Oldsmar public meetings in 2023

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

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

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for September 27, 2023, was cancelled because there were no agenda items.

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

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Oldsmar Board of Adjustment public hearing scheduled for August 23, 2023, has been cancelled because there are no agenda items to consider. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, legal fees, and a contract award for engineering services. The most significant action is awarding a contract for general professional engineering services to Jones Edmunds and Associates, Inc. for capital improvement projects. The council will also discuss a visioning work session and a teen council proposal.

• Award contract for Category 2 and 3 of 2023-002-RFQ: General Professional Engineering Services to Jones Edmunds and Associates, Inc.
• Approve payment of $2,839.80 to Trask Daigneault, LLP for July 2023 legal services
• Approve purchase of cloud-based telephone platform from Vonage under OMNIA Partners contract R200803
• Approve special event application fee waiver for Oldsmar Cares 'Oldsmar Rod Run' on November 4, 2023
• Schedule visioning work session for October 18, 2023 to establish strategic vision and FY 2024-2025 goals

LEISURE SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD

The Oldsmar Leisure Services Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from May 8, 2023, and discuss monthly reports, project updates, and upcoming events. Agenda items include a Leisure Services Learning Moment, the Celebrate Oldsmar schedule, and a Park User Survey. The board will also take up new business and board comments.

• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2023
• Monthly reports and project updates
• Leisure Services Learning Moment
• Celebrate Oldsmar schedule
• Park User Survey

PLANNING BOARD

The Planning Board will review a request to consolidate nine lots into one for a new office building at 201 S. Bayview Boulevard. They will also discuss the 2022 Concurrency Report, which evaluates if city services can support development impacts.

• Replat of 201 S. Bayview Boulevard to create a 0.52-acre lot
• Proposed 3,865 square foot one-story office building
• City Wide 2022 Concurrency Report recommendation for City Council adoption

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

The Oldsmar City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed operational budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. The budget totals $50,218,045, a 17.4% decrease from the revised FY 22/23 budget. Key points include a steady millage rate of 4.05 mills, no new net positions, and a focus on capital projects and reserves.

• Proposed budget totals $50,218,045, down 17.4% from prior year
• Millage rate held at 4.05 mills for 16th consecutive year
• 4% cost-of-living adjustment and up to 2% merit increase for employees
• Capital outlay of $16,302,800, including $6.55M for Water Reclamation Facility Control Building
• No new net positions; total FTE remains at 163.3

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Oldsmar Code Enforcement Board hearing scheduled for August 3, 2023, has been cancelled because there are no agenda items to address. The meeting was to be held in the Council Chamber at 101 State Street West.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council is meeting to decide on several contracts and policies, including a $2,107,476 law enforcement services agreement with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office and a $47,000 planning consultant contract for the city hall site redevelopment. They will also consider a fire station roof replacement contract, a city seal policy, and a fee waiver for a drill championship event. The agenda includes both approvals and informational presentations.

• Approve $2,107,476 contract with Pinellas County Sheriff's Office for FY 23/24 law enforcement services
• Award $47,000 contract to GAI Consultants for planning services for city hall site redevelopment
• Award Fire Station Roof Replacement to Lewis Walker Roofing, Inc.
• Adopt Resolution 2023-14 for a formal City Seal policy
• Approve fee waiver for Bay Area Drill Championship event on September 16, 2023

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Oldsmar Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests from Helen J. Wilson for properties on Fairfield Street. The requests seek to reduce the minimum lot area and width in the Town Center Residential District to allow construction of single-family homes. The board will also approve minutes from the May 24, 2023 meeting.

• VAR23-09: Variance to reduce lot area from 6,000 to 5,884 sq ft and lot width from 50 to 49.28 ft for Lot 11, Block 12 (306 Fairfield Street)
• VAR23-10: Variance to reduce lot area from 6,000 to 5,778 sq ft for Lot 10, Block 12 (same parcel)
• Approval of minutes from May 24, 2023 meeting
• Public hearing for both variance requests

VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD

The Oldsmar Veterans Advisory Board will meet to approve April minutes, discuss Memorial Day ceremony highlights, assign a liaison for Veterans Day ceremony planning, and receive an update on Veterans Wall applications. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Approve minutes from April 24, 2023
• Memorial Day Ceremony highlights
• Assign liaison for Veterans Day Ceremony planning
• Veterans Wall Applications Update (applications due September 8, 2023)

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council meeting on July 18, 2023, included approvals of a proposed millage rate of 4.05 mills, renewal of employee benefits with Cigna and other providers, and selection of Option E for city-owned properties near City Hall, directing staff to work with GAI Community Solutions. The council also approved several consent items, including legal payments, janitorial services bidding, and a lift installation at the water treatment facility. Awards and recognitions were presented, and the meeting included an open forum for public comment.

