901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.  
Belleair, FL 33756  
Town of Belleair  
Meeting Minutes  
Town Commission  
Tuesday, July 18, 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 6:01 PM with Mayor Gary H. Katica presiding.  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
COMMISSIONER ROLL CALL  
Present: 4 - Mayor Gary H. Katica  
Deputy Mayor Karla Rettstatt  
Commissioner Tom Shelly  
Deputy Mayor Tom Kurey  
Absent: 1 - Mayor Michael Wilkinson  
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.  
17-0041  
Second Reading of Ordinance 510 - Coastal Management - Comprehensive Plan  
Amendment  
JP Murphy-Town Manager-Read into record by title only.  
Luis Serna-Calvin, Giordano &Associates-Provided brief overview regarding transmittal  
to state; recommended adoption.  
Commissioner Shelly moved approval of Ordinance 510, Coastal Management, Comprehensive  
Plan on second reading; seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.   
4 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Commissioner Shelly, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
1 - Mayor Wilkinson  
Aye:  
Absent:  
17-0043  
Second Reading of Ordinance 511 - Mobility Management - Comprehensive Plan  
Amendment  
Mr. Murphy read into record by title only; Mr. Serna recommended adoption.  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved approval of second reading of Ordinance 511, Mobility  
Management, Comprehensive Plan Amendment; seconded by Commissioner Shelly.  
4 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Commissioner Shelly, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Aye:  
Absent: 1 - Mayor Wilkinson  
17-0093  
Second Reading of Ordinance 512 - Mobility Management - Land Development Code  
Mr. Murphy read into record by title only; Mr. Serna had no additional comments.  
Commissioner Shelly moved approval of Ordinance 512 on second reading; seconded by  
Commissioner Kurey.  
4 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Commissioner Shelly, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Aye:  
Absent: 1 - Mayor Wilkinson  
17-0158  
First Reading of Ordinance 515 - Advanced Wireless Communications Infrastructure  
Mr. Murphy read into record by title only; provided comments on HB 687; discussed  
collocation versus new pole installation; detailed equipment and provided photos.  
Dan Hartshorne-Resident-Asked questions relating to equipment locations.  
David Ottinger-Town Attorney-Noted law preempts regulations regarding collocation;  
town can place reasonable restrictions on new poles relating to placement, design and  
size.  
Nancy Hartshorne-Resident-Questioned current number of poles available for  
collocation.  
Lil Cromer-Resident-Questioned why equipment must be on poles; commented on limit  
on dollar amount.  
Mayor Katica commented on concerns with radiation.  
Brief discussion ensued regarding ability to deny; providing as many restrictions as  
possible; permitting process required.  
Mr. Hartshorne spoke on effects to property values; making process difficult.  
Mr. Murphy stated staff is working on identifying sites with the least amount of impact  
and offering incentives; will meet with Pinellas County; design and shielding standards  
to be addressed in ordinace for second reading.  
Commissioner Shelly moved approval of Ordinance 515 on first reading; seconded by Deputy  
Mayor Rettstatt.  
3 - Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Commissioner Shelly, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Aye:  
Nay:  
1 - Mayor Katica  
1 - Mayor Wilkinson  
Absent:  
CITIZENS COMMENTS  
(Discussion of items not on the agenda. Each speaker will be allowed 3 minutes to speak.)  
Ms. Hartshorne-Requested clarification on the vote (Ord 515); Mr. Murphy provided  
resoponse.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
17-0150  
Approval of June 20, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes  
Commissioner Shelly moved approval of the consent agenda; seconded by Deputy Mayor  
Rettstatt.  
Aye: 4 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Commissioner Shelly, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Absent: 1 - Mayor Wilkinson  
GENERAL AGENDA  
17-0153  
Pinellas County Sheriff Ofice and Town of Belleair Annual Agreement Contract  
Mr. Murphy briefly discussed contract; annual agreement with the sheriff's department  
for services.  
Commissioner Shelly noted increase of $1,328.00 from last year; total cost is  
$23,740.00.  
Commissioner Shelly moved approval of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office contract;  
seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.  
Aye: 4 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Commissioner Shelly, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Absent: 1 - Mayor Wilkinson  
17-0155  
Consideration of Interlocal Agreement for Street Sweeping Services with the City of  
Largo.  
Mr. Murphy stated contract is a renewal of current agreement with Largo;  
recommends approval.  
Brief discussion regarding notification to residents when street sweeping is to occur.  
Commissioner Shelly moved approval of the interlocal agreement with the City of Largo to  
provide street sweeping services; seconded by Commissioner Kurey.  
4 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Commissioner Shelly, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
1 - Mayor Wilkinson  
Aye:  
Absent:  
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT  
Mr. Murphy stated the town recieved a $50,000.00 grant to conduct a historical survey;  
seeking consensus to get started; Commission in agreement to begin now.  
Provided brief update on Harold's Lake.  
TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT  
Mr. Ottinger commented on dispute with Bayview/Manatee project contractor;  
settlement reached.  
MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORT/BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt-Planning and Zoning Board met and discussed real estate  
signage but voted against any changes.  
Mr. Murphy provided further details; seeking Commission input if they wish to move  
forward; Commission consensus to add to a future agenda upon receipt of report from  
board Chairman.  
Deputy Mayor also commented on upcoming Boogie for Belleair; fire department  
practicing on golf course building prior to demolition.  
Mayor Katica-Nothing to report.  
Commissioner Shelly-Will not be in attendance at the first August meeting; Park and  
Tree board did not meet.  
Commissioner Kurey-Commented on good feedback from infrastructure letter sent to  
residents.  
Commissioner Wilkinson-Not in attendance.  
OTHER BUSINESS  
No other business.  
ADJOURNMENT  
No further business; meeting adjourned in due form at 6:47 PM.  
Commissioner Shelly moved to adjorn; seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.  
4 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Commissioner Shelly, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
1 - Mayor Wilkinson  
Aye:  
Absent:  
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TOWN CLERK  
APPROVED:  
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MAYOR