901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.  
Belleair, FL 33756  
Town of Belleair  
Meeting Minutes  
Town Commission  
Tuesday, August 1, 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 Deputy Mayor Karla Rettstatt presiding.  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
COMMISSIONER ROLL CALL  
Present: 3 - Deputy Mayor Karla Rettstatt  
Mayor Michael Wilkinson  
Deputy Mayor Tom Kurey  
Absent: 2 - Mayor Gary H. Katica  
Commissioner Tom Shelly  
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS  
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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.  
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  
17-0170  
Approval of July 18, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes  
Commissioner Kurey moved approval; seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.  
3 - Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Aye:  
2 - Mayor Katica, and Commissioner Shelly  
Absent:  
GENERAL AGENDA  
17-0157  
Resolution 2017-15: Amending the Budget  
JP Murphy-Town Manager-Provided overview of request; discussed individual fund  
transfers; staff looking for additional savings for the upcoming fiscal year; addressed  
questions related to salary expenses.  
Discussion ensued regarding reducing the amount of reserve transfer; Mr. Murphy  
suggested tabling while Stefan Massol-Finance Director-makes amendments.  
Commissioner Wilkinson moved to table the budget amendment; seconded by Commissioner  
Kurey.  
Aye: 3 - Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Absent: 2 - Mayor Katica, and Commissioner Shelly  
17-0156  
Setting of the Maximum Millage Preliminary Rate  
Mr. Murphy recommends retaining current millage of 5.9257; awaiting outcome of  
referendum items in November election; currently no staff salary increases in budget;  
commented on ad valorem levy percentages across county.  
David Ottinger-Town Attorney-Commented on projected taxable values and  
percentages.  
Discussion ensued regarding percentages; costs of including increases for employees;  
consensus to hold a budget workshop.  
Mr. Murphy discussed capital projects; interfund transfers and fund balances; revenue  
impacts relating to referendum items and JMC project.  
Discussions relating to staffing; fees charged for special events; millage dedicated to  
infrastructure; evaluating ways to increase current revenue sources.  
Mr. Murphy stated budget type will be changing to a programmatic style versus current  
line item.  
Commissioner Wilkinson moved to set the maximum millage preliminary rate for fiscal year  
2017/2018 as 5.9257 mills; seconded by Commissioner Kurey.  
Aye: 3 - Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
2 - Mayor Katica, and Commissioner Shelly  
Absent:  
17-0157  
Resolution 2017-15: Amending the Budget  
Stefan Massol-Director of Support Services-Discussed line item amendments made to  
reduce reserve balance transfer.  
Commissioner Kurey moved approval of Resolution 2017-15 amending the budget, as  
attached, as amended; seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.  
3 - Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
2 - Mayor Katica, and Commissioner Shelly  
Aye:  
Absent:  
17-0171  
Consideration of ABM Letter of Intent  
Mr. Murphy introduced Rob Duncan and Dan Kline from ABM; company looks for  
efficiencies in energy savings; Finance Board recommended signing letter of intent.  
Rob Duncan-ABM-Provided company overview; cited examples of areas where  
improvements could be made; savings guaranteed per Florida statute; commented on  
criteria outlined in letter of intent; performance guarantee.  
Mr. Murphy recommends moving forward.  
Discussion regarding deliverables. Mr. Duncan provided details; listing of  
recommended enhancements and associated costs for implementation will be provided.  
Commissioner Wilkinson made a motion that the Town enters into a letter of intent with ABM;  
seconded by Commissioner Kurey.  
Aye: 3 - Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
2 - Mayor Katica, and Commissioner Shelly  
Absent:  
17-0166  
Communications Policy and Plan Drafts Review  
Mr. Murphy discussed current status of communications; policy and procedure  
components.  
Cathy DeKarz-Management Analyst-Discussed policy and related performance  
measures; addressed communications plan and establishment of a communications  
team; events broken into tiers.  
Mr. Murphy stated procedure sets general rules and expectations; seeking Commission  
input on process so far; additional policies for social media and See Click Fix to be  
drafted.  
Discussion regarding use of See Click Fix; upcoming marketing campaign.  
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT  
Mr. Murphy commented on meeting with SWFWMD regarding erosion on the bluff and  
cooperative funding opportunities. Also discussed Pinellas/Ponce project and related  
code section regarding tree-lined streets; public meeting to be held regarding available  
options.  
TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT  
Mr. Ottinger-Upcoming second reading of Ord 515; another Special Magistrate hearing  
for Steinmann AirBnb case.  
Bill Sohl-Chief of Police-Seven vehicle burglaries to unlocked vehicles in the last week;  
stressed importance of locking vehicles; Steinmann AirBnb issue is being monitored.  
Discussion regarding unlocked vehicles.  
MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORT/BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt-Commented on Commissioner Shelly receiving Home Rule  
Hero award.  
Commisioner Kurey-Historic Preservation Board met and discussed survey to be done;  
board also discussed lighting district and style of poles.  
Mr. Murphy provided further details regarding board discussions.  
Commissioner Wilkinson-Recreation board hasn't meet; Gracie's big splash coming up,  
volunteers needed; contratulated Rick Doyle for receiving employee of the month;  
thanked staff for successful Haz-To-Go event  
OTHER BUSINESS  
ADJOURNMENT  
No other business.  
No further business; meeting adjourned in due form at 7:51 PM.  
Commissioner Wilkinson moved to adjourn; seconded by Commissioner Kurey.  
Aye: 3 - Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Absent: 2 - Mayor Katica, and Commissioner Shelly  
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TOWN CLERK  
APPROVED:  
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MAYOR