901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.

Belleair, FL 33756

Town of Belleair

Meeting Minutes

Town Commission

Wednesday, November 8, 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 6:02 PM with Mayor Gary H. Katica presiding.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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.

17-0187

Variance request for 8 South Pine Cirle(dock)

Mr. Murphy stated applicant requesting approval for construction of proposed boat lift

to encroach outside the center 1/3 of the property line on the east side by 12'4" resulting

in a 29'8" ft side yard setback; provided brief overview of property and current

conditions.

Town Clerk swore in those wishing to speak.

No exparte communications expressed by the Commission.

Doug Birch-Applicant-Provided details of his request; stated there is no other location to

place boat.

Mr. Murphy advised that the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval by

vote of 5-1.

No public comments to be heard.

Commissioner Shelly moved approval of the variance for 8 South Pine Circle; seconded by

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.

5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Aye:

17-0229

First Reading of Ordinance 516 - Amending the Police Pension

Mr. Murphy stated ordinance amends plan language to align with state law and recent

treasusry regulations; opt-out option for Chief of Police.

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved approval of first reading of Ordinance 516 amending the police

pension; seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.

Aye: 5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and

Deputy Mayor Kurey

CITIZENS COMMENTS

(Discussion of items not on the agenda. Each speaker will be allowed 3 minutes to speak.)

Lil Cromer-Resident-Commented on town logo and possible change discussed at past

meeting.

Mr. Murphy commented on quality of image; new artwork needs and associated costs;

opportunity to revisit item once cost estimate is done.

CONSENT AGENDA

17-0234

Approval of October 17, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes

Commissioner Shelly moved approval of the consent agenda; seconded by Commissioner

Wilkinson.

Aye: 5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and

Deputy Mayor Kurey

GENERAL AGENDA

17-0217

Best of Belleair Community Award and Proclamation: Belleair Country Club

Mr. Murphy thanked Belleair Country Club for their assistance to first responders and

residents during Hurricane Irma; read proclamation for the record.

17-0218

Best of Belleair Community Award and Proclamation: Belleair Market

Mr. Murphy expressed thanks to Belleair Market for their community support during

Hurricane Irma; read proclamation for the record.

Meeting went into recess at 6:16 PM for photos to be taken with award recipients.

Meeting reconvened at 6:19 PM.

17-0233

Award of RFP ADM17-1: Architectural/Historical Inventory Update

Cathy DeKarz-Management Analyst-Review committee recommends awarding bid to

JMT; provided brief background on company; contract to be signed pending approval.

Also discussed was the process for assessing properties/eligible structures; resident

interviews to be done as well.

Commissioner Shelly made a motion to award ADM17-1: Architectural/Historical Inventory

Update to Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.

Aye: 5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and

Deputy Mayor Kurey

17-0220

Resolution 2017-29 - Calling for Regular Municipal Election

Mr. Murphy stated this is the resolution calling for the election and setting candidate

qualifying dates; read by title for the record.

Commissioner Shelly moved approval of Resolution 2017-29; seconded by Deputy Mayor

Rettstatt.

5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and

Deputy Mayor Kurey

Aye:

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT

Mr. Murphy stated the Penny for Pinellas has passed; Veteran's event in Hunter Park

on Friday November 10th; Haz-to-go collection on December 9th from 10:00 AM to

1:00 PM; employee holiday party is December 22nd.

Mayor Katica invited Commissioners and Department Heads to attend Mayor's Council

Holiday Luncheon.

TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT

Campbell McLean-Acting Town Attorney-Nothing to report.

MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORT/BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

Commissioner Kurey-Nothing to reoport.

Commissinoer Shelly-Park and Tree Board meeting cancelled.

Mayor Katica-Spoke with Mayor Kriseman; he won the St. Petersburg Mayoral

Election.

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt-Thanked staff for solid waste schedule magnet being

distributed to residents; commended park staff on preparation of Hunter Park for

veteran's event.

Commissioner Wilkinson-Recreation Board has not met; flag football ending; socks

being collected by Teen Council for donations; food items being collected for Adopt a

Family; commended staff again on clean up efforts from Hurricane Irma.

OTHER BUSINESS

No other business.

ADJOURNMENT