901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.  
Belleair, FL 33756  
Town of Belleair  
Meeting Minutes  
Finance Board  
Thursday, May 18, 2017  
4:00 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 4:00 PM with Chairman Olson presiding.  
ROLL CALL  
Present 2 - Ernest Whittle, and Chairman Kevin Piccarreto  
Absent 1 - John Hail  
CITIZENS COMMENTS  
No comments to be heard.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
None available to approve.  
GENERAL AGENDA  
17-0114  
Introduction of Finance Staff: Doug Speta & Stefan Massol  
JP Murphy-Town Manager-Stated Mr. Speta is at a training and will be introduced at  
another meeting; provided his background and experience; title is Assistant Finance  
Director. Stefan Massol welcomed back as Director of Support Services; will be staff  
member appointed to board.  
17-0115  
Preliminary Fiscal Year 2017-18 Budget Discussion  
Mr. Murphy commented on upcoming Penny for Pinellas and Homestead Exemption  
referendum items; discussed potential effects on ad valorem proceeds related to these  
items.  
Discussion ensued regarding Penny for Pinellas timeline; importance to town; public  
outreach opportunities and limitations.  
Mr. Murphy discussed revenues; reviewing programs and setting priorities if cuts are  
needed; currently engaging departments and looking at expenditures; looking at current  
allocation method as is; goal to increase grant funding opportunities organization wide.  
Expenditures discussed; recommendation to retain millage and set MMP at current rate.  
Also stated that increased revenue to come in for hotel development and golf course  
renovation; seeking input from board regarding any items to address prior to budget  
cycle.  
Mayor Katica commented on pay increases for employees; Mr. Murphy stated COLA  
for south region is 2.4%, will provide information on cost.  
Discussions ensued regarding revenue received from golf course permitting fees and  
taxes; recycling to be handled in house.  
Stefan Massol-Director of Support Services-Provided specifics on building permit  
revenues received from golf course; Ashley Bernal provided estimated tax revenue.  
OTHER BUSINESS  
Mr. Murphy provided golf course update; development plan approved; closing date not  
yet set; potential to charge for reclaimed water.  
Board discussion ensued regarding conservation easement and restrictions; legal  
limitations on restricting property.  
The Board expressed concerns and dissatisfaction with the process of placing  
restrictions on property and time involved.  
COMMISSION ADVISOR REPORT  
Mayor Katica had nothing to report.  
Christine Torok-Town Clerk-Provided upcoming meeting dates for the board are June  
15th, July 20th and August 17th; Mr. Piccarreto is unable to attend the July meeting.  
ADJOURNMENT  
APPROVED:  
No further business; meeting adjouirned in due form at 4:52 PM.  
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Chairman