• Approved proposed millage rate of 4.05 mills for Pinellas County Property Appraiser
• Selected Option E for city-owned properties near City Hall, directing staff to work with GAI Community Solutions
• Approved renewal of medical/dental benefits with Cigna, vision with EyeMed, EAP with Cigna Behavioral Health, life insurance with The Standard, and new City-paid Long Term Disability with The Standard
• Awarded installation of lift at Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Facility to Austin Construction Group under City of Tampa contract pricing
• Authorized City Manager to advertise 2023-014-ITB for Citywide Janitorial Services

PLANNING BOARD

The Oldsmar Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 421 Park Blvd. The applicant, Oldsmar DP1, LLC, seeks to change the zoning from Town Center Commercial Neighborhood (TCCN) with a PUD overlay without restrictions to TCCN with a PUD overlay and TCB restrictions, which would remove the commercial live-work component from the townhome project. The board will also approve minutes from March 8, 2023, and select a chair for the remainder of 2023.

• Rezoning LUZ22-03 for Washington Park Village at 421 Park Blvd., removing commercial live-work requirement from 15 townhomes
• Approval of minutes from March 8, 2023 meeting
• Selection of chair for remainder of 2023

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Oldsmar Code Enforcement Board hearing scheduled for July 6, 2023, was cancelled because there were no agenda items to address. The meeting notice lists board members and staff but includes no cases or business to consider.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for June 28, 2023, was cancelled. There were no agenda items scheduled for discussion or decision.

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council is meeting to vote on a range of administrative and financial items, including fee increases for planning applications, a new public records policy, and a budget revision. They will also consider several contracts for legal services, equipment, and maintenance, plus a few community-related approvals.

• Resolution 2023-11 increases Assessment Search Fee from $25 to $75 and publication/advertising fee for variances from $150 to $350
• Resolution 2023-12 approves a Public Records Policy
• Resolution 2023-10 revises the FY 2022/2023 budget
• Resolution 2023-13 suspends the annual ad valorem tax transfer from General Fund to Public Safety Impact Fund for FY 2023/2024
• Approves purchase of AV equipment from AVI-SPL under OMNIA Partners Contract #2019.001535

FIREFIGHTERS PENSION BOARD

The Oldsmar Firefighters Pension Board is meeting to review routine financial matters, including the quarterly pension plan investment report for the period ending March 31, 2023, and the audited pension fund financial statements for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. The board will also consider an update to the Florida Municipal Pension Trust Fund (FMPTF) investment policy and discuss legal fees for remote attendance. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Quarterly pension plan investment report for March 31, 2023 shows ending balance of $8,922,084.68
• Audited pension fund financial statements for FYE 9/30/22 to be accepted
• FMPTF Investment Policy update as of 6.8.23
• Attorney update on HB 3-Chp 2023-28 and discussion of legal fees for remote attendance
• Ratification of expenses and distributions (invoices)

PLANNING BOARD

The Oldsmar Planning Board meeting and public hearing(s) scheduled for June 14, 2023, were cancelled because there were no agenda items to consider. No decisions or discussions took place.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council is meeting to approve routine items and several notable actions, including a budget revision with a new pay plan, a debris collection contract, and fee increases. The agenda also includes a presentation of an award and scheduling for the upcoming annual budget work session.

• Adopt Resolution 2023-09 revising FY 2022/2023 budget and approving new pay plan and position grades
• Award debris collection and removal services contract to Phillips and Jordan, Inc. under Pinellas County cooperative contract
• Increase Assessment Search Fee from $25 to $75 and publication/advertising fee for variances from $150 to $350
• Authorize reimbursement of $26,205.91 to Pinellas County for water quality monitoring
• Authorize advertising for construction of Douglas Rd drainage and road profile improvements

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Oldsmar Code Enforcement Board hearing scheduled for June 1, 2023, has been cancelled because there are no agenda items to address. The meeting was to be held in the Council Chamber at 101 State Street West.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Oldsmar Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests. The first seeks to reduce a side yard setback from 25 to 18 feet for a screened porch at 72 Emerald Bay Drive. The second seeks to reduce a rear yard setback from 20 to 9 feet for a family room addition at 2004 Mandalay Court. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• VAR23-05: Variance to reduce side yard setback from 25 to 18 feet for screened porch at 72 Emerald Bay Drive
• VAR23-06: Variance to reduce rear yard setback from 20 to 9 feet for family room addition at 2004 Mandalay Court
• Approval of minutes from March 22, 2023 meeting

WORK SESSION

The Oldsmar City Council is holding a work session to discuss the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2024-2029. The agenda includes only this single discussion item, which outlines planned capital projects and funding sources over the six-year period. The council will review the program, which includes a new 'unfunded' category for projects needing additional funding.

• Capital Improvement Program budget for FY 2024-2029, totaling $76,083,000 across all funds
• General Fund projects totaling $6,094,000
• Community Redevelopment Area Fund projects totaling $10,320,000
• Water & Sewer Operating Fund projects totaling $16,880,000
• Stormwater Utility Fund projects totaling $6,070,000

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including awards, proclamations, and approvals. Key actions include authorizing the city attorney to obtain outside counsel to represent the city and Mayor Saracki regarding an alleged public records violation, and adopting an ordinance setting the March 19, 2024 municipal election date. The council also approved several consent items, including a fencing contract and legal service payments.

• Authorized outside counsel for public records violation allegation involving Mayor Saracki
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-05 setting municipal election date to March 19, 2024
• Awarded fencing contract to Smith Industries, Inc. d/b/a Smith Fence Company
• Approved payments for April 2023 legal services, including to Bartlett, Loeb, Hinds & Thompson, PLLC
• Accepted annual financial audit and comprehensive financial report for FY 2022

PLANNING BOARD

The Oldsmar Planning Board meeting and public hearings scheduled for May 10, 2023, were cancelled because there were no agenda items to consider. The notice was issued by the City Clerk.

LEISURE SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD

The Oldsmar Leisure Services Advisory Board will meet to discuss naming play areas at RE Olds Park, a possible Car-Free Streets Day, and festivals. The board will also review monthly reports and project updates. The agenda includes approval of the February 13, 2023 minutes and an open forum for public comment.

• Discuss naming play areas at RE Olds Park
• Discuss having a Car-Free Streets Day
• Discuss Festivals
• Approval of Minutes dated February 13, 2023
• Monthly Reports, Project Updates, and Upcoming Events

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Oldsmar Code Enforcement Board hearing scheduled for May 4, 2023, was cancelled because there were no agenda items to consider. The meeting notice lists board members and staff but includes no cases or business to be heard.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council is deciding on several items, including setting the municipal election date, approving disaster debris collection and monitoring contracts, and adopting a new city logo. The agenda also includes proclamations and routine approvals.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2023-05 setting municipal election date to March 19, 2024
• Resolution 2023-07 establishing candidate qualifying period for the March 19, 2024 election
• Resolution 2023-08 approving a new city logo
• Contract award to Tetra Tech, Inc. for disaster debris monitoring under Pinellas County Cooperative Contract 22-0601-P-(JJ)
• Contract award to CrowderGulf Joint Venture, Inc. for debris collection under Pinellas County Cooperative Contract 22-0617-P

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Oldsmar City Council is meeting to recess into a closed (out of the sunshine) session to discuss the pending lawsuit City of Oldsmar vs. Tampa Bay Construction & Engineering, Inc. (Case No. 19-005902-CI). The meeting includes an open forum for public comments and is expected to last about one hour. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Closed session on lawsuit City of Oldsmar vs. Tampa Bay Construction & Engineering, Inc., Case No. 19-005902-CI
• Open Forum for public comments (5-minute limit per speaker)
• Attendees include Mayor Dan Saracki, City Manager Felicia Donnelly, and attorneys Robert M. Eschenfelder and Thomas J. Trask

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Oldsmar Board of Adjustment public hearing scheduled for April 26, 2023, has been cancelled due to no agenda items. The meeting notice states it was cancelled for that reason, so no decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD

The Oldsmar Veterans Advisory Board will meet to approve the January 23, 2023 minutes and receive an update on the Memorial Day Ceremony. The agenda includes an open forum for public comment and board comments. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the ceremony update.

• Approve minutes from January 23, 2023 meeting
• Update on Memorial Day Ceremony
• Open forum for public comments (5-minute limit per speaker)

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council met on April 18, 2023, and approved several items, including a $535,000 budget revision for the Community Redevelopment Agency, the purchase of property at 201 South Jefferson Street, a stormwater master plan contract, and a conditional use permit for a horse on a residential property. They also adopted resolutions on the Pinellas County Vulnerability Assessment and set the March 19, 2024 municipal election date.

• Approved purchase of 201 South Jefferson Street for $229,999.99 (appraised at $270,000)
• Awarded Stormwater Master Plan contract to Jones Edmunds and Associates, Inc. for up to $499,834.00
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-03 revising the definition of portable sign
• Passed Conditional Use CU23-01 to allow one horse on a residential property in E-1 zoning
• Approved $535,000 budget revision for CRA fund for property acquisitions and demolition

PLANNING BOARD

The Oldsmar Planning Board meeting and public hearings scheduled for April 12, 2023, were cancelled due to no agenda items. The notice states the cancellation and provides no further business to discuss.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Oldsmar Code Enforcement Board hearing scheduled for April 6, 2023, was cancelled because there were no agenda items to consider. The meeting notice lists board members and staff but contains no business to discuss.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council held its regular meeting on April 4, 2023, adopting several items including a development agreement for city-owned property next to the library, an ordinance easing golf cart regulations, and a resolution designating the CRA chair. They also approved grants for drainage and road projects, and heard presentations on water conservation and Arbor Day.

• Adopted Development Agreement with Devon S. Rushnell, LLC for city-owned property adjacent to the Library
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-01 allowing golf cart operation without a driver license and optional registration
• Approved Pinellas County Vulnerability Assessment as a planning tool
• Approved Grant Agreement LPA0351 with Florida DEP for State Street Drainage Ditch Improvements
• Approved Supplemental Amendment No. 1 for Douglas Road Project (Commerce Blvd to Stevens Ave)

FIREFIGHTERS PENSION BOARD

The Board will review the quarterly pension plan investment report and administrative budget report as of December 31, 2022. Members will also discuss a request for proposal for Board Attorney and consider an administrative services agreement with FMPTF.

• Quarterly Pension Plan Investment Report (as of Dec 31, 2022)
• Administrative Budget Report (as of Dec 31, 2022)
• Reappointment of Board-Appointed Trustee Paula Saracki
• Request for Proposal for Board Attorney
• Administrative services agreement with FMPTF

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Oldsmar Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests. The first seeks to reduce front setbacks for a porch and garage addition at 106 Shore Drive W. The second seeks to reduce parking space width and side setback for a warehouse at 430 Race Track Road. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and hold an open forum.

• VAR23-01: Reduce front setback from 25 to 13 feet for porch and secondary front setback from 25 to 10 feet for garage at 106 Shore Drive W.
• VAR23-02: Reduce parking space width from 10x20 to 9x20 feet and side setback from 5 to 0 feet for warehouse at 430 Race Track Road.
• Approval of minutes from December 21, 2022 meeting.
• Open forum with 5-minute speaker limit, up to 30 minutes total.

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council held a regular meeting on March 21, 2023, covering a range of items including approvals, public hearings, and presentations. Key actions included approving a request for proposals for the city-owned property south of Tampa Road (the city-hall site), passing the first reading of an ordinance to allow golf cart operation without a driver's license, and adopting an ordinance on building code amendments. The council also approved several contracts and expenditures, and scheduled a special meeting for July 15, 2023 to rank development proposals for the city-hall site.

• Approved RFP for city-owned property south of Tampa Road, north of State Street, west of Washington Avenue (city-hall site)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 2023-01 to allow golf cart operation without a valid driver's license and optional registration
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-04 amending building code to exclude certain mitigation and energy retrofits from substantial improvement calculations
• Approved $10,000 payment to Bartlett, Loeb, Hinds & Thompson for Eric Seidel's litigation defense
• Approved awarding bleacher replacement at Oldsmar Sports Complex to Southeastern Seating, Inc.

PLANNING BOARD

The Planning Board will consider amendments to the Land Development Code regarding monument, portable, and temporary sign regulations. They will also discuss a development agreement for a mixed-use project featuring 82 residential townhomes.

• Land Development Code text amendments for monument, portable, and temporary sign regulations
• Development Agreement for Devon S. Rushnell, LLC involving 82 residential townhomes
• Mixed-use development component for 18 townhomes near the Oldsmar library

CITY COUNCIL

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including roof replacements and fence installations. They also passed a first reading of an ordinance regarding building code mitigation and authorized an ordinance to change golf cart registration and licensing requirements.

