Seminole public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold first readings on three voluntary annexation ordinances for properties on 111th Street and 110th Way, and will vote on authorizing expenditures for a new fire rescue apparatus and radio replacements. The agenda also includes surplus declaration of a van, hurricane emergency extensions, and a city manager report on holiday closures.

• First Reading of Ordinance No. 20-2024: Voluntary Annexation – 10769 111th Street
• First Reading of Ordinance No. 21-2024: Voluntary Annexation – 10241 110th Way
• First Reading of Ordinance No. 22-2024: Voluntary Annexation – 10313 110th Way
• Authorization of $346,459 to Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC for a Braun Ford F550 Rescue Apparatus
• Authorization of $335,600.60 to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Fire Rescue Department radio replacements

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on a franchise agreement with People's Gas System, Inc., and consider a resolution revising the permit/plan review fee schedule. They will also approve extensions of emergency proclamations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and receive a community policing report.

• Ordinance No. 19-2024: Public Hearing, Second and Final Reading of People's Gas System, Inc. Franchise Agreement
• Resolution No. 13-2024: Revising Permit/Plan Review Fee Schedule
• Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Helene Extensions No. 7-10
• Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Milton Extensions No. 5-8
• Community Policing Report

The Seminole City Council unanimously approved the People's Gas System franchise agreement on final reading, adopted a temporary fee schedule revision for hurricane-impacted residents, and extended emergency proclamations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance No. 19-2024 (People's Gas franchise agreement) on second and final reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 13-2024 revising permit/plan review fees for hurricane-impacted residents (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation extensions No. 7-10 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation extensions No. 5-8 (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting with several action items, including a vote on whether to opt out of the state's 80%-120% AMI 'Missing Middle' property tax exemption, updating the recreation fee policy, and terminating emergency proclamations from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The council will also consider a budget amendment and approve expenditures for firefighting gear.

• Ordinance No. 18-2024: Amending the FY 2024 budget
• Resolution No. 10-2024: Updating the Recreation Fee Policy
• Resolution No. 11-2024: Opting out of the 'Missing Middle' property tax exemption per House Bill 7073
• Resolution No. 09-2024 and 12-2024: Terminating emergency proclamations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton
• Consent agenda: $141,800 for firefighting turnout gear from Municipal Emergency Services, Inc.

The Seminole City Council unanimously approved a second reading of the FY2024 budget amendment (Ordinance 18-2024), extended the Hurricane Helene and Milton emergency proclamations by seven days, adopted an updated recreation fee policy, and opted out of the 'Missing Middle' property tax exemption. The council also approved a reduction in building permit fees for hurricane-damaged homes with a December 31, 2024, submission deadline.

• Approved Ordinance 18-2024 (FY2024 budget amendment) on second reading (unanimous)
• Extended Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation by 7 days (unanimous)
• Extended Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation by 7 days (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 10-2024 updating recreation fee policy, effective Jan 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 11-2024 opting out of 'Missing Middle' property tax exemption (unanimous)
• Approved building permit fee reduction for hurricane-damaged homes, deadline Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved $141,800 for firefighting turnout gear (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Elected Chris Burke as Vice Mayor for 2024-2025 term (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting with action items including a budget amendment for FY 2024, a franchise agreement with People's Gas System, and two state grants for park improvements. The council will also consider extending local states of emergency for hurricanes Helene and Milton, and hear reports on community policing and debris collection.

• Ordinance No. 18-2024 amending the FY 2024 budget
• Ordinance No. 19-2024: People's Gas System franchise agreement
• $150,000 grant for Waterfront Park from Florida DEP
• $50,000 grant for Blossom Lake Park from Florida DEP
• Extensions of emergency proclamations for hurricanes Helene and Milton

The Seminole City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment (Ordinance 18-2024) on first reading, scheduled for final reading on November 19, 2024. It also approved a franchise agreement with People's Gas System (Ordinance 19-2024) on first reading, with a second reading and public hearing set for December 3, 2024. The council authorized grant agreements for Waterfront Park ($150,000) and Blossom Lake Park ($50,000) from the Florida DEP, and extended hurricane emergency proclamations for Helene and Milton by seven days each. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance 18-2024 (budget amendment) on first reading, final reading set for Nov 19 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 19-2024 (People's Gas franchise) on first reading, second reading Dec 3 (unanimous)
• Authorized $150,000 DEP grant for Waterfront Park gazebo and landscaping (unanimous)
• Authorized $50,000 DEP grant for Blossom Lake Park basketball court and landscaping (unanimous)
• Approved 7-day extension of Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved 7-day extension of Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation (unanimous)
• Designated Councilor Barnhorn as voting delegate to National League of Cities conference (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (minutes of Oct 15 and Oct 22 meetings) (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council is meeting to consider several action items related to hurricane response, including extending local states of emergency for Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and authorizing a shift in disaster debris collection services. The council will vote on rescinding a notice to proceed issued to AshBritt, Inc. and instead entering into an interlocal agreement with Pinellas County for cooperative debris removal. The agenda also includes presentations, public comments, and a city manager report on upcoming events.

• Extension No. 5 of Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation
• Extension No. 3 of Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation
• Rescind Notice to Proceed issued to AshBritt, Inc. on October 10, 2024, for debris collection
• Authorize interlocal agreement with Pinellas County for cooperative debris procurement and participant agreement with AshBritt, Inc.
• Proclamation of Florida City Government Week

The Seminole City Council unanimously approved extensions for the hurricane Helene and Milton emergency proclamations, and authorized the city manager to rescind the Notice to Proceed with AshBritt for debris removal and instead execute an amended agreement through Pinellas County. The council also received a $17,750 check from the Friends of the Library and heard resident concerns about drainage on Grove Terrace.

• Approved 7-day extension of Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation through Nov 5 (unanimous)
• Approved 7-day extension of Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation through Nov 4 (unanimous)
• Authorized rescinding Notice to Proceed to AshBritt for debris removal (unanimous)
• Authorized executing amended debris removal agreement with Pinellas County and AshBritt (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting with a consent agenda, action items, and reports. Key items include authorizing up to $65,000 for library materials, approving a proclamation of emergency for September and October 2024, and receiving updates on the city's response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Public comments will be heard.

• Authorize expenditure not to exceed $65,000 for Library books and related materials from Baker & Taylor, LLC
• Approval of City of Seminole September and October 2024 Proclamation of Emergency
• Community Policing Report
• Update on the City's Response to Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton
• Fire Prevention Month Proclamation

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting to consider ordinances setting the property tax millage rate and adopting the general fund budget for fiscal year 2025. They will also vote on several action items, including a contract for stormwater improvements and an amendment to the firefighters' collective bargaining agreement.

• Ordinance 16-2024: Establishing the millage rate for FY2025
• Ordinance 17-2024: Adopting the FY2025 budget
• Resolution 08-2024: Approving amendments to the Classification and Compensation Plan
• Renewal of property, liability, and workers' compensation insurance with PGIT
• Award contract for FY24 Stormwater Improvements to MTM Contractors, Inc.

The Council unanimously approved the FY2025 millage rate of 2.4793 mills and the $34,222,900 general fund budget. It also approved several action items, including a stormwater contract, insurance renewal, and a firefighter union agreement amendment.

• Approved Ordinance 16-2024 setting millage rate at 2.4793 mills (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 17-2024 adopting FY2025 budget of $34,222,900 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and trailer use for band boosters (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 08-2024 amending Classification and Compensation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of property, liability, and workers' comp insurance with PGIT (unanimous)
• Awarded FY24 Stormwater Improvements contract to MTM Contractors, Inc. for $636,506 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to IAFF Local 2896 collective bargaining agreement (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting to consider ordinances setting the millage rate and adopting the general fund budget for fiscal year 2025. They will also vote on a $110,213.19 expenditure for Fire Station 29 restroom renovations, a development agreement for a self-storage facility on Park Boulevard, and an amended interlocal agreement for Forward Pinellas reapportionment. Public comments are invited.

• Ordinance 16-2024: Establishing the millage rate for FY 2025
• Ordinance 17-2024: Adopting the FY 2025 budget
• Expenditure of $110,213.19 to Caladesi Construction, Inc. for Fire Station 29 Women's Restroom renovations
• Second and final hearing on development agreement for 89,696 sq ft climate-controlled self-storage at 10920 Park Boulevard
• Forward Pinellas Reapportionment Plan - Amended Interlocal Agreement

The Seminole City Council unanimously approved on first reading the FY2024-2025 millage rate of 2.4793 mills and a general fund budget with total appropriations of $34,222,900. The council also authorized a $110,213.19 expenditure for Fire Station 29 women's restroom renovations, approved a development agreement for a self-storage facility at 10920 Park Boulevard, and authorized the mayor to sign an amended interlocal agreement for Forward Pinellas. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance 16-2024 setting millage rate at 2.4793 mills (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 17-2024 adopting FY2025 budget of $34,222,900 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Music in the Park performer contracts (unanimous)
• Authorized $110,213.19 expenditure to Caldesi Construction for Fire Station 29 restroom renovations (unanimous)
• Approved development agreement with John-Mary Enterprises for 89,696 sq ft self-storage at 10920 Park Blvd (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign amended Forward Pinellas interlocal agreement (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting with several action items, including a resolution to update the building permit fee schedule, and authorizations for the city manager to execute agreements for community development professional services, fire protection services with Pinellas County, and advanced life support first responder services with Pinellas County. The council will also discuss the Forward Pinellas reapportionment plan and the city manager evaluation.

• Resolution 06-2024 updating the Building Permit Fee Schedule
• Authorization to execute Community Development Professional Services Agreement
• Authorization to execute Fire Protection Services Agreement with Pinellas County
• Authorization to execute Advanced Life Support (ALS) First Responder Agreement with Pinellas County
• Expenditure of $56,866 to Life Extension Clinics, Inc. for Fire Rescue Department physicals

The Seminole City Council unanimously approved a new building permit fee schedule (Resolution No. 06-2024) to ensure cost recovery, and authorized the City Manager to execute agreements for community development services, fire protection with Pinellas County, and ALS first responder services. The Council also accepted a new City Attorney contract and recommended a 5% merit increase for the City Manager. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution No. 06-2024 updating building permit fee schedule (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Community Development Professional Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Fire Protection Services Agreement with Pinellas County (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute ALS First Responder Agreement with Pinellas County through Sept 30, 2029 (unanimous)
• Accepted new City Attorney contract effective Nov 17, 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended 5% merit increase for City Manager (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a workshop immediately following its business meeting to discuss a request by Two J Properties, LLC for a development agreement for the property at 7524 90th Street. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of development agreement request by Two J Properties, LLC
• Property located at 7524 90th Street

City Council

The Seminole City Council will consider several action items, including a law enforcement services contract with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office for fiscal year 2025, health/dental/vision insurance plan renewals, a contribution to a high school band fundraiser, and a proclamation of emergency. The agenda also includes consent items, a city manager report, and a workshop to follow.

• Law Enforcement Services Contract for FY2025 with Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan Renewals
• Authorize Contribution to Seminole High School Band Fundraiser
• Approval of August 2024 Proclamation of Emergency and Resolution No. 07-2024 to terminate it
• Purple Heart Month Proclamation and swearing in of new fire district chief and lieutenant

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting on July 23, 2024, at City Hall. Key decisions include adopting the Stormwater Master Plan, setting the proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2025, and authorizing a contract for the November 2024 municipal election. A public hearing will also be held on a rezoning request for a site at 9775 78th Avenue.

• Adopt Stormwater Master Plan
• Ordinance No. 08-2024: Z 2024-1 rezoning 9775 78th Avenue from Residential Estate (RE) to Residential Suburban (RS)
• Establish proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2025 and schedule public hearings
• Authorize $1,565.30 contract with Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections for November 5, 2024 municipal election
• Presentation of Seminole Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report

The Seminole City Council unanimously adopted the Stormwater Master Plan, approved a zoning change for a property at 9775 78th Avenue, set the proposed millage rate for FY 2025, and authorized the election contract with Pinellas County. All actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Stormwater Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 08-2024 rezoning 9775 78th Avenue from RE to RS (unanimous)
• Established proposed millage rate of 2.4793 for FY 2025 and scheduled public hearings for Sept 3 and Sept 16, 2024 (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections for Nov 5, 2024 election and payment of $1,565.30 (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. This is a discussion item only, with no formal vote or decision scheduled. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting with action items including a public hearing on a proposed development agreement for a climate-controlled self-storage facility at 10920 Park Boulevard, and authorization of $982,414 for replacing Fire Engine 32. They will also appoint a voting delegate for the Florida League of Cities conference and approve a grant distribution. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and proclamations.

• Public hearing and proposed development agreement for 89,696 sq ft self-storage facility at 10920 Park Boulevard
• Authorization of $982,414 expenditure for Fire Engine 32 replacement from Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC
• Approve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant distribution for FY 2024-2025
• Appoint Florida League of Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegate
• Recognition of Home Rule Heroes, GFOA Budget Award, and Recreation and Parks Month Proclamation

The Seminole City Council unanimously approved a $982,414 expenditure for a new fire engine and granted preliminary approval for a development agreement for a self-storage facility on Park Boulevard, with a second public hearing set for August 13, 2024. The council also approved consent agenda items, appointed a voting delegate for the Florida League of Cities conference, and approved the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant distribution.

• Approved $982,414 for Fire Engine 32 replacement from Ten-8 Fire & Safety (unanimous)
• Granted preliminary approval of development agreement for 89,696 sq ft self-storage at 10920 Park Blvd (unanimous)
• Set second public hearing for self-storage agreement for August 13, 2024
• Appointed Councilor Beliveau as voting delegate for Florida League of Cities conference (unanimous)
• Approved Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Grant distribution for FY 2024-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused Councilor Ely's absence (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting with second and final readings of multiple charter amendments (Ordinances 09-2024 through 15-2024) and a resolution establishing referendum questions for the 2024 Municipal Election. They will also hold a public hearing on a zoning request for 9775 78th Avenue, adopt a cybersecurity resolution, and consider the Strategic Plan. The agenda includes consent items such as minutes and a library board reappointment.

• Second and final reading of 7 charter amendment ordinances (09-2024 through 15-2024)
• Resolution No. 05-2024: establishing referendum questions for 2024 Municipal Election
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 08-2024: zoning request for 9775 78th Avenue
• Resolution No. 03-2024: adopt cybersecurity threat standards
• Strategic Plan Adoption

General

The Seminole City Council is holding a workshop immediately following its business meeting to discuss the City of Seminole Strategic Plan. This is a discussion item only, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural items like the call to order, mayor's comments, and adjournment.

• Discussion of the City of Seminole Strategic Plan

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting with several action items, including first readings of three voluntary annexation ordinances, approval of a classification and compensation plan amendment, and adoption of the Recreation Master Plan. The consent agenda includes expenditures for firefighting gear, a lien release, and declaring a backhoe surplus. Public comments will be taken.

• First reading of Ordinance 05-2024: voluntary annexation at 11197 69th Avenue
• First reading of Ordinance 06-2024: voluntary annexation at 9973 108th Street
• First reading of Ordinance 07-2024: voluntary annexation at 10275 113th Street
• Resolution 04-2024: amendments to Classification and Compensation Plan
• Approve City of Seminole Recreation Master Plan

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a workshop meeting to interview Adam Poirrier, the applicant for the Development Review Board. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions scheduled.

• Interview Adam Poirrier for Development Review Board position

General

The Seminole City Council will hold a workshop immediately following its business meeting to review the Seminole Recreation Master Plan. The meeting is led by Mayor Leslie Waters and Vice Mayor Chris Burke, with all council members and city staff present. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Review of Seminole Recreation Master Plan

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting on April 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM in City Hall. Key items include a presentation on the city’s audit, a proclamation for Arbor Day, and a consent agenda with routine approvals. The council will also discuss updates on the city charter, ARPA funds, and upcoming events like Taco Fest.

• Consider authorizing the City Manager to sign a release agreement with Madeira Beach for storm vehicle storage at Repetto Property
• Audit presentation by city staff
• Arbor Day proclamation
• Charter Review Update
• ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Update

General

The Seminole City Council is holding a workshop with the sole agenda item being agenda management training. This is a procedural meeting focused on internal processes rather than public decisions or discussions.

• Council Workshop for Agenda Management Training