Belleair public meetings in 2022
38 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Commission
The Belleair Town Commission will conduct second readings for ordinances regarding smoking in parks and purchasing thresholds. The meeting also includes first readings for ordinances on board membership reduction and code revisions. Additionally, a variance request for parking at 905 Ponce De Leon Blvd is scheduled for a public hearing.
- Variance for parking spaces at 905 Ponce De Leon Blvd
- Second reading of Ordinance 556 banning smoking in town parks
- Second reading of Ordinance 557 regarding purchasing thresholds
- First reading of Ordinance 558 to reduce Planning and Zoning Board membership
- Special relief permit for the Clearwater Marathon and Running Festival
The Commission approved ordinances to ban smoking in town parks, adjust purchasing thresholds, and reduce Planning and Zoning Board membership. A new hourly-rate legal services agreement was approved, while a parking variance request for 905 Ponce De Leon Blvd was tabled.
- Approved Ordinance 556 banning smoking in town parks (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 557 regarding purchasing thresholds (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 558 to reduce Planning and Zoning Board membership (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 559 for Chapter 2 revisions (4-0)
- Approved updated hourly-rate legal services contract (4-0)
- Tabled variance request for parking at 905 Ponce De Leon Blvd (3-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved Consent Agenda including November 15 minutes and Clearwater Marathon permit (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will discuss the Belleair EAR update, which includes revisions to the Belleair Comprehensive Plan and changes to 163. The board will also consider approving minutes from the March 7, 2022, meeting.
- Approval of March 7, 2022, LPA Meeting Minutes
- Belleair EAR Update review
- Review of Belleair Comprehensive Plan revisions
The board approved the minutes from the March 7, 2022 meeting. Members discussed updates to the Belleair EAR and Comprehensive Plan, including data analysis and state-mandated elements, but no formal votes were taken on these items.
- Approved March 7, 2022 LPA Meeting Minutes (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Bid Opening
The Town of Belleair will conduct a public opening of bids for the W22-01 Water Treatment Plant Chemical System Improvements project. The meeting also includes an opportunity for citizens' comments.
- Public opening of bids for W22-01 Water Treatment Plant Chemical System Improvements
- Citizens comments
The town opened two electronic bids for project W22-01. No contract was awarded during the meeting; staff will consult with legal counsel on how to proceed due to the low response and price gap between bidders.
- Opened bid from Trinoa Inc for $56,473.57
- Opened bid from Guardian Equipment for $26,015.00 (noted as incomplete submittal)
Finance Board
The Finance Board will receive the FY20-21 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The board is also scheduled to review a Finance Department Assessment and approve minutes from the August 11, 2022 meeting.
- Receipt of Audit for FY20-21 (ACFR)
- Finance Department Assessment
- Approval of August 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes
The Finance Board reached a consensus to support the Town Manager's recommendation to continue a consulting relationship with Aclarian, upgrade data systems, and move to a p-card system. This recommendation will be presented to the Commission on December 6th. The board also approved the August 11, 2022 meeting minutes.
- Approved August 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes (5-0)
- Reached consensus to support recommendation for outsourcing and software upgrades
- Received FY20-21 Audit (ACFR)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Town Commission
The Town Commission will conduct first readings for ordinances regarding smoking in town parks and purchasing thresholds. The agenda also includes reviews of special relief permit requests for local events and the FY20-21 audit report.
- First reading of Ordinance 556 banning smoking in town parks
- First reading of Ordinance 557 regarding purchasing thresholds
- Special relief permit requests for holiday events and a charity golf outing
- Receipt of the FY20-21 audit report (ACFR)
- Review of RS&H origin destination and speed limit studies
The Town Commission passed the first reading of ordinances to ban smoking in town parks and update purchasing thresholds. The board also approved the FY20-21 financial audit and appointed a new member to the Planning and Zoning Board.
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 556 banning smoking in town parks (5-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 557 regarding purchasing thresholds (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including October 18 meeting minutes and two holiday event permits (5-0)
- Approved Special Relief Permit for Pelican Charity Golf Outing on Dec 10, 2022 (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved Saltmarsh draft of September 30, 2021 financial statements (5-0)
- Appointed Patricia Irwin to the Planning and Zoning and Historic Preservation Board (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Board
This meeting consists of procedural items and a general update. The board will review the August 29, 2022, meeting minutes and receive a Planning & Zoning update. No specific development projects or ordinances are listed on this agenda.
