Town Commission Meeting & Public Hearings

  Town of St. Leo, Florida

Town Commission Meeting and Public Hearings Agenda

April 8, 2024 7:00 PM

1.	Call to Order
2.	Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance
3.	Roll Call
4.	Approval of 03/11/24 Commission Meeting Minutes
5.	Approval of 04/08/24 Financial Report
6.	Deputy’s Report - Deputy Merwin
7.	Public Comment
8.	Public Hearing Final Reading Ordinance 24-05 Religious Institution Signage First Reading Ordinance 24-06 Amending & Updating Life Safety, Fire Prevention, Building   Codes
9.	Mayor’s Report Proclamation 24-05 National Donate Life Month Proclamation 24-06 Honoring James Hallett
10.	Commissioner Reports Comprehensive Plan Update - Commissioner DeWitt, O.S.B.
11.	Attorney’s Report Live Local Act Property Tax Exemption Aurora Engineering Contract for General Engineering Services Pasco County Interlocal Agreement for Disaster Response and Recovery Related Services Town Attorney Contract Pompanic Street Sidewalk/Handrails (Attorney Petruff and Engineer Weddle)
12.	Planner’s Report
13.	Engineer’s Report 12742 Pompanic Street Earthwork Town Center Update Ajax Contract for Pre-construction Services for Town Center
14.	Fire Inspector’s Report
15.	Administrator’s Report Municipal Election & Voting 2024 Heroes Among Us Congressional Award Recipients      Mayor Vincent “Mike” D’Ambrosio      Elizabeth Burke
16.	Unfinished Business Zip Code Boundary Review Update State Appropriations Update
17.	New Business Resolution 24-06 Authorizing Participation in the 05/02/24 MAP Meeting Temporary Use Permits      04/16/24 Taco Tuesday with Tri Sigma      05/10/24 Saint Leo University Night to Shine Additional Community Events      03/29/24 Blood Drive at A Cup of Organic – Cancelled      04/20/24 Saint Leo University Casino Night      04/26/24 Town of St. Leo Community Night at 6 PM Saint Leo University Baseball Game
18.	Adjournment

 

ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION:  Each person addressing the Commission shall first give their name in an audible tone for the record and shall secure the permission of the presiding officer. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Town Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting, they will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record included the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person with a disability requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this meeting should call the Town Clerk at (352) 588-2622 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting day.  ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION TIME LIMIT:  Each person addressing the Commission shall have a reasonable amount of time subject to the rulings of the Mayor.

 

 

TOWN OF ST. LEO

TOWN COMMISSION MINUTES

COMMISSION MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING

APRIL 8, 2024 7:00 PM

 

OPENING      Mayor D’Ambrosio

 

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE    Mayor Pro Tem Hallett

 

ROLL CALL   Vincent D’Ambrosio - Mayor

                       James Hallett, O.S.B. - Mayor Pro Tem

                       Donna DeWitt, O.S.B. - Commissioner

                       Curtis Dwyer - Commissioner

                       William Hamilton - Commissioner

 

STAFF           Patricia Petruff, Esq. - Town Attorney

                       Tom Ashburn, AICP - Town Planner

                       Chief Justin Frum - Pasco County Fire Marshal

                       Chris Weddle, P.E. - Aurora Civil Engineering

                       Deputy Michael Merwin - Pasco County Sheriff’s Office

                       Andrea Calvert, MMC - Town Administrator and Clerk

                       Rebecca Merwin - Assistant Town Clerk

                       Hannah Lynn - Intern

 

MINUTES      MOTION: TO APPROVE THE 03/11/24 COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.

                       MOTION BY:                                               Commissioner Hamilton

                       SECOND BY:                                               Commissioner Dwyer

                       VOTE:                                                          Unanimous for Approval, 5/0

 

EXPENSE AND BUDGET REVIEW

                      MOTION: TO APPROVE THE 04/08/24 FINANCIAL REPORT.

                      MOTION BY:                                               Commissioner Hallett

                      SECOND BY:                                               Commissioner Hamilton

                      VOTE:                                                           Unanimous for Approval, 5/0

 

DEPUTY’S REPORT -

Deputy Merwin stated that Pompanic Street and College Avenue are closed because of the roundabout construction.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT - None

 

PUBLIC HEARING

ORDINANCE 24-05 RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION SIGNAGE

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN OF ST. LEO CODE OF ORDINANCES PART III, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SIGNAGE PERMITTED FOR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, TOWN OF ST. LEO; PART III – LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE XI, SECTION 11.9.4 PROVIDING FOR REVISED AND UPDATED REGULATIONS FOR SIGNAGE FOR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS; PROVIDING FINDINGS FACT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

The Ordinance was read by title. The Public Hearing was opened.  There were no comments; the Public Hearing was closed.

 

Discussion: Commissioner Hamilton stated the Ordinance would allow for increased signage size.

 

                       MOTION: TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 24-05.

                       MOTION BY:                                               Commissioner Dwyer

                       SECOND BY:                                               Commissioner DeWitt

                       VOTE:                                                          Unanimous for Approval 5/0

 

ORDINANCE 24-06 AMENDING & UPDATING LIFE SAFETY, FIRE PREVENTION BUILDING CODES

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ST. LEO, FLORIDA, AMENDING AND UPDATING LIFE SAFETY CODE, FIRE PREVENTION CODES AND FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

The Ordinance was read by title. The Public Hearing was opened.  There were no comments; the Public Hearing was closed. The final reading is scheduled for the 05/13/24 Commission Meeting.

 

MAYOR’S REPORT

Proclamation 24-05 National Donate Life Month

Town Administrator Andrea Calvert read the Proclamation. Mayor D'Ambrosio presented the Proclamation to Christine Daniels of LifeLink Foundation, Inc.

 

Proclamation 24-06 Honoring James Hallett

Mayor D'Ambrosio read and presented the Proclamation to Mayor Pro Tem Hallett. Hallett thanked everyone. Commissioner Hamilton stated that it was an honor and a pleasure to work with Hallett. Mayor D'Ambrosio said that Hallett will be missed.

 

COMMISSIONER'S REPORT

Comprehensive Plan Update

Commissioner Dewitt reviewed the survey results. Participants wanted more parks, sidewalks, and annexation in Town. Based on the survey results, she also stressed the need for the Town Center and suggested it should be the focus of the Comprehensive Plan Update.

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

Live Local Act Property Tax Exemption

Attorney Petruff reviewed the Live Local Act Property Tax Exemption. Pasco County will opt out of the tax exemption of the Live Local Act. Petruff suggested the Town should also opt out until more information is gathered on the law's impact. If the Commission would like to opt in later, they may.

 

                       MOTION: TO DIRECT THE TOWN ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION FOR THE NEEDS OF THE TOWN.

                       MOTION BY:                                               Commissioner Hallett

                       SECOND BY:                                               Commissioner Hamilton

                       VOTE:                                                          Unanimous for Approval, 5/0

Aurora Civil Engineering Contract for General Engineering Services

The Aurora Civil Engineering contract was presented to the Commission. Aurora's Project cap is $5,000.00; anything over this amount requires approval from the Commission.

 

                       MOTION: TO AUTHORIZE AURORA CIVIL ENGINEERING CONTRACT.

                       MOTION BY:                                               Commissioner Hamilton

                       SECOND BY:                                               Commissioner Dwyer

                       VOTE:                                                          Unanimous for Approval, 5/0

 

Pasco County Interlocal Agreement for Disaster Response and Recovery Related Services

Attorney Petruff has reviewed the Pasco County Interlocal Agreement for Disaster Response and Recovery Related Services and recommends execution of the Agreement.

 

                       MOTION: TO APPROVE THE PASCO COUNTY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY RELATED SERVICES.

                       MOTION BY:                                               Commissioner Dwyer

                       SECOND BY:                                               Commissioner DeWitt

                       VOTE:                                                          Unanimous for Approval, 5/0

 

Town Attorney Contract

The Town Attorney Request for Quote (RFQ) has been reviewed and will be released. There are several attorney firms interested in working with the Town.