• Ordinance 2023-04 regarding building code mitigation and energy efficient retrofits
• Proposed ordinance to remove driver's license requirements for golf carts
• Fence replacement at Oldsmar Sports Complex and Sheffield Park ($53,000 total)
• Caustic tank replacement at Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant (up to $50,000)
• Roof replacement at Fire Station 54 (up to $75,000)

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Oldsmar Code Enforcement Board hearing scheduled for March 2, 2023, was cancelled because there were no agenda items to address. The meeting notice lists board members and staff but indicates no business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Oldsmar City Council is holding an executive session to discuss the pending lawsuit David McDonald et al. v. City of Oldsmar, Case No. 22-001204-CI. The meeting includes an open forum for public comment before the closed session. The council will recess to meet out of the sunshine, then reconvene publicly to announce the session's end.

• Executive session to discuss David McDonald et al. v. City of Oldsmar, Case No. 22-001204-CI
• Open forum limited to 5 minutes per speaker
• Attendees include Mayor, Council Members, City Manager, and attorneys

WORK SESSION

The Oldsmar City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: a review of the golf cart ordinance, a review of reimbursement for Council Member expenses, and a discussion about Council volunteering at community events. This is a discussion-only meeting, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.

• Review of Golf Cart Ordinance (Packet Page 3)
• Review of reimbursement for Council Member expenses (Packet Page 15)
• Discuss volunteering as a Council at community events

EXECUTIVE SESSION

This meeting agenda is procedural only. The Oldsmar City Council executive session originally scheduled for February 23, 2023, has been rescheduled to March 2, 2023, at the same time and location. No substantive items are listed for discussion.

• Executive session rescheduled from February 23 to March 2, 2023
• Meeting location: State Street Center, 127 State Street West, Oldsmar, FL

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Oldsmar Board of Adjustment public hearing scheduled for February 22, 2023, has been cancelled because there are no agenda items to consider. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council approved a consent docket including contracts for lift station rehabilitation and water reclamation equipment, appointed a board member, and authorized drafting flood ordinance amendments. It also scheduled an executive session for a lawsuit and approved several routine items.

• Awarded contract to Mader Electric Motors for Sellers Lift Station rehabilitation via Lee County Contract No. B190409JJB
• Approved purchase of two aeration tank mixers at Water Reclamation Facility from Mader Electric Motors
• Approved employment agreement with Kristin Garcia for City Clerk position
• Authorized drafting Flood Ordinance Amendments and Florida Building Code Technical Amendments
• Scheduled executive session for March 2, 2023 regarding David McDonald et al. v. City of Oldsmar

LEISURE SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD

The Oldsmar Leisure Services Advisory Board will interview applicants for a vacant alternate position, discuss naming play areas at RE Olds Park, and consider parking options for non-residents. The board will also discuss a community engagement event with Leisure Services and appoint representatives to work with City staff on a Parks Satisfaction Survey. The meeting includes approval of the November 14, 2022 minutes and routine reports.

• Interview applicants for vacant alternate board position
• Discuss naming play areas at RE Olds Park
• Discuss parking options for non-residents
• Discuss community engagement event with Leisure Services
• Appoint representatives for Parks Satisfaction Survey

SPECIAL MEETING

The Oldsmar City Council is holding a special meeting solely to interview and rank the final candidates for the position of City Clerk. The agenda includes an open forum for public comment, followed by the candidate interviews and ranking. No other business is scheduled.

• Special meeting to interview and rank final City Clerk candidates
• Open Forum with 5-minute limit per speaker
• Meeting held at Oldsmar Council Chamber, 101 State Street West

PLANNING BOARD

The Oldsmar Planning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed flood ordinance amendments (CA23-01) that would exclude certain wind/flood mitigation and energy efficiency improvements from the 50% substantial improvement cumulative threshold. The board will also select a chair and vice-chair for 2023 and approve prior minutes. A development agreement for a mixed-use project (DA23-01) has been postponed to March 8, 2023.

• Public hearing on CA23-01: flood ordinance amendments to exclude code-compliant wind/flood mitigation and energy efficiency retrofits up to 50% of market value from substantial improvement cumulative
• DA23-01 Devon S. Rushnell, LLC development agreement postponed to 3/8/2023 (82 townhomes, 18 with live-work component, south of St. Petersburg Drive East)
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2022
• Selection of chair and vice-chair for 2023

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council approved several items, including the purchase of property at 200 Exeter Street for $200,000 to support Town Center redevelopment, a roundabout design contract, a curb and sidewalk repair contract, and a Hurricane Ian reimbursement agreement. The council also ratified a joint defense agreement and considered reimbursement from a former mayor for attorney fees.

• Approved purchase of 200 Exeter St. for $200,000 from CRA fund
• Authorized Work Order #5 with Kimley-Horn for Bayview Blvd. & St. Petersburg Drive roundabout design
• Awarded curb and sidewalk repair contract to Central Florida Contractors, Inc.
• Approved agreement with FDEM for Hurricane Ian reimbursement (DR-4673)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-03 to join Advantage Pinellas Housing Compact

WORK SESSION

The Oldsmar City Council is holding a work session to discuss the process, scoring criteria, and development agreement process for a downtown redevelopment Request for Proposals (RFP). No formal decisions are expected; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Review of RFP process
• Scoring criteria for proposals
• Development agreement process

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Oldsmar Code Enforcement Board hearing scheduled for February 2, 2023, has been cancelled because there are no agenda items to address. This is a procedural cancellation, and no decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Oldsmar Board of Adjustment public hearing scheduled for January 25, 2023, has been cancelled due to no agenda items. The meeting notice states it was cancelled for that reason, so no decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD

The Oldsmar Veterans Advisory Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss the Memorial Day Ceremony. The agenda includes numerous items to reconsider past board actions from 2020 to 2022, including appointments, absences, and memorial-related decisions. The meeting also includes an open forum for public comment.

• Approve minutes from July 25, September 26, and October 10, 2022 meetings
• Discuss Memorial Day Ceremony
• Reconsideration of 2020-2022 board actions, including appointments, absences, and memorial decisions
• Approve excused absence of Dane Pigott from October 10, 2022 meeting

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council is deciding whether to direct the City Attorney to draft a revised development agreement with Devon Rushnell, LLC for city-owned property near the Public Library, after public open houses showed support. The council will also vote on several routine items, including budget amendments, contract awards, and a public hearing on fence regulations.

• Development agreement with Devon Rushnell, LLC for 6.22 acres near Public Library, purchase price $2,800,000
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-02 to reduce fence setback near sidewalks and adjust fence/wall heights in residential districts
• Resolution 2023-02 revising FY 2022/2023 budget
• Award purchase of 5,000 lb. forklift to Doosan under Sourcewell contract
• Award baseball/softball scoreboards for Oldsmar Sports Complex to Nevco Sports, LLC

PLANNING BOARD

The Oldsmar Planning Board meeting and public hearings scheduled for January 11, 2023, were cancelled because there were no agenda items to consider. The notice states the cancellation was due to no agenda items.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

WORK SESSION

The Oldsmar City Council is holding a work session to discuss the specifics of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for downtown development. Topics include the RFP timeline, pre-proposal conference, common elements, whether to include City Hall, proposal priority, excluded uses, public open house, and scoring criteria. This is a discussion session, not a final decision meeting.

• Discussion of RFP timeline and pre-proposal conference
• Whether to include or exclude City Hall in the RFP
• Priority of proposal vs. price in evaluation
• Exclusions for uses in downtown development
• Public open house and scoring/ranking considerations

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Oldsmar Code Enforcement Board hearing scheduled for January 5, 2023, was cancelled due to no agenda items. The meeting notice lists board members and staff but contains no business to discuss.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council is holding its regular meeting with a mix of routine approvals and a public hearing. The most consequential item is a public hearing on Ordinance 2023-02, which would reduce fence setbacks near sidewalks and set fence and wall heights in residential districts. The council also approved assigning opioid litigation funds to the Pinellas County City/County Fund and adopted a community engagement policy.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-02 to reduce fence setback near sidewalks and set fence/wall heights in residential districts
• Approved assignment of Oldsmar City/County Funds from Opioid Litigation to Pinellas County City/County Fund
• Adopted Resolution 2023-01 adopting a community engagement policy
• Approved first renewal of 2022-009-ITB Landscape and Median Maintenance with Mendez All Services, LLC
• Approved fee waivers for Rotary Club Armadillo Run (March 18, 2023) and Honor our Heroes Memorial 5k (May 27, 2023)