- Approval of August 29, 2022 Meeting Minutes
- Planning & Zoning Update
The board approved the minutes from the August 29, 2022 meeting. Members discussed board responsibilities, potential membership reduction from seven to five, and historic preservation efforts. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved August 29, 2022 Meeting Minutes (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Bid Opening
The Town of Belleair is conducting a public opening of bids for project PW22-02. This project involves the pouring of sidewalk in Belleair Park.
- Public opening of bids for PW22-02 Pouring of Sidewalk in Town of Belleair Park
The Town opened six bids for project PW22-02, the pouring of a sidewalk in the Town of Belleair Park. No contract was awarded during the meeting. Staff will review the submissions with an anticipated award by November 4, 2022.
- Opened bid from American Construction Services Inc: $126,711.00
- Opened bid from Evolution Contracting LLC: $64,579.00
- Opened bid from Qualice General Contractors: $34,058.00
- Opened bid from Gilliam Construction LLC: $49,500.00
- Opened bid from C&T Contracting Services LLC: $30,436.32
- Opened bid from R&D Remodeling LLC: $46,825.00
Infrastructure Board
The Infrastructure Board will conduct an election of officers and approve May 2, 2022 minutes. The agenda includes updates on Carl and Shirley Avenue and Bluff restoration agreements. Members will also review Indian Rocks Road Phase 1 plans and state funding.
- Election of officers
- Carl and Shirley Avenue resident communications timeline update
- Bluff restoration CFI agreement
- Indian Rocks Road - Phase 1 plans, state funding, and intent to award
- Harold's Lake area of debris
The board approved the May 2, 2022 meeting minutes and elected Doug Pace as Chairman and James White as Vice Chair. Staff provided updates on the Carl and Shirley Avenue, Bluff, Indian Rocks Road, and Harold's Lake projects.
- Approved May 2, 2022 Meeting Minutes (5-0)
- Elected Doug Pace as Chairman and James White as Vice Chair (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Town Commission
The Town Commission will consider a background screening ordinance and the Indian Rocks Road Phase 1 project award. The agenda also includes discussing the Carl Avenue Project and ratifying an emergency proclamation regarding Hurricane Ian.
- Second reading of Ordinance 555 for background screening
- Award of PW 22-01 for Indian Rocks Road Phase 1
- Ratification of emergency proclamation due to Hurricane Ian
- Approval of Town Manager contract
- Special relief permit requests for a Halloween Bash and Birch engagement party
The Town Commission awarded a $4.8 million contract for Indian Rocks Road drainage and pedestrian improvements to Kamminga and Roedvoets Inc. (5-0). They also approved the Pelican Replat (Resolution 2022-19) 4-0 with one abstention, and passed Ordinance 555 on background screening (5-0). The commission voted to add streetlights and keep sidewalks on both sides of the Carl Avenue project, and ratified the emergency proclamation for Hurricane Ian.
- Awarded PW 22-01 Indian Rocks Road contract to Kamminga and Roedvoets Inc. for $4,803,587.70 (5-0)
- Approved Pelican Replat, Resolution 2022-19 (4-0, Deputy Mayor Kurey abstained)
- Passed Ordinance 555 on background screening on second reading (5-0)
- Approved adding standard streetlights to Carl Avenue project (5-0)
- Approved moving forward with sidewalks on both sides of Carl Avenue as planned (5-0)
- Ratified Resolution 2022-20 emergency proclamation due to Hurricane Ian (5-0)
- Appointed Michael Hendzel to Planning and Zoning Board via Resolution 2022-21 (5-0)
- Approved Town Manager contract (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will meet to approve the minutes from the August 29, 2022, meeting. The agenda also includes a planning and zoning update.
- Approval of August 29, 2022, meeting minutes (22-0346)
- Planning & Zoning Update (22-0344)
Bid Opening
The Town of Belleair is conducting a public opening of bids for project PW22-01. This project involves drainage and pedestrian improvements on Indian Rocks Rd.
- Public opening of bids for PW22-01 Indian Rocks Rd Drainage and Pedestrian Improvements
The Town of Belleair opened two bids for the Indian Rocks Road Drainage and Pedestrian Improvements project (PW22-01). Kamminga and Roodvoets submitted a bid of $8,803,587.70 and Keystone Excavators submitted a bid of $5,471,439.33; both were deemed responsive. Staff will review the bids and present them to the Commission on October 18th; no decision was made at this meeting.
