Oldsmar public meetings in 2025

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - 17 Dec 2025 - CANCELLED

The Board of Adjustment scheduled for December 17, 2025 was cancelled. Consequently, no rezoning requests, contracts, or ordinance changes will be heard or decided at this meeting.

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council adopted three ordinances amending the Land Development Code, including rules for adult entertainment, residential setbacks, and certified recovery residences. The council also approved legal payments and reappointed members to the Code Enforcement Board.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-04 amending Adult Entertainment Code
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-06 reducing residential front setback to 10 feet
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-07 creating 'Certified Recovery Residences' section
• Approved payment to legal counsel for November 2025 services
• Reappointed Rhonda Coy, Jessica Villafana, and Samuel Watson to Code Enforcement Board

PLANNING BOARD

The Oldsmar Planning Board will consider amending the Land Development Code to update water distribution system standards to align with the Florida Fire Prevention Code. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider an excused absence.

• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2025
• Consideration of excused absence for Steven Sock
• Public hearing on CA25-09: Water Distribution System code amendments
• Election of 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Open Forum session

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Code Enforcement Board will approve the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting and hold public hearings on several enforcement cases. It will adopt a compliance order for GHS Marina LLC, setting a November 6 deadline and a $250 per day fine for continued violations. The Board will also accept an affidavit of compliance for Blue Pama Holdings LLC, awarding the City $4,500 for incurred fines. Additional cases involving interior build‑out violations at 421 Shore Drive East and compliance affidavits for Terry Townsend will be discussed.

• Approval of minutes dated October 2, 2025
• GHS Marina LLC case: compliance deadline Nov 6, 2025; $250 daily fine for violations
• Blue Pama Holdings LLC affidavit: City awarded $4,500 for violation fines
• Brian Amis & Gloria Arnett case: interior build‑out without permits at 421 Shore Drive East
• Terry Townsend affidavit of compliance for property at 314 Country Club Drive

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council met on Dec 2, 2025 and approved a series of items including resolutions, contracts, and ordinance amendments. Notably, Ordinance 2025-06 was adopted to codify a maximum lot coverage and reduce the front setback from 15 to 10 feet in the Residential Mobile Home, Parks and Subdivisions (R‑6) district. The council also adopted Ordinance 2025-04 amending the Adult Entertainment Code, Ordinance 2025-07 creating Certified Recovery Residences, and approved Resolution 2025-33 updating Community Redevelopment Agency performance measures. Additional approvals included purchases of park equipment from Global Industrial, a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado from Stingray Chevrolet, and a renewal of janitorial services with a 2.7% CPI increase.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-33 to provide annual updates to the Community Redevelopment Agency performance measures
• Approve purchase of park amenity equipment from Global Industrial under State Contract No. 31160000-25-NASPO-ACS
• Approve purchase of a 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 2WD Double cab from Stingray Chevrolet under Florida Sheriffs' Association Contract FSA25-VEL33.0
• Adopt Ordinance 2025-06 amending the Land Development Code to reduce front setback from 15 to 10 feet and set maximum lot coverage in the R‑6 district
• Adopt Ordinance 2025-07 creating Section 14.14 “Certified Recovery Residences” in the Land Development Code

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY BOARD

The board will consider recommendations for an alternate member vacancy and elect its 2026 leadership. Members are discussing the restoration of murals at TECO Hall and Sheffield Park, as well as funding and leasing strategies for public art.

• TECO Hall Mural Restoration
• Sheffield Park Native Balance Restoration
• R.E. Olds Stage Murals
• Recommendation to City Council for Alternate Member vacancy
• Election of Board Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - 19 Nov 2025 - CANCELLED

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025, was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

The Technical Review Committee will meet to conduct a case review of the Odeon Plat Documents Resubmittal. The meeting includes a citizen's open forum for public presentation.

• Case review: Odeon Plat Documents Resubmittal

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council approved a series of contracts and purchases, including a $2,000 charitable donation, a trailer‑mounted pump, cybersecurity services, and a new Ford dump truck. It appointed alternate members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Planning Board. The council also considered a revised conceptual plan for the city‑owned property adjacent to City Hall presented by Stanbery Development. Additional actions included adopting a budget revision, an interlocal water‑monitoring agreement, and scheduling a work session on council goals.

• Approval of $2,000 charitable donation to Holiday Sharing Fund (Item 7)
• Approval of purchase of trailer‑mounted pump package from Tradewinds Power Corp. (Item 8)
• Approval of purchase of new 2026 Ford F550 dump truck from Alan Jay Automotive (Item 11)
• Appointment of Holly Graziadio as alternate member of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (Item 5)
• Consideration of revised conceptual plan for city‑owned property adjacent to City Hall by Stanbery Development (Item 2)

PLANNING BOARD

The Oldsmar Planning Board will hold public hearings on three code amendment items: CA25-05 to update definitions and distance restrictions in the Adult Entertainment Code, CA25-06 to change maximum lot coverage and front setbacks for Residential Mobile Home, Parks and Subdivisions (R‑6) districts, and CA25-07 to create a Certified Recovery Residences section in the Supplemental Regulations. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting and recommend an alternate member appointment to the City Council. All items are for discussion and recommendation to the City Council.

