901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.  
Belleair, FL 33756  
Town of Belleair  
Meeting Minutes  
Town Commission  
Tuesday, September 19, 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 Katica presiding.  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
COMMISSIONER ROLL CALL  
Present: 4 - Mayor Gary H. Katica  
Deputy Mayor Karla Rettstatt  
Mayor Michael Wilkinson  
Commissioner Tom Shelly  
Absent: 1 - 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.  
17-0193  
Approval of Resolution 2017-19, Adopting the millage rate for fiscal year 2017-2018.  
JP Murphy-Town Manager-Stated second and final TRIM hearing; provided high level  
overview; staff recommends approving millage at 5.9257 which is 5.87% higher than  
rollback rate; available for questions.  
No public comments were made.  
Mr. Murphy read resolution into record by title only.  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved approval of Resolution 2017-19, adopting the millage rate for  
fiscal year 2017-2018; seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt amended her previous motion as follows: move to approve Resolution  
2017-19, adopting the millage rate of 5.9257 for fiscal year 2017-2018, which is 5.87%  
greater than the rollback rate; seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.  
4 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, and Commissioner Shelly  
1 - Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Aye:  
Absent:  
17-0194  
Second Budget Hearing - Approval of Resolution 2017-20, Adopting the Fiscal Year  
2017-2018 Town Budget  
Mr. Murphy stated seconded budget hearing; minor adjustment due to hurricane  
expenses.  
No citizen comments were made.  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatted moved approval of the budget presented by staff as amended; seconded  
by Commissioner Wilkinson.  
No further discussion; no citizen comments to be heard.  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved approval of Resolution 2017-20 adopting the fiscal year  
2017-2018 operating and capital budget as proposed; seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.  
Aye: 4 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, and Commissioner Shelly  
1 - Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Absent:  
17-0199  
Variance request for 8 South Pine Cirle(dock)  
Mr. Murphy stated Planning and Zoning Board meeting not held due to hurricane; will  
reschedule both meetings.  
Consensus to table.  
CITIZENS COMMENTS  
(Discussion of items not on the agenda. Each speaker will be allowed 3 minutes to speak.)  
Nancy Hartshorne-Resident-Commented on noise from generators during storm.  
Dan Hartshorne-Resident-Spoke on noise from generators; possible regulation.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
No items.  
GENERAL AGENDA  
17-0196  
Approval of Resolution 2017-21 - Rescinding Resolution 2017-17 State of Emergency  
Declaration  
Mr. Murphy stated resolution recinds state of emergency; no longer necessary.  
Commissioner Shelly moved approval of Resolution 2017-21, rescinding Resolution 2017-17  
state of emergency declaration; seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.  
4 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, and Commissioner Shelly  
1 - Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Aye:  
Absent:  
17-0198  
Approval of Resolution 2017-22 Amending the Budget FY 16/17  
Mr. Murphy provided overview; anticipates large amount to be eligible for FEMA  
reimbursement.  
Brief discussion regarding funding from reserves.  
Commissioner Shelly moved approval of Resolution 2017-22 amending fiscal year 2016-2017  
budget; seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.  
Aye: 4 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, and Commissioner Shelly  
1 - Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Absent:  
Appointment of Representative to PSTA Board of Directors  
17-0195  
Commissioner Shelly moved approval of the appointment of Commissioner Joe Barkley of  
Belleair Bluffs to the governing board of the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority as Belleair's  
joint representative; seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.  
Aye: 4 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, and Commissioner Shelly  
Absent: 1 - Deputy Mayor Kurey  
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT  
Mr. Murphy announced August employees of the month: Joe Miller, Megan Cox and  
Kelly Flowers. Provided update on Hurricane Irma event timeline and staff response;  
no buildings with major damage; debris removal to continue; thanked private  
partnerships for donations and cooperation during storm; communications efforts  
discussed.  
Brief discussions regarding representatives from Duke and Generac to give  
presentations at an upcoming meeting.  
Cathy DeKarz-Management Analyst-Commented briefly on communications efforts.  
Discussion on notice to special needs and elderly residents regarding registration  
process.  
Mr. Murphy suggested moving or canceling November 7th meeting due to election day;  
consensus to tentativelly set for November 8th, cancelling if not needed. Received  
request for domestic violence month proclamation; consensus to add to October agenda;  
opening on Planning and Zoning Board.  
Commissioner Kurey unable to attend meeting; Mr. Murphy read his comments  
commending staff during Hurricane Irma into record; proposing proclamation and  
awards to private partners for their donations.  
TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT  
David Ottinger-Town Attorney-No pending legal issues; commended staff regarding  
storm response.  
MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORT/BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS  
Mayor Katica-Commented on generators and noise; Ms. Hartshorne spoke on  
experience with generators during storm.  
Commissioner Wilkinson-Recreation Board didn't meet; upcoming sport leagues;  
thanked staff for response during storm.  
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt-BCF invites all employees to attend Boogie for Belleair event;  
commented on reviewing tree policy and power lines; requesting price on underground  
power.  
Commissioner Shelly-Commented on material requirements for new utility poles;  
suggests holding an event thanking first responders.  
Commissioner Kurey-Not in attendance. (Comments read into record under Town  
Manager section)  
OTHER BUSINESS  
ADJOURNMENT  
Mr. Murphy questioned whether to proceed with Commissioner Kurey's letter  
recommendation; consensus to move forward.  
No further business; meeting adjourned in due form at 7:02 PM  
Commissioner Wilkinson moved to adjourn.  
Aye: 4 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, and Commissioner Shelly  
Absent: 1 - Deputy Mayor Kurey  
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TOWN CLERK  
APPROVED:  
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MAYOR