- Bid opening held for PW22-01 Indian Rocks Rd Drainage and Pedestrian Improvements
- Kamminga and Roodvoets bid $8,803,587.70 (responsive)
- Keystone Excavators bid $5,471,439.33 (responsive)
- No other bids received
- Staff to review; Commission to consider on October 18th
Planning & Zoning Board
The board will discuss the Belleair EAR update, which includes revisions to the Comprehensive Plan and data analysis. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the March 7, 2022, LPA meeting.
- Approval of March 7, 2022, LPA Meeting Minutes
- Belleair EAR Update
- Belleair Comprehensive Plan Revision 9.12.22
- Belleair Data and Analysis Update 8.15.22
Town Commission
The Town Commission is conducting a second hearing to adopt the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget and millage rate. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance regarding background screening and permit requests for local events.
- Second hearing to adopt the FY 2022-2023 millage rate
- Second budget hearing for the FY 2022-2023 budget
- First reading of Ordinance 555 regarding background screening
- Special relief permit request for the Belleair Community Foundation's 'Howloween' event
- Second hearing for the Pelican Women's Championship special relief permit application
The Town Commission held a second budget hearing and unanimously adopted a millage rate of 6.5000 (up 10.2% from the rolled-back rate) and the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget. They also approved on first reading an ordinance codifying background screening procedures, and granted a second-reading special relief permit for the Pelican Women's Championship event. Several other items were approved on the consent agenda, including minutes and a special event permit for the Belleair Community Foundation's Howloween event.
- Adopted millage rate of 6.5000 for FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
- Adopted FY 2022-2023 budget (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 555 on first reading: background screening (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Sept. 6 meeting minutes and Howloween special relief permit (5-0)
- Approved second hearing of Major Event Special Relief Permit for Pelican Women's Championship, conditional on future permits (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved Resolution 2022-18 designating authorized signers, removing Stefan Massol and adding Ashley Bernal (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Town Commission
The Town Commission will hold its first budget hearing to discuss the millage rate for fiscal year 2022-2023. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance regarding land acquisition and updates on water services.
- First Budget Hearing for FY 2022-2023 millage rate
- Second reading of Ordinance 554 regarding land acquisition revisions
- Interlocal Service Agreement with Pinellas County for traffic control signals
- Engineering support services agreement with CONSOR
- Consultant agreement with Aclarian, LLC
The Town Commission tentatively adopted a millage rate of 6.5 (10.2% above rollback) and the FY 2022-2023 budget, both unanimously. They also approved Ordinance 554 on second reading, an interlocal traffic signal agreement, engineering support from CONSOR, and a consulting contract with Aclarian. The commission voted 4-1 to extend Interim Town Manager Gay Lancaster's contract by 8 months and remove 'Interim' from her title.
- Approved tentative millage rate of 6.5 (5-0)
- Approved tentative FY 2022-2023 budget (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 554 on second reading (5-0)
- Approved interlocal agreement with Pinellas County for traffic signals (5-0)
- Ratified CONSOR engineering support agreement (5-0)
- Ratified Aclarian consulting agreement (5-0)
- Voted to move commission meetings to once a month (5-0)
- Extended Interim Town Manager's contract 8 months and changed title to Town Manager (4-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will conduct administrative business, including the election of officers and approval of January 10, 2022 meeting minutes. The agenda also includes discussions regarding Historic Preservation Board member basics and a brief on Sunshine Law.
- Election of Officers
- Approval of January 10, 2022 Meeting Minutes
- Discussion of Historic Preservation Board Member Basics
- Sunshine Law briefing
The Planning & Zoning Board elected Peter Kyres as Chairman and Jim Millspaugh as Vice Chairman. Members discussed a proposed ordinance merging the board with other town boards, with variance requests to be handled by a Special Magistrate. The board also reviewed its historic preservation duties and the Certificate of Appropriateness process. No substantive decisions were made on the merger or other agenda items.
- Elected Peter Kyres as Chairman (4-0)
- Elected Jim Millspaugh as Vice Chairman (4-0)
- Approved minutes from January 10, 2022 meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Town Commission
The Town Commission will discuss the 2022-2023 budget and departmental expenditures. The agenda includes second readings for ordinances regarding procurement, code enforcement, and personnel. A hearing is also scheduled for a special relief permit for the Pelican Women's Championship.
- Second reading of Ordinance 548 (Procurement Code Revision)
- Creation of Chapter 19 for Code Enforcement
- Permit hearing for the Pelican Women's Championship
- Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police (2022-2025)
- Discussion of 2022-2023 budget and expenditures
The Town Commission approved six ordinances on second reading (Nos. 548-553) covering procurement, penalties, cable repeal, miscellaneous offenses, code enforcement, and personnel, all by 4-0 votes with one absent. It also approved the first reading of a land acquisition ordinance (No. 554) and a major event special relief permit for the Pelican Women's Championship (3-0, one abstention). Additionally, the commission approved a police union agreement, established an auditor selection committee, renewed the sheriff's agreement, and authorized the town manager to terminate the current auditor contract if needed.
- Approved Ordinance 548 (Procurement Code Revision) on second reading (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 549 (Chapter 1 General Penalty) on second reading (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 550 (Repeal of Ch 14 Cable Communications) on second reading (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 551 (Chapter 34 Miscellaneous Offenses) on second reading (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 552 (Chapter 19 Code Enforcement) on second reading (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 553 (Chapter 42 Personnel) on second reading (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 554 (Chapter 2 Land Acquisition) on first reading as amended (4-0)
- Approved Major Event Special Relief Permit for Pelican Women's Championship on first reading (3-0, 1 abstention)
🗳️ How they voted (25 roll-call votes)
Finance Board
The Belleair Finance Board is meeting to discuss the 2022-2023 budget, including finance and CIP documents. The board will also hold a discussion regarding recycling and fees, which includes a solid waste financial forecast.
- 2022-2023 Budget Discussion
- Recycling and Fee Discussion
- Solid Waste Financial Forecast presentation
- Approval of July 13, 2022 Meeting Minutes
The Finance Board tabled approval of the July 13, 2022 minutes and held discussions on the 2022-2023 budget and recycling fees, but made no formal decisions. The board discussed maintaining the millage rate, reserve levels, and a potential recycling rate increase, with members suggesting further research before any change. No votes were taken on substantive items.
- Tabled approval of July 13, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussed 2022-2023 budget with no formal action
- Discussed recycling fee options, no rate increase approved
Special Magistrate
The Special Magistrate will consider a variance request for the property located at 235 Pine Rd. The meeting also includes procedural items such as the swearing-in process.
- Variance Request for 235 Pine Rd. (Case 22-0287)
The Special Magistrate heard a variance request for a one-car garage at 235 Pine Rd. but did not issue a decision at the hearing. The request sought a 5-foot encroachment into the rear setback due to the property's unusual shape and utility equipment location. The magistrate took the matter under advisement and will issue a written ruling within a week.
- Variance request for 235 Pine Rd. taken under advisement; written ruling to follow
Town Commission
The Town Commission will review several first and second reading ordinances, including updates to code enforcement and residential amenities. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the 2022-2023 budget and water main improvements at Belleair Country Club.
- Second reading of Ordinance 546 for rental of residential amenities
- First readings for ordinances on code enforcement, procurement, and personnel
- Discussion of the 2022-2023 budget and setting the MMP
- Indian Rocks Road Phase 1 post-design services by RS&H
- Belleair Country Club water main improvements by Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc.
The Belleair Town Commission approved eight ordinances on first or second reading, including rental amenity regulations, merging the Historic Preservation and Planning & Zoning Boards, and several code revisions. It also approved a $248,990 water main contract, a $29,537 post-design services contract, maintained the 6.5 millage rate, and voted to reimburse former Commissioner Rettstatt $36,842 in legal fees. The commission authorized the mayor to execute a SWFWMD grant agreement for bluff restoration.
- Approved Ordinance 546 (rental amenities) on second reading (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 547 (merger of Historic Preservation and Planning & Zoning Boards) on second reading (5-0)
- Approved Ordinances 548-553 on first reading (procurement, penalties, cable repeal, offenses, code enforcement, personnel) (5-0 each)
- Approved Resolution 2022-12 appointing Barris, Reardon, Lamberston to Planning & Zoning Board (5-0)
- Approved $29,537.08 post-design services for Indian Rocks Road Phase 1 (5-0)
- Approved $248,990 water main improvements at Belleair Country Club (5-0)
- Approved maintaining 6.5000 millage rate (5-0)
- Approved $36,842 reimbursement to former Commissioner Rettstatt for legal fees (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Finance Board
The Belleair Finance Board will conduct an election of officers and discuss the preliminary 2022-2023 budget. The meeting also includes a review of departmental expenditures and current CIP updates.