• CA25-05 – Amend Article II (Adult Entertainment Code) of the Land Development Code to update definitions and distance restrictions for adult entertainment establishments.
• CA25-06 – Amend Section 5.4.7.4, 5.4.7.5, and 5.4.7.6 of the Land Development Code to remove the 40% structural coverage limit, set a maximum lot coverage of 65%, and reduce front setbacks from 15 ft to 10 ft in the Residential Mobile Home, Parks and Subdivisions (R‑6) district.
• CA25-07 – Add Section 14.14 “Certified Recovery Residences” to Article XIV (Supplemental Regulations) of the Land Development Code to establish a review and approval process for such residences.
• Approval of minutes dated September 24, 2025.
• Recommendation to City Council on Planning Board alternate member appointment.

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD - 06 Nov 2025 - CANCELLED

The Oldsmar Code Enforcement Board scheduled for November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Council Chamber was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided at this meeting.

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council approved charitable donation allocations of $2,500 to Neighborly Care Network, $27,000 to Oldsmar Cares, $4,000 to Oldsmar Friends of the Arts, and $10,000 to Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce for FY 2025‑2026. The council also approved a contract for citywide street resurfacing, curb and sidewalk replacement with Asphalt Paving Systems. Additional approvals included the Enterprise Asset Management software award to EPIC Engineering & Consulting Group and the purchase of a backhoe from Ring Power Corporation.

• Charitable donation allocations: $2,500 (Neighborly Care Network), $27,000 (Oldsmar Cares), $4,000 (Oldsmar Friends of the Arts), $10,000 (Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce)
• Contract for citywide street resurfacing, curb and sidewalk replacement with Asphalt Paving Systems
• Award of Enterprise Asset Management Software and Implementation contract to EPIC Engineering & Consulting Group
• Purchase of a backhoe from Ring Power Corporation under existing Florida Sheriff's Association terms
• Legislative appropriation requests for FY 2025‑2026 approved

PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

The Oldsmar Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting and consider excused absences for two members. It will interview applicants and recommend an alternate member to the City Council. The board will adopt the 2026 meeting schedule and vote on Chair and Vice‑Chair elections for a two‑year term. Additional items include a community survey and new business.

• Approve minutes dated August 11, 2025
• Consider excused absence for Donna Royer (August 11, 2025 meeting)
• Consider excused absence for Joseph Santana (August 11, 2025 meeting)
• Interview applicants and recommend an alternate member vacancy
• Chair and Vice‑Chair elections for 2026‑2027 2‑year term

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - 22 Oct 2025 - CANCELLED

The Oldsmar Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Oct. 22, 2025 was cancelled. No public hearing items were considered. No decisions or discussions took place.

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council approved a budget revision for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and contracts with the Palm Harbor/Oldsmar Professional Firefighters for 2025-2028. The Council also passed an ordinance amending RV and watercraft parking rules and adopted resolutions to reestablish advisory boards.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-29 revising the 2025/2026 budget
• Approved contracts with Palm Harbor/Oldsmar Professional Firefighters, Local 2980
• Passed Ordinance 2025-05 amending RV and watercraft parking rules
• Awarded polymer purchase contract to Polydyne, Inc.
• Awarded lighting retrofit contracts to MUSCO Lighting

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

The City Council will hear presentations from eight organizations requesting funds from the FY 2025-2026 budget. The Council will discuss how to allocate $60,000 in available funds. Proposed allocations will be considered for approval at the October 21, 2025, meeting.

• Oldsmar Cares request: $27,000
• Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center request: $25,000
• Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce request: $20,000
• Oldsmar Friends of the Arts request: $8,500
• Neighborly Care Network request: $6,582

PLANNING BOARD - 08 Oct 2025 - Cancelled

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for October 8, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

FIREFIGHTERS PENSION BOARD

The Oldsmar Firefighters Pension Board will review quarterly investment performance and administrative budget reports for September 30, 2025. The meeting agenda also includes ratifying expenses and setting the schedule for 2026.

• Approval of July 10, 2025 minutes
• Presentation of Quarterly Pension Plan Investment Report
• Presentation of Administrative Budget Report
• Ratification of Expenses & Distributions
• Set 2026 Meeting Schedule

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting and appointed Tanya Dingman to the vacant regular member position on the Planning Board. The council also approved a series of utility and service contracts, including purchases of sodium hypochlorite, carbon dioxide, and sodium hydroxide. The primary action was the adoption of Resolution 2025-28 to revise the city’s budget for fiscal year 2025/2026. Additional items included authorizing the city manager to decline participation in Pinellas County’s Regional Resource Recovery Facility.

• Appointment of Tanya Dingman as regular member of the Planning Board (approved)
• Approval of annual purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite from Odyssey Manufacturing Company (approved)
• Approval of purchase of Carbon Dioxide from Airgas USA, LLC (approved)
• Adoption of Resolution 2025-28 revising the FY 2025/2026 budget (approved)
• Authorization for the city manager to draft a letter declining participation in the Regional Resource Recovery Facility (approved)

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Oldsmar Code Enforcement Board will approve the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting. It will hear Case No. 20250012, City of Oldsmar vs. GHS Marina LLC concerning alleged nuisance violations at 1013 St. Petersburg Dr. The board will also consider an affidavit of compliance in Case No. 20250004, City of Oldsmar vs. Blue Pama Holdings LLC for the property at 436 Country Club Dr.

• Approve minutes dated September 4, 2025
• Case No. 20250012: violation notice for 1013 St. Petersburg Dr. (Sections 26-62, 26-63)
• Case No. 20250004: consider affidavit of compliance for 436 Country Club Dr.
• Open forum for public speakers (up to five minutes each)
• Swearing‑in process for board members

PLANNING BOARD SPECIAL MEETING

The Oldsmar Planning Board will consider a text amendment to remove mandatory recreational vehicle and watercraft parking for multifamily developments, allowing it as an optional amenity instead. The board will also discuss board member absences and approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approval of August 13, 2025, Planning Board minutes
• Consideration of excused absences for Dale Renbjor and Ross Roundhouse
• Recommendation for Planning Board Regular Member Appointment
• Public hearing on Code Amendments to remove RV/boat parking requirements
• Discussion on Land Development Code Section 7.8.2.1(2) changes

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - 24 Sep 2025 - CANCELLED

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for September 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The meeting was set to take place at the Oldsmar Council Chamber at 101 State Street West.

• Meeting cancelled
• Location: Oldsmar Council Chamber, 101 State Street West
• Date: September 24, 2025

VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD

The Oldsmar Veterans Advisory Board will approve the minutes from its July 28, 2025 meeting and consider an excused absence for Board Member Marc Brill. The board will interview applicants for two alternate member vacancies and recommend an appointment to the City Council. Members will review applications for the 2025 Veterans Wall Memorial engraving and receive an update on the Veterans Day ceremony. Finally, the board will select its chair and vice‑chair for 2026.

• Approve minutes of the July 28, 2025 meeting
• Consider excused absence of Board Member Marc Brill from the July 28 meeting
• Interview applicant for alternate member vacancies (2 vacancies, one applicant) and recommend appointment
• Review applications for 2025 Veterans Wall Memorial engraving
• Select Board Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2026

CITY COUNCIL

The City Council adopted the general budget and a millage rate of 4.05 mills for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body also approved the Community Redevelopment Agency budget and discussed a conceptual plan for city-owned property near City Hall.

• Adoption of FY 2025-2026 Community Redevelopment Agency Budget with expenditures of $3,190,015
• Resolution 2025-24 establishing a millage rate of 4.05 mills for FY 2025-2026
• Ordinance 2025-02 to amend Chapter 58 regarding Streets, Sidewalks and other Public Places
• Award of Pierce aerial quint apparatus engine overhaul to Cummins Sales and Services
• Award of Distribution and Collection Building repairs and renovations to Austin Construction Group, Inc.

TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

The Technical Review Committee will meet to conduct a case review for PLT23-04 - Odeon. The agenda also lists future items regarding tree protection and accessory dwelling units.

• Case Review: PLT23-04 - Odeon
• Future item: Article XII - Tree Protection, Landscaping, and Buffering
• Future item: Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Residential R-1, R-2, E-1 and E-2 zoning districts

PLANNING BOARD - 10 Sep 2025 - CANCELLED

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

CITY COUNCIL

The City Council is deciding on the tentative budget and a millage rate of 4.05 mills for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The body is also considering updates to stormwater and commercial solid waste fees, as well as amendments to street and sidewalk ordinances.

• Tentative millage rate of 4.05 mills for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Resolution 2025-19 amending Stormwater Utility management fees
• Resolution 2025-20 amending Commercial Solid Waste fees
• Ordinance 2025-02 to amend Chapter 58 (Streets, Sidewalks and other Public Places)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY BOARD

The Oldsmar Public Art Advisory Board will approve minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting and consider excused absences for two members. It will discuss reports on the Sheffield Park mural and the TECO Hall painting restoration, and will make a recommendation to the City Council to replace former regular member Lina Ocamposilva. New business includes reviewing a draft Arts Month proclamation, a draft public‑art maintenance plan, and assigning volunteers to research funding and leasing strategies.

• Approve minutes dated July 24, 2025
• Recommendation to the Council for replacement of former regular member Lina Ocamposilva
• Review draft of Arts Month proclamation
• Review draft of public art maintenance plan
• Volunteer research on public funding opportunities

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Code Enforcement Board will hold hearings regarding properties conducting interior buildouts without required building permits. The board will also review affidavits of non-compliance for five additional cases.

• Case #202500010: 409 Country Club Drive (Advanta IRA Services LLC) for unpermitted interior buildout
• Case #202500011: 413 Country Club Drive (Terrains Trust LLC) for unpermitted interior buildout
• Affidavit of non-compliance for 321 Shore Dr. E (RC Homes Construction LLC)
• Affidavit of non-compliance for 506 Shore Dr. E (Alpha Blue LLC)
• Affidavits of non-compliance for 324 Country Club Dr., Washington Ave properties, and Washington Park Village HOA

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - 27 Aug 2025 - CANCELLED

The Oldsmar Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 27, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or discussed.

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council approved the appointment of Tanya Dingman and Amber Stephens to vacant alternate positions on the Planning Board. The Council also approved payments for legal services and design work for the Forest Lakes Boulevard Phase III Improvements project. A proclamation request for Florida Climate Week was tabled.