 

Pompanic Street Sidewalk/Handrails

The sidewalks and handrails are not ADA compliant. An agreement between the Town and San Antonio is in progress to have San Antonio to ensure the sidewalks and handrails be ADA compliant. Petruff advised the Commission on their options. The Town is liable if someone gets hurt on the sidewalk. The sidewalk will be closed until further notice.

 

                       MOTION: TO AUTHORIZE A MEETING WITH THE MAYOR, CHRIS WEDDLE, SAN ANTONIO MAYOR, AND SAN ANTONIO ENGINEER AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AND AGREEMENT IN ITS FINAL FORM RECOMMENDED BY STAFF.

                       MOTION BY:                                               Commissioner Hallett

                       SECOND BY:                                               Commissioner Dwyer

                        VOTE:                                                          Unanimous for Approval, 5/0

 

PLANNER’S REPORT - None

 

ENGINEER'S REPORT

12742 Pompanic Street Earthworks

Engineer Weddle met with the Taylors and the General Site Plan Application was approved.

 

Town Center Update

Twelfth Street Studios is doing the architectural design for the Town Center, and the civil engineering design is in progress.

 

Ajax Contract for Pre-construction Services for Town Center

Ajax's contract for pre-construction services for the Town Center was presented to the Commission.

 

                        MOTION: TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT WITH AJAX BASED UPON THE COST ESTIMATES THEY PROVIDED.

                        MOTION BY:                                               Commissioner Hamilton

                        SECOND BY:                                               Commissioner DeWitt

                        VOTE:                                                           Unanimous for Approval, 5/0

 

FIRE INSPECTOR'S REPORT

Chief Frum and his staff met with Town staff, Saint Leo University representatives, and their subcontractor, Cintas. Pasco County Fire performed an onsite inspection at Saint Leo University's Nursing Suite. Saint Leo University's annual inspections will begin in May.

 

Site inspections were completed at Discovery Church.

 

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Municipal Election & Voting

The Town Hall will be open on 04/19/24 from 7 AM to 7 PM for the Municipal Election.

 

2024 Heroes Among Us Congressional Award Recipients

Mayor D'Ambrosio and Elizabeth Burke were awarded the Gus Bilirakis 2024 Heroes Among Us Congressional Award for their community service.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Zip Code Boundary Review Update

The Zip Code Boundary Review process is underway. The United States Postal Service has extended its review process by 30 days.

 

State Appropriations Update

Town did not receive State Appropriations for the Town Center.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution 24-06 Authorizing Participation in the 05/02/24 MAP Meeting

                    MOTION BY:                                               Commissioner Hamilton

                    SECOND BY:                                               Commissioner DeWitt

                    Discussion: Commissioner Hallett will be a guest speaker at the MAP Meeting.

                    VOTE:                                                           Unanimous for Approval, 5/0

 

Temporary Use Permit 04/16/24 Taco Tuesday with Tri Sigma

                       MOTION: TO APPROVE TEMPORARY USE PERMIT.

                       MOTION BY:                                                Commissioner Dwyer

                       SECOND BY:                                               Commissioner Hallett

                       VOTE:                                                           Unanimous for Approval, 5/0

 

Temporary Use Permit 05/10/24 Saint Leo University Night to Shine

                       MOTION: TO APPROVE TEMPORARY USE PERMIT.

                       MOTION BY:                                               Commissioner Dwyer

                       SECOND BY:                                               Commissioner Hamilton

                       VOTE:                                                           Unanimous for Approval, 5/0

 

Additional Community Events

03/29/24 The Blood Drive at A Cup of Organic was canceled.

04/20/24 Saint Leo University Casino Night

04/26/24 Town of St. Leo Community Night at the 6 PM Saint Leo University Baseball Game

 

ADJOURNMENT

                      MOTION: TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:24 PM.

                      MOTION BY:                                               Commissioner Dwyer

                      SECOND BY:                                               Commissioner DeWitt

                      VOTE:                                                           Unanimous for Approval, 5/0

 

Rebecca Merwin, Assistant Town Clerk