- Election of Officers (22-0252)
- Preliminary 2022-2023 Budget Discussion (22-0250)
- Review of 2022-2023 Departmental Expenditures
- Current CIP Updates (22-0251)
- Approval of April 20, 2022 Meeting Minutes (22-0253)
The Finance Board voted unanimously to recommend setting the maximum millage rate at 6.5 for the preliminary 2022-2023 budget, following a discussion of a 14% property value increase and staff's recommendation to maintain current millage while building reserves. The board also approved the April 20, 2022 meeting minutes and re-elected Kevin Piccarreto as chair and Kate Fisher as vice chair. No other substantive decisions were made; the budget will be finalized in August with public hearings in September.
- Approved April 20, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Re-elected Kevin Piccarreto as chair (6-0)
- Re-elected Kate Fisher as vice chair (6-0)
- Recommended setting maximum millage rate at 6.5 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Town Commission
The Town Commission will discuss the preliminary 2022-2023 budget and proposed benefits updates. The agenda also includes appointments to several town boards and reviews of engineering contracts for road projects.
- Approval of agreement with Fraternal Order of Police (2022-2025)
- Appointments to Finance, Infrastructure, Planning and Zoning, and Park, Recreation and Tree boards
- Engineering services for Indian Rocks Road PH3 by RS&H
- Design services for Shirley Avenue by Jones Edmunds and Associates
- Interlocal Agreement for Clearwater Harbor-St Joseph Sound study
The Town Commission unanimously approved a $499,574.63 professional engineering services contract with RS&H for Indian Rocks Road Phase 3 (Carl Avenue to Belleview Boulevard), funded partly by state grant money. They also approved a $39,010.00 additional design services contract for the Carl Avenue project, a letter of intent with Pinellas County for alternative water source due diligence, and several board appointments. All votes were 5-0.
- Approved $499,574.63 engineering contract for Indian Rocks Road Phase 3 (5-0)
- Approved $39,010.00 additional design services for Carl Avenue project (5-0)
- Approved sending Letter of Intent to Pinellas County for alternative water source due diligence (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-10 appointing Kathleen Perrott and Larry Copp to Finance Board (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-11 appointing Infrastructure Board members (5-0)
- Continued Resolution 2022-12 for Planning and Zoning Board appointments (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-13 appointing Park, Recreation and Tree Board members (5-0)
- Ratified Interim Town Manager consulting agreement (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting
The Commission will hold an open discussion regarding the Interim Town Manager position. This includes reviewing resumes for Bob Daniels, D. Gay Lancaster, LISA HENDRICKSON, and Robert P. Kochen.
- Open discussion on Interim Town Manager position
- Review of resumes for Bob Daniels, D. Gay Lancaster, LISA HENDRICKSON, and Robert P. Kochen
The commission unanimously appointed Gay Lancaster as Interim Town Manager after interviewing four candidates. They authorized the town attorney to negotiate a consulting agreement with Lancaster at $10,000 per month, to be signed by the mayor and ratified by the commission.
- Appointed Gay Lancaster as Interim Town Manager (5-0)
- Authorized Town Attorney to negotiate consulting agreement with Lancaster at $10,000/month (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Public Meeting
The meeting includes discussions regarding contract negotiations between the Town of Belleair and FOP Representative 22-0228. Other scheduled items include citizen comments.
- Contract negotiations with FOP Representative 22-0228
Town Commission
The Town Commission will hold public hearings for second readings of ordinances 544 and 545 concerning variance authority and the Building Board of Adjustment. The agenda also includes a first reading for Ordinance 547 to merge the Historic Preservation Board with the Planning and Zoning Board.
- Second reading of Ordinance 544 to repeal the Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals
- Second reading of Ordinance 545 regarding variance authority
- First reading of Ordinance 547 to merge the Historic Preservation Board and Planning and Zoning Board
- Discussion on Pineland/Mehlenbacher and traffic calming policy
- Discussion of interim salary for the Town Manager search
The Town Commission approved Ordinance 544 on second reading, repealing the Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals, and Ordinance 545, amending variance authority. It also passed Ordinance 547 on first reading to merge the Historic Preservation Board with the Planning and Zoning Board. The consent agenda, including meeting minutes and Resolution 2022-14, was approved, and an interim salary increase was moved.
- Approved Ordinance 544 on second reading, repealing Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals
- Approved Ordinance 545 on second reading, amending variance authority
- Approved Ordinance 547 on first reading, merging Historic Preservation Board and Planning and Zoning Board
- Approved consent agenda including April 5 and April 19 regular minutes, April 15 special minutes, Resolution 2022-14, appraisal services, and clerks week proclamation
- Moved approval of interim salary increase
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Infrastructure Board
The Infrastructure Board will discuss intersection line of sight concerns and the Pineland/Mehlenbacher traffic calming policy. The board will also receive an update on April 2022 capital projects.
- Review of intersections with line of sight concerns
- Discussion regarding Pineland/Mehlenbacher traffic calming policy
- April 2022 Capital Projects Update
- Approval of May 17, 2021 meeting minutes
The Infrastructure Board approved the May 17, 2021 minutes and took two actions on the Pineland/Mehlenbacher discussion: it referred the matter to the Commission and tabled closing off the street, while continuing with the county's progress. It also decided to wait for report results before making a recommendation on intersections with line-of-sight concerns. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved May 17, 2021 regular meeting minutes
- Referred Pineland/Mehlenbacher discussion to the Commission
- Tabled closing off the street on Pineland/Mehlenbacher
- Continued with county progress on Pineland/Mehlenbacher
- Waited for report results before recommending on line-of-sight intersections
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Finance Board
The Finance Board is meeting to discuss Commission Budget Priorities and review preliminary financial statements for Fiscal Year 2020-21. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the February 16, 2022, meeting.
- Discussion of Commission Budget Priorities
- Review of preliminary Fiscal Year 2020-21 financials
- Approval of February 16, 2022, meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Commission
The Town Commission will consider a first reading of Ordinance 546 concerning residential amenity rentals. The agenda also includes approval of engineering services for Indian Rocks Road reconstruction and an amendment to the FY 2021-22 annual budget. Additionally, the commission will discuss the status of the Belleair Water System Consent Order.
- First reading of Ordinance 546 regarding residential amenity rentals
- Approval of engineering services for Indian Rocks Road reconstruction (Phase I)
- Resolution 2022-07 amending the FY 2021-22 annual budget
- Special relief permit requests for the Hawkins family and Cinco de Mayo
- Discussion regarding the Belleair Water System Consent Order status
The Town Commission approved a $290,309 contract with McKim & Creed for construction engineering and inspection services for the Indian Rocks Road Reconstruction (Phase I). They also approved Ordinance 546 on first reading, which addresses rental of residential amenities, and passed several proclamations and a budget amendment. The commission directed staff to report the full ARPA allocation as revenue lost.
- Approved CEI services contract with McKim & Creed for $290,309 (motion carried)
- Approved Ordinance 546 on first reading (rental of residential amenities)
- Approved proclamation for National Police Week and Peace Officers' Memorial Day
- Approved proclamation for National Public Works Week
- Approved Resolution 2022-07 amending FY 2021-22 annual budget
- Directed staff to report full ARPA allocation as revenue lost
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting
This special meeting includes discussions regarding the Town Manager's resignation and action under Section 3.02(c) of the Town Charter. The commission will also seek direction concerning a workplace culture consultant.
- Consideration of Town Manager resignation (22-0161)
- Action under Sec. 3.02(c) of Town Charter (22-0162)
- Direction regarding a workplace culture consultant (22-0163)
The commission accepted the town manager's resignation and appointed Stefan Massol, Director of Support Services, as interim town manager until the next meeting. A discussion item on a workplace culture consultant was withdrawn. The meeting was otherwise procedural.
- Approved item #22-0161, consideration of Town Manager Resignation (motion by Shelly, second by Kurey)
- Appointed Stefan Massol as interim Town Manager until next meeting (motion by Shelly, second by Kurey)
- Withdrew discussion item on workplace culture consultant
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Commission
The Town Commission approved several ordinances and resolutions, including the second reading of Ordinance 542 (business taxes) and Ordinance 543 (municipal public service tax), as well as Resolution 2022-01 setting business tax classes and fees. They also approved first readings of Ordinance 544 (repealing the Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals) and Ordinance 545 (amending variance authority), and adopted resolutions establishing the line of succession, authorizing a joint purchasing agreement with Pinellas County, and accepting a grant of funds. The commission also approved a motion to evaluate workplace culture at the Town of Belleair.
- Approved Ordinance 542 (business taxes) on second reading
- Approved Resolution 2022-01 setting business tax classes and fees
- Approved Ordinance 543 (municipal public service tax) on second reading
- Approved Ordinance 544 (repeal of Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals) on first reading
- Approved Ordinance 545 (amending variance authority) on first reading
- Approved Resolution 2022-04 establishing line of succession
- Approved Resolution 2022-05 authorizing joint purchasing agreement with Pinellas County
- Approved Resolution 2022-06 accepting grant of funds
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will review the Belleair EAR Report, including the Data & Analysis Section of the Belleair Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes discussion regarding changes to 163. Additionally, the board will consider approving the minutes from the November 8, 2021 meeting.
- Approval of November 8, 2021 LPA Minutes
- Review of Belleair EAR Report
- Belleair Comprehensive Plan Data & Analysis Section
- Changes to 163
The Planning & Zoning Board approved the November 8, 2021 minutes and discussed the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for the comprehensive plan. Members selected sections to review, with assignments made for recreation, conservation, housing, infrastructure, transportation, and future land use. No formal decisions were made on the EAR itself; the board will continue review in upcoming meetings.
- Approved November 8, 2021 LPA minutes (5-0)
- Assigned board members to review EAR sections: Kyres (recreation, conservation), Namey (housing), Shank (infrastructure), Kern (transportation), Millspaugh (future land use)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Commission
The Town Commission will discuss proposed code amendments and updates to financial management policies. The agenda also includes the confirmation of Robert "Bobby" Yevich as Director of Community Engagement.
- Confirmation of Robert "Bobby" Yevich as Director of Community Engagement
- Consideration of code amendments
- Updates to financial management policies
- Review of the 2022-2023 budget calendar
- Special Relief Permit for Springfest & Arbor Day Celebration
The Town Commission unanimously confirmed Robert "Bobby" Yevich as Director of Community Engagement, and he was sworn in. The Commission also approved a $37,800 code review and revision project, updated financial management policies, and approved the consent agenda, which included a special relief permit for Springfest & Arbor Day. No items were denied or tabled.
- Confirmed Robert "Bobby" Yevich as Director of Community Engagement (5-0)
- Authorized code review and revision up to $37,800 (5-0)
- Approved updates to Financial Management Policies (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Feb 15 minutes and Springfest permit (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Finance Board
The Finance Board will review the FY 2021-22 financial forecast and proposed updates to financial management policies regarding financial emergencies. The board will also consider recommended fee increases for the Recreation Department.
- Recommended Fee Increases for the Recreation Department
- FY 2021-22 Financial Forecast
- Financial Management Policies - Defining a Financial Emergency
- Approval of December 8, 2021 Meeting Minutes
The Finance Board approved the December 8, 2021 meeting minutes and recommended fee increases for the Recreation Department. The board also discussed the FY 2021-22 financial forecast and financial management policies for defining a financial emergency, but no votes were recorded on those items.
- Approved December 8, 2021 meeting minutes
- Approved recommended fee increases for the Recreation Department
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Town Commission
The Town Commission will hold public hearings on amendments to solid waste rates and business tax receipts. The meeting also includes the first reading of an ordinance regarding municipal public service taxes for water. Additionally, the commission will consider a special relief permit and the acceptance of a donated police vehicle.
- Second reading of Ordinance 541 amending solid waste rates
- First reading of Ordinance 542 regarding business tax receipt classes and fees
- First reading of Ordinance 543 regarding Municipal Public Service Tax for water
- Special Relief Permit for Rumble II
- Acceptance of a donated police vehicle from BCF
The Town Commission approved Ordinance 541 amending solid waste rates on second and final reading, and introduced Ordinances 542 (business taxes) and 543 (municipal public service tax) on first reading. The consent agenda, including meeting minutes and a special relief permit for Rumble II, was approved. The commission also proclaimed March as American Red Cross Month, accepted a donated police vehicle from the Belleair Community Foundation, and approved a monument for Arv Hickerson at Tackett Park.
- Approved Ordinance 541 amending solid waste rates (second/final reading)
- Introduced Ordinance 542 on business taxes (first reading)
- Introduced Ordinance 543 on municipal public service tax (first reading)
- Approved consent agenda including Feb 1, 2022 minutes and Special Relief Permit for Rumble II
- Proclaimed March as American Red Cross Month
- Accepted BCF donation of 2020 F-150 police vehicle
- Approved monument for Arv Hickerson at Tackett Park
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Town Commission
The Town Commission will review several personnel confirmations, including the Director of Public Works. The agenda also includes a revision to part-time recreation pay rates and various permit approvals.
- Confirmation of Keith Bodeker as Director of the Public Works Department
- Revision of Recreation Part-Time Starting Rate
- Special Relief Permit for 2022 Belleair Sunset 5K & Fun Run
- Procurement Services Agreement - UrbanLeap
- Access and Utility Easement at 1318 Golfview Dr
The Town Commission approved a consent agenda including minutes and special relief permits for the 2022 Sunset 5K and community garage sale. They voted to increase the recreation part-time starting rate to $15.00 per hour effective immediately, confirmed Keith Bodeker as Public Works Director and Ashley Bernal as Assistant to the Town Manager, and approved a mail machine lease renewal, an UrbanLeap services agreement, and an easement at 1318 Golfview Dr. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved consent agenda including Jan 18 minutes and two special relief permits
- Increased recreation part-time starting rate to $15.00/hr effective immediately
- Confirmed Keith Bodeker as Public Works Director
- Confirmed Ashley L. A. Bernal as Assistant to the Town Manager
- Approved mail machine lease renewal under state contract terms
- Approved procurement services agreement with UrbanLeap
- Approved access and utility easement and tree mitigation bond waiver for 1318 Golfview Dr
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Board will discuss an Evaluation and Appraisal (EAR) based amendment process and letter 22-0002. This item relates to revisions of the Belleair Comprehensive Plan following Ordinance 511.
- Evaluation and Appraisal (EAR) Based Amendment Process and Letter 22-0002
The Belleair Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing and approved the Evaluation and Appraisal (EAR) Based Amendment Process and Letter. The motion was made by Pam Kern and seconded by Brand Shank. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved EAR Based Amendment Process and Letter (motion by Kern, second by Shank)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Commission
The Town Commission will conduct a first reading of Ordinance 541 regarding solid waste rates and hold a public hearing for a variance request at 825 Indian Rocks Road. The agenda also includes a special relief permit for Dogs N' Donuts and the approval of January 4, 2022 meeting minutes.
- Variance request for fences and fence walls at 825 Indian Rocks Road
- First reading of Ordinance 541 to amend solid waste rates
- Special Relief Permit for Dogs N' Donuts 2022
- Approval of January 4, 2022 regular meeting minutes
The Commission approved a variance request for 825 Indian Rocks Road with a special condition requiring the podocarpus hedge to be kept trimmed east of the property line. The vote was 4-0 with one abstention. The Commission also approved the first reading of Ordinance 541 amending solid waste rates, affecting commercial users, and approved the consent agenda including the January 4 meeting minutes and a special relief permit for Dogs N' Donuts.
- Approved variance request for 825 Indian Rocks Road with condition to trim podocarpus hedge (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 541 amending solid waste rates (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including January 4, 2022 minutes and special relief permit for Dogs N' Donuts (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a variance request for fences and fence walls at 825 Indian Rocks Road. The board is also scheduled to approve meeting minutes from September 13, 2021, and November 8, 2021.
- Variance Request - 825 Indian Rocks Road (Case 21-0368) regarding fences and fence walls
- Approval of September 13, 2021, and November 8, 2021, meeting minutes
The Planning & Zoning Board approved a variance request for 825 Indian Rocks Road, contingent on meeting the required vision triangle. The board also approved the minutes from the September 13, 2021 and November 8, 2021 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved variance request for 825 Indian Rocks Road with vision triangle provision
- Approved September 13, 2021 meeting minutes
- Approved November 8, 2021 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Town Commission
The Town Commission will discuss merging the Historic Preservation and Planning & Zoning Boards. The meeting also includes a discussion on updated COVID policies following CDC changes. Additionally, several special relief permits for local events are up for approval.
- Merging Historic Preservation and Planning & Zoning Boards
- Discussion of COVID Policy and CDC recommendation change
- Special Relief Permit for Belleair's Blood Drive
- Special Relief Permit for 2022 Movie Nights
- Special Relief Permit for Clearwater Running Festival
The Town Commission approved the consent agenda, including special relief permits for the blood drive, movie nights, and the Clearwater Running Festival, and approved a motion allowing the Town Manager to adjust the COVID policy per CDC guidelines, provided affected employees test negative. The commission also discussed merging the Historic Preservation and Planning & Zoning Boards, with support expressed, but no formal action was taken.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and special relief permits (4-0)
- Approved motion allowing Town Manager to adjust COVID policy per CDC guidelines with negative test requirement (4-0)