• Appointments of Tanya Dingman and Amber Stephens to Planning Board
• Approval of legal services payments to Bartlett, Loeb, Hinds & Thompson
• Approval of design work for Forest Lakes Boulevard Phase III Improvements
• Tabled proclamation for Florida Climate Week
• Approval of August 5, 2025, Council meeting minutes

PLANNING BOARD

The Oldsmar Planning Board will approve the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting and consider excusing Board Member Steven Sock from that meeting. It will interview applicants for two vacant alternate member positions and make recommendations to the City Council for appointments. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes dated July 9, 2025
• Consider excused absence of Board Member Steven Sock from July 9, 2025 meeting
• Interview applicants for two alternate member vacancies and recommend appointments to City Council
• Adjournment

OPERATING BUDGET WORK SESSION

The Oldsmar City Council will consider the proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026. The budget totals $53,842,890, a 15.8% ($10,125,220) reduction from the revised FY 24/25 budget. It includes a reduction in staff from 163.8 to 160.3 full‑time equivalents and earmarks $1 M for Harbor Palms Infrastructure debt service, $750 k for the Capital Improvement Fund, and $500 k for insurance reserves. No increase to the millage rate or new debt is proposed.

• FY 2025‑26 operating budget total $53,842,890 (15.8% decrease)
• Staff reduction from 163.8 to 160.3 full‑time equivalents
• $1,000,000 transferred to Harbor Palms Infrastructure Improvement debt service fund
• $750,000 transferred to Capital Improvement Fund
• No millage rate increase and no new debt authorized

PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will approve the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It will consider an excused‑absence request from board member Pam Aromola for that meeting. The board will review a park user survey. The agenda also includes new business, board comments, and adjournment.

• Approve May 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consider excused absence request from Pam Aromola for May 12, 2025 meeting
• Review park user survey
• Discuss new business
• Board comments

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Oldsmar Code Enforcement Board will approve the minutes from July 3, 2025 and hold a hearing on case #20250009 involving Mary Cramer at 506 Devonshire St for alleged nuisance violations. The Board will also consider two requests for extensions of compliance deadlines for properties at 314 Country Club Dr and 436 Country Club Dr. Fines of up to $250 per day for initial violations and $500 per day for repeat violations may be imposed.

• Approval of minutes dated July 3, 2025
• Hearing on case #20250009 – nuisance violations at 506 Devonshire St
• Request for extension – Terry Townsend, 314 Country Club Dr (case #20250003)
• Request for extension – Blue Pama Holdings, 436 Country Club Dr (case #2025004)
• Potential fines: $250 per day for initial violations, $500 per day for repeat violations

CITY COUNCIL

The City Council approved a contract for FY 25/26 law enforcement services and renewed employee benefit plans. The body also authorized IT equipment purchases and drainage improvements on State Street.

• Approved $2,425,140 contract with Pinellas County Sheriff's Office for FY 25/26 Law Enforcement Services
• Approved Work Order No. 7 to WSP USA Inc. for State Street Drainage Ditch Improvements
• Awarded purchase of IT equipment, software, and services to vTech-IO
• Approved renewal of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits for FY 2025/2026
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Oldsmar Little League for batting cages at Oldsmar Sports Complex

VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD

The Oldsmar Veterans Advisory Board will approve minutes from April 28, 2025 and interview candidates for one regular and two alternate board seats, making appointment recommendations to the City Council. The meeting will also review Memorial Day ceremony highlights and assign a liaison for Veterans Day ceremony planning, followed by discussion of the Veterans Day event.

• Approve minutes dated April 28, 2025
• Interview applicants for three vacant board positions (1 regular, 2 alternates) to recommend appointments
• Review Memorial Day ceremony highlights
• Assign liaison for Veterans Day ceremony planning
• Discuss Veterans Day event

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY BOARD

The Oldsmar Public Art Advisory Board will approve the minutes from its May 15, 2025 meeting and review policies for donations and artist selection. It will develop a maintenance plan for existing public art and prioritize needed maintenance. The board will also discuss short-, medium-, and long-term public and private funding sources and strategies, and consider project ideas for the 2025‑2026 budget year.

• Approve minutes of the May 15, 2025 meeting
• Policies and procedures for donations
• Policies and procedures for artist selection
• Development of a maintenance plan for public art
• Discussion of short-, medium-, and long-term funding sources and strategies

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - 23 Jul 2025 - CANCELLED

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for July 23, 2025, has been cancelled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will discuss a resolution to formally accept the CRA evaluation findings and request an extension of the Community Redevelopment Agency. Other items include approving prior meeting minutes, legal counsel payment, a SCADA consulting agreement, and a single‑source purchase of water‑meter products. The Council also authorizes the City Manager to certify a proposed 4.05‑mill rate and to submit several hazard‑mitigation grant applications.

• Presentation of Pinellas County Local Designation Evaluation for the CRA (no action)
• Approval of minutes from the July 1, 2025 Council meeting
• Approval of payment to legal counsel for June 2025 services
• Approval of SCADA consulting services agreement (PB24-002)
• Single‑source purchase of Neptune water‑meter products from Ferguson Waterworks

FIREFIGHTERS PENSION BOARD

The Firefighters Pension Board will approve the May 15, 2025 minutes, review the administrative budget report, and consider the proposed FY 25‑26 budget totaling $69,000. It will ratify expenses and distributions, including a $130,422.76 share plan distribution for Renee Nieman. The board will also appoint a trustee for an open seat and discuss the upcoming 54th Annual Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Pension Trustees’ Conference.

• Proposed FY 25‑26 pension budget – total $69,000
• Ratification of expenses and $130,422.76 distribution to Renee Nieman
• Trustee appointment for an open seat on the board
• Presentation of administrative budget report with service provider costs
• Discussion of the 54th Annual Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Pension Trustees’ Conference (Sept 9‑11)

PLANNING BOARD

The Oldsmar Planning Board will approve the minutes from its May 14, 2025 meeting. It will recommend a regular member appointment to the City Council. It will discuss and potentially adopt proposed Planning Board Rules of Procedure.

