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Wednesday, September 3, 2025 · Government meeting record

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Michael Wilkinson

6 recorded votes

  1. Recorded vote

    Deputy Mayor Shelly moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Kelly. | Matter 25-0139 | Moved by Tom Shelly | Seconded by Thomas Kelly - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  2. Recorded vote

    Deputy Mayor Shelly moved approval of Ordinance 586 for water rates. Seconded by Commissioner Jennings. | Matter 25-0134 | Moved by Tom Shelly | Seconded by Todd Jennings - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  3. Recorded vote

    Commissioner Kelly moved tentative approval of the millage rate of 6.9777 for the fiscal year 2025-2026. Seconded by Commissioner Jennings. | Matter 25-0136 | Moved by Thomas Kelly | Seconded by Todd Jennings - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  4. Recorded vote

    Commissioner Kelly moved approval of the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. Seconded by Commissioner Jennings. | Matter 25-0137 | Moved by Thomas Kelly | Seconded by Todd Jennings - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  5. Recorded vote

    Deputy Mayor Shelly moved to approve Ordinance 587 for solid waste rates. Seconded by Commissioner Jennings. | Matter 25-0140 | Moved by Tom Shelly | Seconded by Todd Jennings - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  6. Recorded vote

    Deputy Mayor Shelly moved approval of Ordinance 588 on first reading for Plat Approval. Seconded by Commissioner Jennings. | Matter 25-0141 | Moved by Tom Shelly | Seconded by Todd Jennings - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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Deputy Mayor Shelly moved approval of the Special Certificate of Appropriateness SCOA for 1570 Alexander Road, Belleair. Seconded by Commissioner Kelly. | Matter 25-0142 | Moved by Tom Shelly | Seconded by Thomas Kelly

passedYes 5

Deputy Mayor Shelly moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Kelly. | Matter 25-0139 | Moved by Tom Shelly | Seconded by Thomas Kelly

passedYes 5

Voted yes

  • Michael Wilkinson
  • Tom Shelly
  • Patricia Barris
  • Thomas Kelly
  • Todd Jennings

Deputy Mayor Shelly moved approval of Ordinance 586 for water rates. Seconded by Commissioner Jennings. | Matter 25-0134 | Moved by Tom Shelly | Seconded by Todd Jennings

passedYes 5

Voted yes

  • Michael Wilkinson
  • Tom Shelly
  • Patricia Barris
  • Thomas Kelly
  • Todd Jennings

Commissioner Kelly moved tentative approval of the millage rate of 6.9777 for the fiscal year 2025-2026. Seconded by Commissioner Jennings. | Matter 25-0136 | Moved by Thomas Kelly | Seconded by Todd Jennings

passedYes 5

Voted yes

  • Michael Wilkinson
  • Tom Shelly
  • Patricia Barris
  • Thomas Kelly
  • Todd Jennings

Commissioner Kelly moved approval of the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. Seconded by Commissioner Jennings. | Matter 25-0137 | Moved by Thomas Kelly | Seconded by Todd Jennings

passedYes 5

Voted yes

  • Michael Wilkinson
  • Tom Shelly
  • Patricia Barris
  • Thomas Kelly
  • Todd Jennings

Deputy Mayor Shelly moved to approve Ordinance 587 for solid waste rates. Seconded by Commissioner Jennings. | Matter 25-0140 | Moved by Tom Shelly | Seconded by Todd Jennings

passedYes 5

Voted yes

  • Michael Wilkinson
  • Tom Shelly
  • Patricia Barris
  • Thomas Kelly
  • Todd Jennings

Deputy Mayor Shelly moved approval of Ordinance 588 on first reading for Plat Approval. Seconded by Commissioner Jennings. | Matter 25-0141 | Moved by Tom Shelly | Seconded by Todd Jennings

passedYes 5

Voted yes

  • Michael Wilkinson
  • Tom Shelly
  • Patricia Barris
  • Thomas Kelly
  • Todd Jennings

