Special Meeting

901 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Belleair, FL 33756 Town of Belleair Meeting Minutes Special Meeting 3:00 PM Town HallWednesday, May 25, 2022 Meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM with Mayor Wilkinson presiding. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COMMISSIONER ROLL CALL Mayor Michael Wilkinson, Deputy Mayor Tom Kurey, Commissioner Tom Shelly, Commissioner Coleen Chaney, and Commissioner Thomas Nessler Present 5 - CITIZENS COMMENTS Dan Hartshorne-resident-spoke on need for additional staffing resources in Public Works, Finance and Solid Waste departments. GENERAL AGENDA 22-0231 Open Discussion on Interim Town Manager Position Mayor Wilkinson spoke on purpose of meeting; outlined meeting procedure; four interim candidates to provide presentations. Robert Daniels provided background; experience and credentials; discussed values; community outreach. (Zoom technical difficulty) Lisa Hendrickson spoke on experience and credentials; Pinellas County native; came across opportunity from FCCMA transition list; teaches at USF School of Public Affairs. Commissioner Chaney questioned consulting business and potential conflict; Attorney Jay Daigneault stated it would be best to handle on a case by case basis. Ms. Hendrickson provided additional details regarding her consulting business. Mayor Wilkinson questioned if considering full time position. Ms. Hendrickson stated she would; discussed recent application with Belleair Beach. Commissioner Nessler questioned brand management for Belleair. Ms. Hendrickson addressed. Commissioner Chaney questioned employees; Ms. Hendrickson spoke on developing teams to promote from within. Resumed questioning with Mr. Daniels. Mayor asked for Mr. Daniels to address Commissioner Chaney's question regarding why Belleair. Mr. Daniels provided Page 1Town of Belleair Printed on 10/31/2022

May 25, 2022Special Meeting Meeting Minutes response. Mayor Wilkinson questioned if he was planning on applying for the full time position. Mr. Daniels responded, yes. Robert Kochen provided background with Tarpon Springs Police Department, article in Tampa Bay times and credentials; team leadership and building relationships. Spoke on utilizing strategic plan. Commissioner Nessler posed questions regarding methodology as to how things are currently run in departments. Mr. Kochen responded; teamwork and communication. Commissioner Chaney thanked Mr. Kochen for his service; questioned connections and affiliations to various community organizations. Mr. Kochen provided response. Deputy Mayor Kurey inquired about Mr. Kochen's familiarity to Belleair's Strategic Plan. Mr. Kochen responded. Mayor Wilkinson inquired if Mr. Kochen was planning on applying for the Permanent position. Mr. Kochen stated he would be. Gay Lancaster, stated she was here to be considered for the interim town manager position; provided her background, education and work experiences. Commissioner Nessler inquired as to what Ms. Lancaster would do regarding the water issues. Ms. Lancaster stated she would fix it; has a great relationship with the County Administrator and staff. Commissioner Chaney asked how she was able to help multiple agencies through change and disruption. Ms. Lancaster stated be believed in the importance to get a feeling of the people there and calming the waters; gaining trust; bringing about change. Mayor Wilkinson opened the floor for comments from the audience. Debbie Marcelles-resident-spoke on the circumstances of meeting and the attorney opinion on dual employment. Mayor Wilkinson closed floor for public comment. Commissioner Chaney inquired about how we got here; questioned if the Town Attorney,Jay Daigneault knew about the AG opinion. Mr. Daigneault affirmed he knew of the opinion; provided explanation; no prior litigation on issue conclusion; relies on case law; potential cost of litigation doesn't make sense for the Chief or the Town. Mayor Wilkinson thanked the candidates for their time; all candidates were very viable and could do the job; spoke in support of Gay Lancaster due to her expertise, familiarity of the town, and relationship with the county; thanked staff. Commissioner Nessler concurred with Mayor Wilkinson; Ms. Lancaster best person for the job. Deputy Mayor Kurey stated he interviewed all of the candidates; agreed that Ms. Page 2Town of Belleair Printed on 10/31/2022

May 25, 2022Special Meeting Meeting Minutes Lancaster would be the best for the position and would be his choice for Interim Town Manager. Commissioner Chaney spoke about the expertise that Ms. Lancaster would bring to the Town. Attorney Daigneault spoke on process. Commissioner Shelly moved to appoint Gay Lancaster as our Interim Town Manager. Seconded by Commissioner Nessler. Aye: Mayor Wilkinson, Deputy Mayor Kurey, Commissioner Shelly, Commissioner Chaney, and Commissioner Nessler 5 - Mayor Wilkinson questioned preference.Ms. Lancaster stated she would like to be hired under contract as consultant; requesting flat $10,000 per month. Attorney Daigneault suggested additional clarifying motion language. 22-0231 Open Discussion on Interim Town Manager Position Commissioner Chaney moved to authorize the Town Attorney to negotiate a consulting agreement with Ms. Lancaster for $10,000 per month and such agreement to be signed by Mayor upon the consent of Ms. Lancaster and the Mayor and to be brought before the Commission for ratification. Seconded by Commissioner Shelly. Aye: Mayor Wilkinson, Deputy Mayor Kurey, Commissioner Shelly, Commissioner Chaney, and Commissioner Nessler 5 - ADJOURNMENT No further business; Meeting adjourned in due form at 4:05 PM. Commissioner Nessler moved to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Chaney. Aye: Mayor Wilkinson, Deputy Mayor Kurey, Commissioner Shelly, Commissioner Chaney, and Commissioner Nessler 5 - _________________________________ TOWN CLERK APPROVED: _________________________________ MAYOR Page 3Town of Belleair Printed on 10/31/2022