901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.

Belleair, FL 33756

Town of Belleair

Meeting Minutes

Town Commission

Tuesday, November 21, 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

COMMISSIONER ROLL CALL

Present: 3 - Mayor Gary H. Katica

Deputy Mayor Karla Rettstatt

Commissioner Tom Shelly

Absent: 2 - Mayor Michael Wilkinson

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.

17-0246

1466 Orange Avenue: Special Certificate of Appropriateness

JP Murphy briefly discussed SCA process; Historic Preservation Board has heard item.

Cathy DeKarz-Management Analyst-Provided property information; discussed

proposed additions and renovations; Historic Preservation Board has unanimously

approved; provided planner's comments regarding request, meets Secretary of the

Interior's standards; read Commissioner Kurey's email supporting approval for the

record.

Patricia Irwin-Applicant-Was sworn in by Town Clerk; provided comments regarding

her ownership of the home; already seeing positive impacts in neighborhood; previously

renovated fireplace.

No exparte communications by the Commission.

No public comments to be heard.

Ms. Irwin addressed questions related to current laundry room space.

Commissioner Shelly moved approval of the submitted Special Certificate of Appropriateness

for 1466 Orange Ave for the improvements submitted; seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.

3 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, and Commissioner Shelly

Aye:

Absent: 2 - Mayor Wilkinson, and Deputy Mayor Kurey

17-0253

17-0254

1466 Orange Avenue: Historic Tax Abatement Discussion

Mr. Murphy stated property owner interested in tax abatement process once

constrcution is complete; Commission consensus for Town Manager to negotiate a

covenant to bring forward for approval.

Second Reading of Ordinance 516 - Amending the Police Pension

Mr. Murphy read into record by title only.

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved approval of second reading of Ordinance 516 amending the

police pension; seconded by Commissioner Shelly.

3 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, and Commissioner Shelly

Aye:

Absent: 2 - Mayor Wilkinson, and Deputy Mayor Kurey

CITIZENS COMMENTS

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

No comments to be heard.

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved approval of the consent agenda; seconded by Commissioner

Shelly.

Aye: 3 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, and Commissioner Shelly

Absent: 2 - Mayor Wilkinson, and Deputy Mayor Kurey

17-0247

17-0249

Approval of November 8, 2017 Special Meeting/Audit Committee Minutes and

November 8, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes

(approved as part of consent agenda)

Disposal of Capital Assets #2017-3

(approved as part of consent agenda)

GENERAL AGENDA

17-0203

Whit Blanton-Director, Forward Pinellas-Presentation

Commissioner Shelly introduced Whit Blanton, Executive Director of Forward Pinellas,

Lari Johnson, Vice Mayor of City of South Pasadena and Ken Jacobs, Transportation

Division Director of Pinellas County.

Ms. Johnson-Town's representative with Forward Pinellas-Represents the six inland

communities; briefly discussed agency; provided contact information.

Mr. Blanton-Provided status update on Complete Streets Project which addressed

safety related to pedestrian transit on West Bay Dr.

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt expressed concerns with the addition of bike lanes in a high

traffic area.

Commissioner Shelly expressed concerns with safe transit from trail to beaches.

Mayor Katica commented on being future minded when addressing this issue.

Resolution 2017-30 Final Budget Amendment FY 2016-17

17-0251

Stefan Massol-Director of Support Services-Discussed additional personnel expenses

related to Hurricane Irma overtime; this is final amendment for 2016-2017 fiscal year.

Commissioner Shelly moved approval of Resolution 2017-30 amending fiscal year budget

2016-2017; seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.

Aye: 3 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, and Commissioner Shelly

Absent: 2 - Mayor Wilkinson, and Deputy Mayor Kurey

17-0248

Award of Bid for Harold's Lake Sediment Removal

Mr. Massol stated 1,500 cubic yards of sediment to be removed; staff recommends

lowest responsive bidder which is Gator Dredging at $162,965.

Discussion ensued regarding cost sharing maintenance with Bayshore Condos and

Belleair Country Club; Mr. Murphy and Town Attorney will investigate options.

Commissioner Shelly moved to award the bid for Harold's Lake sediment removal to Gator

Dredging in the amount of $162,965; seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.

Aye: 3 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, and Commissioner Shelly

2 - Mayor Wilkinson, and Deputy Mayor Kurey

Absent:

17-0250

FY 2017-18 Renewal of contract for Auditor

Mr. Massol briefly discussed the renewal of the contract; previously approved by Audit

Committee.

Commissioner Shelly moved to renew the contract with Davidson, Jamieson and Cristini, PL to

provide external audit services for FY 2017-18 as in the attached engagement letter; seconded

by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.

3 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, and Commissioner Shelly

2 - Mayor Wilkinson, and Deputy Mayor Kurey

Aye:

Absent:

17-0252

Capital equipment purchases for FY 2017-18 in Public Works

Mr. Massol discussed capital equipment needing replaced; Mr. Murphy added that

recreation donation money will be used toward purchase of the reel mower; mower

enables higher service level standard for field maintenance.

Commissioner Shelly moved to approve the proposed purchases of a vacuum jetter trailer and a

new reel mower; seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.

Aye: 3 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, and Commissioner Shelly

2 - Mayor Wilkinson, and Deputy Mayor Kurey

Absent:

17-0255

Approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Pinellas County and NPDES MS4

Co-Permittees for Joint Control of Pollutants within Pinellas County

Mr. Murphy stated item is a renewal relating to MS4 permitting.

Commissioner Shelly moved approval of the interlocal agreement between Pinellas County and

NPDES MS4 co-permittees for joint control of pollutants within Pinellas County; seconded by

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.

3 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, and Commissioner Shelly

Aye:

Absent: 2 - Mayor Wilkinson, and Deputy Mayor Kurey

17-0256

Approval of First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Pinellas County

and NPDES MS4 Co-Permittees for water quality and biological monitoring.

Commissioner Shelly moved approval of first amendment to the interlocal agreement between

Pinellas County and NPDES MS4 co-permittees for water quality and biological monitoring;

seconded by Deputy Mayor Rettstatt.

Aye: 3 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, and Commissioner Shelly

Absent: 2 - Mayor Wilkinson, and Deputy Mayor Kurey

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT

Mr. Murphy had nothing to report; questioned wether to cancel December 19th

meeting; Comission consensus to cancel.

TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT

David Ottinger-Town Attorney-Nothing to report; qualifying period for spring election is

December 1-19.

MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORT/BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mayor Katica-Nothing to report.

Deputy Mayor Rettstatt-Thanked those who attended veterans' event.

Commissioner Shelly-Nothing to report.

Commissioners Wilkinson and Kurey not in attendance.

OTHER BUSINESS

No other business.