• Approve minutes of the meeting dated May 14, 2025
• Recommend a regular member appointment to the City Council
• Consider proposed Planning Board Rules of Procedure

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Oldsmar Code Enforcement Board will meet to hear cases regarding property code violations, including nuisance conditions and demolition orders. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approval of June 5, 2025, Code Enforcement Board minutes
• Case #20250007: City of Oldsmar vs. Oldsmar DP1 LLC regarding property at 412, 414, 416, 422, 424 Washington Ave.
• Case #20250008: City of Oldsmar vs. Washington Park Village Homeowners Assn Inc. regarding property at Washington Ave.
• Open Forum session for public speakers (5-minute limit)
• Meeting held at Oldsmar Council Chamber, 101 State Street West

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council met on July 1, 2025. It adopted a resolution suspending the annual ad valorem tax transfer from the General Fund to the Public Safety Impact Fund for FY 2025‑2026 and approved the distribution of $232,520 from the Federal Edwin Byrne Justice Assistance Grant. The council also approved a $26,477 purchase of a broom attachment for a John Deere 544P loader and authorized advertising for the State Street Drainage Ditch Improvements project. Additional actions included adopting revised membership requirements for the Veterans Advisory Board and tabling a Future Leaders Program resolution to the next meeting.

• Approved $26,477 purchase of a broom attachment for a John Deere 544P front‑end loader from Dobbs Equipment
• Authorized advertising for 2025‑005‑ITB: Construction of State Street Drainage Ditch Improvements Project
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑16 establishing a Future Leaders Program (tabled to July 15, 2025)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑17 revising membership requirements for the Veterans Advisory Board
• Approved distribution of $232,520 from the Federal FY 24‑25 Edwin Byrne Justice Assistance Grant

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - 25 Jun 2025 - CANCELLED

The Board of Adjustment meeting set for June 25, 2025 was cancelled. As a result, no agenda items were heard or decided.

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council approved several actions, including a 3‑year maintenance contract for all city‑owned generators with Ring Power Corporation. It also adopted the 2024 Concurrency Test Statement, approved legal counsel fees for May 2025, and authorized a disaster debris collection agreement with Pinellas County. Additionally, the council revised Veterans Advisory Board eligibility requirements and set the tentative agenda for the July 1 meeting.

• Approved Ring Power Corporation contract for maintenance and repair of all City‑owned generators (3‑year CVA under Sourcewell Contract #092222‑CAT).
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑11, the 2024 Concurrency Test Statement.
• Approved payment to legal counsel for May 2025 legal services.
• Approved participant agreement for Disaster Debris Collection & Removal Services (Pinellas County Emergency Contract 25‑00029E).
• Approved revision of Veterans Advisory Board member eligibility requirements (Resolution 2024‑24).

PLANNING BOARD - 11 Jun 2025 - CANCELLED

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for June 11, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Oldsmar Code Enforcement Board will approve minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting and conduct public hearings on six code‑violation cases. Cases involve a nuisance violation at 600 Shore Dr. W. and multiple interior‑buildout violations without permits at 321 Shore Dr. E., 314 Country Club Dr., 436 Country Club Dr., 506 Shore Dr. E., and 324 Shore Dr. E. The board may impose fines of up to $250 or $500 per day for each violation.

• Approval of minutes dated March 6, 2025
• Case #20250001: nuisance violation at 600 Shore Dr. W. (Amanda Wu)
• Case #20250002: interior buildout without permits at 321 Shore Dr. E. (RC Homes Construction LLC)
• Case #20250003: interior buildout without permits at 314 Country Club Dr. (Terry Townsend)
• Case #20250004: interior buildout without permits at 436 Country Club Dr. (Blue Pama Holdings LLC)

CITY COUNCIL

The City Council is meeting to approve several administrative resolutions, including updates to the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget and the Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual. The body is also authorizing a cybersecurity grant and approving recreation facility agreements.

• Resolution 2025-15 revising the budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
• Resolution 2025-12 revising the Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual
• Payment of $25,000 to the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust for a liability settlement deductible
• Grant agreement with the Florida Department of Management Services for the Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program
• Recreation facility use agreements with Oldsmar Youth Soccer Association, Inc. and Palm Harbor Youth Football Association, Inc.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET WORK SESSION

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the proposed five-year Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The body will review planned investments in infrastructure, including public buildings, street improvements, and vehicle acquisitions.

• Proposed Capital Improvement Program FY 2026-2030
• Review of projects for the Oldsmar Sports Complex
• Planning for downtown corridor establishment
• Assessment of roadway safety and infrastructure maintenance
• Review of unfunded projects appendix

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - 28 May 2025 - CANCELLED

The Oldsmar Board of Adjustment scheduled for May 28, 2025 was cancelled. No public hearing or agenda items will be considered at this time.

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council approved several items, including the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting and Resolution 2025-13 updating the Pinellas County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan. The Council also approved an agreement to use a portion of Bicentennial Park for the Oldsmar Organic Community Garden, Inc., and adopted a transition strategy to comply with Florida Senate Bill 700. Additionally, payment to legal counsel for April 2025 services was authorized.

