Oldsmar public meetings in 2023
27 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for December 20, 2023, was cancelled because there were no agenda items to be addressed.
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council met to present a $1,000,000 award from State Representative Adam Anderson for the St. Petersburg Drive Complete Streets Phase 2 project. The council also addressed rezoning requests, approved various service contracts, and noted the upcoming resignation of Council Member Jarrod Buchman.
- $1,000,000 award from State Representative Adam Anderson for St. Petersburg Drive roundabout
- Rezoning request from R-3 to R-2 residential district (Ordinance 2023-06)
- HVAC equipment purchase and installation for Cypress Forest Recreation Center and Oldsmar Library
- Award of city-wide janitorial services to Net Facility Services, LLC
- Agreement for use of recreation facilities with Oldslam Little League, Inc.
PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board is reviewing an overview of the City of Oldsmar Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting includes public hearings for several ordinances intended to amend various elements of the plan, including coastal management and capital improvements.
- Overview of City of Oldsmar Comprehensive Plan Update by Luis Serna
- Public Hearing for Ordinance 2023-10 regarding Coastal Management and Conservation Element
- Public Hearing for Ordinance 2023-11 regarding Coastal Management Element
- Public Hearing for Ordinance 2023-13 regarding Recreation and Open Space Element
- Public Hearing for Ordinance 2023-14 regarding Intergovernmental Coordination Element
Public Art Task Force
The Public Art Task Force is working to develop a master plan for visual arts in Oldsmar. The meeting focuses on finalizing questions for a community survey and determining how to encourage participation.
- Discussion of questions for the community survey
- Finalization of the community survey regarding the vision for public art
- Planning for survey publicity and participation
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
The Code Enforcement Board meeting scheduled for December 7, 2023, was cancelled because there were no agenda items to be discussed.
CITY COUNCIL
The Oldsmar City Council met to approve several charitable donations, utility purchases, and a rezoning ordinance. The Council also adopted resolutions regarding board member appointment policies and upcoming municipal election ballot language.
- First Reading of Ordinance 2023-06 for rezoning from R-3 to R-2
- $27,000 charitable donation allocation to Oldsmar Cares, Inc.
- $5,500 charitable donation allocation to Oldsmar Friends of the Arts, Inc.
- Authorization of HUD Grant Agreement for State Street Drainage Ditch Improvements
- Purchase of two Toyota Tundra trucks from Seminole Toyota
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Board of Adjustment is reviewing a request to reduce the rear yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet at 532 Cypress View Drive. The change would allow for the construction of an in-ground pool and deck.
- Variance Request VAR 2023-11: Reduce rear yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet for a pool and deck at 532 Cypress View Drive
Public Art Task Force
The task force is reviewing existing art installations and the goals of the Public Art Master Plan. Members are working to develop a community survey regarding the role, location, and themes of public art in Oldsmar.
- Review of existing art installations in Oldsmar
- Development of community survey questions for a vision statement
- Review of Public Art Master Plan goals
- Discussion on defining what is and is not public art
LEISURE SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
The Leisure Services Advisory Board will meet to elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair and receive an update on the Park User Survey. The board will also review the 2024 meeting schedule.
- Election of Board Chair and Vice-Chair
- Park User Survey update
- Presentation of 2024 Board Meeting Schedule
- Approval of August 14, 2023, meeting minutes
PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 8, 2023, was cancelled because there were no agenda items to be addressed.
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council met to approve several community donation allocations, a street resurfacing contract, and updates to board membership rules. The council also addressed personnel matters including compensation for the City Manager and City Clerk.
- Awarded contract to Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. for the Citywide Street Reserting Project
- $24,500 donation allocation to Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center
- $15,000 donation allocation to Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce
- $3,000 donation allocation to Holiday Sharing Fund
- Resolution 2023-26 to prohibit membership on more than one board
FIREFIGHTERS PENSION BOARD
The Board is reviewing the administrative budget report, ratifying expenses, and discussing the amended Defined Benefit Plan document. The meeting also includes an update on attorney matters and the 2024 meeting schedule.
- Presentation of Administrative Budget Report
- Ratification of expenses and distributions
- Review of FMPTF DB Plan Document amended September 21, 2023
- Attorney update regarding House Bill 3 investment requirements
- Setting the 2024 Board Meeting Schedule
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
The Code Enforcement Board meeting scheduled for November 2, 2023, was cancelled because there were no agenda items to be discussed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 25, 2023, was cancelled because there were no agenda items to be addressed.
CITY COUNCIL - 24 Oct 2023 WORK SESSION
The City Council is holding a work session to review how members are appointed to various city boards. Discussions include the current process for advisory and quasi-judicial boards, as well as policies regarding teen members and membership limits.
