901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.  
Belleair, FL 33756  
Town of Belleair  
Meeting Minutes  
Special Meeting  
Wednesday, November 8, 2017  
5:30 PM  
Town Hall  
Audit Committee  
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 5:31 PM with Mayor Gary H. Katica presiding.  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Pledge to be done prior to Commission Meeting.  
COMMISSIONER ROLL CALL  
Present 3 - Mayor Michael Wilkinson, Commissioner Tom Shelly, and Deputy Mayor Tom Kurey  
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING  
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.  
CITIZENS COMMENTS  
No comments to be heard.  
GENERAL AGENDA  
17-0239  
Acceptance of FY 2015-16 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report  
JP Murphy-Town Manager-Commented briefly; noted Richard Cristini-Town Auditor-is  
in attendance.  
Stefan Massol-Director of Support Services-Provided general overview of audit report;  
discussed various funds.  
Mr. Murphy asked if the Committee had any questions regarding the audit or process;  
noted the town has received an award for financial excellence for the past twenty eight  
years.  
Commissioner Shelly moved to accept the Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ending  
September 30, 2016; seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.  
5 - Katica, Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
Aye:  
17-0238  
Selection of Auditor for FY 2017-18  
Commissioner Kurey questioned if there is any area of concern.  
Mr. Crisitini discussed trends and compliance; commented on change in reserve fund  
amounts over the years; suggests being watchful of stock market as future is uncertain;  
housing market unpredictability.  
Commission discussion ensued regarding possible legislation limiting reserve amounts;  
benefit to having extra reserves; fund paybacks.  
Mr. Murphy stated Committee's decison regarding auditor selection would be  
recommendation to the Commission.  
Mr. Cristini provided brief history of time with town; has been the Auditor since 1985  
with various firms.  
Commissioner Kurey moved approval to select Davidson, Jamieson and Cristini to provide  
external audit services for FY 2017-18; seconded by Commissioner Shelly.  
Aye: 5 - Katica, Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
ADJOURNMENT  
No further business; meeting adjourned in due form at 5:53 PM.  
Commissioner Shelly moved to adjourn; seconded by Commissioner Kurey.   
Aye: 5 - Katica, Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and Deputy Mayor Kurey  
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TOWN CLERK  
APPROVED:  
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MAYOR