901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.  
Belleair, FL 33756  
Town of Belleair  
Meeting Minutes  
Town Commission  
Tuesday, August 15, 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  
Pledge led by Garrett January.  
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.  
No items.  
CITIZENS COMMENTS  
(Discussion of items not on the agenda. Each speaker will be allowed 3 minutes to speak.)  
Lil Cromer-Resident-spoke on Belleair Bee article regarding staff raises.  
JP Murphy-Town Manager-Clarified cost of living versus performance percentage  
breakdown.  
Wally Nelowet-Resident-Commented on neighbor's pool pump; not allowing pool  
pumps in setbacks.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
17-0174  
Approval of August 1, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes  
Commissioner Shelly moved approval of the consent agenda; seconded by Deputy Mayor  
Rettstatt.  
5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and  
Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Aye:  
GENERAL AGENDA  
17-0164  
Approval of Resolution 2017-16: Honoring Garrett January  
Mr. Murphy provided background information; read resolution into record.  
Commissioner Shelly made a motion to honor Garrett January's acts of service and award him  
with a ceremonial key to the Town of Belleair, Resolution 2017-16; seconded by Deputy Mayor  
Rettstatt.  
Aye: 5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and  
Deputy Mayor Kurey  
17-0165  
“Spirit of Belleair” Award Recommendation for Miss Victoria Solonina  
Mr. Murphy discussed creation of award to honor Miss Victoria; staff will move  
forward with Commission approval.  
Numerous comments made regarding Miss Victoria's community involvement;  
unanimous support for award.  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved approval of the recommendation for Miss Victoria Solonina for  
the "Spirit of Belleair" Award; seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.  
Aye: 5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and  
Deputy Mayor Kurey  
17-0175  
Temporary Off-Site Signage Discussion  
Mr. Murphy commented on prior discussions; current code doesn't allow; Planning and  
Zoning Board recommended taking no action; supreme court case ruling regarding  
regulation of content; seeking Commission input.  
David Ottinger-Town Attorney-Stated town can control design, size, location and  
frequency; cannot regulate content.  
Discussion ensued regarding current sign display practices; town sponsored versus  
private events; Town Attorney to provide model ordinance for review.  
17-0176  
Disposal of Capital Assets #2017-2  
Mr. Murphy noted most assets on list have exceeded depreciable life; to be sold on  
GovDeals.  
Brief discussion on funds to receive sale proceeds.  
Commissioner Shelly moved approval to dispose of the capital assets listed on the attached  
schedule; seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.  
Aye: 5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and  
Deputy Mayor Kurey  
17-0178  
Review of Naming Policy  
Mr. Murphy discussed draft policy provided in packets; would apply to a public facility,  
space, memorial structure and sponsorship eligible facility or equipment; seeking  
Commission input; final version to be brought back as resolution for approval.  
Consensus to move forward with policy; requested attorney review prior to finalization.  
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT  
Chief Sohl had nothing to report; reminded residents to lock their doors.  
Mr. Murphy commented briefly on website redesign; update on bluff cutting options, will  
provide more information during budget process.  
TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT  
Mr. Ottinger commented on county bid awards related to storm debris removal  
contractors and monitors.  
MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORT/BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS  
Commissioner Wilkinson-Recreation Board didn't meet; Gracie's Big Splash successful;  
flag football starting.  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt-Boogie for Belleair September 30th, proceeds to benefit  
Belleair Recreation Center; requests staff address dead palm trees around town.  
Mayor Katica-Nothing to report.  
Commissioner Shelly-Park and Tree Board didn't meet; will be attending FLC annual  
convention.  
Commissioner Kurey-Thanked police for help with recent events; commented on size of  
private parties and town's ability to regulate.  
OTHER BUSINESS  
Budget Workshop date needs rescheduled; consensus to hold on Thursday 24th at 2:00  
PM.  
ADJOURNMENT  
No further business; meeting adjourned in due form at 6:50 PM.  
Commissiner Wilkinson moved to adjourn; seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.  
Aye: 5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and  
Deputy Mayor Kurey  
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TOWN CLERK  
APPROVED:  
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MAYOR