Record text

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901 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Belleair, FL 33756 Town of Belleair Meeting Minutes Town Commission 5:30 PM Town HallWednesday, September 3, 2025 First Budget Hearing Meeting called to order at 5:30 PM with Mayor Wilkinson presiding. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COMMISSIONER ROLL CALL Mayor Michael Wilkinson Deputy Mayor Tom Shelly Commissioner Patricia Barris Commissioner Thomas Kelly Commissioner Todd Jennings Present: 5 - 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. 25-0142 Special Certificate of Appropriateness – 1570 Alexander Road Ms. Lancaster-Town Manager-spoke on the application; resident request, and home historic value; Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval; roof to be replaced; materials are compliant. Kevin Keeley- Metro Builders-applicant representative spoke on the application and plans. Deputy Mayor Shelly moved approval of the Special Certificate of Appropriateness SCOA for 1570 Alexander Road, Belleair. Seconded by Commissioner Kelly. Aye: Mayor Wilkinson, Deputy Mayor Shelly, Commissioner Barris, Commissioner Kelly, and Commissioner Jennings 5 - CITIZENS COMMENTS (Discussion of items not on the agenda. Each speaker will be allowed to speak once for a maximum of 3 minutes.) None to be heard. CONSENT AGENDA 25-0139 Approval of August 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1Town of Belleair Printed on 12/31/2025

September 3, 2025Town Commission Meeting Minutes Deputy Mayor Shelly moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Kelly. Aye: Mayor Wilkinson, Deputy Mayor Shelly, Commissioner Barris, Commissioner Kelly, and Commissioner Jennings 5 - GENERAL AGENDA 25-0136 Tentative Adoption of Millage for FY 2025-2026 Nanette Freeman-Human Resources Director-stated she has been working with the Finance Department since October 2024; spoke to property tax revenue; projected increase of $612,377; discussed revenues by type, majority are ad valorem. No questions of the Commission. No public comment. Commissioner Kelly moved tentative approval of the millage rate of 6.9777 for the fiscal year 2025-2026. Seconded by Commissioner Jennings. Aye: Mayor Wilkinson, Deputy Mayor Shelly, Commissioner Barris, Commissioner Kelly, and Commissioner Jennings 5 - 25-0137 Tentative Budget Fiscal Year 2025-2026 First Public Hearing Ms. Lancaster spoke to flooding throughout town at the beginning of this fiscal year; spoke to budget impacts and reserves, thankful for a quick return to normal; spoke to Commission directive of completing projects; legislative appropriations in excess of 10 million received; moving to a new chart of accounts and financial management system; commented on public works, new recreation programming, and archive project. Ms. Freeman stated budget is balanced for general fund and all enterprise funds; no changes have been made since last presentation; available for questions. No questions of the Commission. No public comment. Mayor Wilkinson state this is the first hearing and the second will be on September 16th. Commissioner Kelly moved approval of the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. Seconded by Commissioner Jennings. Aye: Mayor Wilkinson, Deputy Mayor Shelly, Commissioner Barris, Commissioner Kelly, and Commissioner Jennings 5 - 25-0134 First Reading of Ordinance 586 - Water Rates Jay Daigneault-Town Attorney-read Ordinance 586 into record by title only. Ms. Lancaster stated this is reflecting the county's increase of the wholesale rate. No public comment. Mayor Wilkinson stated second reading on September 23rd at 5:30 PM. Deputy Mayor Shelly moved approval of Ordinance 586 for water rates. Seconded by Commissioner Jennings. Page 2Town of Belleair Printed on 12/31/2025

