Reg-Comm-mtg

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

## Members Absent: none

Other Municipal Officials Present: Town Administrator Mike McGlothlin, Town Attorney Robert Eschenfelder, Town Clerk Margaret Carey, Police Chief Rick Swan, Fire Chief Clint Belk, and Fire Chief Bill Schobel

I. ROLL CALL BY THE TOWN CLERK

## II. OATH OF OFFICE

Attorney Eschenfelder performed the Oath of Office for Lisa Hendrickson to the office of Mayor and for CJ Hoyt to the office of Commissioner District 2.

## III. 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 – December 13, 2023, and Special Meeting – December 27, 2023. Vice Mayor Commissioner Licata motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Commissioner Hoyt. Vote taken: All yay.

## IV. APPEARANCES AND PRESENTATIONS

a. Mayor Hendrickson recognized retired Commissioners Jennie Blackburn, MaryBeth Henderson, and Christy Herig. Ms. Herig was present at the meeting to receive her plaque. She was recognized and thanked for her service. b. Chief Rick Swan, Indian Shores PD – recognized and thanked all who participated in the holiday toy drive. In particular, he recognized Mayor Hendrickson, Mr. & Mrs. Grimes, and Club Redington for their outstanding efforts. c. Chief Clint Belk, Madeira Beach Fire Rescue – provided an update and mentioned that although the recent storm turned out to be a non-event, it is still good to be prepared. d. Chief Bill Schobel introduced himself as the new Fire Chief for Seminole Fire Rescue.

## V. OLD BUSINESS

a. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2024-01; AMENDING 140-12 REGARDING PARKING FINES OF THE TOWN CODE Attorney Eschenfelder read the Ordinance title.

Vice Mayor CommissionerLicata moved to approve Ordinance 2024-01: Amending 140-12 Regarding Parking Fines of the Town Code, seconded by Commissioner Hoyt.

Discussion: Commissioner Hoyt asked for background on the topic. Town Administrator McGlothlin explained that the increase will provide greater consistency with Indian Shores PD. The fine also provides a greater gap between the cost of parking versus the fine amount; thus discouraging illegal parking. The Town is also switching to Pinellas Clerk of the Court for fine enforcement and that service costs an additional $15 fee to the Town. Mr. McGlothlin added that the fines do not apply to the County parking lot. Also, the Town has the ability to dismiss citations on a case-by-case basis.

Upon vote, the motion was carried unanimously all yay 3 to 0.

## VI. NEW BUSINESS

## a. APPOINTMENT OF MARK VASQUEZ – BUILDING OFFICIAL

Town Administrator McGlothlin introduced Mark Vasquez and read his biography. Mr. Vasquez approached the podium to introduce himself.

Vice Mayor Commissioner Licata moved to appoint Mark Vasquez to the position of Building Official, seconded by Commissioner Hoyt. Vote taken: All yay.

## b. VACANCIES IN DISTRICTS 1 AND 3 COMMISSION SEATS

Mayor Hendrickson asked that we follow the same process as when the District 2 vacancy was filled.

Clerk Carey explained that we have received phone calls of interest, but resumes have not been accepted yet, until the Board directs staff to begin advertising.

Discussion: Mayor Hendrickson directed staff to accept resumes from Jan. 11-19 and revisiting the topic on January 24. A Special Meeting can be scheduled that day to vote on appointment.

## c. VACANCY/APPOINTMENT – PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE

Mayor Hendrickson explained there are various appointments and reappointments due for the Planning & Zoning Committee.

i. Vice Mayor Commissioner Licata moved to reappoint Richard Caby to District 3 representative, seconded by Commissioner Hoyt. Upon vote, the motion was carried unanimously all yay 3 to 0

Discussion: none

ii. Vice Mayor Commissioner Licata moved to appointment Barry Taylor to the Chair position, seconded by Mayor Hendrickson

Discussion: Commissioner Hoyt indicated that she thought Christy Herig would be better suited for Chair. Attorney Eschenfelder clarified “At-Large” vs “Alternate” and “Chair”. Any position can be the Chair. That is a separate vote. The At-Large and District 2 would need to be appointed first. Mayor Hendrickson said she is concerned with having a quorum and appointing Mr. Taylor to At-Large would make the District 2 position available for Ms. Herig. That way both candidates can be appointed.

Mayor Hendrickson Invited both candidates to speak before the Board. Mr. Taylor indicated he would serve where he is needed.

Vice Mayor Commissioner Licata amended his motion and moved to appoint Barry Taylor to the At-Large position, seconded by Mayor Hendrickson. Upon vote, the motion was carried unanimously all yay 3 to 0.

iii. Commissioner Hoyt motioned to appoint Christy Herig to District 2 representative, seconded by Vice Mayor Commissioner Licata. Upon vote, the motion was carried unanimously all yay 3 to 0

iv. Commissioner Hoyt motioned to appoint Christy Herig to Chair, seconded by Vice Mayor Commissioner Licata. Upon vote, the motion was carried unanimously all yay 3 to 0

Mayor Hendrickson directed staff to advertise for the District 1 and At-Large Alternate members for Planning & Zoning Committee.

## d. VACANCY/APPOINTMENT – PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE

Administrator McGlothlin explained the history of the Beautification Committee merging with the Parks & Recreation Committee. Some duplicates of seats occurred as a result. Attorney Eschenfelder clarified Parks & Rec Committee appointments with information from the Town Code.

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He went on to explain that Beautification did not merge with PAR. Actually PAR assumed the duties of Beautification and the Beautification Committee was dissolved.

The Board made one motion to reappoint all of the following members: