:  
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MAYOR