• Approval of minutes of the May 6, 2025 Council meeting (Item 2).
• Adoption of Resolution 2025-13, Pinellas County 2025 Local Mitigation Strategy Plan Update (Item 5).
• Approval of agreement for use of a portion of Bicentennial Park with Oldsmar Organic Community Garden, Inc. (Item 6).
• Approval of Transition Strategy to comply with Florida Senate Bill 700 (Item 7).
• Approval of payment to legal counsel for April 2025 legal services (Item 4).

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY BOARD

The Oldsmar Public Art Advisory Board will meet to select a Chair and Vice‑Chair, review and adopt its governing bylaws, and discuss the Public Art Master Plan. The agenda also includes a video screening of the city’s public art process and a discussion of Fiscal Year 2026 funding. The meeting will conclude with setting the board’s schedule for its first year.

• Selection of Chair and Vice‑Chair
• Bylaws – review and approval
• Public Art Master Plan – distribution and review
• Screening of new video describing Oldsmar's public art process
• Fiscal Year 2026 Funding discussion

FIREFIGHTERS PENSION BOARD

The Oldsmar Firefighters Pension Board approved the October 1, 2024 actuarial valuation and adopted a 6.75% expected rate of return. It also ratified the meeting minutes from October 15, 2024, and approved expenses and distributions. The board discussed a fee increase effective January 1, 2025, and received a $54,864.81 state premium tax distribution.

• Approval of Actuarial Valuation Report (Oct 1 2024) – 5‑0 vote
• Adoption of expected rate of return at 6.75% – 5‑0 vote
• Ratification of expenses and distributions – 5‑0 vote
• First fee increase in 21 years, effective 1/1/2025
• Receipt of 2024 state premium tax distribution: $54,864.81

PLANNING BOARD

The Oldsmar Planning Board will approve minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting and consider an excused absence for board member Ross Roundhouse. They will introduce teen position applicant Krishna Anumukonda. A public hearing will be held to recommend that the City Council adopt the City of Oldsmar 2024 Concurrency Report.

• Approve minutes dated January 8, 2025
• Consider excused absence for Ross Roundhouse at the January 8, 2025 meeting
• Introduce teen position applicant Krishna Anumukonda
• Public hearing: recommend City Council adopt the 2024 Concurrency Report

PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

The Oldsmar Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will vote to approve the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes and consider excused absences for two members. The board will introduce a teen position applicant, review the community park user survey, and hear updates on upcoming department activities.

• Approval of February 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of excused absences for two board members
• Teen position applicant introduction – Krishna Anumukonda
• Discussion of the Oldsmar Parks and Recreation Community Survey results
• New business: update on recent and upcoming department activities

CITY COUNCIL

The City Council met to handle administrative approvals, board appointments, and event requests. The body decided on a vacancy for the Firefighter's Pension Board of Trustees and approved a fee waiver for a local memorial run.

• Appointed Tracy Lester to the Firefighter's Pension Board of Trustees vacancy
• Approved special event application fee waiver and logo use for the Honor our Heroes Memorial 5k Run
• Authorized City Manager to reimburse Pinellas County for annual ambient water quality monitoring services
• Approved minutes from the April 15, 2025, Council Meeting

LIBRARY MATERIALS RECONSIDERATION COMMITTEE

The Library Materials Reconsideration Committee will approve the March 7, 2025 minutes and ratify actions taken at that meeting. It will also vote on three citizen‑requested book reviews. In unanimous votes, the committee decided each book – "WhatMakesaBaby," "SexisaFunnyWord," and "What’stheBigSecret" – will remain in the library’s Juvenile Non‑Fiction section, with a recommendation that parents read the books first and discuss them with their children.

• Approve minutes dated March 7, 2025
• Ratify actions of the Committee from the March 7, 2025 meeting
• Unanimous decision to retain "WhatMakesaBaby" in the Juvenile Non‑Fiction section
• Unanimous decision to retain "SexisaFunnyWord" in the Juvenile Non‑Fiction section
• Unanimous decision to retain "What’stheBigSecret" in the Juvenile Non‑Fiction section

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD - 01 May 2025 - Cancelled

The Code Enforcement Board meeting scheduled for May 1, 2025, has been cancelled. The meeting was set to take place at the Oldsmar Council Chamber.

• Meeting cancelled
• Scheduled for May 1, 2025
• Location: Oldsmar Council Chamber

FIREFIGHTERS PENSION BOARD - 30 Apr 2025 - CANCELLED

The Oldsmar Firefighters Pension Board meeting scheduled for April 30, 2025 was cancelled. As a result, no agenda items were discussed, decided, or voted on. The board’s regular business will be addressed at the next meeting.

VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD

The Veterans Advisory Board will consider a request to revise Resolution 2024-24 to require that all board members be residents and veterans of Oldsmar. The board will also receive an update on the Memorial Day Ceremony.

• Proposed revision to Resolution 2024-24 regarding member eligibility (residency and military service)
• Update on Memorial Day Ceremony
• Approval of January 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of excused absence for John Ruckart

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to discuss a variance request for a single-family residence. The applicant seeks to increase maximum lot coverage to allow for the construction of a pool and deck.

• VAR 2025-04: Request to increase maximum lot coverage from 50 percent to 59.5 percent at 1763 Oak Pond Ct.

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council met on April 15, 2025 and approved several agenda items, including legal fee payments, a floor‑carpet contract, and a new auction services agreement. The council also authorized advertising for a compensation and classification study and adopted two proclamations. All actions were recorded as approved in the meeting minutes.