September 3, 2025Town Commission Meeting Minutes Aye: Mayor Wilkinson, Deputy Mayor Shelly, Commissioner Barris, Commissioner Kelly, and Commissioner Jennings 5 - 25-0140 First Reading of Ordinance 587 - Solid Waste Rates Attorney Daigneault read Ordinance 587 into the record by title only. Ms. Lancaster stated this is 5% increase to solid waste rates and a restructured special pick up rate; Pinellas County disposal increases are increasing 8%; spoke to time increments for special pick up rates. No public comment. Mayor Wilkinson stated the second reading will be on September 23rd at 5:30 PM. Deputy Mayor Shelly moved to approve Ordinance 587 for solid waste rates. Seconded by Commissioner Jennings. Aye: Mayor Wilkinson, Deputy Mayor Shelly, Commissioner Barris, Commissioner Kelly, and Commissioner Jennings 5 - 25-0141 First Reading of Ordinance - 588 Plat Approval Attorney Daigneault read Ordinance 588 into the record by title only. Ms. Lancaster stated this streamlines the replat process and is a State mandated change. No public comment. Deputy Mayor Shelly moved approval of Ordinance 588 on first reading for Plat Approval. Seconded by Commissioner Jennings. Aye: Mayor Wilkinson, Deputy Mayor Shelly, Commissioner Barris, Commissioner Kelly, and Commissioner Jennings 5 - 25-0138 Resolution 2025-21 Appointing Member to the Planning and Zoning Board Attorney Daigneault read Resolution 2025-21 into the record by title only. Ms. Lancaster stated this formalizes their appointment at the last meeting. No public comment. Deputy Mayor Shelly moved approval of Resolution 2025-21 appointing Thomas Nessler to the Planning and Zoning board. Seconded by Commissioner Jennings. Aye: Mayor Wilkinson, Deputy Mayor Shelly, Commissioner Barris, Commissioner Kelly, and Commissioner Jennings 5 - TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT Ms. Lancaster had nothing further to report. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Attorney Daigneault had nothing to report. Page 3Town of Belleair Printed on 12/31/2025

September 3, 2025Town Commission Meeting Minutes MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Barris - nothing to report. Deputy Mayor Shelly - nothing to report. Commissioner Jennings - nothing to report. Commissioner Kelly - nothing to report. Mayor Wilkinson announced September 16th of 2nd budget hearing date; and second reading of ordinances is September 23rd. Ms. Lancaster spoke on three meeting dates for September; advertising time constraints. OTHER BUSINESS No other business. ADJOURNMENT No further business; meeting adjourned in due form at 5:48 PM. ______________________________ TOWN CLERK APPROVED: ______________________________ MAYOR Page 4Town of Belleair Printed on 12/31/2025

Town Commission Town of Belleair Meeting Agenda 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Belleair, FL 33756 Town Hall5:30 PMWednesday, September 3, 2025 First Budget Hearing 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, each person will be given one opportunity to speak for a maximum of 3 minutes per item. We also ask that you please turn-off all cell phones. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COMMISSIONER ROLL CALL 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. Special Certificate of Appropriateness – 1570 Alexander Road25-0142 SCOA - Application 1570 Alexander Rd CGA Memo - 1570 Alexander Road COA Ad 50385 1570 Alexander Road Attachments: CITIZENS COMMENTS (Discussion of items not on the agenda. Each speaker will be allowed to speak once for a maximum of 3 minutes.) CONSENT AGENDA Approval of August 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes25-0139 RM - 08-19-2025Attachments: GENERAL AGENDA Tentative Adoption of Millage for FY 2025-202625-0136 DR420_2025_722 - Town of BelleairAttachments: Printed on 8/27/2025 1 Town of Belleair

September 3, 2025Town Commission Meeting Agenda Tentative Budget Fiscal Year 2025-2026 First Public Hearing25-0137 Town of Belleair Budget FY 2026Attachments: First Reading of Ordinance 586 - Water Rates25-0134 Ordinance No. 586 (Water Rates Increase) Ordinance No. 586 (Water Rates Increase) - EXHIBIT A Ordinance No. 586 (Water Rates Increase) BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE Attachments: First Reading of Ordinance 587 - Solid Waste Rates25-0140 Ordinance No. 587 (Solid Waste Rates Increase) Ordinance No. 587 (Solid Waste Rates Increase) EXHIBIT A Ordinance No. 587 (Solid Waste Rates Increase) - BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE Attachments: First Reading of Ordinance - 588 Plat Approval25-0141 Ordinance No. 588 re plat approval - Belleair Ordinance No. 588 BIE re Ord rev plat approval Belleair Attachments: Resolution 2025-21 Appointing Member to the Planning and Zoning Board25-0138 Resolution 2025-21 P&Z Board Member AppointmentAttachments: TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY REQUIRING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, SHOULD CALL (727) 588-3769 OR FAX A WRITTEN REQUEST TO (727) 588-3767. Printed on 8/27/2025 2 Town of Belleair

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