- Discussion of Board Appointment Process
- Discussion of Ex-Officio Teen Members
- Discussion on policy prohibiting membership on more than one Board
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council approved a settlement agreement with Tampa Bay Construction & Engineering, Inc. and Allied Property & Casualty Insurance Company. The meeting also included approvals for several municipal service contracts, including legal services, fuel procurement, and library materials.
- Settlement agreement with Tampa Bay Construction & Engineering, Inc. and Allied Property & Casualty Insurance Company
- Renewal of LLC Advisors Shumaker consulting and lobbying services for FY 2023/2024
- Purchase of annual City-Wide fuel from Palmdale Oil via Pinellas County Cooperative Contract
- Use of McKim & Creed, Inc. contract for maintenance at the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant
- Payment of $8,201.50 to Trask, Daigneault, LLP for September 2023 legal services
PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board is reviewing a request to change the zoning of 505 St. Petersburg Drive West from R-3 residential to R-2 residential. The board will evaluate the application and submit a recommendation to the City Council.
- ZLU23-02: Rezoning request for 505 St. Petersburg Drive West from R-3 to R-2
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council will meet in an executive session to discuss the legal case McDonald v. City of Oldsmar, et al.
- Executive session on legal case McDonald v. City of Oldsmar
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council met to adopt an inventory of real property suitable for use as affordable housing. The council also approved several utility-related purchases, including sodium hypochlorite and software licenses.
- Adopted Resolution 2023-25 approving an inventory of real property for affordable housing
- Approved annual purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite from Odyssey Manufacturing Company not to exceed $105,000
- Authorized advertisement for the Douglas Rd Drainage & Road Profile Improvements Project
- Approved Microsoft Office 365 license renewal through SHI International Corporation
- Adopted Resolution 2023-24 to join the American Flood Coalition
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for September 27, 2023, was cancelled because there were no agenda items.
FIREFIGHTERS PENSION BOARD
The Board is reviewing the 2023 valuation authorization, the 2022 annual report, and the proposed FY24 administrative budget. The meeting also includes discussions on audit engagement letters and recent pension fund performance.
- Authorization of Oldsmar 2023 Valuation
- Review of 2022 Annual Report from Division of Retirement
- Presentation of FY24 Proposed Administrative Budget Report
- Review of Quarterly Investment Report as of June 30, 2023
- Discussion of FY23 Audit Engagement Letters
VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD
The Veterans Advisory Board will review applications for 2023 memorial engravings and select a memorial inductee for wreath placement. The board will also establish its 2024 meeting schedule and appoint a new Chair and Vice-Chair.
- Review of 2023 memorial engraving applications
- Selection of Memorial Inductee for Wreath Placement
- Update on Veterans Day Ceremony
- Appointment of 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair
- Establishment of 2024 meeting schedule
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council passed the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget and established a millage rate of 4.05 mills. The meeting also included the adoption of the Community Redevelopment Agency budget, totaling $2,238,585 in revenue.
- Adopted 4.05 mills millage rate for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
- Adopted Community Redevelopment Agency Budget with $2,238,585 in total revenue
- Approved settlement agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. and Keystone Retaining Wall Systems, LLC
- Awarded fiber optic work for the potable water wellfield to Precision Contracting Services Inc.
- Approved fee waivers for the Holiday Sharing Fund Craft Beer Festival and Celebrate Oldsmar events
PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board meeting scheduled for September 13, 2023, was cancelled because there were no agenda items to be discussed.
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
The Code Enforcement Board meeting scheduled for September 7, 2023, was cancelled because there were no agenda items to be discussed.
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council met to adopt the tentative budget and a 4.05 mills millage rate for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The meeting also included approvals for various engineering contracts, utility fee amendments, and federal grant distributions.
- Adopted a tentative millage rate of 4.05 mills for Fiscal Year 2023-24
- Approved distribution of $250,805 from the Edwin Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program
- Amended Stormwater Utility management fees
- Approved purchase of playground equipment for Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve from Rep Services, Inc.
- Awarded multiple engineering consulting contracts to DRMP, Inc., Ardurra Group, Inc., Metzger + Willard, Inc., WSP USA, Inc., Black & Veatch Corporation, Hazen and Sawyer, and Colliers Engineering and Design
CITY COUNCIL - 28 Aug 2023 Emergency
The City Council held an emergency meeting to address the threat posed by Tropical Storm Idalia. The Council adopted Resolution 2023-22, officially declaring a Local State of Emergency for the city.
- Adoption of Resolution 2023-22 declaring a Local State of Emergency
- Authorization for the City Manager to execute emergency operational functions
- Delegation of authority to the City Manager to appropriate funds for emergency operations