• Approved payment for March 2025 legal services
• Awarded City Hall floor replacement project to Mohawk Carpet Distribution, LLC
• Authorized advertisement of 2025‑004‑RFP: Compensation and Classification Study
• Approved Auction Services Agreement with J.J. Kane Associates per Sourcewell Contract #111424
• Adopted proclamations for National Day of Prayer (May 1 2025) and Automotive Care Awareness Month (April 2025)

PLANNING BOARD - 09 Apr 2025 - CANCELLED

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for April 9, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD - 03 Apr 2025 - CANCELLED

The Oldsmar Code Enforcement Board had a meeting scheduled for April 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Council Chamber. The notice states that the meeting has been cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided at this time.

CITY COUNCIL

The City Council is meeting to approve several service contracts and administrative appointments. Key actions include revising the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget and designating leadership for the Community Redevelopment Agency.

• Resolution 2025-09 to revise the budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
• Sludge hauling and disposal services contract awarded to Appalachian Materials Services, Inc.
• Refurbishment of 2006 Pierce aerial quint apparatus awarded to Lealman Special Fire Control District
• Phase 2 fire station cabinetry replacement awarded to CII Contracting
• Resolution 2025-10 designating Mayor Gannon as Chair and Vice Mayor Graber as Vice Chair of the Community Redevelopment Agency

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - 26 Mar 2025 - CANCELLED

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for March 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Oldsmar Council Chamber was cancelled. As a result, no public hearing items or decisions were considered.

LOCAL CANVASSING BOARD

The Oldsmar City Council will consider Resolution 2025-08 to accept the official election certificate confirming Katie Gannon as mayor and Sean Swauger as council member for Seat Four. The council will also conduct the swearing‑in ceremony for the newly elected mayor and council members for Seats Two and Four. An open forum will allow public comments on any unscheduled topics.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-08 to accept official election results for Mayor (Katie Gannon) and Council Seat 4 (Sean Swauger)
• Swearing‑in ceremony for Mayor Katie Gannon and Council Members for Seats Two and Four
• Open forum for public comments (5‑minute limit per speaker)

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council approved a series of routine items including the CRA annual report, payment for legal services, and the purchase of a replacement emergency generator for the Water Reclamation Facility. The meeting also included the appointment of Mayor Katie Gannon to the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors.

• Appointment of Mayor Katie Gannon to Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board
• Approval of purchase of emergency generator for Water Reclamation Facility
• Acceptance of CRA Annual Report
• Approval of payment for legal counsel services
• Approval of special event fee waivers for Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce

PLANNING BOARD - 12 Mar 2025 - CANCELLED

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025, has been cancelled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

LIBRARY MATERIALS RECONSIDERATION COMMITTEE

The Library Materials Reconsideration Committee will first approve the February 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then consider three citizen requests to review the books "What Makes a Baby," "Sex is a Funny Word," and "What's the Big Secret." The meeting will conclude with board comments before adjourning.

• Approve February 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review request for book "What Makes a Baby"
• Review request for book "Sex is a Funny Word"
• Review request for book "What's the Big Secret"
• Board comments

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Oldsmar Code Enforcement Board will approve the minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting. It will elect a Vice‑Chair to serve until July 2025. The board will receive a staff update on code‑enforcement activities covering 2019‑2023.

• Approval of minutes dated July 11, 2024
• Election of Pete Wengjen as Vice‑Chair for the term July 2024 – July 2025
• Code Enforcement update presentation by Officer Gregg Silliman covering 2019‑2023 activities
• Presentation of Ordinance 2024‑04 and Code Enforcement Board Procedures Manual by City Attorney Thomas J. Trask
• Adjournment of the meeting

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council approved a renewal of temporary waivers for fence permit fees and plan review fees for flood and zoning reviews. The council also appointed a member to the Noise Abatement Working Group and recognized Three Brothers Pizza with a Business of the Quarter award.

• Renewal of 5-year Joint Facility Use Agreement with Pinellas County School Board
• Extension of temporary fee waivers for fences, flood review, and zoning review until June 1, 2025
• Appointment of Cathy Minteer to the Noise Abatement Working Group
• Approval of minutes from the February 18, 2025, Council Meeting
• Recognition of Three Brothers Pizza as Business of the Quarter

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a property in the Commercial Planned District. The board will also review minutes from the January 22, 2025, meeting and a member's excused absence.

• Public hearing for VAR-2025-02: Request to reduce side (east) setback from 10 feet to 5 feet at 374 Fountainview Circle for a screened pool deck extension

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council approved routine items such as meeting minutes, legal fees, a $30,000 payment to the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust, and several contracts and resolutions. It adopted Ordinance 2024‑21 to amend flood‑plain variance and appeal procedures and adopted Resolution 2025‑05 appointing a special magistrate to hear flood‑plain appeals. The council also approved a proclamation for Flood Awareness Week, appointed an alternate member to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and ratified emergency purchases and a budget revision. Additional agenda items were noted with no action.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024‑21 amending Section 6.11, Article VI for flood‑plain variance and appeals
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑05 appointing Bart Valdes as special magistrate for flood‑plain appeals
• Approved $30,000 payment to Florida Municipal Insurance Trust for liability settlement deductibles
• Awarded Landscape and Median Maintenance contract to Cut‑Ups Lawn Service, Inc.
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑03 revising the FY 2024/2025 budget

PLANNING BOARD - 12 Feb 2025 - CANCELLED

The Oldsmar Planning Board meeting set for Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chamber was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. Video recordings and minutes of meetings are available online, and the City Clerk can be contacted for accessibility accommodations.

PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

The Oldsmar Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will approve the November 4, 2024 meeting minutes and consider excused absences for two members. It will interview applicants for an alternate board member vacancy and make a recommendation to the City Council. The board will review the recent park survey results and provide updates on department activities. New business will include additional comments and announcements.

• Approve November 4, 2024 board meeting minutes
• Consider excused absences for Joseph Santana and Suda Yantiss‑Colon from the November 4 meeting
• Interview applicants for the alternate board member vacancy and recommend a candidate to City Council
• Discuss results of the Parks and Recreation community survey
• New business updates and board comments

LIBRARY MATERIALS RECONSIDERATION COMMITTEE

The Library Materials Reconsideration Committee will choose a chair and vice‑chair for 2025. It will conduct a review of its policies. The meeting also includes board comments and an open forum for public speakers.

• Selection of Chair for 2025
• Selection of Vice‑Chair for 2025
• Committee policy review
• Board comments
• Open forum for public speakers

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD - 06 Feb 2025 - CANCELLED

The Oldsmar Code Enforcement Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Council Chamber was cancelled. No agenda items were considered.

CITY COUNCIL

The City Council held a meeting to vote on several ordinances and city resolutions. The body approved updates to adult use restrictions and zoning variance processes, and established a fee waiver policy for non-profit special events.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-01 regarding Adult Use Restrictions
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-21 regarding requests for variances and appeals
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-19 revising the definition of 'substantial improvement'
• Approved purchase of a 2025 Ford Escape from Duval Ford, LLC
• Adopted Resolution 2025-01 creating a Non-Profit Special Events fee waiver policy

VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD

The Oldsmar Veterans Advisory Board will approve the minutes from its September 23, 2024 meeting. It will interview candidates for one regular and two alternate board seats that are currently vacant. The board will discuss plans for a Memorial Day celebration. The meeting will end with general comments and adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the September 23, 2024 Veterans Advisory Board meeting
• Interview applicants for three vacant member positions (one regular, two alternate)
• Discuss Memorial Day Celebration
• Board comments
• Adjournment

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss a variance request for a residential property. The applicant seeks to reduce side setbacks to allow for the construction of a gazebo on an existing concrete pad.

• VAR 2025-01: Variance request for 302 Park Boulevard to reduce north side setbacks from six feet to zero feet and five feet to one foot, and south side setback from five feet to three feet.

CITY COUNCIL

The City Council held a meeting to address several local ordinances and administrative appointments. The body decided on updates to adult use restrictions and variance request procedures, and approved several city contracts and vehicle purchases.

• Passed Ordinance 2025-01 regarding Adult Use Restrictions
• Passed Ordinance 2024-21 regarding requests for variances and appeals
• Passed Ordinance 2024-19 revising the definition of 'substantial improvement'
• Awarded purchase of 2025 Ford F150XL and F350XL trucks to Duval Ford
• Approved $1,140.00 payment to Trask, Daigneault, LLP for December 2024 legal services

FIREFIGHTERS PENSION BOARD

The Oldsmar Firefighters Pension Board approved the FY25 proposed administrative budget and ratified recent expenses and distributions. Trustees accepted the audited pension fund financial statements for the fiscal year ending 9/30/23 and ordered the 10/1/2024 annual valuation report at a cost of $4,875. The board also discussed a fee increase of about 20% that will take effect on January 1 2025, the first increase in forty years.

• Fee increase of about 20% to take effect Jan 1 2025 (first in 40 years)
• Approval of FY25 Proposed Administrative Budget
• Ratification of expenses and distributions
• Acceptance of audited pension fund financial statements for FYE 9/30/23
• Order of 10/1/2024 Annual Valuation Report costing $4,875

PLANNING BOARD

The Oldsmar Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider two proposed amendments to the Land Development Code. One item seeks to revise the definition of 'substantial improvement' for flood control purposes, while the other proposes replacing the Variance Review Board with a Special Magistrate to handle variance and appeal requests.

• Public hearing on definition of 'substantial improvement'
• Public hearing on Special Magistrate for variance appeals
• Approval of December 11, 2024, meeting minutes
• Consideration of excused absences for December 11, 2024
• Open Forum for public comment

CITY COUNCIL

The Oldsmar City Council held a public hearing and adopted Ordinance 2024-20, amending the Limited Manufacturing (M-1) District to allow assembly and manufacturing of gun parts and removing "Arsenals" from prohibited uses. The council also approved several procurement actions, including a Ford F550 pickup, sodium hypochlorite, a streetscape redesign change order, and a fence replacement at the sports complex. Additional items included appointing members to advisory boards and approving the minutes of the December 17, 2024 meeting.

• Adopt Ordinance 2024-20 to permit gun parts manufacturing and delete "Arsenals" from prohibited uses
• Approve purchase of a 2025 Ford F550 regular cab 4x4 pickup from Bachrodt FT, LLC (Palmetto Ford of Miami)
• Approve annual purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite from Odyssey Manufacturing Company under existing contract terms
• Authorize Change Order No. 4 to the 2018 Professional Services Agreement for St. Petersburg Drive streetscape and drainage redesign with Kimley‑Horn
• Award purchase and installation of replacement fence material at field #3, Oldsmar Sports Complex, to Smith Fence Company

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD - 02 Jan 2025 - CANCELLED

The Code Enforcement Board meeting scheduled for January 2, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion.