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# BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

TOWN OF REDINGTON SHORES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024 - 6:00 P.M. MINUTES

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Redington Shores, Florida was convened at 6:00 p.m.

Members Present: Mayor Commissioner Lisa Hendrickson, Vice Mayor Commissioner Joe Licata, Commissioner CJ Hoyt, Commissioner Tom Kapper, Commissioner Erin Schoos

## Members Absent: none

Other Municipal Officials Present: Town Administrator Mike McGlothlin, Town Attorney Robert Eschenfelder, Town Clerk Margaret Carey, Major Glen Smith (Indian Shores PD), Fire Chief Clint Belk (Madeira Beach), and Fire Chief Bill Schobel (Seminole)

## 1\. ROLL CALL BY THE TOWN CLERK

## 2\. OATH OF OFFICE

Attorney Eschenfelder performed the Oath of Office for Tom Kapper to the office of Commissioner District 1 and for Erin Schoos to the office of Commissioner District 3.

## 3\. CONSENT AGENDA

Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the Board of Commissioners at a workshop meeting. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion.

Consent Agenda items included approval of the following meeting minutes: Regular Meeting – January 10, 2024, Special Meeting – January 24, 2024, and Workshop Meeting - January 24, 2024.

Commissioner Kapper motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Commissioner Hoyt. Vote taken: All yay.

## 4\. APPEARANCES AND PRESENTATIONS

a. Administrator McGlothlin recognized Clerk Carey for earning her Master Municipal Clerk Certification from the International Association of Municipal Clerks. b. Major Glen Smith, Indian Shores PD – provided an update regarding the duck hunting issue and dogs on the beach. c. Chief Clint Belk, Madeira Beach Fire Rescue – provided a general update and an update about the new building. d. Chief Bill Schobel, Seminole Fire Rescue – provided an update and reminded to be aware of all the visitors in town and also said there have been a lot of false fire alarms.

## 5\. OLD BUSINESS

a. AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PINELLAS COUNTY REGARDING PARKMOBLE PARKING DEVICE UPGRADES TO THE COUNTY PARKING LOT Town Administrator McGlothlin explained he is completing the transition from Flowbird to ParkMobile to manage the metered parking spaces in town. An amendment to the interlocal agreement with Pinellas County is required.

Commissioner Kapper moved to approve the First Amendment to the 2009 Interlocal Agreement with Pinellas County, seconded by Commissioner Hoyt.

Upon vote, the motion was carried unanimously all yay 5 to 0.

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## 6\. NEW BUSINESS

## a. PUBLIC ENTITY RESOLUTION WITH VALLEY BANK

Town Administrator McGlothlin explained that the Town is moving all of its banking accounts to Valley Bank. A resolution is required to designate Valley Bank as a depository of the Town. Vice Mayor Commissioner Licata moved to approve the resolution designating Valley Bank as the depository of the town, seconded by Commissioner Kapper. Vote taken: All yay 5 to 0.

b. ORDINANCE 2024-02 AMENDING THE ANIMAL CODE – 1ST READING Attorney Eschenfelder read the ordinance. Discussion: Commissioner Hoyt asked Attorney Eschenfelder to read the highlighted changes of the ordinance.

## Public Comment: none

Commissioner Kapper moved to adopt Ordinance 2024-02 Amending the Animal Code, seconded by Commissioner Hoyt. Vote taken: All yay 5 to 0.

## c. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD AND THE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Clerk Carey explained that applications have been distributed to the Commissioners for open positions. Commissioner Kapper motioned to appoint Andre Bourgeois to the position of Planning and Zoning District 1, seconded by Commissioner Hoyt. Vote taken: All yay 5 to 0. Commissioner Hoyt motioned to appoint Chris Wood to the position of Planning and Zoning Alternate, seconded by Vice Mayor Commissioner Licata. Vote taken: All yay 5 to 0. Commissioner Kapper motioned to appoint Mary Geist to the position of Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Alternate, seconded by Mayor Hendrickson. Vote taken: All yay 5 to 0.

## 7\. MISCELLANEOUS

Annual Flood Insurance Workshop – February 22, 2024 – 6:00P.M. Workshop Meeting – Wednesday, February 28, 2024 – 6:00P.M. Regular Meeting – Wednesday, March 13, 2024 – 6:00P.M.

8. COMMISSION REPORTS

## a. Mayor Commissioner Hendrickson

The Grand reopening of the Gulf Beaches Library was well attended. $2,300 was raised through the auction. $1,600 was raised with donations at the door. It was a great event! Mayor Hendrickson also attended the Indian Rocks Historical Museum. It was very interesting.

## b. Vice Mayor Commissioner Licata, District 4

The seawall complaint has been fixed. The buoy finally got moved back. The street lights are fixed. Received compliments from residents about the immediate feedback from Town Hall staff on complaints.

## c. Commissioner Kapper District 1

Kudos to the Maintenance staff for their work on restoring the eagle and sign in front of Town Hall.

## d. Commissioner Hoyt District 2

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Congratulations to Clerk Carey on her Master Municipal Clerk certification. It was a lot of hard work. Thank you to Deputy Clerk Patterson for her hard work as CRS Coordinator. Our Town went from a rating of 6 to 5. Attended the library open house. Staff did a great job. Attended the Suncoast League of Cities meeting and learned about legislation affecting our municipality. Parks & Recreation Update: We have a landscape company who will be replacing plants. We will also hang banners with QR codes that explain the project.