Belleair public meetings in 2024

Town Commission

The commission will hold a first reading and public hearing on Ordinance 583, which addresses athletic fields. A business impact estimate is attached. Consent items include minutes and a special relief permit for Christmas in Doyle Park 2024. The general agenda includes a major event permit for the 2025 Clearwater Marathon and Running Festival.

• First reading of Ordinance 583 (Athletic Fields) with Business Impact Estimate
• Special relief permit for Christmas in Doyle Park 2024
• Major event special relief permit for 2025 Clearwater Marathon and Running Festival
• Approval of October 23 and November 12, 2024 meeting minutes

The Town Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance 583, which removes athletic fields from the park system to aid in preservation after damage. The commission also approved a special relief permit for the 2025 Clearwater Marathon and Running Festival, with lane closures only and no road closures. The consent agenda, including meeting minutes and a special relief permit for Christmas in Doyle Park 2024, was approved unanimously.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 583 removing athletic fields from park system (5-0)
• Approved major event special relief permit for 2025 Clearwater Marathon and Running Festival (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including October 23 and November 12 meeting minutes and Christmas in Doyle Park permit (5-0)

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will hold a continued hearing on a variance request for the property at 435 St. Andrews Drive. The agenda includes swearing in, consideration of an amended order from the previous continuance, and the variance application (VAR-24-1). The magistrate will rule on the variance after hearing evidence.

• Variance application VAR-24-1 for 435 St. Andrews Drive
• Amended Order Granting Motion to Continue (L. Moritz, case 24-0215)
• Public hearing with right to appeal requiring verbatim record

Town Commission

The Belleair Town Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider routine items including approval of meeting minutes, special relief permits for a holiday parade and a wedding at Hallett Park, and a resolution establishing the date of the municipal election. The commission will also hear a notice of intent to award professional auditing services. Citizen comments and reports from the town manager and attorney are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 2024-32 establishing the date of the municipal election
• Special relief permit request for the 2024 Holiday Parade and Party
• Special relief permit request for a wedding at Hallett Park
• Notice of intent to award professional auditing services
• Approval of October 4, 2024 regular meeting minutes

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will hear a request for a variance regarding property at 435 St. Andrews Dr. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM on November 6, 2024.

• Request for Variance - 435 St. Andrews Dr. (24-0215)
• Continuance Request for Var 24-1
• Town Hall, 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will meet to review and recommend proposals for professional auditing services under RFP 2024-100. The committee will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from August 28, 2024.

• Review and recommendation of proposals for Professional Auditing Services (RFP 2024-100)
• Approval of August 28, 2024 meeting minutes

Special Meeting

The Town of Belleair will hold a special meeting to vote on resolutions regarding financial authorizations and procedural rules. The body will also recognize city government week and personnel milestones.

• Resolution 2024-29: Authorized Signers for Town Accounts
• Resolution 2024-30: Amending Commission Procedures Manual
• Proclamation 24-0203: Florida City Government Week
• Promotion of Allison Daniels to Sergeant
• Recognition of Terry Williams for 40 years of service

Town Commission

The Belleair Town Commission will meet to confirm two staff appointments and amend the fiscal year 2023-24 budget. The agenda includes procedural items, public hearings for special relief permits, and discussions on permit fees following Hurricane Helene.

• Confirm Ashley Bernal as Assistant Town Manager
• Confirm Nanette Freeman as Interim HR and Finance Director
• Amend FY 2023-24 budget via Resolution 2024-28
• Approve purchase orders exceeding $30,000 for FY2024
• Discuss permit fee adjustments in response to Hurricane Helene

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a routine meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss Sunshine Law requirements, and introduce a new town historian. No zoning, land-use, or financial decisions are scheduled.

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold a second budget hearing to adopt the final millage rate and the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. The body will also consider second readings for several ordinances regarding town fees, rates, and building codes.

• Adoption of Final Millage Rate and FY 2024-2025 Town Budget
• Ordinance 581 (Water Rates Increase) and Ordinance 582 (Solid Waste Rates Increase)
• Ordinance 580 regarding Building Department Fees
• Ordinances 576, 577, 578, and 579 regarding driveways, substantial improvement, fences, and visibility triangles
• Special Relief Permit Requests for Silver Coffee 2024 and The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican

Town Commission

The Belleair Town Commission meeting includes a first budget hearing where the tentative millage rate for fiscal year 2024‑2025 will be considered. Commissioners will also take the first reading of three ordinances: Bluff Maintenance, Water Rates Increase, and Solid Waste Rates Increase. Additional items include the use of $2,133,637 in Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and routine approvals such as meeting minutes and a mutual aid agreement.

• Tentative adoption of millage rate for FY 2024‑2025
• First reading of Ordinance 574 – Bluff Maintenance
• First reading of Ordinance 581 – Water Rates Increase
• First reading of Ordinance 582 – Solid Waste Rates Increase
• Use of Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds ($2,133,637 plus interest earned)

Finance Board

The Finance Board will review the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The board will also discuss the use of $2,133,637 in Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and the maximum millage levy for FY2024-25.

• Review of Proposed Budget for FYE 09/30/2025
• Use of Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds ($2,133,637)
• Maximum Millage Levy FY2024-25
• Closing of the Enterprise Wastewater Fund
• Election of Officers

Audit Committee

The Belleair Audit Committee will meet on August 28, 2024 at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes the election of officers, a review of the request for proposals for external auditing services, and the distribution of a draft RFP. The meeting also provides time for citizen comments and routine items such as approval of minutes.

• Election of Officers (Item 24-0156)
• Review of RFP for External Auditing Services (Item 24-0165)
• Draft RFP Auditing Services dated 08/2024 (attachment)
• Citizens Comments – discussion of items not on the agenda
• Approval of Minutes

Special Magistrate

The Town of Belleair Special Magistrate will hear a single agenda item: a request for a variance at 8 Westwood Lane. The meeting is called to order at 3:00 PM on August 14, 2024, at Town Hall.

• Request for Variance - 8 Westwood Lane (24-0155)

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold first readings for six ordinances regarding building fees, fences, and land maintenance. The body will also discuss the FY2025 budget for all funds and proposals for solid waste and water fund rates.

• First readings of Ordinances 574-580 covering bluff maintenance, driveways, building fees, and fences
• FY2025 Budget Discussion for all funds
• Solid Waste and Water Fund rate proposals
• Pinellas County Sheriff Contract for FY 24/25
• Special Relief Permit Requests for The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican and St. Paul's New Parent Social

Infrastructure Board

The Belleair Infrastructure Board will convene at Town Hall to approve the minutes of its November 1, 2022 meeting. The board will also receive a Q2 report and discuss the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as of July 30, 2024. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

Finance Board

The Belleair Finance Board meets to discuss the town’s FY2025 budget overview, proposed water and solid waste rate changes, and a review of a state loan agreement for lead service line replacement. The board will also consider members for the Audit Committee and approve minutes from the May 14 meeting.

• Review of FY2025 budget overview and draft budget binder
• Proposed solid waste rate changes for FY2025
• Proposed water rate changes for FY2025
• Review of Resolution 2024-18 and new state loan agreement for lead service line replacement
• Approval of May 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Finance Board

The Finance Board will discuss the FY2025 budget overview and proposals for solid waste and water rates. The meeting includes a review of the FY2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Audit.

• FY2025 Budget Overview
• Solid Waste Rate Proposal FY2025
• Water Rate Proposal FY2025
• Draft RFP for External Auditing Services
• State Revolving Fund Loan program agreement for Lead Service Line Loan

Town Commission

The Town Commission will discuss the maximum millage levy for fiscal year 2024-25. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a renovation at 456 Gardenia Street and several financial resolutions.

• Public hearing for a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for renovation at 456 Gardenia Street
• Acceptance of the Annual Financial Statement Audit for FYE 9-30-23
• Budget Resolution 2024-16 amending the FY 2023-24 budget
• Resolution 2024-18 regarding a State Revolving Fund Loan Program agreement for lead service lines
• Discussion of the Maximum Millage Levy for FY 2024-25

Town Commission

The Town Commission will review a second reading of the Police Officers' Retirement Plan ordinance. The agenda also includes discussions on natural gas installation services, mutual aid with Indian Shores Police, and personnel policy updates.

• Second Reading Ordinance 573 regarding the Police Officers' Retirement Plan
• Equix Energy Services Piggyback Agreement for natural gas mains and service lines
• Renewal of Mutual Aid Agreement with Indian Shores Police Department
• Resolution 2024-15 amending the Personnel Policy Manual
• Presentation of Preliminary Budget FY 2024-2025 Capital Equipment Replacement Fund/Capital Improvement Plan

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for a renovation at 456 Gardenia Street. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from January 8, 2024, and the election of officers.

• Public hearing: Special Certificate of Appropriateness for renovation at 456 Gardenia Street
• Approval of January 8, 2024, meeting minutes
• Election of Officers

Town Commission

The Town Commission will review a first reading of an ordinance regarding the Police Officers' Retirement Plan. The agenda also includes several board member appointments, a budget amendment for enterprise water, and various proclamations.

• First Reading Ordinance 573 - Police Officers' Retirement Plan
• Resolution 2024-14 - Amending Budget for FY 2023-2024 (Enterprise Water)
• Approval of purchase orders greater than $30,000
• Board member appointments for Finance, Infrastructure, Park, Recreation & Tree, and Planning and Zoning boards
• Bluff Study Update: APTIM

Finance Board

The Finance Board will review the preliminary/draft budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The board is also scheduled to discuss an update to financial management policies and approve minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting.

• Preliminary/Draft Budget Review FY2024-2025
• Financial Management Policies Update
• Approval of March 20, 2024 Meeting Minutes

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will consider a continued variance request for the property at 111 Palmetto Rd. The discussion includes tree preservation and Snug Island slides.

• Variance request: 111 Palmetto Rd (continued from April 10, 2024)

Special Meeting

The Town Commission is conducting a preliminary discussion regarding the draft budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The meeting includes a review of the '24-25 Budget at a Glance' and workshop slides.

• Preliminary FY 2024-2025 Budget Discussion

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will review two variance applications. One request for 111 Palmetto Rd is a continuation from the March 27, 2024 meeting, while a second request involves 303 Ponce de Leon Blvd.

• Variance request: 111 Palmetto Rd (continued from March 27, 2024)
• Variance request: 303 Ponce de Leon Blvd

Town Commission

The Belleair Town Commission meeting includes the swearing-in of the Mayor and Commissioners and a vote for a Deputy Mayor. The agenda also features a second reading of Ordinance No. 572 regarding wells and an update to the FY2024/2025 budget calendar.

• Swearing in of Mayor and Commissioners
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 572 (Wells)
• Deputy Mayor nomination and vote
• Revised FY2024/2025 budget calendar update
• Contract renewal with Southern Group

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will consider two applications for variances. The items include a request for 933 Osceola Rd and a request for 111 Palmetto Rd.

• Variance request - 933 Osceola Rd
• Variance request - 111 Palmetto Rd

Finance Board

The board will review updates to the Financial Management Policies draft. Members will also discuss budget priorities for fiscal year 2024-2025 and a proposal for a Special Events Coordinator position.

• Review of Financial Management Policies Update
• Review of FY 2024-2025 budget priorities
• Decision package for a Special Events Coordinator position
• Approval of January 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Town Commission

The Town Commission will conduct public hearings regarding amendments to the Schedule of Fees and new regulations for wells. The agenda also includes discussions on budget priorities for fiscal year 2024-2025 and various special relief permits.

• Second reading of Ordinance 571 amending Appendix B - Schedule of Fees
• First reading of Ordinance 572 regarding Wells
• Town Commission Budget Priorities FY 2024-2025
• Special Relief Permit for 2024 Springfest & Arbor Day Celebration
• Special Relief Permit for 2024 Wiffleball Classic

Town Commission

The Town Commission will conduct a first reading of an ordinance regarding changes to various service fees. The agenda also includes approving permits for local events and reviewing purchase orders over $30,000.

• First reading of Ordinance 571 amending fees for solid waste, water, parking, and more
• Special relief permits for BCF Rumble 4 Car Show and Sunset 5k and Fun Run
• Approval of purchase orders greater than $30,000
• Resolution to amend the composition of the Park, Recreation and Tree Board

Finance Board

The Finance Board will review the draft Town Commission Meeting Budget Calendar for 2024-2025. The meeting includes a presentation on first quarter investment results by account and fund. A proposed update to Town Financial Management Policies is also scheduled for discussion.

• Draft Town Commission Meeting Budget Calendar
• Investment Schedule - 1st Quarter Results
• Proposed Update to Town Financial Management Policies

Special Meeting

The Town Commission will consider several resolutions regarding State Revolving Fund Loan Programs for emerging contaminants and lead service line replacements. The agenda also includes a contract for the engineering and design of a reverse osmosis water treatment plant and the election of a new Deputy Mayor.

• Resolution 2024-01: State Revolving Fund Loan Program (SRFLP) regarding emerging contaminants
• Resolution 2024-02: Adoption of SRF loan for lead service line replacement
• Contract for engineering and design of a reverse osmosis water treatment plant
• Election of a new Deputy Mayor
• Resolutions 2024-03 and 2024-04 regarding designation of authorized signers

Special Magistrate

The Special Magistrate will review two variance applications. These include a request for 408 St. Andrews Drive and an amended application for 425 Woodlawn Ave.

• Variance request for 408 St. Andrews Drive (23-0217)
• Amended variance request for 425 Woodlawn Ave (23-0218)

Town Commission

The Town Commission will swear in two new commissioners and consider permits for community events. The agenda also includes a resolution for a lead service line loan and an intent to award a water treatment plant design contract.

• Swearing in of Commissioners Patricia Barris and Thomas Kelly
• Intent to award Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant Design
• Resolution 2024-01 regarding State Revolving Fund Lead Service Line Loan
• Special relief permits for a community garage sale, movie nights, and Dogs N' Donuts
• Review of purchase orders $30,000 or greater

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 843 Indian Rocks Rd. The board is also scheduled to approve the meeting minutes from November 13, 2023.

• Rezoning request for 843 Indian Rocks Rd
• Approval of November 13, 2023 meeting minutes